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Beach clogs

Description: Pair of beach clogs of wood and fabric. The wooden platform soles are "foot shaped", and secure to feet with a wide strap of striped cloth which passes through the sole at instep and ties at top of instep. Fabric is striped in black, yellow, red, white, and yellow. Printed label affixed to sole: "Gymnastic" Stamped on side: "6" Measurements: Length: 24 cm Width: 9cm Height: 2cm Heel: 2cm (3/4") high on axis w/cap
Date: 1961/1971

Box-style handbag

Description: Box style handbag in oval shape of white leather with red trim and navy blue closure and double straps. Hidden snap closure under navy blue tab. Lined in white satin with center divider pocket. Maker's stamp: Prestige Measurements: Width: 7" Height: 4", without handle Height: 8 1/2", with handle Depth: 4 1/2" b) Hair comb of brown plastic. Measurements: Length: 4 1/2" Width: 1 3/4"
Date: 1961
Creator: Prestige Handbag

Day Dress

Description: Day dress and underskirt of olive green shantung silk . a) Shirt waist style dress of olive green shantung silk. Knee-length. Round neckline; princess seams; gathered natural waist. Buttons down center front of bodice with a snap at the neckline; covered buttons with bound buttonholes. Left side seam zipper closure from underarm to upper thigh; underarm gussets. Two slit double welt pockets on left and right; 3/4 length sleeves. Attached self tie belt at center back waist. Unlined; 26" waist… more
Date: 1961
Creator: Balenciaga, Cristobal, 1895-1972

Draped hat

Description: Hat of orange silk chiffon. The wide brim and high crown are draped in orange chiffon which folds under the brim at the left back. The white grosgrain headband has stiffened black net at the back to support the hat on the head. Lined in straw net. No labels.
Date: 1961
Creator: Balenciaga, Cristobal, 1895-1972

Dress

Description: Day dress in orange wool knit. Knee-length. Six circular gold-colored, basket weave buttons on front top stitched seam. Decorative orange cord "tie" below wide, pointed collar with reeded, gold-colored spherical terminal beads. Short, set-in sleeves. Skirt is A-lined with pleats coming from waist. Center back zipper closure with hook & loop and 2 hook & loops on collar. Lined in orange silk crepe. Designer's label at center back neckline: "Christian Dior - New York Inc." Retailer's label belo… more
Date: 1961/1969
Creator: Christian Dior (Firm)

Embroidered jacket

Description: Evening jacket of black, white, pink , and green embroidered net with chenille trim. Short loose jacket wide neck, fake fur edging around entire garment and at botom of three quarter length sleeve cut in kimona style. Trimmed with beaded ribbon straw embroidery. Designer's label: "Givenchy / Paris"; "Made In / Paris". Handwritten couture number behind designer's label: "8983"(?) "Made In France"
Date: 1961
Creator: Givenchy, Hubert de, 1927-2018

Ensemble

Description: Two piece cocktail ensemble of chocolate-brown satin. a) Sleeveless blouse of brown satin. Collarless, round neckline with center front snap closure. Unlined. Designer's label: "EISA" Maker's label in bottom right hem: "SRA: DE / OSBORNE" b) Straight skirt of brown satin. Rolled waistband with left side zipper. Lined in dark brown silk. Maker's label at bottom hem: "SRA: DE / OSBORNE"
Date: 1961
Creator: Balenciaga, Cristobal, 1895-1972
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Envelope for Simplicity Pattern #4308

Description: Simplicity pattern 4308 to make a suit of a lined jacket with kimono sleeves and a fitted skirt with stole, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1961/1963
Creator: Simplicity Pattern Company
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Envelope for Simplicity Pattern #4619

Description: Simplicity pattern 4619 to make a one-piece dress, jacket, and scarf with set-in sleeves, patch pocket, and kick pleat, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1961/1963
Creator: Simplicity Pattern Company

Evening dress

Description: Black wool and ermine evening ensemble. A) Jacket. Cropped, almost bolero, with collarless, rounded neckline. Center front opening with 4 circular self-covered buttons and bound buttonholes, arranged in pairs, with rectangular cut-out, between. Long sleeves. Lined in black satin. Designer's label at inside back neckline: "Balenciaga / 10 Avenue George V Paris" with handwritten label behind "53397" B) Evening gown. Strapless, full-length gown with wide neckline. Neckline edged with wide band … more
Date: 1961
Creator: Balenciaga, Cristobal, 1895-1972

Leather handbag

Description: Handbag of navy leather in oversized rectangular shape. Inverted frame with gold-tone bar trim across top and flip clip square closure with circular center at outside edge. Double handles attach to front and back with diamond accents. Accordion sides and bottom. Beige leather interior with slip and zipper pockets. No labels or markings. Measurements: 39cm L, 19.5cm H, 4.5cm W
Date: 1961

Leather purse

Description: Handbag of taupe alligator skin. Structured with an accordion bottom and two interior clutch style sections of light brown suede with horizontal brass tops and twist closures which divide the purse into five sections. Double strap handle with ring-shaped fasteners. Retailer label: Made in France / Expressly for / Sanger-Harris
Date: 1961/1987

Leopard pointed heels

Description: Brown imitation leopard pump with scissor point toe & black spike heel. Size 2-1/2B. By Rayan/Ravne from N-M. 1961. Measurements: L: 23 cm W: 7.6 cm H: 14 cm Heel: 8 cm, (3 1/16 in.) Size: 4 1/2 Markings: L- "Neiman-Marcus" R- "Rayne"
Date: 1961
Creator: Rayne
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