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Anderton Court Shops

Description: This view of the Rodeo Drive facade shows a portion of the shopping center with the originally copper colored details now painted black.
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Date: 1952/1954
Creator: Wright, Frank Lloyd

Breton Hat

Description: Breton hat of black fur felt. The domed crown is encircled at base by a wide band of black grosgrain ribbon, with flat bow at back. The wide brim extends outwards, then curves up sharply, to about 1/3 of height of crown. The brim is faced/lined with same black fur felt. Crown is unlined, with inner black grosgrain ribbon hatband. Manufacturer's stamp inside crown: "20 % / Mohair / MAHARA / 70% Wool / Henry Pollak Inc / New York"
Date: 1952

Day Dress

Description: Day dress of gray/white print silk taffeta. Street- or tea-length, of paper silk taffeta printed with a dense design of varying sizes of small white polka dots on a gray ground. V-neckline, with bow of self just below point. 3/4 length dolman sleeves. Full skirt, cut for crinoline. Center back zipper. Designer's label: "Traina-Norell / New York"
Date: 1952
Creator: Norell, Norman, 1900-1972

Dress

Description: Halter-style dress of black wool. Below-knee-length, with wide strap running from front up and behind neck. Straight neckline at front, with very low rounded edge at back - almost to mid-back. Center front with draped effect at waist, appearing "pulled" from hips, and with central front drape. 2 large pleats from waist at back. Center back opening with 5 self-covered buttons and bound buttonholes, supplemented with hook & eye at top and two hook & eyes at waist, and with zipper under edge o… more
Date: 1952
Creator: Dior, Christian

Ensemble - Sun Dress and Bolero/Jacket

Description: Daytime ensemble of khaki green cotton twill consisting of: A) Sun dress. Street-length, sleeveless, with deep rounded neckline. Skirt gathered into natural waist with attached narrow tie belt and bow of matching fabric. Center back zipper with hook & eye at back neckline and inner petersham of white grosgrain ribbon. Unlined. Designer's label at left side seam: "Adele Simpson" B) Cropped, bolero or shrug jacket of matching fabric. Embellished all-over with silver stitching "loops", the cent… more
Date: 1952
Creator: Simpson, Adele
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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
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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 Simplicity Pattern #3886

Description: Simplicity pattern 3886 to make a dress, jacket, and vestee with pin tucks, scooped neckline, kimono sleeves, and full skirt, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1952
Creator: Simplicity Pattern Company
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Envelope for Simplicity Pattern #4091

Description: Simplicity pattern 4091 to make a dress with flared skirt, fitted bodice, short or three-quarter sleeves, and rolled collar, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1952
Creator: Simplicity Pattern Company
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Envelope for Simplicity Pattern #4120

Description: Simplicity pattern 4120 to make a one-piece dress with fitted bodice, shawl collar, set-in sleeves, and pleated skirt including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1952
Creator: Simplicity Pattern Company
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Envelope for Vogue Pattern #1191

Description: Vogue pattern 1191 to make a one-piece dress with back zipper closure, high rolled collar, cuffed three-quarter sleeves, darted bodice, and hip pockets secured with buttons at top of full skirt, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1952
Creator: Vogue Pattern
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