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Blazer

Description: Blazer of beige/brown woven silk. Single breasted with notched lapel and three-button closure; keyhole buttonholes. Long suit sleeves with four kissing buttons on vented cuffs. Three U-shaped front patch pockets. Fully lined in gray/green synthetic. Designer label: Ralph Lauren Retailer label: Neiman-Marcus
Date: 1979/1980
Creator: Lauren, Ralph

Cocktail dress

Description: Dress ensemble of red lace with dark brown and metallic gold embroidery in floral design. a) Dress. Calf length with rolled collar. Four-snap closure down center front. Elastic waistline. Long straight sleeves with band cuffs and snap closure. Scalloped hem. Unlined. Designer's label at center back neckline: "Miss Dior / Made in France" b) Skirt slip of red silk. Straight with 1" waistband. Center back closure of covered hook & eye on waistband and 2 snaps. Evidence of four removed darts. c)… more
Date: 1979
Creator: Christian Dior (Firm)

Cocktail dress

Description: Rust silk and black velvet cocktail dress. Fitted. dropped waist. black velvet bodice with plunging V-neck and 1/2-length sleeves. Neckline and sleeves bound in black satin. Three. tiered. shirred reddish/rust silk ruffles over a black velvet knee-length skirt base. Each ruffle edged with black velvet and backed with burnished bronze silk. Centerback zipper closure with hook&eye at neckline. Black chiffon inner yoke lining front and back. Label stitched over left back seam.
Date: 1979
Creator: Givenchy, Hubert de, 1927-2018

Day dress

Description: Day dress of dark brown wool. Below knee length. Yoke neckline continues into sleeves. French cuff. Pleats at waistline. Zipper enclosed in extended lap at front. Button at neckline and right pocket. Pockets at side seams. Back has same yoke. 2 large pleats back torso. Designer label at back neckline: Geoffrey Beene
Date: 1979
Creator: Beene, Geoffrey

Day dress

Description: Shirt style dress of purple floral black print white cotton. Convertible collar; midi length. Button placket down center front to hem line with nine white plastic, tulip-shaped buttons. Dropped shoulder seam; yoke at back. Three released pleats at front shoulders extending in same line with two released pleats at skirt. Box pleat at center back bodice. Skirt gathered at inserted waistband. Unlined. Designer label: Marion Maged Retailer label: Neiman-Marcus Size, content/care tags.
Date: 1979
Creator: Maged, Marion

Dress

Description: Day dress of navy, brown, and green polyester silk crepe. Street length. Full, set-in sleeves with 1-1/2" navy cuffs and spherical self-covered button with barred buttonhole. V-shaped neckline with attached sash at neckline. Inverted pleats throughout body of dress which open at dropped waist to form the pleated skirt. Center front zipper closure with hook & eye. Unlined; shoulder pads. Designer's label at right side seam: "Galanos" Retailer's label at right side seam: "Neiman-Marcus"
Date: 1979
Creator: Galanos, James, 1924-2016

Dress

Description: Dress of grey jersey knit wool; boat neck; long sleeve; lower-calf length; low waistband; tucks front and back, top and bottom; pockets at side; 9 gold tone buttons CF; red cotton jersey knit trim; raglan sleeves; shoulder pads. Designer's label at cb neckline: "Chanel / Boutique"
Date: 1979/1984
Creator: Chanel (Firm)

Dress

Description: Dinner dress of black chiffon in multicolored abstract print with gold Lurex stripe. Bodice and upper sleeves pin tucked with tucks releasing at waist and elbows of sleeves to give bell effect. Midi length. Center back closure of domed rhinestone buttons with snaps below waist. Lined in two layers of black chiffon. Designer's label: Pauline Trigère Retailer's label: Neiman-Marcus Union label.
Date: 1979
Creator: Trigère, Pauline

Dress

Description: Dress of olive green knit with long raglan sleeves. V-neckline with right side panel wrapping over to left and ending at left-front side. Skirt has panel wrapping over to right and ending at right-front side and creating a flap. Lower mid-length. Center-back zip closure with single gold plated button closure at back neck band. Padded shoulders. Unlined. Designer's label at back neckline: "Geoffrey Beene" Union label, cleaning instructions and size tag together at center back seam towards hem.
Date: 1979/1980
Creator: Beene, Geoffrey

Dress

Description: Dress of black rayon. Bishop sleeves gathered with elastic at wrists; floor length; elastic at waistline and neckline; long fringe around neckline. Back hook and eye closure. Two pockets. Thread belt loops at waist, over elastic.
Date: 1979
Creator: Blass, Bill

Ensemble - Jacket, Skirt and Blouse

Description: Suit in hot pink nubbly wool knit. The ensemble consists of three pieces: a jacket, matching skirt, and black silk shell. The jacket is hip-length, with a shawl collar which has an attached black silk tie. The center front closure has 6 circular brass buttons with central embossed lion's heads and black outer edges. There are four faux flap pockets at front, two on each side of opening, each with button matching those of the closure. The long sleeves have simulated closure, with a line of… more
Date: 1979
Creator: Adolfo

Ensemble - Vest and Pants

Description: Ensemble consisting of a vest and pants. The vest is of wool,with a scoop-neck and with 5 hook-and-eye closures down center front. It is covered in sewn-on black sequins, and has a 1" border of orange, white and gold beads with gold trim at neckline, front opening, hem, and armholes. On the front and back of the vest are 3" diamond shapes formed of the same beads. The white and orange beads are plastic. The vest is fully lined in black fabric. Labels in vest: "Valentina LTD / RN 34435 / M… more
Date: 1979
Creator: Valentina Ltd.
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Envelope for McCall's Pattern #6487

Description: McCall's Carefree Pattern #6487 to make a misses' jacket with shawl collar and long sleeves, wrap skirt, and tapered pants, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1979
Creator: McCall's Pattern Company
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Envelope for McCall's Pattern #6509

Description: McCall's pattern #6509 to make a short dress with natural waist, self tie belt, notched collar, long or short set-in sleeves, and mid-length skirt, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1979
Creator: McCall's Pattern Company
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Envelope for McCall's Pattern #6516

Description: McCall's Carefree Pattern #6516 to make a set of pants or shorts with tapered waist, pockets, and elastic waistline, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1979
Creator: McCall's Pattern Company
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Envelope for McCall's Pattern #6689

Description: McCall's Pattern #6689 to make a misses' blouse with raglan sleeves, gathered neckline, and long sleeves, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1979
Creator: McCall's Pattern Company
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Envelope for McCall's Pattern #6799

Description: McCall's Pattern #6799 to make a jacket with front button closure and long set-in sleeves and dress with long or short set-in sleeves, gathered neckline, and a-line skirt, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1979
Creator: McCall's Pattern Company
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Envelope for McCall's Pattern #6811

Description: McCall's Pattern #6811 by Adrian Cartmell to make a misses' jacket with welt pockets and long set-in sleeves and narrow skirt, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1979
Creator: Cartmell, Adrian
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Envelope for McCall's Pattern #6866

Description: McCall's Pattern #6866 to make misses' blouses with pointed convertible collar with optional tie and sleeve variations, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1979
Creator: McCall's Pattern Company
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Envelope for McCall's Pattern #6876

Description: McCall's Pattern #6876 to make misses' jackets with a variety of sleeve lengths and standing collar, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1979
Creator: McCall's Pattern Company
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Envelope for Simplicity Pattern #8900

Description: Simplicity Pattern #8900 to make a men's lined single-breasted jacket with optional patch pockets, notched narrow lapels, and long set-in sleeves, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1979
Creator: Simplicity Pattern Company
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