The oldest thing I own (great question btw, LL!) is a stunning black velvet tunic length (but fitted, it's about a size 6) jacket with a hot pink silk lining and beadwork that runs along the length of the zipper in front. I can't exactly recall, but I don't think the zipper still works. My father gave it to my mother when they were first married in 1944. I used to wear it when I was in high school. The silk is tearing/disintegrating a bit, though.
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