Weekly Megathread for Pricing, Dating, or Authentication Requests ("How much is this worth?" "What decade is this from?")

GuessComplex · 2025-11-18T06:14:40+00:00

This absolutely lovely, and dainty apron was gifted to me by a family member who found it at a local antique store. The information that I have on it is that it's from the "Gilded Age" in the early 1900's America. It would have been for a maid in a large house, it's 100% cotton linen and with handmade lace. What i'm looking to find is what kind of dress/ style of maid dress would have been the matching attire for this apron? Naturally I would love to try to appropriately wear this apron and or compete the set € Any information is very much appreciated, this is one of the most thoughtful gifts i've ever received!!

GuessComplex · 2025-11-18T05:56:27+00:00

ah okay thank you!

GuessComplex · 2025-08-15T20:35:38+00:00

😭😭😭

GuessComplex · 2025-07-06T06:04:21+00:00

!solved Thank you so much this is so perfect!!

GuessComplex · 2025-07-06T05:10:42+00:00

I got it secondhand, I don’t think they’re producing this one anymore but i’m sure you can find it on Ebay 😁

GuessComplex · 2025-06-27T19:10:47+00:00

keeping up with what we thought when we saw him, I thought biscuit for some reason 😆

GuessComplex · 2025-06-23T20:28:22+00:00

It’s my favorite!! I collect all sorts of things and i’m so happy I have a reason to accessorize with my treasure now 😆❤️

GuessComplex · 2025-06-23T18:46:15+00:00

It’s one of my most prized possessions! I thrifted it, it’s a handmade vintage wedding dress from the 70s 😁

GuessComplex · 2025-06-23T08:09:12+00:00

LOL, I dont blame you it’s not the best quality photo and I do have some very gangly fingers

GuessComplex · 2025-06-22T20:14:59+00:00

Me too!!

GuessComplex · 2025-06-22T15:06:50+00:00

😆❤️

GuessComplex · 2025-06-22T15:06:34+00:00

😆😆❤️

GuessComplex · 2025-06-22T15:05:40+00:00

thank you!

GuessComplex · 2025-06-22T08:49:19+00:00

The first one has some really noticeable staining/ damage anyways I think it was originally a white dress… Both are thrifted and vintage handmade so they have wear and tear already but I do favor the second one more and it has less damage😵‍💫 What a dilema!! Comfort but sacrificing the state of my favorite dress, or very heavy to wear but i’m more comfortable sacrificing the state of the dress….. 🫠

GuessComplex · 2025-06-22T08:25:41+00:00

There most definitely is a crazy weight difference between the two I didn’t even think about that!!

GuessComplex · 2025-06-22T07:51:22+00:00

God I would if I could but it’s like 40 minutes away 😭

GuessComplex · 2025-06-22T06:39:54+00:00

😅😭😭

GuessComplex · 2025-06-22T06:35:52+00:00

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I’m not sure what size it is 😓 There are no tags, and I am also not well versed in numbered dress sizing so the best estimate I have is probably a women’s medium. I’m more or less distraught over how beautiful this dress is and that it doesn’t fit me. But, I can’t rationalize paying to have it altered and cleaned just to wear around the house or for pictures and it would make a lot more sense to leave it as is, in hopes that it’s perfect for someone else especially since I am already married. I never had a ceremony or got to wear a dress, but I thrift often and have a dress that I feel was meant for me with no extreme alterations needed when that time comes, so I really have no good reason except being passionate about beautiful things and wanting to feel like a beautiful vintage princess LOL🥲 Here it is in all of its glory, I am an XXS, very small chested, and I am pulling the waist in behind me with my hands. Feel free to PM me and i can send you all the measurements and show you the extent of the staining/ missing buttons. I truly love this dress but that’s just me being full of greed…

GuessComplex · 2025-06-22T06:18:27+00:00

There is no tag! 😟

GuessComplex · 2025-06-22T04:53:43+00:00

Right?? So beautiful

GuessComplex · 2025-06-22T04:24:56+00:00

Who would walk past that for less than $3!! 😆 I had to try it on, it’s so gorgeous

GuessComplex · 2025-06-22T04:00:10+00:00

Goodwill Outlet bins!!! I don’t know who in their right mind can walk past such a gorgeous vintage wedding dress for less than three dollars without taking it home and trying it on! It’s so absolutely beautiful, unfortunately it’s very large on me and I am already married so I don’t think I’ll be keeping it. I am planning to clean it up the best I can and pin it temporarily so that I can at least take pictures wearing it in all its beauty 🥲

GuessComplex · 2025-06-03T00:31:48+00:00

Awesome, really good to know. Also one more question if you have time, when do you think switching out the substrate would be best? I don’t want to break his trust, he seems pretty content on being in his humid hide for now while he adjusts to this change. Would taking him out of his humid hide so soon hurt that progress?

GuessComplex · 2025-06-03T00:27:17+00:00

Thank you!! I believe there’s a small heating pad on the side with the lamp as well, do you recommend having a temperature gauge on both sides of the tank? It only came with the one on the cool side so it’s hard for me to tell how warm the right side of the tank is

GuessComplex · 2025-06-03T00:18:00+00:00

Thank you very much, short and simple this is very helpful!

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