Bonnie Cashin Dress, Jacket, Pattern, and Copy of Sketch, 1960s

This lot includes a dress, jacket, copy of sketch, and pattern. The copy of a sketch is numbered #208 with this message: "Suede lined in jersey, jersey dress". The signature "Bonnie C" is at the bottom.

The pattern is for the jersey dress and contains six pieces.

Orange suede and jersey dress and jacket. The sleeveless dress is cut straight with a crew neckline and four snap closures at the center front with a strip of orange suede down the center front. The jacket features orange suede on the exterior and is lined with orange jersey. The jacket is cut with short sleeves, deep slits up the side seams, and no closures at the center front.
Label: Bonnie Cashin Design / Sills and Co
Size Label: Unlabeled

DRESS
Approximate Measurements:
Shoulders: 15"
Chest: 36"
Waist: 38"
Hips: 38"
Length (high shoulder point to hem): 43"

JACKET
Approximate Measurements:
Shoulders: 29"
Chest: 54"
Waist: 60"
Hips: 60"
Length (high shoulder point to hem): 37"
Sleeve (center back neck to hem): 21"
This lot is located in Chicago.
Property of the Missouri Historical Society, sold to benefit Acquisitions and Conservation

Condition:

The overall condition of the jacket is good with minor pilling on the jersey on the inside neckline, one small faint spot on the back right shoulder, and some minor wear on the inside under the arm. The dress is in fair condition with no holes in the jersey, but some brown spots on the front right shoulder, front hem, and center front suede strip at the hem. The top snap has pulled from the fabric on one side.

The pattern is worn around the edges.

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