Two Bonnie Cashin Coats, One Pants, Two Patterns, 1960s

This lot contains 5 items:
2. Coat, pant, pattern (3 items)
3. Coat, pattern (2 items)

THE FIRST
This coat is made of tan suede with raglan sleeves, pockets over each hip, and a center front suede tab and gold-tone metal buckle closure.
Label: Sills / A Bonnie Cashin Design

Approximate Measurements:
Shoulders: 18"
Chest: 41"
Waist: 46"
Hips: 48"
Length (high shoulder point to hem): 40.5"
Sleeve (center back neck to hem): 30"

THE SECOND
This second group contains a coat, pants, and pattern for the coat.

The pattern is for the coat and is made of 18 pieces.

The coat is made of blue leather and is lined with a plaid in blue, red, white, and yellow. The coat is cut with a fold down collar, long sleeves, a pocket over each hip in the pricess seam, and a center front gold-tone button closure. The blue jersey pants are trimmed with blue leather around the waistline and down the side seam. The pants close with a zip at the side.
Coat Label: Sills / A Bonnie Cashin Design
Pants Label: Unlabeled, attributed to Bonnie Cashin
Size Label: Both unlabeled

COAT
Approximate Measurements:
Shoulders: 15.5"
Chest: 36"
Waist: 36"
Hips: 39"
Length (high shoulder point to hem): 32.5"
Sleeve (center back neck to hem): 32"

PANTS
Approximate Measurements:
Waist: 27"
Hips: 35"
Length (high shoulder point to hem): 41"
This lot is located in Chicago.
Property of the Missouri Historical Society, sold to benefit Acquisitions and Conservation

Condition:

THE FIRST
The overall condition is fair as there is some minor fading on the shoulders and a small tear in the suede at the center front near the left buckle.

THE SECOND
The overall condition of the coat is good with some minor fading on the front shoulders and some chips in the gold-tone buttons. The pants are in fair condition with stable jersey, but fading and wear marks in the leather trim. The pattern is in good condition.

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