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Day dress

Description: Dress of synthetic taffeta in black polka dots on white background. Scoop neck; knee length. Sleeveless; back of dress is halter cut. False attached vest with solid black knit insets, stitched in silver metallic thread and trimmed in silver metallic ribbon. Front of dress is black knit, V-shaped with curved flat pleats at each side of the V at waist. Center back hidden zipper. Lined ivory crepe synthetic (polyester?). Designer's label at center back to right of zipper: "Geoffrey Beene / New Yo… more
Date: 1989
Creator: Beene, Geoffrey

Ensemble

Description: Pants ensemble. A) Top of black satin, slightly cropped, with short sleeves. Top is covered in sequins in wide horizontal black bands, red bands, and "plaid" band of bugle beads and smaller sequins. Wide red bands at sleeve ends. Pointed black satin collar and placket center front opening with four faceted, conical clear jeweled buttons. Lined in black satin. Designer's label at center back neckline: "Geoffrey Beene / New York" B) Pants of black synthetic fiber. Full-length. High waisted; hi… more
Date: Spring 1989
Creator: Beene, Geoffrey
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Envelope for Butterick Pattern #4176

Description: Butterick See & Sew Pattern #4176 to make a sleeveless top with extended shoulders and round neckline, and shorts with a waistband and side pockets, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1989
Creator: Butterick Company
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Envelope for Vogue Pattern #2231

Description: Vogue Paris Original Pattern #2231 to make a dress with extended shoulders and shoulder pads, fitted bodice, pleated bias center front bow or knot, and side pockets, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1989
Creator: Christian Dior (Firm)
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Envelope for Vogue Pattern #2384

Description: Vogue Paris Originals Pattern #2384 by Christian Dior to make a lined dress with surplice bodice with soft draping, extended shoulders, and straight skirt with overskirt mimicking wrap construction, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1989
Creator: Christian Dior (Firm)

Evening dress

Description: Brown jersey and satin evening gown. Fitted. draped. shirred bodice of dark brown wool jersey. Open asymmetrically draped neckline with wide. draped shawl collar. Fitted full-length sleeves. Zipper closure down left side seam with hook&eye at neckline. Shawl collar drapes into left front neckline and attaches with one snap and three hook&eyes. Waist seam with full. full-length. gathered brown satin skirt. Bodice fully lined in brown silk. Black grosgrain waist stay with double hook&eye closure.… more
Date: Autumn 1989
Creator: De la Renta, Oscar

Evening dress

Description: Magenta jersey and satin evening gown. Strapless. shirred. boned bodice of wool jersey with sweetheart neckline. Center back zippered closure with hook&eye at neckline. Full. floor-length satin skirt gathered into waist seam. Center back placket closure with three snaps. Bodice lined in iridescent burgundy silk. Skirt lined in black chiffon. Attached full-length black taffeta petticoat with horsehair supported magenta satin faced hem. Label stitched right center back of zipper.
Date: Autumn 1989
Creator: De la Renta, Oscar

Evening Gown

Description: Black velvet evening gown with beaded jacket. a) Jacket: heavily beaded, sequined and embroidered. Cropped, tailored shell with the colors black, gold, green and burgundy predominating. Curved open neckline with full-length set-in sleeves. Piece embroidered. Fully lined in black silk. Designer's label stitched center back, below neckline: "Oscar de la Renta" with hand written style number(?) "5250s" Tag attached below designer's label: "Made in U.S.A." b) Dress: Strapless, full-length, fit… more
Date: Autumn 1989
Creator: De la Renta, Oscar

Girl's float dress

Description: Girl's float style dress of green/blue/red plaid cotton/polyester blend. Rounded, bound neckline on rounded yoke with collar of self and second, overlaying collar of white eyelet lace with scalloped edge; trimmed with flower of red fabric with green leaves. Long sleeves, gathered into cuffs. Center back zipper closure. Unlined. Maker's label inside at left of zipper: "Florence Eiseman". Original paper tag still attached.
Date: 1989
Creator: Eiseman, Florence & Larson, Teri Shapiro

Evening jacket

Description: Evening jacket of ivory textured silk/polyester blend in nehru-inspired style with diagonal black stripes. Black band trim at collar, hem, and cuffs. Long, two-piece sleeves with faux vented closure of three covered buttons. Four hidden buttons at center front. Lined in ivory silk; padded shoulders. Designer label: Carolina Herrera Retailer label: Neiman-Marcus
Date: 1989/1990
Creator: Herrera, Carolina

Double-breasted dress

Description: Dress of light pink cotton-rayon blend, double-breasted style with two gently arching rows of white buttons, a bertha of white cotton with hand-crocheted lace-like detail on the edge, the bertha creating a v-shaped neckline, sleeveless, halter neckline with low rounded open back, drop waist, full pleated skirt, tea length, unlined. Labels: NJ, fabric care tag, fabric content tag, size 6.
Date: 1989
Creator: Johnson, Nancy

Double-breasted dress

Description: Dress of light pink cotton-rayon blend, double-breasted style with two gently arching rows of white buttons, a bertha of white cotton with hand-crocheted lace-like detail on the edge, the bertha creating a v-shaped neckline, sleeveless, halter neckline with low rounded open back, drop waist, full pleated skirt, tea length, unlined. Labels: NJ, fabric care tag, fabric content tag, size 6.
Date: 1989
Creator: Johnson, Nancy
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Envelope for Vogue Pattern #2376

Description: Vogue American Designer Pattern #2376 by DKNY to make tapered pants with carriers and front pleats and a flared skirt with faux front fly zip, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1989
Creator: Karan, Donna
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Envelope for Vogue Pattern #2391

Description: Vogue American Designer Pattern #2391 by Donna Karan to make a jacket with lining, notched collar, extended shoulders and shoulder pads, and single-breasted construction and tapered pants with pleats, waistband, and back zipper closure, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1989
Creator: Karan, Donna
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Envelope for Vogue Pattern #2355

Description: Vogue American Designer Pattern #2355 by Donna Karan for Anne Klein to make a loose-fitting lined jacket with shoulder pads, straight skirt with raised waist, and wide-legged pants, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1989
Creator: Klein, Ann

Ensemble

Description: A) Navy floral cotton romper with pink and periwinkle flowers and green leaves. Scoop neckline and natural waistline. 8 navy plastic buttons CF. Sleeveless. 2 patch pockets at front waist with tie closures. Full, harem-style legs with 1 1/2" band at ankles Designer's label inside center back neckline; "Laura / Ashley / Made in Rep. of Ireland" Care and content underneath designer's label. B) Navy cotton and spandex knit ribbed body suit with short sleeves with thin band at cuff. 2 plastic sna… more
Date: Spring 1989
Creator: Laura Ashley
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Envelope for McCall's Pattern #4220

Description: McCall's Stitch 'N Save Pattern #4220 to make a top with dropped shoulders, wide set-in sleeves, and patch pockets and shorts with an elasticized waistband and side seam pockets, both in stretch knits, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1989
Creator: McCall's Pattern Company
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Envelope for McCall's Pattern #4282

Description: McCall's Stitch 'N Save Pattern #4282 to make a misses' dress with center front closure, extended shoulders and shoulder pads, short set-in sleeves, front patch pockets, and elasticized waistband, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1989
Creator: McCall's Pattern Company
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Envelope for McCall's Pattern #4395

Description: McCall's Stitch 'N Sew Pattern #4395 to make a blouse with gathered and extended shoulders, long set-in sleeves, round neckline with back keyhole opening and skirt with pleats gathered into waistband, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1989
Creator: McCall's Pattern Company

Dress

Description: Dress in shift style of violet, blue and pink flower motif silk with outer layer of black chiffon. Attached cape overlay on back in black chiffon with matching flower motif. Square neck elasticized at shoulders scoops in back; elbow length butterfly sleeves of black chiffon. Center back zipper with hook & eye on dress and covered snaps on cape. Lined in black rayon. Designer's label at back neckline: "(Japanese characters) / Hanae Mori" Size "10" tag attached to base of designer label. Conten… more
Date: 1989~
Creator: Mori, Hanae

Dress

Description: Dress of violet, pink, blue and grey silk chiffon printed in a rose motif. Full-length, with rounded neckline and full-length sleeves that flare and are split at wrist. Skirt gathered at natural waist. Skirt with middle layer of dark pink chiffon, and inner lining layer of pink nylon(?). Center back opening, bodice with 7 button and loops and 8 covered snaps, and one hook-and-eye at neck. Skirt with 2 covered snaps on outer layer, zipper for attached inner layers, and hook-and-loop just be… more
Date: 1989~
Creator: Mori, Hanae

Coat

Description: Evening coat of brocade and fur. The full-length coat is of a pale yellow silk brocade, with a pattern of flowers and scrolls in reds, purples, blues, white, silver, and gold. It has long sleeves and opens along the center front, with no closures. The cuffs and collar are wide bands of dyed purple fox fur. The coat is lined in a pale tan/yellow silk. Sewn in below collar at inside center back is designer's label: "Designed / by Mouratidis / Washington DC" Attached inside right side near h… more
Date: 1989
Creator: Mouratidis, Michael, 1920-2002
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