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Aviator's Cap Hat

Description: Hat in the form of a black leather Aviator's Cap. The domed ovoid crown is made in six triangular sections, and has straps which extend down and buckle under the chin with two oval gilt metal links. The cap is lined with black satin, and has an inner black grosgrain ribbon hatband. Designer's label: "Adolfo / New York Paris" Retailer's Label: "Amen Wardy / El Paso Texas"
Date: 1964/1968
Creator: Adolfo

Day Dress

Description: Day dress of blue and white linen blend(?). Semi-fitted empire bodice with narrow standing collar and short sleeves. Center back zipper closure from neck to hip line with hook&eye at neck. Contrasting white waistband giving the impression of a wide belt. Four blue insets simulate belt loops. Center front lapped detail on "belt" with two bound buttonholes and nonfunctional, round, blue shank buttons. Above-the-knee flared skirt with side seam pockets low on hips. Piece lined in blue and white co… more
Date: 1964/1969
Creator: McCarthy, Marie & Aldrich, Larry

Ensemble - Dress and Jacket

Description: Ensemble of navy blue . Jacket. Cropped, single breasted jacket has rounded neckline and no lapels, to allow bow of dress to show. Center front closure of 3 self-covered buttons with bound buttonholes. Long sleeves with double row of snaps around each cuff, for missing cuffs. Lined in blue silk. Designer's label at inside back collar: "George Halley / New York" Retailer's label at right inside near buttons: "Bonwit Teller" Union label and side label at left side seam. Size 6. Dress. Knee-l… more
Date: 1964/1973
Creator: Halley, George

Coat

Description: Coat of zebra hide. Street-length, with long sleeves. Two outer pockets with decorative flaps. Center front opening with three large circular leather-covered buttons. Rounded lapel collar. Edges, buttonholes, pockets, etc. trimmed with black/brown leather. Upper part of garment lined in green silk with interior tie and loop closure; lower part lined in black. Inner slit pocket on right side seam of lining with embroidered label "Maxine Blau". Inner green silk belt with loop. Designer's… more
Date: 1964
Creator: Dorothy, Esther

Blouse

Description: Shell top of yellow silk gaberdine. Sleeveless with mandarin collar. Center back zipper. Lined in yellow silk. Unhemmed bottom. No labels.
Date: 1964/1968
Creator: Norell, Norman, 1900-1972

Hat

Description: Toque hat made of brown and beige fur felt with bands of fabric sewn and blocked. Lower band and top of crown in brown with upper band in beige. One safety style pin with two circles of rhinestones and large rhinestone in center as trim. Lined in brown faille; brown grosgrain headband. Designer's label sewn inside crown: "Mr. John Jr." L: 19.5 cm W: 19.5 cm H: 10 cm
Date: 1964
Creator: Mr. John

Coat

Description: Burnt orange cotton and leather A-line coat. The main body of the coat is of heavy. burnt orange. cotton canvas. High round neckline with burnt orange leather spread collar. Full-length set-in sleeves. Center front opening with three brass toggle closures to waist-level. Asymmetrical leather pocket detail down the left side representing a shoulder bag. Zippered exterior pocket. The collar. pocket detail and center front opening are top-stitched in white thread. Fully lined in heavy. orange cott… more
Date: 1964
Creator: Cashin, Bonnie
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Envelope for Simplicity Pattern #5581

Description: Simplicity pattern 5581 to make a one-piece dress with jewel neckline, set-in sleeves, and back zipper closure, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1964
Creator: Simplicity Pattern Company
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Envelope for Simplicity Pattern #5609

Description: Simplicity "how-to-sew" paper pattern depicting three views of a jumper and blouse with tissue "lesson chart." Jumper with v-neckline, back zipper closing, and pleat in skirt front, with skirt joining bodice at waistline. Blouse with rounded collar, front button closing, and long set-in sleeves with buttoned cuffs. Style 5609, size 20 1/2, bust 41.
Date: 1964
Creator: Simplicity Pattern Company
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Envelope for Simplicity Pattern #5835

Description: Simplicity paper pattern 5835 depicting six views of one-piece dress or blouse, skirt, and coat or jacket. Sleeveless shift dress and blouse with round neckline and back zipper closing. Slim, dart-fitted skirt with side zipper. Lined coat and jacket with set-in sleeves, collar, and flaps. Size 18, bust 38.
Date: 1964
Creator: Simplicity Pattern Company
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Envelope for Simplicity Pattern #5350

Description: Simplicity paper pattern depicting three views of a one-piece dress with detachable collar and sleeveless unlined coat, bodice gathered at waistline, notched collar and front button closing, set-in sleeves; slip dress with darted fit and side zipper closing. Style 5350, size 18, bust 38.
Date: 1964
Creator: Simplicity Pattern Company
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Envelope for McCall's Pattern #7636

Description: McCall's pattern 7636 to make a v-neck dress with curved seaming, set-in sleeves, and darted bodice, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1964
Creator: McCall's Pattern Company
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Envelope for Simplicity Pattern #5064

Description: Simplicity pattern 5064 to make a two-piece dress with overblouse with rounded neckline and kimono sleeves, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1964/1969
Creator: Simplicity Pattern Company

Evening dress

Description: Evening dress and stole of emerald green silk brocade in oriental inspired chrysanthemum motif. a) Dress in princess line sheath style. Full-length, flared; sleeveless. Wide, moderate scooped neckline across the front and deep V-neckline across the back. The back neckline is accented with a wide spread collar and is accented with a simple knotted bow that laps the zipper. Center back zipper closure from mid-back to hip-level with a single hook & eye at the neckline. Below-the-waist seam pocket… more
Date: 1964
Creator: Trigère, Pauline

Straw hat

Description: Hat of dull yellow-green woven straw. The hat is constructed of concentric bands of woven straw mounted on a shaped, stiffed nylon net. The crown is conical in shape, flattened at top, and flaring at the base to merge into the floppy brim. Mounted at front of hat are two large artificial pink silk flowers. Unlined; double-layer green grosgrain ribbon headband is designed so that the hat "rests" on the head. Hatpin with small, white round head and bobby pin. Designer's label inside: "Sally Victo… more
Date: 1964
Creator: Victor, Sally

Slingbacks

Description: Shoes of light brown leather, slingback pumps, black pointed toe caps, squared vamp opening, straps of self with small bronze-toned buckles, stiletto heels. Markings: Left- "herbert levine" Right- "joseph"
Date: 1964
Creator: Levine, Beth, 1914-2006 & Levine, Beth, 1914-2006
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