Text from essay: Bonnie Cashin's Paper-Route to fashion. an idea for a whole series of disposable paper accessories-styled by a fashion designer with an eye toward the special needs of today’s living- the idea starts with a bag, the all-purpose gals best friend carry all- it contains three beach hats! slippers, aprons, children's things, men's things. Ideas are unlimited here-and, who know perhaps one day will wear disposable clothes!
Text from sketch: " Papaer aided umberellas.Big ones inexpensive maybe these could be made in Japan? menus' womens', large size. Handle rich paper childrens size. Packaged.
Semi-abstract pencil sketch with attached fabric swatch in brown and tan. Garment is short coat in with 3-quarter length sleeves tied in front with fabric tie. Drawing suggests that the garment was meant to be worn with Cashin's cashmere tights.
Text from sketch: "Bonnie Cashins rainy days-sudden showers. Start a fad in schools paint face on paper mask. Ponchos men women children, shoulder ponchos.A million ideas for throwaway rainy things! sell them at every news stand as well as every store- design a movable cart arrangement to be wheeled out at the first drop.
Text from sketch:"Travel needs. packaged sets as traveler gift(feel maket comfort), sell to tourist hotels too. Packing boards-the best way to pack is a tips from manufacturers shipping depts. - a cardboard between each dress. Cut standard suitcase size. Cardboard hangers in sets throwaways.
Handwritten on drawing: Paper head-gear -- not disposable [not is twice underlined] -- hand knit -- texture-y -- makes it [i.e. its] own fashion statement. A galaxy of textures and colors. [Signed:] Bonnie Cashin. Paper -- "Paper-Route to Fashion"
Text from sketch" "Travelers aids-travel broaden: cardboard size of suitcase to put between each suit-packaged in good colors with tisue paper to match.Hotel street, bags for tourist shoppers for going away gift, packaged in sets of 3 or 6, colors for men too-slippers of course! multiple packaging. Carboard hangers in sets.France,Papaer billfolds in sets to organize your travel money.Oiled paper containors for toiletres-don't forget and to do a whole series of papaer suitcases.
Handwritten on drawing: Paper - not [not is underlined twice] disposable - used as an interesting medium in itself - hand knit paper tunic- Bonnie Cashin - "Paper-Route to Fashion"