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[Baptistry Doors]

Description: Photograph of the Baptistry of St. John Doors (Gates of Paradise) in Florence, Italy. In the foreground, pigeons are scattered across the Piazza del Duomo in front of the Baptistry of St. John. A group of people stand in front of the gilded bronze doors. The doors are visible as well as the three statues above the doors depicting the Baptism of Christ. The doors were created by Lorenzo Ghiberti.
Date: 1965
Creator: Gough, Ray

Bathing ensemble

Description: Swim ensemble of nylon in blue and pink floral and paisley Pucci inspired print. A) Coverup. Wide rounded neckline with center front zipper closure and tie at neckline. Long set-in sleeves. B) Maillot style bathing suit. Asymmetric skirt. Deep U-shaped back. Built in bra. Designer's label: Rose Marie Reid Retailer's label: Neiman-Marcus
Date: 1960/1965
Creator: Reid, Rose Marie

Beach clogs

Description: Pair of beach clogs of wood and fabric. The wooden platform soles are "foot shaped", and secure to feet with a wide strap of striped cloth which passes through the sole at instep and ties at top of instep. Fabric is striped in black, yellow, red, white, and yellow. Printed label affixed to sole: "Gymnastic" Stamped on side: "6" Measurements: Length: 24 cm Width: 9cm Height: 2cm Heel: 2cm (3/4") high on axis w/cap
Date: 1961/1971

Beach coat

Description: Beach coat of olive green/khaki cotton twill. High waisted with long back pleat, 3/4 sleeves, bateau neckline. 8 white shell buttons down center front. Size 10 Retailer Label: "The Young Colony Shop - B. Altman, NY"
Date: 1960/1969

Beach hat

Description: Beach hat of blue/green straw hat. 6" cylindrical crown. 6 1/2" brim. A light blue sheer nylon scarf at crown ties at neck. Headband of aqua blue grosgrain; unlined. Label in hat: Made in Italy
Date: 1960/1969

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

Beachwear Ensemble - Bikini and Coverup

Description: Beach ensemble consisting of bikini and coverup. The bikini top and bottom are of jersey printed with a modern art design of greens, pink and red stripes. Top has ties that go up and behind neck, and bands that reach around to back and secure with metal clasp. At front, between the cups along top edge is a non-functional tie made of piping made from the jersey material. Bikini bottom is low-cut. The coverup is of light chiffon, possibly silk, with swirling stripes in the same pattern as bi… more
Date: 1965
Creator: Schuberth, Emilio, 1904-1972

Beaded clutch

Description: Evening clutch style purse of opalescent pink seed beads in swirl motif. Inverted frame of ivory satin matching lining. Twist closure of metallic gold; one slip pocket. Tag: Hand Made / in Belgium Measurements: Width: 8 1/4" Height: 3 1/2" Depth: 1/8"
Date: 1960/1965

Beaded clutch

Description: Evening clutch style purse of pink, blue and clear beads in circular design on white pearl seed bead background. Inverted frame of white satin matching lining. Ball twist closure of silver metal with rhinestone accents. One slip pocket. Maker's label: Made in W. Germany / by hand / Walborg Measurements: Width: 8 1/8" Height: 4 1/4" Depth: 1/8"
Date: 1960/1965
Creator: Walborg Purses

Beaded dinner dress

Description: Cocktail/dinner dress of off-white / beige silk. Mid-length chemise-style with 1" standing collar and long sleeves. Heavily beaded floral patterns depicting leaves and plants at cuffs of sleeves and along a band 3 1/2" up from hem. Beadwork includes pearls, clear bugle beads, rhinestones, gold sequins, and small clear beads. Zipper closure along center back. Dress is lined in white silk crepe. Retailer label in back of collar: "Lou Lattimore/Dallas"
Date: 1960/1969

Beaded dress

Description: Evening/dinner dress of red silk beaded in red bugle beads in swirl design with red rhinestones. Short scalloped sleeves; scoop neckline. Below knee length with scalloped hem. Center back zipper closure. Lined in red silk.
Date: 1960/1969
Creator: Greer, Howard

Beaded handbag

Description: Evening clutch style purse of black seed beads. Envelope style with brass hidden snap closure. Lining of black satin with one slit pocket. Includes mirror; measures 3" x 2 1/4". Designer's stamp: Fred / Paris Measurements: Width: 8 1/4" Height: 5 1/4" Depth: 1/4"
Date: 1960/1979
Creator: Paris, Fred

Beaded handbag

Description: Handbag of synthetic pink straw with faceted pink plastic beads. Single handle of pink plastic with flip lock closure of metallic gold at top. Lining of pink synthetic fabric. Retailer's tag: Made in Italy / Exclusively for / Dena of Dallas Measurements: Width: 7" Height: 5 1/4" without handle Height: 7 1/2" with handle Depth: 3"
Date: 1965/1969
Creator: Dena of Dallas

Beaded handbag

Description: Handbag of glass seed beads in vertical, variegated stripe pattern of white, blue, red, orange, black, green, and yellow. Single handle of roped white glass seed beads attached at uppermost sides of frame with fasteners of metallic gold. Rectangular frame of metallic gold; twist clasp closure of metallic gold. Inner lining of off-white satin with two patch pockets. Retailer's stamp: Made in Belgium / Expressly for / Neiman - Marcus Measurements: Width: 8 1/2" Height: 8" without handle Height:… more
Date: 1960/1975

Beaded handbag

Description: Handbag of plastic beads arranged in pattern of multi-colored flowers on clear background; colors include gray, orange, light green, dark green, light blue, dark blue, pink, and purple; bottom of bag in clear beads; top-opening with gold-tone snap closure; one handle on each side of off-white satin with one open-top pocket on one side of bag; label at top of pocket reads: "Made in Italy for / Neiman-Marcus". Measurements: Width: 9 1/4" Height: 9", without handle Height: 5 1/4", with handle D… more
Date: 1965/1969

Beaded handbag

Description: Handbag of woven translucent gray and black beads with three rows of matching beaded fringe. Double handles of twisted matching beads; zipper closure. Lined in gray synthetic fabric. Tag: Hand Made / in / Hong Kong Measurements: Width: 7 1/2" Height: 7" without handle Height: 11 1/2" with handle Depth: 1/2"
Date: 1960/1969

Beaded shoes

Description: Women's white leather sandals with heel and plastic flower embellishment. Designer's mark right insole, retailer's mark on left insole. White ground leather insole with a thin white leather strap across top of foot with pink, green, blue, yellow and clear plastic petals with faux pearls as the center connected vertically up the foot to another thin white leather strap going from front of foot to back of heel and back fastened with a small gold buckle. Designer's marks: Amalfi by Rangoni: Made i… more
Date: 1960/1969
Creator: Rangoni
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