The first VERA was Veran Neumann, originator of the graphic OP ART scarf and other kitchen textiles. She started in the early1960's, and her products expanded through the years into the 1990's. The VERA logo was her own signature and grew in size over the years. During the middle years, the logo included a ladybug. The last years had the Vera ladybug removed, and the logo signature became smaller again. VERA (C) can be found on tags, or at the bottom corner, or even in the design of the fabric. Vera Neuman items include: scarves, kitchen linens, bath towels, sheets, clothing, and pottery. One of her favorite designs was the butterfly. You can find it in many of her wild and colorful graphics. If  you can't find VERA (C), it probably isn't a Vera Neumann item.

     Other Veras who came along later, were Vera Bradley and Vera Wang.  They are contemporary artists, of the current times. Vera Bradley designs purses and linens, with a small even pattern all over her fabrics. Vera Wang designs wedding dresses, china, and shoes. Both names will show up in a VERA (C) search on ebay, unless you know how to not have them available.

     So, how do you keep the search on ebay to the original VERA topic? One was is to put "Vera Neumann", in searches, & you will come up with some of her wonderful items. Another way is to exclude WANG & BRADLEY. Otherwise, you will have hundreds of other items that are difficult to sort through.

     Vera Neumann is a great collectible to buy. I probably had 100 or more items at one time. Now I am condensing my collection and will be selling some items, now and then. It is hard to part with such great art work. I remember how many women had sheets, made by Vera, on their beds in the 1960's. It is such fun to remember the good old days. By  having Vera Neumann collectibles around the house, you can go back in time, and have some fun art too!  And, they are great gifts for your MOM OR GRANDMOTHER.

A good book for reference is Vera Textiles,  by Jeanette & Katherine Michaelets, published by Schiffer Publishing Ltd, 2006. I actually have some of my Vera items shown in the book.