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Two piece ensemble
A. Light pink silk crepe evening gown; shift; V-shaped neckline; sleeveless halter bodice; front yoke with 6 pleats which release from center front yoke; knee length; lined in silk chiffon. B. Light pink silk crepe evening cape; gathering at neckline; 2 vertical single welt pockets; knee length; lined in silk chiffon.
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Two piece ensemble
A. Gray wool plaid day dress with brown, yellow, orange, and khaki stripes; jewel neckline; short set-in sleeves; bodice has 2 waist darts and waist seaming; center front zipper placket covered with four buttons; 3 sewn down pleats on skirt; two-piece A-line back skirt; lined in gray China silk; short length. B. Gray wool plaid coat with brown, yellow, orange, and khaki stripes; convertible collar with high stance, five buttons, and placket; long one-piece set-in sleeves; four patch pockets on front, pockets have flap closure with 2 buttons; contour darts at waist; vent at center back; lined in bright green China silk. Label: "Christian Dior Boutique". -
Cocktail dress
A. Black silk faille cocktail dress; princess style; dropped waistline with belt carriers for hip-slung belt; jewel neckline with lace trim; straight sleeves with lace cuffs; rhinestone "dice" buttons; A-line skirt; knee length. Label: "Christian Dior New York". B. Black silk faille belt with rhinestone buckle.Tags 1960s, 1970s, belt, black, Christian Dior, Christian Dior New York, cocktail dress, Dior, dress, faille, ready to wear, rhinestones, silk -
Cocktail dress
Lavender and red crinkled metallic lame' novelty weave evening dress; round neckline with yoke; chemise style; short sleeves; 4 inch horizontal band at hem; above the knee length. Labels: "Christian Dior New York", "Zita Inc."Tags 1960s, 1970s, Christian Dior, Christian Dior New York, cocktail dress, Dior, dress, lamé, lavender, metallic, purple, red -
Two piece ensemble
A. Black wool twill suit jacket; boxy; Puritan collar; long straight sleeves; center front closure with 4 black buttons and bound buttonholes; princess seaming from shoulder seams; half-belt across back at hemline which is shaped and weighted; lined in China silk. B. Black wool twill suit skirt; inverted pleating; no side seams; square inserts at hipline; lined in China silk; knee length. -
Two piece ensemble
A. Aqua plain weave linen tunic dress; bias-cut roll collar; center back button closure; front yoke; cap sleeves; 2 darts turn into curved pockets; inverted center back pleat with button on half-belt; hidden snap closure; underlined with silk organza. B. Aqua plain weave linen skirt; straight silhouette; suspended on silk crepe top; Hong Kong finish; features adjustable waistband, possibly for use as maternity wear. -
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Hat - 360° spin
Multicolored wool cap covered with many smaller hats; base of red wool, edged with plastic; hats depicted are tan wool felt picture hat edged with tiny white beads; green felt Tyrolean style hat with embroidery on crown; white felt picture hat edged with black braided leather; tan wool felt picture hat edged with tiny silver beads, with tan feathers on top of crown; fez covered with pink plastic beads; gray picture hat edged with tiny pink beads; dark blue-green wool felt toque decorated with blue green beads; red felt bonnet, etc; pinkish veil.
Purchased by the donor at an auction of model Lillian Bourne's collection.
Click the "Hat - still images" link to see more perspectives on the hat.Tags 1950s, 1960s, beads, Benjamin Green-Field, Bes-Ben, Bessie Green-Field, hat, leather, multicolored, plastic, veil, wool -
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Hat
Brown raffia pineapple cap; covered with shapes meant to imitate pineapples; decorated with yellow flowers; green plastic leaves stick straight up from top of hat.
Purchased by the donor at an auction of model Lillian Bourne's collection.Tags 1950s, 1960s, Benjamin Green-Field, Bes-Ben, Bessie Green-Field, brown, hat, pineapples, plastic, raffia, yellow -
Hat - still images
Multicolored wool cap covered with many smaller hats; base of red wool, edged with plastic; hats depicted are tan wool felt picture hat edged with tiny white beads; green felt Tyrolean style hat with embroidery on crown; white felt picture hat edged with black braided leather; tan wool felt picture hat edged with tiny silver beads, with tan feathers on top of crown; fez covered with pink plastic beads; gray picture hat edged with tiny pink beads; dark blue-green wool felt toque decorated with blue green beads; red felt bonnet, etc; pinkish veil.
Purchased by the donor at an auction of model Lillian Bourne's collection.
Click the "Hat - 360° spin" link to see more perspectives on the hat.Tags 1950s, 1960s, beads, Benjamin Green-Field, Bes-Ben, Bessie Green-Field, hat, leather, multicolored, plastic, veil, wool -
Hat
Multicolored juliette cap; predominantly green; completely covered with glazed leaves and tiny butterflies; front veil.Tags 1950s, 1960s, Benjamin Green-Field, Bes-Ben, Bessie Green-Field, butterflies, flowers, green, hat, juliette cap, leaves, pink, veil -
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Two piece ensemble
A. Black wool gabardine jacket; gold buttons; lined in white silk taffeta; short length. B. Black wool gabardine day dress; A-line; sleeveless; two pocket flaps with gold buttons; lined in white silk taffeta; mini length. -
Two piece ensemble
A. Gray and white herringbone wool blend coat; A-line; hood collar; silver zipper front; mock flap pockets at bust; vertical single welt pockets in seam; 3/4 attached belt with silver buckles; straight sleeves with square-set armholes; quilted lining. B. Gray and white herringbone wool blend skirt; A-line; center front zipper closure; off-center yoke extension with 2 silver buttons; knee length. -
Dress
Orange wool knit dress; A-line; empire waistline; scoop neckline; rounded front yoke with 2 button trim; top-stitched; short sleeves; underarm yoke; center front and back seams top-stitched. -
Dress
Off-white wool twill A-line dress; green wool trim around neckline, sleeves, and lower edge; short sleeves; patch pockets; center front is top-stitched.
The donor, On-Ke Wilde, was the former textiles editor for Women's Wear Daily from 1978 to 1984. This dress was possibly purchased when Wilde was living in Paris as a foreign correspondent for Time magazine in the late 1960s.Tags 1960s, 1970s, André Courrèges, dress, green, On-Ke Wilde, twill, white, Women's Wear Daily, wool, WWD -
Coat
Green wool double cloth A-line coat; V-neckline; unusual center front edge is top-stitched; princess shaping in back.
The donor, On-Ke Wilde, was the former textiles editor for Women's Wear Daily from 1978 to 1984. This coat was possibly purchased when Wilde was living in Paris as a foreign correspondent for Time magazine in the late 1960s.Tags 1960s, 1970s, André Courrèges, coat, double cloth, green, On-Ke Wilde, Women's Wear Daily, wool, WWD -
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.