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Envelope for Simplicity Pattern #2354

Description: Simplicity pattern 2354 to make a blouse with front button closure trimmed with ruffles of self, short or long sleeves, and high rounded neckline, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1948
Creator: Simplicity Pattern Company
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Envelope for Simplicity Pattern #2362

Description: Simplicity pattern 2362 for a one-piece dress with high neckline, tucks, natural waist, and patch pockets, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1948
Creator: Simplicity Pattern Company
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Envelope for Simplicity Pattern #2406

Description: Simplicity pattern to make a misses’ one-piece dress with extended shoulders, front yoke, full skirt, square neckline, and back-button closing, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1948
Creator: Simplicity Pattern Company
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Envelope for Simplicity Pattern #2670

Description: Simplicity pattern 2670 to make a one-piece dress with soft gathers, surplice bodice, paneled skirt, and various sleeves, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1948
Creator: Simplicity Pattern Company
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Envelope for Simplicity Pattern #2928

Description: Simplicity pattern 2928 to make a teen one-piece dress with tucks at waistline, gored skirt, and various necklines, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1949
Creator: Simplicity Pattern Company
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Envelope for Simplicity Pattern #3778

Description: Simplicity pattern 3778 to make a one-piece dress with square neckline, gathered set-in sleeves, side front button closure, and gently flared skirt, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1941
Creator: Simplicity Pattern Company
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Envelope for Simplicity Pattern #4201

Description: Simplicity pattern 4201 to make a dress with notched collar, front button closure, bodice pockets, and flared skirt, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1943
Creator: Simplicity Pattern Company
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Envelope for Simplicity Pattern #4736

Description: Simplicity pattern 4736 to make a two-piece dress with fitted bodice, gathered dart seams, gored skirt, and notched or trimmed neckline, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1943
Creator: Simplicity Pattern Company
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Envelope for Simplicity Pattern #4757

Description: Simplicity pattern 4757 to make a misses' and women's two-piece pajama set with pants, convertible collar, short or long sleeves, and patch pockets, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1943
Creator: Simplicity Pattern Company
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Envelope for Simplicity Pattern #4920

Description: Simplicity pattern 4920 to make a one-piece dress with softly gathered bodice, slim skirt, applied pockets, and rolled collar, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1944
Creator: Simplicity Pattern Company
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Envelope for Simplicity Pattern #4940

Description: Simplicity pattern 4940 to make a one-piece dress with square neckline, side-front button closure, and variation with bias ruffle, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1944
Creator: Simplicity Pattern Company
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Envelope for Simplicity Pattern #7117

Description: Simplicity Pattern 7117 to make an embroidery of with angels in various poses, particularly for a crib blanket, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1945/1948
Creator: Simplicity Pattern Company
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Envelope for Vogue Couturier Design Pattern #389

Description: Vogue Couturier Design pattern 389 to make a three-piece suit with fitted jacket-blouse, wide lapels, one-piece long sleeves, and silhouette reminiscent of "The New Look," including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1947/1949
Creator: Vogue Pattern
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Envelope for Vogue Pattern #5347

Description: Vogue pattern 5347 to make a one-piece dress with slim draped skirt, collarless bateau neckline, and long fitted or short sleeves, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1943/1947
Creator: Vogue Pattern
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Envelope for Vogue Pattern #5349

Description: Vogue pattern 5349 to make a suit with narrow skirt, bolero jacket with set-in sleeves, set-in long sleeves, extended shoulders, and front button closure, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1943/1946
Creator: Vogue Pattern
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Envelope for Vogue Pattern #5424

Description: Envelope for a Vogue pattern to make a one-piece dress with V-shaped neckline, scalloped side front opening, slim skirt, and short or long sleeve options, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1940/1944
Creator: Vogue Pattern Service
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Envelope for Vogue Pattern #6171

Description: Vogue pattern 6171 to make a dress with back zipper closure, high neckline, and skirt gathered into front panels, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1948/1949
Creator: Vogue Pattern
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Envelope for Vogue Pattern #6296

Description: Vogue pattern 6296 to make a blouse with long set-in sleeves, tucked front opening, side front seams, and french cuffs, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1945/1949
Creator: Vogue Pattern
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Envelope for Vogue Pattern #6337

Description: Vogue pattern 6337 to make a blouse with front button closure with ruffle trim and set-in sleeves of varying lengths, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1945
Creator: Vogue Pattern
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Envelope for Vogue Pattern #6352

Description: Vogue pattern 6352 to make a one-piece dress with front button closure, draped neckline, natural waist, and flared skirt. including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1945/1946
Creator: Vogue Pattern
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Envelope for Vogue Pattern #9444

Description: Vogue pattern 9444 to make a short or long coat with convertible collar, double-breasted front button closure, and long set-in sleeves, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1942/1943
Creator: Vogue Pattern

Evening Dress

Description: Evening dress of champagne peau de soie. Princess style. Sweetheart neckline in front, with small horizontal pleats at front left and right princess seaming at upper part of bust; back neckline is low and rounded. 1-1/2 inch wide shoulder straps that split in front to form an inverted Y, with horizontal band of same fabric at dividing point. Natural waist. Skirt is below knee length, at at hips has three almost horizontal bias folds which extend to from hip center back and join to form bow; l… more
Date: 1948/1952

Evening dress

Description: A) Evening dress of rose/pale pink/pale mauve crepe-back satin charmeuse. Inspired by Chinese Cheongsam-style garments, the dress is full-length, slim fitted, with slight standing collar fastened with hidden hook & loop. Sleeveless, the dress has front opening from throat to slightly below right shoulder, secured with three large rhinestone set circular brass(?) buttons. Very slightly raised waist with triangular "flap", open and hanging down from center front to right hip. From just below hip … more
Date: 1940
Creator: Maurice Rentner
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