what-i-found

Vintage sewing and fashion ephemera with a few other finds from my travels.

Sunday, August 24, 2014

Ladies Home Journal - 1895 - Fashionable Visiting Costumes

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It is through the interchange of visits that womankind keeps in touch with all that is going on in the world. The general woman has long ago...
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Friday, August 22, 2014

Summer Promenade Costumes from McCall's Magazine - 1902

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I just got some lovely fashion plates that we get to enjoy. Some have no information but these are from McCall's Magazine, August 1902. ...
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Tuesday, August 19, 2014

Lana Lobell Catalog - Spring and Summer Fashion Sonata

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The last post from this catalog went into a Blogger black hole so I'll repeat what we know and show you some more of these incredibly co...
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Tuesday, August 12, 2014

Rooter Caps, Soccer Hose, Soft Ball Slacks, Tank Suits! More from Athletic Goods Catalog 1935

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This is the last of these, but hardly the least. Why didn't Cadet Caps catch on? (a repost from Feb, 2009)
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Monday, August 11, 2014

Athletic Goods 1935 Supply Catalog - Pep Squad and Cheerleaders!

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I don't think those slim skirts allowed for much jumping around, but don't the men look dashing? It's because they had "Pep...
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Sunday, August 10, 2014

Athletic Goods 1935 Supply Catalog - Vintage Football!

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From Lowe & Campbell Athletic Goods Co. out of Kansas. This is a wonderful look back, even for us who don't know one end of a footba...
Saturday, August 9, 2014

The Nightshirt Coat plus Hat and Gloves of Ocelot - Harpers Bazaar 1944

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Pure Drama. What's her story? "The nightshirt coat in citron green Juilliard wool. It has all the time-honored features-little but...

Lana Lobell Catalog - Spring and Summer Fashion Sonata

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This is a terrific catalog from the Lana Lobell Company. The founder, Boris Leavitt started the catalog to showcase his dress shop and name...
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Tuesday, July 22, 2014

"Soon The Season of Tailors" - French Style in 1950

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It's January, 1950 in France and les Bonnes Soirees magazine says you need a good tailored jacket. So many choices! But if that isn...
Tuesday, July 15, 2014

How to look fabulous in 1951 - go French!

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The gal who really wanted to wow them in 1951 could get a cue from this July, 15th les Bonnes Soirees magazine. Some 'Fresh' dresses...
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Friday, July 11, 2014

1951 Spring Fashions

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Wonderfulness from les Bonnes Soirees magazine, March 11, 1951. Lovely slim dresses with amazing side drapes topped with shaped swing coats....
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