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Black and white photographs of Cashin's ready-to-wear designs for Sills and Co.

Description:
Text of press release:"BONNIE CASHIN DESIGNS FOR PHILIP SILLSThe dress to build a wardrobe around, Bonnie Cashin combines suede (or kid) with knubbly wool knit in a dress you’ll love and live in. Snap button front, softly slightly gathered skirt. Cork, Fruitwood or Avocado kid or suede. 8 to 16 sizes. About 90.00 retail. Style #1151."
Date:
1953-1956
Resource Type:
still image
Collection:
Cashin (Bonnie) Collection of Fashion, Theater and Film Costume Design, 1913-2000
Black and white photographs of Cashin's ready-to-wear designs for Sills and Co.

Black and white photographs of Cashin's ready-to-wear designs for Adler and Adler and Sills and Co. modeled at various fashion shows.

Description:
The photograph was taken during a fashion show. The model is on a raised runway, with a long rack of clothes against the wall behind her. A woman (model?) is seated against the clothes rack on the left. A decorated sign on the wall reads "Better Dreses."
Date:
circa 1951-1956
Resource Type:
still image
Collection:
Cashin (Bonnie) Collection of Fashion, Theater and Film Costume Design, 1913-2000
Black and white photographs of Cashin's ready-to-wear designs for Adler and Adler and Sills and Co. modeled at various fashion shows.

Press clippings regarding Cashin's work.

Description:
Clipping from the Raleigh, N.C., Times, stamped Feb. 6 1953: "Bonnie Cashin Designs Knited Wear / By Marian Rahl / From early beginnings, when they were devised merely for protection against elements, knitted clothes have advanced to a point where they hold an important niche in in fashion[...]" Includes a photograph of a model wearing a knit dress and matching jacket from the manufacturer Joseph Guttman.
Date:
1953
Resource Type:
still image
Collection:
Cashin (Bonnie) Collection of Fashion, Theater and Film Costume Design, 1913-2000
Press clippings regarding Cashin's work.

Press clippings regarding Cashin's work.

Description:
Three clippings. The first is from the Chicago, Illinois Herald-American, November 18, 1952. This clipping has an article discussing Cashin's versatility in design and the various types of clothes she creates. Three of her designs are shown: a two-piece short-sleeved knit with a four-inch band of contrasting metallic around the scooped neck and top of full skirt ($55); a deep gray, beige, and brown trim bouse and skirt ($78); and a cocktail knit in black or white touched with LUrex metallic threads ($69.95). The second clipping is from the Norfolk, Virginia Virginia-Pilot, February 5, 1953. This clipping shows a sheath dress and fingertip Iris tweed knit jacket. The dress is sleeveless and has a long belt that wraps and ties at the waistline. The third clipping is from The Washington Post, November 30, 1952. This clipping shows a three piece striped knit costume. The top can be tucked in to make the outfit appear to be a one-piece dress.
Date:
November 18, 1952-February 5, 1953
Resource Type:
still image
Collection:
Cashin (Bonnie) Collection of Fashion, Theater and Film Costume Design, 1913-2000
Press clippings regarding Cashin's work.

Press clippings regarding Cashin's work.

Description:
Clipping 3, Pasadena, Cal., Star-News: "Novel Accessory: The Riboza--The pictured here show ideas for spring and summer accessories, those all-important touches that make a costume outstanding. Above is a knit riboza, a practical and glamorous accessory to cover bare shoulders on cool evenings. The riboza, two and a half yards long, is an excellent partner for sheer silks, suits, cotton dresses or for bathing suits. It was designed by Bonnie Cashin."
Date:
1952-1953
Resource Type:
still image
Collection:
Cashin (Bonnie) Collection of Fashion, Theater and Film Costume Design, 1913-2000
Press clippings regarding Cashin's work.