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Envelope for Advance Pattern #9684
Advance pattern 9684 to make a one-piece dress with full skirt and front button closure, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Envelope for Advance Pattern #9777
Advance pattern 9777 for sleeveless tunic with self belt and high waisted shorts, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Hatlet
Hatlet of artificial flowers and net. The hatlet is composed of a radiating group of artificial rosebuds of pink and white with green stems and leaves. The sprays are attached to a black net circular veil. Designer's label: "By / Therese Ahrens" Retailer's label: "I. Magnin & Co."
Flight attendant uniform bag
Flight bag of plastic of metallic gold color with two straps and zipper closure of metallic silver; gold trim and and top-stitching on handles of gold colored thread; printed with "Braniff International" logo on both sides in white; fasteners of metallic silver. Outfit consists of: (a)hat (b)coat (c)dress (d,e)boots (f)suit jacket (g)suit skirt (h)over blouse (i)flight bag
Bucket-style bag
Drawstring style purse of white pony skin and buckskin leather. Buckskin drawstring with silver rivets; circular pony skin base. Lined in white rayon faille. Maker's tag: Industrias Akios / Akios Industries / Native Handcraft / Handmade in Ecuador
Coat
Coat of curly sheep or goat fur in shades of brown, white, and gray mixed. Standing collar, single breasted closure and pockets all of brown leather. Closure has 5 circular, brown buttons and bound buttonholes. Long set-in sleeves; midi length. Lined in brown satin(?). Designer's label at right side seam: "Albert Alfus / New York" Retailer's label at center back neckline: "Neiman-Marcus" At right side seam is union label: "Int Ladies Garment Workers Union, Union Made ILGWU 66460" and size tag: "8"
Brocade ensemble
Evening ensemble. A) Evening coat of green brocade with floral motifs in reds, greens, yellows, browns. Full-length. Rounded high neckline. Center front opening with 4 circular buttons and loops; buttons covered in the pale green satin of the lining, the loops made of the brocade. Top button lacking. No pockets. Full inner lining of slightly iridescent olive green satin. No labels or tags. B) Evening dress. Bodice of brocade matching the coat. Sleeveless; square neckline with thin straps. Princess seaming/fitting. Left strap detaches on one end with hook-and-eye. Zipper opening at left underarm. Very full skirt, full-length, with layers of pale moss-green chiffon. Inner lining of satin matching coat lining, creating an inner sheath dress. Designer's label at left inside zipper: "Burke-Amey / New York" Retailer's label at inside seam near hem: "Neiman-Marcus"
Coat ensemble
Ensemble of cream wool. A) Coat "Ronald Amey / New York" "Marie Leavell" B) Dress "Ronald Amey / New York" "Marie Leavell" C) Belt
Dress ensemble
Dress ensemble of double-weave wool blend in multicolored square pattern on black background and in matching multicolored plaid on reverse. a) Fitted jacket of black wool blend in multicolored square pattern (like confetti), Rounded collar with attached epaulets and center front placket of matching multicolored plaid. Gold tone shank buttons are square with "cross stitch" centers; bound buttonholes. Long suit sleeves. Facing of opening and hem in plaid. Lined in black fabric. Designer label: Ronald Amey / New York Retailer label: Marie Leavell b) Dress of same material. Sleeveless; knee length with pleated skirt. Bound neckline; bodice trimmed with inserted plaid teardrop shaped design. Center back zipper closure; bound seams. Lined in black silk. Designer label: Ronald Amey / New York c) Belt of same plaid fabric backed in black satin. Closure of three matching gold tone buttons and loops supplemented with covered snaps; 3" wide.
Striped necktie
Man's necktie of silk in regimental stripes of red with narrower stripe of navy, gray and white. Four-in-hand style. Tipped in gray silk; interlined. Designer's label: Hardy Amies / London / All Silk
Hat
Hat in pillbox style. Crown of green netting is covered with fuchsia and orange velvet flowers. Inner headband of green grosgrain ribbon. Designer's label: "John Andrew / San Francisco"
Straw hat
Hat of fine natural straw with wide floppy brim and high crown. Scarf hatband of yellow, light blue, gray and pink chiffon. Unlined; beige headband. Maker's label: Ann Marie
Hat
Hat in pillbox style covered with fushia, pink and white silk and velvet flowers and leaves; brim covered with ochre satin.
Hat
Hat in sailor style of natural straw with pillbox crown; flat 2" brim with yellow, rust, green and white flowers; 1 1/2" green grosgrain band at lower edge of crown. Label: Jean Arlett
Dress
Dress of brown/beige coffee-colored wool.
Ensemble
Bright red/orange wool dress and coat ensemble.
Evening Ensemble
Evening dress of black and white wool satin gaberdine with matching jacket.
Pantsuit
Cocktail pantsuit of white cotton "quilted" fabric with silver diamond pattern. A) Jacket. Hip length with high standing collar. Long sleeves. Two vertical front pockets. Seamed to create flare at hem. Center back zipper with three hook and eyes at collar. Fully lined in white fabric. Designer label at inside back; "Boutique / Jean Marie Armand / Paris / Made in France" Retailers label at inside back; "Made in France / Especially for / Neiman-Marcus" B) Pants. Full length. Narrow waist band. Center front zipper with hook and eye and top. Fully lined in white fabric. Slight flare to cuffs. Handwritten label; "22533.8.1390"
Straw hat
Hat of fine Milan off-white straw. Asymmetrical rolled-back brim is high in front and tapers to narrow back. Hatband of off-white organza scarf ties into bow in back as trim. Hatpin with clear, teardrop shaped head. Headband of ivory grosgrain; lined in ivory acetate. Maker's label on inside hatband: "Atelier Lucas / Made in London"
Heeled oxfords
Shoes of brown glazed leather printed to simulate cobra. Styled as "high-heeled moccasins", the squared-toe shoes have straps across the instep which loop and tie between two oval silver-toned metal loops. The toebox extends back, cut at sides to form a "tongue". 2 1/2" high chunky heel, thick, flaring slightly to base. Brand stamped inside: "Avanti / Originals / Madrid Paris Rome / Made in Italy" Measurements: Length: 25 cm Width: 9cm Height: 13cm Heel: 6.5cm (2 1/2") high on axis w/cap
Dress
Multicolored printed silk dress with belt. A) Op art maxi dress. Full length printed silk. Top half from neckline to hips printed with horizontal black, red, yellow, and green stripes of varying thicknesses. Bottom half a repeating pattern of squares and circles in red, pink, yellow, green, blue, purple, and black. A large black square is printed center lower half. Hem is black. Printing is the same front and back. Center back zipper. Shoulder and bust darts. Fully lined with black silk. Round neckline. Designer's label at inside back neckline; "Axel / of Denmark / 42" Care and Content label at inside back neckline; "Pure silk / By D'este / Made in / Italy" B) Belt. Black Silk. Two inches wide. Two black silk covered round buttons on one end, two black thread button holes on other. Buttons are sewn with black thread.
Paper pants ensemble
A) Pants of white/yellow remay paper. Ankle-length; elastic waist. Lined in yellow paper. B) Tunic style top/dress of like fabric. Standing collar; sleeveless; slits on sides. Center back zipper closure. Lined in yellow paper. No labels. TFC Tags list designer as "Baba."
At-home ensemble
Evening hostess/leisure ensemble. A) Evening over-gown of pale tan crepe chiffon. Sleeveless with wide, rounded neckline. Vertical seaming with wide, 13-1/2" gathered ruffle at hem. B) One-piece pajamas in tan douppioni silk. Narrow shoulder straps of chiffon matching over-gown with snaps at left front. Fitted, empire waist. Left side zipper with hook & eye. Bodice lined in light gold organza; legs unlined. Designer's label at center back neckline: "Eisa" Handwritten label at inside hemline of left pants leg: "Sra: De / Osborne"
Ballgown
Ball gown of white pique cotton.
Beach ensemble
Sleeveless beach dress of turquoise cotton with a white cotton cord belt.
Breton Hat
Breton hat of light tan woven Baku straw. The high, cylindrical crown is slightly domed at top, and is encircled at the base by an off-white band of folded organza. The crown is surrounded by the wide upturned brim, which extends out and then turns up to vertical, forming a "wall" around the crown. Te side of the brim facing the crown is faced with a band of the same woven straw. The hat is unlined, with an off-white inner grosgrain ribbon hatband.
Breton Hat
Breton hat of light turquoise/jade green fur felt. The high crown has a shallow domed top, and is encircled by the wide brim, which curves up vertically around the crown. The brim is lined/faced with the same fur felt. The hat is unlined, with matching green grosgrain ribbon inner hatband, and is accompanied by a hat pin, the head of which is covered in the same fur felt. Designer's label: "Balenciaga / 10, Avenue George V. Paris"
Breton-style hat
Hat of pink and white silk printed with a pattern of harlequin diamonds. Designed as a modified Breton hat, the high crown is gently domed, and encircled at base by a narrow hatband of the same pink and white silk fabric. The wide brim extends outwards, then curves out, up, over, and back in, so that the edge of the brim is pointing back to the lower part of the crown, similar to a sombrero. The brim is lined/faced with the same fabric. The crown is unlined, allowing inner white stiffened net to show, and has an inner off-white grosgrain ribbon headband and small comb to help secure hat to wearer's head. No designer's labels.
Calotte
Calotte of beaded black satin. Evening hat in the form of a calotte (also spelled "calot"). The low, domed crown is made of segments of black satin over a core of woven straw. The surface is embellished with black plastic sequins and beads of various sizes. At top of crown is small squashed spheroid finial covered with a pattern of cylindrical and circular faceted black plastic beads. Inside lower edge of crown is black grosgrain ribbon band. Sewn behind band are three elastic loops to help secure hat to head of wearer. No labels.
Cashmere dress
Dress of medium brown cashmere; slight ring collar; knee-length; 2 slanted flap pockets at hips.
Coat
Coat of deep pink and white plaid wool. Double breasted with six circular plastic deep pink buttons and covered buttonholes. Bracelet length sleeves; street length. Two front vertical single welt pockets. Half belt across back of same material with two circular plastic deep pink buttons and covered buttonholes at ends. Lined in deep pink silk. Designer's label: "Balenciaga / 10, Avenue George V. Paris"
Coat
Coat of green, red and purple wool plaid. Double breasted with 2 front pockets. Designer's Label: "EISA"
Coat
Day coat of black wool with black belt. a) Coat with 4" wide collar, double-breasted with 10 plastic buttons, silk lined; below knee-length. b) Belt of leather 75" wide.
Coat
Day coat of mustard yellow wool. Double breasted with six circular plastic buttons of same yellow color. Street length with 3/4 length sleeves. Two single welt front pockets on a diagonal. Center back seam has 12 inch split at bottom. Lined in yellow silk. Designer's label: "EISA"
Coat
Coat of short fuzzy pink wool with three-quarter sleeves cut so sable cuffs of dress will show. Six 1-inch black buttons. Lined in pink silk. Designer's Label: "Balenciaga / 10, Avenue George V. Paris"
Coat
Coat of plaid wool, black stripes on white ground. Sleeveless. Two patch pockets on front. Center front opening, no closures. Black silk lining. Designer's label at inside back collar: "Balenciaga / 10, Avenue George V. Paris" Hidden behind designer's label is handwritten style number tag: "70115"
Coat
Coat of royal blue heavy stretch fabric with silk lining. Turned down collar. Six 1/2" globular brass buttons; single breasted. Dolman sleeve cut in one with front and back with underarm gussets. Above knee length.
Coat
Coat of hot pink silk with embroidered white polka dots. Collarless neckline; three-quarter length sleeves. Open front. Lined in hot pink silk.
Coat
Dress coat in olive-brown cotton satin. Double breasted with six circular plastic buttons of same color as coat and covered buttonholes. Two front pockets finished in 1" trim of same. Back has yoke with one center pleat. Dropped shoulders with 3/4-length sleeves. Lined in cream colored raw silk. Designer's label: "EISA"
Coat
Coat of navy gaberdine wool with 3/4 sleeves. Double breasted with eight, plastic gold color buttons. Four welt button holes. One and one-half inch epaulets with matching buttons. Convertible collar. Patch pockets with two inch flap. Kick flaps at left and right back side seams. Lined with acetate. Designer's label at center back neckline: "Balenciaga / 10, Avenue George V. Paris" Maker's label, handwritten: "18 or 81" Maker's label, handwritten: "SRA=DE / OSBORNE / 98(5?)2"
Coat
Cocktail coat of American Beauty-red silk brocade with three-quarter sleeves. Collarless round neckline with open front. Below knee-length. Lined in red silk. Designer's label: "Balenciaga / 10, Avenue George V. Paris"
Coat dress
Coat dress of lightweight navy blue woven mohair wool. a) Coat has roll collar and center front opening trimmed in black woven onto edge. Below knee length. Short sleeves, seam at waist, gore styling. Four circular navy plastic buttons down front. Two snap closure belt loops at left and right. Has white starched, glazed, gardenia of linen attached to left front. Unlined. b) Narrow belt of navy leather with long rectangular buckle of same. One punched hole. Back has two sewn on loops to be attached to snap closure belt loops on dress.
Coat dress
Coat dress of red wool tweed. Buttons from neck to hem in front with 10 circular red plastic buttons. Slightly fitted at natural waist, three quarter sleeves. Convertible collar. Length just below knee. Lined in red silk. Designer's label: "Balenciaga / 10, Avenue George V. Paris" Maker's label under designer's label (faded and almost illegible): "53876"
Cocktail coat
Cocktail coat of brown wool with sable trim around hem, collar and down front opening. Open front with 3/4 sleeves. Lined in brown silk. Tag at bottom right hem: "SRA: DE / OSBORNE / 964" Second tag at bottom right hem: "8"
Cocktail coat
Cocktail coat of black silk faille with stand away collar. Sleeves gathered to midway between elbow and wrist; two huge patch pockets on either side of center-front; back and sleeves gather from yoke resembling artist's smock; below knee-length.
Cocktail Dress
Cocktail dress of navy blue (with slight purple overtones) lace.
Cocktail ensemble
Cocktail ensemble of pale blue and gold brocade. a) Pale blue and gold brocade dress with 3/4 sleeves. Lined in pale aqua blue silk. Front snap closure. Designer Label: "EISA" b) Peplum underskirt hem faced with matching brocade and topped with same silk as lining of dress.
Cocktail ensemble
Cocktail ensemble of black wool crepe and silk faille. A) Cocktail dress of black wool crepe with black silk faille ruffled bodice. Strapless. Below-knee length. Left side zipper opening. Designer's label at center back: "Balenciaga / 10, Avenue George V. Paris" Stamped couture number tag under designer label: "5366" B) Cape of matching black silk faille. Collared with tie at center front. Elbow length. C) Rectangular belt of black silk faille for dress; 2" wide. Strapless. black faille dress with wool skirt and separate short.full.gathered black silk cape.
Cocktail ensemble
Evening ensemble of beige and gold Chinese floral patterned lamé. a) Tunic top of padded beige and gold Chinese floral patterned lamé. Bateau neckline; sleeveless. Two inch band of self at hemline trimmed with self fabric bow at center front. Lined in beige silk crepe with weighted hem. Designer's label at right side seam: "Balenciaga / 10. Avenue George V. Paris" Handwritten style number under designer's label: "53299" b) Knee length, straight skirt of beige and gold Chinese floral patterned lamé. Waistband and yoke of gold, metallic organza. Center back zipper with 3 hook & eye closures at waistband. Lined in matching metallic gold organza. c) Full length straight skirt of of beige and gold Chinese floral patterned lamé. Waistband and yoke of cream silk crepe. Center back zipper with 2 hook & eye closures at waistband. Kick pleat at center back hemline. Lined in matching cream silk crepe.
Cocktail Hat
Cocktail hat of draped brown silk. The hat, reminiscent of a turban, is a soft crown construction, gathered into horizontal folds at front with a rhinestone set clip shaped as an "8", one "s" curve set with rectangular stones, the other with three rows of circular stones. Interior lined in brown mesh, with inner black grosgrain ribbon hatband. At front of inner hatband is attached small comb to help secure hat to wearer's head. Accompanied by a small hatpin, the head covered with same fabric.
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