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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: 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: 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: Estevez evening gown in nylon
Date(s): 1961
Contributor(s): E. I. du Pont de Nemours & Company (originator)
Description: Written on verso: The golden glow of drama by Estevez, a young and talented designer who has never underestimated drama in fashion. He knows what a long stole can do to vary the lines of a shirred top ball dress with panel back. He also knows the feeling of airy and romantic moonlight that can be caught by the play of lights on this gauzy gold and white evening gown-made in a dramatic sheer of nylon and 'Chromeflex' yarn of metallized 'Mylar' polyester film. This is the kind of dress men...
Show moreWritten on verso: The golden glow of drama by Estevez, a young and talented designer who has never underestimated drama in fashion. He knows what a long stole can do to vary the lines of a shirred top ball dress with panel back. He also knows the feeling of airy and romantic moonlight that can be caught by the play of lights on this gauzy gold and white evening gown-made in a dramatic sheer of nylon and 'Chromeflex' yarn of metallized 'Mylar' polyester film. This is the kind of dress men understand. This item is priced at approximately $265.
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Collection ID: DuPont Textile Fibers Product Information photographs (Accession 1984.259)
Hagley ID: 1984259_5918
Collection: Dupont Textile Fibers Product Information collection

Title: Wilson Folmar for Edward Abbott
Date(s): 1961
Contributor(s): E. I. du Pont de Nemours & Company (originator)
Description: Written on verso: The overblouse for evening continues to be fashion news, as seen in this white and crystal costume of nylon lace designed by Wilson Folmar for Edward Abbott. Its slim sheath of a dress stops short at the ankle, a length that is fashion right for this autumn's slim evening skirts. The covered over blouse with elbow length sleeves is fringed with crystal beads like a chandelier. This item costs approximately $475.
Collection ID: DuPont Textile Fibers Product Information photographs (Accession 1984.259)
Hagley ID: 1984259_5925
Collection: Dupont Textile Fibers Product Information collection

Title: Nat Kaplan beaded short evening dress in nylon
Date(s): 1961
Contributor(s): E. I. du Pont de Nemours & Company (originator)
Description: Written on verso: Glitter from the 1920s inspired Nat Kaplan to make this short sparkle of a dance dress with beaded fringe at the hem. If Chanel had made a dress like this when she first shocked the world with short skirts 30 years ago, it might have glittered just as much but not so enduringly as this dress, because American Silk Mills' chiffon is made strong enough by DuPont nylon to hold all this lavish beading. This item costs approximately $175.
Collection ID: DuPont Textile Fibers Product Information photographs (Accession 1984.259)
Hagley ID: 1984259_5919
Collection: Dupont Textile Fibers Product Information collection

Title: Nylon evening dresses
Date(s): 1961
Contributor(s): E. I. du Pont de Nemours & Company (originator)
Description: Written on verso: Glitter as an integral part of evening elegance ranks high in this season's fashion picture. The glittering understated evening dress, uncomplicated but lavish, is a specialty of Roxane of Samuel Winston, interpreted here in nylon and metallic lace re-studded with gold paillettes. Ceil Chapman who has helped make women across the country evening fashion conscious, presents the ultimate in this asymmetric gown, a delicate nylon lace embroidered in a gossamer pattern in gold...
Show moreWritten on verso: Glitter as an integral part of evening elegance ranks high in this season's fashion picture. The glittering understated evening dress, uncomplicated but lavish, is a specialty of Roxane of Samuel Winston, interpreted here in nylon and metallic lace re-studded with gold paillettes. Ceil Chapman who has helped make women across the country evening fashion conscious, presents the ultimate in this asymmetric gown, a delicate nylon lace embroidered in a gossamer pattern in gold lame.
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Collection ID: DuPont Textile Fibers Product Information photographs (Accession 1984.259)
Hagley ID: 1984259_5921
Collection: Dupont Textile Fibers Product Information collection

Title: Rudolf evening dress in nylon
Date(s): 1961
Contributor(s): E. I. du Pont de Nemours & Company (originator)
Description: Written on verso: The sheath with a train has returned this season, seen here with a covered look to the bodice and great richness of fabric. Designed by Rudolf, the body of the dress is a cloque brocade in charcoal and silver, in a an imported fabric of nylon and metallic yarns. The wide satin cummerbund and floating train form a splash of cherry to add drama to the dress. This item costs approximately $275.
Collection ID: DuPont Textile Fibers Product Information photographs (Accession 1984.259)
Hagley ID: 1984259_5920
Collection: Dupont Textile Fibers Product Information collection

Title: Magnolia Gardens in Charleston, S.C.
Date(s): 1905
Contributor(s): Du Pont, Pierre S. (Pierre Samuel), 1870-1954 (former owner)
Collection ID: P.S. du Pont Longwood photograph collection (Accession 1969.002)
Hagley ID: 1969_2_3314
Collection: P.S. du Pont Longwood photographs

Title: Magnolia Gardens in Charleston, S.C.
Date(s): 1905
Contributor(s): Du Pont, Pierre S. (Pierre Samuel), 1870-1954 (former owner)
Collection ID: P.S. du Pont Longwood photograph collection (Accession 1969.002)
Hagley ID: 1969_2_3316
Collection: P.S. du Pont Longwood photographs

Title: Magnolia Gardens in Charleston, S.C.
Date(s): 1905
Contributor(s): Du Pont, Pierre S. (Pierre Samuel), 1870-1954 (former owner)
Collection ID: P.S. du Pont Longwood photograph collection (Accession 1969.002)
Hagley ID: 1969_2_3318
Collection: P.S. du Pont Longwood photographs

Title: Magnolia Gardens in Charleston, S.C.
Date(s): 1905
Contributor(s): Du Pont, Pierre S. (Pierre Samuel), 1870-1954 (former owner)
Collection ID: P.S. du Pont Longwood photograph collection (Accession 1969.002)
Hagley ID: 1969_2_3317
Collection: P.S. du Pont Longwood photographs

Title: Lake at Magnolia Gardens in Charleston, S.C.
Date(s): 1905
Contributor(s): Du Pont, Pierre S. (Pierre Samuel), 1870-1954 (former owner)
Collection ID: P.S. du Pont Longwood photograph collection (Accession 1969.002)
Hagley ID: 1969_2_3315
Collection: P.S. du Pont Longwood photographs

Title: Magnolia Gardens in Charleston, S.C.
Date(s): 1905
Contributor(s): Du Pont, Pierre S. (Pierre Samuel), 1870-1954 (former owner)
Collection ID: P.S. du Pont Longwood photograph collection (Accession 1969.002)
Hagley ID: 1969_2_3319
Collection: P.S. du Pont Longwood photographs