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J Peterman 1946 Dress:

Color: Green plaid
100% cotton, V-neck bodice; darts at bust and waist.
Notched collar; short sleeves, self belt.

This is one of my very favorite Peterman designs. I have it in a red buffalo plaid flannel and wore the hell out of it all winter. I have it in the three quarter sleeve, all black poplin, and if I ever got off my lazy ass to replace the missing button, I’d wear the hell out of it, too. For the summer, I bought it in this great turquoise and lime green oversized plaid. I cannot get my arms through the sleeves, but then, I have giant Conan-type arms (only, you know, without the muscle tone). Regardless, I can’t wear this dress and it pains me, but it has to leave the closet, now.

Cynthia Rowley Vintage Dress:

A button front black and white checkered dress. That’s what the RLA sees. It’s a Cynthia Rowley, retro-inspired shirtwaist dress, with real mother-of-pearl buttons, and a huge full skirt that really benefits from the addition of a crinoline. I don’t have one to sell you, but if you love the rock-a-billy silhouette, then you probably own one anyway. In complete disclosure, the elastic at the waist needs to be replaced.

My Dog Can Do That game for all Dogs & Humans:

Inside there is a 30 page training manual. The fun begins when you select a trick card such as: Doorbell Dash Mexican Hat Dance Synchronized Walking or any of the 72 tricks included. Then you have 30 seconds to get your dog to do the trick. If you like to play with your dog and you can think on your feet, you will have a ball. Play with the family dog or challenge your friends and their dogs to a match. This game is no longer in print. It has been opened but is in excellent condition and includes all game gards, tokens, dice and timer.

Vintage Patterns

Since I was old enough to hold a needle, I have kept my hands busy with one needle craft or another. Sewing, knitting, crochet, cross stitch, needlepoint: all have had their moments in the sun of my studio, so to speak. My mother was the same. We collected patterns and materials. From the 1940s to the present, our combined collections represent the trends and fancies that interested us.

Vintage Ponchos

From my mother’s stash of knitting and crochet patterns comes a vintage poncho from 1972. Judging by the pencil marks, Mummy made the poncho. Thankfully, I don’t remember it being for me. Includes directions for pom-pom topped ski caps, a cable-knit cardigan and roll-neck pullovers. Make it up in burnt orange or avocado green. Yeah, baby.

Came from a non-smoking but pet-filled home. Price includes shipping by parcel rates to the US.

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Woolies For Babies

All babies need a heavy woolen onesie, don’t they? Make buntings and more, just like they did in the 1940s, when babies were bundled up, but good. Comes from a non-smoking, but pet-filled home.

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