£85.00
A rare and unusual one piece quilted circle skirt dress by Cabana made from blue and lavender floral printed cotton sateen. The bodice is shaped with shirred elastic and is boned. The back of the dress fastens with a metal zipper.

The dress is in excellent condition and has very little wear. There is a original and very well done square patch at the left shoulder blade near the zipper using matching material, I hadn't even noticed it as it was that well done until I started to measure the bust line! A few quilt threads and shirring threads have become loose over the years but nothing the detracts from the look of the dress or how it fits. The skirt is large enough to fit your largest crinoline (not included) and is ready to go!

Bust measures approx. 35"- nearly 36" (will fit a 32"-34" bust due to the shirring), Waist measures 25" (will fit a waist up to 24"), Hips are free but would suit hips up to 36", Bodice length is 9" but the shirring allows it to stretch to 14 1/2" (not including shoulder straps), skirt length is 26 1/2".

* This is a genuine vintage item



Corsets and Crinolines
Web: www.corsetsandcrinolines.com
Tel: 0208 123 5099
Email: crinolinegirl@corsetsandcrinolines.com
Address: 29 Lansdowne Grove, Wigston, Leicestershire.

£75.00
A 1950's bathing suit made in Honolulu for Waltah Clarke's Hawaiian Shops from brown toned cotton sateen. The bust is lined in white cotton and while ties at the waist adjust the fit. the back has smocking and fastens with a metal zipper.

The swimsuit is in EXCELLENT condition and does not look like it was worn. Clean and ready to go!

The size is a UK size 12 (US 10) TALL. This is my size and it fits me and my 5'9" height perfectly. Bust measures 35 1/2" but can stretch to 40 1/2" (will fit a 36"- 38"/39" bust), Waist measures 28" but can stretch to 30 1/4" (my waist is 30" and this fits me), Hips measure 41" (will fit hips up to 38"), Torso length (not including the adjustable shoulder straps) is 28".

* This is a genuine vintage item



Corsets and Crinolines
Web: www.corsetsandcrinolines.com
Tel: 0208 123 5099
Email: crinolinegirl@corsetsandcrinolines.com
Address: 29 Lansdowne Grove, Wigston, Leicestershire.

£125.00
A very rare ladies leather jacket from the 1940's made from medium brown suede kidskin. The jacket was made by Dent's, the famous kid gloves manufacturer and the leather quality is exactly the same as their vintage kidskin gloves that they used to make.

The jacket has the typical 1940's wide, padded shoulders and has a contrasting plain leather fold down collar (not suede). The body of the jacket is pleated and goes in at the waist. It still has it's original belt but the Bakelite slide buckle has broken in half. You can still wear it as is as I have shown but enough Bakelite buckles survive from the 30's and 40's that you can find a nicer one to replace it and have a good shoe repair man sew it on. It has two slash pockets and fastens with a metal zipper. The inside of the jacket has the Dent's label saying that it is made from "Mazurka leather" and is lined in beige nylon (which feels like it has some rayon content as well).

The jacket is in very good condition and has a nice aged patina to it. The plain leather collar does have wear/sweat marks to it as well as some scuffs but this lends to the age of the jacket and does not detract from it. The suede kidskin has some small pencil head sized dark spots here and there on the jacket form use and age but again, this lends to the patina of the coat and are not glaringly obvious. The lining has some dirt marks/light wear from age but nothing that shows on the outside. All the suede kidskin is buttery soft and supple.

The size on the old label states that it is a size 38. My bust and hips both measure 38" and this fits like it was made for me. The hips are VERY close fitting on it and will will NOT fit hips larger than 38".

Shoulders measure 17" but most of this are the wide 40's shoulder pads- will fit shoulders of 16"- 16 1/2", Bust measures 41" (will fit a 38" bust perfectly), Waist measures 32" (will fit a 30" waist), Hips measure 40" (will fit 36"- 38" hips), Jacket length from the nape of the neck to hem is 27", Sleeve length is 23 1/2". I am 5'9" and the length was good on me although the sleeves could have done with being a bit longer for me.

* This is a genuine vintage item



Corsets and Crinolines
Web: www.corsetsandcrinolines.com
Tel: 0208 123 5099
Email: crinolinegirl@corsetsandcrinolines.com
Address: 29 Lansdowne Grove, Wigston, Leicestershire.

£350.00
C. 1930's. An absolutely stunning TRAINED dressing robe made from peachy pink buttery soft silk ENCRUSTED with handworked floral cotton lace. I was lucky enough to acquire one ladies complete underwear trousseau from the 1930's which was lovingly packed away in an old vintage suitcase all these years. The lady's daughter said that her mother used to buy her fabrics from France and have the underwear made up elsewhere, sometime by nuns! Please see my other listings for the rest of the gorgeous items from this lady's trousseau and prepare to be dazzled!

Words cannot describe the beauty of this robe and it is one that I am tempted to keep myself as it fits me too!! It crosses over at the front and fastens with silk ties. I think my favorite aspect of this robe are the wonderful LONG kimono style slit sleeves which have floral cotton lace all along the edges. The fabric on this robe is wonderful, it has so much movement to it and shimmers in the light. I just LOVE it an you will to!

The robe is in very good- excellent condition. The only faults being the odd tiny pin head sized age spot which is typical of natural content fabrics and some REALLY, REALLY FAINT very light brown age spots at the bottom front of the robe (the panel which lies underneath when the robe is fastened up. The fabric at the underarms has some "rubbing" to the weave for lack of a better word from light use (the robe does not look like it was worn very much). It is not worn out and does not have perspiration staining. I also found a little 1/4" hole in the lace at the right front side lapel. None of the faults mentioned detract from the look of the gown! The robe is completely handsewn with minute stitches and comes with it's original muslin envelope cover.

You will need to be tall to wear this as it cannot be hemmed due to the lace at the hem and the long sleeves. I am 5'9" and this trains at the back on me with the front hem just brushing the top of the floor. The robe is hard to measure as depending on how tight or loose you have the ties tied, it will fit a variety of sizes. It is however, too big for my 35" bust dress form that it is shown on. I have a 38" bust, 30" waist and 38" hips and this fits me perfectly when the ties are tied the smallest but can fit up to a 42"/44" bust, 34" waist and hips up to 44". It is quite narrow across the back though with shoulders measuring 16" (my shoulders are 16" and this fits me fine though). Front length from shoulder to hem is 56", Back length is approx. 70", Sleeve length is 34".

For more photos, please contact me or visit our website.

* This is a genuine vintage item



Corsets and Crinolines
Web: www.corsetsandcrinolines.com
Tel: 0208 123 5099
Email: crinolinegirl@corsetsandcrinolines.com
Address: 29 Lansdowne Grove, Wigston, Leicestershire.

£15.00
1960s Welsh Tapestry Handbag

* This is a genuine vintage item



Martha's closet
Web: www.marthascloset.co.uk
Tel: 01227 266894
Email: lorraine@marthascloset.co.uk
Address: 79 Regent St. Whitstable. Kent

£22.50
"Buy British" Tote Bag

Some of us are old enough to (just about!) remember the "Buy British" campaign of the late 1960s and early 70s. This tote bag takes a nostalgic look back at those times, with the Union Jack hand-appliqued in soft pastel colours, and a softly quilted floral exhortation to "Buy British."

The bag is handmade from our vintage linen and lined with cotton canvas which makes it incredibly strong. It has two deep internal pockets and a magnetic closure. The bag measures approximately 14" x 16" so it's a good useful size.

Colours will vary as each bag is handmade, but if you'd like a particular colour included then please state when ordering.

* This item is here because of the uniqueness of it's design, and is not necessarily classed as a vintage piece.

DevonBear Designs
Web: www.devonbeardesigns.com
Tel: 0870 316 3503
Email: helen@devonbeardesigns.com
Address: Coombe Leigh, Chillington

£25.00
Customised Vintage Handbag

A lovely chocolate brown vintage handbag with an elegant tassel. The bag is covered in broiderie anglaise and embellished with original 1930's glass buttons.

Size: 6.5 inches H x 10 inches W

* This is a genuine vintage item



JOY
Web: www.joy-shop.co.uk
Tel: 0115 9482400
Email: joy@joy-shop.co.uk
Address: First Floor, Trinity Buildings, 11 Trinity Walk, Nottingham NG1 2AN

£25.00
Original vintage silk scarf in black and gold with delightful handbag design.

100% pure silk

Size: 34 inches square.

Excellent condition.

* This is a genuine vintage item



JOY
Web: www.joy-shop.co.uk
Tel: 0115 9482400
Email: joy@joy-shop.co.uk
Address: First Floor, Trinity Buildings, 11 Trinity Walk, Nottingham NG1 2AN

£15.00
Vintage Fabric Purse

This large coin purse has been handmade using genuine 1970’s vintage fabric and embellished using old buttons from our extensive collection.

Could also be used as a trendy clutch bag.

Size: 7.5 inches H x 9 inches W

* This is a genuine vintage item



JOY
Web: www.joy-shop.co.uk
Tel: 0115 9482400
Email: joy@joy-shop.co.uk
Address: First Floor, Trinity Buildings, 11 Trinity Walk, Nottingham NG1 2AN

£16.95
Vintage Button Brooch

We love vintage buttons here at Joy and have a pretty extensive collection! Our favourite ice cream coloured ones have been put together to create a fabulous brooch.

Embellished with sparkly gems and has a leather backing.

Size: 2.5 inches H x 2.5 inches W

* This is a genuine vintage item



JOY
Web: www.joy-shop.co.uk
Tel: 0115 9482400
Email: joy@joy-shop.co.uk
Address: First Floor, Trinity Buildings, 11 Trinity Walk, Nottingham NG1 2AN