Pierre Cardin collection

Collection Items

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  Purse

  Off-white leather purse; square; leather shoulder strap, front flap extends entire length/width of purse; horizontal 'slash' of black leather halfway down, halfway across; 8 inches by 8 inches.
  
  Belonged to Florence Eiseman.

  Tags 1960s, 1970s, black, Florence Eiseman, leather, off-white, Pierre Cardin, purse
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  Necktie

  Blue silk necktie with design of black abstract geometric shapes and small triangles in white and magenta; lined in black taffeta.

  Tags 1990s, 2000s, abstract, blue, geometric, necktie, Pierre Cardin, pink, silk, taffeta, tie, white
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  Necktie

  Gray and black silk necktie with design of abstract shapes in burgundy, dark blue, dark green, and tan; lined in gray damask.

  Tags 1990s, 2000s, abstract, black, blue, brown, burgundy, damask, gray, green, necktie, Pierre Cardin, red, silk, tie
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  Necktie

  Black silk necktie with circular button motif in purple, burgundy, white, and gray; lined in gray damask.

  Tags 1990s, 2000s, black, buttons, circles, damask, gray, necktie, Pierre Cardin, purple, red, silk, tie, white

• Dress

  Royal blue wool double knit shift dress; A-line; jewel neckline; sleeveless; knee length; black patch pocket at right side front with royal blue and white abstract appliqué.

  Tags 1960s, 1970s, abstract, appliqué, black, blue, double knit, dress, Pierre Cardin, royal blue, shift, white, wool

• Coat

  Gray and cream plaid wool coat; A-line; single-breasted; princess collar; one-piece modified raglan sleeves; patch pockets with industrial zipper closures; knee length.

  Tags 1960s, 1970s, coat, gray, off-white, Pierre Cardin, plaid, wool

• Dress

  White silk satin mini dress with quilted decoration; jewel neckline; back zipper closure; long set-in sleeves; A-line silhouette; above the knee length; quilted band of circles on hem; quilted circles on chest.

  Tags 1960s, circles, dress, mini, off-white, Pierre Cardin, quilted, satin, silk
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  Ring

  Sterling silver ring with 14 karat gold sphere on top; sphere is .5 inches in diameter; ring has been adjusted to fit and is slightly deformed; silver is tarnished; fine jewelry. Text: "Pierre Cardin Paris - New York sterling silver - argent", "K 14"
  
  Worn by Jane Bradley Pettit.

  Tags 1960s, 1970s, gold, Jane Bradley Pettit, Pierre Cardin, ring, silver, sterling

• Shoes

  Light brown leather pumps; silver piping; silver-tone ornament at outer instep; 2.5 inch chunky heel.

  Tags 1970s, 1980s, brown, leather, Pierre Cardin, pumps, shoes, silver

• Tennis outfit

  A. White cotton piqué tennis bodysuit; fabric in interlocking diamond design; jewel neckline; sleeveless; shorts; zipper closure down back; faux single welt pocket on right front hip; double rows of navy braid trim at neckline, armscyes, shorts hem, and pocket. Likely worn by a young girl based on the short torso. B. White cotton piqué tennis skirt; straight waistband; open at side seams; double rows of navy braid trim on waistband and around hem and sides of skirt.

  Tags 1970s, 1980s, blue, bodysuit, child, cotton, ensemble, girl, navy, Pierre Cardin, piqué, skirt, tennis, white

• Tennis outfit without skirt

  A. White cotton piqué tennis bodysuit; fabric in interlocking diamond design; jewel neckline; sleeveless; shorts; zipper closure down back; faux single welt pocket on right front hip; double rows of navy braid trim at neckline, armscyes, shorts hem, and pocket. Likely worn by a young girl based on the short torso.
  
  Worn with skirt (Object ID #2005.01.01.b).

  Tags blue, bodysuit, child, cotton, girl, navy, Pierre Cardin, piqué, tennis, white

• Three piece ensemble

  A. Yellow wool double knit cardigan jacket; brown ribbed edge; 3 brown covered button center front closure; raglan sleeves. B. Yellow wool double knit blouse; rolled collar with brown edge; sleeveless; brown knit border at hemline. C. Yellow wool double knit skirt; inverted pleats; dropped yoke of jersey; brown border at hemline; knee length.

  Tags 1960s, 1970s, blouse, brown, cardigan, ensemble, knit, Pierre Cardin, skirt, sweater, wool, yellow

• Blouse and skirt without cardigan

  B. Yellow wool double knit blouse; rolled collar with brown edge; sleeveless; brown knit border at hemline. C. Yellow wool double knit skirt; inverted pleats; dropped yoke of jersey; brown border at hemline; knee length.
  
  Worn with cardigan jacket (Object ID #1996.273.a) to form three piece ensemble.

  Tags blouse, brown, ensemble, knit, Pierre Cardin, skirt, wool, yellow
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  Hat

  Green brushed felt helmet hat; in shape of Grecian helmet; black grosgrain headsize band; band from front to back; no lining.

  Tags 1960s, 1970s, felt, green, hat, helmet, Pierre Cardin