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Evening Gown
Designs for evening gowns. Outline sketch illustrates the front views of two gowns. Left side gown has laced cape collar and long sleeves with pointed hems. Right side gown shows wide neckline with loop detail extending down left side of dress. Detailing on gown suggests that it is possibly trimmed in feathers.
Evening Gown
Design for evening or wedding gown. Sketch illustrates three views of a white gown with strapless neckline and heavily trimmed/beaded off the shoulder over bodice that closes at center front and forms a deep U-shaped back. Third view at bottom right corner illustrates a different bodice with draped one-shoulder neckline.
Evening Gown
Signed design for evening gown. Color sketch illustrates gown with empire waist and A-line gathered skirt. Bodice with U-shaped illusion bodice and choker collar with bodice and sleeve trim matching collar. Designer's signature at bottom left hem of gown: "Lilli Wolff".
Evening Gown
Design for evening gown. Color sketch with dress in black and white and flesh tone female form. Strapless neckline; empire waist; full length.
Evening Gown
Design for evening gown. Color sketch of dress in orange with black spots with orange and black ruffle down left side and around train hem. Off-the-shoulder neckline. Full length fitted skirt with four pleats below hips.
Evening Gown
Evening gown of black satin.
Evening Pumps
Pair of slip-on evening pumps. Grey/green leather sole with clear vinyl upper, the upper trimmed at vamp with a 4-row band of rhinestones. Spike- or stiletto-style heels formed of clear Lucite embossed with vertical bands of foliate forms and with metal heel-cap. Blind-stamped into sole at ball of feet: "80 M 6641 / 3218-V678". Right shoe stamped: "Joléne / Hollywood Inspired / Made in U.S.A." The Joléne Hollywood Inspired brand/label was manufactured by the Tober-Saifer Shoe Manufacturing Company of St. Louis.
Evening Shoes
Pair of red satin evening shoes. The deep red shoes have pointed toes and 3 1/2" stiletto heels which are lacquered red with tiny white dots and embellished all-over with rhinestones. Marked on sole: "6 / 1/2 / B / 05" and "Made in Italy". Label inside right shoe: "Vaccari / Italy Bologna". Stamped inside left shoe: "Made in Italy for / Neiman Marcus"
Evening slippers
Evening slippers of pink mesh heavily trimmed in pearl beads, colored rhinestones and silver thread embroidery in floral motif. Rounded toe tips trimmed in pearlized pink paillette flowers. Louis heels covered in silver leather; collar of silver leather. Silver leather soles and insoles. Designer stamp (left shoe): Herbert Levine Retailer stamp (right shoe): Neiman-Marcus Measurements: L: 23cm W: 7.5cm H: 9cm Heel: 4.5cm / 1 3/4in
Faille dress
Dark red silk faille afternoon dress, princess lines - fuller in back. Natural waist line. Fly front zipper opening but covered at waist with intricately cut huge self bow that fastens at side creating the look of a wrap front closure. V-neck, small collar, 3/4 sleeves. Designer's label sewn in bodice: "Hattie Carnegie"; retailer's label sewn in skirt: "Swanson / Inc / Kansas City".
Faille pumps
Pair of pumps of black grosgrain. The shoes are designed with a pointed toe and plain upper. The 4" high stiletto heel tapers gently to base. Retailer's label stamped on sole: "Neiman-Marcus" Stamped inside: "8 1/2 B 3509 / 250" Measurements: Length: 25 cm. Width: 8.5 cm. Height: 15 cm. Heel: 10 cm. (4") high on axis with cap
Fan
Folding-style fan with molded plastic sticks and guards and printed paper leaf. "U" shaped bail ring at bottom. Leaf is printed on one side: "Neiman Marcus - Fashion Exposition / Sept 1950 / Dallas _ Texas".
[Fashion Design]
Original sketch for a fashion design by Lilli Wolff. Female figure with dress in shades of blue, with swatches attached to mount, and penciled notations. Believed to have been done in the United States after 1950.
[Fashion Design]
Original fashion design by Lilli Wolff. Possibly for a festival gown, design for a female figure with yellow full skirted dress. Various penciled notes and two penciled variations for the skirt design. Believed to have been done between 1945 and 1960, most likely in Dallas, Texas.
[Fashion Design]
Original fashion design by Lilli Wolff. Possibly for a festival gown, design for a female figure with tiered full skirted dress. Believed to have been done between 1945 and 1960, most likely in Dallas, Texas.
Festival Costume
Design for festival or stage costume. Color sketch illustrates full length view of costume in black and white with gold and black fringed trim. Oversized bell shaped sleeves trimmed in fringe give cape effect and extend to hem of gown. Inserted waist is trimmed with matching trim around hips. Model is wearing a headdress with black winged sides and matching gold and black fringe. Designer's initials at hem of model's left sleeve.
"Flamand" hat
Calotte style hat of burnt orange felt with downward brim. Hatband and bow at center back of matching felt. Headband of brown grosgrain ribbon; unlined. Evidence of veil, now missing. Crown stamped: Flamand / Henry Pollak, Inc. Retailer label: Neiman-Marcus / Dallas
Floral hat
Pillbox hat of navy straw trimmed with pale magenta silk flowers and green leaves encircling the crown. 1/2" rolled brim; wired. Single rhinestone with velvet bow on right front brim. Headband of navy velvet; lined in navy net. Designer label: Christine / Original / Park Ave. New York
Floral print dress
Cocktail or evening dress of floral print rayon. Multiple straps at the top, loose neckline, pale rust red ribbon set on the each side (right/left) at waistline. Designer's label at inside neckline: "Cotillion / Originals" Retailer's label: "Lazarus / Roanoke"
Flowerpot handbag
Handbag of ivory leather covered in ivory and green woven fabric with front in flower basket motif in beads with painted green background and three brass bee details. Title "flower basket" at right side of handbag and designer initials "ec" and copyright symbol on left side. Beading in predominantly orange, green, yellow, and white. Back leather strap detail runs down center back with five gold studs; folds across top forming strap to turn lock closure. Double leather handles. Top and bottom of bag bound in white leather; bottom of handbag in rectangular dark stained wood with rounded corners. Interior pouch with patch and zipper pockets. Designer stamp: Collins / of Texas Measurements: Width: 9 3/4" Height: 8 1/2", without handle Height; 13 1/2", with handle Depth: 4"
Formal waistcoat
Men's light gray wool formal waistcoat. Warm-tone gray wool morning suit vest with curved notched lapels. Lapped, curved, double-breasted front opening with three diagonally placed tailored buttonholes with pearl gray plastic buttons. Buttons are mirrored with three nonfunctional matching buttons. Four front welt pockets; two breast, two waist. Gray silk backing with adjustable waistband. Gray metal buckle. Fully lined in gray silk with wool facings. Two internal tailored buttonholes with pearl gray buttons at center front. Retailer's label stitched inside of waistband: Saks-Fifth Avenue
Full-skirted dress
Coat dress of black silk taffeta with off-white fuzzy woven-in polka dots. Calf-length(? - depends on petticoats), with a small modified "Peter Pan" turn-down collar, which has attached front bias bands to tie into bow at front of collar. 3/4-length set-in sleeves. Center front opening with 16 black circular plastic buttons, hidden snaps at waist and throat, and hook-and-eye at waist. Full, flaring skirt with 13 gores. Unlined. Combined Designer's/Retailer's label: "Neiman-Marcus Dallas / Traina-Norell" Black silk taffeta jacquard-woven with supplemental pile design in the weft. B) Belt of matching fabric, backed with black leather. Narrow, with rectangular buckle covered in same fabric. Stamped on reverse: "30+"
Gloves
Pair of gloves of kid leather; white; pull-on; lined with fabric; 3/4 length (4" above wrist according to the inventory tag). Length: 28cm; Width: 12cm
Gloves
Pair of gloves of kid leather; khaki colored; pull-on; wrist length; tan top stitching at wrist. Length: 21cm; Width: 12.5cm
Gloves
Pair of gloves of kidskin; white; wrist length; 1 1/2" opening; 1 pearl button. Size Label: 7 / Washable / Real Kid Retail Label: Made in Western Germany / Neiman-Marcus Length: 20cm; Width: 9cm
Gloves
Pair of gloves in gold colored kidskin. Two textures: top is darker colored suede, bottom smooth, lighter colored kidskin. Pull-on; top stitching at wrist on back. Stains on palm of gloves. Length: 21cm; Width: 11cm
Gloves
Gloves of brown nylon and rayon. Pull-on; elbow length.
Gloves
Pair of gloves of cream/beige cotton; pull-on; bevelled edges; wrist length. Length: 21cm; Width: 10cm Designer Label: Christian Dior / Sea Island / 100% lavable [FR-EN: washable] Retailer Label: Neiman Marcus / 100% cotton / Made in France Size Label: 7.5
Gloves
Pair of gloves of beige cotton; small curved cut out on outer edge; curved stitches at wrist. Label 1 (Inside Left Glove): 7/Made in France/100% Cotton/Exclusive of Ornament Label 2 (Inside Right Glove): 7/Neiman Marcus
Gloves
Pair of gloves of brown leather (kidskin?). Forearm length with decorative button and loop closure. Stamp inside reads: "Miss Aris / 7 / Made in Philippines" In "Maas Brothers / Florida" box.
Gloves
Pair of gloves of beige cotton; elastic at wrist; bow at wrist back; wrist length. Length: 19.5cm; Width: 8.5 cm Retailer Label: Neiman-Marcus / 100% cotton / Made in France Care Label: 100% lavable [FR-EN: washable] Size Label: 7
Gloves
Pair of gloves of white cotton; pull-on; upper wrist is cut out; 1/2" bow at top of wrist. Length: 22cm; Width: 14cm
Gloves
Pair of gloves of kidskin; white; wrist; left hand has beaded bow at pinky. Manufacturer Label: Made in ... (Label is faded, and location is not legible) Retailer Label: Neiman Marcus (Label is faded, and material and size are not legible) Attached label states gloves made in France. Length: 22cm;Width: 8.5cm
Gloves
Pair of gloves of white cotton. The plain, daytime gloves are wrist-length. Retailer's label sewn inside: "Made in Western Germany / expressly for / Neiman-Marcus / 100% Cotton" Length: 21.5 cm; Width: 9.5 cm
Gloves
Pair of gloves of cotton; plain; white; pull-on; above wrist length; left and right sides of wrist are bevelled. Retailer Label: Neiman Marcus / 100% Cotton / Made in France Designer Label: Christian Dior / Sea Island / 100% lavable [Fr - En: 100% washable] Size Label: 7 1/2 Length: 24cm; Width: 12cm
Gloves
Pair of gloves of tan suede. The wrist-length gloves are plain, with hand-stitching. Size/Designer Label stamped inside: "7 / Made in France / by / Roger Fare" Retailer Label: "Neiman-Marcus / Made in France" Length: 21.5cm; Width: 10cm
Hat
Hat of natural tan straw "lace". The low, domed crown is made of straw/fine wicker that has been worked as lace, in net and with various elements. At front the crown extends out in an undulating brim. Mounted at the base of the crown, on the front brim, is a large pink artificial rose with green leaves. Unlined, the hat has a black cord to help secure it to the wearer's head. Designer's label inside: "Paris / Molli / New York"
Hat
Hat of natural straw. Circular straw crown, slightly domed, with black grosgrain ribbon around base and surrounded by shaped straw brim. Brim is rounded in front for about 2/3 of circumference, and bound up with red stitching at back to form three corners at back. All edges of brim turned-up and edged in black velvet ribbon. From above, brim shape resembles a baseball field. Inside of crown with black grosgrain inner hatband, to which is attached two black elastic cords to secure combs to help hold hat on wearer's head. At front of hat is stitched a small "F" on the inner hatband to show front of hat. Designer's label inside crown at inner band: "Wm Silverman / New York", with smaller logo-form tag sewn in under larger label: "Wm Silverman" with scissors, needle and thread.
Hat
Hat of shiny beige/light brown straw. Formed somewhat as a turban, the strands (approximately 50) of straw are wrapped and swirled around stiff net base creating a high, somewhat conical crown with an effect like a turban or a high-piled swirl of blond hair. Completely covered with beige veiling. Dark muted orange satin binding (1/2 inch deep) around edge of crown. Designer's label sewn to inner edge: "Christian Dior / chapeaux / Paris~New York"
Hat
Small turban style hat made of wide navy blue straw covered with navy veil. Designer's label on inside brim: "Irene of New York" Retailer's label on inside brim: "Neiman-Marcus / Salon"
Hat
Hat of off-white cord-work. Constructed on a stiffed base of off-white mesh, the crown is styled as a modified, over-sized pillbox, with a shallow domed shape. The crown is entirely covered in cord-work and knit ribbon of off-white, forming a dense ground. At top of crown is a finial composed of beige flattened spheroid shapes attached to cords. The hat is unlined, and has a beige grosgrain ribbon inner hatband, with two small plastic combs to help secure hat to wearer's head. Retailer's label: "Neiman-Marcus"
Hat
Hat of rust colored straw with curved brim wider in front and rolled in back. Green velvet ribbon trim. Tucked crown & tan silk lined brim. Designer's label on inside hatband: "Paris / Molli / New York"
Hat
Hat of brown fur and leather. The cylindrical light brown leather crown is encircled by large open circular band of brown fur (mink?) oriented to create diagonal stripes. At base of crown is band of same leather, tied into flat bow at back with trailing ends. Lined in reddish/brown lace, and with two small combs to secure to wearer's head. No labels in hat.
Hat
Tam inspired hat of black velvet. Stiffened 1" hatband with hot pink grosgrain headband. Unlined.
Hat
Turban style hat of olive green velvet. Green grosgrain headband; lined in green net.
Hat
Pillbox hat of woven green ribbon-like paper. Low, slightly "dimpled"crown and formed of woven green paper ribbon in various widths. Lower edge is turned up and folded over. At back is a flat bow of same material. Unlined with pale green grosgrain ribbon headband. Attached at sides are small plastic combs to secure hat to wearer's head. Designer's label inside at back: "Sue Dooley / Dallas" Measurements: 16.5 cm. front to back; 15 cm. side to side; 6 cm. from top of crown to base.
Hat
Hat in toque style of black felt with top of black satin. aTwo large black buttons as trim on overlapping front. Veil (in poor condition) covers entire hat. Headband of black grosgrain ribbon.
Hat
Turban inspired hat of pale pink velvet with braided pink velvet around edge. Two iridescent rhinestone and faceted jewel pins trim front. Lined in pink net. Two combs at sides for securing hat to wearer's head. Maker's label on inside back of hat: "An Original / Mr. Stanley / New York"
Hat
Turban inspired hat of red and blue striped douppioni silk. Rigid front brim. Lined in white fabric with "Mr. John" signature print. Headband of navy grosgrain and lace.
Hat
Calotte of black velour. Asymmetric rolled brim in front forms point at right side. Black grosgrain headband; unlined.
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