Two Bonnie Cashin Coats, Skirt, Two Patterns, Two Sketches, and One Photograph, 1970s

THE FIRST
This group contains a coat, pattern of the coat, photo of the coat being worn, and a copy of a sketch of the coat.

The photographic print is black and white and features a model wearing the coat.

The copy of a sketch of the coat shows the signature of the designer "Bonnie Cashin", the date "Aug '75", and the message "Outside seaming all stitchery unlined suede". On top of this copy of a sketch are hand-written notes in pencil that state "Spring 1976" and "3532".

The pattern for the coat contains fifteen pieces.

The coat is made of tan/yellow suede with a notched lapel, raglan sleeves, and a body of the coat that is made of large panels of suede with the seams raised towards the outside of the coat. There are patch pockets sewn over each hip, and the coat closes at the center front with self-fabric ties.
Label: Unlabeled, attributed to Bonnie Cashin
Size Label: Unlabeled

Approximate Measurements:
Shoulders: 19"
Chest: 40"
Waist: 41"
Hips: 46"
Length (high shoulder point to hem): 44"
Sleeve (center back neck to hem): 31'"

THE SECOND
This second group contains a coat, skirt, pattern for the coat, and a copy of a sketch of the coat. Please note there are several moth holes in the coat and skirt and these two items are sold as examples of Cashin's work and are not meant to be worn. The items could be worn, but there are several visible moth holes.

The copy of the sketch of the coat features the signature of "Bonnie Cashin" and the date "Feb '74" and the words "check outside plaid inside", and there is a swatch of the fabric stapled to the page.

The pattern for the coat contains twenty-two pieces.

The coat and skirt are made of a thick woven wool in brown and white that features a herringbone pattern on one side and a plaid on the other. The coat is cut with a wide fold down collar, long sleeves, and a sweeping hem that falls into folds at the side, which is then secured with brown suede tabs and buckles under each arm. The coat is edged with brown suede, has a pocket over each hip, and closes at the center front with one brown suede tab and gold-tone buckle.

The skirt is cut with the plaid on the exterior and herringbone on the interior, a pocket over each hip, and trimmed with brown suede around the waistline and at each pocket. The skirt is unlined and closes at the side with a zip.
Coat and Skirt Label: Sills / A Bonnie Cashin Design / Leather Clean Only
Size Label: Both are unlabeled

Approximate Measurements:
Shoulders: 20"
Chest: 36"
Waist: 49"
Hips: 56"
Length (high shoulder point to hem): 46"
Sleeve (center back neck to hem): 33"

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

This lot is located in Chicago.

Condition:

THE FIRST
The overall condition of the coat is good with fading/discoloration at the shoudlers and collar, and a rectangle mark at the center back between the shoudlers. The condition of the pattern, photo, and copy of the sketch is good.

THE SECOND
The overall condition is poor as there are several moth holes. This item is sold as an example of Bonnie Cashin's work and is not meant to be worn. The skirt is in poor condition with several moth holes and splits in the leather trim. The condition of the copy of the sketch and the pattern are good.

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Timothy Long

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Mr. Long has nearly 20 years of experience as a curator of fashion and decorative arts in museums including the Museum of London, the Museum at the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York, and the Chicago History Museum. At Hindman, he works with individual clients, collectors, dealers, and museums to bring to auction collections of couture and luxury accessories. Mr. Long’s recent publications include Charles James: Designer in Detail and a chapter on the same designer in London Couture: British Luxury 1923–1975, both published by V&A Publishing.

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