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Cork button shoes
Beige raw silk pump with cork heel and cork button trim on vamp, low throat, pointed toe box, low pointed heels Markings L&R: "Accent Shoes"
Blouse
White long sleeve button-down blouse with elastic at wrists and long ruffled cuffs. Buttons down front and pointed collar. Label: "Adolfo / New York"
Dress
Sweater dress of black wool/rayon blend knit with right shoulder and sleeve in red with black bar details. Street length; long sleeves with ribbed cuffs; collarless neckline. Elastic waist. Center back zipper closure; unlined. Designer label: Adolfo / New York
Ensemble
Ensemble of black faille; (a) Shirt with boat neck; mid-hip length; 3/4 sleeves; bottom half of sleeve is "pouffy;" same pattern as skirt; "Adolfo / New York" (b) Skirt 3/4 length (below calf); black faille with blue flowers; quilted; has bias look with trim in plaid pattern; shiny studs on black combo-fabric; waistband ties at back made with moire finish; side zipper closing. Same label.
Envelope for Simplicity Pattern #6151
Simplicity Pattern #6151 by Adolfo to make a lined jacket with contrast trim, double-breasted vest, blouse with French cuffs, and skirt with side front box pleats, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Evening two-piece dress
Evening ensemble: A) Skirt of ivory silk organza. Full length; wraps around at front. Zipper closure with hook & bar on waistband. Lined in ivory taffeta. b) Top of ivory organza. Oversized puff sleeves with elastic hems. Top of sleeves form a scoop neckline. Bodice is covered in lace and is heavily beaded with various white and silver beads. Lower quarter of bodice for tucking into skirt is lace with silver metallic thread. Left side zipper closure. Designer label: Adolfo / New York c) Sash of ivory organza.
Knit jacket
...Jacket of pink wool boucle; rounded neckline; straight sleeves with bow on 3 in cuffs; pink boucle shoulder pads; bow at front center with snap closure; 2 large hook & eyes; black satin ribbon woven around hems; patch pockets; facing is black boucle. Designer's label cb neckline: Adolfo / New York Union label at left side seam
Maxi coat
Maxi coat of black wool knit, styled like a full-length cardigan. V-neckline, long set-in sleeves with three buttons at cuffs, center front opening with wide-spaced round buttons, fully lined in black silk. Labels: Size 10 "Adolfo / New York" "Imported Fabric'
Square pumps
Pumps of beige snakeskin, square toe and vamp, square chunky heel. Designer label: "Adolfo / Couture / Made in Italy" Measurements: Length: 25 cm Width: 8.5cm Height: 12cm Heel: 5.5cm (2 1/4") high on axis w/cap
Envelope for Vogue Pattern #1229
Vogue American Designer Pattern #1229 to make a top with detachable collar and cuffs, shoulder pads, asymmetrical closure, and two-piece sleeves with a flared skirt with a waistband and side pockets, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Envelope for Vogue Pattern #1284
Vogue American Designer Pattern #1284 by Adri to make a straight dress with convertible collar, dropped shoulder, hemline vent, and sleeve variations, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Envelope for Vogue Pattern #1368
Vogue American Designer Pattern #1368 to make an unlined jacket with a standing collar and three-piece sleeves, a-line top with cutaway sleeves, and slightly flared culottes, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Envelope for Vogue Pattern #1985
Vogue Individualist Pattern #1985 by Adri to make a loose-fitting lined jacket, pullover top with shoulder tucks, and flared skirt with side pockets, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Dress
Dress of black rayon crepe in an asymmetrical design with diagonal pink rayon crepe left side shoulder and sleeve. Pink diagonal line meets under left arm with hanging pink fabric accent. High V-neckline with black fabric draping at left. Mid length skirt with draped accent down left. Two black hanging ties at left side seam waist. Long, tapered sleeves. Center back zipper closure. Unlined; shoulder pads. Designer label: Adrian / Original
Print dress
Summer suit of textured Enka rayon in pink and black "Fiberset" Holstein cow print with black flies . A) Jacket has two front ties; one at neck and one at natural waist. Two hook-and-eye closures along center front behind waist tie; flip peplum and 3/4 sleeves. Unlined. Built-in shoulder pads. Label: "Adrian / Original" B) Skirt is below knee-length; gored and flared. Waistband of black grosgrain ribbon with hook & eye closure. Unlined.
Print ensemble
Coat ensemble of black African inspired print in rows of stylized animals, spiral/concentric circles and lines on gold background. a) Dress. Street length; long, full dolman sleeves. High, straight neckline. Skirt gathers at natural waist. Center back zipper closure with hook & eyes at neckline. Unlined; shoulder pads. b) Coat of black wool jersey with matching African print lining. Styled with cape shoulders that become a hood. Attached full length scarf. No closure; shoulder pads. Designer label: Adrian / Original Note: Print is in a style variously described as "jungle"; "Egyptian"; and "Greek Geometric Period".
Skirt suit
Gray worsted wool two-piece suit. A) Jacket. Hip-length with long sleeves. Center front opening with four large circular buttons (one missing) and bound buttonholes. Front with piece-in bands of same cloth forming cross-overs at upper bust and arcs below the two pockets. Lined in peach fabric. Designer's label at left side: Adrian / Original Retailer's label: Nan Duskin / Philadelphia B) Skirt. Street-length, mid-calf length. Zipper closure at left hip with hook-and-eyes at waistband. Unlined. Retailer's label near hem on side seam: Nan Duskin / Philadelphia
Sport shirt
Man's sport's shirt of blue Irish linen. Long sleeves, center front opening, two patch pockets with buttons at upper chest. Convertible neck. Designer's label: "Adrian / designs for men / Neiman-Marcus" Fabric label: "Imported / Irish Linen" Size label: "Washable / M"
Advance Fashion News, August 1949
Advance Fashion News pamphlet with illustrations of various women's and children's designs illustrated in black, white, and blue tones.
Envelope for Advance Pattern #8395
Advance pattern to make a misses' and womens' shirtwaist dress, street length with short sleeves, center front button closure and contour belt including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Envelope for Advance Pattern #8436
Envelope for a Advance pattern to make a misses' and women's shirtwaist dress with convertible collar, front-buttoned bodice, yoke back, gored skirt with hip pockets; includes illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Envelope for Advance Pattern #1262
Advance pattern 1262 to make a blouse with tailored style, shallow yoke, front button closure, and varying sleeve lengths with cuffs, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Envelope for Advance Pattern #4077
Advance pattern 4077 to make a dress with darted skirt, extended shoulders, long or short set-in sleeves, and various necklines, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Envelope for Advance Pattern #5371
Advance pattern 5371 to make a house rope with wrap construction, pockets, and varied lengths, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Envelope for Advance Pattern #5504
Advance pattern 5504 to make a blouse with pointed collar and front button closure, weskit with front button closure and fitted silhouette, and skirt with waistband and draped hips, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Envelope for Advance Pattern #8769
Advance pattern 8769 to make a dress with blouson styling, high neckline, and button trim, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Envelope for Advance Pattern #9684
Advance pattern 9684 to make a one-piece dress with full skirt and front button closure, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Envelope for Butterick Pattern #5389
Butterick pattern to make a Misses' blouse with band collar and kimono sleeves, flared skirt and culotte, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Flight attendant uniform bag
Flight bag of plastic of metallic gold color with two straps and zipper closure of metallic silver; gold trim and and top-stitching on handles of gold colored thread; printed with "Braniff International" logo on both sides in white; fasteners of metallic silver. Outfit consists of: (a)hat (b)coat (c)dress (d,e)boots (f)suit jacket (g)suit skirt (h)over blouse (i)flight bag
Hat
Hat in calot style of beige satin; small rhinestones interspersed with seed pearls form a radiating design from center of crown; dangling pearl trims around edge. Label: Alfreda New York. Label: Innes Wichita
Two-piece dress ensemble
Skirt ensemble of orange, red, green, and blue floral print silk/viscose with white polyester/elastane lining. A: Top with surplice bodice construction, sheer flutter sleeves of self, lined draped bodice creating v-neckline, sleeves continuing to back to form ruffle along wide v-shaped neckline. Label: Alice + Olivia, 10, Made in China B: Skirt of self with flowing a-line silhouette, midi or afternoon length, wide waistband with tie belt of self, fully lined in white, center back zipper with hook and eye closure. Label: Alice + Olivia, 10, Made in China
Coat ensemble
Ensemble of cream wool. A) Coat "Ronald Amey / New York" "Marie Leavell" B) Dress "Ronald Amey / New York" "Marie Leavell" C) Belt
Dress
Maxi dress of ivory jersey knit. Long sleeves with zippered wrists. Scooped neckline. Bodice is accented with orange and red geometric insets at neckline and waist. Side slit pockets. Center back zipper. Lined in ivory polyester. Designer's label at base of zipper: "Ronald Amey / New York" Cleaning instructions tag with designer label.
Dress ensemble
Ensemble of black damask polyester in chevron design and black lace. A) Dress. Long butterfly sleeves edged at scalloped cuffs with wide band of black lace. Standing collar covered in black lace. Midi length; A-lined skirt. Double welt pockets at sides. Center back zipper closure. Lined in black. Designer's label: Ronald Amey / New York Care label. B) Vest. Sleeveless; pointed collar. Double breasted with two vertical rows of black circular black faceted buttons and bound buttonholes. Two flap pockets; unopened. Lined in black. Designer's label: Ronald Amey / New York Care label. C) Attached belt of same damask. Closes in back with two buttons and loops supplemented with covered snaps; 2 1/4" wide.
Green dress
Evening dress of moss green silk jersey knit. Draped semi-fitted bodice with distinctive scalloped details at waist-level. The scallops are overlapping extensions of the main body of the bodice constructed very similarly to pocket linings. There are six scalloped details across the front and six across the back of the bodice. High rounded neckline with narrow, standing band collar. Full-length set-in sleeves with zippers at the wrists. Center back zipper closure with two hook&eyes at the collar. Natural waist seam with waistband. Full-length. flared. two panel skirt. Turned bound hem. The dress is fully lined in lime green silk. The bodice lining is fitted. Label stitched right-center back, beside zipper.
Straw hat
Pillbox of off-white straw with sunken crown and rolled brim. Headband of ivory grosgrain ribbon; unlined. Designer's label: Amy / New York
Dress
Dress of black polyester knit. Street length with flared skirt. Rounded, bound neckline; long sleeves with matching bound cuffs. Center back zipper closure; lined in black. Care tag; union(?) label removed. Designer label: John Anthony Retailer label: Neiman-Marcus / Silver Key
Khaki coat
Coat of light brown or khaki cotton, calf length, wide notched collar with tabs and buttons at chest, center front opening with round matching light brown buttons, long set-in sleeves with loops of self and small bands of self to secure cuffs, rounded rectangular patch pockets with pointed and buttoned flaps and inverted pleats for ease at lower hips, back seam at natural waistline, bodice with three inverted box pleats accented by bands and buttons from collar to top of pleat, wide inverted box pleat from back center waistline to hem, lined. Label: John Anthony
Hat
Hat in pillbox style covered with fushia, pink and white silk and velvet flowers and leaves; brim covered with ochre satin.
Culottes
Woman's culottes of turquoise suede.
Leather bag
Clutch handbag in envelope style of teal suede. Accordion bottom; detachable corded strap and flap opening with brass magnetic snap closure. Interior lined in black faille. Three interior pockets, one zippered. Stored in Susan Bennis Warren Edwards drawstring dust bag of yellow polyester moire. Maker's label: Artbag / Creations / 735 Madison Ave. New York / Near 64th St. Measurements: 30.5cm L, 17cm H, 3cm W
Cashmere dress
Dress of medium brown cashmere; slight ring collar; knee-length; 2 slanted flap pockets at hips.
Lace evening ensemble
Evening dress ensemble of pink lace in wheat pattern. a) Lace cape gathered around neck with pink satin ribbon. Lace selvedge cut to match pattern and hand basted to center front edges. b) Over blouse of matching pink lace. Bateau neckline. Sleeveless. Side opening with seven snaps. c) Under dress with three gathered tiers of pink lace. Under layer of pink satin. Sleeveless. Left side keyhole zipper. Support bodice with double layers of netting and cotton tape at seam lines with seven spring steel bones; closes with nine hook & eyes. Designer's label at right side seam bone: "Balenciaga / 10, Avenue George V. Paris" Handwritten couture number under designer's label: "73598"
Sweater vest
Sweater vest in pullover style of cream cashmere patterned on the front with diagonal stripes of brown cashmere with alternating rectangles of brown and cream. Ribbed at V-neckline, armholes, and 3 ¼" hem. Combined designer/retailer label: 100% Pure Cashmere / Neiman-Marcus / Made in Scotland / by Ballantyne Maker's label a bottom right seam: This is an Original / Ballantyne Intarsia Retailer's label at back inside neck: "100% Pure Cashmere / Nemian-Marcus / Made in Scotland / by Ballantyne"
Child's dress
Child's sundress of horizontally striped blue, brown, and white cotton de-lusted satin. Rounded neckline, higher in front than back; sleeveless. Neckline and armholes piped in matching blue fabric. Left side closure with five buttons. Full skirt, gathered at waistline with blue piping. Tie belt of same fabric attached at sides and ties in back. Upper bodice lined in cream colored muslin.
Envelope for Vogue Paris Original Pattern #1570
Vogue Paris Original Pattern #1570 by Pierre Balmain to make a loose-fitting top or dress with shaped yokes, a-line skirt, straight-legged pants, and shawl, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Coat
A) Coat of heavy green wool twill with red twill trim. Long sleeves. Deep welt pockets at sides. Shawl collar; no closure. Street length. Two belt loops at sides. High kick pleat at center back. Lined in green nylon. Designer's label center neckline: "Geoffrey Beene" Retailer's label at right side opening: "Neiman-Marcus" Union label at right side seam. B) Self sash style belt of matching green wool. Belt narrows to back with paddle-shaped, rounded ends.
Cocktail dress
Cocktail dress of black net with white swirls. Short capped, raglan sleeves; bateau neckline. Swirls in shape of flowers at right shoulder. Knee length under layer; top layer 1" above under layer with slit from hem to chest on right side. Braiding around neckline extends across front and back left shoulder to form trailing ends to hemline. Slit pocket at right side seam of inner layer. Designer's label at center back neckline: "Geoffrey Beene / New York" Union label, "Dry Clean Only" and size "6" tags at bottom of interior pocket flap.
Coordinated ensemble
a) Bolero jacket of black wool with blue satin stripes. Long sleeves; no closure; collarless; rounded edges; shoulder pads. Designer's label at center back neckline: "Geoffrey / Beene" Retailer's label at center back neckline: "Balliet's / Oklahoma City" Cleaning instructions, union label, "Made / in U.S.A." and size "4" tags at left side seam. b) Skirt of black wool. Knee length; elastic waistband in back; center front has inverted pleat; 2 tucks on each side; pockets on both sides; right side above pocket has a small belt loop; left side above pocket has an extended flap with two hook with eye closures. Retailer's label at center front: "Balliet's / Oklahoma City" Union label, cleaning instructions and size tags. c) Blouse of blue and black silk in a gingham print; cut on the bias. Long sleeves with cuffs; cuffs have a functional button closure; bow at neck with a hook and eye closure; Collar has button closures; center front button closure with 6 buttons in a purple color. Designer's label at center back neckline: "Geoffrey Beene / New York" Retailer's label above designer label: "Bailliet's / Oklahoma City" Cleaning instruction, union label and size tag at left side seam. d) Belt of blue and black stripe with three holes.
Day dress
Dress of synthetic taffeta in black polka dots on white background. Scoop neck; knee length. Sleeveless; back of dress is halter cut. False attached vest with solid black knit insets, stitched in silver metallic thread and trimmed in silver metallic ribbon. Front of dress is black knit, V-shaped with curved flat pleats at each side of the V at waist. Center back hidden zipper. Lined ivory crepe synthetic (polyester?). Designer's label at center back to right of zipper: "Geoffrey Beene / New York" Size "6" tag, cleaning instructions and union label attached to base of zipper.
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