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Wool dress

Description: Dress of dark blue and off-white wool. Styled as a mini jumper dress, the sleeveless A-line dress has a scoop neckline, and button details; yoke and straps are cream with insert that dips down into the bodice while the rest of the dress is very dark blue. Fully lined in a rich purple. Designer's label at inside front neckline: "Couture Paris / Emanuel Ungaro" Haute Couture handwritten number on tape behind designer's label: "1647-9-69"
Date: 1969
Creator: Ungaro, Emanuel

Knit dress

Description: Day dress of white wool knit. Sleeveless with wide jewel neckline. Calf length; skirt slightly gathered at natural waistline. Left side zipper with hook & eye and four hook & eyes on left shoulder. Two vertical welt pockets at sides. Lined in white silk with weighted pocket linings. Designer's label at inside left seam of lining: "Norman Norell / New York" Retailer's label at center back neckline: "Esther Wolf / Houston"
Date: 1969
Creator: Norell, Norman

Day dress

Description: Coat dress of white on pink brocade. Knee length, with short sleeves and notched collar. Double breasted, with 10 pink plastic buttons studded with rhinestones and 5 bound buttonholes. Side slit pockets. Lined in pink synthetic. Combined designer/retailer label at center back neckline: "Neiman-Marcus / Pietro" Union label at right side seam under arm.
Date: 1969
Creator: Pietro

Draped dress

Description: Coral pink. silk chiffon evening gown. Full-length evening gown constructed of gathered coral pink chiffon with contrasting gathered orange/pink panels center front and center back. Semi-fitted bodice with high rounded neckline. The neckline is accented with an orange/pink. silk chiffon. scarf panel detail. The scarf is sewn into the neckline from right center back to just short of the left shoulder line. The scarf is asymmetrically shaped and hangs to knee-level. It can be worn hanging loose o… more
Date: Autumn 1969
Creator: Sarmi, Ferdinando

Leather pumps

Description: Pair of pumps of beige patent leather. The shoes are designed with a rounded toe and plain upper. Attached at instep on each is a large non-functional pewter buckle with raised floral/foliate designs, backed with matching patent leather. The 2" high heel is a modified Louis, flaring slightly at base. Brand stamped inside: "Mademoiselle / The Fashion Shoe" Retailer's label stamped inside: "Neiman-Marcus" Handwritten inside: "14 / 7 1/2 aaa / 2.7522.1M / 46450 / 603" Measurements: L: 24 cm. W: … more
Date: 1969
Creator: Mademoiselle

Velvet ensemble

Description: Evening ensemble of black crushed velvet. A) Cocktail dress of black crushed velvet, ankle length, with long sleeves. From knees to hem the skirt is of velvet fringe cut from the fabric. Designer's label: "Givenchy" Hidden behind designer's label is handwritten couture label: "47 757" B) Stole of crushed black velvet with long chenille velvet fringe along one side. At ends are "two tiny pockets to put hands in to cross shawl over breast". Designer's Label: "Givenchy Paris". Hidden behind desi… more
Date: 1969
Creator: Givenchy, Hubert de, 1927-2018

Hostess ensemble

Description: Evening ensemble of blue and green silks with heavy metallic brocade. A: Bolero jacket of heavy blue and green silk with all-over gold brocade design; 3/4 sleeves; no collar; neck, cuffs, center front opening and hem all edged with gold braid set with "diamond" rhinestones. Closes with two large frogs made of gold braid and large teardrop and circular "diamond" rhinestones. Fully lined in blue silk. B: Jumpsuit, bodice of plain green silk, long sleeves, no collar, lined in pale green. Lower, tr… more
Date: 1969/1975
Creator: Rizkallah, Youssef

Whitework nightgown

Description: Lingerie gown of ivory cotton and white lace. cotton bodice has embroidered flowers and scalloped edge, attached wide Valenciennes lace straps produce square neckline at front and V shape at back; ankle length. Size: Small Label: SYLVIA PEDLAR for IRIS LINGERIE
Date: 1969
Creator: Pedlar, Sylvia

Patchwork dress

Description: Shirt dress of various fabrics. Maxi length dress with long sleeves. Body of dress made up of black cotton panels with vertical panels of red fabric, and pieced panels of various patterns in various colors. Sleeves and lower part of dress with ribbons - colored and with embroidery - hanging loose. Center front opening of 13 circular orange plastic buttons, the facing of light blue velvet. Yoke and collar of multicolor floral print on yellow ground. (Indian effect) Designer's label: "Sant'Angelo" more
Date: 1969
Creator: Sant'Angelo, Giorgio di

Tank top blouse

Description: A) Blouse of black wool crepe. Tank top style; sleeveless; rounded neckline. Center back zipper closure; lined in black crepe. Retailer's label: Neiman-Marcus Missing 2016/07: B) Pants of white silk crepe.
Date: 1969/1970
Creator: Klein, Anne

Patterned dress

Description: Day dress of pink jacquard in geometric patterned horizontal rows of aqua blue, dark green, and bright pink with diamond shaped pink floral inserts. Below knee length; rounded, jewel neckline; short sleeves. Center front inverted pleat from neckline to hem. Center back zipper closure; lined in pink fabric. B) Belt of matching material. Forms a bow with trailing ends. Rectangular shape; 1" wide. Hook & eye closure.
Date: 1969/1970
Creator: Weinberg, Chester
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Envelope for Simplicity Pattern #8458

Description: Simplicity pattern 8458 to make a robe with patch pockets, front button closure, self tie and round neckline and collar, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1969
Creator: Simplicity Pattern Company
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Envelope for Simplicity Pattern #8189

Description: Simplicity pattern 8189 to make a misses' a-line dress with rounded neckline, optional rounded collar, back zipper closure, and optional set-in sleeves, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1969
Creator: Simplicity Pattern Company
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Envelope for Simplicity Pattern #8637

Description: Simplicity pattern 8637 to make a shirt dress with shirt collar, front button closure, and sleeveless or long set-in sleeves, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1969
Creator: Simplicity Pattern Company
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Envelope for McCall's Pattern #9629

Description: McCall's pattern 9629 to make a dress or blouse with front yoke, set-in sleeves, dart front, and faced collar, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1969
Creator: McCall's Pattern Company
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Envelope for McCall's Pattern #2084

Description: McCall's pattern 2084 to make a long pantdress with darts, back zipper closure, sleeve variations, and gathered neckline, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1969
Creator: McCall's Pattern Company
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Envelope for McCall's Pattern #2081

Description: McCall's pattern 2081 to make a dress with long torso, set-in sleeves, pleated skirt, and darted bodice, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1969
Creator: McCall's Pattern Company
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