Dress #83.2: Charles James dress in green mouse This teacup design is from

This teacup design is from my own collection

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a 1950 dress designed by Charles James

an American dress from the early 19th century

Dress #83.2: Charles James dress in green mouse This teacup design is fromThis hand stitched paper dress is based on a green wool mohair sheath made by Charles James in 1952 1953 as a sample for New York ready to wear manufacturer Samuel Winston. That relationship eventually ended in a lawsuit for breach of contract, as James was convinced that Winston was stealing his designs for one of his other labels, without crediting James. James eventually won back pay, but did not succeed with the claim of piracy. The dress is