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Title: First half of summary of study on women's full length hosiery
Date(s): 1957-05-09
Contributor(s): E.I. du Pont de Nemours & Company. Public Relations Department (associated name), E.I. du Pont de Nemours & Company. Textile Fibers Department (originator)
Description: Handwritten text at the top of the first page notes that the work is"a summary of the first half of [a] consumer study on women's full length hosiery - written by Radelbaugh and Freeman for Wall St. Journal" and that it was "sent to Bob Gardner in N.Y. offers for delivery to pub."
Collection ID: DuPont Textile Fibers Product Information photographs (Accession 1984.259)
Hagley ID: 1984259_121912_031
Collection: Dupont Textile Fibers Product Information collection

Title: Creation of new Nylon Section
Date(s): 1946-06-17
Contributor(s): E. I. du Pont de Nemours & Company (originator)
Description: Press release detailing the establishment of a Nylon Section in the Chemical Division of the Du Pont Company's Ammonia Department.
Collection ID: DuPont Textile Fibers Product Information photographs (Accession 1984.259)
Hagley ID: 1984259_010913_156
Collection: Dupont Textile Fibers Product Information collection

Title: Fitted dinner coat in nylon by Jo Copeland of Pattullo
Date(s): 1961
Contributor(s): E. I. du Pont de Nemours & Company (originator)
Description: Written on verso: The fitted dinner coat is Jo Copeland of Pattullo's conception of winter after dark elegance. It relies heavily on the staling brilliance of the silver and black striped Bucol fabric of nylon and metallic yarn imported by Kandelaft. The black velvet collar stands away from the neck and the fitted waist is a 1961 mark of high fashion. The little jet beaded pillbox completes the sophisticated restaurant look.
Collection ID: DuPont Textile Fibers Product Information photographs (Accession 1984.259)
Hagley ID: 1984259_5915
Collection: Dupont Textile Fibers Product Information collection

Title: Lingerie made with nylon by Barbizon
Date(s): 1950-05-30
Contributor(s): E. I. du Pont de Nemours & Company (originator)
Description: Press release announcing new line of lingerie products made with nylon and manufactured by Barbizon.
Collection ID: DuPont Textile Fibers Product Information photographs (Accession 1984.259)
Hagley ID: 1984259_010913_204
Collection: Dupont Textile Fibers Product Information collection

Title: Donald Brooks evening gown in nylon
Date(s): 1961
Contributor(s): E. I. du Pont de Nemours & Company (originator)
Description: Written on verso: Covered, like a sleek seal, is Donald Brooks' idea of the drama that lies in black for after dark-an alluring Marlene Dietrich type of dress for impressive entrances. What give this siren sheath its clining seal like quality is Deering Milliken's double knit fabric of 'Agilon' nylon yarn. For added drama, there is a big black velvet hat by Sally Victor. This item costs approximately $110.
Collection ID: DuPont Textile Fibers Product Information photographs (Accession 1984.259)
Hagley ID: 1984259_5916
Collection: Dupont Textile Fibers Product Information collection

Title: Madame Gres ball gown in nylon
Date(s): 1961
Contributor(s): E. I. du Pont de Nemours & Company (originator)
Description: Written on verso: Madame Gres has designed a ball gown of great elegance, dramatic for its voluminous skirt of white nylon point d'esprit with asymmetrical drape. The bodice top of black nylon lace extends to a point in back just below the waistline. Falling straight and lose to the body in front the skirt bells into a high bustle train.
Collection ID: DuPont Textile Fibers Product Information photographs (Accession 1984.259)
Hagley ID: 1984259_5848
Collection: Dupont Textile Fibers Product Information collection

Title: DuPont employee Thelma Adkins displays hosiery yarn at nylon plant
Date(s): 1950
Contributor(s): E. I. du Pont de Nemours & Company (originator)
Description: Nylon manufacturing resumes peacetime use production after World War II as demonstrated by DuPont employee Thelam Adkins and her demonstration of yarn meant for hosiery.
Collection ID: DuPont Textile Fibers Product Information photographs (Accession 1984.259)
Hagley ID: 1984259_121412_009
Collection: Dupont Textile Fibers Product Information collection

Title: Maurice Rentner gown with nylon lace
Date(s): 1961
Contributor(s): E. I. du Pont de Nemours & Company (originator)
Description: Written on verso: The souffl' skirt combined with an elaborately beaded, high necked bodice is an evening look that Bill Blass of Maurice Rentner believes in. He is one of the fashion innovators of the New York Couture Group, one of the young creative talents who brings freshness to the American Fashion picture. The lightness and airiness of this skirt is one of the many fashion achievements of DuPont fiber-a nylon lace with metallic yarn in an caramel candy shade. The Oriental print of the...
Show moreWritten on verso: The souffl' skirt combined with an elaborately beaded, high necked bodice is an evening look that Bill Blass of Maurice Rentner believes in. He is one of the fashion innovators of the New York Couture Group, one of the young creative talents who brings freshness to the American Fashion picture. The lightness and airiness of this skirt is one of the many fashion achievements of DuPont fiber-a nylon lace with metallic yarn in an caramel candy shade. The Oriental print of the bodice is richly covered in bead and a narrow black ribbon sash ties at the waist. This item is approximately $1055.
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Collection ID: DuPont Textile Fibers Product Information photographs (Accession 1984.259)
Hagley ID: 1984259_5911
Collection: Dupont Textile Fibers Product Information collection

Title: Theater suit in nylon by Bill Blass for Maurice Rentner
Date(s): 1961
Contributor(s): E. I. du Pont de Nemours & Company (originator)
Description: Written on verso: This long theater suit, because of the richness of its color and design, could be worn for the most formal occasions. It was designed day Bill Blass for Maurice Rentner in a delicious melon shade in Whelan's 100% nylon lace elaborately re-embroidered in wool. The dolman-sleeved jacket is scalloped at the hem to match the long, slim ankle-length skirt. The cowl necked bodice is of chiffon. Bill Blass loves the covered but rich look for evening this winter and has achieved it...
Show moreWritten on verso: This long theater suit, because of the richness of its color and design, could be worn for the most formal occasions. It was designed day Bill Blass for Maurice Rentner in a delicious melon shade in Whelan's 100% nylon lace elaborately re-embroidered in wool. The dolman-sleeved jacket is scalloped at the hem to match the long, slim ankle-length skirt. The cowl necked bodice is of chiffon. Bill Blass loves the covered but rich look for evening this winter and has achieved it beautifully in this usual costume. The chandelier earrings are by Kramer. This item costs approximately $565.
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Collection ID: DuPont Textile Fibers Product Information photographs (Accession 1984.259)
Hagley ID: 1984259_5914
Collection: Dupont Textile Fibers Product Information collection

Title: Count Romi raincoat in Qiana nylon
Date(s): 1974
Contributor(s): E. I. du Pont de Nemours & Company (originator)
Description: Written on verso: Here's jaunty way to ward off those April showers. A cheerful raincoat in a red, white and heavy chain print of 'Qiana' nylon latched with a slick patent belt. Comfortable raglan sleeves give extra roominess. So effective because it's all treated with 'Zepel' rain and stain repeller. This item costs approximately $160.
Collection ID: DuPont Textile Fibers Product Information photographs (Accession 1984.259)
Hagley ID: 1984259_2178
Collection: Dupont Textile Fibers Product Information collection

Title: DuPont Sparkling Nylon
Date(s): 1959-09
Contributor(s): E. I. du Pont de Nemours & Company (originator)
Description: Written on verso: The biggest fiber news in stockings since DuPont introduced nylon is a new 15 denier yarn called 'Du Pont Sparkling Nylon' that is as sparkling as its name implies.
Collection ID: DuPont Textile Fibers Product Information photographs (Accession 1984.259)
Hagley ID: 1984259_2191
Collection: Dupont Textile Fibers Product Information collection

Title: Concept VII Qiana nylon dress
Date(s): 1972
Contributor(s): E. I. du Pont de Nemours & Company (originator)
Description: Written on verso: A soft, supple, double knit of 'Qiana' nylon in Chinese orange is the ultimate in figure flattery. This dress from Concept VII has a gather swirly skirt, full sleeves and snug bodice. It is made even more elegant and romantic by faggoting details. This item costs approximately $95.
Collection ID: DuPont Textile Fibers Product Information photographs (Accession 1984.259)
Hagley ID: 1984259_2181
Collection: Dupont Textile Fibers Product Information collection

Title: Nylon evening dress by Griffe
Date(s): 1961
Contributor(s): E. I. du Pont de Nemours & Company (originator)
Description: Written on verso: Lady like and young looking is this demure white nylon tulle evening dress from Griffe with loose little overblouse lightly beaded with pearls and silver. Side slit gives oblique feeling, noted at most collections. In a season acclaimed for the emphasis on femininity Griffe's collection stands out as a especially appealing.
Collection ID: DuPont Textile Fibers Product Information photographs (Accession 1984.259)
Hagley ID: 1984259_5894
Collection: Dupont Textile Fibers Product Information collection

Title: Hannah Troy ball gown in nylon
Date(s): 1961
Contributor(s): E. I. du Pont de Nemours & Company (originator)
Description: Written on verso: The grand occasion dress at its most voluminous in a Hannah Troy creation in Whelan's point d'esprit and net of 100% nylon, with black velvet dots on the skirt and lavish jet embroidery on the bodice. The billowing skirt hangs from a high waistline and curves up in front. This is a ball dress in the gand ball gown tradition. This item is priced at about $25.
Collection ID: DuPont Textile Fibers Product Information photographs (Accession 1984.259)
Hagley ID: 1984259_5956
Collection: Dupont Textile Fibers Product Information collection

Title: Jacques Heim nylon dress and coat
Date(s): 1961
Contributor(s): E. I. du Pont de Nemours & Company (originator)
Description: Written on verso: This evening ensemble, stronger than ever in Paris this season, is beautifully depicted by Jacques Heim in an exquisite new fabric effect-black nylon lace with a big floral pattern mounted on copper colored mousseline of sparkling nylon and silk. The theater coat envelopes a d'collett' dinner dress with fitted bodice and slightly belled skirt.
Collection ID: DuPont Textile Fibers Product Information photographs (Accession 1984.259)
Hagley ID: 1984259_5896
Collection: Dupont Textile Fibers Product Information collection

Title: Fur and nylon tulle dress by Balmain
Date(s): 1961
Contributor(s): E. I. du Pont de Nemours & Company (originator)
Description: Written on verso: Fur and nylon tulle, lavishly combined by Balmain in this striking ball gown, offer the glamour and femininity seen throughout his collection. The black nylon tulle skirt, crisp and bouffant, contrasts dramatically with the figure molding bodice of Abyssinian panther. Golden leather strips accent the tulle halter and edge the tulle streamers falling train like in the back.
Collection ID: DuPont Textile Fibers Product Information photographs (Accession 1984.259)
Hagley ID: 1984259_5886
Collection: Dupont Textile Fibers Product Information collection

Title: Anne Klein nylon dress for Junior Sophisticates
Date(s): 1961
Contributor(s): E. I. du Pont de Nemours & Company (originator)
Description: Written on verso: The bare-backed full skirted dress is seen here in an exciting stretch knit with an interesting crepe surface. Anne Klein of Junior Sophisticates has designed this late day dress in poppy red with the back plunging to the waist and the shirt shirred into soft fullness. The fabric is of 100% nylon and luxurious to touch. This item is priced at about $60.00.
Collection ID: DuPont Textile Fibers Product Information photographs (Accession 1984.259)
Hagley ID: 1984259_5907
Collection: Dupont Textile Fibers Product Information collection

Title: Nylon dance dress by Wilson Folmar of Edward Abbott
Date(s): 1961
Contributor(s): E. I. du Pont de Nemours & Company (originator)
Description: Written on verso: The short, covered dance frock is high fashion from the designing hand of Wilson Folmar of Edward Abbott. The sure fire elements in this dance dress are the deliciousness of the tangerine color and the soft floatiness of the chiffon-a combination of nylon and silk by American Silk Mills which had proved its practical as well as its fashion value. The elbow sleeved gold embroidered over blouse is Turkish in feeling. This item costs approximately $325.
Collection ID: DuPont Textile Fibers Product Information photographs (Accession 1984.259)
Hagley ID: 1984259_5917
Collection: Dupont Textile Fibers Product Information collection

Title: Fabrics and moisture resistance
Date(s): 1946-06-03
Contributor(s): E.I. du Pont de Nemours & Company. Public Relations Department (associated name), E.I. du Pont de Nemours & Company. Textile Fibers Department (originator)
Description: Press release describing a presentation given by Dr. W. W. Watkins on the work to make nylon, rayon, and other types of textiles resistant to water, light, and acid.
Collection ID: DuPont Textile Fibers Product Information photographs (Accession 1984.259)
Hagley ID: 1984259_010913_155
Collection: Dupont Textile Fibers Product Information collection

Title: Young girl wearing nylon dress
Date(s): 1949
Contributor(s): E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company. Public Relations Department (associated name), E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company. Textile Fibers Department (originator)
Description: Photograph of young girl wearing nylon dress from the film 'This is Nylon'.
Collection ID: DuPont Textile Fibers Product Information photographs (Accession 1984.259)
Hagley ID: 1984259_122812_062
Collection: Dupont Textile Fibers Product Information collection

Title: Opening Remarks and Annual Shipments by Denier
Date(s): 1965-05-05
Contributor(s): Rutledge, Charles H. (author), E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company. Public Relations Department (associated name), E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company. Textile Fibers Department (originator)
Description: Correspondence from Charles Rutledge regarding his opening remarks for the Hosiery Manufacturers Convention as well as statistics on nylon shipments according to denier.
Collection ID: DuPont Textile Fibers Product Information photographs (Accession 1984.259)
Hagley ID: 1984259_121412_020
Collection: Dupont Textile Fibers Product Information collection

Title: Memorandum on '20 Years of Nylon'
Date(s): 1959-01
Contributor(s): E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company. Public Relations Department (associated name), E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company. Textile Fibers Department (originator)
Description: Memo describing the history and uses of nylon.
Collection ID: DuPont Textile Fibers Product Information photographs (Accession 1984.259)
Hagley ID: 1984259_121412_021
Collection: Dupont Textile Fibers Product Information collection

Title: History of Hosiery Fibers: The Past 50 Years
Date(s): 1966-12-19
Contributor(s): Gardner, Robert B. (author), E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company. Public Relations Department (associated name), E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company. Textile Fibers Department (originator)
Description: Preliminary article written for Hosiery and Underwear Review on the history of hosiery and DuPont nylon.
Collection ID: DuPont Textile Fibers Product Information photographs (Accession 1984.259)
Hagley ID: 1984259_121912_032
Collection: Dupont Textile Fibers Product Information collection

Title: Woman wearing bikini made of nylon
Date(s): 1965-12
Contributor(s): E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company. Public Relations Department (associated name), E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company. Textile Fibers Department (originator)
Description: Woman at Beach Surf Club in Fort Lauderdale wearing two-piece bathing suit made of Antron nylon.
Collection ID: DuPont Textile Fibers Product Information photographs (Accession 1984.259)
Hagley ID: 1984259_010313_068
Collection: Dupont Textile Fibers Product Information collection

Title: Tongue-in-Cheek' Report on First 25 Years of Nylon at the 61st Annual Convention of the National Association of Hosiery Manufacturers
Date(s): 1965-04-04
Contributor(s): Rutledge, Charles H. (author), E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company. Public Relations Department (associated name), E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company. Textile Fibers Department (originator)
Description: Transcript of talk delivered by a du Pont company employee at the Hotel Claridge in Atlantic City, New Jersey regarding the manufacturing of women's hosiery.
Collection ID: DuPont Textile Fibers Product Information photographs (Accession 1984.259)
Hagley ID: 1984259_121312_002
Collection: Dupont Textile Fibers Product Information collection

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