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Missoni 3 piece wool ensemble. Made in Italy. Circa 1979.

Missoni 3 piece wool suit from Natalie Collet in Haverford, PA. Made in Italy. Circa 1980.

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Spats. Early 20th century.

Boca Raton. David and Dash. Miami, FL. 1960s.

Gilbert Adrian wool suit with silk blouse. Circa 1945.

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Floral print on silk. Unknown manufacturer. 1930s-1940s.

Floral print on silk. Unknown manufacturer. 1930s-1940s.

Floral print on silk in 7 colorways. Unknown manufacturer. 1930s-1940s.

Floral print on silk. Unknown manufacturer. 1930s-1940s.

Daisy print on silk in 6 colorways. Unknown manufacturer. 1930s-1940s.

Polka dot print on silk in 5 colorways. Unknown manufacturer. 1930s-1940s.

Floral print on silk. Unknown manufacturer. 1930s-1940s.

Floral and butterfly print on silk in 7 colorways. Unknown manufacturer. 1930s-1940s.

Floral print on silk. Unknown manufacturer. 1930s-1940s.

Floral print on silk. Unknown manufacturer. 1930s-1940s.