Text of press release : BONNIE CASHIN, DESIGNING FOR PHILLIP SILLS, COMBINES GREEN SUEDE WITHLIGHTWEIGHT BLUE AND GREEN WOOL PLAID, IMPORTED FROM BIRITAIN. SWINGING WIDE AND EASY, THE TRAVEL cOAT HAS A TUXEDO FRONT THAT GROWS INTO A HOOD. IT IS WORN WITH AGREEN JERSEY DRESS0 DYED TO MATCH THE GREEN OF THE PLAID.STYLE# 2702(DRESS); #752(C0AT)(UPI PHOTO) 1/6/62 (RK)CREDIT LINEUNITED PRESS INTERNATIONAL ROTO SERVICE"
High-waisted, collarless, long sleeved dress with extended shoulders. The dress closes in the front and has 2 pleats extending fro the waist. The edges, hems, sleeve attachment seams and waistline seam are bound in thin strips of leather. The waist seam binding ends, in the front, with a swivel snap hook linked to a matching metal ring. The wool fabric has a checked pattern of darker and lighter colors. The model wears a plush, dark-colored (fur?) cap.
Handwritten on drawing: I just live in my shirtwaist-y cashmere – it has hold studs – chained – like an India man’s shirt – sometimes I wear it belted very high – or anywhere –
Text of press release:"From: Ruth Millard50 East 42nd StreetNew York, New York 10017Mu 7 2996Exclusive To You In Your CityGlamorizing the thigh is prime fashion point this fall for the go go young swinger. Leglites by Hanes in electric blue, sheer all the way to the waist band, assure flattering leg expanse no matter how high this white calfskin shift by Bonnie Cashin may edge upwards. The demure high neck and long sleeves of the shift enhance the audience impact of this switched-on fashion. Low-heeled ankle strapped shoes complete the costume.LegJ.ites by Hanes — Retail Price: $3.95Costume by Bonnie Cashin for Philip SillsShoes by Gob"