Category Archives: Fashion

Found on EBay — Bullock’s Wilshire

Posted on January 7, 2009 by lmharnisch

I’ve been running quite a few women’s fashions, so here’s something for the guys: a vintage necktie from Bullock’s Wilshire.  Bidding starts at $9.99.            

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Fierce fighting in Cuba, Los Angeles Open begins, January 3, 1959

Posted on January 3, 2009 by lmharnisch

 The Soviets are winning the space race and communism establishes a foothold at America’s doorstep. These were worrisome times for the nation. Cheryl Crane visits Lana Turner. "Li’l Abner," "Rick O’Shay" and "Moon Mullins." Moral Re-Armament and the Young Americans … Continue reading →

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Pasadena crowds cheer Rose Parade, 1909

Posted on January 1, 2009 by lmharnisch

     

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Found on EBay — Bullock’s Wilshire

Posted on December 30, 2008 by lmharnisch

Here’s an interesting number (check out the zebra stripes!) from the Collegienne department of Bullock’s Wilshire. Listed on EBay starting at $275.            

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The Vintage Fashion Guild

Posted on December 16, 2008 by lmharnisch

The Daily Mirror is the journey of my discoveries in history and I hope they interest everyone else as much they interest me. Here’s something fun I stumbled across recently: The Vintage Fashion Guild. The organization’s website says: The Vintage … Continue reading →

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Bullock’s Wilshire

Posted on December 16, 2008 by lmharnisch

Photograph by Francine Orr / Los Angeles Times Bullock’s Wilshire, at Wilshire and Westmoreland, opened in 1929 and closed in 1993. It is now the library of Southwestern University School of Law. Above, the lavish interior of Bullock’s Wilshire in … Continue reading →

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Found on EBay — Bullock’s Wilshire

Posted on December 15, 2008 by lmharnisch

Another Irene Lentz item from Bullocks Wilshire has been listed on EBay. It’s priced at $350 under Buy It Now.            

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Found on EBay — J.W. Robinson

Posted on December 15, 2008 by lmharnisch

Here’s what appears to be a needlepoint purse, made in Austria for J.W. Robinson and listed on EBay. Bidding starts at $9.99. 

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Found on EBay — J.W. Robinson

Posted on December 14, 2008 by lmharnisch

Isn’t this dress something? It’s from J.W. Robinson of Los Angeles and is listed on EBay with a starting bid of $10 (there is a reserve). 

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Found on EBay — Bullock’s Wilshire

Posted on December 13, 2008 by lmharnisch

A jacket (sorry it’s a small) has been listed on EBay, bidding starts at $14.99.

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Found on EBay — Bullock’s Wilshire

Posted on December 12, 2008 by lmharnisch

A pair of pumps from Bullock’s Wilshire (including the 1950 price tag) has been listed on EBay. Bidding starts at $17.99.

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Found on EBay — Bullock’s Wilshire

Posted on December 11, 2008 by lmharnisch

Talk about a period piece. Here’s a boy’s sweater from Bullock’s Wilshire listed on EBay. Bidding starts at $24.99. 

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Dodgers’ move pays off at the gate, December 10, 1958

Posted on December 10, 2008 by lmharnisch

Wow! Luger cuff links and matching tie clip. I mean … wow!–lrh At left, a pair from an old EBay auction. I’ll see if any more turn up. Just for the heck of it. The Dodgers’ move to Los Angeles … Continue reading →

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Found on EBay — Bullocks Wilshire

Posted on December 9, 2008 by lmharnisch

Here’s still another Irene Lentz outfit from Bullocks Wilshire listed on EBay. It’s listed as Buy It Now for $698.

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Vintage fashion photos

Posted on December 8, 2008 by lmharnisch

Lillian Bassman/Peter Fetterman Gallery From Holly Myers at Culture Monster: Fashion photographer Lillian Bassman, protégée of Harper’s Bazaar designer Alexey Brodovitch and friend to Richard Avedon, rose to prominence in the 1940s and ’50s but drifted out of the business, … Continue reading →

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Retro holiday gift suggestion

Posted on December 4, 2008 by lmharnisch

The Parker T-Ball Jotter, 1957 Newspapers, magazines and websites are full of holiday gift suggestions. But frankly, in this economy, I can’t in good conscience recommend spending lots of money. (True, I may post pricey items from EBay, but I … Continue reading →

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Found on EBay — Bullocks Wilshire

Posted on November 30, 2008 by lmharnisch

Here’s an Irene Lentz outfit from Bullocks Wilshire, listed on EBay. Bidding starts at $99.99 with buy it now at $200. Another Irene Lentz dress from Bullocks Wilshire was listed earlier at $349. As with all EBay items, check the … Continue reading →

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Found on EBay — Mullen and Bluett

Posted on November 30, 2008 by lmharnisch

Here’s a postcard showing Mullen and Bluett, one of the high-end clothing stories in the early days of Los Angeles, Broadway and 6th Street. On EBay starting at $7.99.

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Found on EBay — J.W. Robinson’s

Posted on November 29, 2008 by lmharnisch

Here’s a fancy beaded purse from J.W. Robinson’s listed on EBay with bids starting at $19.99.            

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Found on EBay — Bullocks Wynshire

Posted on November 28, 2008 by lmharnisch

Here’s an item from the Wynshire department at Bullocks Wilshire. Listed on EBay starting at $99.

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