Bonnie Cashin Cape and Skirt, Dress, Coat, Photograph, Two Sketches, Two Patterns, 1960s

THE FIRST - March 1963
This group of items includes a leather cape and skirt, photograph of a model wearing the design, a copy of an illustration of the cape and skirt, and the pattern.

The black and white photographic print features American model, Carmen Dell'Orefice, wearing the cape and skirt (it is not known if this exact ensemble is the one worn by the model.

The copy of a sketch features the leather cape and skirt, along with this message: "Wear a cardigan cape suit for a first fall day - cape lined in jersey - jersey blouse" (The jersey blouse is not included in this lot). The bottom of the copy of the sketch features Bonnie Cashin's signature and the words "March 1963".

The pattern is made of eight pieces.

The cape and skirt are made of a brown/green leather. The cape is lined with brown/green jersey and is cut with an elastic neckline, slits on the front for arms, and a center front snap closure. The skirt is gathered into a thin waistband and closes at the side with a zip and hooks and eyes. The skirt is lined with a brown silk.
Cape and Skirt Label: A Bonnie Cashin Design / Sills and Co
Size Label: Unlabeled in both

CAPE
Approximate Measurements:
Shoulders: 42"
Chest: 66"
Waist: 70"
Hips: 46"
Length (high shoulder point to hem): 26"

SKIRT
Approximate Measurements:
Waist: 24"
Hips: 34"
Length (high shoulder point to hem): 26"

THE SECOND
This group comes with a coat, copy of a sketch of the coat, and pattern of the coat.

The copy of the sketch features the front and back of a design that is very similar to the coat in this group. The copy of the sketch features the signature of "Bonnie Cashin" and the message: "Soft tough leather is my all day standby for marketing, errands, and picking up Jon on the 6:15 this one brief and bright - and pocketed all around."

The pattern is made of nine pieces.

Dark brown suede coat featuring a purse sewn into the design on the right hip. The coat is cut with a stand collar, long sleeves, and a center front button closure. The coat is lined with plush.
Label: A Bonnie Cashin Design / Sills and Co

COAT
Approximate Measurements:
Shoulders: 18"
Chest: 40"
Waist: 40"
Hips: 41"
Length (high shoulder point to hem): 26.5"
Sleeve (center back neck to hem): 30.5"

THE THIRD
Teal jersey wrap dress trimmed with blue suede and cut with a gathered back, pocket over each hip, and a leather belt that is attached to the center back waistline.
Label: A Bonnie Cashin Design / Sills and Co
Size Label: Unlabeled

Approximate Measurements:
Chest: 28"
Waist: 28"
Hips: 34"
Length (high shoulder point to hem): 43.5"

Property of the Missouri Historical Society, sold to benefit Acquisitions and Conservation

This lot is located in Chicago.