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Ensemble

Description: Ensemble in black and oatmeal colored wool, consisting of: A) Jacket: Semi-fitted wool in abstracted herringbone weave with black and oatmeal yarns running double throughout; moderately rounded neckline with asymmetrical mandarin collar; full-length raglan sleeves with overarm seam and undersleeve; double breasted front opening with eight round, plastic, oatmeal colored buttons and four bound buttonholes supplemented by single hook & eye inside lap at waist; vertical welt pockets on front line… more
Date: 1954
Creator: Balenciaga, Cristobal, 1895-1972

Skirt Suit

Description: Light and charcoal gray two-piece daytime skirt suit with leather belt. Fitted jacket of light gray heavy weight wool, having a V-neckline with moderate shawl collar. 3/4 length sleeves are cut in one with jacket body and supplemented by one triangular shaped gusset under the arm. Lapped center front opening with two large, round, gray plastic buttons and bound buttonholes supplemented by single hook&eye at waist seam. One pair of faux pocket flaps at bust level. Leather belt. Plain slim skirt… more
Date: 1954
Creator: Balenciaga, Cristobal, 1895-1972

Hat

Description: Panama hat of natural straw. The tan straw crown is domed, with wide band of red, white, and blue grosgrain ribbon around base. At back of ribbon is an applied "bow" of the same ribbon, inverted, with trailing ends. The wide brim turns up at left side, and down at right. Inside of crown with inner tan grosgrain ribbon hatband, to which is attached a black elastic strap to secure hat to wearer's head. Stamped inside crown is retailer's label: "Sold by / 'Lupi's' / 41 Central Ave 41 / Panama"
Date: 1954

Hat

Description: Hat of red straw. The low, flat-top crown slopes to base, swelling out to form a very narrow brim. The body of the hat is of a loose woven red straw overlaid with strips of woven red straw radiating from the top center of the crown. At the front of the hat is a dark red velvet bow. The interior of the hat is unlined, but the strips of straw continue under the brim, forming a self-lining. Around inside of crown at base is an inner hatband of dark red grosgrain ribbon. Attached to the inner … more
Date: 1954
Creator: Orcel, Gilbert

Cocktail Dress

Description: Cocktail dress of black wool jersey knit. The late-day dress is of mid-length, with bateau (boat) neckline and short sleeves. Center back zipper with hook & eye at neckline. The fitted torso has a natural waistline with a fitted yoke from natural waist to full hip. Pleated/gathered skirt of black tissue faille begins below yoke and flares to hem. Around the waist is an attached wide faille sash which ties in front forming a bow with trailing ribbons. The bodice of the dress is lined in black … more
Date: 1954
Creator: Norell, Norman, 1900-1972

Cocktail Dress

Description: Cocktail / late day dress of black silk faille. Shallow scooped neckline, short "kimono" style sleeves with wide turn-backs. Bodice seamed, and with dropped waist. Full, mid-length skirt gathers into waist. Center back zipper with hook-and-eye at collar. Inner petticoat under skirt composed of two layers, inner plain black fabric layer and outer stiffened horsehair layer. Designer's label sewn inside skirt, outside of petticoat layer: "Neiman-Marcus Dallas / Traina-Norell".
Date: 1954
Creator: Norell, Norman, 1900-1972

Cocktail Dress

Description: Cocktail dress of white rayon jersey. Cocktail length. Strapless with attached scarf across right shoulder which falls down the back. Dress is constructed of two layers with the outer layer fully ruched. Left side zipper closure with hook & eye. Unlined with four internal white grosgrain petershams at zipper. Designer's label at center back: "E Garnett / Italian Made / Imported Original"
Date: 1954
Creator: Garnett, Eleanora

Coat and Pillbox Hat

Description: A) Evening coat of forest green wool. Double breasted, with six large buttons having black faceted edges and green pearled centers, and bound buttonholes. Collarless, with black soutache braid outlining neckline and front opening. Loose fitting with very full, bell-shaped, elbow length sleeves pleated into dropped shoulders, faced with green wool part-way back into sleeve. Double welt, angled, slit pockets at sides. Lined in green silk. Designer's label: "E Garnett / Italian Made / Imported Or… more
Date: 1954
Creator: Garnett, Eleanora

"Picnic" ensemble

Description: "Picnic dress" of blue and white checkered cotton tablecloth fabric and blue cotton: A) Blue cotton jumpshorts; square neck; checkered fabric trim embellished with blue, yellow, and white embroidered flowers at neckline; adjustable straps attach with 1 button; bodice has waist and side darts; shorts have a pleat and waist darts; in-seam pockets; zipper down center back. Designer label at right side seam: "Tina Leser / Original" B) Overdress of blue and white checkered tablecloth fabric; squa… more
Date: 1954
Creator: Leser, Tina

Blouse

Description: Blouse of ecru gaberdine wool. Convertible collar. Sleeveless with wrapped closure on left with 5 hook & eyes. Slightly fitted. Fully lined in cream colored silk.
Date: 1954
Creator: Balenciaga, Cristobal, 1895-1972

Evening dress

Description: Light pink silk faille ballgown. Pink & green embroidery flowers. Low cut back & neck. Embroidery flowers starts from left back neck to right side of dress. Draping drapes from right shoulder to front of neck. Sleeveless, but has slight sleeve effect. Rhinestones in center of roses. Beads & sequins surrounding and on green stems and leaves. Right side has 2" to 3" folded upward pleat about 7" to 8" apart. Pink train coming from bodice back.
Date: Spring 1954
Creator: Dior, Christian
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Envelope for Simplicity Pattern #4650

Description: Simplicity pattern 4650 to make a one-piece dress with a fitted bodice, gored skirt, and square neckline, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1954
Creator: Simplicity Pattern Company
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Envelope for Simplicity Pattern #4524

Description: Simplicity pattern 4524 to make a one-piece dress with patch pockets, front button closure, and sleeve and neckline variations, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1954
Creator: Simplicity Pattern Company
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Envelope for Butterick Pattern #7112

Description: Butterick pattern 7112 to make an afternoon to evening dress with flared skirt, square neckline, and short or long sleeves, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1954/1955
Creator: Butterick Company
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