Contact sheet with 12 prints of a model in dark colored slacks and a horizontally striped, hooded top. Over the top she wears a collarless garment that slips over the head in a suede-like material with rolled back cuffs, opened in a vee at the neck.
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.
Four clippings. The first clipping is from the Louisville, Kentucky Courier-Journal, December 7, 1952. This article discusses Cashin's knit designs. Her knit dresses are praised for the shapeliness. There is a photograph of a woman in a cocktail hour knitwear dress and matching shawl. The second clipping is from the Portland, Oregon Oregonian, December 13, 1952. This article discusses Cashin's knits. Cashin has called this collection "Sculptura", a name she decided on "'because of the sculptural quality of knitting lends itself well to a simplicity that accents a supple body and chieves a certain serenity of line." There is a photograph of Cashin, as well as two photographs of women in Cashin's designs. One shows a woman in a greatcoat by Bonnie Cashin for Joseph Guttman in a heavy double-faced "netting" check with a wide tuxedo collar that falls over the shoulder. The other shows a woman in a knitted costume designed by Cashin that combines a low-scooped neckline bodice, triangular stole and a slender skirt. The peplum can be tucked beneath skirt for a one-piece effect. The third clipping is an advertisement for a soft robe of deep-piled Orlon fleece by Bonnie Cashin for Raymodes. The robe is lime and costs $69.95. Handwritten on the bottom left is something illegible. The fourth clipping is from the Kansas City, Missouri Star, January 9, 1953. Shown are drawings of a Cashin knit costume in pink and gray. The plaid coat has a versatile tuxedo collar that can be used as a hood. The dress is a narrow silhouette and has contrasting neck and waistbands.
From sketch:”It’s in the bag a beauty treatment for the utility carry all by a fashion designer –improved handle- slits over arm comfortably with widening straps-stronger facing in contrast colors for fun. 3 size”. Draw on black paper
Female model who appears to be wearing a horizontally striped dress (or possibly a skirt) with a matching long-sleeved top that buttons down the front. She is also wearing gloves and a hat. She is standing next to a suitcase standing on its side that is topped by a purse on which she is laying her hand.
Female model wearing a subtly striped skirt and matching sleeveless top, knitted gloves, bracelets, and necklace. She is holding a closed parasol behind her. To her rear and off to the side are two large round baskets.
Female model shown from the waist up wearing a striped knit sweater and a dozen or so bracelets. She is holding sunglasses and she is standing behind an opened striped umbrella that is on the floor.