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Rockefeller Center, RCA Building, Wall Relief, Wisdom

Description: The architectural relief depicts a man holding a set of calipers above the text, Wisdom and Knowledge Shall be the Stability of the Times. The Art Deco style is reflected in the angular body of the man as well as his long and geometric beard, the crown on his head and the cloud shapes behind the man.
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Date: 1933
Creator: Lawrie, Lee Oskar

Shoes

Description: Sandal/ shoe of green satin; lace up. wedge heel Measurements: Length 22.3cm Width 7.5cm Height 6.5cm (without straps) Heel 5.5cm / 1.75 in Left Shoe: Created by Jerro / New York Righ Shoe: no markings
Date: 1939

Pumps

Description: Pumps of black leather; T-strap; cut-out detail; ankle straps; 3" French set-under heels. Label: Classy Jane Measurements: Length 24cm Width 7.5cm Height 12.5cm Heel 6.5cm. / 2.5in
Date: 1930

Shoes

Description: D'Orsay heeled evening pumps of lime green silk and silver leather. T-strap design, with pointed toe. Low-cut upper of lime green silk, with silver leather openwork "loops" connecting from sides across vamp, attaching to the T-strap. Cut-away sides, heel of green silk with large openwork triangles at upper sides, connecting to T-strap, and with small rounded rectangular metal buckle set with tiny rhinestones. Modified French heel covered in silver leather. Measurements: length 21.5cm. Widt… more
Date: 1930
Creator: Queen Quality

Pumps

Description: White silk pumps with silver and rhinestone buckle trim Measurements: length 23cm. Width 6.5cm. Height 14cm. Heel 5.5cm, 2.25in. Left Shoe: no marking Right Shoe: Volk / Green Room / Dallas
Date: 1937

Coat

Description: Coat of cream colored broadtail. Hip- to 7/8-length. Long sleeves with wide cuffs trimmed in brown mink. Detachable collar of brown mink with 4 bands of brown mink, two per side, which snap at collar (3 snaps) and hang down at front. Center front closure, which fastens with double-strand ribbon belt from interior at right to loop on left edge of coat. Fully lined in cream silk, with applied silk monogram quilted to lining: "RYL". Retailer's label at inside back collar: "Bergdorf / Goodma… more
Date: 1939

Dress

Description: First Communion dress of off-white rayon blend. Mid-length; short sleeves. Bands of cotton crocheted lace around sleeve hem and 8 1/2" above skirt hem. Round collar has square matching crochet lace inset below. Belt of self fabric is attached at sides of waist and closes with self-covered rings. Princess seams. Center back zipper closure. Unlined.
Date: 1937/1938

Child's dress

Description: Girl's dress of mint green polka dot cotton lawn. White lace-trimmed peter pan collar. Short puffed sleeves. Fitted bodice is trimmed with two vertical rows of lace and black velvet; bow of matching black velvet at neckline. Hemline trimmed in white lace and has two black velvet bows on front at sides. Center back closure of two hook & eyes.
Date: 1939
Creator: Cornelius, Kate D.

Blouse

Description: Blouse of brown silk crepe with blue dots. Pin tucked center front. Round neck has attached tie which passes through buttonhole on right side; snap closure on front opening. Long sleeves are vented with two-button closure on cuffs. Label: Neiman-Marcus Sport Shop
Date: 1930/1939

Day dress

Description: A) Dress of rose rayon crepe with yellow, turquoise, and purple floral/ paisley print. Cape collar is split to form pointed lapel. Sleeveless. High waist; skirt slightly flared. Below knee length. Three self-covered button closure at center front of bodice. Left side zipper. B) Belt of matching material with oval shaped self-covered buckle.
Date: 1930/1939
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Envelope for Butterick Pattern #4301

Description: Butterick pattern 4301 to make a day dress with front button closure, optional sleeve lengths, pleated skirt, and high or v-neckline, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1938/1940
Creator: Butterick Company
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Envelope for Simplicity Pattern #2109

Description: Simplicity pattern 2109 to make a one-piece dress with front pleat details, sleeve options, turnover collar, and mid-calf length, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1930/1935
Creator: Simplicity Pattern Company
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Envelope for Butterick Pattern #3769

Description: Butterick pattern 3769 to make an evening dress with optional peplum, cap set-in sleeves, v-neckline, and cummerbund, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1935/1939
Creator: Butterick Company
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Envelope for New York Pattern Company #967

Description: New York Pattern Company pattern 967 to make a gored skirt with narrow waistband and blouse with front gathered closure and gathered short set-in sleeves, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1930/1939
Creator: New York Pattern Company
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Envelope for Advance Pattern #1262

Description: Advance pattern 1262 to make a blouse with tailored style, shallow yoke, front button closure, and varying sleeve lengths with cuffs, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1933/1935
Creator: Advance Pattern Company
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