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Applique dress

Description: Sundress of white cotton with colorful floral applique and embroidery in blues, orange, pink, and green depicting morning glories and daisies on bodice and pockets; fit and flare silhouette in tea length, short flutter sleeves, yoke at center front with light blue piping, princess seams, bodice coming to a point at natural waistline, large patch pockets at hips, piping along skirt, center back zipper, unlined. Label: Moonglow
Date: 1974/1979
Creator: Johnson, Nancy

Black dress

Description: Dress of black synthetic faille. Knee-length or slightly lower. V-neckline at front. Sleeveless. Bows of self at shoulders. A-Line skirt. CB zipper. Designer's label inside right shoulder: "Adele Simpson" Retailer's label inside left shoulder: "Garfinckel's" Size: "Size 4" Care: "Dry Clean Only" Union label
Date: 1974/1990
Creator: Simpson, Adele

Butterfly print dress

Description: A) Dress of beige polyester. Floor length, high rounded neckline. Bodice covered in layer of beige silk chiffon with capelet of beige chiffon with pink butterfly skirt. Overskirt of printed beige silk chiffon with watercolor abstract pattern in pink and brown, slightly gathered at natural waistline. Belt loops at sides of waist. Zipper and hook and eye closure at center back, overskirt closed with three snaps. Designer label: "Chester / Weinberg" Care label: "Professionally Dry Clean Only" B… more
Date: 1974
Creator: Weinberg, Chester

Draped dress

Description: Dress of white and gold lamé. Wrap-style with two large hook and eye closures on waistline; five small hook and loops on center front close the bodice which comes to a low V in front. Skirt gathers into waistline; hem slopes up in front. Long sleeves; no collar. Unlined. Designer label: Bill Blass Union label, size and care tags. b) Matching tie belt which comes to a point at the ends.
Date: 1974
Creator: Blass, Bill

Dress

Description: Dress of yellow nylon and chiffon with floral print in greens, white, and pale orange. Full-length dress consists of layers. Inner yellow nylon(?) sheath, sleeveless, with neckline with slight, shallow rounding. Center back zipper. Outer layer is attached to inner only at neckline and armholes. Full-length, flowing outer layer of yellow chiffon with floral print. Vertical pin tucks at left and right of neckline from shoulders mid-bust. Long, flowing panels from shoulders, not true sleeves, … more
Date: 1974/1978
Creator: Traina, Teal

Dress

Description: Dress of ivory knit. Knee-length or slightly longer A-line dress, sleeveless, with rounded neckline. Narrow band of navy blue piping around armholes, neck-hole, and in an openwork section at top of right shoulder where piping outlines edges and is made to appear as if it is "laced" between the edges, with large floppy bow at top. Two slit side seam pockets, and two very thin navy blue string belt loops at sides. 6" slit at right side seam from hem upwards. Center back opening with zipper fr… more
Date: 1974/1979
Creator: Blass, Bill

Dress

Description: A) Dress of blue nylon knit with clouds and airplane motif, and with "Hanae Mori" signature in the print. Full length, with round neck, gathered at yoke. Neckline is trimmed with three cords of same fabric and trailing ends forming a tie at the center front. Long sleeves are gathered at 1-1/2" cuffs, which close with large covered snap. Center front placket closes with large covered snaps and is trimmed with four airplane-shaped, nonfunctional buttons. Unlined. Designer's label at center back … more
Date: 1974/1979
Creator: Mori, Hanae

Dress

Description: Tent dress of grey wool flannel. Midi length. Pointed collar with open center front placket. Long bell-shaped sleeves. Sleeves have cinching belt with functioning buttons. A-line shape with left placket from waist to hem with six buttons. Waist has belt loops on sides (belt missing). Hidden inset pocket on right side. Unlined. Retailer label: Neiman Marcus Designer label on right side towards bottom hem: Geoffrey Beene Cleaning instructions and union label.
Date: 1974/1979
Creator: Beene, Geoffrey

Dress

Description: Dress of bright orange wool knit. A-line, knee-length, sleeveless, with deep V-shaped neckline in front and back. Faux flap pockets at sides. Empire waistband has off-white/cream embroidered Courrèges logo at center front. Center back zipper, and closure within empire waistband consisting of two snaps and two hooks-and-eyes. Lined in off-white/cream rayon. Inner lining hem with lace band. Designer's label inside at back collar: "Courrèges / Paris / Couture Future / made in France" Fabric/care… more
Date: Spring 1974
Creator: Courrèges, André

Dress

Description: Dress of bright red/orange wool knit. Mid-length. Slight banded collar with V-neckline. Short sleeves with 2" cuff band and back yoke panel which form a chevron shape over the shoulders. Center front opening to 14" above hemline of hidden snaps, hooks-and-eyes. Simulated belt at natural waistline that has a hook-and-eye closure and tab which buttons on left side with orange, domed-shaped button and tailored buttonhole. Lined in matching rayon. Designer's label inside at back collar: "Courr… more
Date: Spring 1974
Creator: Courrèges, André

Dress

Description: Dress of bright red/orange wool. Mid-length, the dress's collar is a variant of a band collar, standing at back and sides, tapering slightly to front and open at front with V-neckline opening below created by wrapped front opening. Short sleeves have a 2" cuff band, and the back yoke panel forms a chevron shape over the shoulders. Front opening with closure of hidden snaps and hooks & eyes down to hemline. Simulated belt at natural waistline that has a hook & eye closure and tab which button… more
Date: Spring 1974
Creator: Courrèges, André

Dress ensemble

Description: Dress ensemble of olive green polyester silk jacquard in an ivory rose floral print. a) Day dress. Inserted side panels of satin stripe chiffon matching print of dress. Long bishop sleeves with top inserted panel matching side panels of dress; 1-1/2" cuffs with button closure. Rounded, collarless neckline; elastic waist. Center front button closure on bodice. b) Coat vest of matching silk jacquard. Full length; sleeveless. Hook & eye closure at neckline. c) Silver leather sash belt with grom… more
Date: 1974/1984
Creator: Galanos, James, 1924-2016

Embroidered dress

Description: Dress of black cotton net embroidered with red, white, tan, brown, green and gold petit point floral designs. Gathered scooped neckline interlaced with narrow, pale green silk grosgrain ribbon and scalloped and embroidered organdy ruffling, which is also used at wrist, waist, hip line and hem. Gathered ankle-length skirt. Left side zipper with hook & eye on lining and snaps on outer net layer. Skirt has additional under layer of black net. Bodice and skirt lined with silk chiffon; black grosgra… more
Date: Spring 1974
Creator: Christian Dior (Firm)

Ensemble - Blouse and Skirt

Description: Two piece skirt ensemble of navy blue linen consisting of: Blouse with round high neckline having asymmetric bodice closure. Curved diagonal top edge extension with four purple plastic buttons and tailored buttonholes at left side and one button with snap at right neckline. Short sleeves with modified box caps (seams rather than tucks). Bodice cut short and full, with slight lower flare. Padded shoulders. Lined in dark blue silk satin. Length: 20 1/2" (52.1 cm). Length: Designer's label at … more
Date: 1974/1983
Creator: Blass, Bill
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Envelope for Butterick Pattern #3592

Description: Butterick pattern 3592 to make a jacket with short or long set-in sleeves, notched collar, patch pockets at hips, and single-breasted button closure, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1974
Creator: Butterick Company
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Envelope for Butterick Pattern #3612

Description: Butterick pattern 3612 to make a peasant blouse with short gathered sleeves, bloused silhouette with gathering at natural waistline, and rounded neckline with keyhole and tie opening, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1974
Creator: Butterick Company
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Envelope for Butterick Pattern #3815

Description: Butterick pattern 3815 to make a shirt with short or long set-in sleeves, front button placket, convertible collar, and patch pocket, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1974/1975
Creator: Butterick Company
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Envelope for Butterick Pattern #3835

Description: Butterick pattern 3835, created through a Seventeen magazine design contest, to make a single-breasted jacket, flared skirt, dress with neckline variations, turban, and scarf, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1974
Creator: Butterick Company
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Envelope for Butterick Pattern #3840

Description: Butterick pattern 3840 to make a blouse with center front button closure, pointed collar, and long set-in sleeves, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1974
Creator: Butterick Company
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Envelope for Butterick Pattern #3840

Description: Butterick pattern 3840 to make a blouse with center front button closure, pointed collar, and long set-in sleeves, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1974
Creator: Butterick Company
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Envelope for Butterick Pattern #3949

Description: Butterick pattern 3949 for top with pointed collar, long set-in sleeves, and relaxed fit and flared skirt and wide-legged pants, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1974
Creator: Butterick Company
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