Green Embroidered Sheepskin Vest
Green embroidered sheepskin vest; wool side turned to outside at all edges to function as trim.
Unknown designer
1969-1972
Gift from Elizabeth S Brown
HCC_FA_2021_PT3-1483
Iran
Ivory Wool Cape with Dark Brown Binding and Applique
Ivory wool cape with ribbon and ricrac applique embellishment and trim at all edges including band collar; two patch pockets; two welt hand slits; black lining.
Unknown designer
1960-1969
Gift from Perry McCall
HCC_FA_2021_PT3-1429
Guatemala
Saks Fifth Avenue, Multicolored Floral Silk Pumps
Predominantly red floral silk leather soled and lined 3" continental heeled Saks Fifth Avenue pumps with pleating and rhinestone buckle at vamp and satin insole, Fenton last
Saks Fifth Avenue
1960-1969
Gift from Elizabeth S. Brown
HCC_FA_2018_P2-2055
United States
Newton Elkin, Pink Patent Leather Peep Toe High Heels
Pink patent leather peep toe slingback 3-1/2" Modified French heel evening shoes with leather soles and lining, satin insole, pink silk rosebuds on glitter and glass tiles at heels and vamp decoration, slingback strap buckle is antique gold tone and crystal studded
Newton Elkin Shoe Co., sold at Sakowitz
1960-1969
Anonymous donor
HCC_FA_2018_P2-2088
United States
Multicolored Tinsel Hat
Multicolored tinsel turban style hat with 3 azure faux gems.
Unknown designer
1960-1969
Anonymous donor
HCC_FA_2018_P2-2433
Unknown
Black Velvet Mandarin Hat
Black velvet and felt Mandarin hat with gold and pearl finial
Unknown designer
1960-1969
Gift from Estate of Waller Staley
HCC_FA_2018_P2-2379
Unknown
Pinehurst, Shades of Rose, Velvet and Satin, Pillbox Hat
Velvet and satin crown ribbon sewn at edges to form stripes surrounded by woven ribbons in three shades of rose around crown and sides of pillbox hat; net attached to front half of hat at crown. Label identifies B. Altman & Co. Fifth Ave.
Pinehurst
1960-1969
Gift from Elizabeth S. Brown
HCC_FA_2018_P2-2353
United States
Damozel, Hot Pink Velvet Ribbon Pillbox Hat
Hot pink velvet ribbon flowers pillbox hat with front net and two three tooth combs, one on each side; the flowers are formed of gathered ribbon petals and a knotted ribbon center, there is one flower in the center of the crown and seven flowers around the circumference.
Damozel of New York
1960-1969
Anonymous donor
HCC_FA_2018_P2-2347
United States
Multicolored Pheasant Feather Pillbox Hat
Feather pillbox hat, natural pheasant feathers and red, green, black, and white feathers on satin over net
Unknown designer
1960-1969
Gift from Elizabeth S. Brown
HCC_FA_2018_P2-2319
United States
Amrose New York for Bonwit Teller, Red White and Navy Straw Beret
Red, white, and navy concentric circles straw beret with navy ribbon embellishment from hat center toward back,
Amrose New York for Bonwit Teller
1960-1969
Gift from Elizabeth S. Brown
HCC_FA_2018_P2-2314
United States
Pan American Airlines Stewardess Cap
Blue Pan Am stewardess cotton twill beret cap with white accent on top.
Mae Hanauer Inc.
1960-1969
Elizabeth Brown
HCC_FA_2018_P2-2497
United States
Verdi, Black and Orange Tapestry Handbag
Black and orange tapestry handbag with orange floral accents and single black leathered handle. Handbag consists of white leather lining inside with thick, gold clasp for closure and interior side pockets with gold zipper.
Verdi
1960-1969
Gift from Elizabeth S. Brown
HCC_FA_2018_P2-2014
Unknown
Meyers, Gray Patent Leather Box Purse
Gray patent leather, rectangular-shaped, box purse with gold, metallic rounded square corners and gold clasp for closure. Purse has black interior with inside pockets and one handle.
Meyers
1960-1969
Anonymous donor
HCC_FA_2018_P2-1940
United States
Christian Dior New York Inc., Brown Wool Jacket and Skirt Ensemble
Brown, green and white wool jacket and skirt from thread braided together.
Christian Dior, 1905-1957, Designer
1960-1969
Perry McCall
HCC_FA_2018_P2-1465
United States
Courrèges, Creme and Gray Wool Mini-Dress
Creme and gray wool mini-dress with peter pan collar and gray, wool belt on waistline.
André Courrèges, 1923-2016, Designer
1960-1969
Anonymous donor
HCC_FA_2018_P2-1453
France
Tuffin and Foale for Youthquake, Yellow Vinyl Dress
Yellow, vinyl a-line dress.
Tuffin and Foale for Youthquake
1960-1969
Anonymous donor
HCC_FA_2018_P2-1435
United Kingdom
Ivory, Cotton Button-up and Pants Ensemble
Ivory, cotton button-up long sleeves made with Houston Chronicle newspaper print.
Unknown designer
1960-1969
Gift from Beverly Maurice
HCC_FA_2018_P2-1423
United States
Atelier by Gayle Kirkpatrick, Pink Knit Mini-Dress
Pink, knit mini dress with mirrored plastic discs appliqué.
Atelier by Gayle Kirkpatrick
1960-1969
Gift from Judy Robinson
HCC_FA_2018_P2-1416
United States
Potato Sack Burlap Dress
Shift dress made from burlap potato sack.
Unknown designer
1960-1969
Gift from Elizabeth S. Brown
HCC_FA_2018_P2-1428
United States
Pink and Yellow Paper Dress
Pink and yellow geometric patterned paper dress.
Unknown designer
1960-1969
Anonymous donor
HCC_FA_2018_P2-1367
United States
Highland Queen, Green and Red Wool Plaid Mackintosh Suit
Green and red wool plaid mackintosh with two faux side pockets and matching pencil skirt.
Highland Queen
1960-1969
Anonymous donor
HCC_FA_2018_P2-1443
Canada
Art Knitting Toronto Beige Knit Three Piece Set
Beige double-knit three quarter sleeve jacket with floral bouquet and bow embroidered on right front shoulder and left front waist; the bodice pieces are used horizontally allowing turned facings with a green band at center front edges; the set-in sleeves are vertical with a green band at the hems, and a green edging is applied at the round neckline; the jacket closes with a single covered button and crocheted loop. The beige double-knit short sleeved top has applied beige edging at the round neckline and closes with a 15.5" zip at center back. The beige double-knit straight skirt is fully lined with a side zip and button at waistband.
Art Knitting Toronto
1960-1969
Anonymous donor
HCC_FA_2018_P2-1318
Unknown
Jean Patou, Black Damask Coat
Black, double-breasted mac coat with convertible collar, side bust darts, waist seam, and low side welt pockets. Front closure relies on three fabric-covered buttons set inbound buttonholes, along with one fabric-covered snap located on the waist seam. Shoulder seam is set slightly towards the front of the garment. Single-piece sleeves do not have buttons. Garment bodice borrows from men's jacket construction with a side-panel bridging front and back, but the side-panel is itself divided in a front and a back panel. Back skirting is cut with one slit overlapping slit running from the waist.
Jean Patou, 1887-1936, Designer
1960-1969
Gift from Jorge Guillen
HCC_FA_2018-338
France