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Breton Hat

Description: Modified Breton hat of natural straw cloth with beige grosgrain ribbon as hatband and around edge of crown. Lined in cream colored satin. Designer's label: "Jan Leslie / Custom Design"
Date: 1962
Creator: Jan Leslie Hats

Breton Hat

Description: Breton hat of navy blue woven straw. The high, domed crown is surrounded by the circular brim which extends out and curves up sharply, creating a wall around the crown. Hat is unlined, with inner dark blue grosgrain ribbon hatband. Maker's label on inner hatband: "Parkridge / Exclusives"
Date: 1955~
Creator: Parkridge Exclusives

Breton Hat

Description: Breton hat of blue fur felt. The domed crown is encircled by a wide band of blue grosgrain ribbon with large bow at back. The wide brim curves up and out around the crown, and is lined in the same fur. The crown is unlined, with a blue grosgrain ribbon inner hatband. Body manufacturer's stamp inside crown: "Imported Body / Milady / Made in the United Kingdom" Retailer's label inside: "Neiman-Marcus"
Date: 1955/1959
Creator: Milady

Breton Hat

Description: Breton hat of deep red fur felt. The cylindrical crown is flattened at top, and is encircled at the base by a wide band of horizontally pleated peau de soie silk satin. The wide brim is curved out and up around the crown, and is lined/faced with same fur, while the part of the brim facing the crown is faced with deep red fabric. The crown is unlined, with an inner deep red grosgrain ribbon hatband. Designer's label inside: "Styled by / Coralie" Stamp inside crown of the maker of the felt bo… more
Date: 1955/1959
Creator: Coralie

Breton-style hat

Description: Hat of pink and white silk printed with a pattern of harlequin diamonds. Designed as a modified Breton hat, the high crown is gently domed, and encircled at base by a narrow hatband of the same pink and white silk fabric. The wide brim extends outwards, then curves out, up, over, and back in, so that the edge of the brim is pointing back to the lower part of the crown, similar to a sombrero. The brim is lined/faced with the same fabric. The crown is unlined, allowing inner white stiffened net t… more
Date: 1967
Creator: Balenciaga, Cristobal, 1895-1972

Bridal lingerie ensemble

Description: Bridal lingerie ensemble of ivory rayon and lace. A) Nightgown. Full length with wide lace shoulder straps. Styled with wedding bow and bell appliques on lace bodice and at hem of nightgown. Hem is slightly flared with added 9" lace border. Label at center back: "Styled by / Godfried / 36" and "Fine / Rayon / Fabric" on back of tag. B) Robe of matching fabric. Full length; elbow length lace sleeves and lace cuffs. Bodice has lace front and yoke with insert of 2" wide lace under bustline givi… more
Date: 1951
Creator: Godfried

Bridge Hat

Description: Bridge hat of navy blue straw. The cylindrical crown has a domed top section, and is encircled at the base by a wide band of off-white grosgrain ribbon, with two self bows at front left and right. On front section of the band are applied three applique "club" shapes of navy blue and off-white. A fourth applique is set on the front of the brim. The brim is a four-lobed quatrafoil, emulating a club shape, the back lobe truncated somewhat. The outer edge of the brim is rolled under. Undersi… more
Date: 1951

Briefcase

Description: Briefcase of navy blue leather with silver metal covered corners, clasp and trim. Contoured handle of matching navy leather. Navy faille lining with two elastic gathered compartments. Rectangular mirror with rounded corners; stamped "Lennox". Maker's tag: Lennox / Bags Measurements: 36cm L, 25.5cm H, 7.5cm W.
Date: 1945/1975
Creator: Lennox Handbags

Briefcase/Portfolio

Description: Briefcase/portfolio of brown leather and canvas with zipper closure running along the top and down right side. Exterior is of Gucci monogram print with dark leather trim. One outer zippered pocket. Leather interior with one inner pocket. Designer's stamp on interior: "Made in Italy / by / Gucci" Measurements: 40cm L, 28.5cm H, 1cm W.
Date: 1977
Creator: Gucci

Bright orange dress

Description: Dress of bright orange cotton with geometric inspired embroidered front yoke and sleeves trimmed in brass pailettes. Knee length; rounded neckline opens to V at center front. Wide bracelet length sleeves. Bias tape on hem embroidered "Josefa for Anna & Edmundo Villa".
Date: 1960/1975
Creator: Ibarra, Josefa

Brocade clutch

Description: Clutch style purse of light pink silk with brocade motif of rural Chinese scene in green, off-white, pink, and yellow. Finger handle on back. Flip bar closure of brass in leaf motif embellished with green, pink, blue, and purple colored stones. Inner lining of emerald green satin with three slip pockets and one item holder. Maker's label: Switkes / handbag Measurements: Width: 8" Height: 5 1/2" Depth: 1 1/8"
Date: 1920/1929

Brocade clutch

Description: Clutch purse of blue and gold (major colors) silk brocade; other colors present are purple, light pink, dark pink, and green. Trapezoidal shape; wrist strap of matching brocade that lays flat against back. Inverted frame. Brass and ivory tab closure. Ivory on tab painted to depict horseman wearing green tunic and gold turban riding red horse with gold saddle near a pond with reeds; horseman is holding gold bird; entire scene is surrounded by dark-blue and gold floral border. Lined in red silk s… more
Date: 1950/1955

Brocade coat

Description: Coat of white silk/polyester blend with brown and black leopard print in gradient with center motifs more sparse and revealing white ground, swing silhouette and mid-thigh length, revers collar accented with large black button, center front hidden button placket marked with black top stitching, long set-in two-piece sleeve with cuff detail, vent at center back, fully lined in black silk. Label: Marc Jacobs
Date: Spring 2013
Creator: Jacobs, Marc

Brocade dress

Description: Dress of silver and gold large flowers/leaves on gray/pale black ground. Street-length. V neckline. Sleeveless. Panel crosses front and secures at hip with hook, covering side zipper. Bow at waist. Lined in brown. Retailer's label at inside back neckline: "Neiman-Marcus"
Date: 1960

Brocade dress

Description: Evening dress of heavy orange, red and silver brocade. Full-length, with standing collar, long sleeves, center back zipper closure with hook and loop at top of collar. Bodice with floral bead work in orange and rhinestones, and scattered bead work throughout the bodice. Full red nylon lining.
Date: 1970/1975

Brocade ensemble

Description: Dress ensemble of pink and gold silk brocade. A) Jacket. Turn down collar; single breasted fastening with rhinestone buttons and bound buttonholes. Patch pockets at hips; long suit sleeves; waist length. Lined in pink synthetic. B) Dress. V-shaped surplice bodice with princess seams; sleeveless. Set-in empire waistline; five gored skirt with inseam pockets. Below knee length. Center back zipper closure; lined in pink synthetic. Designer label: Elinor Simmons / for / Malcom Starr Retailer label… more
Date: 1960/1969
Creator: Simmons, Elinor

Brocade ensemble

Description: Ensemble of heavy, padded(?) orange and gold brocade. A) Cape of orange and gold brocade. Rounded collar; center front opening with nine self-covered buttons. Slit openings for arms. Lined in orange silk. Designer's label at inside back collar: "Arnold Scaasi" B) Evening gown of matching fabric. High rounded neckline at front; camisole neckline at back. A-line silhouette, princess style back, darts at front at waist. Sleeveless with wide "straps". 22" metal zipper at back. Lined in orange silk… more
Date: 1960/1969
Creator: Scaasi, Arnold

Brocade ensemble

Description: Evening ensemble. A) Evening coat of green brocade with floral motifs in reds, greens, yellows, browns. Full-length. Rounded high neckline. Center front opening with 4 circular buttons and loops; buttons covered in the pale green satin of the lining, the loops made of the brocade. Top button lacking. No pockets. Full inner lining of slightly iridescent olive green satin. No labels or tags. B) Evening dress. Bodice of brocade matching the coat. Sleeveless; square neckline with thin straps. Pri… more
Date: 1960
Creator: Amey, Ronald
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