Sold for $630

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Lot Description

Bonnie Cashin Coat and Top with Sketch, 1960s

This lot inclues a coat, top, and copy of a sketch.

The copy of the sketch features the coat and the signature of the designer "Bonnie Cashin" and the message "Canvas big like a tent - Alpaca inside a shaggy furry collar - big." The sketch features a swatch of the orange canvas of the coat that is stapled to the top left of the copy of the sketch.

The oversized coat is made of orange cotton, leather cuffs, and a Mongolian lamb fur collar. The coat is cut with a wide collar, long sleeves, two large pockets on the front, and two leather buckles at the center front. The coat is lined with orange plush. The top is made of an orange/red alpaca loosely woven fabric cut with a wide scoop neckline, long sleeves, and a wide sweeping hem that is edged with orange suede. There are two pockets on the front that are edged with orange suede.
Label: A Bonnie Cashin Design / Sills and Co
Size Label: Unlabeled

COAT
Approximate Measurements:
Shoulders: 20"
Chest: 47"
Waist: 50"
Hips: 54"
Length (high shoulder point to hem): 39.5"
Sleeve (center back neck to hem): 27"

TOP
Approximate Measurements:
Shoulders: 17"
Chest: 48"
Waist: 58"
Hips: "
Length (high shoulder point to hem): 32"
Sleeve (center back neck to hem): 28"

This lot is located in Chicago.

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

Condition Report

Condition:

The overall condition of the coat and dress is good. The coat shows some signs of wear on the two front leather buckles. The top shows some signs of wear on the surface and some stretching around the shoulders from hanging. The overall condition of the copy of the sketch is good.

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