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Skirt suit

Description: Suit in mustard yellow mohair wool with blouse. A) Jacket is knee length with dolman sleeves; long side vents and no buttons for closure; Lined in same color crepe. Designer Label: B. H. Wragge Retailer Label: Neiman-Marcus B) Short blouse of mustard color raw silk with dolman sleeves and collar; Short opening at front neck with frog closure. C) Skirt of knee length in same fabric as jacket with side zipper. Back lining only.
Date: 1961
Creator: Wragge, B. H.

Paisley print dress

Description: Dress of lightweight synthetic plainweave fabric in bright yellow with stylized oversized paisley print in blues, greens, oranges, yellows, and dark purple; full length, long set-in sleeves with snap closures at wrists, jewel neckline with illusion strapless neckline created by lining, natural waist embellished with wide belt covered in self trimmed in red bugle beads with large pink faceted and prong-set stones creating floral motifs and lace-up detail at center front and snap closure at back,… more
Date: 1961
Creator: Blass, Bill

Metallic pumps

Description: Heels of gold-colored mesh over d'orsay silhouette foundation of gold leather, pointed toe box, stiletto heels. Measurements: L: 24 cm W: 7.5 cm H: 14.5 cm Heel: 8 cm, (3 1/16 in.) Markings: "Cameo Room / Narrow / Heel / Combination / Last"
Date: 1961

Leopard pointed heels

Description: Brown imitation leopard pump with scissor point toe & black spike heel. Size 2-1/2B. By Rayan/Ravne from N-M. 1961. Measurements: L: 23 cm W: 7.6 cm H: 14 cm Heel: 8 cm, (3 1/16 in.) Size: 4 1/2 Markings: L- "Neiman-Marcus" R- "Rayne"
Date: 1961
Creator: Rayne

Beach clogs

Description: Pair of beach clogs of wood and fabric. The wooden platform soles are "foot shaped", and secure to feet with a wide strap of striped cloth which passes through the sole at instep and ties at top of instep. Fabric is striped in black, yellow, red, white, and yellow. Printed label affixed to sole: "Gymnastic" Stamped on side: "6" Measurements: Length: 24 cm Width: 9cm Height: 2cm Heel: 2cm (3/4") high on axis w/cap
Date: 1961/1971

Box-style handbag

Description: Box style handbag in oval shape of white leather with red trim and navy blue closure and double straps. Hidden snap closure under navy blue tab. Lined in white satin with center divider pocket. Maker's stamp: Prestige Measurements: Width: 7" Height: 4", without handle Height: 8 1/2", with handle Depth: 4 1/2" b) Hair comb of brown plastic. Measurements: Length: 4 1/2" Width: 1 3/4"
Date: 1961
Creator: Prestige Handbag

Purse

Description: Clutch purse in envelope style of black suede. Lined in light gold satin. Flap trimmed in metallic gold; outer zipper pocket under flap. No labels. Width:9 1/4" Height: 5" Depth:1/8"
Date: 1961

Leather purse

Description: Handbag of taupe alligator skin. Structured with an accordion bottom and two interior clutch style sections of light brown suede with horizontal brass tops and twist closures which divide the purse into five sections. Double strap handle with ring-shaped fasteners. Retailer label: Made in France / Expressly for / Sanger-Harris
Date: 1961/1987

Striped handbag

Description: Handbag in fold-over clutch style of multicolored canvas in striped pattern with brown, pink, turquoise, yellow, blue, green, purple, orange. Elongated bag folds at curve to form clutch. Gold tone horizontal frame with rectangular, hinged flip clip closure. Lining of tan fabric. Maker's tag: Marilyn / Belts and Bags Measurements: Width: 8 1/2" Height (unfolded): 10 1/2" Depth: 1/8"
Date: 1961

Leather handbag

Description: Handbag of navy leather in oversized rectangular shape. Inverted frame with gold-tone bar trim across top and flip clip square closure with circular center at outside edge. Double handles attach to front and back with diamond accents. Accordion sides and bottom. Beige leather interior with slip and zipper pockets. No labels or markings. Measurements: 39cm L, 19.5cm H, 4.5cm W
Date: 1961

Slingback heels

Description: Shoes of black calf. High stilletto heels; sling back; pointed toe; bow on heel strap. Measurements: Length: 19.5 cm Width: 6.7cm Height: 9.5cm Heel: 7.4 cm (3 1/16 in) Markings: L- "Jack Scaefer / New York / Miami Beach" R- "herbert levine"
Date: 1961/1962
Creator: Levine, Herbert

Skirt suit

Description: Two-piece suit of bright green, beige, and red plaid wool. a) Jacket: Unfitted, bias cut in one piece; slight V-neckline with convertible collar. 3/4 length sleeves cut in one with jacket body have an under sleeve and a triangular shaped gusset under the arm. Lapped center front opening has three hidden snap closures. Corded belt loops are sewn into each side seam at waist. Fully lined in beige silk. Designer's label: Balenciaga / 10, Avenue George V. Paris b) Matching knee length bias cut ski… more
Date: 1961
Creator: Balenciaga, Cristobal, 1895-1972

Embroidered jacket

Description: Evening jacket of black, white, pink , and green embroidered net with chenille trim. Short loose jacket wide neck, fake fur edging around entire garment and at botom of three quarter length sleeve cut in kimona style. Trimmed with beaded ribbon straw embroidery. Designer's label: "Givenchy / Paris"; "Made In / Paris". Handwritten couture number behind designer's label: "8983"(?) "Made In France"
Date: 1961
Creator: Givenchy, Hubert de, 1927-2018

Draped hat

Description: Hat of orange silk chiffon. The wide brim and high crown are draped in orange chiffon which folds under the brim at the left back. The white grosgrain headband has stiffened black net at the back to support the hat on the head. Lined in straw net. No labels.
Date: 1961
Creator: Balenciaga, Cristobal, 1895-1972
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Envelope for Simplicity Pattern #4619

Description: Simplicity pattern 4619 to make a one-piece dress, jacket, and scarf with set-in sleeves, patch pocket, and kick pleat, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1961/1963
Creator: Simplicity Pattern Company
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Envelope for Simplicity Pattern #4308

Description: Simplicity pattern 4308 to make a suit of a lined jacket with kimono sleeves and a fitted skirt with stole, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1961/1963
Creator: Simplicity Pattern Company
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