Rests Eyes After Sewing

"When hours spent over a sewing machine or embroidery frame have made your eyes feel weary and strained, simply apply a few drops of time-tried Murine."

"Give new ones a ducking before you wear them." - 1932

Aristoc Pure Silk Stockings - They Always Live Longest On Water
Plenty of instructions here on how to care for your stockings, but they were Pure Silk! This is another company that is still with us...and they still make stockings. You can read more here.
(a repost from March, 2010)

Kestos Brassiere Vest -"...supplies the discreet restraint that every dancer needs." - 1932

"...the result would be perfection."
(This a repeat post from December 2009)

"Give new ones a ducking before you wear them." - 1932

Aristoc Pure Silk Stockings - They Always Live Longest On Water
Plenty of instructions here on how to care for your stockings, but they were Pure Silk! This is another company that is still with us...and they still make stockings. You can read more here.

Treasure Cots and Maternity Frocks - 1932

You can click this twice and look really closely and you still won't see how that Frock could cover a baby!

New Frocks of British Washing Silks - 1932

There are still Harvey Nichols department stores...but I doubt they have anything as lovely as these selling today.

A very trim and neat silhouette - 1932

I've never found a Britannia and Eve's pattern...I suspect they are all in England, waiting for me to get there.

6 Guinea Ensembles - Inexpensive Gown Dept. -1932

Lots of good details here, each of these have cool sleeve action going on!

Kestos Brassiere Vest -"...supplies the discreet restraint that every dancer needs." - 1932

"...the result would be perfection."

Kestos Creates and Reveals Beauty

That Kestos have given full scope to their ingenuity is apparent in this skilful association of their incomparable contour-enhancing brassiere with an exquisite locknit detachable vest which clings closely to the figure and supplies the discreet restraint that every dancer needs. Imagine this foundation garment under one of the fashionable evening gowns - not a line of it's sculpturesque grace would be disturbed - the result would be perfection.

Thierry Shoes - Give the extra slender effect - 1932

There are shoes made today with the Thierry name, but I couldn't connect them to these. If you know more please share. I think these were quite smart!

What to Wear in The Mornings and Afternoon Costumes - From Britannia and Eve Magazine 1932

Of course you are needing to know what to wear in exotic locals while chatting with your stylish friends. You're welcome.

Home Arts 1932- New Cape Collar, Apron, Costume Slip, New French Blouse