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Whats the measurments on this dress? I love dirndls! This one is so pretty! Samantha

Actually if you look at catalogs from the 1920s through the 50s you will see that sheer sotton and cotton sateen was very acceptale for afternoon dresses and out on hte town wear. Sheer cotton makes a wonderful afternoon dress fro summer when one wishes to be cool and pretty! Samantha

Actually......I own a 1940s cotton sheer dress and it is not a house dress. I have seen many cotton dresses that are not house dresses. Sundress and sheer dresses are what seemes to be made out of cotton most of the time becouse its hot in the summer and you want to be comforatble cottons is the...

Swinggal, Can you post the link to the target luggage? I love it! And they would be a bit more affordable than most other sets. Samantha

Does anyone know the dimensions for the burma shave signs? I am trying to make a repro set for the Florida WWII reenacting community. Any help is apprieciated! Samantha

Thanks everyone for weighing in! Just for another refresher I am wanting 1940s clothing attitudes not modern day style takes on this outfit. I will have to see what my friend wants. If anything, I will be making one for me(Im only 23)! Samantha

Ok here is the pattern: I would think if I added sleeves to it and made a few dickeys that would look more age appropriate. Samantha

Thats what I was thinking, no ruffle! lol This jumper is very streamlined but something aboutit doesnt look right to my eye for someone in there early 40s. I will have to post the picture for everyone to weigh in on. Samantha

I am usaully right on the moeny in the way dressing different age groups for WWII reenacting. But I am stumped! My friend sent me a jumper pattern in a size 40 bust! She wanted to know if it would be appropriate to wear for reenacting. I know that just as today, just becasue it's made in a...

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=230436959798&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT Check out my auction for another beatiful evening gown from my collection! Samantha

Sorry its sold! Samantha

Does anyone have pictures of artist or bohemian types during the 30s and 40's? I would love to find some different looks for everyday dressing.I don't want to look crazy but unique while at WWII events and such. Samantha

Perfect! Thats exactly what I am looking for! Thank you so much! Samantha

Im wondering if women were used in the field or were used as office clerks or something comparable? Samantha

Thanks Lizzie! Over the weekend I went to a state park that was completley built by the CCC. It was still beautiful! Next year for there Yesterdays festival my husband and I are going to set up a CCC camp display. We saw the special on PBS about the CCC a month or two ago and got alot of good...