Dress style in the 1950s differed significantly from that of the 1940s, bringing back some elements of European haute couture and doing away the utilitarianism of the World War II era. Synthetic fabrics, such...
Vintage blouses are always in style. Their timeless beauty can add visual interest to any type of outfit and instantly make it trendy. Vintage blouses are also unique, and the chances are slim that there will...
Guys who want to show off their own sense of style while paying homage to the past may enjoy shopping for men's vintage clothing . Many guys are leaning towards the classic looks of the 1950s. Styles from the...
1950's The New Basic Readers (The Curriculum Foundation Series) This guide is a reference page for collectors on the Dick and Jane series from the 1950's , known as the The New Basic Readers. Describes each of...
One of the most reliable ways to date a Couroc item is by the foot and label type. I don't really have any evidence about whether Couroc used multiple foot types together or if they changed foot type all at...
The 1950's and 1960's - Couroc's Golden Era I place Couroc's "Golden Years" in the 1950s and 1960s, because the trays manufactured during this era have clearly superior designs than most later trays.This is...
Important to the aesthetic appeal and value of a doll is the wig. Hair was crucial to dolls as children loved to comb them and style them. There were various materials used in the 1950s which are outlined as...
Why should you buy vintage magazine ads? ‘Cause they’re FUN! Remember that fancy party dress Mom wore to the Country Club, Dad’s favorite fishing lure or the family’s first new car? Those items may be gone but...
As an cinema buff (another word for "nut"), I am in a unique position to know, when reading a listing on Ebay for womens' vintage clothing,whether or not the movie star used as a keyword would have actually...
The 1950s was a time of high-fashion and the doll clothing of this era reflects this. Most collectors look for original 'factory' clothing. The fifties was a time where moms made doll clothing for their...
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