PHOTO SHOOT: 28.MAY.14

Some lovelies of the day!

{ Gorgeous silky fuschia floral dress with original belt; 1960s. }

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{ Sugar-sweet linen dress with sooo much bedazzlement; 1950s. }

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{ Illusion chantilly lace LBD with keyhole neck; 1950s.}

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{ Sweet faille fuschia dress with rosettes and original belt!  1960s. }

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{ Pretty crêpe poppy print dress with organza sash; 1960s. }

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{ Lovely two piece in bobbin lace. 1950s-60s. }

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{ Flirty yellow wrap dress with frills and bows!  1960s. }

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{ Super cute mod linen dress with sheer lace panels; 1960s. }

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tags: clothing, cocktail, dress, lace, lbd, mid-century, mod, party, vague, vintage, 1950s, 1960s

Hobo Nickels

Mr. Vague requested I write up a post about that subversive art anomaly: the Hobo Nickel.

They are coins that have been masterfully altered and sculpted to portray whatever picture strikes the artists' fancy.

While this practice has been going on, presumably, since coins were invented, it really picked up steam in the U.S. during the early 20th century, particularly after the circulation of the Buffalo Nickel, in 1913.  The low cost of materials (5¢) and the large Indian head gave "street artists" the perfect canvas to work with.

Here are a few of my favorites, both modern and original.  See if you can guess which is which.

Many of these images are from the repitoire of the talented Shaun Hughes.
Find more hobo nickels here and here.


tags:  1910s, 1920s, 1930s, americana, art, buffalo, coin, currency, dust bowl, great depression, hobo, money, sculpture, vague

PHOTO SHOOT: 26.MAY.14

Hope everyone had a lovely Memorial Day.

{ Knickers! And a faille taffeta blazer with fancy collar and buttons. }

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{ Wow!  Love this 1930s two piece!  So witchy. }

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{ Yes, please!  Satiny polyester maxi halter dress with amazing straps; 1970s. }

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{ Lovely taffeta gown in navy blue with ruching and buttons; 1950s.}

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{ WHAT! 1960s denim and suede bell bottom pants, that's what!}

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{ Awesome ribbed cowboy top with embroidery; 1980s. }

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tags: antique, clothing, dress, vague, vintage, 1930s, 1940s, 1950s, 1960s, 1970s