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Gloves

Description: Gloves of black leather. Wrist length; back of hands have three darts. Left glove stamped: "Alexette / 6 1/4 / Prime / Quality" and "27 / 56"
Date: 1940/1949
Creator: Alexette Bacmo Glove Company

Gloves

Description: Gloves (child's?) of kidskin; off-white; two 1/4" strips of tan (yellow) leather trim at wrist and base of thumb. Button closure at wrist on palm side of glove. Length: 20.5cm; Width: 8.5cm
Date: 1940/1949
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Envelope for DuBarry Pattern #5070

Description: DuBarry pattern 5070 to make a dress with tucked shirtwaist-style bodice, short or long set-in sleeves, front button closure, peter pan or bow collar, and gore skirt, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1940
Creator: DuBarry
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Envelope for McCall's Pattern #5099

Description: McCall's pattern 5099 to make a one-piece dress with extended shoulders, surplice bodice, and gathered skirt, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1940/1945
Creator: McCall's Pattern Company
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Envelope for McCall's Pattern #6153

Description: McCall's pattern 6153 to make a dress with a front button closure, variety of necklines, and gathered skirt, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1940/1945
Creator: McCall's Pattern Company
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Envelope for McCall's Pattern #6000

Description: McCall's pattern 6000 to make a dress with an overlapping neckline, shoulder pads, narrow skirt, and natural waistline, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1940/1945
Creator: McCall's Pattern Company
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Envelope for Butterick Pattern

Description: Envelope for a Butterick pattern to make a shirtwaist dress with center front button closure, four-gore skirt, drawstring detail on below elbow length sleeve, and belt, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1940/1949
Creator: Butterick Pattern Co.
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Envelope for McCall's Pattern #5889

Description: McCall's pattern 5889 for one-piece dress with shoulder pads, darts at shoulders, front button closure, and self belt, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1940/1945
Creator: McCall's Pattern Company
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Envelope for DuBarry Pattern #5136

Description: DuBarry pattern 5136 to make a dress with front closure, rounded or convertible collar, long or short set-in sleeves, hip pockets, flared skirt, and day length, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1940
Creator: DuBarry
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Envelope for Vogue Pattern #5424

Description: Envelope for a Vogue pattern to make a one-piece dress with V-shaped neckline, scalloped side front opening, slim skirt, and short or long sleeve options, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1940/1944
Creator: Vogue Pattern Service

Hat

Description: Hat ring of black satin. Headpiece formed as an openwork braided cylinder made of three thick black satin segments. Black grosgrain ribbon inner band, to which is sewn a brown plastic comb to help fasten hat to wearer's head. Measurements: 17 cm. diameter; 8.5cm. from base to top of crown.
Date: 1940/1970

Dress

Description: Dress of black velvet. Knee length; short puffed sleeves. Raised empire waist gathers into bodice at waistband. High bound neckline has a slight V in front and forms ties at back. Center back closure of three self-covered buttons and loops at neckline; left side zipper under arm. Unlined; padded shoulders.
Date: 1940

Dress

Description: Cocktail dress black wool. Sleeveless with scoop neck. Dropped waist with gathered skirt. Left side zipper. Skirt is lined and has double underskirts of black silk with frayed ends.
Date: 1940
Creator: Balenciaga, Cristobal, 1895-1972
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