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Floral ensemble

Description: Evening ensemble of red silk and red and brown floral silk. a) Bodice of bright red silk, low band collar with bodice gathered into neckline, sleeveless with generous armscyes, center back slit with three snap closures at neckline, unlined. b) Full-length skirt of red floral silk with oversized light red and dark red roses on a dark brown and light green ground, wide waistband at natural waist, pleated into waistband, fully lined in red, white netting to create fullness and effect of bubble h… more
Date: 1983
Creator: Henslee, Jimmie

Sequin jacket

Description: Evening jacket of black silk with sequin decoration. Hip length jacket with long sleeves, High, rounded collar with two hook-and-eyes just below throat, and center front opening with 9 hidden snaps and two hook-and-eyes. Neckline, cuffs, hem, and cf opening heavily beaded/sequined in gold and copper with small Paisley forms in green and blue/gray chain stitch embroidery. Body of jacket decorated in large blocks of overlapping sequins in iridescent purple, iridescent dark green, and black sequin… more
Date: 1983/1989
Creator: Khan, Naeem

Sheer dress

Description: Dress of black chiffon; jewel neck; long sleeved; 3 buttons at end of cuff; six covered buttons down center back; knee length; skirt wraps at front in tulip shape; black satin ribbon belt tried in bow at left side; under dress of nude lined black lace with spaghetti straps and straight across bodice.
Date: 1983
Creator: Roehm, Carolyne

Sportswear ensemble

Description: A) Box style jacket of brown wool gaberdine. Waist length. Single breasted with closure of three circular copper shank buttons and tailored buttonholes. Long modified dolman sleeves with 1-1/2" cuffs and matching button closure. Rolled collar. Lined in light brown brushed wool. Designer's label at center back neckline: "Geoffrey / Beene" Cleaning instructions and size "4" tags at right side seam. B) Blouse of brown striped warped wool. Double breasted with closure of 11 circular copper shank b… more
Date: 1983
Creator: Beene, Geoffrey

Suit

Description: Woman's suit of twill weave wool. A) Jacket of apple green with blue and magenta plaid. Pleated faux back vent and four buttons on back; Notched collar. Single breasted center front opening with 5 gray/black circular plastic buttons. Long sleeves. Lined in matching green polyester. Labels: "Valentino / Boutique"; "Neiman-Marcus", and size label (10). B) Skirt of royal blue wool blend. Knee length, straight skirt with side zipper closure with button and hidden snap at waistband. Lined in navy b… more
Date: 1983
Creator: Valentino

Evening dress

Description: Ensemble of metallic turquoise and gray silk satin with purple sash. A) Blouse. Waist-length jacket of dark metallic turquoise satin. Hip-length, with bracelet-length sleeves; wide ruffled cuffs of dark gray silk satin. Center front wrap opening with single domed dark green plastic button and two hook and eyes. Wide black velvet lapel/collar lined ruffle of the dark gray satin. Puffed shoulders with purple net. Extra button sewn inside lower left corner of jacket. Meant to be tucked into skir… more
Date: Autumn 1982
Creator: Saint Laurent, Yves

Calico dress

Description: Wedding ensemble of white cotton in print of tiny pink rose buds. A) Bodice has standing pointed collar, button front, princess seams, gigot sleeves trimmed with lace at wrist. B) Skirt has elastic waist, knit yoke, 2 ruffles, hem trimmed with lace.
Date: 1982
Creator: Johnson, Betsey

Cocktail dress

Description: Woman's rose red "Marii" pleated dress of medium length. Styled with bound, wide "V"-shaped neckline; long layered sleeves: inner sleeve of red organdy, outer sleeve with two puffed sections and long flared cuff. Straight bodice. Layered skirt with gold-edged flounce at hip and hem. All hems machine stitched with gold thread. Unlined. Closure by plastic zippers at center back and left side. Designer label sewn inside back of neck near zipper: "Mary McFadden". Retailer's tag "Marie Leavell"
Date: 1982
Creator: McFadden, Mary, 1938-

Dress

Description: Dress of gray/green and tan striped wool jersey knit. Rounded neckline; below knee length; long sleeves. Horizontal stripes; bias cut angle from right neckline to left hip; gathers at left hip; back horizontal stripes. Invisible zipper closure; lined in olive green fabric. Designer's label at inside back collar: "Bill Blass / Made in USA".
Date: 1982
Creator: Blass, Bill
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Envelope for McCall's Pattern #7863

Description: McCall's Pattern #7863 to make a girls' blouse with slit neckline with standing collar, gathered long or short sleeves, elastic waist, and tucks and gathers at the shoulders; skirt with elastic waist and hemline ruffle, and vest with topstitching, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1982
Creator: McCall's Pattern Company
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Envelope for McCall's Pattern #7871

Description: McCall's Pattern #7871 to make a misses' jacket with long set-in sleeves, extended shoulders and shoulder pads, front button closure, and optional welt pockets, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1982
Creator: McCall's Pattern Company
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Envelope for McCall's Pattern #7879

Description: McCall's Pattern #7879 by Liz Claiborne to make a semi-fitted jacket, knee-length a-line skirt, long wide-legged pants, and knickers gathered below the knee, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1982
Creator: Claiborne, Liz, 1929-2007
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Envelope for McCall's Pattern #7881

Description: McCall's Pattern #7881 to make a misses' jacket with notched collar, long set-in sleeves, welt or patch pockets, and single or double-breasted front button closure, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1982
Creator: McCall's Pattern Company
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Envelope for McCall's Pattern #7921

Description: McCall's Pattern #7921 by Jones New York to make a fitted jacket with welt pockets, top with cap sleeves and bateau neckline, a-line skirt with waistband, and straight-legged pants with pleats, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1982
Creator: Jones New York
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Envelope for McCall's Pattern #7935

Description: McCall's Pattern #7935 by Jones New York to make a jacket with notched collar and welt pockets, blouse with short gathered sleeves and front button closure, and gathered skirt with inset pockets, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1982
Creator: Jones New York
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Envelope for McCall's Pattern #7953

Description: McCall's Pattern #7953 to make a jacket with notched collar, long or short set-in sleeves, and sleeve cuffs and dress with flared skirt, elastic waistline, v-neckline, and extended shoulders, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1982
Creator: McCall's Pattern Company
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Envelope for McCall's Pattern #8051

Description: Envelope for a McCall's pattern to make a Misses' dress, tunic or top in pullover style with bateau neckline, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1982
Creator: McCall Pattern Company
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Envelope for McCall's Pattern #8164

Description: McCall's Stitch 'N Save Pattern #8164 to make an unlined jacket with soft back pleats, yoke, notched collar, and pockets with flaps and knickers gathered into elastic bands below knees, buttoned waistband, and side seam pockets, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1982
Creator: McCall's Pattern Company
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Envelope for McCall's Pattern #8296

Description: McCall's Pattern #8296 to make a misses' jacket with long set-in sleeves with optional gathering at armscyes, extended shoulders and shoulder pads, optional notched collar, and front button closure, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1982
Creator: McCall's Pattern Company
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Envelope for Vogue Pattern #1167

Description: Very Easy Vogue American Designer Pattern #1167 by Stan Herman to make a loose-fitting and bias-flare dress in two lengths with front yoke and patch pockets, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1982/1984
Creator: Herman, Stan
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