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Jacket
Jacket of black wool and monkey fur. Suit jacket of black wool, long torso, slightly fitted, single-breasted with center front opening of 4 circular self-covered buttons and single hook-and-eye. Long sleeves. Small shoulder pads. From waist to hem coat is trimmed with wide band of long black monkey fur. Retailer's label at inside back collar: "Neiman-Marcus / Dallas" National Recovery Board, Coat and Suit Industry label at inside waist, "001706"
Leather mules
Mules of brown/oxblood suede. The shoes are designed with rounded, open toes. The toe-box/instep is formed of brown/oxblood suede with two diamond-shaped cut-outs across instep, with gold kidskin bands across narrow points between openings. The high French heels are covered with same suede. Retailer's stamp inside right shoe: "Neiman-Marcus / Dallas" Measurements: Size 7 1/2 Length 24cm Width 7.4cm Height 7.5cm Heel 7cm/2 5/8in (@axis)
Leather shoes
Shoes of black suede with soles of red leather. Continental heels; squared vamp. Left shoe stamped: "Neiman-Marcus Co. / Dallas" Right shoe stamped: "Design by / Evins"
Maternity ensemble
Maternity ensemble consisting of: A) Jacket-style top of brown wool plaid with cream and light blue. Shawl collar, with squared front neckline. Center front double-breasted opening having two vertical rows of 5 domed self-covered buttons, and 2 hidden snaps at top. Long sleeves. Flaps at hips simulating pockets. Built-in shoulder pads. Unlined. Designer's label at center back neckline: "[logo] Page Boy / Dallas" B) Kangaroo style skirt of brown cotton(?)twill. Mid-calf-length, with slight A-line formed by darts around waistline. Thin waistband with ties at front for large rounded "scoop" opening, which has a single strap that extends up and loops around waist tie. Small slit at center-front hemline. Unlined. No labels in skirt.
Maternity jacket
Maternity coat/jacket of black velvet with hem border of black silk embroidered in scroll and foliage motif. Embroidery at top of border is cut out along the top edge. Long sleeves; notched lapel. Center front closure of self covered buttons with bound buttonholes. Lined in black cotton; shoulder pads. Designer label: Page Boy / Dallas
Mules
Mules of brown/oxblood suede. The shoes are designed with rounded, open toes. The toe-box/instep is formed of brown/oxblood suede with two diamond-shaped cut-outs across instep, with gold kidskin bands across narrow points between openings. The high French heels are covered with same suede. Retailer's stamp inside right shoe: "Neiman-Marcus / Dallas"
Necktie
Necktie of off-white silk with grey diagonal embroidered stands with vertical off-white ribs in between; four in hand style; 1 1/2" at widest point. Lined in off-white silk with blue D'ore print. Labels: Dreyfuss & Son pure silk; Woven in Switzerland D'ore imported silk
D'Orsay Pumps
D'Orsay pumps of silver leather. Designed with rounded toe and cut-away sides, the pumps have vamp formed of two wide curving bands joined at top of vamp and open at sides and toe. The silver leather of the vamp and the closed heel and ankle strap are embellished with top-stitching; the straps secured with a square rhinestone-set buckle. The modified French heel is covered with silvered leather, without top-stitching. No markings in right shoe. Left shoe with sewn-in label: "Neiman Marcus Co. Dallas / Fenwyn / Trade Mark Reg'd." Both shoes with handwritten notation: "8a / S 12293 / 8315Bb"
Panties
Panties (step-in slip) of off-white silk satin with insets of fine stitched, floral lace along sides of hemline; button closure at both sides.
Pants
Man's Pantalones (pants) of red, blue, green, orange, and white striped woven cotton. Textile created on back strap loom. All hand seamed. One selvedge and three hemmed ends.
Petticoat
Petticoat of ecru colored crinoline net. Full-length. Narrow ecru linen tape waistband with hook-and eyes at back and along back center closure. Wide hem of same net. Inner layer from waist to about knees, with ruffles at sides and back forming slight bustle effect. Inner layer with hook-and-eye closures also. No labels in garment.
Picture hat
Picture hat of natural straw. Wide brimmed with crown of black grosgrain ribbon and bow as trim. String from crown pulls edge of brim toward center; teardrop shaped orange glass hatpin. Lined in black net; black grosgrain ribbon headband. Maker's label: Henry's / Originals / Dallas
Pumps
Ladies sling back pump of black patent leather. Buckle strap closure. Open toe; strapped vamp of four straps with knot on strap at throat. Designer stamp on sole: "Hill and Dale" Stamp on inside heel: "Continental Last" Retailer stamp on inside arch: " A. Harris / & Co. / Dallas, Texas" C) Original "Hill and Dale Shoes" box.
Pumps
Opera pumps of black kid leather, squared toe, black grosgrain ribbon bow. Stitching and perforated decoration around throat and top line. Leather sole, French heel 2" high. Delmanette by Delman N.Y. Paris. N.M. L: 23 cm W: 7.5 cm H: 12 cm Heel: 5 cm / 2 in. Left Shoe: Neiman-Marcus Co. / Dallas Right Shoe: Delmanette / Styled by Delman / New York-Paris
Pumps
Pumps of dark brown suede and brown alligator. Designed with a rounded toe, the uppers are of dark brown suede with toe-cap and heels of brown alligator. The modified Cuban heel is covered with brown alligator. Designer's stamp in left shoe: "Delman / Made entirely by hand" Retailer's stamp in right shoe: "Neiman-Marcus Co. / Dallas" Handwritten note in each shoe: "2P67046 54 / 8a"
Sash
Wide sash of red-brown, ivory, and indigo blue cotton. Backstrap loomed cotton warp faced plain weave with warp ikat design with diamonds in the center and linear, repeating pattern on either side. Hand twisted and knotted fringe. Approx 11" wide.
Shoes
Shoes of purple satin with silver kid leather trim. The shoes combine the closed heel and cut-away sides of a d'Orsay pump with the open strap-work vamp of a sandal. They have an ankle strap which secures with a small rectangular buckle, and which connected to the vamp via a strap which runs along the top of the foot. The high, modified French heel is covered with purple satin. Retailer's label stamped in both shoes: "Neiman-Marcus Co. / Dallas"
Silk satin slip
Slip of pink silk satin with tiny open-work and embroidery in grape vine motif at bodice. Scalloped edging at front neckline; empire waistline with panel below bust; gathered at bust. Spaghetti straps; off-white lace trim at hem; two triangular panels at sides of hem; below knee-length.
Sling-Back Pumps
Pair of sling-back pumps of brown suede. Designed with somewhat "sided" toe - tapering along sides to a flattened curve at tip - the toes have a small triangular opening creating a peep toe. The toe-box has a 3/8" high platform, and is decorated with copper-colored stitching forming a grid set on the diagonal, the squares formed each containing a copper stud of either X or Circular shape. Throat of vamp cut to a gentle point. Plain sides sweep up to sling-back strap, which has small brown shaped buckle. The almost 3" high French heel is covered in the same brown suede. Designer's stamps inside shoes: Left shoe: "Palter De Liso Inc. / New York City" Both shoes: "Palter DeLiso / Capri Last" Retailer's label sewn into right shoe: "Neiman Marcus Co. Dallas / Fenwyn / Trade Mark Reg'd" Handwritten maker's notation inside each shoe: "6 1/2 B / S6403 / 2410-2BW"
Sling-Back Pumps
Pair of black patent leather sling back pumps. Designed with slightly pointed rounded peep toes, the vamps are composed of two triangular panels of leather which join at points on instep, the join a diamond-shape of leather with circular center hole. The peep toe and the throat edged in black grosgrain ribbon. The sides near the toe-box are cut low, and flair back into the sling-back strap, which has a small black rectangular buckle. Modified French heel is covered with same black patent leather, and tapers almost to a thick "spike" heel shape. Designer's stamps inside shoes: Left shoe: "Palter De Liso Inc. / New York City" Both shoes: "Palter DeLiso / Dresden Last" Retailer's label sewn into right shoe: "Neiman Marcus Co. Dallas / Fenwyn / Trade Mark Reg'd" Handwritten maker's notation inside each shoe: "6 1/2 B / S 42947 / 1521-9BH ."
Suit - Jacket and Skirt
Suit of light brown vicuña consisting of: a) Tent coat. Thigh-length; notched collar. Center front opening with no closure. Side front vertical, double welt pockets. Back tucks from shoulder; half sleeves. Fully lined in copper brown silk. Retailer's label at center back neckline: "Neiman-Marcus / Vicuna" Tag at inside left lining: "Consumer / Protection Label / VKG / Manufactured Under / Fair Labor Standards" and "National Recovery Board / Coat and Suit Industry / 181527" b) Skirt. Lower part of light brown vicuña matching coat and upper part of light brown cotton with elastic gathered waist. Knee length. Unlined.
Toque
Toque hat of gray felt. The high, cylindrical crown of gray felt flares very slightly to the flat top, which is cut on a slant, and is higher at front than back. The top panel is inset, forming a "ridge" of the top edge. The lower edge is also on a slant, with inner band of same felt extending slightly below the crown. The inner band is cut to form a pointed arch at front. No brim. The hat is unlined, but has an inner hatband of black grosgrain ribbon. Sewn to inner hatband is retailer's label: "Titche-Goettinger Co. / Dallas"
Tweed suit
Day suit of red, green, yellow and brown wool plaid. A) Jacket of plaid material, back sleeve, self covered buttons; lined. Retailer Label: Titche-Goettinger / Dallas B) Belt of self covered same plaid material; brown leather catch.
Calotte
Hat of beige netting. The hat is styled as a calotte (also spelled "calot"), with low, domed crown made of layers of beige net ruffles, with hemmed edges. Designer's label inside: "Florence ... / Dallas".
Skirt Suit
Two-piece suit of beige worsted wool gabardine of tropical weight. The jacket is medium-length and semi-fitted, with a roll collar having wide pointed revers. It has tuck-over wide padded shoulders and long, narrow sleeves. There are slight vertical gathers at waistline, starting at sides and running around back. The center front opening has three large plated metal buttons shaped as trumpet flowers. The jacket is lined in peach crepe. The matching skirt is mid-length, with a narrow waistband that laps over and secures with two hook-and-eye closures. Skirt has four inverted pleats beginning 41.5 cm below waistband and extending down 30 cm. to bottom of skirt, two at front, two at back. Side zipper closure, top of which is where waistband secures. Skirt is unlined, and has no labels. There are three labels in the coat: Designer's label at inside left: "Forstmann / 100% Virgin Wool / © F.W. Co." Retailer's label at inside back collar: "Sanger's / Dallas" Coat and Suit Industry National Recovery Board label inside right side at seam "135776".
Suit
Late day three-piece suit of black velvet. a) Jacket in modified bolero style with squared bottom corners. Long sleeves with 5" wide cuffs of heavy, white, open cut lace. Lined in cream satin. Combined designer/retailer label at center back neckline: "Neiman-Marcus Dallas / Traina-Norell" b) Blouse of white linen. Sleeveless. Collar of 6-1/2" wide lace matching cuffs of jacket. Tie of black ribbed silk attaches to collar with hook & loops. Center front opening with 5 small, circular white pearl buttons and tailored buttonholes reinforced with a snap at the neckline and a hook & eye at the waistline. Half-inch pin tucked front. c) Skirt of black velvet. Slight A-line with a 4" purple silk satin cummerbund waistband. Waistband is reinforced with boning and black grosgrain petersham. Center back zipper with hook & eye. Lined in black silk crepe.
Headband
Headband of black felt. The hat is designed to fit across the top of the head, coming to a rounded point on left side, and with an enlarged circular end on the left which sits higher on the head. The headband is "peaked" along the length, adding height to wearer. Designer's label: Marcelle Rousseau / Dallas
Novelty print dress
A) Brown rayon crepe dress with printed motifs of corsages made of WWII War Savings Bond Stamps. Pleated front; center front opening with brown plastic buttons from neckline to hem; half-sleeves. B) Belt of self-covered fabric; white leather back.
Calotte Hat
Calotte of black felt with brown mink trim around front and sides. Quilted crown. Black grosgrain inner hatband; unlined. Retailer's label on inside hatband: "The Fair / Fort Worth"
Coat
Street coat of black virgin wool with ermine trimmed cuffs and collar. Large notched collar; rolled cuffs. Patch pockets at sides have non-functional flaps and slit openings at sides. No closure. Padded shoulders; lined in black silk. Retailer Label: Neiman-Marcus / Dallas Label: Forstmann / 100% Virgin Wool
Hat
Hat of purple felt. The low, circular crown is mostly flattened, with a slightly undulating surface. Around the crown is a wide band of turquoise crushed silk jersey held in place by crossing bands of fuchsia pink and dark blue purple yarn. The wide, flat oval brim is set just slightly off-center to the crown, giving a wider brim in front than back. The hat is unlined, with an inner hatband of purple blue grosgrain ribbon around the inside base of the crown. Designer's label sewn to inner hatband: "Henry's / Originals / Dallas". This hat was designed to be worn with a skirt suit of Mexican homespun cotton designed by Adrian, accession number 1967.002.003.
Blouse
Blouse of creme silk crepe with hand-screened figures. Long sleeved, with zippered cuffs, the shirt has a convertible collar and center front opening with three carved circular mother of pearl (simulated?) buttons and one small circular mother of pearl button at collar. The shirt is hand-screened with figures reminiscent of Minoan/archaic Greek figures, including men, women, dolphins, and figures in horse-drawn chariots. Most figures embellished with lines of sequins in complimentary colors, women's dresses with beading as well. Unlined. No labels in garment.
Cocktail dress
Cocktail dress of black crepe. Illusion U-shaped neckline with looped and draped gold beaded bib. Short sleeves; midi length. Shirred detailing down center front of bodice becomes tuck with rounded end at hemline. Half belt on back. Left side and center back zipper closures. Padded shoulders; weight at center front hem. Unlined. Retailer label: Neiman-Marcus / Dallas
Daytime Dress
Daytime dress in modified shirtwaist/sheath style of black jersey wool. Sleeveless with padded shoulders and wide, notched collar. Street length. Center front opening with 6 large, clear, modified emerald cut rhinestone buttons and bound buttonholes. One-inch wide self fabric tie belt attached at sides. Small patch pockets at sides, below waist. Unlined. Combined retailer/designer's label at inside left seam near hem: "Neiman-Marcus dallas / Traina-Norell"
Jersey dress
Daytime dress in modified shirtwaist/sheath style of black jersey wool. Sleeveless with padded shoulders and wide, notched collar. Street length. Center front opening with 6 large, clear, modified emerald cut rhinestone buttons and bound buttonholes. One-inch wide self fabric tie belt attached at sides. Small patch pockets at sides, below waist. Unlined. Combined retailer/designer's label at inside left seam near hem: "Neiman-Marcus dallas / Traina-Norell"
Wool coat
Purple wool coat with belt. a) Coat of purple wool. Long sleeves. Collarless. Center front opening with three, large self-covered buttons. Two patch pockets trimmed with one matching button and framed in 3/4 inch inserts. Lined in purple silk crepe. Designer's label at inside center back neckline: Adrian / Original b) Self-covered belt with functioning belt buckle. Leather reverse with three punched holes. Stamped "1756 - 14"
Cocktail ensemble
Cocktail ensemble. A) Blouse of fuchsia wool jersey. Long sleeves. Banded neckline with placket down the center back and five self-covered circular buttons. No labels in blouse. B) Skirt of black silk brocade. Dirndl style. Below knee length. Center back opening with zipper and 2 hook&eyes on waistband. Unlined. Combined Designer/Retailer label at side seam near hem: "Neiman-Marcus Dallas / Traina-Norell" C) Belt of matching black silk brocade with matching fuchsia wool jersey on reverse. Square self-covered buckle. 2" wide. No label/stamp.
Evening Dress
Evening dress of wine-colored hammered rayon satin. Wide, bateau neckline trimmed with wine colored ostrich feathers, sequins and bows of matching fabric. Short sleeves. Street length. Ruching at center front of bodice and at center back seam below waist. Left side zipper. Unlined; shoulder pads. Retailer's label at left side seam: "Neiman-Marcus / Dallas" With matching tie belt, 1 1/4" wide.
Sportswear dress
Dress of purple rayon crepe. Below knee length; cap sleeves. V-shaped neckline. Center back zipper closure from deep V-shaped back with ruching below waist and tie of self. Unlined; shoulder pads.
Beaded evening bag
Evening handbag of aqua beads. Single handle of matching beading. Rectangular frame of metallic gold with flip closure and opening trimmed in rhinestones. Lined in ivory satin with one pocket. Retailer's stamp: Neiman-Marcus / Made in France Measurements: Width:7 1/8" Height: 6 1/2", without handle Height: 12", with handle Depth: 1/8"
Bow tie and cummerbund
a) Cummerbund of black silk satin that reaches to 4 1/2" in width and has gold/brass clamp for closure device. Retailer's label: "Neiman Marcus" b) Bow tie of black silk satin that reaches to 2 3/4" in width and a has black metal hook closure. Retailer's label: "Neiman Marcus".
Brown skirt suit
Woman's suit of chocolate brown silk shantung. A) Fitted jacket. Single breasted with notched collar. Long set-in sleeves have 3" slit at hem with extended faux opening having three brown buttons and bound buttonholes. Center front closure of seven brown buttons and bound buttonholes. Faux flap pockets at sides. Lined in ivory crepe. Designer/retailer's label at center back neckline: "Irene / Exclusively for / Neiman-Marcus / Dallas" B) Skirt; slightly A-lined. Left side zipper closure with snap and hook & eyes on 1" waistband. Kick pleat at center back. Unlined.
Calotte Hat
Calotte style hat of maroon straw trimmed with grosgrain ribbon.
Canvas pumps
Pair of off-white sling back pumps of canvas with open toe and small platform. Full label: "Palter De Liso Inc. / New York City / Neiman Marcus Co. / Dallas / Fenwyn Trade Mark Reg'd. / Capri Last" L: 21 cm W: 7.5 cm H: 13 cm Heel: 8 cm / 3 1/8 in. Left Shoe: Palter DeLiso / Capri / Last / Palter DeLiso Inc / New York City Right Shoe: Palter DeLiso / Capri / Last / Neiman Marcus Co. Dallas / Fenwyn / Trademark REG'D
Cartwheel Hat
Cartwheel hat of natural colored straw. Brim is wider in front than on back. Trimmed with hatband of wide, black grosgrain ribbon that forms bow in back. Edge of brim trimmed in black grosgrain. Unlined. Retailer's label on inside hatband: "Neiman-Marcus / Dallas" Union label number 852534 to left of retailer's label on inside hatband.
Chesterfield coat
Woman's Chesterfield coat of navy wool. Single breasted with hidden button fly closure; bound buttonholes. Notched lapel with black velvet collar. Long two-piece sleeves with two nonfunctioning buttons on vented cuff. Welt pocket at left breast. Single vent at center back with hidden button closure. Lined in navy silk crepe. Embroidered label at center back neckline: "The first and original / Woman's Chesterfield coat / Designed by Helen Cookman / and belonging to / Mrs. Stanley Marcus" Designer label: Helen Cookman / New York Retailer's label: Neiman-Marcus / Dallas
Christmas-themed ensemble
Red rayon and felt "Christmas theme" blouse and skirt ensemble. a) blouse of red rayon with center front button closures and short sleeves. b) skirt of red felt with holly leaf accents and sequins. Labels in back of skirt read, "A Nelly Tops/Original" and "Neiman Marcus"
Cocktail Dress
Cocktail dress of black chiffon.
Cocktail dress
Cocktail dress of black crepe. Scooped neckline inset in tan under black Chantilly lace. Empire waistline with inserted contour waist of black velvet and non-functioning self-covered buckle. Street length. Short sleeves; bodice opening and neckline draped in black chiffon. Center back zipper closure; unlined. Designer label: Howard Greer / Beverly Hills Retailer label: Neiman-Marcus
Fitted jacket
Fitted jacket of black faille with 3" round collar forming narrow revers in front. Single breasted with five self-covered buttons, first and last button are larger than buttons in between; bound buttonholes. Two bound slits at left shoulder (for pin or corsage?). Two faux rounded flap pockets at the hips. Long suit sleeves with 3 3/4" rounded slits. Lined in white satin; padded shoulders. 4 3/4" slit and darts in back. Designer/retailer label: Irene / exclusively for / Neiman Marcus
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