Handwritten on drawing: split-level coat #28 / schooner blue poplin lined with firehouse red -- red under collar / snaps / zipper underneath to detach [lower half] / Bonnie Cashin / July 26/79 / WEATHERWEAR SP.' 80
Text:"For all my hours outside of pants - I want long supple jerseys - all touched with leather - all snapped together -"; "3012" [design left]' "3013" [design center]; "3014" [design right]; "Bonnie Cashin Feb '72"
Text of press release : "Bonnie Cashin’s uncommon classic two-piece shirt waist and skirt, in 100% sailor blue cotton, banded with vanilla creme leather is teamed with a cotton—striped coat that are designed for versatile occasions in city or country, and produced by Sills & Company.The shirt is tailored for maximum comfort with snap closings, while the skirt is fullish with deep pockets.The vanilla and blue-striped coat is lined with the same blue cotton silhouetted with leather tapings and snap closures.No. 3659/3660 — Shirt waist and skirt; Sizes 6 to 14 — $180.00 No. 3658 — Coat — Xs, S & M. — $240.00Available in your area."
Text of press release: : THE FREEDOM OF A CAPE FOR FALL - BONNIE CASHIN DOES IT IN SOFTEST KID-SKIN, SNAPPED DOWN THE FRONT AND MATED WITH ASKIRT OF THE SAME - THE STRIPED JERSEY IN AUTUMN’S OWNCOLORINGS OF GREEN TEA, ORANGE AND RED -STYLE #1O2O/324 (cape suit) ABOUT $175.00 RetailSTYLE #2867 (overblouse) ABOUT $ 35.00 RetailPLEASE CREDIT: A BONNIE CASHIN DESIGN FOR SILLS & CO.48 West 37th StreetNew York 18, New YorkTEAR SHEET, PLEASE."
Rib knit, pullover sweater with a wide, cape-like collar flowing over the shoulders and upper arms. The sweater is worn with a skirt in a suede-like fabric with a snap placket down the front and 2 pockets with zipper closures. The outfit is shown with knit gloves.
Mohair jacket with dolman sleeves, leather bindings on the edges and snaps on the placket. The lower hem has self-fringe. Beside the model is a mohair blanket with a stitched-on leather coin purse.
Handwritten on drawing: I;m a big soft cloud of mohair plaid -- I can float / I wear it as a dress --- (nothing under) or as a feather weight coat -- / Redwing trim / snaps / 3345 (6345) / Bonnie Cashin / Oct '74
Slim suede dress with a snap-closure placket, cinched with a narrow matching belt, and with contrasting collar and sleeve in a slightly darker-colored knit fabric, edged in suede.
Canvas (?) coat with snap fasteners and with trimming ("purse pocket," neck band, snap band, hood binding and sleeve binding) in contrasting leather, and one in seam pocket.
Text of press release:"EXCLUSIVE TO YOU IN YOUR CITYBonnie Cashin likes to design for the mobile, energeticwoman who appreciates clothes that are colorful, texture—y, comfortable and long-lasting.Velvety suede and pure wool plaid are combined to make this functional suit a joy to behold and a pleasure to wear, whether the Fahrenheit registers sixty degrees or drops to zero.The suede jacket has four snap—closing chest pockets, andtwo additional deep, accessible pockets.The pants are fashioned out of pure wool bold plaid, andthe same plaid is used to line the suede jacket, all contoured, of course, with suede tapping.From Sills & Company.No. 9873/4391 — Pants Suit — Sizes 6 to 14 — $420.AVAILABLE IN YOUR AREA."
Text of press release:"EXCLUSIVE TO YOU IN YOUR CITYA jacket that Bonnie Cashin says is an uncommon common denominator for travelers, active sports, spectator, shopping, or for every-day comfortable wear.There are enough stow-away pockets (actually five of them) to serve as moneybags, credit card holders, and other precious items. The snap closures on each pocket are safety catches for security.In heavy weight suede that will withstand hard wear and blustery winds, the inside, which is unlined, is as handsomely finished as the outside.The colors too are exciting from a palette that ranges from dove to bamboo, sour lemon, oriole, kingfisher, redwing, linnet, and other stunning tones.From Sills & Company.No. 2991 - Jacket - $200.00. Sizes 6 to 16.AVAILABLE IN YOUR CITY."
Text of press release: "BONNIE CASHIN DESIGNS WITH THE ON-BEAT IN MINDHere is a coat for those who love sweaters. It’s slim, trim and made of the nubbliest.known, hand-knitted mohair. Pay attention to details and you’ll find the softest matching leather strategically set inside at the shoulders and neckline, outside all around the edges. To be worn with or without the coat, a leanest jersey shirtdress, snap-plaquetted to the waist and belted in matching leather. For those individuals who adore crazy colors, the coat comes in 7, the dress in 14 of the greatest array of brightest shades possible. Mohair coat, Small and Medium sizes. Style #l7Z5 about $lZ5. 00 retail. Jersey dress, 8 to 16 sizes. Style #720 about $55. 00 retail.EDITOR THIS PHOTO IS EXCLUSIVE TO YOU IN YOUR CITY."
Text of press release: "Bonnie Cashin has designed a dress fit for a goddess. The double-knit wool jersey is an all-American fabric. Tracings of leather (or suede) outline the neat shirt- band neck that has metal snaps for easy opening or closing. Bloused, the spaghetti tie-belt circles the elasticized waist, while the wrist bands are also elasticized for easy maneuvering.Available in a large variety of colors from the vast library of specially dyed jerseys.From Sills & Company.No. 1.1.092 - Dress - Sizes 6 to 14 $160.00.AVAIlABLE IN YOUR CITY."
Colored photo shoot photo of a model next to a Rolls Royce wearing collarless dress in a fleece-like material with leather piping and metal snaps. The dress ties at the waist with a thin leather belt that matches the trim. She wears light brown, knee-length boots and a light red, large tam and bracelets. Over the dress, she wears a knee-length coat in a large, bold, red and white houndstooth pattern. The collar and trim are a solid color.
Contact sheet with 12 prints of a model wearing an almost floor-length coat that is tied at the waist by strap-like leather belt. The coat fastens at the neck by a collar the wraps around to the right shoulder and fastens with two metal snaps. She wears platform sandals, gauntlet-like gloves and a large fur hat.
The main sketch is of the sideview of a figure wearing a coat with an attached backpack. The backpack snaps along the top and the straps reach over the shoulder to the bottom of the armhole. The coat has an aline shape. There is a smaller sketch of the front view of the coat. The figure is also wearing a cloche.
Text of press release:"BONNIE CASHIN DESIGNS FOR PHILIP SILLSThe dress to build a wardrobe around, Bonnie Cashin combines suede (or kid) with knubbly wool knit in a dress you’ll love and live in. Snap button front, softly slightly gathered skirt. Cork, Fruitwood or Avocado kid or suede. 8 to 16 sizes. About 90.00 retail. Style #1151."
Photo shoot of a model in a park wearing a collarless dress with leather piping and metal snaps. in a fleece-like material. The dress ties at the waist with a thin leather belt that matches the trim. She wears a long chain necklace.
Text of press release: "The smailest looking fur yet -- outlines the natural contours of the body -- by Philip Sills, a hampster coatdress which ties high beneath the bosom. It snaps down the front -- you can snuggle it over a turtleneck or wear it as is, Leather trim. By Bonnie Casbin, in shades of brown with a. stroke of black.Coat #1998X at approximately $4OO.OOFrom: Philip Sills. Exclusive to you in your city"
Handwritten on drawing: body of # [?] / change collar to hood of #2 / change pocket to patch / snap fasteners / shirt band [on] front / [?] blue #7042 / Waldon "one away" 65% polly, 35% cotton, 44-45" / #1705 $80.00 / Bonnie Cashin '78 / Early Spring / #1704, #105
Sketch of a figure wearing a kimono style maxidress to be made out of a striped jersey fabric. The dress snaps down the bodice front, has elastic at the short "sleeves" and is belted at the waist. The figure is also wearing a headscarf. Includes a swatch of a blue, black and white striped jersey knit fabric. Includes a smaller sketch with details noted.
Handwritten on drawing: wished [underlined] I had a very lightweight supple thing to throw over me when traveling - with lots of stowaway pockets - this one is a single layer of jersey - pleasant edged in pleasant leather stitched in white - snapped front - make jersey pants to go with it / shoulder seam sloped / inside patch [pocket] / collar double (not too big)
Sketch of a hooded coat lined in red alpaca with open seams. Coat a large side pocket with zippers, and an attached handbag, or purse pocket . It has hidden snap fastenings and leather facing.
Sketches of figures wearing a two piece ensemble consisting of a sleeveless button down dress and collarless jacket. Both garments have top stitching throughout. One figure is also wearing a hat. Three fabric swatches are included.
Suede dress -- sleeveless, knee-length, high-waisted, with snaps on a front placket that extends to the hips and sewn-down, in-seam pockets. The dress-length cape has a cape-collar, patch pockets and bound hand openings. Worn with a turban-like cap.
Sketches of a long john, a jumper dress and a coat with hood and side pockets. The coat has two large buckles one on neck area and a second buckle on waist, as well as hidden snaps in between all the way down..
Text of press release: "Bonnie Cashin designed this raincoat, “Rather like an old-fashioned bicycle cape.” It slips over the head, has a matching wrap-around over-skirt and paper-bag hat. It is made of water-repellent cotton, darkly striped in red, coffee and black. The neckline is zippered, the sides are snapped with mother-of-pearl. (Bonnie Cashin Rainy Day Clothes for Modelia, about $70.)FOR RELE(SE: WEDNESDAY, M4Y 1st1 AND THEREAFTER"
Collarless dress or coat in, houndstooth wool, on the the bias in the high waisted bodice, extending into dolman sleeves, and with one-inch kidskin binding on the edges. Themodel has her hands in the in-seam pockets, and wears a headscarf.
Photograph taken on the set of a fashion shoot with t he photographer, his camera on a tripod, and a woman and model holding a fluffy cat. The woman in the center might be Bonnie Cashin's mother, Eunice Cashin. The model wears a plaid poncho witn snap fasteners, a hooded top and slacks.
Text: "Palace Hotel Madrid"; "[cropped off text] Lujo, Placa de Oro al Merito Turistico";"jersey - 1 piece dress - complete circle skirt with shaped hip volce of leather and bound in leather"; "snaps" [bodice]; "pockets" [skirt]; "length about 10" from floor"; "3311" [design]; "saddle shoulder & gathers"; "leather''[waist]; "gathered shirt sleeve"; "Bonnie Cashin July 25/74"