Last week I started a new series called Vintage Travel To Do List‘ and this week I’m introducing another series ‘A Peak into my vintage collection’. This series will showcase the various items I have in my home that I have collected over the years. Clothes, household items, pictures etc. I have lots of vintage goodies that I would love to share with all of you.

Today’s item was purchased from my friend Shermy, It’s- A 1949 Pearlescent Pastel Green Stocking Dryer in its original box & with the original hardware. This item will one day end up in my dream washroom but in the mean time its on display in my 1920s vintage bookcase.

1949 Vintage Stocking Dryer - A 1949 Pearlescent Pastel Green Stocking Dryer 

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Vintage Stocking Dryer-The History

The dryer was created exclusively by the Donaco Plastics Company a USA Company1 minute installation, the gift with a purpose, for home and travelling and in 5 beautiful pearlescent pastel colors. And the whole dryer was only $2.95, Fantastic!

1949 Vintage Stocking Dryer how to use instructions.

End the Clutter. Vintage Hosiery Dryer Package Design.

50s Midcentury Vintage SafTdri Seashell Hosiery Drying Wall Mount Decor
Source: Etsy

Here is a pretty Yellow hosiery dryer. What colours would have to be in your washroom to have this bright of a yellow though?

Vintage SafTDri Seashell Hosiery Dryer 1950s
Source: Pinterest

A Donaco Box. I have not been able to find any information about this company, so if someone does know something about them, please share.

Donaco Plastics Company Vintage box
Source: eBay

They seemed to have also created a Malibu Sea-Shell Towel Holder (this advertisement was inside the box). Actually it’s called a Towl Holder. Is that a spelling mistake?

1949 Vintage towel holder vintage advertising
Malibu Sea-Shell Towel Holder
Source: Pinterest

Here are some examples of ones you can pickup for yourself (updated March 2023). You don’t even have to use them as dryers, you can have them to hold, hair elastics, bobby pins or just as a cool piece in your washroom. Up to you!

1950s Saftdri Donaco Sea Shell stocking dryer (no longer available).

1950s Saftdri Donaco Sea Shell stocking dryer

Source: Etsy

Ohhh a fun clear one from the 1940s (avail as of March 2023 HERE).

1940s SafTdri flip down dryer for stockings, Lingerie, socks, gloves, and scarfs. Made in the USA.

Source: Etsy

Love the yellow version of this stocking dryer. So cute!

Vintage Donaco Yellow Stocking Shell Dryer Plastic Wall Hanging for Nylons

Source: eBay

Vintage Towel Holder Donaco Plastic Malibu Sea Shell (no longer avail on Etsy)

Vintage Towel Holder Donaco Plastic Malibu Sea Shell Delux Pearlescent Bathroom Towel Holder
Source: Etsy

And there is my first vintage collection share, stay tuned for many more items in future posts.

Friends…What is a favorite item in your collection?

FURTHER READING: A Peak Into My Vintage Collection- Early 1950s Nancy Drew Books

Liz 

14 Comments on A Peak Into My Vintage Collection- A 1949 Stocking Dryer

  1. I love the idea of the stocking dryer, I need one of those! I can see that being very handy when your off travelling after washing your stockings in the hotel sink! Can’t wait to see what you’ll show us next. xx

  2. That is weird and wacky. Love it. I might have to fit that into my next vintage novel. LOL! As for my fave vintage item. I’ll have to think on it and get back to you, I mean besides purses, shoes, and clothing. LOL

  3. Absolutely love these! So pretty and practical. I would have loved to have given something like this to my mom in the past; I always remember pantyhose hang drying in the bathroom! LOL

  4. Dear Liz

    Googled the Donaco company today on a whim and your blog post came up….looks likes a few years old but thought you might still be interested.

    The Donaco company was owned by Jim and Hazel Donaldson. They live in Addison Illinois and manufactured somewhere in Chicago although I do not remember where. Jim designed the product and it was very popular. I remember having the shell and tool racks in our bathroom at home as a kid. He had new Cadillac every 2 years and my dad bought his 1954 mint green one from him….fins and all.

    My father did their printing and we knew the Donaldsons very well. Jim was a character larger than life and they introduced me to a world of luxury I had no idea existed. I have had a very successful interior design business for many years and it was my exposure to them as a very young child (age 3) that set the wheels spinning. I stayed in their guest bedroom with French provencal furniture…..started my love affair with France. I have a home in the south of France for the last 20 years.

    Beverly Ellsley

    • That is so very cool Beverly! Thank you for sharing that missing info with me and telling me a bit about how they influenced you. Love hearing these stories!

      Thanks for dropping by 🙂

      Liz

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