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Skirt Suit

Description: Ecru worsted wool two-piece suit. A: Jacket with center front opening with four beige plastic buttons with bound button holes, first two spread apart by 2" next two spread apart by 10". Collared. Motif of concentric arced inserts, 1.175" wide each, starting from shoulder point, arcing down past second button. This upside down arc repeats on the back with a rainbow meeting the shoulder's center. On front, two more arc inserts motif repeat, with the rainbow arc stretching over the smaller reverseā€¦ more
Date: 1951
Creator: Adrian, 1903-1959
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Envelope for Advance Pattern #5913

Description: Envelope for a Advance pattern to make a girl's pinafore dress with suspenders, jacket, skirt and blouse; includes illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1951
Creator: Advance Pattern Co., Inc.

Hat

Description: Light brown spiraled straw hat that shapes to a gentle point extending out from the forehead. Slightly domed crown. Green grosgrain ribbon headband; green elastic cord for securing hat to head.
Date: 1951
Creator: Balenciaga, Cristobal, 1895-1972

Red print dress

Description: Dress of dark red silk with all-over black print of small black leaf clusters with medium and heavy lines creating depth. Deep and wide v-neckline, elbow-length set-in sleeves, natural waistline, full full-length skirt, back low scoop neckline with round insert embellished with black leaf-like embroidery over ten pompom knot and loop closures above a short zipper, fully lined.
Date: 1951
Creator: Benenson, Fira

Dress coat

Description: Coat of beige crepe wool; turned back collar and cuffs with brown linen; mid-calf length; 4 buttons of metal with rhinestones; buttons to waist; reinforced skirt is stiff; waistline at natural waist; angled princess line from arm hole; shoulder dart; welted button holes and pockets; brick red lining.
Date: 1951/1955
Creator: Dell-Mann

Coat

Description: Daytime coat of beige linen. Single breasted with three cream colored, circular, plastic buttons and bound buttonholes. Long, raglan sleeves with 4" cuffs. Notched collar. Street length. Side slit pockets. Lined in black silk. Designer's label at inside right seam of lining under arm hole: "Christian Dior / Paris / Made in France"
Date: 1951
Creator: Dior, Christian

Day Dress

Description: A) Day dress of red/orange chiffon printed with design of square polka dots. Modified shirtwaist style with wrap around closure. Below knee length; short sleeves with 1" cuffs. B) Belt of black velvet. No labels in either item.
Date: 1951
Creator: Dior, Christian

Hat

Description: Hat of silk faille. The body of the hat is made of woven straw, covered with beige/off-white silk faille. The shallow, domed crown is made in two parts - the upper shallow dome, and a collar into which the upper crown is inset. The upper edge of the collar is pipped in black. The shallow sloping brim is similarly constructed, with an inner band and then outer section with a black pipped edge between the sections. The crown is unlined, revealing the woven straw. The brim segments are linedā€¦ more
Date: 1951
Creator: Dior, Christian

Metalic jacket

Description: Coat of metallic gold woven textile, hip length, standing collar, no closures, set in sleeve, dropped shoulder seam, three-quarter length sleeves, lined in black. Label: Fabiani Rome, Made exclusively in Italy for Neiman Marcus, handwritten label reading "Fabiani, $495, Fall 1951"
Date: Spring 1951
Creator: Fabiani, Alberto

Bridal lingerie ensemble

Description: Bridal lingerie ensemble of ivory rayon and lace. A) Nightgown. Full length with wide lace shoulder straps. Styled with wedding bow and bell appliques on lace bodice and at hem of nightgown. Hem is slightly flared with added 9" lace border. Label at center back: "Styled by / Godfried / 36" and "Fine / Rayon / Fabric" on back of tag. B) Robe of matching fabric. Full length; elbow length lace sleeves and lace cuffs. Bodice has lace front and yoke with insert of 2" wide lace under bustline giviā€¦ more
Date: 1951
Creator: Godfried
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Envelope for McCall's Pattern #8640

Description: McCalls' pattern 8640 to make a dress with optional sleeve lengths, notched collar, cuffs, front button opening, and pockets on a full skirt, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1951
Creator: McCall's Pattern Company

Dress

Description: Red silk taffeta dress with print of white line/dashes. A) Cocktail dress of red silk taffeta print. The print is of short white lines/dashes, scattered over the entire garment. Short sleeves, collar with rounded "points". Dropped waist, with a wide panel of same fabric with vertical stitching between bodice and skirt. "Tiered" skirt, with a flounce of same material gathered at bottom of dropped waist and continuing to about knee-level. Skirt gathered at dropped waist, under the flounce. ā€¦ more
Date: 1951
Creator: Norell, Norman, 1900-1972

Cloche hat with feathers

Description: Cloche inspired hat of olive green fur felt with peach and gold ostrich feathers. The domed crown is encircled by a "cloud" of peach and yellow gold ostrich feathers which covers the narrow brim of pale ocher felt. The brim is wired and faced in a concentric circle of matching olive green fur felt. Unlined; green grosgrain ribbon headband; elastic cord to help secure hat to wearer's head. Maker's label: RegalleMaker's inside: Regalle
Date: 1951
Creator: Regalle Shoppe

Dress

Description: Dinner dress of black rayon crepe with interlaced bateau neckline forming a deep U on interlaced back. Below knee length. Sleeveless; standard four dart bodice. Scalloped inserted waistline. Center back zipper closure; unlined. B) Self-covered belt with rectangular buckle; 1/2" wide.
Date: 1951
Creator: Reig, Ben
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Envelope for Simplicity Pattern #3636

Description: Simplicity pattern 3636 to make a one-piece dress and stole with notched collar, pleated skirt, patch pockets and fringed edges, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1951
Creator: Simplicity Pattern Company
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Envelope for Simplicity Pattern #3691

Description: Simplicity pattern 3691 to make a one-piece dress with fitted bodice, flared skirt, notched collar, and cuffed sleeves, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1951
Creator: Simplicity Pattern Company
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Envelope for Simplicity Pattern #3692

Description: Simplicity pattern 3692 to make a one-piece dress with wrapped and zig-zag front button closure, set-in sleeves, and flared skirt, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1951
Creator: Simplicity Pattern Company
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