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Cocktail dress of black wool crepe. Sleeveless; princess seams; knee length. Two large square gold fixtures attached by snaps on back of dress under V back. Beneath is a zipper closure with a hook-and-eye closure at the top. Pleated to hide zipper. Lined in black fabric. Bill Blass designer label center back neckline. Neiman-Marcus retailer label on center back seam below zipper.
Dress
Cocktail dress of black wool crepe. Sleeveless; V-shaped neckline in front and back. Two slit pockets in the front below where the belt falls. Arched front seam from base of neckline to left side slit pocket. Below knee length. Center back zipper closure; lined in black. Designer label: Bill Blass / for / Maurice Renter Retailer label: Neiman-Marcus Evidence of union label and size(?) tag removed. B) Belt of matching black wool crepe with two large black rhinestone broach-like buttons and bound buttonholes. Attaches to dress at front sides above waist.
Dress
Dress of gray/green and tan striped wool jersey knit. Rounded neckline; below knee length; long sleeves. Horizontal stripes; bias cut angle from right neckline to left hip; gathers at left hip; back horizontal stripes. Invisible zipper closure; lined in olive green fabric. Designer's label at inside back collar: "Bill Blass / Made in USA".
Dress
Dress of maroon wool jersey knit. Knee length with slighlty fitted sheath silhouette. Front has 4 seams that cross to form a diamond shape; top stitching on sides of seams. Long sleeves; center back invisible zipper. Back has horizontal seam above the waist; top stitching outside of seam. Lined in maroon fabric. Designer's label: "Bill Blass" Retailer's label: "Neiman Marcus"
Dress
Dress of green linen.
Dress
Evening dress of blue and white striped cotton organdy. A) Dress: Fitted; short sleeved bodice with contrasting ecru cotton organdy. Scalloped. double Peter Pan collar and cuffs. Center back zipper closure from neckline to hipline. Double hook&eyes to secure collar. Natural waistline. Waist seam with semi-full. gathered ankle-length skirt. Patch pockets at the hips with contrasting ecru organdy accents. Sheer ecru organdy underskirt with exposed scalloped hem to match collar. cuffs and pockets. Ecru grosgrain petersham with hook&eye closure. Bodice lined in white nylon. Label stitched along side seam of underskirt. B) Belt: draped red leather belt with three loops and buttons as the closure devices. Red acetate backing.
Dress
Dress of black rayon. Bishop sleeves gathered with elastic at wrists; floor length; elastic at waistline and neckline; long fringe around neckline. Back hook and eye closure. Two pockets. Thread belt loops at waist, over elastic.
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
Dress ensemble
Day suit of silk and linen. a) Day dress of creme silk with jacquard ivory dots and black printed polka dots with red lines. Dog-ear collar bow tie with red piping. Gathered at waistline with release pleats below hips. Short sleeve with banded cuffs and pleated shoulders; calf length. Button closure on back yoke with hidden snaps to waistline. Ivory grosgrain petersham. Unlined. Designer label: Bill Blass Union label and size and cleaning instructions tag. b) Short jacket of white linen with black notched lapel. Hem, opening and sleeve ends piped in red. Long sleeves with vented cuffs and button closure. Button closure at center front hem. Lined in white synthetic; shoulder pads. Designer label: Bill Blass Retailer label: Neiman-Marcus
Dress of novelty weave
Dress of bulky black and white woven wool. Below knee length; long set-in sleeves with zipper closure at wrists. Dress is accented at rounded neckline, angled welt pockets, hemline, waistline and down center front with black and white running stitch yarn applied border trim. Center back zipper closure with two hook & eyes at neckline. Backed in black polyester blend; lined in black synthetic. Union label and size/style tags at center back of lining near hem.
Ensemble
Ensemble: a) Jacket of pale brown and pale aqua tweed knit with various widths of multi-colored yarns in a check weave; collar and cuffs of double faced pale yellow net with fringe of piled yarns of different lengths and colors; button front closure; long sleeves; shoulder pads; lined in olive satin; size 10 b) Skirt of pale brown and pale aqua tweed knit with various widths of multi-colored yarns in a check weave; two tier trim of double faced pale yellow net partially covered with fringe of piled yarns of different lengths and colors; knee-length; partially lined in olive satin; center-back zip and hook and eye closure; size 6.
Ensemble
Mix and match skirt ensemble. A) Jacket #1. Jacket of bright yellow wool knit with single white faced lapel on right side. Single large white plastic button closure. Long sleeves. Three patch pockets. Lined in self; padded shoulders. Designer: "Bill Blass" Care tag attached to base of designer label. Evidence of other removed tags. B) Jacket #2. Jacket of black and white houndstooth with yellow horizontal and vertical window pane stripes. Rounded neckline. Center front opening with 5 square black and white plastic buttons. Two welt pockets with flaps at sides. Long sleeves. Lined in cream wool knit; padded shoulders. Designer's label at center back neckline: "Bill Blass" Fabric tag: "Pure Wool / Made in Italy/ Professional / Dry Clean Only" Care tag. Evidence of removed tag. C) Blouse of yellow and white horizontally striped silk knit fabric. Wide, bateau neckline. Long sleeves gathered into 2" cuffs, with circular white plastic button on each cuff. Center back zipper with hook & eye. Unlined; padded shoulders. Designer's label at back neckline: "Bill Blass" Fabric: "Made in USA / of Imported Fabric" Care: Professional dry clean. Evidence of union tag, removed. Evidence of removed tag (Size?) D) Skirt of bright yellow wool knit. Knee-length, with gathers and short vertical seaming at waistband. Center back zipper with two hook & bars on 1-1/2" waistband. Unlined. Designer's label at back waistband: "Bill Blass" Size "10" tag and content/care tags attached to base of designer label. E) Blouse of black and white horizontal stripe silk knit. Rounded neckline. Hidden button closure with two snaps at neckline. Short sleeves with 1" band of same fabric turned to vertical angle. Padded shoulders; unlined. Designer's label at neckline: "Bill Blass / Made in U.S.A / of Imported Fabric" Size "10" tag, cleaning instructions and union label at side …
Ensemble - Blouse and Skirt
Two piece skirt ensemble of navy blue linen consisting of: Blouse with round high neckline having asymmetric bodice closure. Curved diagonal top edge extension with four purple plastic buttons and tailored buttonholes at left side and one button with snap at right neckline. Short sleeves with modified box caps (seams rather than tucks). Bodice cut short and full, with slight lower flare. Padded shoulders. Lined in dark blue silk satin. Length: 20 1/2" (52.1 cm). Length: Designer's label at center back neckline: "Bill Blass" Union label, cleaning instructions and size "6" tag at left side seam. Skirt of medium length, straight, two panel style, gathered to narrow fitted waistband. Inseam slit pockets at both sides, with invisible zipper closure behind left pocket and large hook at waistband. Fully lined in same silk fabric as top. No designer label. 23 1/2" (59.7 cm). Size "6" tag at left side seam.
Envelope for Vogue Pattern #1067
Vogue American Designer Pattern #1067 by Blassport Ltd. to make a loose-fitting dress with dropped shoulders, lined yoke, full set-in sleeves, and collar, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Envelope for Vogue Pattern #1314
Vogue American Designer Pattern #1314 by Bill Blass to make an evening dress with a bias blouson bodice, standing lace collar, back button closure, and full skirt, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Envelope for Vogue Pattern #1556
Vogue American Designers Pattern #1556 by Blassport Ltd. to make a loose-fitting blouson dress with standing collar, dropped shoulders, and pleated pockets, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Envelope for Vogue Pattern #1957
Vogue American Designer Pattern #1957 by Bill Blass to make a jacket with extended shoulders, shoulder pads, flared back, and welt pockets and lined skirt with waistband and zipper, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Evening coat
Evening coat of black and white satin. Approx. knee-length, with gently rounded V neckline, and center front opening with no closures. Modified "cocoon coat", with a full cut and no fit. 3/4 or slightly longer sleeves with broad cuff with large circular black braid covered non-functional button on each, the button covering a hidden snap. Diagonally set welt pockets at front hips. Lined in cream satin, which gives slight "piped" effect to outer edges. Designer's label at inside back collar: "Bill Blass" Evidence of large removed tag below designer's label.
Evening dress
Dress of royal blue polyester. Bodice and upper skirt of knit, lower part of skirt of satin. Full-length, bateau neckline, long sleeves with two self-covered buttons and loops at wrists. Skirt gathered at knees with arcing seam where knit and satin join, giving fullness to skirt. Shoulder pads. Attached underskirt. Center back zipper. Designer's label: "Bill Blass" Retailer's label: "Neiman-Marcus"
Evening dress
Dress of black velvet and blue satin; bodice is one-shoulder in velvet with black velvet bows backed in white satin at the left shoulder and right hip. Full-length; full gathered skirt in satin; center back zipper. Hips have interior pleated structure and point on back is weighted. Unlined.
Evening dress
Dress of black velvet and moire. Form fitting; floor length; bateau neckline at front; low asymmetrical triangle back. Long fitted sleeves with 4" invisible zippers. Bodice and upper portion of skirt are of velvet; bottom of dress has three tiered moire ruffle attached asymmetrically to skirt at above knee length on left and diagonally to right side below knee; Hanging loops on inside at shoulder; binding at armhole seam. Hidden zipper at left side seam; fully lined. Designer's label: Bill Blass Union label Size "8" tag
Evening dress
Gown of teal green satin. Floor length; straight silhouette. Sleeveless with attached, pleated shoulder/arm cape which drapes around the back to form low V-shaped back. Front trimmed in black iridescent bugle beading in four rows at front shoulder area along raglan line. Center back has gathers at bottom of V that forms drapery folds to the floor. Three hook & eye closures at back. Petersham of matching grosgrain ribbon. Retailer label at bottom left hem: Neiman Marcus
Evening Dress
Evening dress of silver brocade printed with purple, magenta and gold arabesque floral motifs.
Evening dress
Dress of orange and pink silk blend. Strapless; pink bodice with empire waist; orange floor-length skirt. Rhinestone bow brooch at center front with attached pink drape that wraps around back and trails to floor in front. Very structured interior.
Evening dress
Dress of black fabric and black chiffon. Skirt is floor length and bias cut; upper bodice is of black chiffon and silver seed beads in an organic/leaf design; upper bodice has sequin and bead border dividing bodice from skirt. Same border at neckline and bottom of long, beaded chiffon sleeves. At bottom of bodice border curves down slightly in back, at front comes up to a slight point in center; below point at center front bodice bottom, the skirt forms a pleat with two tucks on each side at center front. Back bodice has keyhole opening from neck to bottom of bodice; back neck closes with one hook and eye. Center back zipper from border at bottom of bodice down. Bodice lined with chiffon; skirt lined with lining fabric.
Evening jacket
Jacket of ivory crepe synthetic trimmed in gold braid. Single breasted with hidden button closure having one black enameled gold tone shank button at bottom with bound buttonhole. Long suit sleeves. Collarless lapel is straight at sides with gold braid loops. Welt pockets at sides have black crepe flaps trimmed in gold braid with cutout loops. Lined in white synthetic; padded shoulders.
Floral dress
Dress of crepe in bright multicolored painterly print. Below knee length; long bishop sleeves gather into bound wrists with loop and covered button closure. Rounded neckline. Draping on bodice and outer wraparound skirt meet at left waist. Center back self-covered button and loop closure on bodice with zipper closure on skirt below waist and snap closure at waistline on wrapped outer skirt. Lined in lime green silk with green grosgrain petersham; shoulder pads. Designer label: Bill Blass Retailer label: Neiman Marcus Size, care and union labels at left side seam of lining near hem. B) Belt of pink reptile skin. Self-covered D-shaped buckle; 2" wide.
Geometric skirt suit
Jacket and skirt ensemble of wool in taupe with rectangular and square color blocks of cobalt blue and red. Color blocks are lightly outlined in black giving a "drawn on" effect. Lined with white wool. A) Jacket in box style. Rounded neckline. Center front opening with no closure. Mid-thigh length. Long sleeves; padded shoulders. Designer's label at center back neckline: "Bill Blass" Fiber content, cleaning instructions and size "8" tags attached to base of designer label. B) Suit skirt. Below knee length. Shaped waist with no waistband. Navy blue grosgrain ribbon facing. Left side zipper with hook & eye. Designer's label at center back waistline: "Bill Blass" Fiber content tag has been removed. Cleaning instructions and and "Front" tag at base of designer label.
Gingham dress
Dress of black and tan gingham plaid taffeta. Scoop neck with round collar; long sleeves; bias cut full skirt with knee length stitched down pleats. full at hem. Left side zipper. Designer Label: William Bass / Original
Halter Dress
Evening/hostess dress of chocolate brown wool crepe.
Houndstooth skirt
Skirt of black and white wool houndstooth. Below knee length; slightly A-lined. Kick pleat at center back seam. Left side zipper closure with hook & bar on 1.5" waistband. Lined in black fabric. Designer's label: "Bill Blass"
Jacket
Jacket of off-white/ivory cotton blend. Collarless, V-neck. Center front opening with two plain domed gold-colored metal buttons. Long sleeves with single matching domed gold button on vented cuffs. Princess seams. Unlined. Designer's label: Bill Blass
Maxi Dress
Maxi dress of chartreuse yellow.
Military-inspired skirt ensemble
Suit of red wool flannel with green and black windowpane plaid, consisting of: A) Coat. Single breasted with four flat, circular gold tone buttons and tailored buttonholes. Lower thigh length; long sleeves with 1-1/2" cuffs and one smaller matching button. Turn down collar. Two flapped patch pockets with large American "Great Seal" type eagles of applique in gold cord, beads, sequins, springs and vinyl that measure 4"x 5", holding arrows and olive branches. Eagles are mirror image to each other. Unlined; shoulder pads. Designer's label at center back neckline: "Bill Blass" Tag attached to base of designer label: "Made in U.S.A. / of Imported Fabric" Union, care and size "8" tags at right side seam. (B) Skirt of matching plaid. Knee length; fitted high waist. Invisible zipper on left side with hook & eye. Fold over facing is bound with red grosgrain ribbon petersham inside waist. Unlined. Designer's label at center back waist: "Bill Blass" Tag attached to base of designer label: "Made in U.S.A. / of Imported Fabric"
Mini dress
Cocktail dress of cotton sateen in pink and yellow abstract floral printing on ivory background with matelasse circles. Peter Pan collar and short sleeves are bound. Mini length. Bodice is styled to give bolero effect. Pleating at sides with slit pockets. Center back zipper with hook & eye. Lined in white cotton. Designer's label at back neckline: "Bill Blass" Size "8" and union labels at base of zipper.
Openwork detail dress
White linen dress with curved faggot detailing. Flower at the front collar. Peter pan collar. Short sleeves. Shift dress. Lined in white fabric. Center back zipper closure with 5 hook & eyes on collar. Bill Blass designer's label at top right. And care label in middle below the zipper.
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.
Patterned dress
Dress of ivory silk jacquard of ivory polka dots and a red, green/ teal, and blue striped pattern. Mid-calf length; loose, straight silhouette; high round neck. Long dolman sleeves that narrow at wrist. Back has four button and loop closure; unlined. B) Sash of matching fabric. Pointed at the ends.
Patterned suit
Skirt suit of patchwork effect pink and green plaid sateen. A) Jacket. Slightly fitted; single breasted with closure of four buttons. Notched lapel; long sleeves with vented, rolled cuffs. Side welt pockets with flaps. Lined in ivory fabric. Size 8. Designer label: Bill Blass Retailer label: Neiman Marcus Union label. B) Pencil skirt of matching fabric. Knee length; left side zipper closure. Lined in ivory fabric with grosgrain ribbon waistband. Size 10. Designer label: Bill Blass Union label.
Shift dress
Shift style dress of red ultrasuede. Pointed collar. Extended shoulder sleeve; patch breast pocket. Front button closure. Belt loops. Unlined. Designer's label: Blassport Care-label attached to designer label.
Shirtwaist dress
Shirt dress of reddish-brown ultra-suede with round collar and long button placket down front-center. Patch pocket at left bust. Long sleeves with 2" cuffs with button closure and shoulder pads. 12" slit from hem at center-front. Designer's Label: "Blassport" Fabric label: "Skinner Ultra Suede Fabric" (Skinner is a textile company) "6" b) Belt tie of self-suede is 1.25" wide and 44" in length.
Skirt ensemble
Skirt ensemble of pink floral silk. A) Blouse. Buttons. Double breasted 6 buttons on front. Scalloped collar. Short sleeves with cuffs with button closures. Gathered fabric at shoulders and cuff seams. B) Skirt. Matching fabric. Zipper on right hip of skirt. At waist band is a Neiman Marcus label. Gathered fabric at waist line. Scalloped edges at bottom hem. Lined in white chiffon. C) Sash or scarf or belt. Self-fabric. Comes to a point at the ends.
Skirt ensemble
Ensemble consisting of two blouses, cream jacket and navy blue pleated skirt. A) Jacket in cropped style of cream colored woven linen(?). Two patch pockets at sides with flaps and pearl button closure. Long sleeves with matching pearl buttons and bound buttonholes on vented cuffs. Rounded neckline with single pearl button and loop closure. Lined in white taffeta; shoulder pads. Designer label:Bill Blass Retailer label: Neiman-Marcus Size 4/care labels. Union label. B) Blouse made of mustard yellow taffeta. Turn down collar extends to ties with accordion pleated tassels. Center front closure of five self-covered buttons and snap behind the "tie." Matching button closures on the long sleeves. Gathered fabric at the seam of cuff and shoulders. Designer label: Bill Blass Size 6/care labels. Union label. C) Blouse of navy blue taffeta matching yellow blouse. Closure of five navy blue plastic buttons and matching buttons on sleeve cuffs. Same labels as yellow blouse. D) Pleated skirt of navy crepe. Below knee length. Left side snap closure on side slit opening. No labels.
Skirt ensemble
Skirt ensemble of white linen. A) Jacket/top. About waist length, with slight flare and peplum effect at waist. High "U" neckline. Short sleeves with cap/pleated "puff" at upper edge. Center front closure with 5 circular buttons and self ruffle on either side of plaquet. Lined with heavy white satin. Built-in shoulder pads. Designer's label at neckline: "Bill Blass" At right seam: Care Size: "8" Union label. B) Skirt. Knee-length or slightly below. Straight, with slight seaming from 1" waistband down for fit. Right side plastic zipper closure with one hook at waistband. Fully lined with white satin lining fabric. Labels at center front: "Front" Care Union Size: "8"
Skirt ensemble
Ensemble of black wool with pink, green, yellow, and blue square print. A) Jacket with convertible collar; 8 fisheye darts; 2-piece sleeves; 2 flap pockets in front. Designer's Label at inside back neck: "Bill Blass" Retailer's label at inside back neck: "Neiman-Marcus" ILGWU label at inside left seam: "921367" Size label at inside left seam: "10". B) Skirt, floor length; CF seam; 1" waistband; Size label: "10" Direction label: "Front" C) Blouse of pink silk knit; bishop sleeves gather into 3" cuffs; Self tie at neck. Size label at inner left: "10" D) Belt - On individual record, housed in box for preservation
Skirt suit
Suit of Kelly green wool twill. A) Box style jacket has princess seams. Four square white buttons at center front opening with tailored buttonholes; 2 matching buttons at cuffs. Bracelet length sleeves. Outside edges along collar, center front, hem and cuffs trimmed with white fabric 3/4" wide. White trimmed flap pockets at hips. White trim detail on front bodice area on each side in an L-shape on the left side and reversed L-shape on the right. Unlined; shoulder pads. Designer's label at center back neckline: "Bill Blass" Fiber content, cleaning instructions and size "10" tags sewn to base of designer label. B) Skirt of same. Knee length. Four darts at front and back; faced waist. Center back opening with invisible zipper; 7" vent at center back. Unlined; petersham of green grosgrain ribbon with hook & eye. Designer's label at center back to right of zipper: "Bill Blass" Fiber content, cleaning instructions and size "10" tags sewn to base of designer label.
Skirt Suit
Skirt suit of gray fine plaid. A) Jacket of gray fine plaid with an over-layer of black floral lace exposing the plaid; lace has scallop trim 2” above the wrists and hem of the jacket. Jacket has round neckline; 4 gray button closure down center-front; long sleeves with inner shoulder pads; lower hip length; fully lined in black synthetic. B) Skirt of matching plaid with 1 ½” waistband with center-back zip and hook and eye closure; darts at front and back; lined in black synthetic; 17” length. Designer's Label: "Bill Blass" Retailer's label: "Neiman Marcus"
Skirt with contrasting buttons
Ensemble of off-white wool knit. A) Jacket of off-white/ivory wool knit. Hip-length. Seamed. Rounded neckline. Center front opening with series of 11 circular black plastic buttons. Long sleeves. Welt pockets. Labels: Designer: "Bill Blass" Fabric: evidence of removed tag, "Wool" is legible. Care: dry clean only. B) Pants of off-white/ivory wool knit. Full-length. Slight seaming at waistband. unlined. Zipper closure. Pockets. Label: "Bill Blass". C) Skirt of off-white/ivory wool knit. Knee-length or slightly above. Slight vertical seaming at waistband to give subtle A-line effect. Side closure with hook-and-eyes at waistband and zipper below. Lined in cream. Labels: Designer: "Bill Blass". Size: "10" Care: "Dry Clean Only" ILGWU union label "866979"
Smocked dress
Dress of tan polyester crepe. V-neck, bishop sleeves, and gathered skirt. Invisible zipper with hook closures in center front. Two wide bands of ruching at waist and at top of shoulders and across back. Designer's label: "Bill Blass" Union label
Sportswear ensemble
Skirt suit and scarves. A) Jacket of black wool knit; round neck; double breasted; waist length; non-working buttons; straight sleeves; zipper at center back; lined; shoulder pads. B) Skirt of black wool with one inch waist band; double-breasted style with four gold buttons; straight to knee; back has vent; four darts; back zipper; Union label. C) Scarf of purple wool; rectangle shape. D) Scarf of red silk with paisley design.
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