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Child's dress

Description: Child's dress of white lightweight cotton organdy. Knee length; short puffed sleeves with ruffled lace edging. High round neck with ruffled lace edging. Skirt gathers at natural waist; belt of red velvet across front has large one inch buttons at either end that button onto white organdy belt pieces that tie in the back. Center back buttons down to waist with four buttons. Full skirt has four inch wide hem with built in organdy crinoline. Apron attached at waistline in front has ruffled lace tr… more
Date: 1958
Creator: Lee, Helen

Coat ensemble

Description: A) Coat of black douppioni silk. Below knee length; bracelet length dolman sleeves. Squared neckline with center front opening of three large, circular black buttons and bound buttonholes. Opening is faced with brown fabric in Egyptian motif matching dress. Lined in black silk. Designer's label at center back neckline: Irene Retailer's label at right side opening: Jean-Lee / Ardmore B) Dress of brown print silk in Egyptian motif. Below knee length; elbow length dolman sleeves. Squared neckline… more
Date: 1958
Creator: Lentz, Irene

Cocktail dress

Description: Cocktail dress of pale yellow silk chiffon with orange and yellow rose print and attached flowers. Sleeveless; 3/4 length. Fitted bodice has outer layer of chiffon with front rounded neckline and is cut to low V in back with cascade of silk and chiffon flowers at right shoulder and down right side of back. Skirt is full with three layers of chiffon; top layer of same print with next under layer of cream and bottom layer of yellow. Gold crepe underskirt; ivory grosgrain petersham with hook & eye… more
Date: 1958/1959
Creator: Galanos, James, 1924-2016

Couples on float at Maifest celebration in Brenham, Texas

Description: Photograph of three couples riding a white and gold parade float with a throne at the back. The couples are dressed in festival or pageant attire to celebrate the Brenham Maifest, with the young women in voluminous gowns in pink and yellow and the young men in white jackets with black bow ties and slacks. The woman at the far right, Harriet Williams, wears a yellow dress created by Lilli Wolff and Mati Driessen. In the background is a crowd of parade watchers.
Date: 1958

Day dress

Description: A) Day dress of oatmeal or light brown variegated silk/linen blend(?). Knee-length, coat-style dress with rounded notched collar and center front opening of three large circular "carved" horn buttons with teardrop centers and one non-functioning one at bottom; bound buttonholes. Two hooks and loops at waist. Elbow-length sleeves. Natural waist into which bodice and skirt are slightly gathered into elastic waist. String belt loops. Lined in light tan/dark cream acetate(?). Designer's label at in… more
Date: 1958/1969
Creator: Max, Barney

Dinner dress

Description: A) Dinner dress of black silk crepe. Full length; pink satin lining on roll collar. Pink satin panels at bust and waist overlaid with black scrolled lace trim. Long dolman sleeves. Center back zipper closure; unlined. Designer label: Howard Greer / Beverly Hills B) Contour belt of matching black crepe backed in black leather.
Date: 1958
Creator: Greer, Howard
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Envelope for McCall's Pattern #4610

Description: Envelope for a McCall's pattern to make a misses' muumuu for sleeping or lounging in baby doll, midi and maxi lengths; includes illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1958
Creator: McCall's Pattern Company
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Envelope for Simplicity Pattern #2400

Description: Simplicity pattern 2400 to make a girl's one-piece dress and coat with patch pockets, full skirt, and front button opening, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1958
Creator: Simplicity Pattern Company
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Envelope for Simplicity Pattern #2580

Description: Simplicity pattern 2580 to make a dress with a bodice with a shaped shawl collar and a full, gathered or slim skirt, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1958
Creator: Simplicity Pattern Company
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Envelope for Simplicity Pattern #2661

Description: Simplicity pattern 2661 to make a one-piece dress and tie with front button closure, notched collar, and full skirt, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1958
Creator: Simplicity Pattern Company
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Envelope for Vogue Pattern #9540

Description: Envelope for a Vogue pattern to make a one-piece dress with detachable overskirt. Sheath style dress with high, rounded neckline; includes illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1958
Creator: Vogue Pattern Service
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Envelope for Vogue Pattern #9626

Description: Envelope for a Vogue pattern to make a misses' and women's one-piece dress with full skirt, button closure on bodice, shawl collar and French cuff on below elbow length sleeves; includes illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1958
Creator: Vogue Pattern Service

Evening cape

Description: Evening cape of black taffeta. Center front button and loop closure at bound neckline. Slit arm holes at shoulder. Split down center back from neckline to hem with button and loop closure at hemline. Midi length. Deep patch pockets at front sides with deep flaps. Unlined. Designer label: Galanos Retailer label: Neiman-Marcus
Date: 1958
Creator: Galanos, James, 1924-2016

Evening dress

Description: Evening dress of floral appliquéd gray tulle and organza. A) Dress: fitted bodice with asymmetrical one-shoulder neckline. The neckline consists of an applied panel of gray organza that begins at the left hip line, curves upward, arching over the left breast and then shaping over the right shoulder forming a cap sleeve. The panel extends from the shoulder down to the left side of the back neckline. The applied panel is heavily appliquéd with padded velvet flowers. The colors lavender, pale gre… more
Date: 1958
Creator: Wolff, Lilli & Driessen, Mati

Lace dress

Description: Cocktail dress of muted pink silk organza over a layer of beige taffeta with ivory Schiffli lace embroidery in a floral motif. Bodice is strapless with horizontal pleating below bust and top portion is trimmed with self-embroidered lace and lattice, and has scalloped, embroidered trim at neckline; boning within. Full, wide skirt is gathered into waistline and falls to below knee-length. Layers of stiffened tulle support the wide silhouette; bottom of skirt is embellished with self-embroidered l… more
Date: 1958
Creator: Cotillion Formals

[Palazzo Davanzati]

Description: Photograph of the Palazzo Davanzati in Florence, Italy. In the foreground, multiple cars are parked in front of a row of buildings. The palace sits in the center background flanked by other shorter buildings. The palace was erected in the fourteenth century.
Date: 1958
Creator: Gough, Ray
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