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Items are on this page because they are in AS-IS condition, and need repairs and cleaning.
Most are in Fair to Poor condition and not suitable for regular wear. They are only good for patterns, fabric scraps, costumes or for kid's play.
Please read descriptions carefully. All items need ironing.



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#VC-972- Sheared Broadtail Lamb Fur Coat AS-IS - $10.00

Era - 1930-40s
Measurements - 39 inches long, 15 across shoulders, 20 inch sleeves, fits 32 inch bust, 36 hips
Label - none
Fabric - sheared lamb

Heavy black fur coat with rayon crepe lining. Wide cuffs.

Condition - Fair condition. Tears on pockets. Wear along front edge, cuffs and pockets. Areas of balding on one shoulder. The black has turned brownish in areas on the back. There is a large tear on the back of shoulder/arm/sleeve.









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#DV-216- Ivory Fringed Dress - $20.00

Era - early 1960s
Measurements - 37 inches long, fits 35 inch bust, 28 waist, 37 hips
Label - none
Fabric - creped acetate and rayon chainette fringe

Very cute off white or light ivory dress, fitted with no seam at waist. Has rows of ivory front on the front and the back. Twisted band of fabric below the waist. Acetate lining and metal zipper down the back.

Condition - Very good condition. There is light discolor under the front of both arms, the fringe hides most of it. Two very faint 3-4 inch horizonal grey lines on lower-back of dress.





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#AS-603- AS-IS Blue and Grey Plaid Wool Skirt - $3.00

Era - 1940s
Measurements - 25 inches long, fits 23 inch waist, 35 hips
Label - none
Fabric - wool

XS a-line wool skirt in black, charcoal, grey, blue and red plaid. Metal side zipper, unlined.

Condition - Fair condition. Has at least 12 small holes 1/8 to 1/4 inch in size.







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#AS-524- Plush Wool Velour Pop-Top Hat - $1.00

Era - 1950s
Measurements - fits 21 inch head
Label - 'Mr. Phil New York' and 'B. Altman Fifth Ave. New York'
Fabric - plush wool velour



Condition - From the outside it looks fine, no longer a pure black-black. The ribbon innner band is dirty and the wool along the inner edge is clumpy and dirty. Kinda yucky.







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#BAG-839- Brown fabric covered Vanity Bag - $2.00 AS-IS

Era - 1950s
Measurements - 8 x 5 inches, 1-3/4 inches thick
Label - A Harold Altman Design
Brown silk covered vanity box bag with snap closure and short handle. It opens to reveal a mirror on top, and a leather lined snap closure for change. The change section lifts to reveal an inner storage compartment.

Condition - Fair condition. The outside fabric has light fade and wear allover. More wear on the sides of the handle and on the snap closure. The fabric strap closure has split, and needs to be reglued. The mirror inside is bubbled and stained. Fabric and leather are separating inside of the coin section. Otherwise the rest of the inside is in good condition. Still a pretty cool piece.




#ASLIP-500- Light Aqua Blue Half Slip - $1.00

Era - 1950s
Measurements - 24 inches long, fits 26 to 30 inch waist, 37 hips
Label - none
Fabric - nylon



Condition - Fair condition. Scattered picks over front and back. Has 4 inch wear area with a 1/4 inch wear hole and a narrow 1 inch line of wear holes.







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#ASLIP-501- Light Blue Embroidered Full Slip - $2.00

Era - 1960s
Measurements - 28 inches long, fits 34 inch bust, 27 waist, 36 hips.
Label - Hollywood Vassarette
Fabric - nylon

Light blue slip with Sheer bust with embroidery. Has embroidered sheer trim around the bottom too.

Condition - Fair condition. Has been shortened along top of embroidered trim around the bottom. Has scattered pin-dot brown spots. 5 inch wide area of pick line across the lower-front. Faded straps.









#ASLIP-509- Black Taffeta Half Slip - $2.00

Era - 1960s
Measurements - 22 inches long, fits 24 to 30 inch waist, 37 hips
Label - none
Fabric - nylon or polyester taffeta

Bias cut taffeta slip with elastic waist. Has appliques and embroidery on lower front.

Condition - Good condition. Has some scattered white spots. Half of the hem trim is missing from the front.








#ASLIP-677- Avian Black Slip w/Wide Scalloped Lace - $2.00

Era - 1960-70s
Measurements - 21 inches long, fits 24 to 28 inch waist37 hips
Label - Avian short-small
Fabric - nylon

Black nylon half slip with wide lace that has scalloped top and bottom edges.

Condition - Good condition, shows wear. Eleastic waist has be restitched in areas. There is a 1/2 inch slit on the slip that is not quite all the way through. Several tiny runs coming down about 1/2 inch from the waistline. Side seam has been restitched and area on lace needs to be resewn.








#ASLIP-689- Pale Pink Luxite Slip - $3.00

Era - 1950s
Measurements - 28 inches long, fits 27 to 32 inch waist, 40 hips
Label - Luxite
Fabric - nylon

Pretty pale pink slip, slightly longer. It has lace and sheer trim around the hem. Cut a-line with waist that is narrower than hips. Maximum stretch of waist is 34 inches, so keep that in mind to get this over your hips.

Condition - Good condition. Has a few small grey marks, and faint yellowing in areas.







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#VC-941- AS-IS Sheered Beaver Fur Coat - $9.00

Era - 1940s
Measurements - 40 inches long, fits 36 inch bust, 16 shoulders, 20 inch sleeves
Super soft brown fur coat with wide 1940s shoulders.

Condition - Fair condition. Has holes on the upper-back of neck, where the pelts are dry and will continue to tea. Large tear on back of arm. The fur shows wear in areas and the pelts are dry and torn in areas.










< #VC-942- AS-IS Fox Fur Stole - $5.00

Era - 1940s
Measurements - 50 inches long, up to 9 inches wide
Dark brown fox fur stole or shoulder wrap. Has rayon covered snap closure.

Condition - Fair condition. Large tear. The fur shows wear in areas and the pelts are dry and torn in areas.










#BL-436- One shoulder chiffon dress - $5.00

Era - 1950s
Measurements - 41 inches long, fits 35 inch bust, 26 waist, 41 hips
Label - none
Fabric - chiffon over creped rayon

Great fitted dress with shapely vertical seams over the bust, waist and hips. It has one shoulder and the bodice is lined with boning for suppert. There are darts on the top of the bust and two seams across the center of bust. There is no seam at waist. has creped lining and metal back zipper.

Condition - Good condition. There is a 4 inch tear in the chiffon along the top edge, under the arm. There is a 2 inch straight tear and a 2 inch L-shaped tear near the bottom. Has a few tiny 1/8 - 1/4 inch holes scattered in the chiffon. The hem needs to be resewn.










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