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Rockabilly shirt

Description: Man's long sleeve cotton pullover rockabilly shirt of crimson red with white welting on front pocket and lapel, and white elastic wasting in the back. Original white-glass front buttons with white loop closures. Label: Brent / Made in California
Date: 1950/1959
Creator: Brent

Day dress

Description: Mustard yellow wool dress. Lighter mustard pattern throughout. Five buttons in the back with 4 hook and eye closures at top and bottom, with a zipper that extends into skirt.
Date: 1958
Creator: Brooks, Donald, 1928-2005

Pearlized pumps

Description: High heels; white pearlized kid with fuschia inlay in slit vamp detail. pointed toe. stilletto heel Measurements: L: 23 cm W: 7 cm. H: 9 cm. not including strap Heel: 8 cm, (3 1/4 inches) Markings: "Neiman Marcus / Hand sewn / made in italy" Left and Right shoe: "BRUNO / MAGLI / BOLOGNA / MADE IN ITALY"
Date: 1955/1965
Creator: Bruno Magli

Satin pump

Description: Sling back pump of black satin with bow and rhinestone buckle Measurements: L: 22 cm W: 7 cm H: 8 cm Heel: 7cm (2 3/4 in.) Markings: L- "made in Italy / Expressly for / Neiman Marcus" R- "Bruno Magli / Blogna made in Italy"
Date: 1955/1965
Creator: Bruno Magli

Hat

Description: Hat of burgundy/brown plush/felt. High, domed crown with wide ribbed brownish hatband encircling crown, the top edge of the band with decorative stitching in thread that changes color as it progresses along the hat. Narrow brim turned up sharply, with similar brown band and stitching on facing. At back of hat is a flat bow of same ribbon and stitching, with vertical band that connects hatband with underside of brim. Unlined. Blue grosgrain ribbon hatband with rows of stitching. Designer's lab… more
Date: 1950/1970
Creator: Bury, Lee

Hat

Description: Hat of coral and yellow, and brown silk and green plush. High, domed crown is wrapped in layered silk band of pieced coral, yellow, and brown. At back is band of green plush wrapped around silk and tied, with "tails". Narrow brim of green plush curves downwards. Unlined, with inner green grosgrain ribbon hatband. Designer's label inside: "Originals by / Lee Bury / of Dallas" With octagonal white hatbox.
Date: 1950/1970
Creator: Bury, Lee

Wool hat

Description: Hat in modified calotte style of brown velour felt. Calotte-shaped crown with downward brim that varies in width from 3 inches center front to 3/4 inches in center back. One inch wide self hatband. Hatband and brim edge laced with light brown and beige angora yarn. Headband of brown grosgrain; unlined. Label: Originals by / Lee Bury / of Dallas
Date: 1950/1959
Creator: Bury, Lee

Nylon petticoat

Description: Petticoat/slip. Full-length. Wide waistband of off-white elastic, with 3 hook-and-eyes to secure. Hem with narrow band of white lace. Inner layer of same, and attached to inner layer, between inner and outer layer, is a ruffle of white tulle. Maker's label at inside waistband: "A Sidney Bush / Original"; "100% Nylon / exclusive of / decoration"
Date: 1955/1969
Creator: Bush, Sydney

Petticoat

Description: Petticoat of white nylon with three inner tiered net layers, and final inner layer of nylon. Left side zipper closure. Label at inside waist: "Sydney Bush / Original" Union Label. "012838"
Date: 1955/1965
Creator: Bush, Sydney
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Envelope for Butterick Pattern #6569

Description: Butterick pattern 6569 to make a slim, one-piece casual dress with asymmetrical detail for "slimming effect," including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1952/1954
Creator: Butterick Company
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Envelope for Butterick Pattern #7112

Description: Butterick pattern 7112 to make an afternoon to evening dress with flared skirt, square neckline, and short or long sleeves, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1954/1955
Creator: Butterick Company
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Envelope for Butterick Pattern #6208

Description: Envelope for a Butterick pattern to make a child's nightgown with ruffled yoke, neckline and sleeves, button front closure, and Peter Pan collar option; includes illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1952
Creator: Butterick Pattern Company

Straw hat

Description: Hat of muted violet straw. Styled somewhat as a sailor hat, the 2 1/2" conical crown is flattened at top and has slightly sloping sides. Encircling the base of the crown is a 3/4" wide hatband of twisted muted cerise pink and purple velvet ribbons. At front of crown is a cluster of four velvet roses, two violet, two cerise with green leaves. Mounted above the roses is a violet velvet wrapped stand-up ornament with small bow at top, slightly to left of center front crown. The 4" wide flat brim h… more
Date: 1950/1959
Creator: Cahn, Bernie A.

Bagonghi handbag

Description: Bagonghi style handbag of navy blue fabric decorated on the front and back in blue soprarizzo velvet pocket designs with white velvet belt buckles; front right “pocket” has gold-tone signature “R” in belt form. Rectangular inverted frame covered in fabric matching body of bag. Gold-tone plunger-style closure. Bound handle of matching fabric with gold-tone clips and chain links. Inner compartment of blue leather has zippered pocket and two patch pockets. One pocket contains plastic tortoiseshell… more
Date: 1950/1959
Creator: Camerino, Giuliana Coen

Bagonghi-style handbag

Description: Bagonghi style handbag of tan velvet with two intersecting dark brown velvet belts with brass belt buckle. Brass frame with keyhole detail. Bound handle of matching fabric with gold tone chain and “R” links.
Date: 1950/1959
Creator: Camerino, Giuliana Coen

Bauletto handbag

Description: Handbag in bauletto style of cesellato velvet in green geometric patchwork motif on red background. Single handle of metallic gold. Green velvet rectangular inverted frame with gold tone front opening and pull tab ring plunger closure. Lined in red leather with four pockets and one zipper pocket all lined in red moire silk. Designer's mark: "Made in Italy / By "Roberta" / di Camerino" Measurements: Width: 14 1/4" Height: 11 1/4" without handle Height: 15 1/4" with handle Depth: 4 3/4"
Date: 1955/1959
Creator: Camerino, Giuliana Coen

Evening handbag

Description: Evening handbag in bagonghi inspired style of red silk satin with scrolled gold decorative trim of metallic gold along top of front frame. Brass frame with ball twist closure. Brass coin purse with scroll and filigree edges hangs from center front of handbag; ball twist closure; lined in red satin. Single handle of matching satin loops through rings on gold tone frame. Lining of red satin with two patch pockets. Designer's stamp: Made in Italy / by "Roberta " / Di Camerino Width: 10 1/4" Height… more
Date: 1955/1969
Creator: Camerino, Giuliana Coen
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