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Hat

Description: Bowler or derby inspired hat of fine red baku straw. Shallow 2" crown with slightly rounded top. Has 1 1/2" wide slightly squared flat brim rolled at sides. 3/8" wide hat band of self ties in a small bow. Unlined with red grosgrain ribbon inner headband.
Date: 1963
Creator: Balenciaga, Cristobal, 1895-1972

Hat

Description: Hat of black silk organza. Overall effect is turban-like. Hat is formed with bias organza draped over calotte cap. Fabric drapes across back and is turned under at center back. 1-1/4" wide satin bow 2" above lower edge at center front. Lined with netting and has black grosgrain ribbon headband with comb at front for securing hat to wearer's head.
Date: 1963
Creator: Balenciaga, Cristobal, 1895-1972

"Tarha" dress

Description: (a)Yoke style dress of purple cotton with lavender and blue "Tarha" print design. Round neck; Short sleeves; seam at bust; 3 CF buttons. Designer' label: Marimekko / Suomi Finland" "D|R / Cambridge New York" with attached "Marimekko Finland" Retailer's label: "Neiman -Marcus" (b) Tie belt of same fabric; 1" wide.
Date: 1963
Creator: Marimekko

"Rakkauskirje Tarha" dress

Description: A) "Rakkauskirje" dress of red, fuschia, and black cotton "Tarha" print of thick, red swirls with relief areas of black polka dots on fuschia background; scoop neckline is gathered into a 1/4" piping; button down front with silver buttons; three-quarter length, wide, raglan sleeves gathered into 1/4" cuff; full-length, A-line with a 16 1/2" gathered skirt at hem; unlined. Designer's label at inside back collar: "Marimekko / Suomi - Finland / 100% Cotton / 36 8" Care label, instructions in pic… more
Date: 1963
Creator: Marimekko

Dress

Description: Dress in modified caftan style of navy blue silk and silk chiffon with butterfly print. Full length. Sleeveless silk under dress has matching butterfly pattern. Over dress of chiffon has long set-in sleeve on right and draped opening on left creating a toga-like effect. Hemline and draped sleeve bordered in 4" band of light aqua blue organza with under band of hot pink organza. Scooped back has center opening of 10 faux self-covered buttons and loops with closure of 5 covered snaps. Lined in na… more
Date: 1963
Creator: Mori, Hanae

"Sirkus Petrooli" dress

Description: A) "Sirkus" dress of fuchsia cotton with "Petrooli" print of large orange circles outlined in dark orange and pink. Round neckline with diagonal button closure along left-front shoulder. Three-quarter length sleeves are gathered into 1 3/4" cuffs. Slight A-line silhouette; 2 double welt pockets at right waist, one above the other. Unlined. Designer's label at inside back collar: "Marimekko / Suomi - Finland / 100% Cotton / 34 6" Care label, instructions in pictograms. B) Sash of self; length … more
Date: 1963
Creator: Marimekko

Skirt suit

Description: Two-piece suit of brown, yellow, olive green and off-white plaid wool twill. a) Semi-fitted jacket of plaid wool. Notched collar and lapel. Bracelet length, two piece, set in sleeves. Double breasted front opening with six round, plastic, olive buttons and three bound buttonholes. One button closure hidden inside lap. Pair of faux pocket flaps on front below waist. Back has a low-slung, self-fabric belt buttoned on at princess seams. Fully lined in ecru silk. Handwritten maker's label at botto… more
Date: 1963
Creator: Balenciaga, Cristobal, 1895-1972
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Envelope for Butterick Pattern #3082

Description: Butterick pattern 3082 to make a semi-fitted jumper with extended shoulders and blouse with variety of collars, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1963/1964
Creator: Butterick Company
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Envelope for Butterick Pattern #3082

Description: Butterick pattern 3082 to make a sleeveless jumper with extended shoulders and four variations of a blouse, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1963/1964
Creator: Butterick Company

Tea or afternoon dress

Description: Cocktail dress of off-white tucked poplin and lace inserts at yoke and hem. Sleeveless lace shoulders; street length. Scalloped hem with scalloped lace inserts. Center back zipper. Lined in layers of ecru and ivory organza; boned bodice lining. Ecru satin belt with bow and trailing ends.
Date: 1963
Creator: Stark, Karen

Evening dress

Description: Evening dress of rose wool crepe with modified princess seaming. Maxi length; sleeveless. Scoop neckline with squared bottom. Gusset on right seam at hem. Center back closure of three large conical buttons fashioned from magenta/purple and white marbled spherical beads; closure supported with six covered snaps and hook & eye; bound buttonholes cut on a diagonal. Lined in pink silk douppioni. Designer's label at left underarm: "Galanos" Retailer's label at right underarm: "Neiman-Marcus"
Date: 1963
Creator: Galanos, James, 1924-2016

Embellished dress

Description: A) Evening dress of yellow chiffon with rhinestone sequins on bodice and sleeves in abstract curvilinear lines. Jewel neckline. Full length. Bodice and long sleeves have pin tucked pleating which releases to gathering at waist and elbows. Sleeves have 2-1/2" cuffs of matching rhinestone sequins with hook & bar closure. Center back zipper with hook & eye. Bodice lined in matching yellow chiffon. Designer's label at left of zipper at neckline: "Galanos" Retailer's label at right of zipper at neck… more
Date: 1963/1983
Creator: Galanos, James, 1924-2016

Wool coat

Description: Coat of red felted wool(?). Full-length coat with rounded neckline. Neckline stitched/quilted to form panel of four bands around neck. Similarly stitched/quilted bands run from collar to top of sleeve. Long sleeves. Center front opening with three large circular gold-colored metal buttons. Back of coat has large inset panel of same material, triangular in form, from shoulders pointing down to about waist. Side slit pockets. Unlined; shoulder pads. Designer's label at left inside seam: Galanos R… more
Date: 1963/1980
Creator: Galanos, James, 1924-2016

Evening dress and stole

Description: Evening gown of sea foam/mint green cotton mousse with matching stole. A) Evening dress. Full length, with empire waist. Sleeveless, with wide straps, and a wide, shallow rounded neckline in front and deep scoop in back. Bust darts. Full skirt gathers into Empire waistline. Center back closure, hook and loop at top, zipper on bodice which continues under skirt as part of lining. Skirt with snap closure at waist. Lined in white, and skirt with inner white crepe sheath lining. Designer's label a… more
Date: 1963
Creator: Tassell, Gustave

Straw hat

Description: Pillbox hat of black shiny straw. Rolled brim with slightly domed crown. Hatpin with small black, round head. Headband of green grosgrain ribbon; lined in black net. Combs at sides for securing hat to head. Retailer label: Neiman-Marcus
Date: 1963

Hat

Description: Slouch/Garbo style hat of tan fur felt. High domed crown and wide floppy brim. Hatband of tan grosgrain ribbon and bow as trim at right side. Headband of green grosgrain ribbon; unlined. Stamped on crown: Martelle / Body Made in West Germany Designer label: Styled by / Coralie
Date: 1963/1964
Creator: Coralie

Mushroom hat

Description: Mushroom style hat of black silk organza covered with large black organza overlapping petals. Shallow black net crown with 5" wide down-turned brim. Lined in net with black grosgrain headband. No labels.
Date: 1963
Creator: Balenciaga, Cristobal, 1895-1972

Evening jacket and blouse

Description: Evening jacket ensemble. A) Evening jacket of black silk faille with cream silk satin collar and lapels. Long sleeves with matching satin simulate shirt cuffs inside; nonfunctioning vented cuffs with three white buttons. Hidden covered snap closure at center front. Lined in ivory silk(?) crepe. Designer's label at inside right: Christian Dior - New York Inc. Retailer's label inside at back collar: Lou Lattimore / Dallas Size label: 12 ILGWU label "796929" B) Shell blouse of cream silk satin. … more
Date: 1963/1974
Creator: Christian Dior (Firm)
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