Not last night but the night before, 12 Cissy owners came a-knocking at my door, As I ran out, they ran in and knocked me on the head with a rolling pin.
Price Hike in 1959 to $4.00 for each piece! FAO Schwarz’s Catalog Numbers were 25-4, negligee, and 25-36, pink silk nightie. MA’s numbers were 22-26 and 22-25, respectively.
Only One Negligee Set in 1959. • And a beautiful one it was with a flowing lace illusion negligee with 3/4 length sleeves and Val lace trim at neck, cuffs and hem. The gown had a fine silk crepe, tightly-pleated floor-length skirt. Its bodice, with its flattering scoop neckline, was the same lace illusion as the robe. It was also trimmed in Val lace at the neck, arms and hem. Two silk ribbon roses were tacked at the center front waistline. The gown closed in back with three square snaps. Both Elise and Cissette had shadow negligee sets. Elise’s style number was 1725 and Cissette’s Queen Travel Trousseau was #2295.