Showing posts with label 1940/41. Show all posts
Showing posts with label 1940/41. Show all posts

Thursday, August 23, 2012

Bella Hess Ladies Shoes from 1940

I am surprised how cool these are. Not a lot of color choices, but some exotic shapes. Which ones do you want in your closet?
(This is a repeat post from February 2009)




Wednesday, April 22, 2009

Let's hear it for the Boys! 1940 Teen Fashion

Don't miss the Melton Zipsters, Sportsters, Hi-Waist Slacks, and the flock of "mix-em" togs!




Wednesday, March 25, 2009

More about Babies...Bellas Hess Catalog 1940

Enlarge this to see the Hand Embroidered dresses sold for 69¢, or the 49 piece layette for under $5.00. And three cakes of Castile soap for 10¢!

Thursday, February 19, 2009

Puckerette, Zipster and Hygenized?

All attributes of Ladies Slips of course! At least in the 1940 Bellas Hess catalog.


Friday, February 6, 2009

Ladies Shoes from 1940

I am surprised how cool these are. Not a lot of color choices, but some exotic shapes. Which ones do you want in your closet?



Saturday, January 17, 2009

40's Hats from Bellas Hess

What's your favorite?


I am partial to the 'Wings of Fashion' on the bottom row...looks like she has horns growing out of her head!

Monday, January 5, 2009

It's Cold Out.

It's still cold outside, and I have a cold...so let's look at Coats.









Seems you could have fur trim, or "fur like fabric" but you almost always had to have a waist!

Thursday, December 18, 2008

The Andrews Sisters in Their New Robes

Speak Dear Tis Leap Year

Some cozy hats and gift ideas. And a sassy little locket!

Bellas Hess Catalog Fall/Winter 1940-41

The front and back pages...with more to follow.