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Do Ya Wanna Dance?

Description: The foreground is pink and the sky a darker pinkish red. In the foreground is a green table like form and leading to it is a pink and purple striped pathway leading from a blue platform. A yellow and orange cordial glass appears to be dancing with a purple cordial glass. These forms can be seen in this artist's three-dimensional works. Here the glasses appear particularly active. Three green cordial glass shapes are placed on the blue platform and one on the striped walkway. Several small geomeā€¦ more
Date: 1987
Creator: Crowell-Hilde, Kaki D.

Double-breasted dress

Description: Day dress of navy blue ramie-cotton blend, tea length, v-neckline created by double-breasted construction (reminiscent of princess seams) with six white round plastic buttons, wide rounded collar of cotton percale (?) trimmed in Battenburg lace creating leaf-life motifs, sleeveless, drop waist with box pleats, unlined. Labels: Nancy Johnson, size 10, fabric content and care label with Made in Hong Kong
Date: 1987
Creator: Johnson, Nancy

Dress

Description: Black, green, and blue plaid day dress of cotton wool. Ballerina length full skirt and natural waistline. Band collar at neck. Five black plastic buttons at center front. Long gigot sleeves with one black plastic button at band at cuff. Two bound pockets at each side of waist. Extra button located on label. Designer's label at inside center back; "Laura / Ashley / Made in Great Britain" Care and content label under designer's label with extra button.
Date: Autumn 1987
Creator: Laura Ashley

Dress

Description: A) Periwinkle blue cotton floral printed day dress with dusty rose and blue flowers. Square neckline. Natural waistline. Ballerina-length 31" skirt. Full 14" short sleeves with 1 1/2" band at cuff. Invisible zipper center back. 2 bound pockets on each side at waist, B). Sash belt 2 1/2" wide of same fabric located in loop on label. Designer's label inside center back neckline; "Laura / Ashley / Made in Great Britain" Care and content label underneath designer's label. Numerical label underneatā€¦ more
Date: Spring 1987
Creator: Laura Ashley

Dress

Description: Evening dress of steel gray satin. Off the shoulder, elbow length ruched sleeves with modified crumb catcher shoulders lined in coral satin. Floor length. Skirt covered with rosettes of same with lattice effect. Bustle at back of knees is trimmed with large bow lined in coral satin. Center back zipper closure with snap closure on shoulders. 1763/F87
Date: Autumn 1987
Creator: Scaasi, Arnold

Dress

Description: Yellow and white print silk dress. Fitted bodice with princess-line seams. rounded neckline and short set-in sleeves. The low cut sleeves give the impression of a batwing sleeve. They are narrower along the shoulderline than at the underarm. collapsing in soft folds. Centerback closure with four clear yellow buttons. four bound buttonholes. two covered snaps at the neckline. three covered snaps at the waistline and a zipper off left center from the waist to the hipline. The above-the-knee fitteā€¦ more
Date: 1987
Creator: Givenchy, Hubert de, 1927-2018

Dress

Description: Evening dress of green, yellow and red splashy flower printed crepe. Off the shoulder with center front diamond shaped cutout on bodice trimmed with bows at bust and waist. Floor length. Boned bodice; center back zipper closure.
Date: 1987
Creator: Scaasi, Arnold

Ensemble

Description: Ensemble of thin rayon. (a) Tank shirt of white with black broken stripes. Gather at center front neck and pleats down center front. Black and white bias at hems. Polka dots woven in. (b) Jacket of same bias. Pleats down front and wrists. No collar. Small flower buttons. Off-white. (c) Ankle length straight skirt of rayon. Black. Small pleats. Stitched down. Same bias at hem and side seams. (d) Below-knee length skirt, same as (c) (e) Belt of 1/2" black satin.
Date: 1987/1992
Creator: Beene, Geoffrey

Ensemble

Description: Skirt ensemble: a) Maxi skirt of olive, turquoise, grey, black and orange/pink quilted satin with gold quilted velvet appliques, and appliques of light gold metallic on black. Quilted satin background has large abstract leaf motif with rough, feathered edges. Appliques are of a smaller leaf motif, the majority of which are gold velvet. Skirt is fully lined in a stiffened transparent black fabric with bands of woven plastic threads spaced from top to bottom to create a fuller skirt. Full-lengthā€¦ more
Date: Autumn 1987
Creator: De la Renta, Oscar

Ensemble

Description: Ensemble of red and white silk jacquard in a pattern of falling petals with figured background. A) Dress of red and white silk jacquard with red petals on white ground. Street-length, sleeveless, with wide straps and V-neckline in front. Shallow boat neckline at back. Slightly raised waistline, and skirt pleated into waistline. Slash pocket at either hip, hidden by pleating. Center back zipper closure with hook-and-eye at top. Bodice lined in white silk, skirt lined in white tulle. Label insidā€¦ more
Date: 1987
Creator: Scaasi, Arnold
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Envelope for Butterick Pattern #5565

Description: Butterick See 'N Sew Pattern #5565 to make a misses' dress with loose-fitting straight silhouette and wide hemline flounce, extended shoulders, and high neckline, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1987
Creator: Butterick Company
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Envelope for Butterick Pattern #5643

Description: Butterick See 'N Sew Pattern #5643 to make a misses' jumpsuit with blouson bodice, pack pockets, loose-fitting pull-on construction, and cap sleeves, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1987
Creator: Butterick Company
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Envelope for Butterick Pattern #5699

Description: Butterick See 'N Sew Pattern #5699 to make a misses' loose-fitting unlined jacket with notched collar, pull-over top with cutaway armholes, and straight skirt with elastic waist, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1987
Creator: Butterick Company
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Envelope for Butterick Pattern #5723

Description: Butterick Fast & Easy Pattern #5723 to make a top with dolman sleeves, front button closure, and fitted hemline and skirt variations including straight and flared with gores, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1987
Creator: Butterick Company
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Envelope for McCall's Pattern #3189

Description: Easy McCall's Pattern #3189 branded as "the gap at a McCall's" to make a girls' or boys' unisex shirt with extended shoulders, center front button placket, convertible collar, and patch pocket and pants or shorts with topstitch patch pockets and elastic waist, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1987
Creator: The Gap
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Envelope for McCall's Pattern #3298

Description: Easy McCall's Pattern #3298 to make an unlined jacket, long-sleeved top with shoulder pads and back neckline opening, flared skirt, and tapered and pleated pants in stretch knit, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1987
Creator: Belafonte-Harper, Shari
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Envelope for Simplicity Pattern #1832

Description: Vogue Basic Design Pattern #1832 to make a misses' blouse with v-neckline, optional collar, long set-in sleeves, extended shoulders and shoulder pads, and loose fit, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1987
Creator: Vogue Pattern Service
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Envelope for Vogue Pattern #1284

Description: Very Easy Very Vogue Pattern #1284 to make a misses' dress with extended shoulders and shoulder pads, flap pockets at chest, gathered waist, narrow or flared skirt, and jewel neckline with optional rounded collar, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1987
Creator: Vogue Pattern Service
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Envelope for Vogue Pattern #1881

Description: Vogue American Designer Pattern #1881 to make a loose-fitting dress with shaped yokes, front button band closure, and short or long raglan sleeves, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1987
Creator: Horn, Carol
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