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  1. Viviene

    Era of Burberry Blue Plaid Double Breasted Topcost

    Since menswear is not my forte I decided to come ask for guidance on what you think the era of this Burberry topcoat is. I am leaning towards late 1980s-mid 1990s, however, that is simply an uneducated guess on my part. I originally purchased the coat for my DH, however, unfortunately it is...
  2. Viviene

    Sizing Gloves

    I've read several different blogs on how to size gloves. My quandry is this. I have a pair of opera length leather gloves that are marked a size 7 and are marked Made in France. When measuring at the widest part around the entire glove the measurement is 6 inches. From what I've read on the...
  3. Viviene

    Possible 1930s-1950s Mens Coat help needed

    I purchased a mens overcoat about 6 months ago. I've not done anything with it yet as I'm trying to date the coat correctly. I'd like to post pictures here so I can ask your opinions on the age of the coat. What pictures would be most important? I know to provide the labels. I also figure...
  4. Viviene

    Mohair hat and is it considered a fedora?

    I have in my posession what I believe is a mohair mens hat. I'm not sure if you would call it a fedora or not. The top of the hat is not shaped in any way but can easily be manipulated to hold a tear drop shape if I shape it. I'm just trying to find out if I can accurately call this a...
  5. Viviene

    Age of this Hercules Sears Roebuck and Co. Wool Jacket

    I'm much better at dating women's clothing so I'm looking for a bit of help. This is what I have found already. From what I've found on the Sears archives the Hercules brand ran from 1908 to 1965. Menswear is not my forte so my guesstimate is late 40s early 50s. I'd appreciate any assistance...
  7. Viviene

    Does anyone know much about James & James Ltd. of London?

    In my travels I came across and purchased a coat made by James & James Ltd. of London. It is a bespoke overcoat. I'm trying to research the company but there's not a ton of information out there. TIA. :)
  8. Viviene

    Where cah I research the label in a flight jacket?

    I have a brown flight jacket that I'm trying to research. At one time I had a link where I could check government contracts to verify the age of the jacket. Does anyone know of such a site? Thank you in advance. :)
  9. Viviene

    I know nothing about derbys. Any idea how old these are?

    In my travels I came across two derbys. The first is made by Stetson. It is intact with 3 small mothbites under the brim and is a size 7 1/4. Any clue as to its age? <img src="http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j153/viviene18328/derby%20hats/derbyintactrightside.jpg"> <img...
  10. Viviene

    Anyone interested in designer Claire McCardell?

    I found out that she grew up in Frederick, Maryland which is where my mom was born and raised. On my blog I interviewed her 94-year-old brother, Mr. Robert McCardell. I thought you might find it interesting. He was quite charming and I enjoyed interviewing him very much...
  11. Viviene

    I have a Mallory and don't know how old it is!

    Here are a couple of pictures that I took of a Mallory fedora I recently purchased. I'm interested in finding out the age of this fedora. It needs to be whisked, however, there are no flaws. The woman I bought it from said it is as it came from the hat store and was never worn...
  13. Viviene

    Anyone ever seen Fred Perlberg gowns?

    My friend Chris is the champion collector of Fred Perlberg dresses. I knew nothing about Perlberg gowns and dresses until Chris took me under her wing. If you'd like to see some absolutely stunning gowns just to oooh and ahh over you can take a look at...
  14. Viviene

    How old is this hat please?

    I'm trying to learn more about vintage menswear and have found a very nice Dobbs fedora. It is dark gray with a 2 1/4 inch brim, is 5 inches tall from base to the top of the hat and has a 2 inch wide grosgrain ribbon around it. It also has a very thin cord with a small button which slides...
  15. Viviene

    Cheesecakecutie! You've made the big time!

    You're featured on She's A Betty with the Specialist Auctions group! http://shesabetty.typepad.com/shes_a_betty_single_girl_/
  16. Viviene

    Manhattan Vintage Show

    A friend and I attended the Manhattan Vintage Show today. We were surrounded by some wonderful items and it was a lot of fun to look at the trends and see that we are on the right track with our shops. One of the high points of the afternoon was the sighting of a gentleman dressed from head...
  17. Viviene

    Another story that might interest you....

    This story came my way from another vintage vendor. A customer of hers wrote it many, many years ago and I do believe you would enjoy it. I know I did. The customer with her permission and full credit given is appearing on my blog today. http://alwaysplayingdressup.blogspot.com/ I did...
  19. Viviene

    A free offer to the ladies. . .

    I have a dress from 1929 that I purchased. The lady I bought it from said it belonged to her cousin's mom. It was her "going away" dress that she wore after her wedding. The dress is good for display or to use as a pattern only as there are several places where the dress has what appear to be...
  20. Viviene

    Well, today I interviewed myself!

    Today my blog is about me for a change. I've interviewed everyone that has agreed to it and now if you wish you can learn a bit about Viviene/aka Marge. http://alwaysplayingdressup.blogspot.com/
  21. Viviene

    Anyone ever see cufflinks like this?

    A friend of mine found these in her travels. We are trying to figure out what era they are from. Have any of you ever seen anything like this? (These are not an active auction on any site. They have not been listed). They are little temperature gauges and when you hold them up near a...
  22. Viviene

    A story I think the ladies would enjoy...

    I interviewed Sara today on my blog. Sara told a lovely story within her interview that I think you ladies would really enjoy and perhaps some of the gentlemen as well. If you have time feel free to peruse my blog today. http://alwaysplayingdressup.blogspot.com/
  23. Viviene

    Sharing a bit of my memories on a winter day....

    Since I use my blog as a marketing place I won't place my blog link here. However, today I chose to write something personal there about the days of old when I was a child. It's about winter and wishing for some snow. "Today's blog is on a personal note. I live in northeastern Pennsylvania...

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