Search Results

Cocktail ensemble

Description: Cocktail ensemble of black chiffon and cream organdy with black maribou feather trim. A) Cocktail coat of doubled white organdy trimmed in horizontal rows of black maribou feathers. Sleeveless; no closure. B) Dress. Sleeveless with long torso of black chiffon. Faux drawstring neckline with string tie at center front. White organdy skirt is slightly flared and is trimmed in horizontal rows of black feathers; below knee length. Attached under slip of doubled white organdy. Hook & eye closure at … more
Date: 1968
Creator: Trigère, Pauline

Cocktail Ensemble - Dress and Jacket

Description: Cocktail ensemble of orange wool with embroidered pattern of small squares of orange and silver novelty thread which form a larger abstract pattern. Ensemble consists of: A) Cocktail dress. Knee-length, sleeveless dress with rounded neckline edged with gold braid trim accented with gold studs and silver rhinestones. Bodice with princess seaming for fit. Attached belt of same fabric at natural waist edged by bands of same braid as neckline. Skirt gathers at waistline, and has side slit po… more
Date: Autumn 1968
Creator: De la Renta, Oscar

Day Coat

Description: a) Day coat of silk and cotton blend in tan, green, purple, and pink stripes. Double breasted with 5 bound buttonholes. Open-ended collar and long sleeves with cuffs having 2 bound buttonholes. Patch pockets at sides. Lined in ivory silk. Combined designer/retailer label at center back neckline: "Norman Norell for Bonwit Teller" b) Belt of matching fabric with self-covered rectangular buckle.
Date: 1968
Creator: Norell, Norman, 1900-1972

Day dress

Description: A) Day dress of mustard yellow heavy knit. Three-seamed raglan short-sleeves. Knee length. Modified mandarin neckline. Center back zipper with hook & eye. Patch pockets at sides. Lined in matching mustard yellow silk satin. Combined designer/retailer label on inside left seam under lining: "Norman Norell for Bonwit Teller" B) Belt of self with 6 rows of quilted top stitching. 1-1/4 inches wide. Rectangular slide buckle covered in self. Attached at back of dress.
Date: 1968
Creator: Norell, Norman, 1900-1972

Dress

Description: Cocktail dress of blue, aqua and white rayon/nylon blend brocade with gold metallic lurex threads in stylized chrysanthemum flower and semi-circle or rainbow motif. Knee-length. Center front zipper is hidden by ivory satin placket with 5 self-covered buttons. Double collar of brocade under and ivory satin upper. Short sleeves. Two patch pockets with flaps and ivory satin covered button on front at sides. Princess seams. Inverted pleat in back starts at waistline; half belt band on back waistlin… more
Date: 1968/1969
Creator: Mori, Hanae

Embroidered coat dress

Description: Coat dress of brown velvet with silver embroidery. Mid-length. Long sleeves. Rounded neckline. Center front opening with zipper and covered snaps which extends from throat to hips. Neckline, cuffs, hem, and line of cf opening to hem all with heavy rolled hems. The whole coat is covered with silver embroidery in floral and foliate patterns. Lined in brown cotton(?). No labels. Size 10
Date: 1968
Creator: Maurice Rentner, Inc.

Ensemble

Description: Ensemble consisting of a brown linen dress and jacket. a) Brown linen dress. Sleeveless. Squared off v-neckline. Neckline and sleeves have black trim. Pockets have upturned flaps with same black trim. Brown silk lining at top--no lining in skirt. b) Matching brown linen jacket. Three black button closure in front. Black trim to match trim on dress. Long sleeve with black trim. Designer label in center neckline in jacket: "Geoffrey Beene"
Date: Autumn 1968
Creator: Beene, Geoffrey

Ensemble - Coat and Skirt

Description: Ensemble of red wool knit coat with matching skirt. A) Coat of deep red wool knit. Double-breasted with 10 gold round buttons and bound buttonholes. Closure is reinforced with a large covered snap at inside neckline. Stand-up, mandarin style collar. Four patch pockets with flaps each have a smaller gold tone matching button with bound buttonhole. Below knee length. Long sleeves have two gold tone matching buttons at cuffs with bound buttonholes. Lined in red silk taffeta. Designer's label at i… more
Date: 1968~
Creator: Norell, Norman, 1900-1972

Ensemble - Dress, and Belt

Description: B) Shift style dress of black wool. Short set-in sleeves. Stand up collar. Below knee length. Side welt pockets and four belt loops of self. Center back zipper with hook & eye. Lined in black silk. Retailer's label at center back neckline: "Sakowitz / Houston" C) Belt of black leather. 3/4" wide with rectangular buckle covered in self. Stamped on back "12 127"
Date: 1968~
Creator: Norell, Norman, 1900-1972

Ensemble - Dress and Stole

Description: Ensemble. a) Dress of white linen. Bias cut bodice with one shoulder strap on left with 1/2" tie of self. Right side zipper. Slightly gathered skirt; below knee length. Lined in cream silk crepe. Combined designer's/retailer's label: "Norman Norell for Neiman-Marcus" b) Stole wrap of red silk linen with white linen on reverse. Rectangular, 33 cm x 146 cm.
Date: 1968~
Creator: Norell, Norman, 1900-1972
open access

Envelope for Butterick Pattern #4739

Description: Butterick pattern 4739 to make a suit with a short, double-breasted jacket, skirt with gathers worn below the waistline, and blouse with standing cowl neckline, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1968/1969
Creator: Butterick Company
open access

Envelope for McCall's Pattern #9183

Description: McCall's pattern 9183 to make a dress with set-in sleeves, back zipper closure, lined and faced collar, and short length, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1968
Creator: McCall's Pattern Company
open access

Envelope for McCall's Pattern #9506

Description: McCall's pattern 9506 to make a dress with set-in sleeves, back zipper closure, dart-fitted bodice, optional cummerbund, and optional straps recalling folk dress, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1968
Creator: McCall's Pattern Company
open access

Envelope for McCall's Pattern #9520

Description: McCall's pattern 9520 to make a dress with concealed front opening, shirt collar, and optional set-in sleeves, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1968
Creator: McCall's Pattern Company
open access

Envelope for McCall's Pattern #9585

Description: McCall's pattern 9585 to make a dress with optional bell sleeves, French darts, and "regular or mini length," including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1968
Creator: McCall's Pattern Company
open access

Envelope for Simplicity Pattern #7727

Description: Simplicity pattern 7727 to make shirt with convertible collar, front button closure with placket, and sleeve variations, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1968
Creator: Simplicity Pattern Company
open access

Envelope for Simplicity Pattern #7747

Description: Simplicity pattern 7747 to make a tow-piece dress with v-neckline, lowered waistline, optional pleats, and optional set-in sleeves, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1968
Creator: Simplicity Pattern Company
open access

Envelope for Simplicity Pattern #7797

Description: Simplicity pattern 7797 to make a dress with center front closure, shirt collar, long sleeves, and short length, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1968
Creator: Simplicity Pattern Company
open access

Envelope for Vogue Pattern #1372

Description: Vogue Paris Original Pattern #1372 to make a loose-fitting lined jacket with bias shawl pointed collar, front and back yoke, and front button closure and dress with short set-in sleeves, a-line silhouette, jewel neckline, lowered waistline, and flared skirt with front button closure, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1968/1975
Creator: Molyneux, Edward

Evening dress

Description: Evening dress of light green satin. Full length. Empire waist. V-neck. Bust has decorative seams connecting up and out to sleeves and collar. Zipper closure down to just above waistline with hook and eye closure at top. Decorative knot and loop closure affixed on top of hook and eye closure--functional. Extra fabric covering most of zipper; not quite lapels. Long sleeves with zipper closures. Lined in darker shade of same green. Designer label at top center neckline: "Geoffrey Beene"
Date: 1968
Creator: Beene, Geoffrey
Back to Top of Screen