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Envelope for Simplicity Pattern #8263

Description: Simplicity Jiffy Knits Pattern #8263 to make a top or dress in two lengths with long raglan sleeves and round neckline, flared skirt, and scarf, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1977
Creator: Simplicity Pattern Company

Gold-tone pendant

Description: Pendant ornament/plaque. Shaped plaque of gilt brass with textured front and circular hole with thick border. South American(?) influence. Two loops on back to string on a necklace or belt. Maker's marks on reverse: "Mary McFadden / Handcrafted" Measurements: 4 3/4" at widest x 4 3/4" high.
Date: 1977/1979
Creator: McFadden, Mary, 1938-

La Marseillaise

Description: Painting of orange, yellow, green, blue, violet, pink gestural figure turned 3/4ths view with thick black outline.
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Date: 1977~
Creator: Tal-Coat, Pierre

Snakeskin purse

Description: a) Purse of green snakeskin in pouch style. One metallic gold chain strap and one metallic silver chain strap. Lining of green leather with one zipper pocket. Designer's plaque: Judith Leiber Retailer label: Amen Wardy / Newport Beach b) Change purse of green leather with frame and ball twist clasp of metallic gold;. Lined in green satin. c) Oval-shaped double-sided mirror. d) Belt of matching green snakeskin with buckle of metallic gold molded in bird design. e) Original purchase tag from … more
Date: 1977
Creator: Leiber, Judith

[tie-dyeing in a tall vertical artwork]

Description: This long vertical work consists of a tie dyed or shibori method of screen printing. The imagery in the top portion of the work is a large red circle floating on an orange colored ground. The bottom portion of the work is a purple with many dark streaks running horizontally and a large light purple wave shape moves from the bottom edge of the work towards the top.
Date: 1977~
Creator: Spear, Shigeko

Wedding dress

Description: Wedding dress of ivory cotton with lace details, scoop neckline, long sleeves with cuffs and a wide band at empire waistline. Designer's label: "Gunne / Sax / by / Jessica / San Francisco" Care label: "Hand Wash / Separately in / Cold Water / Drip Dry / Use Cool Iron / 82 Size 5 619 A / Contents reverse side" and "100% Cotton / Lace 100% Nylon / Lining 100% Acetate" "RN49422"
Date: 1977
Creator: McClintock, Jessica

White silk dress

Description: Dress of white silk shantung and green velvet. Silk bodice has tailored collar, notched lapels, long full sleeves gathered into deep cuff, front fastens with 2 rhinestone buttons, long skirt is gathered to waistline. Designer label in collar. Neiman Marcus Silver Key label in collar. See remarks. B) Belt of green velvet.
Date: 1977/1979
Creator: Neiman-Marcus

Wrap-style dress

Description: A) Wrap dress of royal blue silk damask. Below knee-length. Long sleeves with elastic at wrists. Gathered at shoulders, and sleeves gathered into shoulder. V-neckline from wrap. Elastic at waist. Opening at front with inner hook-and-eye fastener at waist. Designer's label: "Costa Miller" Size label: "12" Care label Content/origin/style label. B) Narrow belt of black leather faced with same fabric, with small gilt metal horse-shoe shaped buckle. No stamps on belt.
Date: 1977/1982
Creator: Costa, Victor

Dress

Description: Dress of navy blue corduroy, jumper style, buttoned shoulder straps, Bodice trimmed in self bands, flared bias skirt, slanted welt pockets at hips, mid-length, buttons up CB.
Date: Autumn 1976
Creator: Courrèges, André

Beaded shoes

Description: Shoes of tan leather; 2 and 1/2 inch heels, 1 and 1/2 inch wide; sandal 1 and 1/2 inch band over knuckle bones and base of leg; strap around heel with small buckle; straps are beaded with American Indian style, pink, green, blue, yellow, purple, on back of white. Markings: Left- From greek workshop / Jerry Edouard Right- Leon's / Made in Greece Measurements: L: 24 cm. W: 8.4 cm. H: 8.4 cm. Heel: 7.9 cm, 3 1/16 inches
Date: 1976
Creator: Jerrold, Edouard

Coat

Description: Coat of lynx fur, pale with brown and grey markings. Thigh-length, with long sleeves and shawl collar. Two side slit pockets. Center front opening with two hooks below collar (lacking loops?). Fully lined in tan silk. No labels in garment.
Date: 1976/1984
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