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Cape

Description: Cape or poncho of brown and tan woven wool shag tweed with bound outside edges of taupe leather. Knee length. Center front closure of three brass turn locks with two additional turn locks on the taupe leather band collar. Open sides close with one matching brass toggle closures. Large patch pockets at side with opening bound in taupe leather. Unlined.
Date: 1964
Creator: Cashin, Bonnie

Cape ensemble

Description: Daytime dress ensemble of cream wool twill with black abstract window pane plaid of stripe and dot print. A) Dress in modified sheath style. Sleeveless. Shallow scooped neckline has split at at center front seam. Below knee length. Pleat at center front hemline has split on inside seam. Side slit pockets. Center back zipper closure with hook & eye. Lined in ivory silk crepe. B) Cape. Waist length with convertible collar. Center front closure of two circular black plastic buttons with bound bu… more
Date: 1960
Creator: Galanos, James, 1924-2016

Carpet coat

Description: Coat of carpet brocade with floral motifs in green, red, yellow, and blue on a white background. Pointed collar, shoulder yoke, long sleeves, fastens CF with self covered buttons, slanted flap pockets at hips, maxi length, lined in white taffeta.
Date: 1968/1973

Ceremonial huipil

Description: Ceremonial/Cofradia (religious society) Huipil. 2 breadth garment back strap loomed in cotton with cotton and silk single-faced brocaded designs - broad and widely spaced red warp stripes amid very wide areas of ixcaco (natural brown cotton) - no trim at neck or sleeves.
Date: 1960/1970

Chambray blouse

Description: A) Blouse of soft blue denim. Styled as a vest, the blouse is of pale blue, very soft denim. No sleeves, center front opening with 4 circular buttons resembling obsidian (silvery to black as light changes). At each side the side seams overlap and are open from hem partway up blouse to allow access to under layers which contain slit pockets. Blouse is lined with white fabric printed with all-over repeat of Mr John signature/logo. No other label in blouse. B) Matching belt of same fabric. Design… more
Date: 1960
Creator: John, John P.

Chiffon dress

Description: Dress of blue/green ombre chiffon. Bateau neckline in front that created a shallow "V" a center back. Long kimono style sleeves with one triangular gusset and one rectangular insert at each underarm. Loose fit with a slight widening towards hemline of dress. Closure of eight navy chiffon covered buttons and button loops at center back neckline. Attached sleeveless slip of navy silk with V-neckline at front and deep V at back. Designer label:" Arnold Scaasi" Origin label: "Made / in USA"
Date: 1965/1975
Creator: Scaasi, Arnold

Chiffon dress

Description: Cocktail dress of champagne silk chiffon crepe with matching silk satin ribbon trim. High, rounded jewel neckline is trimmed with matching satin ribbon. Elbow length sleeves have satin ribbon and bow at edge. Below-knee length skirt gathers at natural waist with three layers of chiffon and underskirt of beige crepe. Center back opening with hook & eyes on outer layer of bodice and zipper on interior camisole that extends to skirt at waistline. Camisole exterior is matching champagne chiffon and… more
Date: 1965/1985
Creator: Galanos, James, 1924-2016

Chiffon Jumpsuit

Description: Jumpsuit of blue crepe covered in matching blue chiffon. Long, flowing sleeves are constructed of yellow, hot pink, red, orange, green and blue panels joining at bound wrist. Center back zipper closure; lined in blue chiffon. No labels.
Date: 1967
Creator: Galanos, James, 1924-2016

Child's coat

Description: Girl's coat of blue and white cotton seersucker. Turndown collar of white cotton pique with dark brown soutache trim. Center front placket closure of matching pique and soutache with three silver shank buttons in American eagle relief and barred buttonholes. Long, set-in sleeves. Back gathered skirt has attached half belt of self. Unlined. Maker's label at center back neckline: "Shutter / bug / by Betsy Daniels / A Subsidiary of / Bobbie Brooks"
Date: 1960
Creator: Daniels, Betsy

Child's dress

Description: Little girl's dress of white lace lined in white cotton with white lace around hemline. Sleeveless; rounded neckline. Attached belt of yellow velvet ribbon 1/2" wide with daisy silk flower. Slight gathers at natural waist. Center back zipper closure. Maker's label: "C. C."
Date: 1960/1965

Child's dress

Description: Small girl's two-piece ensemble of navy blue acrylic/wool pique and white vinyl. A) Coat. Double breasted with six circular gold tone buttons and barred buttonholes. Long, set in sleeves. U-shaped patch pockets trimmed with placket of white vinyl and matching gold button. Standing collar, cuffs, and epaulets of white vinyl. Content/size tag at center back neckline. B) Dress. Sleeveless. White vinyl top has rounded neckline and navy blue topstitching. Navy blue A-line skirt. Center back zippe… more
Date: 1965

Child's romper

Description: Little boy’s one piece romper of light blue cotton jersey knit. Short sleeves; Peter Pan collar of white cotton faille with blue and white rope braid border. Appliqué of teddy bear holding a pencil at left front leg. Patch pocket on left with appliqué envelope embroidered with "address" of “Bear Cottage / Briar Lane” and "stamp" in upper right corner. Center front button closure with snaps at crotch. Label: "Itsy Bitsy"
Date: 1960/1965
Creator: Itsy Bitsy

Child's sunsuit

Description: Child's sunsuit/romper of blue cotton with white straps, belt, and two applied ducks on front right. Vertical pin tucks on bodice trimmed with four buttons. Square neckline. Sleeveless. Elasticized leg holes with white piping. Closure of two functional buttons at center back opening.
Date: 1960/1969

Cloche

Description: Cloche style hat of brown felt. Trimmed in green, light blue and purple yarn and sequins around crown and under brim. Headband of brown grosgrain ribbon. Jeanne Tête
Date: 1962
Creator: Tete, Jeanne

Cloche

Description: Cloche hat of medium brown coiled and plaited fibers. The high crown is crafted of spiraling band of plaited and coiled brown yarn(?)and incorporates looped sections, with iridescent flat ribbon wrapped around elements of the band. There is a horizontal "tuck" at back of hat, and a slight "visor" effect at front. The hat is unlined. Retailer's label sewn inside crown: "Made in France for / Neiman-Marcus". While in the style of a 1920's/1930's cloche, the materials, label, and construction … more
Date: 1960/1969

Cloche Hat

Description: Cloche style hat of black felt with 2' flared brim. Hatband of 1" black grosgrain ribbon with simple bow in front. Unlined with black grosgrain inner headband. Stamp on inside crown: "100% Wool / Starfire / Melange / Blend-Felt / Henry Pollak, Inc. / New York" Retailer's label on inside headband: "Parkridge / Exclusives"
Date: 1960/1969
Creator: Henry Pollak, Inc.

Cloche Hat

Description: Cloche style hat of black shiny straw. Edge curls up and makes small brim on center back. Lined in black net with black grosgrain ribbon inner headband. Designer's label on inside headband: "Galanos"
Date: 1960/1969
Creator: Galanos, James, 1924-2016

Cloche Hat

Description: Cloche-like hat of brown felt velour. Brown grosgrain ribbon hatband forms double bow in front. Unlined with brown grosgrain ribbon inner headband. Label on inside headband: "Genuine / Velour" Union label to right of content label
Date: 1965

Clutch purse

Description: Clutch style purse of purple felt in long rectangular shape. Large metallic gold initials "MME" down right front side. Inverted frame with arched flip clip closure of metallic gold. Lined in purple fabric with small patch pocket and large pocket with purple felt flap and snap closure. No labels. Measurements: Width: 13" Height: 7 1/2" Depth: 1/4"
Date: 1965/1980

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
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