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Coat Dress

Description: Coat dress of blue, yellow, white, green and aqua geometric weave. Pointed collar; short length. Double-breasted with 8 gold tone, domed, non-functioning buttons on front and bound buttonholes; fastens with 6 covered snaps. Placket front, long sleeved. Side slit pockets. Half-belt of self in back. Lined in blue/green polyester. Designer's label at center back neckline: "Chester Weinberg" Retailer's label at left side seam of lining: "Neiman-Marcus" Labels: Lot/Size 14, ILGWU
Date: 1960/1965
Creator: Weinberg, Chester

Coat dress

Description: Day dress of gray and cream synthetic knit in abstract hounds tooth pattern. Street length; pointed collar. Princess line with left front opening. Bodice with cross-over front panel in double breasted style with snap on inside left panel to snap into neck. Four gray, circular plastic buttons and bound buttonholes. Side seam pockets. Skirt with box pleat at back. Lined in cream net/muslin. Knit fabric cut horizontally. Designer's label at center back neckline: "Chester Weinberg" Retailer's lab… more
Date: 1960/1965
Creator: Weinberg, Chester

Coat ensemble

Description: Coat and skirt ensemble of black double-faced wool with pink, white and green flecks backed in pink. A) Clutch coat with large shawl collar exposing pink side of double-faced fabric. Knee length. Trapezoid shaped patch pockets at sides. B) Skirt in faux wrap around style. A-lined; knee length. Right side zipper closure with snaps and hook & eyes at waist and large self-covered button on flap opening.
Date: 1960/1969

Cocktail coat

Description: Cocktail coat of black silk faille with stand away collar. Sleeves gathered to midway between elbow and wrist; two huge patch pockets on either side of center-front; back and sleeves gather from yoke resembling artist's smock; below knee-length.
Date: 1960
Creator: Balenciaga, Cristobal, 1895-1972

Cocktail Dress

Description: a) Cocktail dress of pleated pink chiffon. Sleeveless with V-shaped neckline. Knee length. Center back zipper with 3 hook & eyes on neckline band. Lined in pink fabric with pink grosgrain ribbon petersham. Designer's label at left of zipper: "Teal Traina / New York" Retailer's label on inside seam at base of zipper: "Neiman-Marcus" Union label attached to left side of zipper below waist. b) Belt of chartreuse satin. Attached to dress at center front bow and around back with left side connecti… more
Date: 1960
Creator: Traina, Teal

Cocktail Dress

Description: Cocktail dress of blue, aqua and white rayon/nylon blend brocade with gold metallic lurex threads in stylized chrysanthemum flower and semi-circle or rainbow motif. Knee-length. Center front zipper is hidden by ivory satin placket with 5 self-covered buttons. Double collar of brocade under and ivory satin upper. Short sleeves. Two patch pockets with flaps and ivory satin covered button on front at sides. Princess seams. Inverted pleat in back starts at waistline; half belt band on back waistlin… more
Date: 1960/1970
Creator: Mori, Hanae

Cocktail dress

Description: a) Cocktail dress of chiffon in peach, red and olive floral print with color-coordinating sequins. Attached red lining/slip. Knee length. Sleeveless; deep scoop in back, boat neckline in front. Center back zipper closures with snaps on bodice. Retailer's label: "Mary Nash / Dallas" b) Corded tie belt of same print.
Date: 1960/1969

Cocktail dress

Description: Cocktail dress of off-white tulle over crepe and off-white embroidered grape clusters of knotted floss and satin stitch leaves. Wide bateau neckline and elbow length sleeve cuffs have mass of smaller clusters. Off-white satin ribbon tie at waist, tied to the side (on the hip). Lined in off-white satin. Labels: "La Boutique" "10" "Made in France / No.1341 Size 10 / Col. White / Cotton 100% / Tulle de Nylon" "Made / In France"
Date: 1960/1969

Cocktail dress

Description: Cocktail dress of white silk with green and brown stylized floral design. Street-length; cap sleeves; deep rounded neckline in front, shallow at back. Natural waist with fan/bow edges extending up from waist seam. Skirt pleated into waistband with diagonal pleating at front. Center back zipper with hook and eye at neckline. Bodice lined in organza(?), the skirt lined in cream silk(?) Designer's label at inside back by zipper: "Sarmi / New York"
Date: 1960
Creator: Sarmi, Ferdinando

Cocktail Dress

Description: Cocktail dress of coral-red lace over cream silk. Coral net over cream silk, the net with coral lace overlay and appliqued with coral tape lace. Mid-length dress with high, slightly rounded neckline in front and deep V-neck in back. Cap sleeves. Skirt pleated at sides and back from waistline. Center back zipper closure with hooks and loops along length. Within and attached to dress by thin cords above waistline is inner slip/petticoat of two layers. Outside layer is cream colored organdy cover… more
Date: 1960/1969
Creator: Sarmi, Ferdinando

Cocktail Dress

Description: Cocktail dress in sheath style of black and white wool twill with rhinestones scattered throughout. Scooped neckline; sleeveless. Above knee-length. Center back zipper closure with hook & eye and trimmed with small bow of self. Lined in black faille acetate. Designer's label at center back: "Mr. Blackwell / Design" Retailer's label at center back: "The / Orchid Shop / Fashions for Women / with men in mind / Dallas"
Date: 1960/1969
Creator: Mr. Blackwell

Cocktail dress

Description: Cocktail dress of ivory wool crepe. Long torso intricately cut; cap sleeves. Wide shoulders; gathers across back beneath narrow joke. Double breasted with four large cream colored circular buttons, reinforced with covered snaps and hook & eyes; deep V-shaped curve at neckline. Knee length. Lined in ivory silk crepe. Designer's label at left side seam: "Galanos"
Date: 1960
Creator: Galanos, James, 1924-2016

Cocktail ensemble

Description: Cocktail ensemble of black wool crepe and silk faille. A) Cocktail dress of black wool crepe with black silk faille ruffled bodice. Strapless. Below-knee length. Left side zipper opening. Designer's label at center back: "Balenciaga / 10, Avenue George V. Paris" Stamped couture number tag under designer label: "5366" B) Cape of matching black silk faille. Collared with tie at center front. Elbow length. C) Rectangular belt of black silk faille for dress; 2" wide. Strapless. black faille dr… more
Date: 1960/1968
Creator: Balenciaga, Cristobal, 1895-1972

Cocktail ensemble

Description: Evening ensemble of beige and gold Chinese floral patterned lamé. a) Tunic top of padded beige and gold Chinese floral patterned lamé. Bateau neckline; sleeveless. Two inch band of self at hemline trimmed with self fabric bow at center front. Lined in beige silk crepe with weighted hem. Designer's label at right side seam: "Balenciaga / 10. Avenue George V. Paris" Handwritten style number under designer's label: "53299" b) Knee length, straight skirt of beige and gold Chinese floral pattern… more
Date: 1960
Creator: Balenciaga, Cristobal, 1895-1972

Cocktail ensemble

Description: 2 piece cocktail ensemble of cream twill tape simulating chantilly lace. A) Jacket. 3/4 sleeve; collarless; buttonless of all over cream twill tape. Lined in cream silk crepe. Retailer's label at inside back collar: "Maison Mendessolle / San Francisco" B) Dress. Cap sleeves; bateau neckline; long back zipper; A-line of all over cream silk twill tape. No labels in dress.
Date: 1960/1969

Cocktail Hat

Description: Cocktail hat of draped brown silk. The hat, reminiscent of a turban, is a soft crown construction, gathered into horizontal folds at front with a rhinestone set clip shaped as an "8", one "s" curve set with rectangular stones, the other with three rows of circular stones. Interior lined in brown mesh, with inner black grosgrain ribbon hatband. At front of inner hatband is attached small comb to help secure hat to wearer's head. Accompanied by a small hatpin, the head covered with same fabric.
Date: 1960/1969
Creator: Balenciaga, Cristobal, 1895-1972

Combination

Description: Lingerie romper/teddie of blue, yellow, green and pink nylon in a large paisley print on light blue background. Double spaghetti straps, and snap crotch opening; 3 non-functional buttons at center top; darts at bust; piped hem and trim at top.
Date: 1960/1969

Culottes Dress

Description: "Culottes dress" of orange, white, and yellow silk petals over white crepe. The garment is constructed as a pair of white crepe mini-culottes with attached sleeveless overdress in the style of a pinafore of net covered in orange, white and yellow silk petals. Wide, rounded neckline scoops in back. Attached cream satin ribbon sash wraps around waist to back to form a bow, and closes with 2 hook & eyes. Over-skirt opens in back from waist to hem. Bodice with center back zipper with hook & eye. L… more
Date: 1960/1969
Creator: Dominic

Day coat

Description: Day coat of mauve ribbed wool. Double breasted; rolled collar and L-shaped lapels with rounded ends. 3/4-length modified dolman sleeves. Lapped center front opening with two bound buttonholes and four self-covered buttons (two functional, two decorative) and two chiffon covered snaps as the closures. Princess-line front construction with waist-level seam pockets. Yoked back construction with horizontal mid-back seam and gathered coat body. Fully lined in tan satin with the lining mirroring the … more
Date: 1960/1969
Creator: Galanos, James, 1924-2016

Day Dress

Description: Day dress of red wool jersey knit with matching belt. a) Day dress of red jersey wool knit in shift style. Asymmetric neckline with pointed collar. Left side opening of six circular red plastic buttons with bound buttonholes and large covered snap at neckline. Short dolman sleeves. Knee length. Two large patch pockets below waistline. Lined in red silk. Designer's label at inside left seam of lining near hemline: "Norman Norell / New York" b) Belt of self. 3/4" wide. Attaches to dress at bac… more
Date: 1960/1968
Creator: Norell, Norman, 1900-1972

Day Dress

Description: Day dress of ecru wool jersey with black patent leather belt and black satin bow. a) Shift day dress of ecru wool jersey. Long, set-in sleeves. Street length. Rolled collar with pointed ends. Center front opening with 9 circular, flat, 3/4" black plastic buttons and bound buttonholes. Large patch pockets at sides below hips. Lined in cream silk. Designer's label on inside lining at left seam near hem: "Norman Norell / New York" Retailer's label at center back neckline: "Lou Lattimore / Dallas… more
Date: 1960
Creator: Norell, Norman, 1900-1972
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