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Evening gown

Description: Evening gown of heavy ivory satin and black lace. Full-length, flared, princess-line evening gown of ivory satin. Off-the-shoulder neckline with applied flat collar detail. The wide shoulder encircling collar is accented over each breast and at the centerback opening with tightly pleated panels. Centerback zipper closure from mid-back to hip-level with a single hook&loop at the neckline. The front of the gown is accented with a large antique black silk lace triangular shawl (Mantilla) applied f… more
Date: 1959
Creator: Wolff, Lilli & Driessen, Mati

Hat

Description: Hat of black felt. Styled similar to a fedora, the medium-height crown is rounded at top, and encircled at base by a wide black grosgrain ribbon, folded over at sides, and with multilayer bow at back. Medium-width brim is somewhat floppy, generally sloping downwards. The hat is unlined, with inner black grosgrain ribbon hatband. Retailer's label inside: "Saks-Fifth Avenue" Stamped in gold on inner hatband: "Made for / Saks-Fifth Avenue / New York"
Date: 1959

Hat

Description: Head ring of royal blue satin with braided effect. Blue veil meets at top of open crown and falls over entire hat with chenille dots decorating front of veil. No labels. Two combs at sides for securing hat to wearer's head.
Date: 1959

Heeled sandals

Description: Heels of white and brown leather. Ankle strap with gold buckle, with straps of leather creating the vamp. Measurements: L: 20 cm. W: 7.5 cm. H: 5 cm. Heel: 10.5 cm, 4 inches Left and Right shoe: "CHARLES JOURDAN / PARIS / Made in France"
Date: 1959/1976
Creator: Jourdan, Charles

Leather shoes

Description: Shoes of black patent leather, Mary Jane style, with square toe box, low narrow strap of self, block heel, red inner. Measurements: L: 25 cm W: 8 cm H: 12 cm Heel: 5.5cm (2 1/4 in.) Markings L&R: "Charles Jourdan / Paris"
Date: 1959/1965
Creator: Jourdan, Charles

Petticoat

Description: Petticoat of satin; ivory; flared; gored; full; full-length; narrow hip-length yoke; CB zipper closure from waist to hipline with a single hook & loop at the narrow waistband; knife pleated; ivory organza flounce over a horsehair reinforced hem; wide hem is faced with beige organza; full-length understructure of buckrum and horsehair that attaches at the yoke. No labels in garment
Date: 1959
Creator: Wolff, Lilli & Driessen, Mati

Picture hat

Description: Picture hat of finely woven black straw. The low, domed crown has a 1" black velvet hatband. The wide, circular brim is edged in a narrow band of black velvet and is overlaid by black tulle. Trimmed at the front with a cluster of artificial flowers of pinks and peach silk organza and velvet, and sprigs of smaller flowers. Unlined; black grosgrain ribbon headband. Designer's label inside: "Model / Mr. Iaan / Vancouver, B.C.", with a tiny artificial violet blossom attached to top of label.
Date: 1959
Creator: Mr. Iaan

Pillbox Hat

Description: Pillbox hat of off-white straw and dark taupe twill trim. The short, cylindrical crown is woven of wide off-white straw, edged with a wide band of twill ribbon of dark taupe. Inside crown is inner hatband of brown grosgrain ribbon. Attached to the inner band are two small plastic combs to secure hat to wearer's head. No labels in item. Accompanied by a short hatpin with brown wood(?) head.
Date: 1959

Pillbox Hat

Description: Pillbox hat of royal blue velvet. The low, cylindrical crown has a flattened top with a self-covered domed button at top center, and one large horizontal "tuck" around the side forming two sections. The whole is overlaid with a navy blue net veil. Lined in black, with a black grosgrain ribbon inner hatband. Maker's label inside: "Arlington / Hats / Dallas"
Date: 1959
Creator: Arlington Hats

Pillbox Hat

Description: Hat of black straw. Styled as a pillbox, the low crown is cylindrical with a flattened top. The crown sits within a second "layer" of crown, which curves under and forms an inner ring which sits on the head, leaving the outer edge of the crown somewhat cantilevered. At the front of the hat, between the outer and inner edges of the crown, is a bow of the same black straw. The hat is lined in black fabric, with an inner hatband of black grosgrain ribbon at inside base of inner crown. A small … more
Date: 1959
Creator: Daché, Lilly, 1898-1989

Pumps

Description: Pumps of deep brown alligator leather. The shoes are designed with pointed toes, rounded at tips. The high, modified French heels taper from top to bottom, flaring slightly at base. Designer's stamp in both shoes: "Design par / Evins ... à Paris" Handwritten maker's notation in each: "FR 131A / 7AA" Handwritten notation: "#41821"
Date: 1959
Creator: Evins, David

Sandals

Description: Sandals of black leather, d'orsay style, round open toe, shaped wide strap across vamp, slingback style with large gold tone buckle, low stacked heel. Measurements: L: 23 cm. W: 9 cm. H: 10 cm. Heel: 3.5 cm, 1.5 inches markings L&R: "Charles Jourdan / mad in italy / styled by Adriano Fosi"
Date: 1959/1965
Creator: Jourdan, Charles

Sequin knit dress

Description: After Five dress of synthetic with all-over gold sequins in zig-zag pattern and matching gold knit sleeves. Gold sequin. after-5 dress with gold mesh sleeves. Jewel neckline, long set in sleeves, a-line shape, center back zipper, hook and eye closure at neckline of knit trim, lined in gold mesh, with shoulder pads. Retailer Label: Lillie Rubin.
Date: 1959

Sheath dress

Description: Day dress of white linen in sheath-style. Sleeveless with wide, rounded neckline. Closure at back neckline with two "caviar buttons," large domed buttons covered in small round white beads and bound buttonholes. Belt of self fabric is attached to dress and also trimmed with two "caviar buttons" and bound buttonholes. Lined in cream colored silk. Combined retailer and designer label at side seam hem:"Neiman-Marcus Dallas / Traina-Norell".
Date: Autumn 1959
Creator: Norell, Norman

Short sleeve dress

Description: Dress. Short street dress of champagne bonded knit. Sailor/navy style collar. Navy blue/black piping around bodice. Half-length modified dolman sleeves. Center front opening with six snaps and hook, extending from v-neck to about 4 inches below drop waist. Skirt is gathered and pleated at waist. Lined in cream gauze.
Date: 1959
Creator: Whitney, Paul

Silk blouse

Description: Women's silk blouse in light blue, purple, gold, magenta and creme with intricate ribbon motif; floral print and Rococo woodwork in pattern. "Emilio" signature in print.
Date: 1959
Creator: Pucci, Emilio, 1914-1992
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