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Cocktail dress
A) Cocktail dress of black knit crepe. Wide, rounded neckline; 3/4 length sleeves; mid-calf length. Standard four-dart waist trimmed with big black taffeta bow. Trailing ends of bow are sewn into gore insert on straight skirt. Designer Label: Marusia / Original B) Belt of black knit crepe.
Brocade ensemble
Ensemble of heavy, padded(?) orange and gold brocade. A) Cape of orange and gold brocade. Rounded collar; center front opening with nine self-covered buttons. Slit openings for arms. Lined in orange silk. Designer's label at inside back collar: "Arnold Scaasi" B) Evening gown of matching fabric. High rounded neckline at front; camisole neckline at back. A-line silhouette, princess style back, darts at front at waist. Sleeveless with wide "straps". 22" metal zipper at back. Lined in orange silk. Designer's label at inside back near collar: "Arnold Scaasi".
Lime green evening dress
Evening ensemble of white woven fabric with abstract large-scale floral pattern in shades of bright light lime green. A) Jacket with revers collar, high collar with ruffle band-like collar, center front button placket with four round self-covered buttons, bound button holes, center front opening and neckline and cuffs and hip-length hem trimmed in ruffle, long two-part kimono sleeves, boxy fit, fully lined. B) Dress with slight v-shaped scoop neckline, sleeveless, empire waistline, a-line silhouette, maxi length, center back zipper, lined in white. Label: Arnold Scaasi.
Brown satin dress
Dress of brown satin. Coat dress style, 3/4 sleeve; lined in red silk at skirt. Designer Label: Linda Kinoshita / New York
Chiffon dress
Dress of blue/green ombre chiffon. Bateau neckline in front that created a shallow "V" a center back. Long kimono style sleeves with one triangular gusset and one rectangular insert at each underarm. Loose fit with a slight widening towards hemline of dress. Closure of eight navy chiffon covered buttons and button loops at center back neckline. Attached sleeveless slip of navy silk with V-neckline at front and deep V at back. Designer label:" Arnold Scaasi" Origin label: "Made / in USA"
Wool coat
Coat of light-weight bright green wool with two self-covered buttons. Collarless, but with tiny revere at neck closing. Slightly fitted at waist with slight flair at hips. Size 10 or 12. Sophie (label missing) Saks Fifth Avenue.
Black combination
Combinations(?) of black silk taffeta with double net flounce at bottom. Camisole top attached at natural waist, small cap sleeves. Opens down the front with covered buttons, some non-functional and covering hook-and-eyes. Size 16
Skirt suit
Suit in mustard yellow mohair wool with blouse. A) Jacket is knee length with dolman sleeves; long side vents and no buttons for closure; Lined in same color crepe. Designer Label: B. H. Wragge Retailer Label: Neiman-Marcus B) Short blouse of mustard color raw silk with dolman sleeves and collar; Short opening at front neck with frog closure. C) Skirt of knee length in same fabric as jacket with side zipper. Back lining only.
Dinner gown
Long dinner gown of black wool; trimmed with black satin shawl collar, finely pleated, crossed in front surplice style extending just over hips; straight silhouette in front; bias cut back; slightly padded shoulders; uneven hemline in front where squared piece cut out in front of feet; With V shaped fluted white satin dickie in front, high neck band, which is listed on individual record.
Pant ensemble
Pant ensemble of charcoal black wool. A) Overblouse top with beige border on hem made of course weave. Built up neckline. Elbow length sleeves. Center back closure with four novelty buttons and button loops. B) High-waisted slacks with tapered leg. Matching novelty buttons trim the side seams of each pant leg. Side zipper closure with hook and eye. Fabric selvage inside pant states "Capri".
Ribbed knit dress
Black wool ribbed knit jumper dress; deep v-neck. Unlined, but front of neckline reinforced with black grosgrain ribbon.
Hooded raincoat
A) Raincoat of iridescent brown "elkskin". Street length. Full-length sleeves w/buttons at cuffs. CF opening with 4 large brown circular buttons. Angled slit pockets at sides. Unlined, back of fabric showing a dark royal blue-ish face. Designer's label at inside right flap: "A Main Street / Original / of / Cohama / Iridescent / Elkskin / Acetate Rayon and Cotton" B) Detachable hood of same, which buttons to jacket.
Skirt and caplet ensemble
Mustard gold skirt and caplet. (a) Caplet mustard yellow, hopsacking, small mother of pearl button at throat, lined in silk (?) (b) Full length wrap skirt of mustard yellow gold hopsacking, fastens with buttons and hook and eye at waist, fringe along opening panel.
Coat dress
Beige, brown, red and purple plaid dress / coat. Half sleeves, zipper halfway down the front, hip pocket on either side Designer Label: Kilpatrick / California
Grey wool dress
Dress of grey wool flannel with round collar; short sleeves; long back zipper; A-line; knee length; 2 mock pockets in front. Label at inside back neckline: "100% wool / Tailored by Sloat / Sloat & Co. New York"
Dress with jacket
Short cocktail or informal dinner ensemble of green silk brocade with woven design in tiny gray/blue floral pattern. A) Fitted short jacket with natural waistline slightly gathered at waist in front, princess seams front and back, cap sleeves. V-back, with open throat neck-line. Round collar trimmed with brown mink fur. 3/4 length dolman sleeves, 5 self-covered buttons at center front. Green faille lining. No labels in jacket. B) Dress of same. Mid-calf length. Square neckline with small V cut in front and tucks at corners of square, back neckline V that matches front V. Short cap sleeves with underarm rectangular gusset. Three small pleats at left and right of natural waistline. Center back zipper with hook and eye closure. Lined as jacket. Retailer's label at left inside seam inside skirt: "Neiman-Marcus" Retailer's label that acts as "modesty weight" at center front inside of neckline, 4 inches long: "Neiman Marcus" C) belt of same lined with leather.
Coat dress
Coat dress of red wool. Mid- to street-length.Buckles at both shoulders causing the dress to have a jumper look. Shirred waist, attached belt, long sleeved with cuffs. Lined with red fabric. Single hook and eye closure. Retailer's label at inside back collar: "Neiman-Marcus" overlaid with "PIETRO" (almost invisible)
Coat dress
Coat dress of dark purple-red or maroon wool-blend faille with black braid or soutache details. Walking length, round necklined with collar trimmed in soutache and with curving soutache details towards front, full length set-in sleeves with upturned cuffs trimmed in soutache with curving details, created with godet-like construction with long panels from shoulder to hemline creating shaping, each piece trimmed in black soutache, center front opening trimmed in black soutache with frogging-inspired details at black round molded buttons from neckline to knee-length, angled pockets at hips with fullness creating draped effect and adorned with swirling soutache details, unlined. Label: Nancy Johnson
Paisley print dress
Dress of lightweight synthetic plainweave fabric in bright yellow with stylized oversized paisley print in blues, greens, oranges, yellows, and dark purple; full length, long set-in sleeves with snap closures at wrists, jewel neckline with illusion strapless neckline created by lining, natural waist embellished with wide belt covered in self trimmed in red bugle beads with large pink faceted and prong-set stones creating floral motifs and lace-up detail at center front and snap closure at back, belt loops of yellow chainstitching, full length circle skirt. Light brown or beige lightweight netting lining bodice and fully lined in bright yellow synthetic crepe, rough finishing and pinked seams on the inside. Labels: ILGWU union label and paper manufacturer’s label reading style 492411, remarks (size?) 6, presser 5339.
Wedding nightgown and robe
Wedding nightgown and robe a) Robe of cream or off-white damask with small-scale repeating motif of spray of small flowers, mid-calf length, short set in sleeves with fullness at armscye, ruffle at center front opening, open at front with tie of self at natural waistline, pinked seam allowances, unlined, no labels. b) Slip-style nightgown of same, full length, sleeveless with wider straps with detail of loops of self, bust cups sew into yoke at chest, natural waistline, draped on the bias, unlined, no markings.
Wedding slip and dress
Wedding dress and slip a) Wedding dress of white synthetic moire taffeta, full length, modest v-neckline with round scalloped edges, long set in sleeves with scalloped detail at wrists, center front seam with gathering at bust, natural waistline, slight flare and train to skirt, side zipper closure, unlined. b) Slip of white synthetic taffeta, full length, narrow straps of self, bust cups creating v-neckline, pinked seam allowences, no labels.
Coat dress
Day ensemble of double-woven polyester-wool blend in light pink or peach. a) Coat, midi length, double breasted with eight gold-toned round buttons with two bars of white enamel, rounded notched collar, long full length set-in sleeves, at hips are double welt pockets with squared flaps, straight or shift silhouette, lined in matching silk faille hand whip stitched to outer. Label at center inside neckline: J. Tiktiner, Made in France, Cote D’Azur, Nice. b) Day dress, midi length, sleeveless with round neckline, center front seam, rounded patch pockets at front hip on both sides, darker pink contrast stitching along all pattern pieces, lined in matching silk faille. Labels at center inside neckline: Made in France especially for Neiman Marcus; J. Tiktiner, Made in France, Cote D’Azur, Nice.
Sailor-inspired dress
Sailor-inspired dress, with bodice of black cotton jersey, elbow-length set-in sleeves with white bias band at opening, unstructured bodice with illusion neckline that looks like squared off neckline with overlay of wide rounded collar trimmed in band of white bias that creates a squared "hanky" effect at the back, with red cotton neckerchief with angled ends tied under the wide collar, drop waist, skirt of white cotton with wide inverted box pleats, trimmed with two bands of black cotton at the bottom hem, unlined. Label: "Momentos" (with note from donor that this is from the "Moonglow" line)
Double-breasted dress
Day dress of navy blue ramie-cotton blend, tea length, v-neckline created by double-breasted construction (reminiscent of princess seams) with six white round plastic buttons, wide rounded collar of cotton percale (?) trimmed in Battenburg lace creating leaf-life motifs, sleeveless, drop waist with box pleats, unlined. Labels: Nancy Johnson, size 10, fabric content and care label with Made in Hong Kong
Nautical-inspired dress
Nautically-inspired dress of cotton of navy blue with small scale white polka dot pattern, short set in sleeves and broad rounded collar both with white and navy blue stripe trim double breasted with white buttons from chest to walking-length hem, tie belt of self attached to both ides of double-breasted panel at natural waist, with pleated skirt at slightly lower drop waist, shoulder pads, unlined. Labels: Momentos, size M, 100% cotton, made in India (with note from donor that is from Moonglow collection)
Seersucker patio dress
Patio dress of black and white cotton seersucker, walking length, wide round neckline framed in double layered collar in white with wide black trim, dolman sleeves, center front button placket from collar to skirt hem with ten large round black buttons, vertical seams from drop waist to bust line, tie belt of self stitched in seams at natural waist, bodice on grain and wide circle skirt on bias, unlined. Labels: "Nancy Johnson" and fabric care and content labels with made in India.
Gingham dress
Work or day dress of black and off-white plaid with variety of scales of pattern (creating small sections of herringbone and houndstooth), midi length, short set in sleeves, double breasted front with very narrow and low collar of white cotton with faggoting detail trimmed in black, with double for of three black round facetted buttons at the waistline and below, creating a deep but conservative plunge, pleats in bodice at waistline creating ease for bust. Skirt has "wiggle" silhouette, fitted with pleats at the center front insert, angled pockets trimmed in black creating draped effect at side hips. At back, pleats and inverted box pleat at bodice for ease, gathered waistband reinforced with elastic at natural waistline, walking vent at back hemline, unlined, matching shoulder pads. Label: "Mementos"
Floral cutout dress
Dress of white and dark blue plain weave ramie-wool blend, day length, dolman-style sleeves and v-neckline in white hand made floral embroidery, whitework, and cutwork created from repurposed tablecloths, skirt of four gores in front and back creating full skirt and meeting the white bodice at a point between bust at empire waist, center back zipper, lined in black synthetic, shoulder pads in light brown synthetic. Labels: "Nancy Johnson," fabric care and content label, size 8, made in Hong Kong.
Floral dress
Day dress of dark blue polyester crepe with overall floral pattern of small painterly roses in light pink and white with small buds, stems, and leaves. Tea length, short set-in flutter sleeves, rounded v-neckline with wide round collar of cotton with floral whitework and trimmed in floral swirling crochet lace, five faux pearl buttons at center front along collar secured with loops of self, center front zipper from collar to lower hip, princess seams with horizontal inserts in pleats at hips, gored voluminous skirt, slightly loose silhouette, lined in blue polyester. Labels at side front inside: "Nancy Johnson," size 8, fabric care and content with "Made in Hong Kong"
Soutache detail dress
Fall dress of cream or off-white bodice and deep red or burgundy rayon-wool blend twill. Full length, round neckline, full set-in sleeves with gathering at armscye, center front hidden button placket with hidden snap at neckline, braided trim or soutache creating swirling pattern with symmetry across center front and following button placket (reminiscent of charro suits or 1930s embroidery), circle skirt, thread chain stitched belt loops at natural waist, unlined. Labels: "Nancy Johnson," size 8, fabric care and content tags. b) Belt of deep red or maroon rayon-wool blend twill, round belt buckle, sliver-toned hardware.
Jersey dress
Winter dress in black cotton jersey knit, full length, round neckline, long dolman sleeves, long angled darts under bust parallel to chevron-shaped insert at natural waist and around waistline narrowing and meeting at center back, center back invisible zipper and hook and eye closure, unlined. Label: "Nancy Johnson"
Evening dress
Evening dress of black velvet with black chiffon sleeves embellished with sequins and bugle beading in repeating large-scale floral motifs and round seed beads creating a sparse grid. Midi length, round jewel neckline, bracelet length raglan sleeves meeting the body of the dress in a scalloped line, shift-style silhouette, center back illusion zipper closure, lined in rayon. Labels: "Nancy Johnson," "Neiman Marcus," "100% Rayon Sample NOT FOR SALE"
Sailor-inspired dress
Day dress of navy and tan pinstripe silk, with silhouette inspired by the 1930s. Walking length, wide short sleeves trimmed in cuffs of off-white silk with swirling cut-out motifs finished with machine buttonhole stitches, illusion square neckline with inserted panel with stripes horizontal, framed with wide collar or tie matching sleeve cuffs, tied at the bottom of the triangular panel, loose silhouette emphasized by vertically oriented stripes, a band of horizontal striped fabric below knee length, and horizontal striped fabric in shallow pleats at the bottom hemline. Label: "Nancy Johnson" and evidence of another label having been removed.
Chiffon evening dress and cover-up
Evening dress of black silk chiffon with black floral lace and lurex overlay. A: Evening dress of two tiers of fabric, an evening length tier of two layers of black silk chiffon and a midi-length overlay of black floral machine-made lace with lurex and scalloped hemline bit picot, low round neckline, sleeveless, center back zipper closure. Center inside neckline labels: Holly Harp woven into white lace, 100% silk dry clean only, and size P. B: Bolero or cover-up of black silk chiffon to natural waistline, loose silhouette, on the bias, bracelet length long dolman sleeves, high round neckline with self-covered button and self-loop at neckline, rounded opening finished all-over with buttonhole stitching, unlined, no labels.
Men's suit jacket
Men’s suit jacket of light grey mottled summer-weight wool, single breasted with one bronze-toned metal button with curved crossing arrows stamped into rounded surface, narrow rounded notched collar with dark blue accent stitching, double welt pockets with “smile” or arrow embroidery, long set in sleeves, all-over light grey machine-stitched embroidery of curving motifs of sprays of leaves or flower petals in chain and satin stitching, lined in dark grey silk twill with alternating lines in the jacquard weave, hidden inside left chest pocket with label: MANUEL, exclusive clothing.
Men's suit jacket
Men’s suit jacket of dark blue wool twill, single breasted with one self-covered button, narrow rounded notched collar with dark blue accent stitching, double welt pockets with “smile” or arrow embroidery, long set in sleeves, all-over black machine-stitched embroidery of curving lines ending in satin stitch arrows at chest, upper back, and lower halves of sleeves, lined in light blue-green silk with small emblems in jacquard, hidden inside left chest pocket with label: Custom Made for Bill Dodson, MANUEL.
Wedding gown
Wedding gown of ivory taffeta trimmed at bodice and center front with applied lace detailed with opalescent sequins, pearl beads and white wheat beads in floral motif. Sweetheart neckline; princess seams; basque waist. Short balloon, draped sleeves; chapel length train. Faux closure of self-covered buttons over center back zipper. Lined in ivory synthetic with built-in tulle petticoat. Maker's label: Diamond / Collection
Wedding ensemble
Wedding ensemble. A) Wedding gown of ivory polyester satin with neckline, sleeve cuffs and hem trimmed in knife pleated ruffles in fabric matching dress. Full length with slight train. Long sleeves with zippered cuffs. High neckline. Back with gathered empire waist. Center back hidden zipper closure under self-covered buttons. Lined in muslin with built in petticoat of muslin and tulle with separate zipper closure. B) Veil of ivory net with clear plastic comb for securing veil to head. C) Headpiece of knife pleated ruffle matching dress.
Sweater vest
Light brown cashmere sweater vest
Cashmere cardigan
Light brown cashmere cardigan with two front pockets
Track suit
Light brown silk track suit, jacket and pants A: Jacket B: Pants
Navy blue slip
Slip of navy blue nylon. Bodice has lace gores at bust; V-shaped lace neckline with adjustable nylon satin ribbon straps. Hemline has attached pleated nylon and lace flounce. Label: "Van Raalte / Opaquelon"
Black nylon negligee
A) Baby doll negligee of black nylon. Constructed with over-the-shoulder banded black lace yoke; piped and gathered along the bottom with bow at center front. Built-in matching lace bra with elastic bottom. Label at left side seam: "Henson" B) Matching black lace bloomer style panties. Elastic waist and elastic gathers at leg openings. Lined in black nylon. Label at center back waist: "Henson"
Night gown
Night gown of black rayon satin with black lace bodice and trim along hemline. Full length. Label: "Artemis"
Navy blue nightgown
Nightgown of navy blue nylon trimmed with 2" net at neckline and hem; v-neckline with 3/8" adjustable straps; empire waistline; lower mid-length. Label in skirt: Obverse: "Sea-Gull / Reg US Pat Off" Reverse: "Made of / Nylon"
Black nightgown
Nightgown of transparent black nylon over transparent pink nylon with black lace; double spaghetti straps looped together at shoulders; rouched bust; gathered skirt from natural waist; below knee-length with scalloped hem; lace at front and back neckline, and in horizontal rows graduating in length at center-front skirt. b) Brief style panties to match; elastic waistband; lace trim at leg opening. c) Tie belt of velour backed nylon; ½” width. 1950’s
Crochet lace jacket
Jacket of white crochet lace. A) Jacket of white crochet lace with a circular design. Round collar of sateen. Four decorative gold and pearl buttons down center front masking snap closures, and with hook and loops at neckline and hem. All-over sateen edging. Curved hem. Long sleeves. Back hem is slightly ruffled. Belt loops at back side seams. Fully lined in white organza. Label on Jacket: "Valentino / Boutique" and obscured size label (7?) under lining at neck. B) Belt of white leather covered in white sateen. Circular buckle covered in white sateen. Stamped on back of belt: "Valentino"; "Made In Italy" "6"
Blouse and pants
(a) Blouse of printed linen with gold, green, pink, blue, brown, and clear sequins in a floral design. Jewel neckline; sleeves and top portion of blouse are sequined; cinched elastic waist; long kimono sleeves with elastic at wrists; center back zipper with hook and eye; lined in brown chiffon. (b) Pants of black wool blend (?). Full length; high waist; two darts on front and back; side zipper with hook and eye.
Beige organza dress
Dress of beige organza, lace, netting; round neckline trimmed in lace; lace trim at arm holes; bodice made of organza with minuscule tucks forming vertical stripes; attached to silk and organza under bodice; side zipper; 2 darts center front bodice; natural waistline; full skirt; outer skirt made of tucked and pleated organza with lace insets and lace flounce at bottom; followed by another skirt of stiff netting; followed by a silk skirt; and an understructure of a stiff net skirt.
Dress
Dress in sheath style of black wool. Knee length; sleeveless; high rounded neckline. Princess seams with curved seam underneath joining straight side seam. Crescent shaped cutouts at shoulders lined in black chiffon. Center back zipper closure; lined in black. Designer's label: Chado / Ralph Rucci
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