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Leather handbag

Description: Clutch style purse of white leather with flip clip closure of metallic gold and white enamel in sunburst design with belted "R" logo in the center. Detachable gold chain-link handle attaches under flap by two lobster claw fasteners. Front face section lined in white leather; back face lined in white leather with one slip pocket lined with white moire. Designer's stamp: By Roberta / Di Camerino / Product of Italy / Genuine - Leather / Leather - Lined Measurements: Width: 9 1/4" Height: 4 1/2" … more
Date: 1965/1985
Creator: Camerino, Giuliana Coen & Roberta di Camerino

Figured velvet handbag

Description: Bagonghi style handbag of silver gray cut -pile velvet on dark gray fabric in diamond motif and arrow like design in an upward direction from the bottom. Single contoured handle attached at top with fasteners of metallic gold; metallic gold inverted frame. Plunger closure on matching metallic gold rectangular mounting. Lined in black leather with two slip pockets and one zipper pocket lined in black moire silk. Includes mirror mounted in brown plastic; stamped in gold "Neiman-Marcus"; measures … more
Date: 1965/1979
Creator: Camerino, Giuliana Coen

Striped handbag

Description: Structured handbag in black and brown stripes of soprarizzo velvet with "R" logo on brown heavy fabric at the center of the front and back sides. Rectangular sides and solid bottom; inverted metallic gold rectangular frame; single contoured handle of brown velvet attached at top with fasteners of metallic gold. Plunger closure on rectangular metallic gold mounting. Lining of brown leather with two slip pockets and one zipper pocket lined in black moire. Includes double sided mirror; measures 3 … more
Date: 1960/1979
Creator: Camerino, Giuliana Coen

Figured velvet handbag

Description: Bagonghi style handbag of red soprarizzo velvet in floral motif showing black background. Single contoured handle of red velvet attached with standing fasteners of metallic gold. Rectangular gold tone frame stamped "Roberta / Camerino"; flip closure of gold finial. Pocket on front and back faces with envelope flaps and plunger closures of metallic gold which open with pinching buttons. Lined in navy blue leather with two slip pockets and one zipper pocket in main compartment. Includes change pu… more
Date: 1960/1979
Creator: Camerino, Giuliana Coen

Handbag

Description: Purse in lunchbox style of velveteen in tan, brown, and black vertically striped inset panels. In center tan panel of front and back, logo cut into the velveteen and is shield-shaped, possibly portraying an abstract castle. Arched split top, hinged opening. Single black leather handle attaches to black leather inverted frame with gold tone D-ring attachments. Sides of bag are of plain dark brown velveteen; bottom of bag is plain black leather with black leather piping. Gold tone plunger closure… more
Date: 1960/1979
Creator: Camerino, Giuliana Coen

Patterned blouse

Description: Blouse of bright yellow with multicolored abstract lines and animal motifs including fish and giraffes. Round neckline; long sleeves. Tunic length. Patch pocket at left breast. Unlined; shoulder pads. Designer Label: Krizia / Made in Italy Retailer Label: Neiman-Marcus
Date: 1975/1985
Creator: Krizia

Print dress

Description: Evening dress of silk printed with Pucci-style abstract design in pink, purple, blue, yellow, grey, and off-white abstract design with "Bessi" signature in print. Maxi length; slightly flared 3/4 length sleeves. Dropped waist. Diagonal seams from mid-waist to V-neck front. Center back zipper closure with hook & eye. Fully lined in yellow silk with jacquard maker's logo throughout. Designer's label: Bessi / Firenze Italia Care tag: To be dry cleaned only / Lavare a Secco "Made in Italy Pure Sil… more
Date: 1966/1969
Creator: Bessi, Averado

Quilted leather handbag

Description: Handbag of white leather in windowpane patchwork, machine quilting design. Double handle. Spring snap closure of metallic gold with beaded chain pulls on front and back opening. Interior of white leather with slip pocket on one side and zipper pocket on opposing side; zipper pocket lined in satin. Includes double-sided oval mirror; measures 2 7/8" x 2 3/8" Retailer label: Made in Italy / for / Neiman-Marcus Measurements: Width: 10 3/4" Height: 7 3/4" without handle Height: 11 1/4" with handle … more
Date: 1955/1969

Woven leather handbag

Description: Hand bag of black woven leather; geometric pattern of diamonds and zig zags, twisted handle; gold tone trim at handles and clasp. Black leather lining with 3 inner pockets, one of which is zippered. Measurements: 26cm L, 25cm H, 5cm W.
Date: 1950/1959
Creator: Roberta di Camerino

Leather handbag

Description: a)Handbag of metallic leather with black, gold, yellow, and green florentine design; one handle with closure, fasteners, and inner frame trim of metallic gold and two inner rouched pockets. Width: 8" Height: 6", without handle Height: 8 1/4", with handle Depth: 1 3/4" Stamp inside reads: "MADE IN ITALY" b) Wallet of black fabric c)Mirror of glass material
Date: 1950/1955

Print dress

Description: Dress of silk knit in pink, coral, beige, and white abstract "Pucci style" swirl pattern. Fabric has "Bessi" signature in fabric design. Knee-length, with stand up collar and short sleeves. Matching 1-3/4" band at collar, cuffs and inset waistband. Darts in front, and center back zipper closure with hook & eye. Fully lined in pink silk jacquard with the designer's name. Designer's label: Bessi / Firenze Italia Retailer's label: Expressly / for / Lou Lattimore / Made in / Italy Fabric/Care labe… more
Date: 1960/1969
Creator: Bessi, Averado

Hostess dress

Description: Hostess dress of gray, aqua and pink Pucci-style printed silk surah in abstract swirl and circle design. Fabric has "Bessi" signature in fabric design. Flared, maxi length princess-line seaming with high rounded neckline. Bracelet length, set-in sleeves with a box pleated shaping tuck between the elbow and wrist. Center back zipper closure with hook & eye at the neckline. Fully lined in pink silk jacquard with the designer's name. Designer's label: Bessi / Firenze Italia Retailer's label: Expre… more
Date: 1970
Creator: Bessi, Averado

Jacket

Description: Jacket of blue/gray wool. Straight cut with princess seams. Long sleeves, wide convertible collar. Patch pockets at front hips with double row of topstitching. Hand finished blind flat fell seams. Designer label: André Laug / Piazza di Spagna 81 / Roma Retailer label: Martha / Palm Beach / New York Bal Harbour B) Tie belt of matching fabric; 1/2" wide.
Date: 1970/1985
Creator: Laug, André

Skirt ensemble

Description: Two-piece skirt ensemble of light brown tone, orange, brown and rust suede printed in floral motif. a) Vest. Straight style; hip length. Ruffled cap sleeves. Patch pocket at front left with ruffled top and floral appliqué . Edges trimmed in narrow strips of applied suede in tan, gold and taupe. Unlined. Designer label: Roberto Cavalli b) Matching skirt. Constructed with rectangular panels around hips and gored panels on slightly flaring skirt. Left side zipper.
Date: 1975/1980
Creator: Cavalli, Roberto, 1940-

Blouse

Description: A) Blouse of cream jersey wool knit. Waist length; low mandarin collar/neckline. Center front placket opening with six circular cream buttons. Short sleeves with banded cuffs matching neckline. Unlined. Designer's label : Gino Pavli / Made in Italy - 100% Wool Size: 16
Date: 1960/1969
Creator: Pavli, Gino

Day dress

Description: Dress of silk jersey knit in green and blue "Pucci-inspired" abstract print with Bessi signature in print. Long sleeves; mid-length; rounded neckline. Inserted waist band; band at neckline and hem match waist. Center back zipper. Unlined. Retailer's label: Expressly / for / Lou Lattimore / Made in Italy Fabric/care/size label: "Commercial dry clean only / Do not use chlorinated solvents / 100% pure silk made in Italy / 10".
Date: 1955/1965
Creator: Bessi, Averado

Blouse

Description: Blouse of cream colored silk/acetate. Button closure at center front; opening is backed in self material. Long sleeves with French cuffs. Embroidered "L.B." at left breast in blue thread. Two pleats sewn into shirt in back to give shirt body. Shoulder around to back of shirt has decorative stitching to cover seam. Unlined. Designer label: G. Battistoni / Roma
Date: 1960
Creator: Battistoni, Guglielmo

Sweater blouse

Description: Sweater blouse of red wool knit. Bracelet length sleeves; bateau neckline; vents at sides trimmed with twisted black braid and pom poms. Designer label: Simonetta / Boutique - Roma Retailer label: Made in Italy Exclusively for / Neiman-Marcus
Date: 1965
Creator: Fabiani, Simonetta

Velveteen jacket

Description: Jacket/coat of navy blue cotton velveteen. Single breasted with signature gold tone belted "R" logo buttons. Long suit sleeves with peaked half cuffs and logo button. Notched lapel. Faux patch pocket at left breast and right hip with logo buttons; slit side seam pockets. Lined in navy acetate/viscose. Designer's label: Roberta / di / Camerino
Date: 1978
Creator: Roberta di Camerino

Beach hat

Description: Beach hat of blue/green straw hat. 6" cylindrical crown. 6 1/2" brim. A light blue sheer nylon scarf at crown ties at neck. Headband of aqua blue grosgrain; unlined. Label in hat: Made in Italy
Date: 1960/1969

Hat

Description: Traditional Peruvian woman's bowler/derby style hat of black felt. Hatband of black satin ribbon and braid with two tassels at left side. Sweatband is stamped "Borsalino / Calidad Superior" with size 4 tag. Interior of crown is labeled: "Barcelona / Original Legitimo / A. T. Huanuni / Marca Registrada / Tipo Borsalino"
Date: 1975/1999
Creator: Borsalino

Boater hat

Description: Boater style hat of dark charcoal wide straw. High, flat crown with wide, oval shaped, slightly upturned brim. Hatband of black, sheer material forming bow on side and black elastic cording. Inside paper crown lining stamped with nude woman riding a stag leaping over a scroll work tree; stamped "Made in Italy".
Date: 1960

Straw hat

Description: Picture hat of coiled braided straw. The 4" high domed crown is encircled at the base by a pale purple/lilac grosgrain ribbon hatband with artificial violets at back with four-lobed bow and trailing ribbons. The 5 3/4" wide brim is slightly floppy, curving downwards. Unlined; headband of off-white grosgrain ribbon. Designer's label: "from my / Private Collection / Frank Olive" Origin label inside crown: "Made in Italy"
Date: 1980/1989
Creator: Olive, Frank
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