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Black dress

Description: Dress of black chiffon. Knee-length, sleeveless, wide straps. Deep v at front and back. Heavily pleated throughout bodice, looser pleats on skirt. Wide smooth plain band at waist with simulated bow at center front and center back zipper closure. Fully lined in black polyester.
Date: 1970/1975

Black shoes

Description: Pair of pumps in black calf and black patent leather. The square-toed shoes have a black calf leather toe-box and "tongue", crossed by a wide black patent leather strap at vamp which secures at outside edge with small gold colored buckle. The sides and heel of the shoes are of black patent leather, cut low at sides towards the front. Chunky 2 1/4" high heel, tapering slightly to base, rounded at sides and back, square across front. Stamped inside shoes: Designer's label: "Herbert Levine" Reta… more
Date: 1970/1975
Creator: Herbert Levine, Inc.

Blazer

Description: Fitted blazer of forest green wool. Wide lapels with notched collar. Two flap slit pockets with flaps on right front and one double welt pocket left front. Center front closure of three large gold-tone buttons in design of riding helmet, two crossed polo mallets, and polo ball. Long two-piece sleeves with faux closure of four small matching buttons per sleeve. Double vent back. Lined in forest green synthetic. Designer label at interior pocket: Ralph Lauren Retailer label: Saks Fifth Avenue
Date: 1970/1980
Creator: Lauren, Ralph

Blouse

Description: Blouse of gold silk jacquard in small, rectangular inverted F logo pattern. Double, Peter Pan collar. Long bishop sleeves gather into ¾” band at wrist with single pearl shank button closure and double cuff matching collar. Sleeves gather at shoulders with ¾” flange. Center front button closure of six pearl shank buttons. Unlined. Designer's label: Roma Fendi 365 / by Contir Tag at base of designer label: Made in Italy Couture number: 5710/70 Z78L1
Date: 1970/1979
Creator: Fendi

Blouse

Description: Woman's blouse of bright red orange dobby check with tie. Fabric of twill weave ground with diagonal rows of squares of opposite direction twill weave. Styled with two-piece notched collar and center front opening. Closure by five round plastic red-orange buttons. Long, fitted sleeves gathered to narrow band cuffs with one button closure. Straight hemline. Total length: 28" (71.1cm); Designer label: Kasper for J.L. Sport, LTD Care tag B) Necktie of matching fabric. Long rectangular shape with… more
Date: 1970/1979
Creator: Kasper, Herbert

Blouse

Description: Blouse of cotton in yellow, green, peach and yellow-green geometric print resembling overlapping rickrack on the right and linear waves on the left. "Emilio" signature in print.
Date: 1970/1979
Creator: Pucci, Emilio, 1914-1992

Blouse

Description: Shirt of beige, yellow and pale orange patterned polyester/silk blend. Semi-fitted shirt with partial front placket opening. Spread collar and long sleeves.
Date: 1970/1975
Creator: Klein, Anne

Bow blouse

Description: Blouse of beige silk. Turn down collar extends to form tie; long sleeves with button closure on vented cuffs. Center front closure of six buttons. Two patch pockets at breast with satin weave Chanel logo. Gathers at yoke. Designer's label: Chanel / Boutique
Date: 1970/1985
Creator: Chanel (Firm)

Bow tie

Description: Butterfly bow tie of navy blue grosgrain weave highlighted with tiny gold and red hunting vests. Adjustable length with unique hook and eye to adjust.
Date: 1970/1979
Creator: Liberty of London

Box clutch

Description: Box clutch of bronze reptile leather in trapezoid shape with copper detail around edge of front in a zig-zag pattern. Magnetic snap closure on tab. Detachable shoulder strap with snap closures at ends attaches to interior of purse on hinged tabs. Gray leather lining. Stored in "Cesare Piccini" dust bag of cream cotton flannel. Designer label: SusanBennisWarrenEdwards / Hand Made in Italy Measurements: 19cm L, 15.5cm H (w/o strap), 6.5cm W
Date: 1970
Creator: Bennis, Susan

Boy's sweater

Description: Boy’s sweater of acrylic/wool blend brown knit with tan front center panel and collar. Long sleeves with ribbed cuffs and waist. Closure of three buttons at center front placket. Appliqué of Cardin logo at lower left above waistband. Designer's label: "Pierre Cardin / Paris"
Date: 1970/1979
Creator: Cardin, Pierre

Breton Hat

Description: Hat in breton style of gray straw with gray grosgrain ribbon bow edged with gray straw at back of high, upturned brim. Style can also be referred to as pamela, halo or madeline. Unlined with gray grosgrain headband. Designer's label on inside hatband: "Valerie / Modes"
Date: 1970
Creator: Valerie Modes

Breton Hat

Description: Hat in breton style of burnt ochre straw with burnt ochre grosgrain ribbon bow at back on brim. Style can also be referred to as pamela, halo or madeline. Wide upward brim with alternating narrow bands of flat straw. Unlined with ochre grosgrain headband. Designer's label on inside headband: " An Original / by Dajon / New York" Size tag to left of designer's label: "22 1/2" Union label: "565660"
Date: 1970
Creator: Dajon

Brocade dress

Description: Evening dress of heavy orange, red and silver brocade. Full-length, with standing collar, long sleeves, center back zipper closure with hook and loop at top of collar. Bodice with floral bead work in orange and rhinestones, and scattered bead work throughout the bodice. Full red nylon lining.
Date: 1970/1975

Brocade pumps

Description: Shoes of dark orange, gold, and silver abstract floral brocade, square toe box, rounded and low vamp with rectangular "buckle" of self, low block heel covered in self. Measurements: L: 23 cm. W: 7.5 cm. H: 11.5 cm. Heel: 6 cm, 2.5 inches Markings Left & Right "John Jerro"
Date: 1970/1975
Creator: Jerro, John L.

Brocade pumps

Description: Pair of pumps of brocade/tapestry. The shoes are designed with a rounded toe, the uppers covered in a brocade/tapestry cloth consisting of floral forms in greens, reds, blues, etc. on an ivory ground. Heels taper to base. Brand stamped inside: "Custom Craft" and "Custom Craft / Wool / Composition / Insole" Retailer's label stamped inside: "Neiman-Marcus" Handwritten inside: "6 1/2 AA 74721 / 4113 [illeg]" Measurements: Length: 23.5 cm. Width: 7.5 cm. Height: 12 cm.
Date: 1970/1979

Brocade slippers

Description: Pair of slippers of red silk and gold metallic brocade. The shoes are designed with pointed toes, and a panel of gold leather that extends from below the throat, up and over the instep, and almost to the instep, sewn down, and echoing the point of the toes. Crossed with a gold cord bow with large rhinestones set at each end. Almost flats, the shoes have low, carved heels with a profile similar to a compacted Louis heel. Brand stamp: "Gustinettes / Trade Mark" Stamped inside: "6 1/2M 52770" Me… more
Date: 1970/1979
Creator: Gustinettes

Butterfly mola

Description: Mola. Decorative reverse appliquéd panel in predominantly red cotton in butterfly design motif. Backed in dark turquoise blue fabric. These panels were originally used as the front and back of a Kuna woman’s blouse. This example appears to be for trade. Measures 18" x 14"
Date: 1970/1990
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