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"T'ai Yuan" robe
"T'ai Yuan" A) Kimono robe of red silk with hand-painted image of T'ai Yuan with magenta lotus flower in left hand and blue crane in right hand. B) Tie belt of matching fabric.
"Artemis" robe
"Artemis" A) Kimono of dark purple silk. Hand-painted image of Artemis on back with flowers in right hand and peacock at left hand. Full length; long sleeves. Opens center front. Slits at side seams for belt. B) Tie belt of purple silk.
Bead necklaces
Masai necklace of three separate graduated rings. Rings are beaded in alternating vertical rows of red, white, blue, orange, white and green. Each ring closes with a handmade wire hook & eye.
Beaded bracelet
Maasai beaded wristband style bracelet in predominant colors of iridescent purple, light blue and red with yellow plastic spacers. One-inch wide with handmade wire hook closure.
Beaded bracelet
Maasai beaded wristband style bracelet in black, white, blue, orange and yellow with white plastic spacers. One-inch wide with closure of two handmade wire hook & eyes.
Beaded bracelet
Maasai beaded armband/cuff in red triangle motif with three white and one green plastic spacers. Closure of three handmade wire hook & eyes; 2-1/4” wide.
Beaded brocade dress
Evening gown of heavy-weight bronze silk with metallic gold, red, green and brown silk embroidery. Strapless sheath silhouette trimmed with brown velvet above bust, and embellished with heavy beading at the bodice; train cascades from inside back of bodice; multiple hook and eye closures with zipper; lined with orange acetate.
Beaded cuff
Maasai beaded armband/cuff in multicolor triangular design with red, white and blue plastic spacers. Closure of three handmade wire hook & eyes; 3-3/4” wide.
Beaded cuff
Maasai beaded armband/cuff predominantly designed in shades of blue with yellow plastic spacers. Closure of leather with three black snaps; 2-1/2” wide.
Beaded cuff
Maasai beaded armband/cuff in multicolor triangular design with blue, orange, yellow, white and red plastic spacers. Closure of two handmade wire hook & eyes; 3-1/2” wide.
Beaded earrings
Pair of Maasai earrings in open oval design of blue, white, red, and green vertical bands. Earrings are bordered in blue beads on the interior and a row of yellow and alternating blue/white rows around the exterior.
Beaded earrings
Pair of Maasai earrings of multicolor seed beads in circular shape with two hanging strands of matching beads ending in cowrie shells.
Beaded necklace
Maasai face neckpiece of multicolored seed beads trimmed in silver hanging paillettes. Headpiece is designed with central ½” wide vertical band with triangular lower(?) section and semicircular upper(?) section. Center band of two rows of beads forms headband.
Beaded necklace
Maasai tribal choker necklace. Choker is styled as a 1” wide band of alternating vertical bands of red and black wheat beads separated by spacers of white plastic simulating ivory. The bottom of the choker is trimmed with a row of yellow seed beads from which hang 1” pieces of silver chain ending with circular silver paillettes. Tie closure.
Beaded necklace
Maasai tribal choker necklace. Choker is styled as a 1-1/2” beaded band in vertical rows of orange, red, green, white and black with large mother-of-pearl button at center front and two smaller buttons on the sides. The bottom of the choker is trimmed in alternating black and white wheat beads and has a scalloped edge of orange seed beads from which hang 1” pieces of silver chain ending with circular silver paillettes. Tie closure.
Black evening dress
Dress of black silk; full-length with slight train; gently from hips; high boat neck in front; empire waist with gathers at bust; fitted at waist with hip darts; back has 16 fabric straps hanging vertically to waist covered with rhinestone and bead embellishment; folded silk panels hang to the back sewn into side seams; CB zipper up to waist; black lining; dress has interior belt that snaps in back; built in strapless, backless black bra
Black velvet coat
Jacket of black velvet with continuous, two-inch black satin border along edges of body; collarless; no closure. Fingertip-length; long, wide sleeves with one-inch black satin cuffs similar to border. Left and right front sides of jacket naturally overlap at center, curving from top of jacket through to the bottom so that the front of the jacket is slightly shorter than the back. Horizontal stitching in two-inch panels creates quilted texture. Black lining; padded shoulders; large interior armholes ending right above natural waist; large interior pockets at left and right follow shape of garment, beginning at about waist-height.
Caftan
"Fairies in Flight" caftan-style dress of green silk and multiple bands of trim. Front yoke is peacock feather print. Main back triangular panel is collage of appliqué in flora and fauna with fairies in flight and bluebirds. Designer's label at bottom point of exterior back panel: "Amy Zerner"
Caftan
"Untitled" Caftan style dress of navy and white silk in floral motif of repeated blocks giving a trellis effect. Long, raglan style sleeves. Full length. Convertible collar. Center front opening with 3 navy, circular buttons and four loops.
Coat
Coat of butter yellow cashmere. Tent-style coat with A-line flare, just above knee-length. Long sleeves. Center front closure with three buttons. Two large patch pockets at front hips. Four box pleats on back. Unlined, but with band of yellow material inside back running from armhole to armhole to help keep the structure of the back pleats. Label: "Valentino / Made in Italy".
Coat
Long patchwork coat; large rectangles of various colors; leather trim on seams; pockets hidden in front princess seams; no collar; no lining. "Oscar de la Renta"
Coat
...Coat of rust-colored acrylic. 3/4 length sleeves with roll back cuffs. Calf-length. Center front is cut at a diagonal from the waist up with a 2" piece attached with rounded corners. Welt front pockets; pockets are almost vertical. Designer's label: "Pierre Balmain / Paris" Handwritten couture label behind: "174113 hiver 2000"
Coat
Clutch coat of brown, green, and red velvet with brown fox fur trim; velvet has patchwork appearance with multiple floral and paisley designs; exterior and interior are quilted together in a floral design with brown thread. "Oscar de la Renta"
Coat
Coat of red wool tartan. Waist-length with collar. Wide quarter-length sleeves with seam down center arm; no cuffs. Double breasted; 8 rounded black plastic buttons reinforced with 2 large snaps center front; bound button holes. Seam center back; fully lined in black satin.
Coat ensemble
Coat ensemble. a) Blouse of rust-colored silk. Princess seams; collar extends to form long scarf. Long sleeves; cuffs with placket and button closure. Gathers at center front neckline. Center back seam opens at top with two buttons as closure. b) Skirt of burgundy acrylic. Straight style with slit at center front. Below knee length; 1" waistband. Center back zipper closure with button on waistband. Lined in matching burgundy synthetic. Designer label: Yves Saint Laurent / rive gauche Evidence of label removed. c) Overcoat of burgundy acrylic. Calf-length; notched lapel; side slit pockets hidden in princess seams. Long, two-piece sleeves with three non-functioning buttons on sleeve vents. Single button closure. Lined in black jacquard with "YSL" logo motif. Designer label: Yves Sain Laurent / rive gauche Evidence of label removed. d) Belt of brown leather; 1" wide. Rectangular gold buckle stamped "Yves Saint Laurent."
Cocktail dress
Cocktail dress of blue silk taffeta with faint floral watered-silk print; floral brocade print. Round neckline; 24 non-working tiny buttons from center front neckline to waist. Puffed cap sleeves have four tucks into one tiny button just under shoulder. Neckline princess seams to seam around hips; front princess seams have inverted pleats at waist; seams in front and back from armhole to hips 1 1/2" apart into seams at hips. Skirt is below the knee in front; slight train in back. Center back zipper; 3" wide crinoline encased around hem; black lining. Designer's label at center back: "Oscar de la Renta"
Cocktail dress
Cocktail dress of black silk chiffon with two tiers of black ostrich feathers and lightly beaded chiffon at hemline. V-shaped neckline is trimmed with hanging black beads. Adjustable spaghetti strap shoulders. Knee length. Center back zipper closure. Lined in black polyester.
Cocktail ensemble
Dress of ivory open-weave wool/cashmere knit with crisscrossed bands of roped metallic thread and seed beads in shades of blues and black. Trimmed with random strands of blue/green metallic threads. Long asymmetric sleeves with deep armhole; scoop neckline. Knee-length. Lined in off-white, fine wool jersey. No label in dress. Sandals of royal blue peau de soie accented with striped bands of black satin. Open-toe; 4 ½” spike heel and ankle straps with blue ribbon bow at back.
Collar-style necklace
Maasai collar style necklace beaded in predominant shades of orange and yellow. Necklace is constructed of three circular bands of beading in uniform pattern wired together. The three bands are not connected at the center back and each separate ring closes with its own handmade wire hook & eye.
"Courage" Jacket
"Courage" Jacket of red silk and black doupionni silk with multiple bands of trim. Long sleeves with cutwork circles and 3" cuffs; 3/4 length. Main back pane with abstract flora and fauna with tiger appliqué and beading and attached hummingbird charm. Large patch pockets. Lined in iridescent red fabric. Designer's label at center back: "Amy Zerner"
"Dragonfly Magic" caftan
Caftan style dress of green and purple tie-dyed cotton with gold Lurex threads and multiple bands of trim on front. Main back triangular panel is appliqué collage of landscape with flora and fauna and three dragonflies. Designer's label at bottom point of panel on back: "Amy Zerner"
Dress
Tank dress of ecru silk organza and cotton with floral embellishment of self-fabric at center neckline; bodice is composed of vertical panels of mesh, stretch nylon, and cotton; skirt of paneled, crinkled cotton has ties that can be cinched up gathering the fabric; underskirt of silk organza with ties to raise skirt in sections; full-length; center-back zip closure. Label: Donna Karan/ (Duplicate/ Not For Sale/ Style # Z2043)
Dress
Dress of violet paisley silk crepe with black, cream, and teal accents; crepe is gathered at neckline and attached to a brass metal neck adornment with open-front; V-neckline bodice wraps around at front into wide waistband; side-zip closure under left arm; large, loose bracelet-length sleeves are gathered at the wrists into a ½” cuff with a single button closure; knee-length skirt is heavily gathered into waistband and has an attached slip of red crepe. Designer's label: "Etro"
Dress
a) Dress of a full-length drop-waist skirt of woven navy drapery fabric with vertical box pleats, and matt black canvas bodice gently gathered into yoke of black vinyl leather; bodice has a U-dip in back with an elastic strap across the opening; sleeveless with straps of black vinyl leather; lined in fine black cotton. b,c) Sandals with chunky embellishment of black leather pods on two straps of black patent leather woven through brown suede; back strap with section of elastic; flat sandal; size 40. d) Handbag of black patent leather with wide strap of dark brown leather with gray fabric strap woven through it; clutch-style bag with silver and leather frame and wide clasp closure; 14” W, 6” H. e) Belt of black fabric with light brown leather at ends; 3/8” width with silver metal, rectangular buckle; 46” length.
Dress
"Peacock Priestess" caftan dress of turquoise blue net over turquoise blue and green satin with appliqué and real peacock feathers. Back with appliqué medallions.
Dress
Dress of black satin and sheer silk; knee-length; sheath silhouette; satin creates a halter dress; sheer silk covers back and front armholes; low v-neck; front waist seam curves into back princess seams on skirt; front princess seams on skirt; curved triangular section above waist seam in front covering stomach; waistline darts on front bodice; center back zipper, black lining. 26.5" waist. Designer label inside near zipper: "CHADO / ralph rucci"
Dress
a) knee-length dress of navy blue silk; shirt collar; CF has 8 hidden buttons and 2 hidden hook and eye closures; armhole princess seams; CB seam; waist seam; flounce gathers into dress at mid-thigh; ¾ sleeves have cuffs and plackets with 2 buttons; b) matching tie-belt Collar Label: Oscar de la Renta
Dress
Dress of black silk taffeta and black and white cotton; strapless; full-length; bodice of black silk taffeta has uneven horizontal tucks creating a ruching effect across the ribs; bow at CF neckline; full white cotton lawn skirt gathers into waistline; black cotton lawn floral applique covers skirt; CB zipper; 6" wide crinoline around inside of hem; first layer under skirt is sheer white nylon with 6" wide crinoline around inside of hem; bottom layer of skirt is heavy white silk with 6" wide crinoline encased around hem. Designer's label: Oscar de la Renta Size: "8" Origin: "Made / in USA"
Dress
Cocktail dress of black synthetic (rayon/nylon) net over pale pink lining. Wide round neckline; sleeveless upper bodice of plain net with 1/2" ruffle trim at neckline and armholes. Main bodice and knee-length flared skirt have black floral embroidery and beads. Center back zipper closure.
Dress
A) Dress of light green satin; knee-length; sheath silhouette; round neckline; sleeveless; neckline and armhole princess seams; flounce at mid-thigh has 12 gathered sections making puffs; green lining; invisible zipper in left back neckline princess seam; Designer's label at center back neckline: "Oscar de la Renta" Size label: "6" "Made / In U.S.A." Care label. B) Stole of matching fabric, rectangular, 80" x 30"
Dress
Dress of black sheer knit. Cowl neckline is self-faced; sleeveless; knee-length. Bottom has three rows of looped strips of fabric. Lined in black sheer organza.
Dress
Strapless evening dress of black net with black nylon ruffles and beads. Ruffles on bodice/upper part of dress are placed in horizontal rows ½ to 1" wide creating a chevron pattern and are accented with rows of tiny black beads. Dropped waistline; Skirt is full, and has 4 wide ruffled tiers which are each covered with tiers of narrow ruffles with accent rows of tiny black sequins at the top of each narrow ruffle. Center back zipper; interior corset of beige silk, and inner beige silk lining for bodice to dropped waist. Inner off-white grosgrain petersham. Designer's label inside bodice: "Oscar de la Renta" Size label: "8" Origin label: "Made / in U.S.A." Care label: "Professional / Dry Clean / Only"
Dress
Dress of green silk and hand beading. Bodice is green with netting ; V-neck; lace and beading detail on bodice. Strapless, with off-the-shoulder "cap sleeves" of black lace with green beaded floral motif; motif continues over full length skirt. Green sash attached to bodice. Side zipper closure. Designer's label: "Michael Faircloth"
Dress Ensemble
Dress ensemble of black velvet.
Dress ensemble
Ensemble of pale blue silk faille. a) Dress in sheath style. Rounded, shallow neckline; sleeveless; princess seaming; knee-length. Center back zipper with eye-and-hook closure at top. Pale blue silk lining; 3 inch hem line. Designer's label at left of zipper: Bill Blass / Made in U.S.A / of Imported Fabric Three care labels at inside left waist. Size label at inside left waist: "8" b) Coat has open front with high, round neckline and wrist length tapered sleeves. Knee-length; flaring to hem. Slit pockets at waist; lined in ecru silk. Designer's label at back neckline: Bill Blass
Ear cuffs
Pair of Maasai ear cuff style earrings. Could be worn separately or as a pair. A) Arch of cuff is black seed beads trimmed with red and white beads and silver paillettes on short pieces of chain. Rectangular base is of white beads with green, red and black triangular designs separated by a blue plastic spacer. Three 2” strands of wheat beads, chain and silver paillettes hang from the base of the rectangular section. B) Arch of cuff is orange seed beads trimmed with black, white and red beads and silver paillettes on short pieces of chain. Rectangular base is of white beads with red, black and orange triangular designs separated by a blue plastic spacer. Three strands of wheat beads, chain and silver paillettes hang from the base of the rectangular section.
"Empowerment" Jacket
"Empowerment" Jacket of dyed blue, purple and gray silk with multiple bands of trim on front. Long sleeves with 3" cuffs; 3/4 length. Patch pockets of fabric and trim matching sleeve cuffs. Main back panel of collage of multi-printed cottons with female figure and crescent moon. Lined in blue and black houndstooth silk jacquard with abstract paisley accents. Designer's label at center back neckline: "Amy Zerner"
Ensemble
Pantsuit of raspberry colored lamb leather in alligator pattern.
Ensemble
Ensemble. A) Dress of heavy, "felted", dusty pink wool. Sheath-style dress, loose fitting, calf-length. Rounded neckline, sleeveless. Blanket stitch decorative stitching on bodice, and around hem, neck, and armscye. Center back zipper. Lined in matching color silk. Designer's label: "Pierre Balmain / Paris" Handwritten couture number: "74115" B) Coat of heavy, "felted" green wool. Calf length; flat collar lined in pink; pink decorative blanket stitching on bodice and around collar, wrists, and hem; one button at neck and three buttons at waist; side slit pockets; long sleeves with three self-covered buttons; lined in pink wool matching dress. Attached shoulder pads. Designer's label: "Pierre Balmain / Paris" Handwritten couture label underneath: "17h11h Hiver 2000"
Ensemble
A) Top of cream cashmere with round scoop neckline embellished with aqua and crystal faceted gem-like beads of various shpes and sizes short sleeves; hip length, 3'' opening at center-back neckline with hook and eye closure at top. Designer and size label at center back B) Pants of bright aqua cotton/silk blend; crisp, flat fabric has light blue contrast stitch; 2'' waistband with contrast stitch of 4 horizontal lines; 2 horizontal slit pockets at front; full-length, straight leg. Designer label at center back, another label appears to have been cut.
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