Typed captions: "Can't wait: After waiting for hours to buy nylons after they went on sale post World War II, this young woman couldn't wait to get home to put them on." "Royal welcome home was given nylon as it made its post-war appearance in...
Typed caption: "Henry Miller's home, Barley Mill Road, opposite Hall of Records, where bridge is now. Miller was foreman of millwright and wheelright at Hagley Yard."
Typed caption: "Upper Hagley works on the Brandywine were built in 1812. It was at this mill where Alexis I. du Pont, third son of E. I. du Pont de Nemours, was injured on Saturday afternoon, August 22, 1857 which resulted in his death the...
Visiting South Philadelphia Works and Escort ; Typed on back: "Technical Magazine Editors at South Philadelphia Works, Westinghouse Electric & Manufacturing Company, April 15, 1925 ; Front Row, Left to Right -- E.H. Thompson, Representing Power;...
Typed caption: Traveling? No need to leave this one at home. The yards and yards of sweeping jersey of 'Qiana' nylon take up little room when packed�will shed rumples in no time flat. The bare halter is held by a slender rope at the neck. From...
Typed caption: Not a shirtdress but derived from something equally as all American-the varsity jacket. The button back top is caught at the cuffs and waist with navy ribbing, The effect is sporty and carefree. The red, white and blue print is...
Typed caption: Hot, bold geometrics for a cool summer night. Dominic Rompollo cuts this electric striped jersey into a dramatic gown with dolman sleeves, a high sashed waist and a super full skirt. In fluid, wrinkle resisting 'Qiana' nylon, it's...
Typed caption: Here's a grand entrance dress by Abe Schrader in the luxury fiber, 'Qiana' nylon--in this season's favorite white ground print with yellow centered black flowers. The slightly fitted jacket is back belted and buttoned in rhinestone...
Typed caption: This crisply cut safari shirtdress could see day after day of sight seeing�shopping�could even take in a lunch at the Embassy. It�s shantung of 'Qiana' nylon, chosen by George Halley for its shape keeping qualities, its soft,...
Typed caption: The caftan is bringing new freedom to fashion--as well it should. It's the kind go shape almost any woman can wear and look her loveliest. This one by Maurice Antaya is in a sea foam colored jersey of 'Qiana' nylon zapped with a band...
Typed caption: Halston makes his debut in loungewear for Dorian with this lovely outgoing or stay at home caftan in flowing jersey of luxurious 'Qiana' nylon. It comes with a wide sash that can be wrapped as a turban as shown--or clinched at the...
Typed caption: The jumpsuit is an easy relaxed way to dress--a pants look that's much in the news. One of the prettiest from loungewear to dress up fall and winter social festivities is Vanity Fair's chic zip front jumpsuit, full sleeved with newsy...
Typed caption: Feminine-but not fussy. Oscar de La Renta translates the look into a stunning evening outfit. The skirt and cardigan blazer are in satin of 'Qiana' nylon--printed in a gigantic, untraditional plaid that carries the sportswear look...
Typed caption: Pants come in two pieces-and in one piece-like this witty outfit by Posh. From neck to knee it skims the body in a black and white jungle print-then flares out into wide, wide strips of brilliant color--all in slinky jersey of...
Typed caption: An Oriental inspiration--the elegant kimono dress by Paganne. Not for the boudoir, but for special evenings away or at home. The fabric is a soft, fluid jersey of 'Qiana' nylon, with delicate tracings of black branches on soft green,...
Typed caption: There's pure theater in this grand entrance dress. And such authority in its sumptuous jersey of 'Qiana' nylon. Donald Brooks takes vibrant slices in white, navy and kelly green. Stems them from one shoulder on the bias. Sweeps them...
Typed caption: 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...