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Wool coat

Description: Coat of tan wool crepe in Adrian inspired construction. Large Peter Pan style collar; bracelet length modified raglan sleeves; street length. Center front closure of three large brown buttons; top buttonhole is bound and two lower buttonholes are part of the seam construction. Side slit pockets in center panel construction. Lined in taupe silk crepe. Designer's label at center back neckline: Irene Retailer's label at right side opening: Jean-Lee / Ardmore
Date: 1960/1969
Creator: Lentz, Irene

Girl's dirndl dress

Description: Girl's dirndl dress of green, white, and red vertical striped cotton. Sleeveless; neckline and arms trimmed in red piping. Center front four button closure on bodice. Gathered skirt at waist line; bodice lined in white cotton.
Date: 1960
Creator: Erzeugnis, Isola

Handbag

Description: Handbag of navy blue suede in kidney shape. Double handle of matching suede backed in navy leather; attached to handbag with gold-tone buckles. Oval-shaped base of navy leather. Navy leather inverted frame; gold-tone oval flip clip closure. Storage sections on front face and back face. Lining of navy blue faille with two patch pockets, one zipper pocket, and two rectangular item holders. Designer stamp: Rosenfeld Retailer's label: Bergdorf / Goodman Measurements: Width: 11 3/4" Height: 5 3/4" … more
Date: 1960/1969
Creator: Rosenfeld, Harry

Brocade robe

Description: Lounging robe of pink satin brocade in cream floral/foliate branch spray motif. Elbow length sleeves accented with rhinestones and sequins. Center front closure of self-covered buttons. Unlined. Retailer label in back of collar: "Neiman Marcus"
Date: 1960/1969

Nightgown

Description: Tabbard-style nightgown of light blue or aqua cotton. Hip length, sleeveless, round shallow neckline, gathered ruffle along sides and bottom, vertical pin tucks throughout, center front placket with button closure, silk satin ribbon ties on sides.
Date: 1960

Beach hat

Description: Beach hat of ochre, fine satin straw with crown covered with ochre lace and gold metallic woven fabric hatband. Unlined; rose grosgrain ribbon headband. Designer/retailer label: Henrys / Dallas
Date: 1960/1969
Creator: Henry's

Rodeo fringed skirt

Description: Rodeo/western skirt of brown cotton with off-white leather fringe at hem and pockets. Below knee length; A-line; scalloped leather hem with fringe. Patch pockets at sides. Western style belt loops are trimmed with matching leather. Left side zipper closure with two white enameled snaps on waistband; unlined.
Date: 1960/1969

Silk blouse

Description: Blouse of silver moire ribbon constructed as horizontal rows of ribbon. U-shaped neckline with V-shaped cutout at center front. Sleeveless; ribbon ties at waist. Center back zipper closure; unlined.
Date: 1960
Creator: Chanel, Coco, 1883-1971

Maternity coat

Description: Maternity coat of red/orange wool jersey knit in trapeze inspired style. Notched lapel with black velvet collar; knee length. Long sleeves have vented cuffs trimmed with two small black buttons. Center front closure of five black plastic shank buttons and oval buttonholes. Back half belt with two black buttons matching front closure. Unlined. Designer label: Page Boy / Dallas
Date: 1960/1969
Creator: Page Boy Maternity

Leather clutch

Description: Clutch style purse of off-white leather-trimmed at opening with large off-white chain inserted with brown leather. Knotted handle of corded matching brown leather. Zipper closure with leather pull tab. Lined in dark brown synthetic fabric with one slip pocket. Elastic cord attached to pocket indicates may have had attached coin purse at one time. No labels. Measurements: Width: 12" Height: 8 1/2" Depth: 3/4"
Date: 1960/1979

Leather gloves

Description: Pair of gloves of leather and nylon with blue leather upper and dark blue nylon lower. just under 3/4 length; ends in point. Manufacturer/Designer/Size Label: Made in USA / Hansen / 6 1/2 Length: 29cm; Width: 11cm
Date: 1960/1969
Creator: Hansen

Maternity dress

Description: Maternity dress. Royal blue one-piece maternity dress, street length, notched collar, pleated skirt. Belt below breasts passes through a loop at the center front and into the interior of the dress through slits at the sides; ends of belt have button closure at center back interior of dress. Center back closure of self-covered buttons. Unlined. Maker's label at inside back collar: Page Boy / Dallas
Date: 1960
Creator: Page Boy Maternity

Leopard fur purse

Description: Handbag of leopard fur and black leather. Satchel-style construction with gold-tone rectangular metallic frame; flip clip closure with oval-shaped trim. Semi-rigid black leather contoured handle with gold-tone metallic loop mounts. Lined in black suede; accordion pockets on either side of lining; zippered pouch on back pocket. Five silver metal feet on base. No labels or markings. Measurements: 28 cm L, 29 cm (with handle), 8 cm W
Date: 1960/1969

Evening coat

Description: Cocktail coat of black, elaborate fabric of raised jacquard print, so high it looks like trapunto. Background is an elaboration of little swirls. Print is almost geometric. Roll collar, wrist-length raglan sleeves; set-in pockets (2 on front). Wide silhouette, flared, and about knee-length. Front closure is five large black snaps, inside. Outside for decoration are five black, ball-shaped fringe tassels.
Date: 1960/1968
Creator: Balenciaga, Cristobal, 1895-1972

Felt bag

Description: Nap sack inspired bag of black felt in cylindrical shape. Bottom half and side handle decorated in garden scene of felt appliqué and embroidery of trees, people, birds, dogs, rabbits, grass, flowers, cat tails, owls, and cacti; bordered in green yarn trim. Faux jade green plastic bracelet as slide closure on body of bag. Rigid circular base. Lined in olive green taffeta. No labels. Measurements: 16.5 cm Diameter, 34 cm H.
Date: 1960/1969

Evening ensemble

Description: Evening ensemble consisting of: A) Dress of navy blue shantung. Straight silhouette with flare at hem. Floor length. Under bodice of white thin fabric; rounded neckline; sleeveless. Center back zipper. Retailer's label: "Neiman-Marcus" Union Label. B) Over blouse/jacket of white fabric. Fitted with princess seams; waist length with band at waist. Long sleeves with self-covered button and snaps on cuff with bound buttonhole. Peter Pan collar with bow. Center back zipper (zipper broken) with hoo… more
Date: 1960/1964

Graphic coat and dress

Description: Dress ensemble of herringbone twill in navy blue geometric print incorporating circles and triangles on bright red background. A) Coat. Single breasted with four square navy blue buttons and bound buttonholes. Long suit sleeves; 4" lapels; mid-length. Matching half belt across the back from the side seams with matching buttons at ends. Lined in navy blue fabric. B) Fitted dress with princess seams and slightly flared skirt. Round neckline; short sleeves. Center back zipper. Lined in navy blue.… more
Date: 1960/1969

Handbag

Description: Handbag of light beige patent leather with short molded handle. Faux buckle snap closure (detached). Tan faille lining with two compartments; four small inner pockets, one of which is zippered. Maker's stamp: Bienen-Davis Measurements: 19.5cm L, 31cm H (with handle), 4.5cm W
Date: 1960/1970
Creator: Bienen-Davis

Lace dress

Description: Dress of black alençon lace with separate over-blouse. a) Dress: Ankle-length. Sheath style with black silk empire bodice; flesh-tone spaghetti straps. Underskirt of black crepe. Lace overskirt is backed in black tulle; scalloped hem. Left side seam zipper closure with hook&eyes at the bust line and waist. b) Overblouse: Sleeveless with deep scooped neckline and empire waist. Black satin waistband with center front bow. Peplum with scalloped hem. Empire bodice portion lined with black silk ch… more
Date: 1960/1969
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