Handwritten on design: Don Quixote’s hat -- not to fight windmills – but the, the wind, if you like driving with the top down. It could be made of denim or flannel or stra[?] [straw?] cloth – and the eye shield is mode of smoked plastic. Watercolor is signed and dated.
Handwritten on drawing: a suit is to be suitable in --- I feel very suitable in suede with a wide stride skirt & the briefest of jackets to take me to luncheon or a board meeting --- I wear the parts separately with other things too / Bonnie Cashin
Text of press release: "RELEASE AT WILLEXCLUSIVE TO YOU IN YOUR CITYEasy rider ... Bonnie Cashin’s practical and enduring “bicycle suit” that leads a rugged life...for cycling around town, for travel, for spectator sports.Of buttersoft Angola leather, the bubble Jacket’s “back pack” is a super carry—all. The bracelet cuffs hug the wrists and the front is battened down with hardware closures.The knee length breeches are also of Angola leather. Available in a].1 the luscious Cashin—dyed colors.From Sills & Company.No. 298 — Jacket — Sizes Xsmall, small, medium — $230.No. 3299 — Pants — Sizes 6 to 16 — $160.Sweater and headgear from Bonnie Cashin’s Knittery.AVAILABLE IN YOUR AREA."
Text of press release:"Bonnie Cashin refers to Zibeline fabrics as cozy security blankets against deep freeze. Here she combines mohair with leather in her big—little and big—long coats ... contemporary classics ... produced by Sills & Company.Big—little Zibeline in an easy version of her famous Noh carving, in a natural winter—white tone called Sandstone. Traced with leather, the inside of the coat is as beautifully and meticulously structured as the outside. The huge, detachable Fling is pure creature—comfort as well as pure drama.The Big Coat is another imaginative use of the Sandstone Zibeline, yoked front and back with wind—resistant splashes of Sandstone leather, as are the tailored details. The front is battened down with hardware [turnlock / turnscrew] closures —- another Cashin signature.The Pants are available in Sandstone leather as well as in many of the unique palette—designed tones in the collection.No. 3295 — Jacket and Fling — Sizes Xsmall, small, medium — $280.No. 3253 — Coat — Sizes Xsmall, small, medium — $290.No. 6L93 — Pants — Sizes 6 to 16 — $170.Headgear — Bonnie Cashin’s Knittery.AVAILABLE IN YOUR AREA."
Text of press release: "Bonnie Cashin’s suit—to—be—suitable—in, with its own flingable, swingable poncho. Designed for Sills & Company.The tweed was woven by loving Irish hands in Donegal in a mixture of Naturals. The tied—in Jacket is yoked and sleeved with Angola leather.The skirt with four big box pleats is for easy striding, bus—hopping, or just trotting around town.The poncho, unmistakable Bonnie Cashin, is a great fling with hardware battenings for stormy weather, and the roomiest of pockets.No. 3259 — Suit — Sizes 6 to 114 — $310.No. 2995 — Poncho — $180.Headgear - Bonnie Cashin’s Knittery.AVAILABLE IN YOUR AREA."
Text of press release: "Bonnie Cashin’s love of a suit, produced by Sills & Company.The jacket is her famous “Noh” shaping, fashioned out of a confection of hand—loomed, basket—weave wool plaid, imported from England, in tones of dove, pheasant and saddle, all framed with saddle leather, the front anchored with a maxi buckle.The skirt is lightly shaped for easy striding and loping.No. 3271 — Sizes 6 to 114 — $260.Sweater and headgear from Bonnie Cashin’s Knittery.AVAILABLE IN YOUR AREA."
Text of press release: "Unmistakably Bonnie Cashin--this on-the-go-coat in oak-colored fleecy zibeline, traced with oak suede is cropped for speed. The attached purse-pocket, especially designed for obvious security reasons, is a Cashin signature, as are the hardware closures.Super when worn with suede pants, a turned-up turtleneck sweater, knitted hood and gloves.The jacket and pants from Sills & Company.No. 5081 - Jacket - Sizes Xs-S.-M - $230.00.No. 61i.93 - Pants - Sizes 6 to 16 - $150.00.Sweater - Bonnie Cashin’s iitteryGloves - Crescendoe by Bonnie Cashin.AVAILPJBIE IN YOUR CITY."
Handwritten on drawing: Sunday in the coutry --- softest suede = pretty spring color church - then lunch at the club / pockets in skirt / Bonnie Cashin / Sept 1964
From sketch : “ First thing in the morning I make up my bed- then make up my mind to workout – this cozy Strachey thing starts me off just right”. Sweat suit in blue with the red head gear .
Handwritten on drawing: a suit to be suitable in for a walk on a brisk day -- pale beige kidskin dandy coat - narrowed at the top - breesed out at the back --- lined in grenfell - pantaloons of grenfell and leather too / Bonnie Cashin
Text of press release: "A love of a suit...Bonnie Cashin’s classic suede suit with her unmistakable signatures -- the easy, unconstructed lines, the functional hardware [turnlock / turnscrew] closures, the spaghetti tie-belt, and the skirt wide enough to stride or hike in. The slits in the jacket are introduced for a flattering effect.The suede colors are luscious, with such new introductions as “Oak,” a lovely, warm, woodsy brown, “Natural,” a bland, no-color between gray and beige, “Tibet,” a glow of strong gold, as well as the natural earth tones, sparked with autumn-y brights.From Sills & Company.No. 3105/3106 - Suit - Sizes 6 to 16 - $320.00.Turtleneck sweater - Bonnie Cashin’s KnitteryGloves - Crescendoe by Bonnie Cashin.AVAILABLE IN YOUR CITY."
Text of press release: "Leave it to Bonnie Cashin to introduce new moods, new techniques, but always rational clothing ideas for contemporary living. Here she introduces her new “bubbly” jacket by reversing suede squares and creating a checkerboard effect. The elasticized waistband makes for versatility, for long or short effects, battened down with functional closures.The suede colors are luscious, with some new ones introduced, such as “Oak,” a lovely warm woodsy brown; “Natural,” a bland, no-color between grey and beige, “Tibet,” a glow of strong gold, and many natural earth tones sparked with autuinn-y brights.No. 7057 - Jacket - XS-S-M - $190.00.No. 6493- Pants - Sizes 6 to 16 - $150.00.The suede pants are also available in all the colors. From Sills & Company.Bonnie Cashin gloves from Crescendoe.AVAILABLE IN YOUR CITY."
Text of press release: "Bonnie Cashin’s split—level coat is a combination of softest suede and pure wool plaid, produced by Sills & Company.The large window—pane plaid fabric was woven in England to Bonnie’s specification in tones of naturals ... The natural suede top has a Mandarin collar and self—belt. The fling is detachable.Wear this over a matching Jersey dress with only the fling on a mild Fall day.No.. 3304 — Dress and Fling — Sizes 6 to 14 — $365.AVAILABLE IN YOUR AREA."
Handwritten on drawing: I feel like a princess named Gylla in my new-manner classic cashmere cardigan – The open neckline is a dream – it takes a Thai silk scarf marvelously – and it’s great over all those soft crushy turtle and funnels necked sweaters I’m beginning to collect – I’ll wear this all summer too – over linens and cottons in those freezing restaurants!
Text of press release: "Bonnie Cashin’s design philosophy underscores that clothes must work and at the same time please the aesthetic eye.This suit to—be—suitable—in on a winter’s day is pile—lined. The Jacket is Bonnie’s favorite “Noh” variety in velvety suede, framed in leather with her signature hardware fastenings. The pants are for easy striding and gadabouting in city or country.The suede colors are delectable, specially dyed in woodsy out—door fresh—air tones.Cashin designs are produced by Sills & Company.No. 13230 — Jacket — Sizes Xsmall, small, medium — $220.No. 61393 — Pants — Sizes 6 to 16 — $150.Sweater and Headgear from Bonnie Cashin’s Knittery.AVAILABLE IN YOUR AREA"
Handwritten on drawing: I want a coat drenched in color to wear over deep low key jerseys. I’ll wear it with the maddest shaggy lamb hat first chill day –And what a dream it will be in a deck chair for our cruise later—
Handwritten on drawing: pantaloons - for the crusader, open in back - toggle, [upper pants:] black jersey, [lower pants:] black leather / [hood:] pink jersey to cover head / / [dress:] white leather, back snapped / Bonnie Cashin '66
Sketch of a knee high wool empire style coat with three bamboo buttons on the front, shoulder lined in silk. Large side pockets. Sketch of a handbag and headgear.
Handwritten on drawing: Ascher glazed print / unlined / stitch in white / white poplin shirtband collar & cuffs / big easy shirt sleeve cut / 1" front band - small thick white pearl button / #612 - 88.00 / #712 - poplin as CAshinette / #12 / Bonnie Cashin / June 24/80 / WEATHERWEAR SPRING/8
Text of press release: "From the Philip Sills Spring Collection by Bonnie Cashin comes the classic Sherlock cape with mystery in it’s every simple line. Outside a soft taffy color hides a daring check of gold and geranium red. Inside matching jersey pants and tank top complete the mood.SIZE: 8 - 16STYLE NO: Cape #1211 Pants#1479J Blouse #1867 PRICE: Cape $160 Pants $55 Blouse $19"
Text of press release: "Bonnie Cashin’s layering concept ... for today’s woman who believes in free and easy wearables.The coat, sleeveless shell and pants are of buttery suede, in a selection of specially dyed colors in lovely warm woodsy browns and earth tones.The Mandarin—collared coat is framed with matching leather and tracings with uncommon, eye—catching half—moon leather pockets, and leather elbowAll from Sills & Company.No. 329L1 — Coat — Sizes Xsmall, small, medium. — $300.No. 4051 — Sleeveless shell — one size fits all — $120.No. 61493 — Suede Pants — Sizes 6 to 16 — $150.Sweater and headgear from Bonnie Cashin’s Knittery.AVAILABLE IN YOUR AREA."
Handwritten on drawing: Junior Style 6421 / [swatch notes:] pink line [beside green swatch], yellow line [beside tan swatch], pink line [beside pencilled-in square labelled] black / Bonnie Cashin
Handwritten on drawing: leather (see B.C. jacket for shape) lined in red flannel / turnscrews / [seatch note:] antelope leather / $300 D!% #1515/ Bonnie Cashin / FOR ALEX GROPPER
Handwritten on drawing: the supple kimono unlined --- beige mohair & wool --- wear it belted or not --- over a jersey sheathing --- and wonderful over chiffon! / 1955
Handwritten on drawing: #5 / stocking cap / (see B.C. model for shape) / make sample in any white bulky yarn in stock – (solid color) / be sure to retain bulky rib edge as model / Bonnie Cashin for Aris – Dec. 15/76