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Coat

Description: Coat of oatmeal heather wool. Double breasted with 14 circular, beige plastic buttons, 7 functioning with bound buttonholes reinforced with inside large covered snap. Two vertical welt pockets. Long set-in sleeves with three smaller matching, functioning buttons and bound buttonholes. Lined in light beige silk crepe. Designer's label at center back neckline: "Norell" Retailer's label below designer's label: "Lou Lattimore /' Dallas"
Date: 1968/1972
Creator: Norell, Norman, 1900-1972

Coat

Description: Coat of pale yellow whipcord wool. Jewel neckline with 1-3/4" mandarin collar. Long, set-in sleeves. Single breasted with two large 1-1/2" smooth, circular black buttons above and 2 buttons below waistline. 3-1/2" wide matching, attached belt with matching black button. Bound buttonholes on coat and belt. Seven inch wide black dyed fox fur trimmed hemline. Vertical, single-welt pockets at each side. Lined in white silk satin. Designer's label at inside back collar: "Norman Norell / New York" more
Date: 1968
Creator: Norell, Norman, 1900-1972

Ensemble - Dress and Stole

Description: Ensemble. a) Dress of white linen. Bias cut bodice with one shoulder strap on left with 1/2" tie of self. Right side zipper. Slightly gathered skirt; below knee length. Lined in cream silk crepe. Combined designer's/retailer's label: "Norman Norell for Neiman-Marcus" b) Stole wrap of red silk linen with white linen on reverse. Rectangular, 33 cm x 146 cm.
Date: 1968~
Creator: Norell, Norman, 1900-1972

Jacket

Description: Jacket in bolero style of white cotton pique weave. Closure-less front with collarless neckline; elbow-length sleeves. Midriff length back; front center slopes to a "V" at waist length.
Date: Spring 1968
Creator: Balenciaga, Cristobal, 1895-1972

Coat

Description: Coat of red wool knit. Double-breasted with 10 self covered circular buttons and 5 bound buttonholes. Full length. Bracelet-length set-in sleeves with white satin, notched cuffs. Notched collar with white satin covered lapels. Vertical welt pockets at sides. Lined in matching white silk. Designer's label at center back neckline: "Norman Norell / New York"
Date: 1968
Creator: Norell, Norman, 1900-1972

Day Coat

Description: a) Day coat of silk and cotton blend in tan, green, purple, and pink stripes. Double breasted with 5 bound buttonholes. Open-ended collar and long sleeves with cuffs having 2 bound buttonholes. Patch pockets at sides. Lined in ivory silk. Combined designer/retailer label at center back neckline: "Norman Norell for Bonwit Teller" b) Belt of matching fabric with self-covered rectangular buckle.
Date: 1968
Creator: Norell, Norman, 1900-1972

Slouch hat

Description: Slouch hat of open weave natural straw. "Garden party" style hat with hatband of green grosgrain ribbon extending to streamers at back; trimmed in silk pink poppies, blue cornflower, yellow and white flowers. Headband of brown grosgrain ribbon; unlined. No labels.
Date: 1968

Cocktail Ensemble - Dress and Jacket

Description: Cocktail ensemble of orange wool with embroidered pattern of small squares of orange and silver novelty thread which form a larger abstract pattern. Ensemble consists of: A) Cocktail dress. Knee-length, sleeveless dress with rounded neckline edged with gold braid trim accented with gold studs and silver rhinestones. Bodice with princess seaming for fit. Attached belt of same fabric at natural waist edged by bands of same braid as neckline. Skirt gathers at waistline, and has side slit po… more
Date: Autumn 1968
Creator: De la Renta, Oscar

One-piece swimsuit

Description: One-piece swimsuit of bright yellow textured nylon/spandex blend. Fabric has a "lace" effect texture with rondells. Narrow straps, rounded neckline. Backless, strap across upper back with S-hook closure; button straps at hips. Built-in off-white strapless bra/cups. Maker's label at right side of bra: "Robby Len / Fashions" Size/Content/Union label by maker's label; Size 12 / 34; Content 70% Stretch Nylon; 25% Nylon; 5% Spandex;
Date: 1968
Creator: Len, Robby

Silk jacquard dress

Description: Cocktail dress of gray silk jacquard with floral pattern of white daisies. Below knee length. Full skirt with two gores at front and two box pleats at center back. Cap sleeves. V-shaped neckline. Center back is V-shaped with zipper and hook & eye. Princess seaming. Pleat at shoulder joins bust darts and forms L-shape at natural waist and becomes tie at center front waist. Lined in light gray synthetic net with petersham of white grosgrain ribbon and hook & eye. Designer's label on center back … more
Date: 1968
Creator: Simpson, Adele

Leather ensemble

Description: Three-piece ensemble of purple leather. A) Overlay of rounded yoke shoulders with 2 1/2" center front webbed placket and 28" fringe around balance of hemline. B) Midriff top with 22" fringe along hemline. Sleeveless with center back leather strap lace-up closure. C) Mini skirt. Slightly A-lined. Center back zipper closure.
Date: 1968~

Maxi dress

Description: A) Maxi "picnic dress" with red gingham bodice and white piqué skirt. Long sleeves with button cuffs. Pin tucks to sides of opening of bodice. Pointed collar. Center front button closure for length of dress. B) Red patent belt with gold rectangular buckle.
Date: 1968/1972

Lingerie ensemble

Description: a) Full slip of yellow georgette crepe with off-white lace trim at top and hem; yellow bow appliqué at left-center hem, just above lace; spaghetti straps; hits at thighs. Label in side seam: Trillium b) Bra of yellow georgette crepe and off-white ribbed lycra; cups of yellow crepe with white floral lace over top and scalloped trim; adjustable straps of yellow crepe; hook and eye closure at back. Label: Ad Lib by Character
Date: 1968
Creator: Character
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Envelope for Vogue Pattern #1372

Description: Vogue Paris Original Pattern #1372 to make a loose-fitting lined jacket with bias shawl pointed collar, front and back yoke, and front button closure and dress with short set-in sleeves, a-line silhouette, jewel neckline, lowered waistline, and flared skirt with front button closure, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1968/1975
Creator: Molyneux, Edward
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Envelope for Simplicity Pattern #7727

Description: Simplicity pattern 7727 to make shirt with convertible collar, front button closure with placket, and sleeve variations, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1968
Creator: Simplicity Pattern Company
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Envelope for McCall's Pattern #9506

Description: McCall's pattern 9506 to make a dress with set-in sleeves, back zipper closure, dart-fitted bodice, optional cummerbund, and optional straps recalling folk dress, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1968
Creator: McCall's Pattern Company
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Envelope for McCall's Pattern #9520

Description: McCall's pattern 9520 to make a dress with concealed front opening, shirt collar, and optional set-in sleeves, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1968
Creator: McCall's Pattern Company
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Envelope for Simplicity Pattern #7747

Description: Simplicity pattern 7747 to make a tow-piece dress with v-neckline, lowered waistline, optional pleats, and optional set-in sleeves, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1968
Creator: Simplicity Pattern Company
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