tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18117599659276335852024-03-14T03:50:01.244-07:00VAN RAALTE LINGERIE & MOREA blog by Empress Jade Vintage dedicated to the history of Van Raalte Lingerie company. A Resource Guide for Lovers of Vintage Lingerie. All about Van Raalte Mills and Van Raalte Company. Vintage pin-up advertisements, trademarks, logos and tags. Pictures of vintage full and half slips, nightgowns, peignoirs, stockings, gloves, panties and more.Empress Jade Vintagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05908187128319471039noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1811759965927633585.post-27214326883813772562010-09-25T12:32:00.000-07:002010-09-25T12:32:45.713-07:00By At Home Wear for Ran Raalte<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Peach Lurex Vintage Mini Dress</td></tr>
</tbody></table>I was surprised when I came across this cute little <a href="http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=350397759117&ssPageName=STRK:MESE:IT">70s lurex mini dress</a> and found an unusual Van Raalte label in it. <br />
This little dress has a simple A-line shape with artful gathers at the bust to create a curvy shape. The fabric is a sparkly silver lurex on a peach poly knit. It very likely was a long maxi dress that has been cut shorter. Definitely not a typical design from Van Raalte.<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZ2ZqIsK01froualYXxqLuEpUGF7PIkZ6NGsKhW91Qrwhl2vmvual0MgnuqoGmdXySJOB0o18ffPOAG4fiNXacyr7RsqJ_eeVgyQFNDTIs1E3uzED0MZjvWKnkzvFjepuDCyswy5t8JIou/s1600/Sep+2+411.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" px="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZ2ZqIsK01froualYXxqLuEpUGF7PIkZ6NGsKhW91Qrwhl2vmvual0MgnuqoGmdXySJOB0o18ffPOAG4fiNXacyr7RsqJ_eeVgyQFNDTIs1E3uzED0MZjvWKnkzvFjepuDCyswy5t8JIou/s320/Sep+2+411.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>"At Home Wear" was started by Spanish fashion designer Fernando Sanchez in 1973. He studied fashion at École de la Chambre Syndicale de la Couture Parisienne in the early 50s and was a classmate of Yves Saint Laurent. He worked at Nina Ricci and later Christian Dior designing lingerie and knitwear and also worked for Vanity Fair. He is also known for his glamorous and extravagant colorful dyed furs he designed for Revillon in the 1960s and early 1970s. His designs are described as "Seductive, luxurious, trendsetting, and expensive <br />
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Fernando created "At Home Wear" with an emphasis on lounging pieces for easy glam at home and was an initiator of the concept of lingerie being worn as outerwear. He must have designed a line of lounging pieces for Van Raalte but I can find no specific information or advertising of these. <br />
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A groovy <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/50954024/vintage-at-home-wear-for-van-raalte-fall">lounging dress with a bright autumnal floral print</a>, courtesy of <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/BoudoirBarbie?ref=seller_info">BoudoirBarbie</a><br />
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XOXO EmpressEmpress Jade Vintagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05908187128319471039noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1811759965927633585.post-58719795983142836722010-09-17T08:30:00.000-07:002010-09-17T08:30:24.642-07:00Van Raalte Rhinestones<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKEMYacmiOX4CJi-7Ol3-keqwIbF6lLi63jM3mHcTabtfWV38IgvpK60i_XfN0_WqH_3qatcJltvlNqT9az9ZlwsdFBZzyQWYrm8PoAkmzvntMs_RAfpaE5xq3Q5av5cWrkHnwezp6YkB_/s1600/C708_Orange_Float.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" qx="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKEMYacmiOX4CJi-7Ol3-keqwIbF6lLi63jM3mHcTabtfWV38IgvpK60i_XfN0_WqH_3qatcJltvlNqT9az9ZlwsdFBZzyQWYrm8PoAkmzvntMs_RAfpaE5xq3Q5av5cWrkHnwezp6YkB_/s400/C708_Orange_Float.jpg" width="257" /></a></div>I love the simplicity of this <a href="http://cgi.ebay.ca/Vintage-60s-Van-Raalte-Sheer-Orange-Top-Rhinestone-Trim-/270636193945?pt=Vintage_Women_s_Clothing&hash=item3f032c9899">chiffon top by Van Raalte</a> and I've never seen this design before. Judging by the font on the tag and the style it's gotta be from the 60s. A pullover top with raglan sleeves and rhinestone trim. Sheer orange nylon chiffon. Not a typical nightgown design, this looks to me like it was part of a two piece pajama set . Presently on <a href="http://shop.ebay.ca/cemetarian/m.html?_nkw=&_armrs=1&_from=&_ipg=&_trksid=p3686">Ebay auction</a> by the Cemetarian. <br />
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Also check out the Cemetarians site <a href="http://cemetarian.com/">http://cemetarian.com/</a> for an exceptional vintage <a href="http://cemetarian.com/Dating_Sewing_Patterns.php">sewing pattern dating guide</a><br />
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XOXO EmpressEmpress Jade Vintagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05908187128319471039noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1811759965927633585.post-49923256891962703272010-09-06T22:06:00.000-07:002010-09-06T22:06:08.321-07:00Roaring 20's Van Raalte Singlettes1920s Flappers had newfound freedom and lotsa style! Van Raalte was quick to cash in on the new fashions and came out with a line of all in one, "step in" undergarments called "Singlettes".<br />
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Check out this incredibly rare <a href="http://cgi.ebay.com/RARE-VTG-20s-30s-VAN-RAALTE-SINGLETTE-TEDDY-40-BLACK-/120618609047?pt=Vintage_Women_s_Clothing&hash=item1c156de997">1920s teddy</a> currently on auction from <a href="http://shop.ebay.com/nancyromancy/m.html?_nkw=&_armrs=1&_from=&_ipg=&_trksid=p4340">NancyRomancy</a> . This vintage beauty is in a lovely silk knit (probably a jersey). Fabulous Flapper Style. It's hard to imagine how revolutionary it was for women to have freedom of movement! <br />
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Also see this photo from Harpers Magazine dated 1928 of a dancer wearing what appears to be the same design courtesy of <a href="http://www.glamoursplash.com/2009/02/van-raalte-singlettes-circa-1928.html">GlamourSplash's Blog </a> There are some really amazing photos of 1920s ballerinas wearing Van Raalte Singlettes in this post so make sure you check this out!' <br />
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1937 Stryps Girdle Singlette from <a href="http://cgi.ebay.com/1937-Van-Raalte-Girdle-Singlette-1-pc-bra-girdle-Ad-/370373233296?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item563bf70a90">Forgetmenot3</a><br />
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</div>Van Raalte registered the trademark for the word "singlette" as a combination undergarment made of knitted fabric: First use declared as 1925, registration March 18, 1930. I could not find the patent for this.Empress Jade Vintagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05908187128319471039noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1811759965927633585.post-41053373834615995272010-05-24T10:30:00.000-07:002010-05-24T10:41:12.668-07:00Van Raalte Coolies<div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtANbjyaEDzNax1ZFVCKqs9qwG8TkcCUjvrWKV_-FAznR92I8GD_DPspQXqO0uHdkDw5C7nBTLfv_xtma2PJECrn7juLk30ubI6wBksiBChxVMVid51uJCvgjTsH-oc9Ts0cHyAejYLNbh/s1600/P5210368.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" gu="true" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtANbjyaEDzNax1ZFVCKqs9qwG8TkcCUjvrWKV_-FAznR92I8GD_DPspQXqO0uHdkDw5C7nBTLfv_xtma2PJECrn7juLk30ubI6wBksiBChxVMVid51uJCvgjTsH-oc9Ts0cHyAejYLNbh/s400/P5210368.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=380236084019">Van Raalte Coolies Nightgown New With Tags, Size XL</a> </div><br />
<div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">This is a simple sheer nylon nightgown with a pretty diamond shaped weave in the fabric and shirred elastic waist. But what makes this interesting is the tag: I've never seen this label before. The old blocky V font indicates this is made before approx 1962. This is currently on Ebay auction by <a href="http://shop.ebay.com/smoothjazz57/m.html?_nkw=&_armrs=1&_from=&_ipg=&_trksid=p4340">Smoothjazz57</a> and comes from an Estate of a former Van Raalte employee. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKJ8QtgSMC9GcbAwDLqL4GnN30V3Equn6U0yque0-Gf8rGb1fsxLR5jXO30y46TnamTSO_busmQRC0K5fe61iAgegEtL-K-JaLCIgD70jG7OEvXl8j_mpJWiTnCcYJ9v4n_aP0rB6grVix/s1600/P5220405.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" gu="true" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKJ8QtgSMC9GcbAwDLqL4GnN30V3Equn6U0yque0-Gf8rGb1fsxLR5jXO30y46TnamTSO_busmQRC0K5fe61iAgegEtL-K-JaLCIgD70jG7OEvXl8j_mpJWiTnCcYJ9v4n_aP0rB6grVix/s400/P5220405.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
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</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">A search through newspaper archives found 2 ads in 1938 and 1940 respectively where Van Raalte use the word "coolies"; not for a specitic line of lingerie but refering to any very light and sheer summer weight rayon fabric. Since this gown is nylon it has to be post WWII at the very earliest, but judging from the style is likely late 50s to very early 60s. </div>Empress Jade Vintagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05908187128319471039noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1811759965927633585.post-15697664907367221052010-01-04T19:36:00.000-08:002010-01-06T10:26:56.253-08:00Van Raalte Vintage Teddies<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoZbL928B0H_vc-QYljGZrtl2gYtfRY366gm6ucOXaVML6SFAuSFkD1FYwbb6KZvl_IWd8OEK5lWfB7LDFIRV6XVgc0yTBnH-WdnrThovvAqXnV7x6zysqhJJosYTmM15gzugjkTXBMiiV/s1600-h/DSCN4012.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 300px; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5420855172212798658" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoZbL928B0H_vc-QYljGZrtl2gYtfRY366gm6ucOXaVML6SFAuSFkD1FYwbb6KZvl_IWd8OEK5lWfB7LDFIRV6XVgc0yTBnH-WdnrThovvAqXnV7x6zysqhJJosYTmM15gzugjkTXBMiiV/s400/DSCN4012.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><div>I recently found this beautiful <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=37526538">80s Van <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">Raalte</span> teddy in glossy rose nylon</a> and cream lace and it made me realise that I've rarely found teddies from this company. </div><br /><div></div><br /><div>Definition (according to <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">Wikipedia</span>) : a teddy is an <a title="Undergarment" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Undergarment">undergarment</a> which combines a <a title="Camisole" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Camisole">camisole</a> and <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-error">panty</span> in one piece. Unlike a bodysuit, it is typically looser and more sheer, and may be designed to slip off from the shoulders, rather than to open at the crotch. </div><br /><div></div><br /><div>Known as a <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-error">camiknicker</span>, envelope chemise or "step-in" in previous incarnations, I always think of the "teddy" as being mainly a roaring 20's garment. They did however have a <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_4" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">resurgence</span> in lingerie fashion during the 80s. </div><div></div><div>If anyone has any Van <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_5" class="blsp-spelling-error">Raalte</span> teddies, or pictures of teddies in ads please let me know. </div><div></div><div><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_6" class="blsp-spelling-error">XOXO</span> Empress Jade Vintage</div>Empress Jade Vintagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05908187128319471039noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1811759965927633585.post-17106859012382893402009-09-21T10:04:00.001-07:002009-09-21T11:35:32.034-07:00Van Raalte Tiger StripesTIGRESS!<br /><div><div><div><div><a href="http://shop.ebay.com/theshoppingmom2/m.html?_nkw=&_armrs=1&_from=&_ipg="><img style="WIDTH: 300px; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5383986006967116690" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgklIX6iGbNtkow9r_5X9WFgGql3RyxIhMpazucLr75iHv09qIzKBAvvFb24JnUbDjcfYGSPCNUDw0vGu7R3G7U7RcFHhRH0-xFHcDVI89QRooWCGC5H4jIMQitGmPqPSBEHedUm0TINs5Z/s400/tiger.jpg" /></a><br /><br />This Seller posted this fabulous set on the <a href="http://forums.ebay.com/db1/forum/Vintage-Clothing-Accessories/92">Ebay Vintage Clothing and Accessories Board</a> to try to narrow down the date. It's a silky 60s nylon bra and panty Tigress set from Van Raalte, 34B, M and currently on auction on Ebay by <a href="http://shop.ebay.com/theshoppingmom2/m.html?_nkw=&_armrs=1&_from=&_ipg=">TheShopping Mom2</a> Even better it is new old stock with tags!<br /><br />Front label of bra. Note is has the script style front that was in use sometime after 1962 <div><div><div><div><a href="http://shop.ebay.com/theshoppingmom2/m.html?_nkw=&_armrs=1&_from=&_ipg="><img style="WIDTH: 400px; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5383986026865138114" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwo7ujTZJysUUF8Mkr9IBRY_1H7XGjtnt08hBzlM04OuDUy9858DA2Q4DA6fgYyJGS4JGDlExjq11uV2m8sg3GPYHyK0TTKQCHi05GRPB7KAPlNYPIGIDnxwcJjKlAqjAhvQA14R7IxB9v/s400/bra+front+label.jpg" /></a><br /><br />Back label of bra. Note is says Antron, not Antron III</div><div><a href="http://shop.ebay.com/theshoppingmom2/m.html?_nkw=&_armrs=1&_from=&_ipg="><img style="WIDTH: 400px; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5383986037785349810" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMo3kQD7WS1v15qhQFPxRvMYzMYlFE1BGYlXC-_rSns-_HBysLleeg61cfWavoBBBQYzEylspG2tahNSa5d5wkwCgsIYsBRBOhrivNxehMFi45vAzGxPdbqx6Uoe1I-p7WYNJEWkWlY7Ue/s400/bra+back+label.jpg" /></a><br /><br />Front label of panties</div><div><a href="http://shop.ebay.com/theshoppingmom2/m.html?_nkw=&_armrs=1&_from=&_ipg="><img style="WIDTH: 400px; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5383986742387422114" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkt_nphtXok2mEwFdUgeoJAGWfnEqwt2aS0sNylXYmX8rhdXtdywepolaEADsRbI57Fl3kWjDCs5LuX6-JWGUUVabGEWhkxfkvkhfvsNlO1Dg1E2Pf2zQ7T_wVzHaogsVyOvVzQFdKSYjR/s400/briefs+front+label.jpg" /></a><br /><br />Back label of panties</div><div><a href="http://shop.ebay.com/theshoppingmom2/m.html?_nkw=&_armrs=1&_from=&_ipg="><img style="WIDTH: 400px; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5383986744303030594" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi12_8d83KN2BiIRQ5OD56ELBS3qrAOzHLtN4wdK8Bsl1CrlaZ9BF9Pa02PfuQTkpMkX5hEai7_mc9HrNS7JhpC71PsTzV4HnIDlcmlFHnvNAXu9m9pS4nP62pvvlmtPY7AfGfMFjA3BSfu/s400/briefs+back+label.jpg" /></a><br /><br />Tags had to be removed to ensure no damage was caused by the pins. <a href="http://shop.ebay.com/theshoppingmom2/m.html?_nkw=&_armrs=1&_from=&_ipg="><img style="WIDTH: 400px; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5383987794086778162" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3_PnG_2Gw5Q-uk7wZgaBk0ByxLb6E4GA5WODdzATeHvxzy7ZA-J4G2rAiWCe1CPmOZ9Mgmomlsw1LSN9-Yd0Hpt4wGzR8eaf_tJoGqmQMHTTzBFJIRbtsjWnGE0_N7jL_K1NHQ4eu70Gy/s400/tags.jpg" /></a></div><div></div><div> </div><div>The only other similar item I could find was this sexy tiger slip (Size 32) available from <a href="http://www.paisleybabylon.com/">Paisley Babylon</a> This slip has a similar tag as the set above and is probably from the same collection. If anyone has a copy of the advertisement please contact me, I'd love to see it!</div><div></div><div><a href="http://www.paisleybabylon.com/"><img style="WIDTH: 300px; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5383988928883581714" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjacgJfCbgR3ZL1bvGUpoSMg2acIA6_uVkwIDpkyoXodMwkOwvZiB0g6t1r230eRABwWfIfjWAKGDlRUESfW_YaCUBb5sxQEqoCk9i3rBinMPWIF4o6XOUX41TWO3lWAuVbVGNW49r2sOIm/s400/tiger+slip.jpg" /></a></div><div></div><div>XOXO Empress Jade Vintage</div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Empress Jade Vintagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05908187128319471039noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1811759965927633585.post-81644087345753302612009-08-21T09:14:00.000-07:002009-08-21T09:46:25.902-07:0070s & 80s NightgownsDuring this period the nightgowns were often in bright colors in lovely glossy nylon. Elegant and simple slip style gowns with lace insertions and floor length sweeping hems.<br /><br />This stunning example from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5933782">CatBooks1940s</a>. 70s Keyhole in raspberry red. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMRxdUD55WgnngQFdKKzoUaqmqN3X9Rytmz5CD-r33VC8FvPp1wIN2J5Ho5FpXMqZ8UORpYioR2IhCNYePXCC_E9rGdNgnOAC_e-A54Rm4CUfNi2rmh2WciV9CKfuFWxtlbGLfVJZW08gK/s1600-h/keyhole.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5372457198329716450" style="WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMRxdUD55WgnngQFdKKzoUaqmqN3X9Rytmz5CD-r33VC8FvPp1wIN2J5Ho5FpXMqZ8UORpYioR2IhCNYePXCC_E9rGdNgnOAC_e-A54Rm4CUfNi2rmh2WciV9CKfuFWxtlbGLfVJZW08gK/s400/keyhole.jpg" border="0" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWQ3Vs5R4YBc1oQUpz7hO8HBNChazFTiwScDWfH1ZYcML59Br0FzAkpQyEGb7gPy7JFo_gLSawgF3bJlI__nr8IdoEbI_espVVLF7m0o-_B9pTkg_q2awdslBpmRwWB5Q0yu48to3CipsH/s1600-h/tag.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5372457204301859954" style="WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWQ3Vs5R4YBc1oQUpz7hO8HBNChazFTiwScDWfH1ZYcML59Br0FzAkpQyEGb7gPy7JFo_gLSawgF3bJlI__nr8IdoEbI_espVVLF7m0o-_B9pTkg_q2awdslBpmRwWB5Q0yu48to3CipsH/s400/tag.jpg" border="0" /><br /><p></a></p><br />Late 70s, early 80s nightgown in lovely glossy peach nylon, very much in the Olga tradition. Courtesy of <a href="http://stores.shop.ebay.com/Pinup-Dresses__W0QQ_armrsZ1">Pinup Dresses</a>.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEii4dkfxY8kiv37o5qo_K7sQvZX5tGCv4p1eh3H0H_1EPo7raK6-ZU4OQHgooCze58LdfdJ8zCz7V-MzO_RF4p6irFayx3r7KLxwj8Y1WoIKR4sgioigWWVGDOUueRfYHqKQ0JNVWxT9w-r/s1600-h/vr+gown.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5372451600965299826" style="WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEii4dkfxY8kiv37o5qo_K7sQvZX5tGCv4p1eh3H0H_1EPo7raK6-ZU4OQHgooCze58LdfdJ8zCz7V-MzO_RF4p6irFayx3r7KLxwj8Y1WoIKR4sgioigWWVGDOUueRfYHqKQ0JNVWxT9w-r/s400/vr+gown.jpg" border="0" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpF0UFG0ewLczms2NuJ5XA2fGZzrthtGqaxzKVGT-C_fz_8pQ4OFxQumWrjOld89h1AbBqZ0fFgO5hFA2Ztrr-pdl3H99nS833pqgqxX2KnGVGASda2wMLOwlGptMab9IjQJh7mZ3K1Hdi/s1600-h/vanraalte80snightgownpinupdresses.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5372451670662036306" style="WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 60px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpF0UFG0ewLczms2NuJ5XA2fGZzrthtGqaxzKVGT-C_fz_8pQ4OFxQumWrjOld89h1AbBqZ0fFgO5hFA2Ztrr-pdl3H99nS833pqgqxX2KnGVGASda2wMLOwlGptMab9IjQJh7mZ3K1Hdi/s400/vanraalte80snightgownpinupdresses.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br />A long slip style gown in an unusual shade of mauve rose that I recently sold. The tag is pretty faded. Made in Canada. 100% nylon. Dates to 70s.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirrse9e30ftDhfFQ8q_IK6Nzl2nsVuoXG3OOkJF71Z_rRxA4ZzxMlibCaTAn7MRs5qSJs2b6Tbvb7dso1HkzAlzVpMdH3zTmIcQSqV6_Mx16sVwVs_O8XQkAms2JS_hwGb0unxukUDMcPe/s1600-h/mauve5.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5372455423214718018" style="WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirrse9e30ftDhfFQ8q_IK6Nzl2nsVuoXG3OOkJF71Z_rRxA4ZzxMlibCaTAn7MRs5qSJs2b6Tbvb7dso1HkzAlzVpMdH3zTmIcQSqV6_Mx16sVwVs_O8XQkAms2JS_hwGb0unxukUDMcPe/s400/mauve5.jpg" border="0" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQ8qQvcPGN8GFn2S3Rfdykhsq8jcZk5cPMhcArKGo9HajJe0jrDd_wGgiAaFiXtedbaGyltbf9Qe4agCsU560sKWf3XAKry3kmWqeZiF-jxsvfcDH8wZut-j1iu-KEuL9oz4ugAVgp0LbK/s1600-h/vr+can+tag.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5372455414297204194" style="WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQ8qQvcPGN8GFn2S3Rfdykhsq8jcZk5cPMhcArKGo9HajJe0jrDd_wGgiAaFiXtedbaGyltbf9Qe4agCsU560sKWf3XAKry3kmWqeZiF-jxsvfcDH8wZut-j1iu-KEuL9oz4ugAVgp0LbK/s400/vr+can+tag.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br />XOXO Empress Jade VintageEmpress Jade Vintagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05908187128319471039noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1811759965927633585.post-37299756069582148692009-08-20T17:03:00.000-07:002009-08-21T08:21:36.960-07:00MOD Cut Out GlovesThese are so cute and I've never seen anything like them. Adorable thumbless Van Raalte gloves in white and red nylon with perky red daisy accents. Photos sent to me by an Ebay seller <a href="http://myworld.ebay.com/patlinnea/">patlinnea</a> who was trying to ID them. Based on the tag font ( used after 1962 or so) , and mod styling I would say these are 1960s gloves. <a href="http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=130325974968&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT">These gloves are currently up for auction on Ebay</a>.<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdoNtSyr8cY6p6sLDLFFH-BTUuehaATT9aGrp8zmFY5gIfc06PUL4QglJTkOKWd7OseYzIy-_llorzsJV7hot4bwzkpywxIBbOGeSxz5a1fHqwpfDZAbUazOG6L3sYS-bkq7-1CB56qS2f/s1600-h/vrgloves+3.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5372201801726861874" style="WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdoNtSyr8cY6p6sLDLFFH-BTUuehaATT9aGrp8zmFY5gIfc06PUL4QglJTkOKWd7OseYzIy-_llorzsJV7hot4bwzkpywxIBbOGeSxz5a1fHqwpfDZAbUazOG6L3sYS-bkq7-1CB56qS2f/s400/vrgloves+3.jpg" border="0" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9oI39KcxJ2MRrl5hHkrKkAJIlk5DI8NF5RwpNdxe5q9VoLW4bsUL60mNiC8Myx6KQNnXyMX6OAgK4qnseqdIx86r-vR1U90QXvsZ7BrtOEnqY9Y0grCtN-nAicHtSb1vVYRzHnJGAiAdo/s1600-h/vr+gloves+2.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5372201821199215202" style="WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9oI39KcxJ2MRrl5hHkrKkAJIlk5DI8NF5RwpNdxe5q9VoLW4bsUL60mNiC8Myx6KQNnXyMX6OAgK4qnseqdIx86r-vR1U90QXvsZ7BrtOEnqY9Y0grCtN-nAicHtSb1vVYRzHnJGAiAdo/s400/vr+gloves+2.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjBlEIuG-n-qGBpsV9T22tFwznvT9qJOrw7Rmhb_ZxoueniXNBwkNvvG2In3rzkWp4H61yxzTd3khjZQIHn3inhncR6T9jY9iAWXcE4_o0DhZC29gnkUBBFZq4-rbikie1Phfvcc0Jiurw/s1600-h/vr+gloves.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5372201812137065554" style="WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjBlEIuG-n-qGBpsV9T22tFwznvT9qJOrw7Rmhb_ZxoueniXNBwkNvvG2In3rzkWp4H61yxzTd3khjZQIHn3inhncR6T9jY9iAWXcE4_o0DhZC29gnkUBBFZq4-rbikie1Phfvcc0Jiurw/s400/vr+gloves.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br />XOXO Empress Jade Vintage </div></div>Empress Jade Vintagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05908187128319471039noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1811759965927633585.post-37252295018534498512009-06-20T10:50:00.000-07:002009-06-20T10:55:22.210-07:00Van Raalte of CanadaSince I live in Canada, I <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">occasionally</span> come across a Van <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Raalte</span> piece that says Made in Canada on the label. Up until now every piece has been a relatively recent, 70s or 80s nightgown or peignoir set, but yesterday I found a 60s slip with a different Made in Canada tag.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUlt69IXg1aNoVrfgrbyn-6i5mtfXGf8MlFzvMB-2QKuy-phtH2RjLAN9uNo2UCOPxTvVx-KzSxiu5PHImykFEdXmwV6b7apLqQbpL9M80ltDFLgSz4ENE1lwZLzvlOkaPnEE2WC-NcBgb/s1600-h/DSCN7364.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5349092055605776338" style="WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 329px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUlt69IXg1aNoVrfgrbyn-6i5mtfXGf8MlFzvMB-2QKuy-phtH2RjLAN9uNo2UCOPxTvVx-KzSxiu5PHImykFEdXmwV6b7apLqQbpL9M80ltDFLgSz4ENE1lwZLzvlOkaPnEE2WC-NcBgb/s400/DSCN7364.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br />I've actually been questioned by a customer as to whether this is the same Van <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">Raalte</span> company, so I did a trademark search on the <a href="http://www.ic.gc.ca/app/opic-cipo/trdmrks/srch/tmSrch.do?lang=eng">Canada <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">CIPO</span> website</a>:<br /><br />VAN <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">RAALTE</span> COMPANY, INC.417 Fifth <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">AvenueNew</span> York, New York UNITED STATES OF AMERICA filed for the trademark "Van <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">Raalte</span>" in Canada on 1945-01-29 (claimed first use of trademark in Canada 1935). As of 1995 the trademark is registered to owner <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">Warnaco</span> U.S., Inc.and is still active (as far as I know it is no longer in use).Empress Jade Vintagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05908187128319471039noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1811759965927633585.post-30706199602549438882009-06-19T11:23:00.000-07:002009-06-19T11:43:10.422-07:00Van Raalte Buildings<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdnQIe6Fgh4tSuLrgkDTvqkPyv5cEbVnRqBhSSY9x5t9xO_suD-r_7HO_SI3b9t5GcrZ04IqudfJKxLb350DLo2vEezNZKbUR5dkgfGL4QROVKNscYiWuPB1_43LDR-9MV9Rn3SZ1uzV9i/s1600-h/niagara+silk+mill+postcard+1928.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5349109860371179650" style="WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdnQIe6Fgh4tSuLrgkDTvqkPyv5cEbVnRqBhSSY9x5t9xO_suD-r_7HO_SI3b9t5GcrZ04IqudfJKxLb350DLo2vEezNZKbUR5dkgfGL4QROVKNscYiWuPB1_43LDR-9MV9Rn3SZ1uzV9i/s400/niagara+silk+mill+postcard+1928.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div>Niagara Silk Mill postcard 1928. From 1898-1918 the building at 84 Sweeney Street was known as Niagara Silk Mills; from 1918 to March 8, 1963 operated by the Van Raalte Co. Old North Tonawanda. <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/agenbyte/2733272593/">From Agenbyte on Flicker<br /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCZijqwXrtkiVRfO-Tm3LKa8wDGxSTEu8NCLdEf0cHo34RZuZakDrzY6ZwCRVKxy_-1jfp2S-VETynzq3Wcty4bS6LSbgrngk7Nh8xRW71jn4nJzyvZcwwe51tMnlbcO9WlGfL2vWgBT15/s1600-h/van_raalte_offices.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5349106213456166850" style="WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCZijqwXrtkiVRfO-Tm3LKa8wDGxSTEu8NCLdEf0cHo34RZuZakDrzY6ZwCRVKxy_-1jfp2S-VETynzq3Wcty4bS6LSbgrngk7Nh8xRW71jn4nJzyvZcwwe51tMnlbcO9WlGfL2vWgBT15/s400/van_raalte_offices.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />Van Raalte Offices 1960s Main Street between 4th and Lincoln Ave - photo from <a href="http://www.dhsclassof70.yearbookhigh.com/index.html">Tim Donnelly Places I remember - Dunkirk</a></div><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwyjv3XglCuGvjOl1P4487qdpCQRfaKAemJ7wZR3LkPtWFeYVhYhuCMLiQU0RNblcrDqs4qGeyyyZHpEvyVoxjcSBQxE72Y6FpmvvRE36PYvb-O9urNu76AJA2Lcg3NvcIuK_CalGu8kX8/s1600-h/mill.gif"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5349108986507138130" style="WIDTH: 278px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwyjv3XglCuGvjOl1P4487qdpCQRfaKAemJ7wZR3LkPtWFeYVhYhuCMLiQU0RNblcrDqs4qGeyyyZHpEvyVoxjcSBQxE72Y6FpmvvRE36PYvb-O9urNu76AJA2Lcg3NvcIuK_CalGu8kX8/s400/mill.gif" border="0" /></a><br />Van Raalte Mill - Saratoga Springs. <a href="http://www.saratoga.com/today/2008/11/news-rebuilding-the-mill.html">Saratoga.com</a></p></div>Empress Jade Vintagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05908187128319471039noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1811759965927633585.post-79279411560809950892009-04-01T14:42:00.000-07:002009-04-01T14:47:34.153-07:00Van Raalte Night Cap???Who knew Van Raalte made night caps?? I sure didn't. This blue and white gingham cap is new with tags dating it to 1965. Courtesy of <strong><a href="http://stores.shop.ebay.ca/Grainger-Station__W0QQ_armrsZ1">Grainger Station</a></strong> on Ebay.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIiVit41Fdd33AeGdTiVigU4-W4btYZHenQGIH6NzMiOzwh-VUNnOOZubqMpYOSY3TXB4ciEir2bvLFVfkZaFgR-87DjayD8ZobA_BqdbE4CW_TDfY6PMxr3OHj49vsPHglxEhhmzz0Hv5/s1600-h/14b0_1.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5319842006910228290" style="WIDTH: 358px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 399px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIiVit41Fdd33AeGdTiVigU4-W4btYZHenQGIH6NzMiOzwh-VUNnOOZubqMpYOSY3TXB4ciEir2bvLFVfkZaFgR-87DjayD8ZobA_BqdbE4CW_TDfY6PMxr3OHj49vsPHglxEhhmzz0Hv5/s400/14b0_1.jpg" border="0" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgw8aUj3i0G7pR1MJLSsjitj1gjlG6K1VfZ4rkSbEAYxwwZxv4TEw3Usg_J7P1cYvPW9_skvHtO203nE5mnew513KO6hqYMZAfZt8x3bFWHvtM-dG0345soYenMaJ4BjtuXZtaFiQQNk7nq/s1600-h/1625_1.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5319842007003127954" style="WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgw8aUj3i0G7pR1MJLSsjitj1gjlG6K1VfZ4rkSbEAYxwwZxv4TEw3Usg_J7P1cYvPW9_skvHtO203nE5mnew513KO6hqYMZAfZt8x3bFWHvtM-dG0345soYenMaJ4BjtuXZtaFiQQNk7nq/s400/1625_1.jpg" border="0" /></a>Empress Jade Vintagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05908187128319471039noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1811759965927633585.post-11341322376073189612009-03-05T20:34:00.001-08:002009-03-05T20:44:30.626-08:00A NoteThis blog was really intended to be a reference guide rather than a true daily weblog; what this means is that posts are <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">sporadic</span> as I add new information when it comes up in my research. If you are interested in Van <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Raalte</span> Lingerie I recommend that you follow this blog and you will be notified of any updates. I just added the "Follow This Blog" gizmo at the top right. Please contact me if you have any new information about this company's history or have any unique items that you would like to share. If you or a member of your family worked for Van <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">Raalte</span> I would really love to hear your stories! Finally, if you notice any errors in this info guide please let me know.<br /><br /><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">XOXO</span> Empress Jade Vintage.Empress Jade Vintagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05908187128319471039noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1811759965927633585.post-42380649731960141312009-02-28T16:36:00.001-08:002009-08-21T09:56:41.560-07:00Van Raalte GlovesVan <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Raalte</span> made so many styles of gloves over the years and did not trademark glove names, so it's often difficult to date them accurately. I've used the newspaper archives and vintage advertisements as a rough guide to dating.<br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><strong>Silk Gloves and Leather Lined Silk Gloves: (1913 to approx 1930):</strong><br /><br /></span><span style="font-size:130%;"></span><div><div>First of all a correction: My timeline info gives 1918 as the date Niagara Silk Mills was purchased by Van <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Raalte</span> Silk Mills , however I recently found the following advertisement on <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">Ebay</span> dated a year prior. I can't find any trademark or patent info on "Niagara Maid" or "Niagara Silk Mills", so we need to assume <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">VR</span> bought them sometime in the late teens. I've never come across any silk garment with the Niagara Maid label, so please contact me if you have one.<br /><br /><p><strong>Van <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">Raalte</span> "Niagara Maid" Silk Underwear Ad from Oct 6<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">th</span> 1917 Dry Goods Economist Magazine, courtesy of </strong><a href="http://shop.ebay.com/merchant/millcliff"><strong><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">Millcliff</span></strong></a><strong><br /></strong><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiJHPfGyKT3SvGIjnnWSH0Iabq3IAmdmXf6KLbgTHC3Ci9yArqMQDvwi2UoguPwnPQWlfpH7uF0SA8bJuUk7yuaT4VPmayjZLRPoVL4InMQvqoVdDNXLqj5PRptDlHgawaw-nxvGnVif75/s1600-h/October+6,+1917+Issue+of+Dry+Goods+Economist+Magazine.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5308024710895580114" style="WIDTH: 284px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiJHPfGyKT3SvGIjnnWSH0Iabq3IAmdmXf6KLbgTHC3Ci9yArqMQDvwi2UoguPwnPQWlfpH7uF0SA8bJuUk7yuaT4VPmayjZLRPoVL4InMQvqoVdDNXLqj5PRptDlHgawaw-nxvGnVif75/s400/October+6,+1917+Issue+of+Dry+Goods+Economist+Magazine.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /></p></div><div></div><div>By 1920 <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">VR</span> seems to have abandoned the "Niagara Maid" name in it's advertisements. But I did find one newspaper ad for Dec 16<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_8">th</span>, 1925 <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_9">advertising</span> 600 pairs of Niagara Maid silk hose on Sale for $1.65!<br /><br /><strong>1920 Double Tipped Silk Gloves ad also from </strong><a href="http://shop.ebay.com/merchant/millcliff"><strong><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_10">Millcliff</span></strong></a><strong><br /></strong><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivy0HbWnmDarkBBXlEX7f8dw_r5X3jAK2W9DSc4mezBq3lAxxX2O0IS1yt_U2DT8O3CozOhJo_M6zM4UwWAsrBarxAyqwH5qxhHMvFjY1Tfu2qYVPWP4YnwR9o6_qhoEye-kLdHzCcP_8I/s1600-h/1920+vr+gloves.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5308012168130847282" style="WIDTH: 299px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivy0HbWnmDarkBBXlEX7f8dw_r5X3jAK2W9DSc4mezBq3lAxxX2O0IS1yt_U2DT8O3CozOhJo_M6zM4UwWAsrBarxAyqwH5qxhHMvFjY1Tfu2qYVPWP4YnwR9o6_qhoEye-kLdHzCcP_8I/s400/1920+vr+gloves.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /></div><div></div><div>The very last advertisement I can find for Van <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_11">Raalte</span> Silk Gloves is dated Oct 20, 1930 from The Argus, an Australian newspaper. They mention only having a <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_12">table full</span> of oddments, so we can assume this was a <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_13">clear out</span> of old stock.<br /><br /><p><strong><span style="font-size:130%;">Rayon Gloves (1939 to early 1950s):</span></strong><br />I found an article in the New York Times dated Dec 2, 1939 which appear to have been their introduction...</p></div><div>"Gloves knit of nylon and rayon have gone on the 'market at $8 a dozen to retail at $1.25 a pair. They are manufactured by the Van <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_14">Raalte</span> Company..."<br /><br /><p><strong>"Hands Away Sleight of hand glove fashion which frees fingertips at will but keeps arms glamorously deep in rich rayon jersey", 1945 (art work by <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_15">Leisin</span> Lenin), ad courtesy of </strong><a href="http://stores.shop.ebay.com/ADVENTURES-INTO-THE-PAST__W0QQ_armrsZ1"><strong>Adventures Into The Past</strong></a></p></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiY7lqWnu958mtvg6VnpUBTO1XN5UAgLEXiCcYVsN77U9n0MCwbVEhxHb4kDyXODzvjBIv2h1_6JGdjI_ZVrvz5C2rVQ0lbbvtL8VcvZTPFeY0UpC22NB3guVVBWIyyEGiybgybmi7S0Uy/s1600-h/hand+away+Vintage+1945+Van+Raalte+Gloves+ART+Leisin+Lenin+AD.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5308043570096562722" style="WIDTH: 290px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiY7lqWnu958mtvg6VnpUBTO1XN5UAgLEXiCcYVsN77U9n0MCwbVEhxHb4kDyXODzvjBIv2h1_6JGdjI_ZVrvz5C2rVQ0lbbvtL8VcvZTPFeY0UpC22NB3guVVBWIyyEGiybgybmi7S0Uy/s400/hand+away+Vintage+1945+Van+Raalte+Gloves+ART+Leisin+Lenin+AD.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /></div><div></div><div>The last reference I can find of <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_16">VR</span> rayon gloves is in 1950; an ad for <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_17">amer</span>-suede, <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_18">sueded</span> finish rayon gloves. <div></div><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /></span><strong>Nylon Gloves: (1939 to</strong> <strong>1960s???)</strong><br /></span>Manufacturers only really started using nylon on a mass scale after WWII. Women loved it for it's terrific fit and ease of care. Some of the glove styles were incredibly <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_19">glamorous</span>!<br /><br /><strong>1948 ad (artwork by Henry <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_20">Luhrs</span>), main image features evening gloves of black ruched nylon net embellished with sequins. Courtesy of </strong><a href="http://stores.shop.ebay.com/ADVENTURES-INTO-THE-PAST__W0QQ_armrsZ1"><strong>Adventures Into The Past</strong></a><strong><br /></strong><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWgGyv8CJPrtBHEuwh5S7sd56hsyx5ruGCc1uEUFo3QEMtnFWDNDEuzLHxd9X5d6RQ0XLKT89IODKGxkGr_eDy-K7ipvplQh4CjnYbm4kydsdUImDKuGn03w7-cW4EkHVDfhco39AP1lXD/s1600-h/1949.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5308040335947533714" style="WIDTH: 284px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWgGyv8CJPrtBHEuwh5S7sd56hsyx5ruGCc1uEUFo3QEMtnFWDNDEuzLHxd9X5d6RQ0XLKT89IODKGxkGr_eDy-K7ipvplQh4CjnYbm4kydsdUImDKuGn03w7-cW4EkHVDfhco39AP1lXD/s400/1949.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br />By the mid 50s Van <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_21">Raalte</span> was <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_22">advertising</span> Nylon gloves in an astonishing array of colors and styles.<br /><br /><strong>1956 Nylon Gloves ad - courtesy of </strong><a href="http://stores.shop.ebay.com/ADVENTURES-INTO-THE-PAST__W0QQ_armrsZ1"><strong>Adventures Into The Past</strong></a><strong> </strong></div><div><strong><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiN0tlNIHpYgqO9QeBeAbBDZ5FKFMYB-fhVjESYFMul8TZUV275z2tO2sTvw-WFjyCLBg9xOLm4tEIbqHK7Lc9hSG1Oq2EDR1deDhHvjasl_9ezAlTZIbbJqjkV2AY4_I9I1k-PbioLaSpu/s1600-h/1956+range+of+colors.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5308039026371936354" style="WIDTH: 290px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiN0tlNIHpYgqO9QeBeAbBDZ5FKFMYB-fhVjESYFMul8TZUV275z2tO2sTvw-WFjyCLBg9xOLm4tEIbqHK7Lc9hSG1Oq2EDR1deDhHvjasl_9ezAlTZIbbJqjkV2AY4_I9I1k-PbioLaSpu/s400/1956+range+of+colors.jpg" border="0" /></a></strong></div><div><br />In checking the Newspapers archive the last <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_23">advertisement</span> I found for nylon gloves was in 1958, however I know Van Raalte continued to make gloves into the 60s, and probably well into the 70s. <a href="http://empressjade.blogspot.com/2009/08/mod-cut-out-gloves.html">See this blog post for a look at a cool pair of 60s mod thumbless gloves</a>. And note the 60s font is different.<br /><br /><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_26">XOXO</span> Empress Jade Vintage</div></div>Empress Jade Vintagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05908187128319471039noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1811759965927633585.post-46772145424452387512008-10-06T16:09:00.000-07:002008-10-06T17:07:17.225-07:00More Van Raalte Ads<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHtE3rv-MX_c_BwtN8oKl2TAtxcDNYHdNkraQGiEoUYvYY17wjh5HNjsmml1fTz-eHBxpa6QnGHjdWVQYFOOOXon1Io4rcaXWk-6AZzTa9-UFxuAh2Q0t9rokpejCTvXLptNK7gEOymOQl/s1600-h/double+tipped+silk+gloves+1920.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5254196559344510946" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHtE3rv-MX_c_BwtN8oKl2TAtxcDNYHdNkraQGiEoUYvYY17wjh5HNjsmml1fTz-eHBxpa6QnGHjdWVQYFOOOXon1Io4rcaXWk-6AZzTa9-UFxuAh2Q0t9rokpejCTvXLptNK7gEOymOQl/s320/double+tipped+silk+gloves+1920.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />Double Tipped Silk Gloves 1920, Courtesy of <a href="http://stores.ebay.com/THE-WOODS-ELF-STORE">The Woods Elf Store</a><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguDU_aCtujgQH3LvaTNH57iSVTANzVYyvlLH5T1dIZxpEXV3T01ziJMmQBubEX30bOYYO3BvkFHHolIcXAYehxeSd_uZzMigwpoNrawZ8nsFWVtDmA4DLDfLvO-XeNb-d3QLXeQv-2ysGO/s1600-h/vr+stocking+ad+1927.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5254182750411125170" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguDU_aCtujgQH3LvaTNH57iSVTANzVYyvlLH5T1dIZxpEXV3T01ziJMmQBubEX30bOYYO3BvkFHHolIcXAYehxeSd_uZzMigwpoNrawZ8nsFWVtDmA4DLDfLvO-XeNb-d3QLXeQv-2ysGO/s320/vr+stocking+ad+1927.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />Van Raalte Silk Stockings 1927<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdHdxRj-56Awm_wQIsl5c3TDNd-qi31RQQ_Jet8oNmlFFjh2zSyAiuQxepf5wrkMh_kDuMYVdqMtWiFyLbPpSkaNr_8ctka09DkB6hTijkuTnN-gllrK9mQJASVQKJIwlpCeqOl2BrTetU/s1600-h/vr+singlets+1929.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5254182742791133074" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdHdxRj-56Awm_wQIsl5c3TDNd-qi31RQQ_Jet8oNmlFFjh2zSyAiuQxepf5wrkMh_kDuMYVdqMtWiFyLbPpSkaNr_8ctka09DkB6hTijkuTnN-gllrK9mQJASVQKJIwlpCeqOl2BrTetU/s320/vr+singlets+1929.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />Van Raalte Singlettes and Silk Stocking 1929<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVrMMZwlQcGDAH2-zFTv0fLPw2MZV1bVSqGx4tHogoSIz0KAdHzja_I5QqSAcbbzheIYi5Rc8M1SxZAVQkfztAnsymigpnOSo72TAb1DNRlxvh9PdVo7XMdulVnt2XlwHruTV6iIEFr3er/s1600-h/stryps+ad+40s.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5254182471945562658" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVrMMZwlQcGDAH2-zFTv0fLPw2MZV1bVSqGx4tHogoSIz0KAdHzja_I5QqSAcbbzheIYi5Rc8M1SxZAVQkfztAnsymigpnOSo72TAb1DNRlxvh9PdVo7XMdulVnt2XlwHruTV6iIEFr3er/s320/stryps+ad+40s.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />"Stryps" Van Raalte Rayon Jersey Gowns - 1940s, exact date unknown<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpul1w8tqNLaRZJ85-PLj6PHtR440KBEQAfe7ZcYRAkPFsbPhPyE7d-_zAlJXxeybYx7OULiAabn14QhFR6e5a1nFML37coHIYVzzJvMz2CBR7286ebT3BtdjqFEnahdFLyj5IPt6z98Ua/s1600-h/lastex+undies+April+1940.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5254190494087221298" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpul1w8tqNLaRZJ85-PLj6PHtR440KBEQAfe7ZcYRAkPFsbPhPyE7d-_zAlJXxeybYx7OULiAabn14QhFR6e5a1nFML37coHIYVzzJvMz2CBR7286ebT3BtdjqFEnahdFLyj5IPt6z98Ua/s320/lastex+undies+April+1940.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />Lastex Undies April 1940, Courtesy of <a href="http://shop.ebay.com/merchant/hprints">Hprints<br /><br /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhROLL4LURNrjdu9C9UML4gszZBmUYTuoNJucJbNBEgLEB-k-AUM8pq5IeP48zXlZAEhmArKoGtJqrh-E_BqI1Hs3raOGPgm4zXjqjUSIpyhPYkmhXOb_z2sPmRL0mGDC27ghW0T8QQcwZd/s1600-h/jamette+42.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5254182458482031394" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhROLL4LURNrjdu9C9UML4gszZBmUYTuoNJucJbNBEgLEB-k-AUM8pq5IeP48zXlZAEhmArKoGtJqrh-E_BqI1Hs3raOGPgm4zXjqjUSIpyhPYkmhXOb_z2sPmRL0mGDC27ghW0T8QQcwZd/s320/jamette+42.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />Jamettes 1942<br /><a href="http://shop.ebay.com/merchant/hprints"><br /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8JZ9o7agVJIgeBSs3NgnMycTA1OM5VYPNmseQB9HWIIH74wofrfABzlYlKFaarbmSHJf5rGSxIB-490DR4T7jJKGprII6X-KEpV-vyngENnqx-WXdPWHfOV4mukGfdpS_n5n2fb7T1R7L/s1600-h/rayon+stockings+1942.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5254193884382152114" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8JZ9o7agVJIgeBSs3NgnMycTA1OM5VYPNmseQB9HWIIH74wofrfABzlYlKFaarbmSHJf5rGSxIB-490DR4T7jJKGprII6X-KEpV-vyngENnqx-WXdPWHfOV4mukGfdpS_n5n2fb7T1R7L/s320/rayon+stockings+1942.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />Rayon Stockings Ad 1942, Courtesy of Ads of the Past<br /><a href="http://stores.ebay.com/ADS-OF-THE-PAST"><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5254182436304102018" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-HiFEmBt_oEK3HydQpFzgeOCUMM7P4StrfXHCYij6thAR4fuJRQh5u8jLEL4-aNCyTSDX1ZV_Kblo9ZdafOI1XD8t5ZEV4sONJA-E4pGpQVR9WdEB_gpWRt-m_fuU0kvB-QvJQsf3-S0_/s320/1948+flextoe+stockings.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />Flextoe Stockings 1948<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUWhBAcd0GJCpaOH209T7IYZhiVMZ7auo_LXEzdiJWh_13XsfilJmIlnpgntp97qYbebmni1tVjn2vdyAmow1emFcUs6zcSpjqwItaSbzznpkOTyUDAH2Nbp7hcI__wtghBFKmiAqdnOUj/s1600-h/VR+stockings+1948.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5254182758998508882" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUWhBAcd0GJCpaOH209T7IYZhiVMZ7auo_LXEzdiJWh_13XsfilJmIlnpgntp97qYbebmni1tVjn2vdyAmow1emFcUs6zcSpjqwItaSbzznpkOTyUDAH2Nbp7hcI__wtghBFKmiAqdnOUj/s320/VR+stockings+1948.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />Color Witchery 1948<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIKg6R-2Yv4Xt6xW_nyMbj31Z-FDa_QSZaHi37b5qp_ce0xzqhAAiiTZtru3IzrSW_cccYy8eclMceEt-Ogxu7iWU-ED2mh7ya93znJRxGxP81wakY5jWuPrqUwxrQ8hCEVp_xEbaEWjh3/s1600-h/tricot+slip+ad+shade+of+spring+1949.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5254189370583940818" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIKg6R-2Yv4Xt6xW_nyMbj31Z-FDa_QSZaHi37b5qp_ce0xzqhAAiiTZtru3IzrSW_cccYy8eclMceEt-Ogxu7iWU-ED2mh7ya93znJRxGxP81wakY5jWuPrqUwxrQ8hCEVp_xEbaEWjh3/s320/tricot+slip+ad+shade+of+spring+1949.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />Shades of Spring Nylon Tricot Slip, Gown and Panties 1949, courtesy of <a href="http://stores.ebay.com/Birthday-Life-Magazines-Las-Vegas">Birthday Life Magazines Las Vegas<br /><br /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHBQxL64d0-OgXJA9U34mCQfXXLAeCXGid8IkD1sOv8PlcE91fFRtOjqBHhtfIpWcbeVWLylIcuOjc6envgD4rFcIlq2_IbKYi0FTw7emba4wgI5N3a9Cu2PAfS625dAt2-yX2wBxaV_9L/s1600-h/Dreams+are+made+of+Nylon+Jersey+lavished+with+nylon+lace+1949.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5254195247740805410" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHBQxL64d0-OgXJA9U34mCQfXXLAeCXGid8IkD1sOv8PlcE91fFRtOjqBHhtfIpWcbeVWLylIcuOjc6envgD4rFcIlq2_IbKYi0FTw7emba4wgI5N3a9Cu2PAfS625dAt2-yX2wBxaV_9L/s320/Dreams+are+made+of+Nylon+Jersey+lavished+with+nylon+lace+1949.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />Dreams are made of Nylon Jersey lavished with nylon lace 1949, Courtesy of <a href="http://stores.ebay.com/French-ADS-Paradise">French Ads Paradise<br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5254193169152662866" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiE4ZcmaZnNHxOlubqJcVi5QE3Y4GLNidwPlin8_xveFW0A3t8IqTAWqom4kM5Ns_C66Hn32pQJtgfzMKh-0zg2XEpvNq1GN_Lczd8USitX-AgTkNm2e2Ubelua3aDTmvrP-H_O0PVQyMBD/s320/Nylon+Tricot+Nightgown+slip+and+panties+1948.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />Nylon tricot nightgown slip & panties 1949, Courtesy of Mirluck<br /><a href="http://stores.ebay.com/mirluck"><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5254182450516608594" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizZ6ax948IgsvY0Edw-R1G-DLkDRFJL3v8xB1i2Q_gp501dyjHHpQyDlLgOIDTQz1nCHelOqSnG6bE4U8rs_J24iKSr0nQC8wfYfHNFuNvqOYNbIRlcfZmBcTUnUp7Nn4FjEW3s4jcYhIM/s320/1949.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />Flextoe Stockings 1949<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXbIFxI5tEjO8X2BB0njOnzD7T9ECVoMl30YUwcKyMYfPewYIqNAqzPjWb9kZ9zVBtSZP3_IcZ7aSJM5MecekjPI23cAF1wSIPDv06_UlNNXzfuG6l5oGqTkLV_aYSpX47O0b_kT2L_oxr/s1600-h/tulip+slip+1953.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5254182476487806834" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXbIFxI5tEjO8X2BB0njOnzD7T9ECVoMl30YUwcKyMYfPewYIqNAqzPjWb9kZ9zVBtSZP3_IcZ7aSJM5MecekjPI23cAF1wSIPDv06_UlNNXzfuG6l5oGqTkLV_aYSpX47O0b_kT2L_oxr/s320/tulip+slip+1953.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />Paris Inspired Tulip Slip 1953<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDWLCr2IgbLQdCrLlYTM7D4IGPpfc0GwWCVBlB18PfZR3gX_3HK2rd-1Np-JZo9Meixju6NiI8y1CviW8TUXkKKUxMchaeTIvP09RkH0eM26SbzN2aSGJuZBE-Nb3oy4pEZ3pqVIEGC_qJ/s1600-h/Summer+Frost+1953.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5254192204363396930" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDWLCr2IgbLQdCrLlYTM7D4IGPpfc0GwWCVBlB18PfZR3gX_3HK2rd-1Np-JZo9Meixju6NiI8y1CviW8TUXkKKUxMchaeTIvP09RkH0eM26SbzN2aSGJuZBE-Nb3oy4pEZ3pqVIEGC_qJ/s320/Summer+Frost+1953.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />Summer Frost 1953, Courtesy of <a href="http://stores.ebay.com/Nyras-Vintage-Ads">Nyras Vintage Ads<br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5254191177412274722" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjd-YqbCBy_KnQMOV0bPZT3hdRNbQPbyVcWEvCUOk4oD2GIGmJR9cffWs1hxvrKNR9MZP9EhXD8jXa7sB3WHZhrH31NMjyx0p6AHqKHY-CitOZPuJs2_insc-8IjsHbfKwrC2VEc317YqHx/s320/VRaalte1965.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />"Femme fatale. What does she wear? An ecru lace cascade running down and around a coat and gown of elegant Turqua satin..." 1965. Courtesy of <a href="http://shop.ebay.com/merchant/jack*tripper">Jack*tripper<br /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div>Empress Jade Vintagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05908187128319471039noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1811759965927633585.post-24457347317562401512008-06-19T18:34:00.001-07:002008-06-19T18:44:46.606-07:00PHILMY<div>The only Van Raalte Trademark we could find for "Philmy" related specifically to hosiery, but we have seen several lingerie garments with this label dating from the 40s and 50s. </div><div> </div><div>This remarkable <a href="http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=150261415704">Philmy full slip</a> is currently listed on Ebay. Due to the crystal pleats we are dating this as 1950s. The tag is quite faded, but still legible. <a href="http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=150261415704"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5213771619391454370" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifaOttjNyWM_AcSGOsRfF8kEcq_A8ebSQtMAlIh07BXkTUHkf1L5TAANbbYlQ_xne1eQF76IL7DEUo3ERy4mGgjgU52xj-OQYKVLbAkP3sgOhsa-Tm8cGF2ye732Vb8w0-O48uf0wuh-cm/s320/3.jpg" border="0" /></a></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinYcy7c30GwXiM9BNgPkTynym0S7J2_cBQHqr4g0xSYCjVTQEIaOWYRVwdm818MZ9-qWi_Mg29JAadZLcSuIpiBHXf2fZUzeBCiuhPSsu6HDMerKOZFPnXemCCIsfMc0xlw7jM470-I5Qv/s1600-h/IMG_8328.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5213771627653930258" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinYcy7c30GwXiM9BNgPkTynym0S7J2_cBQHqr4g0xSYCjVTQEIaOWYRVwdm818MZ9-qWi_Mg29JAadZLcSuIpiBHXf2fZUzeBCiuhPSsu6HDMerKOZFPnXemCCIsfMc0xlw7jM470-I5Qv/s320/IMG_8328.JPG" border="0" /></a> </div><div><br />Here is a delightful 50s Philmy half slip with deep pleated lace & chiffon hem from <a href="http://www.heavenlyvintagelingerie.com/">Heavenly Vintage Lingerie<br /></a><br /></div><div><a href="http://www.heavenlyvintagelingerie.com/"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5213772575239763090" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVIgE042B7EOaNpzMjU1yftAvFz3vLNJkL1dFuJENJLCCUGDibMg8_cMK-aX0v1PpGanviZLAQ6UH4mc41ZfW88ORzHqQ6TbzFRoO-Kdi5sEGTOWuuHT4cdtRA7DqkFRjT3l3nZWy3TX2a/s320/30042.jpg" border="0" /></a></div>Empress Jade Vintagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05908187128319471039noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1811759965927633585.post-32865049533006082722008-06-16T13:15:00.000-07:002009-06-19T10:42:12.561-07:00Van Raalte Trademarks<span style="font-size:180%;">Van Raalte Trademarks<br /></span>We have categorized by the date the trademark was first used. In some cases Van Raalte used a name for many years before filing it with the <a href="http://www.uspto.gov/">US Patents and Trademarks </a>office, so the trademark registered date may be later. We have also included the registration # if you want to look up the record.<br /><br /><ul><li><strong><span style="font-size:130%;">1913<br /></span></strong>VAN RAALTE Fabric gloves, hosiery & underwear<br />Registration #0154726<br />Trademark registered 1922<br /><br /></li><li><strong><span style="font-size:130%;">1925<br /></span></strong>SINGLETTE Combination undergarments of knitted silk fabric<br />Registration #0268626<br />Trademark registered 1930<br /><br /></li><li><strong><span style="font-size:130%;">1927 </span></strong><br />BECAUSE YOU LOVE NICE THINGS<br />Registration # 0544657<br />Trademark registered 1951.<br /><br /></li><li><strong><span style="font-size:130%;">1929<br /></span></strong>MESHETTES Underwear of knitted fabric<br />Registration #0267609<br />Trademark registered 1930.<br /><br /></li><li><strong><span style="font-size:130%;">1930<br /></span></strong>ILLUSION Hosiery<br />Registration #0278045<br />Trademark registered 1930.<br /><br />FLEXTOE Hosiery<br />Registration #0272386<br />Trademark registered 1930.<br /><br />FAUN-TEX Silk Gloves<br />Registration #0282384<br />Trademark registered 1931<br /><br />STRYPS Underwear & Lingerie<br />Registration #0548030<br />Trademark registered 1951<br /><br /></li><li><strong><span style="font-size:130%;">1931<br /></span></strong>WOOLWYNS Underwear of knitted fabric<br />Registration #0286845<br />Trademark registered 1931<br /><br />SLENDARE Underwear of knitted fabric<br />Registration # 0290050<br />Trademark registered 1931<br /><br />THE MYTH hosiery<br />Registration #0292996<br />Trademark registered 1932<br /><br />QUEEN'S LACE hosiery<br />Registration #0295114<br />Trademark registered 1932<br /><br />SANDEES underwear of knitted fabric<br />Registration #0294110<br />Trademark registered 1932<br /><br />POLKA LACE- laces in the form of piece goods<br />Registration #0295350<br />Trademark registered 1932<br /><br />PHILMY - hosiery (note: we've also seen this on clothing items).<br />Registration #0531632<br />Trademark registered 1950<br /><br />SHEERIO Hosiery & underwear<br />Registration #0316541<br />Trademark registered 1934<br /><br />THE WISP hosiery<br />Registration #0291775<br />Trademark registered 1932<br /><br /></li><li><strong><span style="font-size:130%;">1932<br /></span></strong>CRUISERS Pajamas<br />Registration #0295603<br />Trademark registered 1932<br /><br />VAN RAALTE RUN PRUF STOCKING<br />Registration #0296326<br />Trademark registered 1932<br /><br />NORUN hosiery<br />Registration #0295140<br />Trademark registered 1932. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggOiYjTcPGNsyaFX0KE9k7wa-V3SK5Rs6sUJuYu3u_jGBDKOesA0wWgQVJvyTY_QHJMjMf6aRd_fsThwzBhp8A_MYzUYTccdAwt4DLVDQUZM2T00DrCodCJIFOXxWOwhUfMuLolMnekgbO/s1600-h/norun.gif"></a><br /><br />FROVOL -Hosery<br />(Registration Number 0506203).<br />Trademark registered 1949<br /><br /></li><li><strong><span style="font-size:130%;">1933<br /></span></strong>FLEXTOP Hosery<br />(Registration Number 0315688).<br />Trademark registered 1934<br /><br /></li><li><strong><span style="font-size:130%;">1934<br /></span></strong>NICETIES Underwear, hosery & gloves.<br />(Registration Number 0324251).<br />Trademark registered 1935<br /><br />LAZY BONES Pajamas<br />(Registration Number 0324659).<br />Trademark registered 1935<br /><br />MIRAGE Hosiery & underwear<br />(Registration Number 0321337).<br />Trademark registered 1935<br /><br />FLEXTRA Hosiery<br />(Registration Number 0508155)<br />Trademark registered 1949<br /><br /></li><li><strong><span style="font-size:130%;">1935<br /></span></strong>ROYAL LACE Hosiery<br />(Registration Number 0325803).<br />Trademark registered 1935<br /><br />First use of trademark "Van Raalte" in Canada.<br />Trademark registered with <a href="http://www.ic.gc.ca/app/opic-cipo/trdmrks/srch/tmSrch.do?lang=eng">CIPO</a> 1945-01-29<br /></li><li><strong><span style="font-size:130%;">1936<br /></span></strong>JAMETTE Underwear<br />(Registration Number 0568072).<br />Trademark registered 1952<br /><br /></li><li><strong><span style="font-size:130%;">1945<br /></span></strong>POWERLASTIC Underwear<br />(Registration Number 0422807).<br />Trademark registered 1946.<br /><br /></li><li><strong><span style="font-size:130%;">1949<br /></span></strong>NYL-O-WYNS Underwear<br />(Registration Number 0530720).<br />Trademark registered 1950<br /><br />DARK ACCENT Hosiery<br />(Registration Number 0550330).<br />Trademark registered 1951<br /><br /></li><li><strong><span style="font-size:130%;">1951<br /></span></strong>MIGNONETTE Underwear<br />(Registration Number 0574272).<br />Trademark registered 1953<br /><br /></li><li><strong><span style="font-size:130%;">1954<br /></span></strong>OPAQUELON Underwear & Gloves<br />(Registration Number 0612215).<br />Trademark registered 1955<br /><br /></li><li><strong><span style="font-size:130%;">1955<br /></span></strong>V.R. DOUBLES Hosiery<br />(Registration Number 0624545).<br />Trademark registered 1956<br /><br /></li><li><strong><span style="font-size:130%;">1958<br /></span></strong>SUAVETTE tissue tricot fabric line launched<br />(can’t find this trademark)<br /><br /></li><li><strong><span style="font-size:130%;">1962<br /></span></strong>PLAIDEES Underwear, briefs, petticoats, pettitights, bras and pj's.<br />(Registration Number 0755149).<br />Trademark registered 1963<br /><br /></li><li><strong><span style="font-size:130%;">1963<br /></span></strong>TAFFEKNIT Slips & petticoats<br />(Registration Number 0849450).<br />Trademark registered 1968<br /><br /></li><li><strong><span style="font-size:130%;">1965<br /></span></strong>SMOOTH ON Bras<br />(Registration Number 0821996).<br />Trademark registered 1967<br /><br /></li><li><strong><span style="font-size:130%;">1968 </span></strong><br />VANILON Pantyhose<br />(Registration Number 0878747).<br />Trademark registered 1969<br /><br />VANAIRE Underwear & Lingerie<br />(Registration Number 0869029).<br />Trademark registered 1969<br /><br /></li><li><strong><span style="font-size:130%;">1969<br /></span></strong>CREPESSENCE Lingerie<br />(Trademark Registration Number 0882180).<br />Trademark registered 1969.<br /><br /></li><li><strong><span style="font-size:130%;">1974<br /></span></strong>BETWEENIES<br />(Trademark Registration Number 0990225)<br /><br />BARE BITS<br />(Trademark Registration Number 0990224)<br /><br />SEA BITS<br />(Trademark Registration Number 0989651)<br /><br /></li><li><strong><span style="font-size:130%;">1975<br /></span></strong>No Slip Up<br />(Trademark Registration Number 1002077)<br /><br />POSTER PRINTS Tops & Scarves<br />(Registration Number 1061731).<br />Trademark registered 1977<br /><br />KINDLYKE Gloves<br />(Registration Number 1084856).<br />Trademark registered 1978<br /><br /></li><li><strong><span style="font-size:130%;">1976<br /></span></strong>PERSONALI-TEES<br />(Registration Number 1046439).<br /><br />SUEDERON<br />(Registration Number 1046438).<br /><br />FINGER TIPS<br />(Registration Number 1042987)<br /><br />TURTLE TUCKER<br />(Registration Number 1022099)<br /><br /><br /><strong><span style="font-size:130%;">The following trademarks are owned by Warnarco and are listed by filing or registration date. As far as we can tell Sears is no longer selling Van Raalte lingerie.<br /></span></strong></li><li>1995<br />NUDES FOR VAN RAALTE<br /></li><li>1996<br />VAN RAALTE CASUAL COTTON COLLECTION<br /></li><li>1997<br />VAN RAALTE NUDES COLLECTION<br /></li><li>1998<br />VAN RAALTE MESH & LACE<br />VAN RAALTE LACY MESH<br />VAN RAALTE LUSTROUS LACE<br />VAN RAALTE EMBROIDERED<br /></li><li>1999<br />VAN RAALTE VELVET DIMENSIONS<br />VAN RAALTE SIZZLE SHAPES<br />VAN RAALTE FLOWER DELIGHTS COLLECTION<br />VAN RAALTE FLOWER CLASSICS COLLECTION<br />VAN RAALTE FLOWER COUNTRY COLLECTION<br />VAN RAALTE FLOWER TAPESTRY COLLECTION<br />VAN RAALTE STRETCH SATIN COLLECTION<br />VAN RAALTE STRETCH EMBROIDERY COLLECTION<br /></li><li>2000<br />VAN RAALTE SPORT<br /></li><li>2001<br />VAN RAALTE SATIN STRIPES<br />VAN RAALTE SHEER STRIPES<br />VAN RAALTE SIMPLY ELEGANT<br />VAN RAALTE EMBROIDERED ELEGANCE<br /></li><li>2002<br />VAN RAALTE SIMPLY LACE </li></ul>Empress Jade Vintagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05908187128319471039noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1811759965927633585.post-35131785219403001252008-04-12T10:13:00.000-07:002008-04-12T17:47:48.173-07:00SALLY SCHRANK - A Van Raalte MysterySALLY SCHRANK by Van Raalte?<br />A reader sent me these pictures to try to date these Van Raalte PJ's, but I could find nothing in the USA trademark database on Sally Schrank and no advertisements for this line. I've never seen this tag before. It's hard to date the pj bottoms accurately because the design is so simple, but with the boxy style and chiffon trim I would have to guess these are 1960s. If anyone has any other items with this label please let me know.<br /><div></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmFZU0ul7XEULoeHesylmrlIoMQWhUqkM50MnxZ5OjK9uJ1AUdNmmoH7tn_9TVqMnZNXgCz1MXU5mRtcKADwzw6H8Eyg7UXb6neT8CRf7IioAJasnIT_e9n7XDDNbYc19OQ0aJqQ9QJBgb/s1600-h/007-4.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5188408437286258274" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmFZU0ul7XEULoeHesylmrlIoMQWhUqkM50MnxZ5OjK9uJ1AUdNmmoH7tn_9TVqMnZNXgCz1MXU5mRtcKADwzw6H8Eyg7UXb6neT8CRf7IioAJasnIT_e9n7XDDNbYc19OQ0aJqQ9QJBgb/s320/007-4.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXKHux5EfmRNBXX_xH5TGt9_N1m6iBiNsvzepjGkhd-YVWlhfzNoEcT7P-00pI46qoeIj0w6q6LCeWcmHCqia8VynFeCebum7PJ9YEiFKC2jcWDupKwbtNiS_XF_pRBEIOkVpflOvxN9fv/s1600-h/003-3.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5188408467351029362" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXKHux5EfmRNBXX_xH5TGt9_N1m6iBiNsvzepjGkhd-YVWlhfzNoEcT7P-00pI46qoeIj0w6q6LCeWcmHCqia8VynFeCebum7PJ9YEiFKC2jcWDupKwbtNiS_XF_pRBEIOkVpflOvxN9fv/s320/003-3.jpg" border="0" /></a></div><div> </div><div>Update: </div><div> </div><div>After posting this question on the <a href="http://forums.ebay.com/db1/forum.jspa?forumID=92">Ebay vintage clothing & accessories forum</a> it has been determined Sally Schrank was a childrens clothing label and were around from at least the late 60s and must have briefly done a line of kids pj's for Van Raalte. One ad was found in the Oneonta Star, The (Newspaper) - February 11, 1971 advertising a Sally Shrank girls pj set, so we know they were around until at least the early 70s. Thanks to <a href="http://stores.ebay.com/Cats-Vintage-and-Designer-Clothing">catbooks1940s</a> for providing this ad info and <a href="http://stores.ebay.com/The-Rhodora">I-am-vintage</a> for providing the photos. </div>Empress Jade Vintagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05908187128319471039noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1811759965927633585.post-33969046984009583102008-03-11T23:15:00.000-07:002008-03-14T10:49:57.018-07:00MISC & Unusual<div>Searching the net always brings up some unusual items and we've found some unique Van Raalte items. </div><br /><div></div><br /><br /><div>A cardboard suitcase shaped box with bakelite handles- courtesy of <a href="http://search.ebay.com/_W0QQsassZswitzerrod">switzerrod</a><br /></div><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEht21jpOZUkrLe5WKzcH8eEJHLw1bxojnStkJ1JFcyz5j3gK34E0JBWhRiYZzMIrPm4V2IwlFQyjNcqu1PifskLM8jSKnRNIC-A3ldawe1qpVQebGkedF6e6L9sYKOMramPhquntivq28hf/s1600-h/smcase3.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5176735722683952066" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEht21jpOZUkrLe5WKzcH8eEJHLw1bxojnStkJ1JFcyz5j3gK34E0JBWhRiYZzMIrPm4V2IwlFQyjNcqu1PifskLM8jSKnRNIC-A3ldawe1qpVQebGkedF6e6L9sYKOMramPhquntivq28hf/s320/smcase3.jpg" border="0" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiD2yVNFIsdYPANP0Vndb8fY7BN33GpKrJu49T0GNTF09kTGsAKHapVJbJGw-CeX0eT_oD0kOD8LeLdtRH6f6yXkvS1YfHkSod48zs_t07XdrvPFFEHz4OdU9zVPXlL18JMoEP87tLQSt7f/s1600-h/smcase1.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5176735628194671538" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiD2yVNFIsdYPANP0Vndb8fY7BN33GpKrJu49T0GNTF09kTGsAKHapVJbJGw-CeX0eT_oD0kOD8LeLdtRH6f6yXkvS1YfHkSod48zs_t07XdrvPFFEHz4OdU9zVPXlL18JMoEP87tLQSt7f/s320/smcase1.jpg" border="0" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><p><br /><a href="http://stores.ebay.com/Empress-Jade-Vintage?refid=store"><br /><img src="http://i231.photobucket.com/albums/ee63/empressjadevintage/clickheretoshop.gif" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a>Empress Jade Vintagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05908187128319471039noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1811759965927633585.post-14122661869871518762008-01-08T18:18:00.000-08:002008-01-09T08:40:38.812-08:00MYTH<div>"MYTH" was one of Van Raalte's extra special lines of lingerie, often including unique lace or appliques. These pieces were constructed in sumptuous, ultra silky, semi sheer nylon or chiffon. A delight to wear. We just have to ask, why don't they make thing like this anymore?<br /><br />Here is a lovely example of an early nylon Myth nightgown dating to the late 40s or early 50s. Courtesy of <a href="http://www.empressjadevintage.com/">Empress Jade Vintage </a><a href="http://www.empressjadevintage.com/"><br /></a><br /><br /><br /><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsiViZvv7HcJhnFRmLtLz-fDQ9061xnHUiQTyM3EW7VhgYqpcR2MmvodnyucvRF3MwaZCejyxP1nn2qQAgJbfoKttWbXu5vwq7Kj7yAYeFly5_YaTIW7Zl7nm-u-MZXghUfBOs8qBtkV4v/s1600-h/vr4.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5153296855745695666" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsiViZvv7HcJhnFRmLtLz-fDQ9061xnHUiQTyM3EW7VhgYqpcR2MmvodnyucvRF3MwaZCejyxP1nn2qQAgJbfoKttWbXu5vwq7Kj7yAYeFly5_YaTIW7Zl7nm-u-MZXghUfBOs8qBtkV4v/s320/vr4.jpg" border="0" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQJwvug3bMpwlGr7k8TpWOARIHiKb1fbXYBEHX3eDYETaO2t-fyZA1NcTbkseO4LFDZ92Qfw3kDCigFqFpsOpdSSUtx6TgWRp4qPvgukl4JiOclPEzwsfd37PloWHIE2eWa4uwN8ubsa33/s1600-h/IMG_0009.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5153296855745695650" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQJwvug3bMpwlGr7k8TpWOARIHiKb1fbXYBEHX3eDYETaO2t-fyZA1NcTbkseO4LFDZ92Qfw3kDCigFqFpsOpdSSUtx6TgWRp4qPvgukl4JiOclPEzwsfd37PloWHIE2eWa4uwN8ubsa33/s320/IMG_0009.JPG" border="0" /></a> </p><p></p><p>Here is a gorgeous example of a Myth chiffon babydoll with unique floral appliques - Courtesy of <a href="http://www.pinkgirlvintagelingerie.com/product.php?key=385">Pink Girl Vintage Lingerie</a></p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKvYlzknXAx4EuEvTL1GT7VOuW-qltighFyHPWUKNuHcIcj15T9-3uM2hml-FNnbCavDrTLW8OjWAIwKG9kTOzchvPReOXmfsI0yN43Dr7CQCJNcYERil6EWOmy2T_8yMapPfD1G9ZacAu/s1600-h/u_vrappliquegown1.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5153299772028489682" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKvYlzknXAx4EuEvTL1GT7VOuW-qltighFyHPWUKNuHcIcj15T9-3uM2hml-FNnbCavDrTLW8OjWAIwKG9kTOzchvPReOXmfsI0yN43Dr7CQCJNcYERil6EWOmy2T_8yMapPfD1G9ZacAu/s320/u_vrappliquegown1.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Totally wild scarlet & black tiger print long leg panties (panty slip) courtesy of <a href="http://www.heavenlyvintagelingerie.com/store/item/20012.Vintage.Van.Raalte.Myth.Long.Leg.Tiger.Panties.~.6">Heavenly Vintage Lingerie</a></p><p> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhmktvRnIpKihvMgbqnAL5t9Idemdz1dPu5wwMSO2351c58ahH4xplXj9KjueuBvpyMYmO0doQ_d8k2ByfNmDhu6H6O05LqKrrDE64-t1ntcPVja_UF4iF_US-nKAYGnfPGZ3mvwp_-pHY/s1600-h/20012.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5153515357911912418" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhmktvRnIpKihvMgbqnAL5t9Idemdz1dPu5wwMSO2351c58ahH4xplXj9KjueuBvpyMYmO0doQ_d8k2ByfNmDhu6H6O05LqKrrDE64-t1ntcPVja_UF4iF_US-nKAYGnfPGZ3mvwp_-pHY/s320/20012.jpg" border="0" /></a></p><br /><p>The cutest ever Myth "Bananas" long leg panty slip Courtesy of <a href="http://www.midnightglamour.com/">Midnight Glamour</a></p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjK2H7-qQ7V2ZUFup9kgdBzpv460gKWqCPRJ4ZQVjwyOIDeT_ZZA8T3uCjZI7FIvXbaEjJ_iU61PA5ySU0zaSFlZhCgz_KWAjlHM6VyLfn0weUPtJK_cWnsYRGGGLWtC_UDHzYYIYZ1ovml/s1600-h/244132628.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5153517294942162930" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjK2H7-qQ7V2ZUFup9kgdBzpv460gKWqCPRJ4ZQVjwyOIDeT_ZZA8T3uCjZI7FIvXbaEjJ_iU61PA5ySU0zaSFlZhCgz_KWAjlHM6VyLfn0weUPtJK_cWnsYRGGGLWtC_UDHzYYIYZ1ovml/s320/244132628.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><p></p></div>Empress Jade Vintagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05908187128319471039noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1811759965927633585.post-4038967427213328912007-12-26T21:27:00.000-08:002008-01-04T13:24:54.597-08:00TAFFEKNITIf you like the SWISHY sound of nylon taffeta, look no further than Van Raalte's TAFFEKNIT. This wonderful fabric has a subtle sheen and the crisp unmistakable sexy swish of taffeta. The Van Raalte company registered the trademark for this fabric in May 1968, but it was in use by the company as early as March 25th, 1963.<br /><br /><br /><br />A gorgeous topaz blue Taffeknit full slip with ecru lace, available at <a href="http://www.empressjadevintage.com/">Empress Jade Vintage<p></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUYcM8YLWYjEwZ9T5PLU-cIQRACHNDrCXogMLspRkLcFvV3ymZPUU_XbCPF2_cLYg-l2lQb3GoxucaIfT8MJwJgba462aVN4rEbZBGYmF6SWXCJnYtPzfZ4gOu8CfpdE1buYFrA_mMVAcV/s1600-h/79409477_o.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5148522265156784018" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUYcM8YLWYjEwZ9T5PLU-cIQRACHNDrCXogMLspRkLcFvV3ymZPUU_XbCPF2_cLYg-l2lQb3GoxucaIfT8MJwJgba462aVN4rEbZBGYmF6SWXCJnYtPzfZ4gOu8CfpdE1buYFrA_mMVAcV/s320/79409477_o.jpg" border="0" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpYgbjaxbWJ2WKO8Pp-OmfTEnLPFHMtMdV2uLi5gVe0Bwn98MfZ1pqQsgJn5nYp0DPROvsyI_XqkKaKknI6WFygDQuxxZJU28G-PWs-x81PGFShFzOKMed4Zy44ELtl6fuQdSTeQnrpmfk/s1600-h/79409613_o.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5148522260861816706" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpYgbjaxbWJ2WKO8Pp-OmfTEnLPFHMtMdV2uLi5gVe0Bwn98MfZ1pqQsgJn5nYp0DPROvsyI_XqkKaKknI6WFygDQuxxZJU28G-PWs-x81PGFShFzOKMed4Zy44ELtl6fuQdSTeQnrpmfk/s320/79409613_o.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><p><br /><a href="http://stores.ebay.com/Empress-Jade-Vintage?refid=store"><br /><img src="http://i231.photobucket.com/albums/ee63/empressjadevintage/clickheretoshop.gif" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br /></p>Empress Jade Vintagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05908187128319471039noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1811759965927633585.post-56738233109841308682007-12-18T14:50:00.000-08:002008-06-16T16:27:00.961-07:00LACEToday we present some ALL LACE creations by Van Raalte. Stunning slips with bombshell styling and sheer illusion lace with the silkiest nylon linings. <div><div><br /><br /><div>A rare FABULACE 50s full slip in rich blue with an emerald chiffon lining. There is a very fine metal side zipper. <a href="http://www.empressjadevintage/">Empress Jad</a><a href="http://www.empressjadevintage/">e Vintage</a></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivdKDXxf0IhiNAbtBWuMAWxZjdhQvd1XhVGGoJhMh7OZgT265b95d5uPKb_fw4tmJgJnSD1QxFcsgl967KrN3okHwDBnoymoaBJWuvZYmtNzj7hd1btFJxYHUfZ0SV2lIviZP0Qsck5JLM/s1600-h/IMG_7779.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5145452231123537618" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivdKDXxf0IhiNAbtBWuMAWxZjdhQvd1XhVGGoJhMh7OZgT265b95d5uPKb_fw4tmJgJnSD1QxFcsgl967KrN3okHwDBnoymoaBJWuvZYmtNzj7hd1btFJxYHUfZ0SV2lIviZP0Qsck5JLM/s320/IMG_7779.jpg" border="0" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHbgB0_9SyuyPjgw776h8iiMzl12uiyN1dEX0hROw7KlXvHmuWgrbDvdbsfRmOWTDARbdtPVe0ORfteWeYdiHrpqFSpOEWPo21V2KmFQTmEyl8WLK1TaMsLXmEjfsh8uV__7omff6ZRi8C/s1600-h/IMG_77681.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5145452226828570306" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHbgB0_9SyuyPjgw776h8iiMzl12uiyN1dEX0hROw7KlXvHmuWgrbDvdbsfRmOWTDARbdtPVe0ORfteWeYdiHrpqFSpOEWPo21V2KmFQTmEyl8WLK1TaMsLXmEjfsh8uV__7omff6ZRi8C/s320/IMG_77681.jpg" border="0" /></a></div><br />Another amazing all lace slip; this one is in caramel colored floral lace over nylon tricot, with nylon side zipper. Circa late 60s. <a href="http://www.empressjadevintage.com/">Empress Jade Vintage<br /></a><div></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitdmsb9g9t1OAZcDKiZOXyY_vStwyw5_pRRnDUQfibKN_4dl8S1GlNRrqYqxHtmm54J1tjxXNPKEzRZiFIARtfuILXCfr0UAuDg0WpkMJ5bqhLwTGbKFY0OstJlQpoYjEVlSjkj3A5fsBk/s1600-h/79389218_o.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5145454404376989458" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitdmsb9g9t1OAZcDKiZOXyY_vStwyw5_pRRnDUQfibKN_4dl8S1GlNRrqYqxHtmm54J1tjxXNPKEzRZiFIARtfuILXCfr0UAuDg0WpkMJ5bqhLwTGbKFY0OstJlQpoYjEVlSjkj3A5fsBk/s320/79389218_o.jpg" border="0" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifB5dCZ5UHc_wafphKwRgDRircsJcHnaYNT3B_B_Eiembmc5zUoj_WdRAb1hkebHnRkmQOwpspP0bR5rIjpX9SoOxRcBwGOFBr3iQ3vbYMN4kPjdh6VHKv_JHivQ6I1h1CBK1qciJHRG4r/s1600-h/79389264_o.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5145454275527970562" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifB5dCZ5UHc_wafphKwRgDRircsJcHnaYNT3B_B_Eiembmc5zUoj_WdRAb1hkebHnRkmQOwpspP0bR5rIjpX9SoOxRcBwGOFBr3iQ3vbYMN4kPjdh6VHKv_JHivQ6I1h1CBK1qciJHRG4r/s320/79389264_o.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Another stunning FABULACE slip this time in JET BLACK courtesy of <a href="http://www.vintageslips.com/">VINTAGESLIPS.COM</a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2Qrzc6vpYwUk8_pGL4xDSi19Td6bYaqD9-JkQeDin7Sq9U6TTfN0250dCX3iplnJHzUWHqd-eO2OrSR1v5J_raguR2j4W1dsmS0ixJZTYHUIl9LSOClwxHiBovrPcmzQylZGGEXuCdalH/s1600-h/z96.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5145456577630441250" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2Qrzc6vpYwUk8_pGL4xDSi19Td6bYaqD9-JkQeDin7Sq9U6TTfN0250dCX3iplnJHzUWHqd-eO2OrSR1v5J_raguR2j4W1dsmS0ixJZTYHUIl9LSOClwxHiBovrPcmzQylZGGEXuCdalH/s320/z96.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><div>A unusual sheer blue nylon and brown lace full slip & matching panties courtesy of <a href="http://stores.ebay.com/floozeesvintage">Floozees Vintage</a></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0XG8uo9e0bMeukojIzShchdBSt6IaJkbrVP8cjsYBZtbA5KZDzXqPuroZ1fciFNYL6xwpXcg5xQIL5UV7j3RSQQeSqumCanM1bxuQc9c0oISOh_bgZdyGvgFf-t1ysgrRuJZgIISQkifW/s1600-h/itemt902.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5155902681123655698" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0XG8uo9e0bMeukojIzShchdBSt6IaJkbrVP8cjsYBZtbA5KZDzXqPuroZ1fciFNYL6xwpXcg5xQIL5UV7j3RSQQeSqumCanM1bxuQc9c0oISOh_bgZdyGvgFf-t1ysgrRuJZgIISQkifW/s320/itemt902.jpg" border="0" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8rzi-28phR8NLt10z3tRIKcI4MIIGZHsGd3fsAJBOzBOw9Cuc6Pe3YKFW0chx7LEBYPtCOtbdkznsrCqIKwO3KIiDeqPqWMCVNW57OInSt_cGReBOpkCV8IGrq_GZY4Xrd9s6hF4LNcjy/s1600-h/vr+panties.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5155902002518822914" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8rzi-28phR8NLt10z3tRIKcI4MIIGZHsGd3fsAJBOzBOw9Cuc6Pe3YKFW0chx7LEBYPtCOtbdkznsrCqIKwO3KIiDeqPqWMCVNW57OInSt_cGReBOpkCV8IGrq_GZY4Xrd9s6hF4LNcjy/s320/vr+panties.jpg" border="0" /></a></div></div></div>Empress Jade Vintagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05908187128319471039noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1811759965927633585.post-33731817528439866102007-12-12T22:46:00.000-08:002009-08-21T09:06:42.665-07:00Van Raalte Labels & Tags<div><div><span style="font-family:verdana;">Van Raalte Label Archive</span><br /><div><br /><div>We are looking for tag and label samples from early Van Raalte pieces ( pre 1950's), so please contact us if you have any in your collection.<br /></div><div> <p></div><div>Tag from a late 40s or early 50s Van Raalte Myth nightgown.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj81rGwMTKjSmYLkPp9784wMKA1Va5vreJE_b_LpHi2hyl1s6sseGSwfXv9Wew0XYLcxjE7HsJ_aA6YAEoCk3zt9cpUAdrAJDonVqQfb8te3m0s6WuoyHumnuq7yMG0SviJUkJmylCqkYgq/s1600-h/IMG_0188.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5153298015386865602" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj81rGwMTKjSmYLkPp9784wMKA1Va5vreJE_b_LpHi2hyl1s6sseGSwfXv9Wew0XYLcxjE7HsJ_aA6YAEoCk3zt9cpUAdrAJDonVqQfb8te3m0s6WuoyHumnuq7yMG0SviJUkJmylCqkYgq/s320/IMG_0188.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Tag from a Stryps rayon nightgown. Originally declared as a 40s nightgown, but I'm thinking this tag looks newer and I can't see the VR font, so dating by tag is impossible. The Stryps line was advertised until the late 1960s.</div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqnhLQ6AxrrpiZ9gF5EXe9PLppI2aiJ9FZ1_rVOYY1rzoiLQHMHmX27hcdiU4hWRDR-yKkF8J84_euqygXbkWE-AGPg9S_xpdAxXOD0UWyqhLUEBXWLep-LVszjhdUAHe3yu43l4RUoJcT/s1600-h/Stryps5.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5143345586923754242" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqnhLQ6AxrrpiZ9gF5EXe9PLppI2aiJ9FZ1_rVOYY1rzoiLQHMHmX27hcdiU4hWRDR-yKkF8J84_euqygXbkWE-AGPg9S_xpdAxXOD0UWyqhLUEBXWLep-LVszjhdUAHe3yu43l4RUoJcT/s320/Stryps5.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><p></div><div>Antron Suavette from a late 50s slip or very early 60s slip. Note: Dupont registered Antron in 1960, but declared first use in commerce as Nov 1959. Tag photo courtesy of <a href="http://shop.ebay.com/merchant/rosemaryproductions">Rosemary Productions</a> </div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEis1vKsxqdJeHgqPs_ziB-oY4ldfzV5WEmtQzRNt5TA0OTOp_7fYKGfXuxvJdofIdxcwYoQTEu8u9m9oC0ZF1EYD6EIQgG51gSVC-BQYYGEWgUZUd5KvjwrRdhEgj1oONeHJcSNSsB_Jwdl/s1600-h/suavette.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5349099769085982386" style="WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 296px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEis1vKsxqdJeHgqPs_ziB-oY4ldfzV5WEmtQzRNt5TA0OTOp_7fYKGfXuxvJdofIdxcwYoQTEu8u9m9oC0ZF1EYD6EIQgG51gSVC-BQYYGEWgUZUd5KvjwrRdhEgj1oONeHJcSNSsB_Jwdl/s400/suavette.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><p></div><div>Tag from a 1950s FABULACE full slip<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGlaRCvN-IN28IIV0Y84my4wzW7hWwmoa5H-VaPwXlNBwvblGU25ExjSAALCzs8W0lodZvy0PMHNOXKVOYLYDDMnAlstUA_TP-zpcwZ6BK-jQKyWw-hWL9d5g910q0wyI6s0NcrKTwqp7p/s1600-h/IMG_7788.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5145452828123991778" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGlaRCvN-IN28IIV0Y84my4wzW7hWwmoa5H-VaPwXlNBwvblGU25ExjSAALCzs8W0lodZvy0PMHNOXKVOYLYDDMnAlstUA_TP-zpcwZ6BK-jQKyWw-hWL9d5g910q0wyI6s0NcrKTwqp7p/s320/IMG_7788.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><p></div><div>Tag from 1950s Opaquelon crystal pleat half slip </div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEix_GAxxlQhid63dn0FGUK9azosX6U0yZf3WIezhIEXrG4g0d6DX45i1oHlsv_wd2tgOQ-UC5SW67wbEdmjIca82mKtG6GQWGSw1z-b3YWwmZv-VZ34V6BvuLiyxo7Iff_JHAIaAjfmtMoq/s1600-h/IMG_5747.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5146112401956671314" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEix_GAxxlQhid63dn0FGUK9azosX6U0yZf3WIezhIEXrG4g0d6DX45i1oHlsv_wd2tgOQ-UC5SW67wbEdmjIca82mKtG6GQWGSw1z-b3YWwmZv-VZ34V6BvuLiyxo7Iff_JHAIaAjfmtMoq/s320/IMG_5747.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><p></div><div>Tag from a 60s lace full slip. NOTE: the font changed sometime in the early 60s. In 1960 advertisements they are still using the old font and by 1962 all ads were using the new scrolled font. I can't find any 1961 ads, but we can assume they changed over sometime in 61 / 62.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXDxA21y8uc1wTD7bUq0qtnoHYiAlTJnlcB_PzBNxrCXooveUVe1pjVkkU8-jcqLt_ZKiWJ37xYbf-J_ZkkEPH-Ub9qNb_pr15uWiGtoGTLgUJRxMUq6EemE61A1E1B1djbql9f9_CFvkK/s1600-h/79389447_o.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5145453592628170482" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXDxA21y8uc1wTD7bUq0qtnoHYiAlTJnlcB_PzBNxrCXooveUVe1pjVkkU8-jcqLt_ZKiWJ37xYbf-J_ZkkEPH-Ub9qNb_pr15uWiGtoGTLgUJRxMUq6EemE61A1E1B1djbql9f9_CFvkK/s320/79389447_o.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><p></div><div>Van Raalte of Canada tag taken from a 60s full slip<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1bk3tPEkz7QnmSE0gA-n-RbcBMO71v6aDYjqGCv6o75w-46aDu9M5w3ULchC16q0C162d5nZMfCcNRekuhksH-RQppOh_DrfwIzEs14UemaXaSMJ4Sp5q1ixnIqp5qnM4aNvyViJ2VGQJ/s1600-h/DSCN7364.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5349095964133104850" style="WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 329px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1bk3tPEkz7QnmSE0gA-n-RbcBMO71v6aDYjqGCv6o75w-46aDu9M5w3ULchC16q0C162d5nZMfCcNRekuhksH-RQppOh_DrfwIzEs14UemaXaSMJ4Sp5q1ixnIqp5qnM4aNvyViJ2VGQJ/s400/DSCN7364.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Tag from a late 70s early 80s nightgown, courtesy of <a href="http://stores.shop.ebay.com/Pinup-Dresses__W0QQ_armrsZ1">Pinupdresses</a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJMNRpzQmNwy302az7cyeejqPoe95qDuofQIkQPy-xR79sZYGYKpx7y8IYdutoSghYSgTa9mBf2q1QpXwaX1HHhAjn8Nc9Zhybw06QlDxrR_sUbMQQKtdpFCApvO38Iy4i9vkChVWLK2Rp/s1600-h/vanraalte80snightgownpinupdresses.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5372447533557799122" style="WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 60px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJMNRpzQmNwy302az7cyeejqPoe95qDuofQIkQPy-xR79sZYGYKpx7y8IYdutoSghYSgTa9mBf2q1QpXwaX1HHhAjn8Nc9Zhybw06QlDxrR_sUbMQQKtdpFCApvO38Iy4i9vkChVWLK2Rp/s400/vanraalte80snightgownpinupdresses.jpg" border="0" /></a></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizBAsaUqdoqfbs5Ehnsi7kr23OH5dT1mzuMsLw1MvX6WxLjgo6DcHTu3lHrCUPrS_1YFUWpXE6ZSF3BMIAPA6C2GbFtbORgy14q1bXtPixKMDFqzdxy3g8BOYpiouFyccDDEZ_TOzaxg6s/s1600-h/vanraalte80snightgownpinupdresses.jpg"></a><br /><div></div></div></div></div>Empress Jade Vintagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05908187128319471039noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1811759965927633585.post-43246542700924854742007-12-12T18:00:00.000-08:002009-06-19T11:59:52.201-07:00STRYPSSerious lingerie collectors always hope to acquire at least one piece from Van <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Raalte's</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">STRYPS</span> line. The 1940's pieces are a delicious curve hugging spun rayon knit. The pattern is the most subtle tone on tone; alternating shiny and matte stripes. Gloriously comfortable with undeniable sex appeal, these gowns are my absolute favorite.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgY06z4lC0shqWG3tqg4irMaS97_De5jWySW1IHi7w-EhdLKcFtfVGLp-nf8ZTsNU979njceOGTcy9qrWan5ywxkVg-gbGdIZ1RU9wNffCgI0xLOYH2yc4nqK9Z_MXhQnWGJ3C3iR91eKsj/s1600-h/6e_1_sbl.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5166732844946002386" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgY06z4lC0shqWG3tqg4irMaS97_De5jWySW1IHi7w-EhdLKcFtfVGLp-nf8ZTsNU979njceOGTcy9qrWan5ywxkVg-gbGdIZ1RU9wNffCgI0xLOYH2yc4nqK9Z_MXhQnWGJ3C3iR91eKsj/s320/6e_1_sbl.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br />A Cerulean Blue Stryps Ballet Length Nightgown, courtesy of <a href="http://search.ebay.ca/_W0QQsassZgun_st_girl">GUN STREET VINTAGE</a> , likely a 60s vintage.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgo7QWmbCvNJMS3dsbDpz8SEfoSMZB_aefhUOkdumdV_PmzTLFIxuEo73-WbGM_y2w-GDQVesNAY1D6qmvmdv5od6qdFSHK6Hwg-0k_-V6NljCN0nP3-Hib-Z2tEq-5wjtWHz6QsUM1Azc/s1600-h/strypes_1.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5146489242387222386" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgo7QWmbCvNJMS3dsbDpz8SEfoSMZB_aefhUOkdumdV_PmzTLFIxuEo73-WbGM_y2w-GDQVesNAY1D6qmvmdv5od6qdFSHK6Hwg-0k_-V6NljCN0nP3-Hib-Z2tEq-5wjtWHz6QsUM1Azc/s320/strypes_1.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Here is a truly gorgeous example of a S<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">tryps</span> nightgown in lavender pink, recently sold on EBay by the <a href="http://search.ebay.com/_W0QQsassZsilkenhouse"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">Silkenhouse</span></a> who also has their own website at <a href="http://www.silverscreenloungerie.com/">http://www.silverscreenloungerie.com/</a><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0mZvKX61TDa97Zhasuy9-M3XY661JZH2UsI3RfDusLTGw34_CDDePOb-RUoSC2m2uicUX5tYbw9kbSFYBmnJi3S-cR_zVXE9fFOVoLY7SmqeTK_g8BVHV7oX0uE7jJU9aMcnEnAk5obCn/s1600-h/Stryps3.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5143342425827824370" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0mZvKX61TDa97Zhasuy9-M3XY661JZH2UsI3RfDusLTGw34_CDDePOb-RUoSC2m2uicUX5tYbw9kbSFYBmnJi3S-cR_zVXE9fFOVoLY7SmqeTK_g8BVHV7oX0uE7jJU9aMcnEnAk5obCn/s320/Stryps3.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiYFL2tlcMmaSZqtfKGVUqq2qVnVHCMXEbgDL2EqSv7m50rlrSuvwiGJIPF2XVoCGFAErGnFJ5YyVSn7Ba2liV99niNwG5t4oG9lG3NCm9lbxVUGeOaq2Zz_21LVCpu_lPKyLBygADBHQ8/s1600-h/Stryps4.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5143342004921029346" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiYFL2tlcMmaSZqtfKGVUqq2qVnVHCMXEbgDL2EqSv7m50rlrSuvwiGJIPF2XVoCGFAErGnFJ5YyVSn7Ba2liV99niNwG5t4oG9lG3NCm9lbxVUGeOaq2Zz_21LVCpu_lPKyLBygADBHQ8/s320/Stryps4.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br />Here is another V neck Stryps gown in baby blue courtesy of <a href="http://stores.ebay.com/Molly-Ritas-Vintage-Fashion">Molly Rita's Vintage Fashion</a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFuWjSKuwPemjUh4o8Brrbj2hPbczPrBNuF_dX09MKaZ6N8L8DsBICJLfVjzg_dIeNvKxJy4Q8SA_ZxPbwZ8vriBohbUlMr5f9jNXVFX17f4Q-u_6x0gGzU0hjsn8pMPlvvF1DT8AmXRfG/s1600-h/89659428_tp.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5143273199544947394" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFuWjSKuwPemjUh4o8Brrbj2hPbczPrBNuF_dX09MKaZ6N8L8DsBICJLfVjzg_dIeNvKxJy4Q8SA_ZxPbwZ8vriBohbUlMr5f9jNXVFX17f4Q-u_6x0gGzU0hjsn8pMPlvvF1DT8AmXRfG/s320/89659428_tp.jpg" border="0" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiF15jCbayTN9XQi1H9rbgBVgmVChm77-Tm33hBKPJyl1xMssBBHpI_GdTmZxq7iecJvUvOQwLb05zMQJ0Hchxgyd_Ot5jeaYiLe1JAj4ZBcGLUMihTlJa62SLyuJFl9J2EkEYnHLBgvx7I/s1600-h/89935009_tp.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5143273706351088338" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiF15jCbayTN9XQi1H9rbgBVgmVChm77-Tm33hBKPJyl1xMssBBHpI_GdTmZxq7iecJvUvOQwLb05zMQJ0Hchxgyd_Ot5jeaYiLe1JAj4ZBcGLUMihTlJa62SLyuJFl9J2EkEYnHLBgvx7I/s320/89935009_tp.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br />Following their huge success of their Stryps line of knit rayon lingerie, Van Raalte found many imitations or "knockoffs" of this style on the market. They did, however, license Sears to sell this style, but not under the "Stryps" name. Sears sold this unique style under the Charmode name, and called them simply "Rayon Tricot". Here is an example of a lavender pink Charmode teddy ( or onesie) which is identical to the lavender pink gown show at the top of this page. Information and photos courtesy of the <a href="http://search.ebay.com/_W0QQsassZsilkenhouse">Silkenhouse</a> and the <a href="http://www.silverscreenloungerie.com/">http://www.silverscreenloungerie.com/</a><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJWi8Xt3YoGTjQkUQyTmwgscF-3Y4rwwjX2Hvgdm2LL-P7TMf7VxRTsbg3tq6eAKUDRAqpiV-oU4ZectqmO1ZmIN4nVlqrB5VRoxlB1i_tDhXEd-UW7zpjcb94MpcU9IRXWy4fzdI1fP-c/s1600-h/Mar4.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5145813747110776642" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJWi8Xt3YoGTjQkUQyTmwgscF-3Y4rwwjX2Hvgdm2LL-P7TMf7VxRTsbg3tq6eAKUDRAqpiV-oU4ZectqmO1ZmIN4nVlqrB5VRoxlB1i_tDhXEd-UW7zpjcb94MpcU9IRXWy4fzdI1fP-c/s320/Mar4.JPG" border="0" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjETLshUizp8tR-pQW90Tup5WrUARgBEaMvSz8uDuBFUcbaAIpCaYFIR5EdX7LWULwBrSwcfBLUdKw47yJQpPo7ASck_VQWfOvej1ZwZG-SY-px_d6Ce3GpXhiBaz17gkyxlV0M32XeaYca/s1600-h/vr+onsie.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5145813704161103666" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjETLshUizp8tR-pQW90Tup5WrUARgBEaMvSz8uDuBFUcbaAIpCaYFIR5EdX7LWULwBrSwcfBLUdKw47yJQpPo7ASck_VQWfOvej1ZwZG-SY-px_d6Ce3GpXhiBaz17gkyxlV0M32XeaYca/s320/vr+onsie.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br />About dating.<br />The earliest Stryps ad we found was dated 1933 and the latest was 1968.<br /><a href="http://www.newspaperarchive.com/FreePdfViewer.aspx?firstvisit=true"></a><br /><br /><br /><p><br /><a href="http://stores.ebay.com/Empress-Jade-Vintage?refid=store"><br /><img alt="Photobucket" src="http://i231.photobucket.com/albums/ee63/empressjadevintage/clickheretoshop.gif" border="0" /></a></p>Empress Jade Vintagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05908187128319471039noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1811759965927633585.post-40554635374314794932007-12-10T10:35:00.000-08:002008-03-20T18:40:47.467-07:00Opaquelon<div>Probably one of Van Raalte's most famous and coveted lines of lingerie. Buttery soft and silky luxury nylon, often with amazing lace, chiffon and crystal pleat treatments. </div><br /><div></div><br /><div>A masterpiece in pink crystal pleats courtesy of <a href="http://www.empressjadevintage.com/">Empress Jade Vintage</a></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdK5F7Gv_pc5T04BcgrTci4ryzsgizXIqehSkenU54_yIHPtdtORT8ikXtE7eufuB6NYFqSwpwtAm7-FlgZcT1e-y1rAg4A84mz_lPyClNEEoGMe3vMVwjOB_pZe4wBIIy8uJYaKbIaS9a/s1600-h/dec12_013.jpg"></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxyrNyS92V0SW4tmnEtty3kJ5mWntCAjtcnk0dAlzrvGns5EG5xIzxmK4TlloHVk8N8WO6iDzRbgWkr9Am-HHeaHOklQq7CnF7JDl87kCXu-STK4a1xV9mrDdaIABLqzLCMYboNxJ3Uqu4/s1600-h/vr.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5180003063862852962" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxyrNyS92V0SW4tmnEtty3kJ5mWntCAjtcnk0dAlzrvGns5EG5xIzxmK4TlloHVk8N8WO6iDzRbgWkr9Am-HHeaHOklQq7CnF7JDl87kCXu-STK4a1xV9mrDdaIABLqzLCMYboNxJ3Uqu4/s320/vr.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />Here is a exceptionally lovely black opaquelon full slip recently sold by <a href="http://search.ebay.com/_W0QQfgtpZ1QQfrppZ25QQsassZcork123QQssPageNameZMERCQ5fVICQ5fRCRXQ5fPr4Q5fPcNQ5fQ5fSI">auction EBAY seller cork123</a> Notice the amazing deep scalloped lace and chiffon hem. To die for!<br /><br /><br /></div><div><div><div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzV9fWArf4WnFyVR7-KyQgUm72cbUiWiLlaZd0f1oWFmGUS3GnkZ2S3k9Mw2wH4sZNBuaq8n0qhJNlK6DtZqOScgI8j4G-TGPJoHowCZlUq_sQ99w3drQhixeh70I_6W8LdQshwmF9foET/s1600-h/opaquelon+black+slip.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5142415417266524786" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzV9fWArf4WnFyVR7-KyQgUm72cbUiWiLlaZd0f1oWFmGUS3GnkZ2S3k9Mw2wH4sZNBuaq8n0qhJNlK6DtZqOScgI8j4G-TGPJoHowCZlUq_sQ99w3drQhixeh70I_6W8LdQshwmF9foET/s320/opaquelon+black+slip.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Here is a unique 50s 2 tone opaquelon suit slip. We've never seen one in grey & white before. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiBqA9L0cTFF4NXCpwChAEra6uIYoKvo9ClC_pDYDjIVvlGaAequVMrIReZW-3iqO969_8UXSGTl0VqoXMuvVRDKAE0lA3jgaqG4wThIWEL97Zmab1c19G7CbZYCvuF4gwBCymOAvoW8dJ/s1600-h/img_6843.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5142418681441669762" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiBqA9L0cTFF4NXCpwChAEra6uIYoKvo9ClC_pDYDjIVvlGaAequVMrIReZW-3iqO969_8UXSGTl0VqoXMuvVRDKAE0lA3jgaqG4wThIWEL97Zmab1c19G7CbZYCvuF4gwBCymOAvoW8dJ/s320/img_6843.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br />A gorgeous feminine peachy pink opaquelon full slip currently available from <a href="http://www.mainstreetvintage.com/listingview.php?num=4271&ref=">The Purse Diva at Main Street Vintage</a><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJRqcQSSvL8CEbSm5CzIIDtg__tbqAid16yvuJSown7UPr4iIuLd7v6alQYczLx3VpaX3yDWATTDpUH4R6CLGjyp8zl10U-8eLq2VLWqYISeen_bTOjsRDbnyI3JmiFNnSX-PjvkmjRs8x/s1600-h/elainepeach1.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5142422254854460050" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJRqcQSSvL8CEbSm5CzIIDtg__tbqAid16yvuJSown7UPr4iIuLd7v6alQYczLx3VpaX3yDWATTDpUH4R6CLGjyp8zl10U-8eLq2VLWqYISeen_bTOjsRDbnyI3JmiFNnSX-PjvkmjRs8x/s320/elainepeach1.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /></div></div><br /><br /><div>A Navy Blue Opaquelone Half Slip with crystal pleat and lace hem, courtesy of <a href="http://www.empressjadevintage.com/index.php?pageid=2&itemid=145">Empress Jade Vintage</a></div><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBOjrzvA_rQgGPhNWSVZYYIrMfNJ0ZaHKHxk3dLX-8zwnsPBvNpjmSq0UreVwPJvNIuwyMHVFCIK-GTeSl_7YYH8DcYsqpQYlvahdRh11Mqm5Fb6UxdX2p2YDFRtHJ4c92IcckOdhGx2ft/s1600-h/img_5737.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5142426803224826530" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBOjrzvA_rQgGPhNWSVZYYIrMfNJ0ZaHKHxk3dLX-8zwnsPBvNpjmSq0UreVwPJvNIuwyMHVFCIK-GTeSl_7YYH8DcYsqpQYlvahdRh11Mqm5Fb6UxdX2p2YDFRtHJ4c92IcckOdhGx2ft/s320/img_5737.jpg" border="0" /></a></div><br /><br /><div></div><div>Black Chantilly Lace & Deep Crystal Pleat Flounce Hem Opaquelon Full Slip - Contributed by <a href="http://stores.ebay.com/eHappy-Vintage">EHappy Vintage</a></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEi5SvBwJRV3DHIwVxW_BA-N8nnnGovdwgrM_-2JrReOiWffi58nSO_sie95XAdQtWSvp6_o_ExH84KoDefGi8HXLOKk0-Xzdc7C4OL9ZbpA44Y6x_5aQFuWgN_7bKjzPMYOhiNEtqkSAf/s1600-h/110507124.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5142468734990537394" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEi5SvBwJRV3DHIwVxW_BA-N8nnnGovdwgrM_-2JrReOiWffi58nSO_sie95XAdQtWSvp6_o_ExH84KoDefGi8HXLOKk0-Xzdc7C4OL9ZbpA44Y6x_5aQFuWgN_7bKjzPMYOhiNEtqkSAf/s320/110507124.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><div></div></div></div>Empress Jade Vintagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05908187128319471039noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1811759965927633585.post-46150072494560902292007-12-08T09:57:00.000-08:002008-10-06T16:09:28.758-07:00SHEERIOVan Raalte's <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">SHEERIO</span> line, used the most beautiful silky and ultra sheer nylon imaginable. Most of the labels I've seen have the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">SHEERIO</span> name on them, but <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">occasionally</span> you will see the same fabric called <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">PHILMY Sheerio, or sometimes just PHYLMY</span>. These <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_8">pieces</span> are becoming harder to find and are <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_9">commanding</span> high prices, so if you have an opportunity to own a <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_10">Sheerio</span> piece do not pass it up.<br /><br />"Sheerio" trademark registered in 1934, but was in use as early as 1931. The trademark was renewed by Van Raalte in 1974. It is now dead.<br /><br /><br />Here is a great <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_11">Sheerio</span> Ad from 1949<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqurE9qggZxEbPuGwbVH0AgwIsJrHq5wLWUlJW4glKxjycx6UuAcbkYkdmk-FS1jBNmE7K1iHpatfyIRgaFNY9Q2vC9g4N8j5aaSCjeKP4shFJ77TGw34jtx_zPoZeaokK6tnGTR696enG/s1600-h/vr+1994+sheerio.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5141666151631802946" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqurE9qggZxEbPuGwbVH0AgwIsJrHq5wLWUlJW4glKxjycx6UuAcbkYkdmk-FS1jBNmE7K1iHpatfyIRgaFNY9Q2vC9g4N8j5aaSCjeKP4shFJ77TGw34jtx_zPoZeaokK6tnGTR696enG/s320/vr+1994+sheerio.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br />A superb PHYLMY full slip with embroidered chiffon <a href="http://www.empressjadevintage.com/">Empress Jade Vintage<br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5175499081340349346" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqVCfOabVnggo8sBDYnBKtmbNIjQouaj4J_Ck44WUjctoMIEIfYLH0r5qF5NMm4CHc_nWPLB3QgLlwlx2N0O0t4Rar-gb_EK3f4cCz2rQgGlklvegWkbuME4WYjp-6RCaJjeJLN2e0lHY0/s320/VR.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br />A delicious crystal pleat <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_12">Sheerio</span> nightgown and a rare <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_13">Sheerio</span> teddy both courtesy of <a href="http://www.heavenlyvintagelingerie.com/store/item/60029.Vintage.Pink.Van.Raalte.Sheerio.Pleats.Nightgown.~.36">Heavenly Vintage Lingerie</a><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlSblcgvs8jpex5zLJm2n9Xablr_zdEumSfxhStvJE_GQ7FnaLe3VVnzwz0gapC5rXZJuSGcmOJOrYiGfq6-IrNUK1Dd2gl4xFtuwEAUyP_bXTBSGfAnoM4TJc-SszseNIfPUNMveUrFSU/s1600-h/60029.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5141667916863361618" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlSblcgvs8jpex5zLJm2n9Xablr_zdEumSfxhStvJE_GQ7FnaLe3VVnzwz0gapC5rXZJuSGcmOJOrYiGfq6-IrNUK1Dd2gl4xFtuwEAUyP_bXTBSGfAnoM4TJc-SszseNIfPUNMveUrFSU/s320/60029.jpg" border="0" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhizMO7EotCUwb0l2DADgEt_x-TC1FuRLuGIzOiV1slql24QWHv0j66rpxKww94kUWVhGt8fYAoTYqNozhDSEvpbFKozdMaz9QV_Vov3wagFv_14HDWWT3Qxpr91Va8_uge_qDKlC86Giwe/s1600-h/12012.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5141669445871719010" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhizMO7EotCUwb0l2DADgEt_x-TC1FuRLuGIzOiV1slql24QWHv0j66rpxKww94kUWVhGt8fYAoTYqNozhDSEvpbFKozdMaz9QV_Vov3wagFv_14HDWWT3Qxpr91Va8_uge_qDKlC86Giwe/s320/12012.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><p>A pale blue flounced Sheerio nightgown with embroidered chiffon - courtesy of <a href="http://stores.ebay.ca/heartsvintage">Heartsvintage</a></p><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQUApKCmLrBXzIN7Gk1PNZFGDjNB-JkI2k4SEM2Xp7ddWkJAJMVeZuL5zc-vq8Yi3F9WwUkzuGDZKs7DLVSvEeEGavXppheued05_VMagg85DFDWNc7VhvM3urTzWwG089V-pitNh010nk/s1600-h/92469178_tp.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5146486450658479970" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQUApKCmLrBXzIN7Gk1PNZFGDjNB-JkI2k4SEM2Xp7ddWkJAJMVeZuL5zc-vq8Yi3F9WwUkzuGDZKs7DLVSvEeEGavXppheued05_VMagg85DFDWNc7VhvM3urTzWwG089V-pitNh010nk/s320/92469178_tp.jpg" border="0" /></a>Empress Jade Vintagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05908187128319471039noreply@blogger.com3