The Treasure Hunt

#2214   $385
Boy's linen skirt suit, 1870s. A fascinating cultural remnant of a time in our history when little boys could still be dressed in skirts.
#6577   $350
Child's fancy cotton dress, 1890s. The texture of the weave is accentuated with bands of braided cotton trim and eyelet ruffles.
#c384   $275
Child's linen coat set, c.1905. Closes in front with 3 fancy mother-of-pearl buttons. Fine finishing.
flapper evening shoes Victorian carpet bag
#2690   $300
Silver/gold brocade evening shoes, c.1925. They close at ankle with fancy rhinestone buttons.
#c261   $275
Carpet bag, c.1885. Exuberant floral pattern in shades of brown, tan, olive, red, and cream.
#7239   $425
Metallic embroidered taffeta evening dress, 1930s. Fab draped, open-sleeve detail and plunging neckline. Bias cut molds to the body through the torso and flares below the knee.
#6417   $145
Yves Saint Laurent wool challis scarf 1960s-70s. A vintage original from YSL.
#6519   $350
Intricately carved plastic comb, c.1910. Set with more than 1000 tiny faceted jets that sparkle in the light.  Reserved
#4046   $175
3 bakelite hat pins, c.1905. The amusing colors: apple juice, butterscotch, and jade. 
#4131   $175
Tenerife silk lace hankie, c.1900. A cream-colored silk center surrounded by a wide border of delicate handmade Tenerife lace. Top condition! 
#6676   $225
Cotton/lace blouse with corded stripes, c.1900. The lace collar and inserts are fine machine copies of handmade Cluny lace.
#2545   $250
Lightweight summer petticoat, c.1900. Wide flared hem border of Valenciennes lace and dotted Swiss lace.
#6465   $125
Straw petal hat, 1940s. The brim of this charming straw hat is shaped like petals. How romantic!
#2126   $185
Wall scissor holder, c.1890. Beaded velvet. 
#2641   $195
Hanae Mori lace shell, c.1980. In the sophisticated shell, the design is simple and understated, yet suggestive of the unfathomable mystery of black.
1970s party dress
#6693   $250
Beaded silk chiffon tunic, 1920s. Restore to the kind of beaded tunic that I sell for $1000-$1100. 
#6404   $95
2 3/4+ yards damask ribbon, c.1910. Delightful clover & shamrock design. 
#6637  $350
Beaded chiffon party dress, 1970s. 2-piece beaded party dress is both ladylike and sexy.
1930s nightgown
#7287   $275
Bias cut charmeuse nightgown, 1930s. bodice is decorated with delicate hand embroidered floral sprigs.
#0416   $175
Charles Jourdan cut-out leather shoes, c.1980. The open-toe style is sexy, feminine, and impractical, but they will get you where you want to go.
#6656   $225
Adrienne Vittadini beaded dress, 1980s. It captures the seductive look of her knits molded to the shape of the body.
antique Chinese shawl
#7177   $250
Leather ankle-strap shoes, c.1930. The heels, though taller and more slender than in the 1920s, retain the graceful curve of the earlier period.
#0718    $275
Gutta-percha cameo, c.1860. Artful play of black-on-black textured design.
#0983   $450
Chinese hand-embroidered heavy silk shawl, c.1920. In each corner is a splendid large rose.
#6445   $95
Princess lace collar, early 20th century. Fine hand-assembled tapes.
#9434   $75
Cordé navy handbag, 1940s. Cordé part of the bag is perfect; only the frame shows wear.
#7019   $275
Metallic brocaded flapper day dress, 1920s. Slip and an over blouse with fab velvet flowers.
#6446   $125
Whitework panel, c.1910. The embroidery uses padded satin stitch, French knots, and open-work fancy fill.
#2026    $65
1+ yards of silk taffeta ribbon with alternating stripes of green satin. 
#2029    $85
1.5 yards silk taffeta ribbon, c.1910. Made of silk taffeta.
#9181     $75
Cotton print apron, c.1950.
Practical and pretty.
#9221     $125
Silk shantung ensemble, c.1970. Heavenly peach hue!
#9182     $75
Cotton print apron, c.1950.
Escada blazer
#1814   $195
Calvin Klein damask jacket, c.1985. The delightful floral pattern is so wholesome and all-American.
#6560   $275
Escada wool gabardine blazer, 1980s. A refreshing variation on the classic nautical theme.
#7227   $250
Brocade peep toe shoes, c.1938-40. Made from floral silk brocaded trimmed with bands of silver kid leather. Fab style!
#2523   $275
Silk organza party dress, 1950. Ultra sexy while remaining sweet and demure. Christian Dior's defined-waist New Look is back.
#6613   $175
This charming hand crocheted bag, early 20th century, belonged to Bertha Valentine of New York.
#9198     $150
Silk Haori c.1920. Comfortable sleeves. Use it as a dressing gown.
#1676   $375
Petit point braces, c.1850. The embroidery is worked on a canvas ground with mellow shades of silk floss.
#1885   $175
Appliquéd/embroidered felt pelmet, c.1890. Appliquéd with bouquets of felt and tufted wool daisies with velveteen leaves.
#7100   $275
Block printed cotton panel 1790s. Use it to make pillows or a valence to add an antique accent to your decor.
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