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Ensemble

Description: Ensemble. A) Coat of black silk. Rounded neckline. No collar. Single large circular button covered in self. Mid-length sleeves. Lined in large black on white floral print. Designer's label "Helena Barbiere / Original", located on edge of zipper inside, below waist. B) Dress made of the same material used as the lining of the coat. Mid-calf length. Sleeveless. Deep v-neckline in back. Attached self sash in front with two tiers of fabric at center back, covering closure. "Frances / Heffernan… more
Date: 1955
Creator: Barbieri, Helena, 1908-1997

Ensemble

Description: Ensemble: A) Overskirt of gray slipper satin. Wrap-around, Above knee-length at front, longer in back, gathered into waistband. Opens at front, with large hook-and eye at waistband, and ties created by extended ends of waistband. Lined in black organza(?) When worn, is open at front to show dress, and to flare when walking. Designer's label at center back inside: "Balenciaga / 10 Avenue George V Paris" B) Dress of black satin. Long-sleeves with three snap closures at wrist, ankle-length, wit… more
Date: 1955
Creator: Balenciaga, Cristobal, 1895-1972

Ensemble

Description: Coat ensemble: A) Coat of green suede with blue/green woven wool and blue nubbly fabric facing on shawl collar and rolled sleeve cuffs. Lined in green jersey knit. Designer's label at inside right: "Sills / A Bonnie Cashin Design". B) Skirt of same fabric. Knee-length. Very slight A line. Lined in green silk. Zipper closure and hook-and-eyes on narrow waistband.
Date: 1955/1977
Creator: Cashin, Bonnie

Ensemble

Description: Skirt ensemble of black cashmere and woven black and tan silk ribbons. A) Sweater blouse of black cashmere with collar and rounded applied yoke panel of woven black, tan, and cream silk ribbons. Long sleeves and hem are ribbed. Center front button closure; unlined. Designer's label inside at right side seam: An Original / Ann Fleischer / Hand Knit Retailer's label inside at right side seam: Neiman-Marcus / Trophy Room B) Skirt of woven black, tan, and cream silk ribbons. Mid-length; black gro… more
Date: 1955
Creator: Fleischer, Ann

Ensemble - Dress and Coat

Description: (At Left) Evening ensemble of brown silk shantung. The camisole is sleeveless, with a boat neckline. Center back closure with 10 small circular buttons covered with matching fabric. The blouse is lined in dark brown silk, and has an inner structure of net and metal boning. The understructure extends below the top to give structure to the skirt. The inner net and boning layer has a center back closure of 14 hook-and-eyes, matching along same line as outer closure. The skirt is of matching ma… more
Date: 1955
Creator: Dior, Christian
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Envelope for Advance Pattern #8395

Description: Advance pattern to make a misses' and womens' shirtwaist dress, street length with short sleeves, center front button closure and contour belt including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1955/1959
Creator: Advance Pattern Co., Inc.
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Envelope for McCall's Pattern #3168

Description: Envelope for a McCall's pattern to make a misses' skirt, waist size 24, with full A-line skirt and waist and pocket details, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1955
Creator: McCall's Pattern Company
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Envelope for McCall's Pattern #3300

Description: Envelope for a McCall's pattern to make a misses' suit dress with fitted skirt, sleeveless blouse, and jacket, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1955
Creator: McCall's Pattern Company
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Envelope for McCall's Pattern #3370

Description: Envelope for a McCall's pattern to make a women's and misses' dress with button bodice closure and detachable sleeve cuffs; includes illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1955
Creator: McCall's Pattern Company
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Envelope for McCall's Pattern #3504

Description: Envelope for a McCall's pattern to make a woman's or misses' dress for half sizes with surplus/wrapped neckline, full skirt and belt, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1955
Creator: McCall's Pattern Company
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Envelope for Simplicity Pattern #4960

Description: Simplicity pattern 4960 to make a one-piece tailored dress with front button closure, convertible collar, sleeve variations, and flared skirt, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1955
Creator: Simplicity Pattern Company
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Envelope for Simplicity Pattern #4961

Description: Simplicity pattern 4961 to make a one-piece dress and petticoat with kimono sleeves, gathered bodice, pleated skirt, and cuff detail, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1955
Creator: Simplicity Pattern Company

Evening clutch

Description: Clutch style evening handbag of white and gold brocade with fleur de lis inspired pattern. Rectangular inverted frame. Flip clip closure of gold tone metal with silver mounted rhinestone cluster center. Alternate handle of metallic gold serpentine chain attached at inside of handbag by fasteners of metallic gold. Lined in dark gold satin with one patch pocket. Coin purse of matching dark gold satin with brass ball twist closure and inverted light gold frame matching lining of coin purse; attach… more
Date: 1955/1975
Creator: After Five

Evening coat

Description: Evening swing coat of green silk satin, oversized shawl collar extending beyond the shoulder line, open front, voluminous elbow-length sleeves, knee length, trapeze or swing silhouette, fully lined in light brown. Label: Miss Rita, California, Junior Petites
Date: 1955/1965
Creator: Miss Rita

Evening dress

Description: Ensemble of white taffeta with purple, blue, and pink ikat design giving the effect of impressionistic scrawling A) Skirt, full length with draped panels that cross over and are secured with a tie at the center back B) Top is tunic length; sleeveless; round neckline, draped wit darts at bust.
Date: 1955
Creator: Balenciaga, Cristobal, 1895-1972

Evening dress

Description: Evening gown of white silk crepe, empire bodice with rhinestones and crystal beads, draped neckline accented with bow of self, sleeveless, floor length. Designer Label: Jeanne Lanvin / Paris
Date: 1955/1965
Creator: Lanvin

Evening dress

Description: Evening dress of lime green taffeta with draping and trailing large red flower accents down right side. Squared neckline with spaghetti straps and wide U-shaped back; maxi length. Boned bodice. Center back zipper closure with separate zipper on interior corset/bodice. Lined in green organza. Designer Label: Howard Greer / Beverly Hills
Date: 1955
Creator: Greer, Howard

Evening dress

Description: Evening dress of vintage/antique Indian brocade of gold metal thread and blue-gray silk. Slightly draped round neck in front extends to V in back. Long sleeves with zippered cuffs. Long skirt slightly gathered at waistline; slight train effect at back. Two zippers at back center: one for bodice, one for skirt. Partly lined in brown silk and green organza.
Date: 1955/1970
Creator: Ventura, Jane
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