The Women 1939 Costumes

Book by Ruth S. Countryman, Elizabeth Weiss Hopper

Loftus Novelty was founded in 1939. The first shop was a tiny hole in the wall located in down town Salt Lake city. Loftus Novelty was the first business in Salt Lake city to offer novelty and magic to the public.

For readers of Lilac Girls and The Nightingale comes an internationally bestselling World War II novel that spans generations, crosses oceans, and proves just how much two young women are willing to sacrifice for love and family.1940: As the Germans advance upon Paris, young seamstress Estella Bissette is forced to flee everything she's ever known. She's bound for New York City with her signature gold dress, a few francs, and a dream: to make her mark on the world of fashion. Present day: Fabien... [Read More]

This Girls Dorothy costume includes a sparkly sequined dress and 2 hair bows. This Girls Dorothy costume comes in kids and Tween sizes Medium, small. This Girls Dorothy costume is an officially licensed Wizard of Oz costume. The socks and Toto basket are not included with this Wizard of Oz Dorothy costume for kids.

There is always another old dress lurking around the corner, waiting to be "rescued," says Kristina Harris. A cornucopia of 403 full-color photographs, of fun, sophisticated, frivolous, and glamorous fashions on live models include rich satin evening gowns, fun flapperish beaded dresses, sleek and classic suits, knickered and skirted bathing suits, distinctive cloche hats, beaded bags, elaborate shoes, and a splendid host of accessory items. From whimsical anecdotes to wonderful historical detai... [Read More]

This heartrending masterpiece by Kenji Mizoguchi (Ugetsu) about the give-and-take between life and art marked the director s first use of the hypnotic long takes and eloquent camera movements that would come to define his films. The adopted son of legendary kabuki actor Kikunosuke (Shotaro Hanayagi), who is striving to achieve stardom by mastering female roles, turns to his infant brother s wet nurse (Kakuko Mori) for support and affection and she soon gives up everything for her beloved s creat... [Read More]

American popular culture has produced few heroic figures as famous and enduring as that of the Batman. The dark, mysterious hero who debuted in 1939's DETECTIVE COMICS #27 as the lone "Bat-man" quickly grew into the legend of the Caped Crusader. After his landmark debut and origin story the Dark Knight was given many seminal elements including his partner in crime-fighting Robin, the Boy Wonder, and such adversaries as the Joker, Hugo Strange and Catwoman. BATMAN: THE GOLDEN AGE VOLUME ONE col... [Read More]

In the Weimar Republic, fashion was not only manipulated by the various mass media -- film, magazines, advertising, photography, and popular literature -- but also emerged as a powerful medium for women's self-expression. Female writers and journalists, including Helen Grund, Irmgard Keun, Vicki Baum, Elsa Maria Bug, and numerous others engaged in a challenging, self-reflective commentary on current styles. By regularly publishing on these topics in the illustrated press and popular literature, ... [Read More]

2 PC. Mrs. Claus, includes velvet hooded dress with faux fur trim and oversized belt.

For a classic and cheerful portrayal of Santa Claus' favorite lady this Women's Traditional Mrs. Claus Costume can't be beat. This professional quality ensemble would make a fantastic addition to any holiday scene. It includes a long red dress with long sleeves trimmed with white lace. The dress is accompanied by a coordinating lace trimmed mop hat that features a holly applique. This outfit also includes a white apron with a round ruffled collar and a pocket decorated with a holly leaf. To complete your transformation white Mrs. Claus wigs square glasses and pointed toe boots are available separately in

Fight against the power of Ares as the world of Man?s defender this Halloween with the Adult Wonder Woman Costume. Prove women are the greatest fighters with this Amazonian inspired regalia that serves as the basis for Diana?s iconic costume. This official DC costume features her distinctive red and blue color scheme over a set of battle ready