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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

Caftan

Description: Caftan. Vintage Guatemalan skirt (possibly from Santa Maria de Jesus) remade into a contemporary caftan. Original skirt handwoven on treadle loom all cotton. Hand embroidered cotton randa (joining seam). Notice the handmade fabric toggle closure at neckline to complement original design of skirt.
Date: 1970/1979

Cape

Description: Cape made from an antique Japanese obi brocade of red, gold, orange, browns, etc. on a cream ground. Embroidery is of cranes, mums, and other flowers. The cape is mid-length, with one button and loop at neck and with "tie" of same material as an extension of standing collar. Center front opening. Box pleats at sides. Sleeveless, with flap-covered slits at center front sides for arms. Lined in ecru silk with inside slit pocket at left. Label: "Kobayashi / Made in Tokyo Japan"
Date: 1970/1979
Creator: Kobayashi

Cape

Description: Cape of beige hand woven vicuna wool. Styled as a sleeveless tunic, with turned down collar embellished with top-stitching. Center front opening with 5 buttons. Side slits (to access pockets?) Designer's label at center back inside neckline: "Givenchy" Handwritten style number tag behind designer's label: "59743"(? - partly obscured)
Date: 1970
Creator: Givenchy, Hubert de, 1927-2018

Cape and dress

Description: Black silk crepe ensemble: A) Cape. Waist-length with double-bow made of silk covered piping on front. Single self-covered button and loop. Designer's label at edge: "Noriko / Chicago" B) Skirt. Full-length, of three layers with curving "tiers". Elastic waistband. Designer's label at inner waistband: "Noriko / Chicago".
Date: 1970/1975
Creator: Noriko

Chain-strap handbag

Description: Handbag of navy blue suede with three separate descending parts piped in navy blue vinyl. Double metallic gold chain handles attached at top of bag through grommets of metallic gold; pulling chain through grommets converts double handle to shoulder strap. Turn lock closure of gold. Lined in navy blue fabric with one zipper pocket and one slip pocket on back wall. Maker's label: Sheldon / Original Measurements: Width: 7 1/4" Height: 8 1/4" without handle Height: 16 1/4" with handle Depth: 3/4"
Date: 1970/1979
Creator: Shendon Handbag Co.

Chiffon dress

Description: Dress of black silk synthetic chiffon. Full length dress with inner black tricot(?) layer and outer layer of black chiffon. Rounded neckline. Bodice and sleeves covered with geometric pattern of silver/grey bugle beads. Long sleeves are single-layer, with short zipper closure with hook & eyes at cuffs. Center back zipper closure with hook & loop and two snaps on outer layer of skirt at waistline. Designer's label at inside back neckline: "Victoria Royal Ltd. / Made in / British Crown Colony / … more
Date: 1970/1979
Creator: Victoria Royal Ltd.

Chiffon gown

Description: Ballgown of pink chiffon. Fitted, boned empire bodice with V-shaped neckline and double spaghetti straps. The bodice is constructed of diagonally pleated pink silk chiffon that crisscrosses over the bust. Center back zipper closure from neck to hip line with a single hook & eye at the neckline supplemented with a hook & loop mid-back and one at the waist seam. Empire waist with full, gathered, circular, ankle-length over skirt of pink crepe chiffon. Semi-fitted underskirt of pink chiffon over p… more
Date: 1970
Creator: Parnis, Mollie

Chinese silk purse

Description: Clutch style purse embroidered in Fenghuang (Chinese phoenix) design. Stylized clouds and Shòu character symbolizing longevity on brocade bands at sides and mounted on frame. Rectangular gold tone frame with rectangular and cylindrical flip bar closure. Detachable, shoulder-length single gold chain handle attaches at sides of frame with toggle ends. Lined in black satin with zipper and slip pockets. Includes oval-shaped, double-sided mirror. Designer label: Judith Leiber Retailer label: Neiman-… more
Date: 1970/1979
Creator: Leiber, Judith

Cinta

Description: Cinta (woman’s hairband) of red cotton with multicolored stripes and silk floss tassels at both ends. Textile was handwoven on the backstrap loom with cotton warp and weft.
Date: 1970/1979

Cinta

Description: Cinta (hair ribbon). Handwoven on hair ribbon loom (cross between backstrap and fixed floor loom) using a slit tapestry weave. Although this piece was tagged Zihuatenango it is likely it was only purchased there.
Date: 1970/1979

Clutch handbag

Description: Clutch in envelope style of tan leather and suede in trademark lace weave intrecciato design. Two slip pockets on front are covered by flap; hidden snap closure. Lined in brown satin with zippered pocket. Stored in brown "Bottega Veneta" dust bag. Designer's plate: Bottega Veneta / Made in Italy Measurements: 23cm L, 16.5cm H, 2cm W
Date: 1970
Creator: Bottega Veneta

Clutch purse

Description: Clutch style handbag of black faille fabric with diamond pattern pile. Rectangular frame covered in black velvet with closure of metallic gold. Belted letter "R" logo of metallic gold attached at bottom left. One shoulder strap of black velvet and an oval hand handle of metallic gold on interior of bag. Lining of black leather with two side pockets and one zipper pocket. Designer's label: Made in Italy / By "Roberta" Di Camerino / Leather Lined Measurements: Width: 11 1/4" Height: 6 1/4" with… more
Date: 1970
Creator: Camerino, Giuliana Coen

Clutch purse

Description: Clutch in envelope style of metallic leather in bronze, gold, and silver reptile skin in linear patchwork striped design. Hidden snap closure. Metallic gold leather lining. Stored in Judith Leiber New York dust bag of blue fabric. Designer label: Carlos Falchi "Made in U.S.A." tag attached to designer label. Measurements: 23cm L, 14cm H, 2cm W.
Date: 1970
Creator: Falchi, Carlos
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