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Day Dress

Description: Day dress and underskirt of olive green shantung silk . a) Shirt waist style dress of olive green shantung silk. Knee-length. Round neckline; princess seams; gathered natural waist. Buttons down center front of bodice with a snap at the neckline; covered buttons with bound buttonholes. Left side seam zipper closure from underarm to upper thigh; underarm gussets. Two slit double welt pockets on left and right; 3/4 length sleeves. Attached self tie belt at center back waist. Unlined; 26" waist… more
Date: 1961
Creator: Balenciaga, Cristobal, 1895-1972

Day Dress

Description: A) Day dress of red/orange chiffon printed with design of square polka dots. Modified shirtwaist style with wrap around closure. Below knee length; short sleeves with 1" cuffs. B) Belt of black velvet. No labels in either item.
Date: 1951
Creator: Dior, Christian

Robe

Description: A: Dressing gown of quilted pink polyester with pink lace along hem. Long sleeves; ties together at interior waist with thin pink ribbon. B: Belt of 1 1/2" pink ribbon.
Date: 1975/1989

Novely woven suit

Description: Suit ensemble in woven yarns of beige and other colors. a) Jacket, single breasted, notched collar, three gold-tone metal buttons in shape of roses, long set-in sleeves, braided trim along openings and hems, patch pockets at hips, fitted at waist, designer label "Anne Sorrente 1 Rue Auber Paris" b) skirt of like fabric, straight silhouette, zipper closure (shown backwards)
Date: 1970/1979
Creator: Sorrente, Anne

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

Picture hat

Description: Picture hat of natural straw. Domed crown with red grosgrain hatband. Brim is trimmed on the bottom edge in red grosgrain. Brim turns up at the front left and trimmed with a red grosgrain cockade. Headband of black fabric; unlined. Maker's label: Monique Dofny Retailer's label: Viv / Neiman-Marcus / Made in France
Date: 1960/1969
Creator: Dofny, Monique

Jacket

Description: Box jacket of blue, yellow, and red plaid. Spread collar; shirt sleeves with button closure on vented cuffs. Patch pockets at left and right front. Green yarn fringe at center front placket, collar and hem. Mid thigh length. Unlined. Designer Label: Yves Saint Laurent / rive gauche / Made in France / Paris
Date: 1978
Creator: Saint Laurent, Yves

Cropped jacket

Description: Cropped jacket of ribbed navy blue wool blend. Wide notched lapel. Puffed long sleeves with rolled cuffs. Seam center back. Fully lined in blue; shoulder pads. Designer Label: Saint Laurent / rive gauche / Made in France / Paris
Date: 1985/1989
Creator: Saint Laurent, Yves

Suede jacket

Description: Jacket of olive green suede. Single breasted with notched lapels and fitted, slim silhouette; wooden button closure at center front. Patch pockets at hips; welt pocket at left bust. Long suit sleeves with shoulder pads and two wooden buttons at vented cuffs. Lower hip length. Lined in olive green silk. Designer label: Saint Laurent / rive gauche / Made in France / Paris Evidence of tag removed.
Date: 1985/2005
Creator: Saint Laurent, Yves
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Envelope for Vogue Pattern #1322

Description: Vogue Paris Original Pattern #1322 to make an evening dress with surplice bodice and straight skirt and lined jacket with pointed collar and turned back cuffs on set-in sleeves, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1985/1988
Creator: Christian Dior (Firm)
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Envelope for Vogue Pattern #2231

Description: Vogue Paris Original Pattern #2231 to make a dress with extended shoulders and shoulder pads, fitted bodice, pleated bias center front bow or knot, and side pockets, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1989
Creator: Christian Dior (Firm)
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Envelope for Vogue Pattern #1095

Description: Vogue Paris Original Pattern #1095 by Christian Dior to make a coat with extended shoulders and shoulder pads, gathering into back yoke, pointed convertible collar, and side front pocket seams, a-line skirt, and wide-legged pants, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1980/1984
Creator: Christian Dior (Firm)
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Envelope for Vogue Pattern #1637

Description: Vogue Paris Original Pattern #1637 by Christian Dior to make a jacket in two lengths with lining, hood, dropped shoulders, and pocket flaps with with narrow-legged pants, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1985
Creator: Christian Dior (Firm)
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Envelope for Vogue Pattern #1600

Description: Vogue Paris Original Pattern #1600 by Christian Dior to make a boxy double-breasted jacket with notched collar and shoulder pads, blouse with extended shoulders and back button closure, and straight skirt, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1985
Creator: Christian Dior (Firm)
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Envelope for Vogue Pattern #1195

Description: Vogue Paris Original Pattern #1195 by Christian Dior to make a jacket with notched collar, loose-fitting silhouette, extended shoulders and shoulder pads, princess seams, and long sleeves with cuffs; straight skirt with waistband and back zipper; and pull-over top with extended shoulders and back button loop closure, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1980
Creator: Christian Dior (Firm)
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Envelope for Vogue Pattern #1095

Description: Vogue Paris Original Pattern #1095 by Christian Dior to make a coat with extended shoulders and shoulder pads, gathering into back yoke, pointed convertible collar, and side front pocket seams, a-line skirt, and wide-legged pants, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1980/1984
Creator: Christian Dior (Firm)
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Envelope for Vogue Pattern #1597

Description: Vogue Paris Original Pattern #1597 by Christian Dior to make a dress or tunic with front slit neckline, natural waist, and full skirt, sash of self, and wide-legged pants, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1975/1985
Creator: Dior, Christian

Coat ensemble

Description: A) Dress of pink wool crepe. Knee length; round neck. Princess seams on bodice curve around to back of dress; small gathers along curved seam at waist. Three-quarter length sleeves. Center back zipper with hook and eye closure. Lined in pink silk; shoulder pads. B) Coat of pink wool. Knee length; flat collar. Front princess seams curve around to back. Three black buttons with centers shaped like roses down center front. Long sleeves with two buttons at wrist. Back has center, princess, and wa… more
Date: 1992/1999
Creator: De la Renta, Oscar

Ensemble

Description: a) Shirt of light magenta satin. Notched collar; waistline darts. Long sleeves with cuffs. Three buttons at center front; buttons are on wrong side; nonworking braided buttons are on correct side of garment; one hidden snap below buttons. Lined in sheer pink organza. b) Pants of magenta satin. Pleated front; front pockets; waistband. Pants open with two hook and eye closures and a hidden button above left pocket. c) Coat of magenta feathers. Lined in sheer red organza. Center back collar la… more
Date: 1994/1996
Creator: De la Renta, Oscar

Floral slingbacks

Description: Sling-back heeled pumps of pale yellow silk printed with pastel green and orange abstract floral design. Designed with pointed toe, slightly squared at tip. Single sling-back strap around heel. Gold leather interior. 3" heel of modified stiletto style, with square cross-section. Designer's stamp in each: "Rene Mancini / Paris" and 'Fait Main". Stamped on sole of each: "37"
Date: 1990/1999
Creator: Mancini, Rene & Givenchy, Hubert de, 1927-2018
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