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Press clippings regarding Cashin's work.

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Clipping 2, Dallas, Texas, Times-Herald, 4/1953: "Knitted wardrobe is coronation-bound / By Alice Hughes / Written Exclusively for The Times Herald" with two photographs of models wearing Bonnie Cashin travel knitwear recommended for travel to events surrounding the coronation of queen Elizabeth II, and one photograph of Alice Hughes.
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.

Press clippings regarding Cashin's work.

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Clipping 2, Denver, Colorado, Post: "Designer Up-Dates Knitted Fashions / By Gretchen ' Denver Post Fashion Editor / One of the greatest twentieth century contributions to the age-old art of knitting and to modern living will be found in "Sculptura" knit costumes which are the result of the designing talent of artist Bonnie Cashin [...] [Image caption:] "Sleek Knit - Designer Bonnie Cashin combines this smart knit sheath dress with sleeveless bodice and scoop neckline with the fingertip jacket in an Iris tweed knit featuring hand-crocheted edges to match [...]"
Date:
1952
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.

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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.

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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.

Press clippings regarding Cashin's work.

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Clipping 3, Boston, Mass., Record, 12/17/1952: "Gentility Accents Knitwear / By Ruth Mugglebewe, Woman's Editor / Its beginnings lost in the haze of the past, the craft of knitting is one of the oldest known. Scientists generally agree that it was probably invented in the ancient East, then spread to Europe [...] knitted clothes are here to stay especially when Bonnie Cashin endows them with her particular and bountiful blessing of unmistakable gentility[...]" with a photograph of two model wearing dress ensembles.
Date:
1952
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 with an illustration of a woman and a girl wearing bed jackets with matching pillow cases, with text: "Bonnie Cashin turns her designer flair to boudoir ... designs quilted bedjackets with matching pillow shams, big and little for mother and daughter. Printed delicately in pink and blue[...] [handwritten:] The Fair, Ft. Worth, Texas"
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.

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Clipping 2: "Cloths of 1953 in Granada / Acetate, opposite, in a new, cool, textured surface; a hardy traveler, the foe of wrinkles [...] Orlon and nylon, lef above, a knit that keeps its shape [...] By Bonnie Cashin in Du Pont fibers [...] Neiman Marcus, Mules by La Valle." with a photograph of a model wearing a knot dress walking outside of a building in Granada, Spain.
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.

Press clippings regarding Cashin's work.

Description:
Clipping: "dressmaker Knits...the bonnie cashin signature in every line of an exciting machine-knit collection...dramatic simplicity, inspired use of color combine in fashions that are infinitely wearable, soft and flattering [...]" with drawings of three models wearing dress ensembles and one model wearing a coat.
Date:
1952
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 text: By Virginia Pope / Here are offered refresher fashions for girls returning to school or college. They have been selected with an eye to their practicality. Among the fabrics are Orlon and Orlon and wool jersey[....] Right -- Black stitching marks the bib front of this white cotton (Element) raincoat made with red and blue plaid lining (Galey & Lord) [...] [with photo of a model wearing a raincoat]
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:
Clipping with advertisement for Bonnie Cashin's "Sculptura Knits." from the department store Hochschild, Kohn, published in the Evening Baltimore Sun: "Fashions with Authority / a -- 'Netting' check great coat, Diana green/Luna white. Aurora pink / Nyx grey; Erda brown / Luna white; sizes S, M, L ......$100 [...]" Includes photos of four models, one in a coat and three in dress ensembles.
Date:
Nov-52
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 from the Elm Grove, Wis. Elm Leaves: "the Grand north avenue at 89th / costume knit by Bonnie Cashin / for resorting in the south ... for living in the north ... / Bonnie Cashin designs a knitted costume with short jacket and [...] " with a photograph of a model wearing a knit 2-piece dress with a matching jacket.
Date:
November 1952-January 1953
Resource Type:
still image
Collection:
Cashin (Bonnie) Collection of Fashion, Theater and Film Costume Design, 1913-2000
Press clippings regarding Cashin's work.

Copies of Cashin's loungewear design illustrations for Evelyn Pearson, with swatches. b033_f03-02

Description:
Handwritten on drawing: Now that I’m in a 9 to 5 Madison Ave. job I appreciate the luxury of staying home. I putter around the house – Scott Joplin on stereo – rearrange the furniture & my thoughts – happy as a lark in my easy slipon sweatdress –
Date:
1978
Resource Type:
still image
Collection:
Cashin (Bonnie) Collection of Fashion, Theater and Film Costume Design, 1913-2000
Copies of Cashin's loungewear design illustrations for Evelyn Pearson, with swatches. b033_f03-02

Cashin's ready-to-wear design illustrations for Sills and Co. b088_f03-13

Description:
Handwritten on drawing: layers -- layers! 1st - a skinny bodied jersey with a funnel neck / 2nd - a big swingy ropey tweed skirt / 3rd - a neat suede vest / 4th - a smooth narrow shouldered 3/4 coat - cut to flare out over the exuberant skirt -- wear each piece separately too / coat 4167 - skirt 7752 - vest 7754 - dress 3104 / Bonnie Cashin
Date:
circa 1965
Resource Type:
still image
Collection:
Cashin (Bonnie) Collection of Fashion, Theater and Film Costume Design, 1913-2000
Cashin's ready-to-wear design illustrations for Sills and Co. b088_f03-13

Cashin's ready-to-wear design illustrations for Sills and Co.

Description:
Text:[covered by swatch]; "unlined"; "Spring is a shell suit -- suede with a jersey shirt or sweater --"; "385 shell shape pulled up 2" shorter at the shoulder to allow shaping to start higher-- deeper V in front also shorter length" [vest]; "1385" [shirt]; "2940 skirt - reg. length - with turnscrew [turnlock]at side instead of toggle"; "3940" [skirt]; "Bonnie Cashin July '71"
Date:
Jul-71
Resource Type:
still image
Collection:
Cashin (Bonnie) Collection of Fashion, Theater and Film Costume Design, 1913-2000
Cashin's ready-to-wear design illustrations for Sills and Co.

Cashin's ready-to-wear design illustrations for Sills and Co.

Description:
Sketch of a figure wearing a two piece ensemble consisting of a blouson top and elastic waist skirt with slight a-line cut. The top is trimmed at the collar, wrist bands and waist band. There is an inset detail sketch of the skirt. The figure is also sporting a wide brimmed hat. Two fabric swatches are attached.
Date:
Jul-73
Resource Type:
still image
Collection:
Cashin (Bonnie) Collection of Fashion, Theater and Film Costume Design, 1913-2000
Cashin's ready-to-wear design illustrations for Sills and Co.