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Double breasted dress

Description: Shift style day dress of oatmeal crochet knit wool. The mid-length dress is of a seed-stitch knit with Peter Pan collar and short sleeves. The collar, upper lapel edge and sleeves are finished with a single stitch crochet binding/edging. Double-breasted with ten self-covered circular buttons arranged in two vertical rows of five each. Dress opens along left vertical row with a single snap and a single small hidden button and loop to secure upper left of panel under collar. Unlined. Black band i… more
Date: 1963/1965
Creator: Norell, Norman, 1900-1972

Dress

Description: Dress in modified caftan style of navy blue silk and silk chiffon with butterfly print. Full length. Sleeveless silk under dress has matching butterfly pattern. Over dress of chiffon has long set-in sleeve on right and draped opening on left creating a toga-like effect. Hemline and draped sleeve bordered in 4" band of light aqua blue organza with under band of hot pink organza. Scooped back has center opening of 10 faux self-covered buttons and loops with closure of 5 covered snaps. Lined in na… more
Date: 1963
Creator: Mori, Hanae

Dress

Description: Dress of black wool. Street-length, short sleeves. Scoop neck. Collar and cuffs with frills of same. Skirt slightly gathered at waist. Tie at left hip. Center back zipper. Skirt formed as simulated "wrap", with zipper at right side under flap. Under flap skirt is seen to be culottes. Lined in Silk. Designer's label: "An Original / Lotus"
Date: 1963
Creator: Frankfurt, Elsie

Dress with patch pockets

Description: Day dress in shift style of light blue-green sage jersey wool knit. Street length. Center front opening with 11 circular blue-green plastic buttons and bound buttonholes. Convertible collar with 5" pointed ends and small non-functioning matching button and bound buttonhole at ends. Long sleeves with 3" cuffs and two small matching buttons with bound buttonholes. Two large patch pockets at sides, below waist. Lined in light sage colored silk crepe. Designer's label at inside left seam of lining… more
Date: 1963/1965
Creator: Norell, Norman, 1900-1972

Embellished dress

Description: A) Evening dress of yellow chiffon with rhinestone sequins on bodice and sleeves in abstract curvilinear lines. Jewel neckline. Full length. Bodice and long sleeves have pin tucked pleating which releases to gathering at waist and elbows. Sleeves have 2-1/2" cuffs of matching rhinestone sequins with hook & bar closure. Center back zipper with hook & eye. Bodice lined in matching yellow chiffon. Designer's label at left of zipper at neckline: "Galanos" Retailer's label at right of zipper at neck… more
Date: 1963/1983
Creator: Galanos, James, 1924-2016
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Envelope for Butterick Pattern #3082

Description: Butterick pattern 3082 to make a semi-fitted jumper with extended shoulders and blouse with variety of collars, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1963/1964
Creator: Butterick Company
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Envelope for Butterick Pattern #3082

Description: Butterick pattern 3082 to make a sleeveless jumper with extended shoulders and four variations of a blouse, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1963/1964
Creator: Butterick Company

Hat

Description: Slouch/Garbo style hat of tan fur felt. High domed crown and wide floppy brim. Hatband of tan grosgrain ribbon and bow as trim at right side. Headband of green grosgrain ribbon; unlined. Stamped on crown: Martelle / Body Made in West Germany Designer label: Styled by / Coralie
Date: 1963/1964
Creator: Coralie

Jacket

Description: Jacket of black gabardine. Single breasted with five black plastic buttons and bound buttonholes; hip length. Long sleeves with two darts at elbows. Yoked back. Front yoke button trim, two front lapels with one non-functional button closure on each. Flapped patch pockets with nonfunctional button closure. Rolled collar. One snap button closure at collar neckline and one at bottom near hem. Curved at bottom hem. Lined in black silk. Designer label: Geoffrey Beene
Date: 1963/1969
Creator: Beene, Geoffrey

Jacket

Description: Women's jacket of beige gabardine. Hip length. Long sleeves with decorative non-functioning placket; one non-functioning button and bound buttonhole on each placket. Patch pockets on breast with flap closure trimmed with non-functioning button and bound buttonhole. All buttons on center closure are non-functioning with bound buttonholes; actual closure is hidden covered snaps. Bottom button is bordered two inches above and just beneath bottom bound buttonhole stitching with thick black piping. … more
Date: 1963/1969
Creator: Beene, Geoffrey

Leather handbag

Description: Square handbag of orange leather with rectangular brass snap closure under the flap. Single handle of matching leather; accordion bottom. Lining of pale orange satin with two patch pockets separated by a zipper pocket. Designer's stamp: Bags by / Nicholas Reich Width: 7 1/8" Height: 6 3/4", without handle Height: 11 1/2", with handle Depth: 1 3/4"
Date: 1963
Creator: Reich, Nicholas

Leather heels

Description: Pair of shoes of navy blue leather. The shoes are designed with square toes and dark leather uppers. A wide rectangular panel of navy blue simulated reptile skin extends from the toe, up the vamp, below an oval cut-out in the vamp, and up the instep to create a tongue. The 2 1/4" high heel is covered with same blue leather, and tapers to base. Maker's label stamped inside: "Esprit" Stamped inside: "Leather upper & Sole / Other Mat'ls Man-Made" Handwritten inside: "5 M 0320109 / A AA 37122 5" … more
Date: 1963/1973
Creator: Esprit

Pink shoes

Description: Pink peau de soie platform shoes with slingback straps. Markings left & right: "Chaussures / Givenchy / Paris" Measurements: L: 23 cm. W: 7 cm. H: 8 cm. Heel: 7 cm, 2 3/4 inches
Date: 1963/1973
Creator: Givenchy, Hubert de, 1927-2018

Skirt suit

Description: Two-piece suit of brown, yellow, olive green and off-white plaid wool twill. a) Semi-fitted jacket of plaid wool. Notched collar and lapel. Bracelet length, two piece, set in sleeves. Double breasted front opening with six round, plastic, olive buttons and three bound buttonholes. One button closure hidden inside lap. Pair of faux pocket flaps on front below waist. Back has a low-slung, self-fabric belt buttoned on at princess seams. Fully lined in ecru silk. Handwritten maker's label at botto… more
Date: 1963
Creator: Balenciaga, Cristobal, 1895-1972

Straw hat

Description: Pillbox hat of black shiny straw. Rolled brim with slightly domed crown. Hatpin with small black, round head. Headband of green grosgrain ribbon; lined in black net. Combs at sides for securing hat to head. Retailer label: Neiman-Marcus
Date: 1963

"Tarha" dress

Description: (a)Yoke style dress of purple cotton with lavender and blue "Tarha" print design. Round neck; Short sleeves; seam at bust; 3 CF buttons. Designer' label: Marimekko / Suomi Finland" "D|R / Cambridge New York" with attached "Marimekko Finland" Retailer's label: "Neiman -Marcus" (b) Tie belt of same fabric; 1" wide.
Date: 1963
Creator: Marimekko
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