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Dress

Description: Tent dress of grey wool flannel. Midi length. Pointed collar with open center front placket. Long bell-shaped sleeves. Sleeves have cinching belt with functioning buttons. A-line shape with left placket from waist to hem with six buttons. Waist has belt loops on sides (belt missing). Hidden inset pocket on right side. Unlined. Retailer label: Neiman Marcus Designer label on right side towards bottom hem: Geoffrey Beene Cleaning instructions and union label.
Date: 1974/1979
Creator: Beene, Geoffrey

Skirt ensemble

Description: Skirt ensemble of yellow fabric with black lace. A) Crop top of yellow satin overlaid in yellow net with applied yellow raffia in floral pattern. Bordered in black lace with scalloped and picot edges. Fitted. Double breasted black button closure; sleeveless. Narrow yellow grosgrain ribbon petersham. Designer label: Geoffrey Beene B) Midi skirt of yellow knit overlaid in black lace. Straight style with fitted waist and hem of scalloped lace matching top. Left side zipper closure with hook & bar… more
Date: 1974/1980
Creator: Beene, Geoffrey

Draped dress

Description: Dress of white and gold lamé. Wrap-style with two large hook and eye closures on waistline; five small hook and loops on center front close the bodice which comes to a low V in front. Skirt gathers into waistline; hem slopes up in front. Long sleeves; no collar. Unlined. Designer label: Bill Blass Union label, size and care tags. b) Matching tie belt which comes to a point at the ends.
Date: 1974
Creator: Blass, Bill

Dress

Description: Dress of ivory knit. Knee-length or slightly longer A-line dress, sleeveless, with rounded neckline. Narrow band of navy blue piping around armholes, neck-hole, and in an openwork section at top of right shoulder where piping outlines edges and is made to appear as if it is "laced" between the edges, with large floppy bow at top. Two slit side seam pockets, and two very thin navy blue string belt loops at sides. 6" slit at right side seam from hem upwards. Center back opening with zipper fr… more
Date: 1974/1979
Creator: Blass, Bill

Ensemble - Blouse and Skirt

Description: Two piece skirt ensemble of navy blue linen consisting of: Blouse with round high neckline having asymmetric bodice closure. Curved diagonal top edge extension with four purple plastic buttons and tailored buttonholes at left side and one button with snap at right neckline. Short sleeves with modified box caps (seams rather than tucks). Bodice cut short and full, with slight lower flare. Padded shoulders. Lined in dark blue silk satin. Length: 20 1/2" (52.1 cm). Length: Designer's label at … more
Date: 1974/1983
Creator: Blass, Bill
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Envelope for Butterick Pattern #3592

Description: Butterick pattern 3592 to make a jacket with short or long set-in sleeves, notched collar, patch pockets at hips, and single-breasted button closure, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1974
Creator: Butterick Company
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Envelope for Butterick Pattern #3612

Description: Butterick pattern 3612 to make a peasant blouse with short gathered sleeves, bloused silhouette with gathering at natural waistline, and rounded neckline with keyhole and tie opening, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1974
Creator: Butterick Company
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Envelope for Butterick Pattern #3815

Description: Butterick pattern 3815 to make a shirt with short or long set-in sleeves, front button placket, convertible collar, and patch pocket, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1974/1975
Creator: Butterick Company
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Envelope for Butterick Pattern #3835

Description: Butterick pattern 3835, created through a Seventeen magazine design contest, to make a single-breasted jacket, flared skirt, dress with neckline variations, turban, and scarf, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1974
Creator: Butterick Company
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Envelope for Butterick Pattern #3840

Description: Butterick pattern 3840 to make a blouse with center front button closure, pointed collar, and long set-in sleeves, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1974
Creator: Butterick Company
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Envelope for Butterick Pattern #3840

Description: Butterick pattern 3840 to make a blouse with center front button closure, pointed collar, and long set-in sleeves, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1974
Creator: Butterick Company
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Envelope for Butterick Pattern #3949

Description: Butterick pattern 3949 for top with pointed collar, long set-in sleeves, and relaxed fit and flared skirt and wide-legged pants, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1974
Creator: Butterick Company

Embroidered dress

Description: Dress of black cotton net embroidered with red, white, tan, brown, green and gold petit point floral designs. Gathered scooped neckline interlaced with narrow, pale green silk grosgrain ribbon and scalloped and embroidered organdy ruffling, which is also used at wrist, waist, hip line and hem. Gathered ankle-length skirt. Left side zipper with hook & eye on lining and snaps on outer net layer. Skirt has additional under layer of black net. Bodice and skirt lined with silk chiffon; black grosgra… more
Date: Spring 1974
Creator: Christian Dior (Firm)

Dress

Description: Dress of bright red/orange wool. Mid-length, the dress's collar is a variant of a band collar, standing at back and sides, tapering slightly to front and open at front with V-neckline opening below created by wrapped front opening. Short sleeves have a 2" cuff band, and the back yoke panel forms a chevron shape over the shoulders. Front opening with closure of hidden snaps and hooks & eyes down to hemline. Simulated belt at natural waistline that has a hook & eye closure and tab which button… more
Date: Spring 1974
Creator: Courrèges, André

Wrap dress

Description: Dinner dress of black silk crepe. Below-knee length; sleeveless, but cut to form a very slight cap sleeve effect just off shoulder. Semi-fitted tunic-like bodice with plunging V-neckline formed by wrap construction; lapped center front closure with two hook & bar closures at waist. Surplus fabric in front and back gathers into the narrow inserted waistband. Skirt appears tubular and has scalloped front hem. Designer's label: Halston Size label at back inside waist: 8 Care label - dry clean only… more
Date: 1974/1977
Creator: Halston, 1932-1990
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Envelope for McCall's Pattern #4009

Description: McCall's Pattern #4009 to make a dress or top with princess seams, front button closure, rounded notched collar, and optional short or long set-in sleeves, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1974
Creator: McCall's Pattern Company
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Envelope for McCall's Pattern #4061

Description: McCall's Pattern #4061 to make a dress with a back zipper, rounded neckline and yoke with gathers, self tie belt at natural waist, optional set-in sleeves, and midi or maxi length, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1974
Creator: McCall's Pattern Company
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Envelope for McCall's Pattern #4306

Description: McCall's Pattern #4306 to make a jacket with a yoke and long sleeves, a top with short raglan sleeves and a v-neckline, and pants with flared legs, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1974
Creator: McCall's Pattern Company

Western-style ensemble

Description: Western ensemble of red cotton with floral applique. (a) Western-style top; long sleeves; flat collar; seven sets of snaps down center front; pink and green floral appliques on front and sleeves; pink piping around seams. Designer's label at inside center back: "Salaminder / Inc. / Kansas City" (b) Full skirt gathered into waist yoke; two tiers of ruffles at hem; floral applique around skirt above ruffles; pink piping at ruffle seam; button and zipper closure at center back.
Date: 1974/1982
Creator: Salaminder, Inc.
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Envelope for Simplicity Pattern #6212

Description: Simplicity Pattern #6212 to make a dress and scarf with v-neckline with shaped collar, flared silhouette and high waistline, midi length, and short or long set-in sleeves, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1974
Creator: Simplicity Pattern Company
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Envelope for Simplicity Pattern #6224

Description: Simplicity Pattern #6224 to make a vest and jacket with patch pockets and front button closure, a flared skirt, and wide legged pants, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1974
Creator: Simplicity Pattern Company
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Envelope for Simplicity Pattern #6436

Description: Simplicity Pattern #6436 to make a unisex shirt with a slit neckline, pointed collar, long or short set-in sleeves, and self tie belt, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1974
Creator: Simplicity Pattern Company
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