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.