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40's jersey knit rayon in electric fuschia with sequined waist and ruffled peplum.
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Dorothea's Closet Vintage.....more than just a pretty dress. We buy whole estates so you can dress yourself in vintage head to toe.  Please browse our vintage clothing selections....find yourself a vintage dress, vintage gowns, vintage coats, vintage shoes, vintage hat, vintage handbag or vintage lingerie! Make a statement in an Edwardian dress, 20's dress, 30's dress, 40's dress, 50's dress, 60s or 70's dress. Remember to click the pictures to see more. $8 flat rate shipping worldwide.

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Vintage jewelry! Bakelite, Eisenberg, Kramer, Weiss, Whiting & Davis, Carnegie, Napier, Trifari, Hollycraft & more! I've got hundreds of pieces to go through, watch for a new section on the site soon.
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Large, sparkling ESIENBERG brooch and clip earrings demi parure set from the 1940s to 50s. Clear "Eisenberg Ice" stones set in silvertone metal, mixing large round stones, oblong stones and tiny round set-in stones along metal swirling shapes. Shadows in pictures diminish the clarity and crispness of each stone! Only 2 faint dark spots at tip of 2 of the oblong stones, no other flaws at all....an exquisite set. Click picture for more images. Pin measures 2 3/4" wide by 1 3/4" high.

$200
eisenberg brooch earrings rhinestones demi set
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Thermoset plastic cuff bracelet and clip earrings from the 50s attributed to WEISS (by my research, but note there are no markings). The most brilliant, clear, HUGE rhinestones on half of the bracelet and large button shaped earrings set off by deep, glamorous black. Flawless and fantastic!

$195
rhinestone clamp bracelet earrings
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VINTAGE PATTERNS
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vintage Weiss rhinestone earrings
Vintage WEISS deep blue rhinestone earrings set in silvertone metal with clip backs. A mix of sizes and shapes, stones all prong set, no flaws at all. A stunning departure from clear rhinestones! Marked on clips, more images to come.

$95
Unique amethyst colored rhinestone earrings by KRAMER. Goldtone metal sets off 2 shades of purple stones in round and rectangular shapes, a large round stone creates center of these stylized starbursts. Marked Kramer on clips. No flaws!

$80
Kramer earrings vintage rhinestones
Rainbow bright! Aurora borealis rhinestones are set off by a gorgeous laquer black thermoset plastic making this a brilliant twist on the standard 50s cuff bracelet. No markings. 6 1/2" diameter inside.

$125
aurora borealis rhinestone clamp bracelet
rhinestone flapper hair comb deco
Spanish inspired 20s hair comb in clear reddish bakelite with red beveled rhinestone accents and white painted dots. Wide tines all intact, no markings. 5" tall, 2 1/2" wide

$85
Sapphire hued rhinestone deco 30s haircomb. Applesauce colored bakelite with deep blue-green streak running behind the 2 rows of blue rhinestones, piece curls around behind itself at one end. All curvy tines intact! No markings.  5" wide. A gorgeous way to top a vintage 'do!

$80
30s rhinestone deco hair comb
Czechoslavakian rhinestone 30s brooch pink rhinestones
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30s Czech pink rhinestone stacked broocg with C-clasp and huge center stone. Watch for details.
samsan 30s bracelet
1930s filgree bracelet with citrine colored stone by Samsan. Finely details metalwork in soft silver and gold with folding  clasp, beveled citrine colored rhinestone. Marked SAMSAN. Divinely feminine! 7 1/2" around, a few dings to top of stone, wonderful condition. Click picture for more images.

$55
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60s rhinestone demi parure rivoli
Brilliant deep blue rivoli brooch and earring set! 3 large stones on scrolling leaf shaped brooch, smaller one stone clip earrings...all accented with blue rhinestones. Blue rivoli shimmers with a hint of green. Goldtone metal settings. No markings, no flaws. Click picture for more images. Brooch  measures 3" long by 1 1/4" wide.

$60
Whiting & Davis watermelon rivoli (Swarovski crystal) cocktail ring. Silvertone metal setting in a lower shape, stone is peaked at top and bottom to create a prism effect, open behind to let light pass through. Band at back slips behind ring's setting and ends open, allowing this to be adjustable! The epitome of vintage cocktail rings combining great makers in a versatile size. Stone measures 5/8" across, and setting is 1". Big and sparkly! Some dings to ring band, stone is immaculate.

$75
vintage Whiting & Davis ring watermelon rivoli
Triple wrap spiral mesh metal asp bracelet by Whiting & Davis. Mesh body with solid goldtone metal head and tail, fully details right down to the teeth! A smashing, elegant bracelet perfect with ensembles from 20s deco to 70s disco. Stretches to fit any size. No flaws.

$65
vintage whiting & davis asp bracelet
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Dorothea's Closet Vintage was picked #1 by the readers of Lulu's Vintage Blog for the people's choice award, and picked as #1 by Lulu herself for her own top 10! Thank you, voters AND Lulu!! Click the links below to read more. 
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What do you do when life hands you lemons? Make lemonade! What do you do when life hands you fantastic floral belts without the 30s dresses they came from? Make them fabulous new accessories for your wardrobe! These 3 sweet small floral cotton belts from the 30s have slide buckles and will be perfect with a solid color dress or jeans and a tee shirt. Top belt measures 42" long, second is blue and white and 41" long, third is 32" long. All have celluloid plastic slide buckles. Minor wear. ONLY ONE LEFT!

$20 ea.
30s belt 30s dress
30s dress belt
Rock star chic, Brit style! Super cool hand made wood and leather 60's belt with painted British flag motif on circular closure of carved wood that slips into a wooden ring. Weathered leather runs through each side of the buckle with leather slides to adjust length. Maximum waist size is 45", smallest is 28".  Wear at waist or slung around hips with skinny jeans!

$115
60s belt british rock
vintage belt brit rock
60s MALCOLM STARR belt
Leather backed, fabric beaded belt from a dress (I never got to see....*sigh*) by MALCOLM STARR (stamped on leather). White beads and silver sequins on a natural color fabric. Bent prongs secure to grommets  in 3 sets of 2 for some give in size. Measures 31 1/2" long max, 30" at smallest setting & 3" wide.

$50
vintage belt beaded belt
MALCOLM STARR belt  60s belt
Same as above, 60s Malcolm Starr beaded and sequined belt with a more floral motif and crystalline clear faceted beads. Marked size 14, 32" long at widest setting, 30 1/2" at smallest, 3" wide.

$50
vintage belt MALCOLM STARR
Super mod slinky, stretchy 60s belt with pastel plastic discs inset into coiled goldtone metal. One side is aqua blue and pink, the other all pink. Front closure with squared piece that slides into channel on the other piece. No maker name, no flaws. 26" wide to 29" wide stretched.

$55
60s belt mod
60s belt mod
PIERRE BALMAIN Vintage Umbrella
Rose garden print large parasol or umbrella by PIERRE BALMAIN. Wooden handle and tip. An early 90s piece, not quite yet vintage but marvelous nonetheless! A wonderful designer piece to add to your vintage wardrobe. Click picture for more images.
$35
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