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Pamela hat

Description: Pamela/halo style hat of black felt. Cylindrical crown with flat top embellished with black beads and draped wide black velour ribbon hatband. Black grosgrain headband; lined in black moiré. Original paper price tag still attached.
Date: 1978/1988
Creator: Javits, Eric

Dress

Description: Dress of black cotton jersey knit; boat neck; long sleeve; lower-calf length; low waistband; tucks front and back, top and bottom; pockets at side; 9 gold tone buttons CF; white cotton jersey knit trim; raglan sleeves; shoulder pads. Skirt is lined in black. Designer's label at cb neckline: "Chanel / Boutique"
Date: 1978/1983
Creator: Chanel (Firm)

Ensemble

Description: (a) Shirt of silk. Top and sleeves of beige silk doupioni. Collar bone area, back yoke, and 4" of hem are beige silk with grey dots. Peter Pan-like collar. Placket with four buttons. Decorative bone-colored trim at sleeve end, hem, and separation of fabrics. Long sleeve. Designer label at center back neckline: Geoffrey Beene (b) Midi skirt of loose weave linen. Flare. Cartridge pleating at waist. Pockets. Deco trim at hem. (c) Belt of woven twill weave fabric. White and blue/grey.
Date: 1978/1988
Creator: Beene, Geoffrey

Hat

Description: C) Hat of brown felt in fedora inspired style. Round brim with black grosgrain ribbon hatband with bow on left. Brown leather sweatband. Lined in champaign satin. Part of "Annie Hall" ensemble, including vest, pants, hat, and shoes. Measurements: Side to Side: 25 cm. Front to Back: 32 cm. Height: 17 cm.
Date: 1978/1979
Creator: Cavanagh, John

Dress

Description: Evening gown of white polyester chiffon with green fern print. Full length. V-shaped satin neckline with green topstitching and short ruffle bordered in green. Sleeveless arm holes with short handkerchief capped sleeves in green fern print. Bodice draped in fern printed fabric matching sleeves. White outer dress is printed in fern pattern below knees. White polyester underdress/lining. Center back zipper closure. Designer's label: "Bellville / Sassoon / London" Size and cleaning instructions t… more
Date: 1978/1979
Creator: Sassoon, Bellville

Dress

Description: Dress of crown, narrow wale chocolate brown corduroy. Midi length, Elbow length dolman sleeves with brown twill cuffs; matching brown fabric on shoulders. Rounded neckline and center front placket opening in matching twill. Lined in dark olive green synthetic. B) Belt of matching brown twill with hook & bar closure; 1 1/2" wide.
Date: Autumn 1978
Creator: Courrèges, André
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Envelope for Simplicity Pattern #8719

Description: Simplicity Pattern #8719 to make a misses' dress with optional collar, elasticized waist, optional hemline ruffle, and long set-in sleeves with elastic at cuffs, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1978
Creator: Simplicity Pattern Company
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Envelope for McCall's Pattern #6265

Description: McCall's Carefree Pattern #6265 to make a misses' jacket with elasticized waistband, blouse with draped neckline, flared bias skirt, and tapered pants, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1978
Creator: McCall's Pattern Company
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Envelope for McCall's Pattern #6412

Description: McCall's Carefree Pattern #6412 to make misses' unlined blazers with long set-in sleeves, optional patch pockets, and notched or shawl collar, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1978
Creator: McCall's Pattern Company
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Envelope for Simplicity Pattern #8686

Description: Simplicity Pattern #8686 to make a misses' loose-fitting blouse with dropped shoulder and elasticized sleeve cuffs, pants with fly front, and lined vest, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1978
Creator: Simplicity Pattern Company
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Envelope for Simplicity Pattern #8602

Description: Simplicity Time Saver Stretch Knit, Pick-a-Knit Pattern #8602 to make girls' pull-over tops with various necklines and sleeves, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1978
Creator: Simplicity Pattern Company
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Envelope for Simplicity Pattern #8455

Description: Simplicity Designer Fashion Pattern #8455 to create a misses' ensemble with cropped jacket with flap pockets and long set-in sleeves, blouse with tie at neck, flared bias skirt, and trouser with waistline darts, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1978
Creator: Simplicity Pattern Company
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Envelope for McCall's Pattern #6169

Description: McCall's Carefree Pattern #6169 to make misses pants with fly front, belt carriers, back yoke, and patch pockets, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1978
Creator: McCall's Pattern Company

Cocktail dress

Description: Cocktail dress of black crepe de chine in shift style with over dress of strips of matching fabric. Sleeveless; Rounded V-shaped neckline dips deeper in back. Below knee length. Center back zipper closure; lined in black chiffon. Style number on white grosgrain at hem: MU 122 / 1976
Date: 1978
Creator: Trigère, Pauline

Suit jacket

Description: A) Jacket of scarlet red wool with deep purple/plum velvet notched lapels, collar, and cuffs. Edged with black braid trim. Single breasted with one button and bound buttonhole. Long suit sleeves gathered at shoulders. Two bound pockets at front edged in black. Lined in deep purple/plum silk; padded shoulders. Labels at inside back: Care: "Dry Clean / Only" Other: "Neiman Marcus / No 37 / Jacket / Size 10 / Color Red & Burgundy / Composition: / Wool 1005 / & Velvet / Cotton/Viscose / 60% 40% / L… more
Date: 1978
Creator: Saint Laurent, Yves

Jacket

Description: Box jacket of blue, yellow, and red plaid. Spread collar; shirt sleeves with button closure on vented cuffs. Patch pockets at left and right front. Green yarn fringe at center front placket, collar and hem. Mid thigh length. Unlined. Designer Label: Yves Saint Laurent / rive gauche / Made in France / Paris
Date: 1978
Creator: Saint Laurent, Yves

Velveteen jacket

Description: Jacket/coat of navy blue cotton velveteen. Single breasted with signature gold tone belted "R" logo buttons. Long suit sleeves with peaked half cuffs and logo button. Notched lapel. Faux patch pocket at left breast and right hip with logo buttons; slit side seam pockets. Lined in navy acetate/viscose. Designer's label: Roberta / di / Camerino
Date: 1978
Creator: Roberta di Camerino

Cape coat

Description: Woman's cape coat of bright royal blue brushed wool, twill weave fabric. Mid-length; flat collar with rounded corners. Center front opening; closure by four round buttons covered with black wool fabric and bound buttonholes. Modified princess seams from front shoulder yoke with modified cape style sleeves in large circular cut from side back panel and sewn at front side at upper portion and lower end of coat; inside sleeve, large amscye to lower end. Lower portion of coat flared. Vertical welt … more
Date: 1978
Creator: Adolfo

Peasant blouse

Description: Peasant-style blouse of cotton in beige, orange, and brown plaid. Square neckline; long sleeves with elastic at wrist. Center front button-down placket closure. Designer Label: Saint Laurent / rive gauche
Date: 1978
Creator: Saint Laurent, Yves

Caftan ensemble

Description: a) Tunic-length top of red pleated silk with black floral Japanese print. Rounded neckline with ruffle edge. Tunic is diamond shaped with armholes at elbow. Designer label: Adolfo / New York b) Sash of self fabric.
Date: 1978
Creator: Adolfo

Short set

Description: Woman's two-piece short set of embossed white cotton matelassé. Plain weave cotton with embossed basket weave pattern with surface emboss of irregular puckers. a) Top. Straight, square cut with wide high scoop neckline. Sleeveless. Small slits at lower side seams. At front and back, diagonal band tucks: one tuck lower right to upper left shoulder edge; second tuck bisecting lower half. Straight hemline. Unlined. Designer label: Shamask Original Retailer label: Moss Size: M Content/care tags … more
Date: 1978/1984
Creator: Shamask, Ronaldus

Culotte ensemble

Description: Woman's tangerine linen two-piece ensemble. a) Blouse. Pointed, turn down collar with slightly off centered hidden button closure with two buttons at lower hem. Sleeveless. Diagonal-edged panel across upper right bodice from right shoulder to lower front closure edge, with line of drawnwork along diagonal edge. Straight cut bodice with small slits at lower side seams. Straight hemline. Unlined. Designer label: Shamask Original Retailer label: Moss Size 6 and care tags. b) Culottes. Medium le… more
Date: 1978/1984
Creator: Shamask, Ronaldus
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