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[Cambridge, England]

Description: Photograph of a building in Cambridge, England. The side interior angle of the building is visible in the foreground. A green lawn and stone pathways are visible in front of the building facade.
Date: September 1970
Creator: Gough, Ray

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

[Cemetery]

Description: Photograph of a cemetery in Ireland. In the foreground, grave markers are visible. The cemetery is positioned next to a church which is partially visible on the left side. People walk amongst the graves in the background.
Date: 1970
Creator: Gough, Ray

[Cemetery]

Description: Photograph of a cemetery in Ireland. In the foreground, graves are scattered amongst surrounding greenery. A lake and hills are visible in the background.
Date: 1970
Creator: Gough, Ray

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

[Church Ruins from Above}

Description: Photograph of church ruins in Ireland. The ruins are viewed from above. The top circular window and three lower arches are visible in the foreground. A stone wall surrounding grass is visible behind the church. A road and more grass is visible in the background beyond the wall.
Date: 1970
Creator: Gough, Ray

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

Coat

Description: Coat of sheared lambswool in several shades of gray. Round collar, notched lapels. Double breasted closure with 6 large gray plastic buttons. Flap pockets at hips. Long sleeves; midi length. Fully lined in grey. Retailer's label at center back neckline: "Neiman-Marcus" Embroidered name inside lining at right opening: "Cleo"
Date: 1970/1979
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