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Crepe back silk 40s gown with double spaghetti straps and low back topped with sheer black mesh jacket loaded with golden gelatin rhinestones. Jacket zips up front with metal zip pulled by sequined orb. Utterly flawless. Click picture for more images. Gown~ 32" bust, 26" waist, 38" hips, 49" l ong Jacket~ 34" bust, 27" waist, 16" long $425

Sporty 1940s intarsia knit wool ski sweater with tree and moose. Flecked blue, grey and white with lighter blue tree and 2 moose. No label, one minor repair to tree. More images to come. 40" bust, 32" waist, 21" long, 23" sleeves $115

Deep cocoa brown rayon 40s suit with fantastic button details. Round "pockets" at hips trimmed with self buttons, picked up again up placket and around sculpted collar. Pencil skirt. Sadly, this suit has fade at both shoulders....good candidate for stage, display, inspiration for copy or upcycling by re-working the shoulders somehow. No holes, superb condition aside from the fade. More images to come. Jacket~ 40" bust, 31" waist, 23" sleeves Skirt~ 30" waist, 40" hips, 28" long $75

40s cotton day dress in bold red and green plaid. White cotton trim on pockets, angled sleeves cuffs and peaked collar...V neckline trimmed with a pair of white buttons with loop between. Side  metal zipper. No flaws. More images to come. 38" bust, 28" waist, 42" hips, 16" bodice, 42" long $165

1940s tartan plaid cotton day dress with black buttons down bodice, tab collar buttons criss-crossing pieces. By Glenbury. Vented snap opening on left side, no sash or belt. Click picture for more images. No flaws. 38" bust, 28" waist, 42" hips, 16" bodice, 45" long $165

Raspberry and dove hrey silk yarn knit 40s dress in a harlequin design. Some repairs to skirt (as seen)....comes with 2 balls of pink and one of the grey from the original knitting. More images to come.. 40" bust, 30-32" waist, 44" hips, 45" long $155

Jet black 40s cocktail dress of crepe rayon. Sculpted neckline, angled short sleeves...long peplum. The ideal basic for a noir starlet wardrobe, this dress can be dressed up or down depending on how you accessorize! By "Emily". No flaws. Click image for more pictures. 38" bust, 28" waist, 42" hips, 16" bodice, 42" long $185

1940s eyelet peplum (peplum ONLY, shown on dress listed above). Sweet black cotton embroidered eyelet peplum can be worn over any black nipped waist dress to add a new bit of detail! No flaws, ties in back....will fit 28-32" waist. $30

Sweet floral print jersey late 30s to early 40s playsuit/swimsuit. Seamed under bust and at waist, skirted above black jersey lining w/ elastic waist. Criss cross back buttons into straps, buttons down center back. No label, no flaws. 36-38" bust, 26-28" waist, 41" hips $225

Glamorous iridescent metallic rayon blend 40s capelet. Stand up pleated collar, hook and eye at throat....lined in deep burgundy rayon. A stunning layering piece for evening wear. One size, will fit small to large best. $180

COMING SOON..... 40s dress of deep blue crepe rayon with bright pink floral print. Bodice and waist banded with polished rayon. From the SPENCER COMMUNITY THEATRE collection....click picture for more images and watch for details!

Bright plaid print cotton 40s house dress in lime green, soft blue, white and coffee brown. Full skirt with big hip pockets, bright jadeite green buttons on shoulders and up back. New old stock, crisp and never worn! Click picture for more images. 38" bust, 30" waist, 46" hips, 16" bodice, 42" long $175

Same as above but in a different colourway! Bright cherry red, yellow, white and turquoise cotton 40s house dress with bold red buttons on shoulders and up back. New old stock, never worn, no flaws. Click picture for more images. 38" bust, 28" waist, 46" hips, 16" bodice, 42" long $175

Flecked brown wool 40s dress with vinyl leaf applique at shoulder dotted with rhinestones. Self buttons, notched neckline. No flaws. Click picture for more images. 40" bust, 32" waist, 42" hips, 17" bodice, 44" long $185

Bright purple and turquoise plaid 40s summery cotton sundress. Black faceted buttons down front, slightly dropped waist trimmed with a  ruffle, straps tie at shoulders. No label, no flaws. More images to come. 36" bust, 28" waist, 41" hips, 41" long 18" bodice $195

Cherry red and white pin striped cortton 40s summer dress with buttons in back below deep neckline, button straps in back. No label, no flaws. More images to come, 36" bust, 26" waist, 42" hips, 16" bodice, 40" long $165

Bright chartreuse cotton 40s day dress by "Happy Home" with novelty print of street scenes of the 1800s. Watch for more images. 38" bust, 28" waist, 42" hips, 16" bodice, 17 1/2" shoulder to shoulder 10" sleeves, 41" long $185

40s chocolate brown and cream teeny horizontal striped cotton summer dress with elastic smocked wide waist inset and button straps. No label, no flaws. Click picture for more images. 38" bust, 28-30" waist, 44" hips, 17" bodice, 45" long $165

40s rayon skirt with tulip print and matching scalloped edge scarf and pouch bag. Hand made, metal zip on skirt left side. Scarf measures 36" square. No flaws. Watch for more images.. 34" waist, 46" hips, 37" long $135

40s cotton day dress in black with print of tiny framed portraits. Top stitch detail at shallow V neck, angled sleeves, self sash. No label, no flaws...has been washed enough to soften crispness of print, but has no holes or stains or fade spots. More images to come. 42" bust, 34" waist, 46" hips, 42" long $180

Red red rayon 40s dress with sweet floral buttons in white plastic down tab front placket. Angled sleeves, self belt, fit n' flare skirt. Click picture for more images, no flaws. 40" bust, 30" waist, 46" hips, 17" bodice, 42" long $155

40s black knit wool open cardigan with gold soutach and metallic gold fabric with pink highlights down sides of placket. Superb worn casual or formal! No flaws. More images to come. 16" shoulders, 40" bust, 28" waist, 20" long $155

COMING SOON.... Black velveteen early 40s dress with military inspired mother of peark buttons in 2 rows down bodice, fit n' flare skirt. Watch for details.

Black velvet 40s dress with ruched belt, gold buttons and gold piping. No label, a teensy bit of wear to gold cording at neck/shoulder seam.  Click picture for more images. 32" bust, 28" waist, 40" hips, 40" long, 15" bodice, 19" sleeves $210

Navy blue crepe rayon 40s dress with pleated tiers top to bottom, peaked collar. Side metal zip. No flaws. Click picture for more images. 38" bust, 28" waist, 44" hips, 17" bodice, 44" long $175

Fantastic new old stock cool rayon 40s  blouse with vibrant red, cobalt, green, gold and black paisley print. Crystal look clear plastic buttons down front & at cuffs. Never worn, no flaws. A stunner worn with a high waist pencil skirt! Click picture for more images. 40" bust, 38" waist, 22" long, 23" sleeves $75

Golden jersey rayon 40s gown with satin twill bodice. Decorative buttons on front, twisted fabric "sash"...side hidden metal zipper. Faint lighter line on skirt, falls into folds. No holes. Note short bodice, petite size. Watch for more images. 32" bust, 24" waist, 40" hips, 15" shoulder to waist $135

Darling 40s skirt of grey cotton with tiered ruffles in cotton prints waist to hem. Folkloric European dancers at top tier, red gingham, green gingham, tan and red finish it off. Side button and metal zipper. General wear/fade from age...no stains or holes. No label. Click picture for more images. 28" waist, 40" hips, 29" long $115

Bright yellow and kelly green crepe silk 40s gown with sweetheart neckline and kimono sleeves. Inset at waist, full length. Ivory toward underarms slightly darker. Click picture for more images. 38" bust, 28" waist, 40" hips, 55" long $165

Late 40s deep blue wool crepe 2 piece suit by LILLI ANN. Flattering pleated panels at sides of nipped waist, front button of glittery soft golden lucite, rounded shawl collar. Skirt has side metal zip with button at waistband. No flaws. Click image for more pictures.  Jacket~ 40" bust, 30" waist, 17" sleeves, 23" long Skirt~ 28" waist, 42" hips, 25" long $395

Gorgeous deep blue wool 40s sweater with quited silk appliques of flowers and butterflies trimmed in metallic threads and rhinestones. From the SPENCER COMMUNITY THEATRE collection. No flaws. Click picture for more images. 40" bust, 30" waist (both open measurements), 22" long, 20" sleeves $240

Dramatic persimmon crepe 40s dress simply shimmers with a show of perfectly plum beads! Knee length swingy cut skirt has pleats toward hips to give it sway, bands of beads add accents to sides. Peaked front peplum edged in beading, as is scooped neckline. Front of bodice sparkles with whorls or bugle beads. Small self belt in back buckles in center, side metal zipper, no label. Utterly breathtaking and flawless! Click picture for more images. 36" bust, 26" waist, 17" bodice, 4" sleeves, 42" hips, 43" long $235

Late 30s to early 40s cherry red linen weave rayon full length gown with sweet lace accents and darling matching capelet. Wide straps on bodice, neckline and center of front edged in pleated lace. Back metal zipper. No label, no flaws. 34" bust, 28" waist, 52"hips, 56" long $245

Pin up pretty! Golden yellow cotton 40s bikini top in halter style with sweet bow at center. Just the top, no bottoms! Lined in brushed cotton, ties at neck and in back. No label, no flaws. Click picture for more images. 34-36 bust, A/B cup max $75

High waist crisp cotton 1940s shorts with side metal zip and hook. Deep pleats along front legs create skirted effect. Bright aqua blue with pink floral and tassle print. So sweet! No flaws. 28" waist, 44" hips, 16" rise, 19" long $55

Crisp cotton 1940s high waist shorts. Side metal zip and hook, deep pleated front to create skirted effect. No label, no flaws. 29" waist, 44" hips, 16" rise, 19" long $55

Crisp cotton aqua and white striped 40s high waist shorts. Side metal zip and hooks. A few storage rust dot spots, sold as is. 30" waist, 45" hips, 16" rise, 19" long $30

40's Camp Fire Girl's Counselor summer camp shorts and top set. Blue cotton pull-over blouse with shirred shoulders and small collar, Camp Fire logo embroidered on pocket, Camp Fire Girl's label. High waist shorts snap up side, by Dodger. Clean, no holes. Click picture for more  images. Top~ 36" bust, 36" waist, 19" long, 9" sleeves Shorts~ 26" waist, 38" hips, 14" rise, 15" long $265

Blue & green sheer crisp nylon plaid 40s dress with demure ruffled round collar and rhinestone buttons. Side metal zipper beneath self belt, skirt is full and perma-pleated to below knee. Watch for more images. No flaws. 36" bust, 28" waist, 50" hips, 16" bodice, 3" sleeves, 45" long $180

Black crepe rayon 40s evening gown with goddess inspired draping adorned with gold beads and soutache braid. A few loose threads in the embroidered soutaches, a few missing sequins. No  holes or stains.  Click picture for more images. 38" bust, 28" waist, 42" hips, 17" bodice, 57" long $255

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Blue velvet 40s jacket style top with iridescent taffeta front edged in mauve lace. Shot iridescent taffeta makes up front panels in shades of blue and pink, added to cuffs as well. Deep blue velveteen flanks taffeta inserts. Blue velveteen covered buttons down the front.  Click picture for more images. No flaws. 35" bust, 24" waist, 21" long, 10" sleeves $85

Red cotton 40s polka dot playsuit romper with matching button up skirt (not shown in this picture). Romper buttons up back, has eyelet cotton ruffled shoulders and bows at straps. Skirt buttons up back as well with tiny front bow-topped pocket. Classic pin up panache! One tiny repair along inseam, not visible when worn. From the SPENCER COMMUNITY THEATRE collection. Click picture for more images. 34" bust, 24" waist, 38" hips, 16" bodice $225

Covered wagon print early 40s smock apron with red and metallic gold accents. by Happy Home. Ties in back, small repair toward hem and a few faint spots (tiny) by left pocket. Great print!! Size S-L. $45

Pin up pretty yellow denim cotton play set with bra top and high waist shorts. Bright green piping and buttons. Does have a rust/storage spot on shorts and a lightened spot on bust...ideal for stage, photo shoots, pattern.  Watch for details. Top~ 36" bust, 28" high waist on top Shorts~ 28" waist, 42" hips, 13" rise, 17" long $85

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Black crepe rayon 40s dress with embroidered polka dot detail at neckline, tiered skirt. New old stock from JC Penneys, original store tag attached. NO flaws, never worn. Click picture for more images and watch for details. 42" bust, 32" waist, 44" hips, 17" bodice, 20" sleeves, 46" long $245

Pale aqua open weave rayon 40s dress with all over print of fish and fauna. From the SPENCER COMMUNITY THEATRE collection. Click picture for more images and watch for details. 40" bust, 32" waist, 44" hips, 16" bodice, 41"long $225

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Fantastic 40s linen weave rayon long sleeve dress in kelly green with coordinating capelet. Dress buttons up bodice off to side, has left hip pocket, self belt, stand up collar. Capelet has angled placket and shoulder pocket, lined in a bright green and black print rayon. No labels, no flaws. More images to come. 38" bust, 28" waist, 40" hips, 17" bodice, 44" long $255

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1940s jersey rayon dress in seep blue and soft white zebra print. Bow at neckline, elastic waist, back metal zip. Skirt is lined in cotton....appears to be a home made piece, sturdy and well done but of note. Has loops for belt to cover waist seam, would look great with a skinny yellow or red one! One repair to small notch out of fabric toward hem, only visible when looking...no stains. Click picture for more images. 40" bust, 28-30" waist, 40" hips, 17" bodice, 43" long $200

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Late 40s denim blue wool dress with light blue detailing. Nipped waist, self buttons, hook and eye inside waist. No belt, no flaws. More images to come. 42" bust, 30" waist, 44" hips, 17" bodice, 42" long $165

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