Search Results

Double-breasted dress

Description: Dress of light pink cotton-rayon blend, double-breasted style with two gently arching rows of white buttons, a bertha of white cotton with hand-crocheted lace-like detail on the edge, the bertha creating a v-shaped neckline, sleeveless, halter neckline with low rounded open back, drop waist, full pleated skirt, tea length, unlined. Labels: NJ, fabric care tag, fabric content tag, size 6.
Date: 1989
Creator: Johnson, Nancy

Double-breasted dress

Description: Dress of light pink cotton-rayon blend, double-breasted style with two gently arching rows of white buttons, a bertha of white cotton with hand-crocheted lace-like detail on the edge, the bertha creating a v-shaped neckline, sleeveless, halter neckline with low rounded open back, drop waist, full pleated skirt, tea length, unlined. Labels: NJ, fabric care tag, fabric content tag, size 6.
Date: 1989
Creator: Johnson, Nancy

"Gemini Twins" dresses

Description: Shift dresses of bright yellow polyester jersey knit and black embroidery, each with one short set-in sleeve and one long sleeve connecting the two dresses. Wide V-shaped necklines, knee length. At the bust, uneven embroidery and applied thick cord create shape of breasts, with larger coils of braid and hanging tassels mimicking pasties surrounded by embroidered daisy petal motifs on one dress and embroidered spirals on the other. Black embroidery and applied bands of woven braid across front… more
Date: 1989/1999
Creator: Oldham, Todd

Evening jacket

Description: Evening jacket of ivory textured silk/polyester blend in nehru-inspired style with diagonal black stripes. Black band trim at collar, hem, and cuffs. Long, two-piece sleeves with faux vented closure of three covered buttons. Four hidden buttons at center front. Lined in ivory silk; padded shoulders. Designer label: Carolina Herrera Retailer label: Neiman-Marcus
Date: 1989/1990
Creator: Herrera, Carolina

Day dress

Description: Dress of synthetic taffeta in black polka dots on white background. Scoop neck; knee length. Sleeveless; back of dress is halter cut. False attached vest with solid black knit insets, stitched in silver metallic thread and trimmed in silver metallic ribbon. Front of dress is black knit, V-shaped with curved flat pleats at each side of the V at waist. Center back hidden zipper. Lined ivory crepe synthetic (polyester?). Designer's label at center back to right of zipper: "Geoffrey Beene / New Yo… more
Date: 1989
Creator: Beene, Geoffrey

Girl's float dress

Description: Girl's float style dress of green/blue/red plaid cotton/polyester blend. Rounded, bound neckline on rounded yoke with collar of self and second, overlaying collar of white eyelet lace with scalloped edge; trimmed with flower of red fabric with green leaves. Long sleeves, gathered into cuffs. Center back zipper closure. Unlined. Maker's label inside at left of zipper: "Florence Eiseman". Original paper tag still attached.
Date: 1989
Creator: Eiseman, Florence & Larson, Teri Shapiro

Evening dress

Description: Evening dress of brightly multicolored paisley print cotton batiste with rhinestone studs outlining the paisley pattern. Full length; long sleeves. Asymmetric V-shaped neckline ends at left front zipper closure. Front left side vent and front neckline outlined in rhinestones. Lined in black cotton. Designer's label: Pauline Trigère
Date: Spring 1989
Creator: Trigère, Pauline
open access

Envelope for Vogue Pattern #7420

Description: Very Easy Very Vogue Pattern #7420 to make a misses coat with loose fit, extended shoulders and shoulder pads, patch pockets, center front button closure, and jewel neckline, fitted skirt, and pleated pants, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1989
Creator: Vogue Pattern Service
open access

Envelope for Vogue Pattern #2231

Description: Vogue Paris Original Pattern #2231 to make a dress with extended shoulders and shoulder pads, fitted bodice, pleated bias center front bow or knot, and side pockets, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1989
Creator: Christian Dior (Firm)
open access

Envelope for Vogue Pattern #2391

Description: Vogue American Designer Pattern #2391 by Donna Karan to make a jacket with lining, notched collar, extended shoulders and shoulder pads, and single-breasted construction and tapered pants with pleats, waistband, and back zipper closure, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1989
Creator: Karan, Donna
open access

Envelope for Vogue Pattern #2384

Description: Vogue Paris Originals Pattern #2384 by Christian Dior to make a lined dress with surplice bodice with soft draping, extended shoulders, and straight skirt with overskirt mimicking wrap construction, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1989
Creator: Christian Dior (Firm)
open access

Envelope for Vogue Pattern #2376

Description: Vogue American Designer Pattern #2376 by DKNY to make tapered pants with carriers and front pleats and a flared skirt with faux front fly zip, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1989
Creator: Karan, Donna
open access

Envelope for Vogue Pattern #2355

Description: Vogue American Designer Pattern #2355 by Donna Karan for Anne Klein to make a loose-fitting lined jacket with shoulder pads, straight skirt with raised waist, and wide-legged pants, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1989
Creator: Klein, Ann
open access

Envelope for McCall's Pattern #4395

Description: McCall's Stitch 'N Sew Pattern #4395 to make a blouse with gathered and extended shoulders, long set-in sleeves, round neckline with back keyhole opening and skirt with pleats gathered into waistband, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1989
Creator: McCall's Pattern Company
open access

Envelope for Butterick Pattern #4176

Description: Butterick See & Sew Pattern #4176 to make a sleeveless top with extended shoulders and round neckline, and shorts with a waistband and side pockets, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1989
Creator: Butterick Company
open access

Envelope for McCall's Pattern #4282

Description: McCall's Stitch 'N Save Pattern #4282 to make a misses' dress with center front closure, extended shoulders and shoulder pads, short set-in sleeves, front patch pockets, and elasticized waistband, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1989
Creator: McCall's Pattern Company
open access

Envelope for Simplicity Pattern #9490

Description: Simplicity Super Saver Pattern #9490 to make a misses' two-piece dress with kimono bodice and slim skirt with cummerbund, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1989
Creator: Simplicity Pattern Company
open access

Envelope for McCall's Pattern #4220

Description: McCall's Stitch 'N Save Pattern #4220 to make a top with dropped shoulders, wide set-in sleeves, and patch pockets and shorts with an elasticized waistband and side seam pockets, both in stretch knits, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1989
Creator: McCall's Pattern Company
Back to Top of Screen