Collegeville Costumes, Halloween Gypsy, and 50 similar items

Authentic 1950s GYPSY Halloween Costume in original Collegeville Box ?This scarce and wonderful Halloween costume is a one-of-a-kind find! ?Purchased this set a couple of years ago as a bulk sale of several Collegeville Costume Company children's Halloween outfits. ?This is a full set which includes: the vest, shirt, skirt, earrings, and tambourines. ? Outside of box is marked "Medium 8 to 10." Vest measures 15" long x 15" wide. Shirt long x sleeves are 17" long, Body of shirt 16" long x 12" wide. Skirt measures 18" long x 36" wide. (Fully open.) The waist measures approximately 22" round. (All measurements are approximate.) ?Skirt shows a a few light stains (probably from that Halloween night long ago...) but does not detract. ?All clothing pieces are in VG condition with no rips, tears, or dry-rotting. (See photos) ?The earrings were stuffed in the shirt pocket, so I assume Mom supplied these to her "little Gypsy" to complete her outfit. ?Gypsies Flamenco dancers grace the front of each tambourine. They are made from tin, have a lithographic design, and are made by the U.S. Metal Toy Mfg Company. Both tambourines have rust and paint fading/chipping. (Tambourines were stored separately in a shed.) ?Original box is in poor condition. It was flattened in storage, but is gently taped together on the inside to hold shape. Marked Collegeville, No. 200, Child, Gypsy Girl, Size Medium 8 to 10. Price marked in grease pencil as $1.98. Great to prove provenance of item. ?Great display piece for that Halloween collector, costume designer, or aficionado or mid century fabrics and clothing designs.