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Skirt Ensemble

Description: Blue silk crepe tunic top with skirt in blue, black and white print. a) Tunic top of crepe. Short, batwing sleeves with insert of black, rectangular material at shoulder line. Mock V-neck opening backed with same material and ties of self. Center back zipper. Original card states that the Grecian figures on the material was designed by Dali. Unlined. Designer's label at back zipper: Adrian / Original b) Skirt of same. Straight; below knee-length. Black crepe waistband. Zipper closure with sli… more
Date: 1950
Creator: Adrian, 1903-1959
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Envelope for Advance Pattern #5913

Description: Envelope for a Advance pattern to make a girl's pinafore dress with suspenders, jacket, skirt and blouse; includes illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1951
Creator: Advance Pattern Co., Inc.
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Envelope for Advance Pattern #8395

Description: Advance pattern to make a misses' and womens' shirtwaist dress, street length with short sleeves, center front button closure and contour belt including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1955/1959
Creator: Advance Pattern Co., Inc.
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Envelope for Advance Pattern #8436

Description: Envelope for a Advance pattern to make a misses' and women's shirtwaist dress with convertible collar, front-buttoned bodice, yoke back, gored skirt with hip pockets; includes illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1957
Creator: Advance Pattern Co., Inc.
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Envelope for Advance Pattern #5504

Description: Advance pattern 5504 to make a blouse with pointed collar and front button closure, weskit with front button closure and fitted silhouette, and skirt with waistband and draped hips, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1950/1952
Creator: Advance Pattern Company
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Envelope for Advance Pattern #8769

Description: Advance pattern 8769 to make a dress with blouson styling, high neckline, and button trim, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1957/1959
Creator: Advance Pattern Company

Handbag

Description: Clutch handbag of black satin. Rectangular inverted frame; alternative gold tone chain handle on interior. Flip clip closure of metallic gold with clear cylindrical lucite center. Lining of black satin with one pocket. Attached coin purse of black satin with lining of gold colored fabric; brass ball twist closure. Maker's stamp: After/ Five / Made in / U.S.A. Width: 7 3/4" Height: 5 1/2" Depth: 3/4"
Date: 1955/1965
Creator: After Five

Hat

Description: Hat in calot style of beige satin; small rhinestones interspersed with seed pearls form a radiating design from center of crown; dangling pearl trims around edge. Label: Alfreda New York. Label: Innes Wichita
Date: 1955
Creator: Alfreda Hats (New York, New York)

Silk heels

Description: Pumps of red silk, very pointed and narrow toe box, very low and squared throat, low stiletto heels, lined in white leather, stamped "Balenciaga Custom Original" Measurements: L: 25 cm. W: 7 cm. H: 12 cm. Heel: 6.5 cm, 2.5 inches
Date: 1955/1965
Creator: Balenciaga

Hat

Description: Off-white baku straw hat made like a Nun's hood. Calot type crown with lower back portion severed. Front brim extends forward 2 1/2" even with crown, and encircles to below ears. widens to 5" which is folded to 2" width pleat.
Date: 1955
Creator: Balenciaga, Cristobal, 1895-1972

Hat

Description: (b) Green wool pillbox hat with (a) matching scarf. Measurements: scarf (a): Width: 128 cm. Height: 66 cm. pillbox hat (b): Side to Side: 17 cm. Front to Back: 19 cm. Height: 10 cm.
Date: 1955
Creator: Balenciaga, Cristobal, 1895-1972

Red pumps

Description: Pumps of red fabric with high heels and pointed toes. Measurements: L: 25 cm. W: 7 cm. H: 12 cm. Heel: 6.5 cm, 2.5 inches Markings: Right- "Balenciaga / Custom Originals"
Date: 1955/1965
Creator: Balenciaga, Cristobal, 1895-1972

Child's dress

Description: Child's sundress of horizontally striped blue, brown, and white cotton de-lusted satin. Rounded neckline, higher in front than back; sleeveless. Neckline and armholes piped in matching blue fabric. Left side closure with five buttons. Full skirt, gathered at waistline with blue piping. Tie belt of same fabric attached at sides and ties in back. Upper bodice lined in cream colored muslin.
Date: 1956
Creator: Ballew, Joan; Greenaway, Kate & Skillman, Hope

Day dress

Description: Dress of red cotton-blend fabric. Short cap sleeves; bateau neckline with turn down collar. Two faux welt pockets on front. Center front closure of four large red buttons on bodice. Mid-length fitted skirt; belt loops but belt missing. Zipper under left arm. Designer's label: "Betty Barclay" Union label.
Date: 1955
Creator: Barclay, Betty

Handbag

Description: Structured purse of ivory leather in oval shape with gold trim. Oval mirror in lid. Single contoured handle of ivory leather. Tab with snap closure at center front. Lined in ivory faille. Includes coin purse of matching faille; rectangular frame covered in white leather; brass ball twist closure. Maker's stamp: Bienen-Davis
Date: 1950/1959
Creator: Beinen-Davis

Hat

Description: Hat of beige satin; sculptural style; upturned brim at front and back; side descends with a decorative lacing of matching fabric; faille trim on interior edge.
Date: 1950/1959
Creator: Belasco, Martin

Red print dress

Description: Dress of dark red silk with all-over black print of small black leaf clusters with medium and heavy lines creating depth. Deep and wide v-neckline, elbow-length set-in sleeves, natural waistline, full full-length skirt, back low scoop neckline with round insert embellished with black leaf-like embroidery over ten pompom knot and loop closures above a short zipper, fully lined.
Date: 1951
Creator: Benenson, Fira

Fur hat

Description: Calotte inspired hat of brown brushed fur felt. V-shaped cutout at center front is trimmed with faceted heart shaped brooch bordered in bronze seed beads with hanging bronze paillette ringlets. Hatpin with teardrop shaped felt head. Unlined; brown grosgrain ribbon headband. Retailer's label: Made to Order Hat / Bergdorf Goodman / Fifth Ave. at 58th St.
Date: 1950/1960
Creator: Bergdorf Goodman
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