Bonnie Cashin Cape, Coat with Belt, Dress with Belt, Hooded Sweater, Two Sketches, 1960-70s

THE FIRST
This group includes a coat and a copy of a sketch of the coat. The copy of the sketch includes a swatch of the fabric that is stapled to the sketch. The copy of the sketch features the signature of the designer "Bonnie Cashin" and the date "Mar 73".

Grey wool coat lined with a red, orange, and black wool plaid. This one-piece coat is cut with a separate vest that is sewn to the coat at the side seams. The coat is cut with a wide lapel, raglan sleeves, a pocket sewn over each hip, and closes down the center front of the vest with three snaps and a belt. The vest is made of plaid on the exterior, lined with grey wool, and trimmed with black leather.
Label: Sills / A Bonnie Cashin Design / Leather Clean Only

Approximate Measurements:
Shoulders: 21"
Chest: 40"
Waist: 48"
Hips: 51"
Length (high shoulder point to hem): 40.5"
Sleeve (center back neck to hem): 31"

THE SECOND
This group includes a cape, hooded knit top, and copy of a sketch of the cape. The copy of the sketch features the cape and a swatch of a similar fabric to the one actually used, along with the name of the designer "Bonnie Cashin", the year "Feb 1975", and the message "A great swirly hunk of beautiful fabric with a belted scarf front - worn with a leather skirt and jersey shirt"

Cape
The cape is made of a dark grey/purple Alpaca-style fabric (fiber unidentified) that is cut with a wide sweep and edged with brown suede. The cape's collar extends into panels at the center front. These panels are shown in the illustration as being belted to the body, but this cape does not come with a belt.
Label: Sills / A Bonnie Cashin Design / Leather Clean Only
Size Label: Unlabeled

Approximate Measurements:
Shoulders: 20"
Length (high shoulder point to hem): 50.5"

Hooded Top
Black knit top with a hood that features a point at the center front. The top is a pull-over style that closes at the center front neck with snaps. The top is trimmed with black leather around the hood and center front closure.
Label: Sills / A Bonnie Cashin Design
Size Label: Unlabeled

Approximate Measurements:
Shoulders: 15"
Chest: 34"
Waist: 32"
Hips: 36"
Length (high shoulder point to hem): 23.5"
Sleeve (center back neck to hem): 30"

THE THIRD
Red wool jersey dress trimmed with red leather around the neckline. The dress is cut with a wide shawl collar and long sleeves. The dress comes with a separate red leather belt.
Label: A Bonnie Cashin / Sills and Co
Size Label: Unlabeled

Approximate Measurements:
Shoulders: 17"
Chest: 34"
Waist: 32"
Hips: 36"
Length (high shoulder point to hem): 54"
Sleeve (center back neck to hem): 25.5"

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

This lot is located in Chicago.