Handwritten on drawing: I’m a slather-on-lte [?] of baby oil by the gallon then I wrap up in a real-big endearing thing of terry & retreat into a feet-up position – the funny things on my feet are a kind of tabby to keep oiled toes from oiling anything else – Please make me 100% cotton –
“Suggest making 3 samples. 1 .As original size 2” inches side. 2. Thinner 1 ½ “inch. Side 3. Thinner yet 1” inch. Handle needs improvement D-rings , around handle . Maybe this sort of thing-more luggage-y. Not so long all unlined suede & leather.
“Work case”: 2 envelopes with handle in top and zipper bag for sandwiched inside and work papers. Gusset with rigid spine about 1” inches, pockets for pen, glasses and Kleenex .Metal handle B.C. name, #2057.
Drawing of woman in maternity clothes with handwritten essay titled : “Once a year collectionMaternity Clothes –Gay – fresh – sensible and fun –Timed for the lowest factory production period of the year –Name? –Waiting LineHeir ConditionersHeir Apparent”[signed] “Summer Somewhere by Bonnie Cashin”
Handwritten on drawing: live in the country? driving in to an opening? black tie? Wear this –- an ankle length skirt on bogus fur –- a briefed jacket – a wide cinched waist –- band of black kid –- and a camisole of white kid
Handwritten on drawing: I love dreaming the [?] in my coverall of soft suede with knited linen hood & sleeves --- wonder if I'll wear it for space travel too? / Bonnie Cashin / 1959
Handwritten on drawing: lean pure coat over simple shell over jersey / [coat swatch notes:] new wine -- unlined, use reverse for bindings, 3419 (2031) / [dress swatch notes:] tokay, unlined / dress shevy jersey / Bonnie Cashin
Handwritten on drawing: I feel lika a nice big horsey check -- classic -- but a bit different -- / dog leach at neck / straps end in dog leash / Bonnie Cashin
Handwritten on drawing: I need a new heavy duty coat to keep in the hall closet - make it mid-length so I can wear it over any length - line it with bright wool + collar it with the best racoon --
Handwritten on drawing: a completely new cut for a beautifully simple cashmere sweater & skirt in off-beat 2 ply-mixes – wear it as a suit or add an undershirt – plain – dotted – or striped
Handwritten on drawing: New Generation Cardigan / Wide open neck marvelously flattering wear it solo – or filled in with pearls or a Thai scarf – looks great over all those turtled – funneled -& scarved necklines--Necklines drawn on design include: Treharne: no. 4826; The Bruce: no. 4998 and Gateside: no. 4788.
Handwritten on drawing: new generation cardigan – a nice wide neckline to accomedate[sic] scarves or jewelry or all those crushy necklines we girls like to wear – nice just left open – like this over another short sleeved pocketed sweater —
Handwritten on drawing: My very favorite shirt is cashmere hooded – I have it in 6 colors – and just may get more – the undercap keeps my hair contained
Handwritten on drawing: You should see the colors that cashmere comes in these days – Ballantyne – that is! a marvelous concoction of color in an intarsia – collector’s item
Text from illustration: “ I feel very little meg in this gentle divinity flowered it balance my 9 to 5 day”. The sketch is a robe light pink and light green with long sleeve elastic the wrist . # 767
Handwritten on drawing: #182 / lambswool / half funnel body A - 2" stripes / also do swatch (752 Lindsey Red, Black) / a Bonnie Cashin design / Nov. 11/74
From sketch: “ Cashin-Carry, me don’t like “conspicuous consumption”, but we do believe in conspicuous accessories that are great investments like these tried & true travelers. Wear your spy glass case round body carry an oversize canvas junc-sac”. Carry travel bag with small handle, and over shoulder strap bag flap over with toggle.
Text: Fireside Manners -- Clothes for fireside evenings -- their makeup is planned -- their object is flattery -- their effect is relaxing -- designed for those special hours at home, after sundown, when good living begins -- and a girl can be a heroine in her own home -- [signed]Bonnie Cashin
Text of press release:"EXCLUSIVE TO YOU IN YOUR CITYFor country, for sports, designer Bonnie Cashin’s buckles, a fly front, as Philip Sills E Company.or for that barging around town ... Award-winning finger-tip-length coat has “paper bag” pockets, is worn here with white leather breeches. FromThe coat, turf-colored leather banded with white has a tattersall lining. Available in other color combinations, of course. No. 3604 - Coat - $235.00No. 4493 - Pants - 100.00 AVAILABLE IN YOUR CITY"
Text of press release: "Inscribed under the pictures: for Spring “80 Bonnie Cashin” signature poncho at its most luxurious, done in soft, supple “suede 21”. Deep roomy pockets accent silhouette dynamics that make Bennie’s poncho perfect to toss over all of her Cashin Country component sportswear pieces. Style 8150"