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Skirt suit
Black alpaca wool two piece suit. a) Jacket has turn-down collar and lapel. Single-breasted with 3 buttons in passementerie. Two piped buttonholes, lower button sewn on right front side over hook & eye closure. 3/4 sleeves. Jacket extends to just below waistline. Lined in black silk. Designer's label removed. b) Knee-length flared skirt of black alpaca wool. Slightly gathered to 1 1/4" wide black taffeta waistband (with 5 hidden stays). Two angled welt pockets on either side of skirt front. Black 7" left side zipper. Lined in black silk.
Skirt suit
Two-piece suit of green, orange and brown check tweed wool. (a) Jacket: Semi-fitted plaid wool jacket. Jewel neckline. Full length, two piece set in sleeves. Lapped center front opening with five round beige plastic buttons and bound buttonholes. Two pairs of faux pocket welts on front. Back has low-slung, self fabric belt buttoned on at princess seams. Fully lined in mauve silk. (b) Skirt: Matching semi-tailored, knee length skirt with 2-1/2" wide folded waistband. Left side zipper opening supplemented by four hook and eye closures on waistband. Folded hem. Fully lined in mauve silk.
Skirt suit
White brocade two-piece cocktail suit. a) Semi-fitted jacket of white silk brocade. Jewel neckline with clear and green beads in teardrop and leaf shapes, paillettes, and rhinestones set on a 1-1/2" strip of lime green tulle going around neck and down center front. 3/4 length sleeves are cut in one with jacket fronts and are supplemented by one triangular shaped gusset under the arm. Interior padded shoulders. Lapped center front opening with nine hook&eye closures alternating with eight snap closures. Fully lined in white silk. Designer's label stitched inside back neck: "EISA" b) Matching semi-tailored knee length skirt with narrow rolled waistband. In seam pockets in front lined with white silk. Off set left side back zipper closure supplemented by single hook&eye closure on waistband. Folded hem. Fully lined in white silk. Hem supported by white silk organza. Inside the skirt near the zipper are some indiscernible letters stitched in red.
Skirt suit
Two-piece suit of chartreuse boucle wool with chartreuse silk blouse. (a) Chartreuse princess line jacket of an open weave wool with boucle yarns. Jewel neckline with spread collar which overlaps at center front. Full-length, set-in two piece sleeves. Lapped center front opening with five large, round plastic chartreuse buttons and bound buttonholes. Fully lined in yellow silk. Designer's label stitched in at back neck below collar: "EISA" (b) Princess line sleeveless blouse of chartreuse silk with horizontal slubs running throughout. Jewel neckline. Lapped center front opening with eight hidden snap closures supplemented by single hook&eye closure at neck. Folded hem. All outer edges reinforced with white silk organza. Inside shoulders are brassiere strap keepers which secure with a snap. (c) Slightly A-line skirt which matches jacket. Wide folded waistband. Off-set right front side zipper closure supplemented by four hook&eye closures on waistband. Folded hem. Fully lined in chartreuse silk.
Skirt suit
Two-piece suit with brown silk blouse and leather belt of brown, cream, gray, and green vertical stripe wool tweed. (a) Semi-fitted vertical striped wool jacket. Jewel neckline. Full-length, two piece set-in sleeves with sewn in shoulder pads. Lapped center front opening with four round, wooden buttons and bound buttonholes. Fully lined in cream silk. Two brown thread cord belt loops at left and right seams. Designer's Label stitched inside at back neck: "EISA" Handwritten tag at bottom right hem: "SRA: DE / OSBORNE / 964" Handwritten tag at bottom right hem attached to previous tag: "14" (b) Brown silk sleeveless top. Rounded neckline. Lapped center front opening with four round, self-covered buttons and bound buttonholes supplemented by three snap closures. Folded hem. Neck, armholes and front opening reinforced with black silk organza. Designer's Label stitched inside at back neck: "EISA" Handwritten tag at bottom right hem: "SRA: DE / OSBORNE" Handwritten tag at bottom right hem attached to previous tag: "14" (c) Matching striped wool semi-tailored knee-length skirt with narrow rolled waistband. In seam pockets offset toward front from sides. Offset left side back zipper closure supplemented by hook&eye closure on waistband. Folded hem. Fully lined in cream silk. Handwritten tag at bottom hem: "SRA: DE / OSBORNE" Handwritten tag at bottom hem attached to previous tag: "4L (?)" (d) Belt of 1-1/4" wide contoured brown leather. Functioning covered buckle with one corresponding notch. Backed with light brown leather.
Skirt suit
Two-piece suit of pink and white hounds-tooth check wool. a) Short princess line jacket in pink and white medium scale wool hounds-tooth. Exaggerated jewel neckline. 3/4 length, two piece set in sleeves. Lapped center front opening with three large, round, pink plastic buttons and bound buttonholes. Fully lined in ivory silk. Designer's label at inside back below collar: "Balenciaga / 10, Avenue George V. Paris" Model tag behind designer's label: "4491" b) Matching knee length, straight skirt with 2" folded waistband. Skirt has slight gathers around sides. Patch pockets at front hip level measure 8-1/2" long x 5" high and are lined in ivory silk. Offset left side back zipper closure supplemented by three hook and eye closures on waistband. Folded hem. Fully lined in ivory silk. No labels in skirt.
Skirt Suit
Suit of brown and black wool tweed consisting of jacket, skirt, and vest.
Straw hat
Picture hat of natural fine straw, wide round brim folded up at edge, round fitted crown surrounded by thin round band of self with straw flower at back.
Suit
Day ensemble consisting of a white linen top and matching white linen skirt. a) Semi-fitted white linen top. Shallow V-neckline with standard notched collar and short lapels. Short sleeves cut in one with jacket body supplemented by two triangular shaped gussets under the arm. Lapped center front opening with single round plastic white button and in-seam (yoke seam) buttonhole supplemented by single snap closure. Front has a bias yoke which cuts across bustline. Lower front piece is also bias. Back has darts which form release tucks at waistline. Sides are vented at hem. Fully lined in white silk. b) Matching knee-length, semi-tailored skirt with folded white cotton bias for a waistband. Left side zipper closure supplemented by single hook&eye closure on waistband. Folded hem. Fully lined in white silk.
Suit
Two-piece suit of coral pink wool. (a) Saque-style coral jacket of a loosely woven wool. V-neckline with a standard notched collar and short lapels. 3/4 length sleeves are cut in one with the jacket body and have two triangular shaped gussets under the arm. Lapped center front opening has one round plastic coral button and bound buttonhole placed at the yoke seam. The closure is supplemented by one snap and one hook and eye closure hidden at the waist. Front has a yoke cutting across the bust line. A belt of self fabric ties in front and passes through openings at the side seams, enabling the back to hang freely. The hem is vented at the side seams below the belt holes. The back hem has three weights sewn inside. Fully lined in white silk. Designer's label stitched in at back neck below collar: "EISA" Maker's tag inside right bottom hem of lining: "SRA: DE / OSBORNE" (b) Matching semi-tailored, knee-length skirt with narrow rolled waistband. Left side zipper closure supplemented by single hook and eye closure at the waistband. Folded hem. Fully lined in white silk. Maker's tag inside front center hem of skirt: "SRA: DE / OSBORNE / 956"
Suit
Two-piece suit of pale blue and white wool. (a) Fitted jacket of pale blue and white wool. Jewel neckline. Full length, two piece set in sleeves. Double breasted front opening with ten pale blue plastic hat-shaped buttons and five bound buttonholes. One flat round light blue button closure hidden inside lap. One pair of faux pocket flaps sit just above hem in front. Back has faux vents at hem on princess seam. Fully lined in blue silk. Designer's label stitched inside at back neck: "EISA" (b) Skirt: Matching semi-tailored knee length skirt with 3" wide folded waistband. Offset left side back opening with five hook and eye closures over four snap closures. Folded hem. Fully lined in white silk.
Suit Hat
Suit hat of black velour. Rounded 4" deep crown. 2" wide front upward turned brim. 1/2" wider at sides, turning downward at center back. Has large black ostrich feather tassel at center back. Lined in netting with gray grosgrain ribbon headband. Comb at center front for securing hat to wearer's head.
Summer coat
Summer coat of silk. White with plaid horizontal stripes of pink, magenta, purple, blue-green, yellow and navy-blue. Four self-covered buttons with piped buttonholes down single breasted front. Above knee-length. Lined with same fabric.
Summer dress
a) Summer day dress of white silk with horizontal stripes in navy blue and fuchsia. Dolman capped short sleeves with underarm gusset. Convertible collar. Center front opening with self covered buttons and machine stitched buttonholes. Snap at waistline to allow for belt. Belt loop hidden under buttonhole extension pleat. Lined in white silk. b) Navy blue kid skin tie belt. 2 1/2" wide.
Toque
Toque of black satin. Pillbox-like hat has cylindrical crown, slightly domed, and is completely covered in black satin. At front, near base of crown, is a black satin bow from which rises a spray of black feathers. Interior of crown fully lined in black satin, with a black grosgrain ribbon band at base of crown. Sewn to the inner ribbon band is a plastic comb to secure the hat to the head of the wearer.
Trilby Hat
Trilby hat of black velvet. Designed with a sculpted crown, more vertical at back and sloping at front and sides, with slight dome at top, the hat has a narrow brim at front angled somewhat downwards, while at sides and back the brim curves upwards sharply. Top-stitching accents running up center front of hat, along top, along back facing of brim, and along edge of brim. Underside of brim is faced in same velvet, while the crown is unlined. Inner black grosgrain ribbon hatband.
Tunic dress
Purple tunic dress. a) Tunic dress of purple cotton knit. Knee length with 3/4 sleeves. Long front zipper with two hook & eye closures. Two slit pockets at seam on left and right. Folded hem, unlined. b) Rectangular tie belt of same. c) Straight underskirt of magenta silken top and bottom of purple cotton knit matching the dress. Left side zipper with rolled waistband of black grosgrain. Folded hem, unlined.
Underskirt
Underskirt of black satin, full length. 1" waistband, full skirt gathers into 3 7/8" yoke. Two seams in front, CB seam, no side seams, unlined.
Vicuna coat
Day coat of black vicuna wool fabric. Stand away collar; single breasted. Front closure with 3 flat circular black plastic buttons and covered buttonholes. Front sleeves cut in one with coat front. Lined in black silk. Above the knee length. Designer's label: " Balenciaga / 10, Avenue George V. Paris" Couture number: 105492
Wool ensemble
Ensemble of chartreuse green open-weave wool. (a) Jacket of chartreuse open-weave wool. Rounded neckline with center front closure of 6 circular green wood grain plastic buttons. Waist length with 3/4 length sleeves. Lined in self. (b) Dress of chartreuse open-weave wool. Sleeveless with rounded neckline. Closure on dress consists of snaps across left shoulder with left side zipper and line of snaps running along left pocket opening and across waist to zipper. Vertical slit pockets are lined in sheer organza. Unlined. (c) Sash of dark coral red-pink silk with darker polka dots. (d) Separate under slip/lining of chartreuse silk with left side zipper.
Alligator pumps
Green-brown or olive alligator pump with button at side. Spike heel, pointed toe. Measurements: L: 25 cm W: 7.4 cm H: 14 cm Heel: 8 cm, (3 in.) Markings: Right- "Balmain / Paris Mexico"
Alligator Pumps
Light brown alligator pump with button at side, spike heel, pointed toe. Measurements: L: 25 cm W: 7.2 cm H: 14 cm Heel: 8 cm, (3 in.) markings: Right- "Balmain / Paris Mexico"
Day dress
Daytime dress of beige silk faille. Princess type fitted waist and midriff, with short "blousey" top. Street length. 3/4 length sleeves. High, slightly "turtleneck" neckline. Waistline with two lines of self-covered circular buttons forming a slight trapezoid across lower stomach area, the lower two on each side securing slit pockets. Center back opening with 8 circular self-covered buttons and two hidden hook-and-eyes from neck to waist, and zipper on inner silk lining layer from neckline to waist, then exterior from waist down. Inner silk lining layer with low squared neckline and sleeveless, which is worn to pull up the lower part of the dress, causing the bodice to "blouse". Bodice lined in off-white polished cotton. Designer's label at inside back neckline to left side of zipper: "Pierre Balmain / Paris" "Made in France" tag below designer's label. Handwritten tape tag near hem: "Fall 1956"
Dress
Dress of black wool with leather trim. Standup collar trimmed in snaps. Front leather trimmed opening with 5 self-covered snaps. Detachable front skirt panel topped in black leather trim and secured with 5 self-covered snaps. Bracelet length sleeves trimmed with snaps at cuff. Back zipper. Fully lined in black satin. Handwritten label on inside back seam: "Pierre Balmain Fall 1955"
Evening dress
A) White tulle strapless ballgown with tufted skirt. Wide pink satin cummerbund w/black velvet ribbon tie & streamers. B) Matching short sleeved stole of pink satin.
Evening shoes
Evening sandal of black satin; 3" heel; t-strap style with narrow cording that runs through top of T, crosses over foot, and runs through top of heel of shoe to be tied around the ankle; rhinestone balls hand from the ends of the cord. Left and Right shoe: "Boutique Mancini / 20. RUE DU BOCCADOR / BALZAC 42 - 86 _ PARIS" L: 21cm W: 7cm H 15cm Heel: 7 1/2cm / 3in
Pumps
Pair of woman's sandals of black suede. Designed with pointed toe, the slip-on sandals have two wavy-edged black suede bands crossing at instep, and a second pair of similar straps extending from heel and mid-foot to cross at slightly below ankle. At each crossing is mounted a faceted clear crystal set in a silver filigree rosette of four petals. 3 1/2" spike heel is covered in black satin. Tan leather sole. Maker's logo/label stamped in gold on cream leather inset in insole: "[logo of T bracketed by facing L's within oval] / Couture / Les Tropeziennes" Stamped in gold on sole: "Made in Italy / Vero Cuoio"; logo repeated; "Les Tropeziennes" and "35". Measurements: L: 20 cm. W: 8.5 cm. H: 10.3 cm. Heel: 8.5 cm, 3.5 inches
Parure - Hat, Bracelets, Necklace, Belt
Parure made of natural, brown, and black woven/plaited straw, consisting of: A) Hat. Styled as an oversized calotte (also spelled "calot") or small cloche. The domed crown is constructed of radiating segments of woven/plaited straw in bands of brown, natural/tan, and black. At the top of the crown is a circle of black straw. Slightly scalloped lower edge. Designer's(?) label inside: "Marcelle Biot / 30 Rue de Valois / Paris" and 'Made in France" Three matching bracelets: B) Natural/tan straw bracelet, with a single band of brown straw and a single band of black straw. Black metal clasp. C) Brown straw bracelet, with a single band of black straw and a single band of natural/tan straw. Black metal clasp. D) Black straw bracelet, with single band of brown straw and a single band of natural/tan straw. Black metal clasp. Each bracelet with label: "Made in France". E) Matching necklace of bands of natural/tan straw and brown straw, with thin bands of black straw. Designed as a modified "bib" necklace, wider at center and narrowing to clasp ends. Black metal clasp. F) Matching belt, with lengthwise bands of natural/tan straw and brown straw, with thin bands of black straw. Black straw "buttons" and loops. "Made in France" label.
Hat
Hat of gold felt. Alpine adaptation style sport hat with sunken crown. Brown grosgrain ribbon hatband and orange pheasant quill trim. Elastic band for securing hat to wearer's head. Designer label: "Blanche & Simone / Paris . 1 Rue de la Paix 1 . Paris"
Dress
Black knit dress of wool. All black ribbed top and accordion pleated skirt with alternating zig zag horizontal bands of black and ox-blood brown. Completely lined in brown chiffon. Three quarter sleeves, high rounded neck, narrow scalloped collar and cuffs of ox-blood. Belt missing. Size 12 Label: anny blatt / Paris / Made in France
Boucle ensemble
Two piece ensemble of ivory bouclé mohair. a) Day dress. Sleeveless bodice of ivory silk. High waist and straight skirt of ivory bouclé. Center back zipper with hook & eye. Skirt lined in silk matching bodice. Designer's label at inside right side seam " Autumne - Hiver 1963 / Christian Dior / Paris" Style number stamped on label: "20980" b) Jacket/over blouse; box style. Front placket with 6 mother-of-pearl 1" non-functioning buttons and bound buttonholes gives a double breasted appearance. Rolled collar which wraps around neckline is fastened with a matching button and loop and 12 covered snaps. Long, set-in sleeves. Center back zipper with hook & eye. Lined in sheer, ivory organza.
Ensemble - Blouse and Skirt
Two-piece ensemble of black satin.
Evening Dress
Evening dress of champagne hand appliqued lace over fine net.
Evening jacket
Jacket of black satin and black mink fur. Short, cropped jacket with high rounded neckline and full-length set-in sleeves made in heavy silk satin. Center front opening without closure devices. Neckline, front opening and cuffs trimmed in black mink fur. Fully lined in black silk. Designer's label at inside center back below collar: "Made in France / Automne-Hiver 1962 / Christian Dior / Paris" Style number stamped on label: "117880"
Knit Dress
Little girl’s dress of blue gray wool knit. Long sleeves; rounded neckline. Button closure at shoulders of two wooden buttons on each side. Two patch pockets. Lined in blue green synthetic. Designer's label: "Baby Dior"
Suit - Jacket and Skirt
Suit of black wool.
Cloche Hat
Cloche style hat of black Milan straw cloth with small, slightly pointed front brim. Hat is folded across width of crown towards front. Narrow black velvet ribbon trim meeting to form a bow at front with wreath of folded ribbon at base of bow. Unlined with elastic band to secure hat to wearer's head. Designer's label: "Louise Bourbon (barely legible) / 13 Rue Royale Paris" Tag attached to designer's label: "Made in France"
Dress
Dress of multi colored pastels in a plaid print; Knee length cotton sheath dress; Button front; long sleeves; fully lined; side vents at hem. Retailer's label: "Bonwit Teller" Designer's label: "Imported fabric / by / Boussac of France" Care label: "WPL 1100 / 65% cotton 35% rayon / hand washable / Made in Hong Kong"
Pink silk slip
Slip of pink (peach) silk, embroidered with lace inserts and border trim - all handmade.; mid-thigh length; lace bust line and hem with row of pin tucks below bust; rosebud ribbon decoration at center-bust; 1/2" ribbon straps; off white flowers, dragonflies, & bugs embroidered F&B. Trousseau piece. Label: Boue Soeurs/ 9 Rue de la Paix/ Paris/ Expressly For/ Franklin Simon & Co.
Pillbox Hat
Pillbox like hat of burnt sienna colored velvet. Standing brim and self bow. Top knot of self as trim. Crown close fitting like a calotte. Elastic band for securing hat to wearer's head. Designer's label on inside hatband: " Erik Braagaard / Paris / 8 rue St. Florentin" Label attached to top of designer's label: "Made in France" Model label under designer's label (partly illegible): "00 314"
Hat
Hat of black felt, brimless toque style. Cylindrical crown, rounded at top shoulders with extending cockscomb of three tiers extending upwards. Designer's label: "Bruyere / 4, Rue de Rondovi_Paris" Tag above designer's label: "Made in France"
Evening bolero jacket
Bolero style evening jacket of off-white wool. Front opening is heavily embroidered in metal thread, beads and rhinestones. Long sleeves. Closure of two gold tone spherical buttons and loops at hem. Lined in white crepe; shoulder pads. Designer Label: Bruyère / 22, Place Vendôme. Paris
Patterned shirt
Shirt of cotton in multicolored floral print on white background. Center front button down placket opening; pointed collar. Long sleeves with button closure on 2" vented cuffs. Straight hem. Designer label: Cacharel
Robe
A) Bathrobe of purple velvet lined with purple satin. Standing collar, two pockets. Rolled cuffs of matching purple satin. Designer's label at inside left side seam: Made in France / Modele / Depose / By Cadolle / 14 Rue Cambon Paris B) Matching tie sash in purple satin.
Boy's sweater
Boy’s sweater of acrylic/wool blend brown knit with tan front center panel and collar. Long sleeves with ribbed cuffs and waist. Closure of three buttons at center front placket. Appliqué of Cardin logo at lower left above waistband. Designer's label: "Pierre Cardin / Paris"
Day dress
Dress of cream wool crepe. Below knee length with 13" side slits; Long sleeves. Mock collar with right side curving to asymmetrical placket with 5 large circular black plastic buttons ending at natural waist at center front. Center back invisible zipper with 2 hook & eyes. Lined in cream synthetic fabric.
Day suit
Daytime suit ensemble. A) Jacket of cream colored silk gaberdine(?). Hip-length; box style. Bermuda collar and yoke which covers jacket front top, makes into epaulet-like treatment at shoulder, and sailor-like collar in back; geometrically shaped with white snaps at corners. Center front of jacket fastens all the way down with white snaps. Full-length dolman sleeves. Back has center seam and two darts which start 2 1/2 inches under yoke and extend to waist. Fully lined in white synthetic fabric. Designer's label at center back neckline: "Pierre Cardin / Paris / Made in France" B. Skirt of fabric matching jacket. Slightly gathered into 1"waistband. Street length; slightly A-lined. Center back fastens with hook, snap and zipper. Fully lined in white synthetic fabric.
Dress
Dress of bright red wool. Sleeveless; jewel neckline; knee length. Empire waist with inserted panel, quilted and top-stitched. Center back zipper with hook & eye. Kick pleat opening at center front seam. Lined in bright orange silk. Designer's label at inside, back neckline: "Pierre Cardin / Paris New York"
Dress
Day dress of navy blue knit.
Ensemble - Bodystocking, Mini-Skirt and Belt
Ensemble consisting of three pieces. Full-length bodystocking is of heavy ivory wool knit, in a ribbed pattern running vertically throughout body and legs, and horizontally around arms. The garment has a turtle-neck and wide flaring cuffs at legs. Center back zipper opening from top of turtle-neck to mid-back. The black double knit wool micro-mini-skirt has four over-sized belt loops with pointed ends, and center back zipper closure. The ensemble includes a wide black patent-leather belt which secures with concealed snaps. Bodystocking has two labels. Designer's label inside at back near zipper: "Pierre Cardin / Paris New York"; Material/size label on opposite side: "100% / Wool / L" The belt is stamped on reverse: "12 1851"
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