Vintage Research Resources

Crystal Campbell

Designer Resources <a href="http://www.designerhistory.com">Designer History</a> <a href="http://www.fashionwindows.com/fashion_designers/default.asp">Fashion Windows</a> <a href="http://fashion.about.com/od/designersaz/Designers_A_to_Z.htm">Fashion at About.com</a> – Lots of info here! (beware of pop ups) <a href="http://www.infomat.com/whoswho/">Infomat’s Who’s Who</a> – includes new designers <a href="http://www.modeaparis.com/va/couturiers/index.html">Mode a Paris</a> – Great info Hawaiian Resources <a href="http://www.vintagecityclothing.com/pages/hawaiian-buttons">Hawaiian Buttons</a> This is from the book – Hawaiian Shirt Designs – Nancy N. Schiffer <a href="http://www.vintagecityclothing.com/pages/hawaiian-labels">Hawaiian Labels</a> – From Books and Friends! <a href="http://vintagec.startlogic.com/steelbook/steel.html">The Hawaiian Shirt</a> – Its Art & History – Thomas Steele <a href="http://www.vintagehawaiianshirt.net/rayonT2.htm">Vintage Hawaiian Shirt</a> – So many Hawaiian shirts, so Little time! <a href="http://www.athm.org/exhibitions_hawaii.htm">American Textile History Museum</a> – Old Exhibit w/ some pics. Lace Resources <a href="http://lace.lacefairy.com">Lace Fairy</a> <a href="http://www.marlamallett.com/l-other.htm">Marla Mallett</a> <a href="http://www.fashion-era.com/Vintage_fashion/a15_lace_vintage_1.htm">Fashion-Era</a> Label Resources <a href="http://www.vintagefashionguild.org/component/option,com_alphacontent/Itemid,100/">Vintage Fashion Guild</a> – Label Resource <a href="http://www.redcloud.co.jp/detail/work_tag.htm"> Work Tags – Vintage work clothing</a> <a href="http://www.redcloud.co.jp/detail/tag.htm">T-shirt Tags</a> Motorcycle/Leather Jackets Resouces <a href="http://www.vintagemotorcyclejackets.com/noframehome.htm">Vintage Motorcycle Jackets</a> – includes other leather jackets <a href="http://www.acmedepot.com ">Flight Jackets</a> Levis, Lees, Wrangler Resouces <a href="http://www.redcloud.co.jp/detail/rivet.htm">Levis 501 Details</a> <a href="http://www.redcloud.co.jp/detail/lee.htm">Lee Details</a> <a href="http://www.redcloud.co.jp/detail/wrangler.htm">Wrangler Tags</a> <a href="http://www.vintagemotorcyclejackets.com/index-denim.htm">Jean Jackets</a> – includes Lee & Wranglers <a href="http://www.vintagecityclothing.com/pages/lee-history">Lee Jean History</a> – History of Lee jeans. <a href="http://www.levisguide.com/">Levis Guide</a> Other Resources <a href="http://www.thethriftshopper.com">The Thrift Shopper</a> – Find a thrift store near you! <a href="http://www.vintagecityclothing.com/pages/style-terms">Style Terms w/ Pictures</a> – From Vintage Clothing Accessories Ebay Board <a href="http://www.vintagecityclothing.com/pages/color-terms">Color Terms</a> – List from Vintage Clothing Accessories Ebay Board <a href="http://tx4.us/nbs/nbs-a.htm">Color Names</a> – With color samples <a href="http://www.vintagecityclothing.com/pages/buzz-words">Buzz Words</a> – List from Vintage Clothing Accessories Ebay Board <a href="http://www.vintagecityclothing.com/pages/how-to-measure">How to Measure</a> – From Vintage Clothing Accessories Ebay Board <a href="http://www.vintagefashionguild.org">Vintage Fashion Guild</a> <a href="http://www.geocities.com/knot.geo/index.html">KNOT</a> – Kollectors of Nasty Old Ties! Great 40’s Ties Site! <a href="http://www.dressking.com/search/glossary.htm">Dress King</a> – Fashion Glossary <a href="http://www.hatsuk.com/hatsuk/hatsukhtml/bible/glossary.htm">Hats UK</a> – Hat Glossary <a href="http://fashion.about.com/cs/designers/l/blpronounce.htm">Pronunciation of Designer Names</a> <a href="http://www.costumes.org/history/100pages/1934sears.htm">1934 Sears Catalog Pictures</a> <a href="http://www.vintagecityclothing.com/pages/foga">1941 FOGA List</a> – Bbrueg from Fashion Trac <a href="http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/rn/">RN Database</a> <a href="http://www.uspto.gov/main/trademarks.htm">Trademark Search</a> <a href="http://retro-fashion-history.com/index.html">Fashion History</a> <a href="http://www.vam.ac.uk/collections/fashion/index.html">Victoria & Albert Museum</a> – Lots of Everything <a href="http://www.doylenewyork.com/default.htm">Doyle New York Auctions</a> <a href="http://www.alligatorfur.com/alligator/croc.htm">Croc or Gator?</a> – This will help you tell the difference! <a href="http://www.mainstreetvintage.com/lisa/patterns.html">Miss Helene’s Vintage Patterns Information</a> – Great Pattern Info! <a href="http://inventors.about.com/library/weekly/aa082497.htm">History of the Zipper</a>(watch out for pop ups or ads) <a href="http://www.dollreference.com/index.html">Doll Reference</a> – GREAT BARBIE FASHIONS HERE <a href="http://www.ditzyprints.com/dpburnchart.html">Fiber Burn Test</a> – How to <a href="http://www.fabrics.net/fabricsr.asp">Burn Test Results</a> – Smell Descriptions <a href="http://reviews.ebay.com/Quickly-Dating-Mens-Vintage-Suits_W0QQugidZ10000000004017916">Dating Mens Suits</a> <a href="http://reviews.ebay.com/Dating-Vintage-Neckties-from-the-30s-thru-the-60s_W0QQugidZ10000000003472300">Dating Vintage Ties</a> <a href="http://reviews.ebay.com/Clues-to-Dating-Vintage-Mens-Dress-Shirts_W0QQugidZ10000000003960335">Dating Men’s Shirts</a> <a href="http://www.verabradley.com/Site/Store/Retired.aspx#returntohappiness">Vera Bradley Retired Patterns</a> Now I know no one believes me, but I saw this on AMW (Americas Most Wanted), so take it for what you think its worth. I can’t figure it out, it does not seem to work for me. They say you can date a garment by the ILGWU tag. It said that you have to look at the last 2 numbers on the back of the tag and that was the date. They called and this is what they were told. You can follow the link below and it takes you to the page of the investigation. If you scroll to the bottom you will see it. The 2 numbers above the long row of numbers means something too, probably the month but usually we can’t see that part of the tag unless we take a seam out. Now take this for what its worth, but this is what they said, I’m not making it up! <a href="http://www.amw.com/features/feature_story_detail.cfm?id=145">A Bone Cold Case</a> Jewelry Resources <a href="http://www.enchantedlearning.com/jewel/glossary">Enchanted Learning</a> – Jewelry Glossary Shoe & Handbag Resources <a href="http://www.vintagefashionguild.org/content/view/609/82/">Vintage Fashion Guild</a> – Shoes Resource <a href="http://www.otal.umd.edu/~vg/amst205.F97/vj08/project6.html">Women’s Fashions Shoes</a> <a href="http://www.highheelshoemuseum.com/">High Heel Shoe Museum</a> <a href="http://eng.shoe-icons.com/index.htm">Shoe Icon</a> – Awesome Shoe Museum <a href="http://www.centuryinshoes.com/">Soulmates </a>- A Century in Shoes <a href="http://www.zappos.com/glossary.zhtml">Zappos Shoe and Handbag Glossary</a> <a href="http://www.accessoryweb.com/howtosell/handbag.html">Handbag Shapes</a> – Awesome site! <a href="http://www.i18nguy.com/l10n/shoes.html">Shoe Conversion Chart</a> MORE TO COME!

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Vintage Research Resources 2009-10-03T22:36:17-04:00 *Designer Resources* <a href="http://www.designerhistory.com">Designer History</a> <a href="http://www.fashionwindows.com/fashion_designers/default.asp">Fashion Windows</a> <a href="http://fashion.about.com/od/designersaz/Designers_A_to_Z.htm">Fashion at About.com</a> - Lots of info here! (beware of pop ups) <a href="http://www.infomat.com/whoswho/">Infomat's Who's Who</a> - includes new designers <a href="http://www.modeaparis.com/va/couturiers/index.html">Mode a Paris</a> - Great info *Hawaiian Resources* <a href="http://www.vintagecityclothing.com/pages/hawaiian-buttons">Hawaiian Buttons</a> This is from the book - Hawaiian Shirt Designs - Nancy N. Schiffer <a href="http://www.vintagecityclothing.com/pages/hawaiian-labels">Hawaiian Labels</a> - From Books and Friends! <a href="http://vintagec.startlogic.com/steelbook/steel.html">The Hawaiian Shirt</a> - Its Art & History - Thomas Steele <a href="http://www.vintagehawaiianshirt.net/rayonT2.htm">Vintage Hawaiian Shirt</a> - So many Hawaiian shirts, so Little time! <a href="http://www.athm.org/exhibitions_hawaii.htm">American Textile History Museum</a> - Old Exhibit w/ some pics. *Lace Resources* <a href="http://lace.lacefairy.com">Lace Fairy</a> <a href="http://www.marlamallett.com/l-other.htm">Marla Mallett</a> <a href="http://www.fashion-era.com/Vintage_fashion/a15_lace_vintage_1.htm">Fashion-Era</a> *Label Resources* <a href="http://www.vintagefashionguild.org/component/option,com_alphacontent/Itemid,100/">Vintage Fashion Guild</a> - Label Resource <a href="http://www.redcloud.co.jp/detail/work_tag.htm"> Work Tags - Vintage work clothing</a> <a href="http://www.redcloud.co.jp/detail/tag.htm">T-shirt Tags</a> *Motorcycle/Leather Jackets Resouces* <a href="http://www.vintagemotorcyclejackets.com/noframehome.htm">Vintage Motorcycle Jackets</a> - includes other leather jackets <a href="http://www.acmedepot.com ">Flight Jackets</a> *Levis, Lees, Wrangler Resouces* <a href="http://www.redcloud.co.jp/detail/rivet.htm">Levis 501 Details</a> <a href="http://www.redcloud.co.jp/detail/lee.htm">Lee Details</a> <a href="http://www.redcloud.co.jp/detail/wrangler.htm">Wrangler Tags</a> <a href="http://www.vintagemotorcyclejackets.com/index-denim.htm">Jean Jackets</a> - includes Lee & Wranglers <a href="http://www.vintagecityclothing.com/pages/lee-history">Lee Jean History</a> - History of Lee jeans. <a href="http://www.levisguide.com/">Levis Guide</a> *Other Resources* <a href="http://www.thethriftshopper.com">The Thrift Shopper</a> - Find a thrift store near you! <a href="http://www.vintagecityclothing.com/pages/style-terms">Style Terms w/ Pictures</a> - From Vintage Clothing Accessories Ebay Board <a href="http://www.vintagecityclothing.com/pages/color-terms">Color Terms</a> - List from Vintage Clothing Accessories Ebay Board <a href="http://tx4.us/nbs/nbs-a.htm">Color Names</a> - With color samples <a href="http://www.vintagecityclothing.com/pages/buzz-words">Buzz Words</a> - List from Vintage Clothing Accessories Ebay Board <a href="http://www.vintagecityclothing.com/pages/how-to-measure">How to Measure</a> - From Vintage Clothing Accessories Ebay Board <a href="http://www.vintagefashionguild.org">Vintage Fashion Guild</a> <a href="http://www.geocities.com/knot.geo/index.html">KNOT</a> - Kollectors of Nasty Old Ties! Great 40's Ties Site! <a href="http://www.dressking.com/search/glossary.htm">Dress King</a> - Fashion Glossary <a href="http://www.hatsuk.com/hatsuk/hatsukhtml/bible/glossary.htm">Hats UK</a> - Hat Glossary <a href="http://fashion.about.com/cs/designers/l/blpronounce.htm">Pronunciation of Designer Names</a> <a href="http://www.costumes.org/history/100pages/1934sears.htm">1934 Sears Catalog Pictures</a> <a href="http://www.vintagecityclothing.com/pages/foga">1941 FOGA List</a> - Bbrueg from Fashion Trac <a href="http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/rn/">RN Database</a> <a href="http://www.uspto.gov/main/trademarks.htm">Trademark Search</a> <a href="http://retro-fashion-history.com/index.html">Fashion History</a> <a href="http://www.vam.ac.uk/collections/fashion/index.html">Victoria & Albert Museum</a> - Lots of Everything <a href="http://www.doylenewyork.com/default.htm">Doyle New York Auctions</a> <a href="http://www.alligatorfur.com/alligator/croc.htm">Croc or Gator?</a> - This will help you tell the difference! <a href="http://www.mainstreetvintage.com/lisa/patterns.html">Miss Helene's Vintage Patterns Information</a> - Great Pattern Info! <a href="http://inventors.about.com/library/weekly/aa082497.htm">History of the Zipper</a>(watch out for pop ups or ads) <a href="http://www.dollreference.com/index.html">Doll Reference</a> - GREAT BARBIE FASHIONS HERE <a href="http://www.ditzyprints.com/dpburnchart.html">Fiber Burn Test</a> - How to <a href="http://www.fabrics.net/fabricsr.asp">Burn Test Results</a> - Smell Descriptions <a href="http://reviews.ebay.com/Quickly-Dating-Mens-Vintage-Suits_W0QQugidZ10000000004017916">Dating Mens Suits</a> <a href="http://reviews.ebay.com/Dating-Vintage-Neckties-from-the-30s-thru-the-60s_W0QQugidZ10000000003472300">Dating Vintage Ties</a> <a href="http://reviews.ebay.com/Clues-to-Dating-Vintage-Mens-Dress-Shirts_W0QQugidZ10000000003960335">Dating Men's Shirts</a> <a href="http://www.verabradley.com/Site/Store/Retired.aspx#returntohappiness">Vera Bradley Retired Patterns</a> Now I know no one believes me, but I saw this on AMW (Americas Most Wanted), so take it for what you think its worth. I can't figure it out, it does not seem to work for me. They say you can date a garment by the ILGWU tag. It said that you have to look at the last 2 numbers on the back of the tag and that was the date. They called and this is what they were told. You can follow the link below and it takes you to the page of the investigation. If you scroll to the bottom you will see it. The 2 numbers above the long row of numbers means something too, probably the month but usually we can't see that part of the tag unless we take a seam out. Now take this for what its worth, but this is what they said, I'm not making it up! <a href="http://www.amw.com/features/feature_story_detail.cfm?id=145">A Bone Cold Case</a> *Jewelry Resources* <a href="http://www.enchantedlearning.com/jewel/glossary">Enchanted Learning</a> - Jewelry Glossary *Shoe & Handbag Resources* <a href="http://www.vintagefashionguild.org/content/view/609/82/">Vintage Fashion Guild</a> - Shoes Resource <a href="http://www.otal.umd.edu/~vg/amst205.F97/vj08/project6.html">Women's Fashions Shoes</a> <a href="http://www.highheelshoemuseum.com/">High Heel Shoe Museum</a> <a href="http://eng.shoe-icons.com/index.htm">Shoe Icon</a> - Awesome Shoe Museum <a href="http://www.centuryinshoes.com/">Soulmates </a>- A Century in Shoes <a href="http://www.zappos.com/glossary.zhtml">Zappos Shoe and Handbag Glossary</a> <a href="http://www.accessoryweb.com/howtosell/handbag.html">Handbag Shapes</a> - Awesome site! <a href="http://www.i18nguy.com/l10n/shoes.html">Shoe Conversion Chart</a> *MORE TO COME!*