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I'm not sure the belt doesn't go with it because the skirt has belt loops and I got it with this set.

 

the belt is a tradional Indian souvenier item..

 

It came with it so match or not I'm going to guess she wore it too.

Seems more boy's style.
What do you think, '50s?
Tribe?
Value?
Thanks!

 

60's...70's....up to 80's......depends on who you listen to or where it was bought.........that wrap is what we called gimp..the belt ...a souvenir item..

 

Thanks! Pattern doesn't point to a specific tribe/nation?

 

Pattern doesn't point to a specific tribe/nation?

I don't know for sure, but I don't think so, King. My sisters & I all had those belts in the early 1960's. As far as I know, they were purchased at one of those Moccasin/"Indian" souvenir shops that were all over the place at the time. I lived in New England, and there was one of those shops in the next town. (Nothing Native Americans of New England about the place.)

 

A native never touched it, unless it was to buy it in a souvenir shop.

 

i concur...
you have a Thunderbird and two canoes......but that's about it.

 

Hi,
I bought one about 10 years ago. Wore it about six or seven times. Still have it hanging in the closet.
greg

 

Milt, can't really help with the belt ... but did you see this? Maybe could help with dating the belt. It's a page out of the 1972 Spring Sears catalog. Looks like your outfit in the inset photo on lower right - (the ones shown in earlier catalogs seemed to have slightly different embroidery).

 

Love the outfit! The outfit I had wasn't nearly so well done. I hardly worn the skirt to mine. I worn the hat, shirt, vest, and boots with an old pair of my brother's pants/trouser's that were part of his cowboy outfit from a few years earlier. By the time I reach the cowboy phenomenon (mid 1940s to c1950), my brother had outgrown both physically and mentally the cowboy mentality. My outfit is long gone.

Excuse me while I reminisce. During that stage of my life, Gene Autry was my hero. My brother said probably because his hat never fell off during a fight. LOL Anyways, on a family overnight weekend stay in Boston to see a rodeo at the Boston Garden, we were staying at the Parker House. On coming down to the lobby in the morning, there was Gene Autry at the desk all dressed up in cowboy boots and stetson!!!! The family tried to push me over to him to get an autograph. I was shocked and so very disappointed for he was sooooo short. My father towered over him and my brother was almost his height. Needless to same Gene Autry soon faded from hero status.

--- Susan

 

A girl's Cowgirl outfit???????
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Spurs too then?

 

WOW QG!!!!!
Thanks!!!!

 

WHEW!!!
Glad you cleared that up in the third sentence!!!

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Who ever thought his museum would close.
Passed nearby so many times.

 

And THAT is why it closed................too many people PASSED...........................too little stopped...................

 

Indeed. Had that very regret.
I lived south of there and was only nearby to do specific things.
Had I lived there....

 

First time hitting some of the thrifts in my new area. I've discovered to bring cash for next time. There is one store I believe will be good with some treasures in the future. A quick glance inside revealed numerous vintage and antique delights and they stagger prices according to dates; full price, then 25% off, then 50% off. This store is cash only and I wasn't prepared for that today. Next time.

Stopped at a local Will and this one doesn't wrap anything - at all - much like our old one in Georgia. I confirmed with the manager I can bring in a box when I shop so I can wrap at the register, same as what I did at the old store. They have no issue at all with that.

The Will had some good treasures. This store does a running auction, with interesting items. Nothing today I would bid on. And the prices were silly IMO, but it goes for a good cause. Maybe in the future.

But... I did find:



This group includes an Emma Bridgewater Owl Mug in EXC condition, a Gien France plate, a Garfield Figurine (in one of my stores I can ask more - I don't complain!).... to the right is a nice one piece from RS Germany. Great shape, no wear to the gold or other damage. I also found the the set of vintage four glasses in the back, tough the see the logo:



Sheraton comes to mind, but I don't think so. Maybe something related to Texas where I now live. Just over $17.00 for everything with tax. Not too bad.

Tomorrow we go to a big local fair, which has some vintage stuff. Perhaps more treasures will make their way home. Cory

PS. Happy pickin' this weekend!

 

I went to an "estate" sale and the grocery store. Spent money in the grocery. The estate sale got me for $10. That included a coral necklace of no great "whoop" and a sterling ring, among other small bits including a broken chain and some bone beads for repurposing. Nothing worth photographing unless you're into tourist grade coral.

 

One estate sale today and I found five books of interest to me and they were hardcovers at $1 each. Two of the books had been signed by the author(s) to the owners (husband and wife). I found that interesting and did a little research on the owners. Lo and behold they started and owned for many, many years one of two not-chain bookstores in my town.

All of the following books are in very good condition (but only one has its dust jacket).

For 2 [cent sign] Plain by Harry Golden (with a foreword by Carl Sandburg) 1959 hardcover with DJ. 313 pp. Autographed by author "To (names of husband and wife) "My friends, with affection for your good hearts. Harry Golden July 20, 1959".

Sherman's March by Burke Davis 1980 hardcover. 335 pp. Autographed by author "To (names of husband and wife) With warm best wishes & deep appreciation for much help in times past" (signed "Burke") 29 May '80."

Alexander Dolgun's Story (An American in the Gulag) by Alexander Dolgun (with Patrick Watson) 1975 hardcover. 370 pp.

Twelve Cities by John Gunther 1967 (stated "first edition") hardcover. 377 pp.

The View from the Fortieth Floor by Theodore H. White 1960 (second printing March 1960) hardcover. 468 pp.

 

Very cool abstract looking shot!!!!!