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Beret of off-white linen with self-covered button on top of crown. Rolled bronze horsehair around brim to support edge of hat. Lined in white net.
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Hat of beige straw. The low, slightly domed crown is of woven medium beige straw. Around the crown is wrapped a wide horizontally pleated/ruched band of cream organza, secured at one side with a large "pin" wrapped in yellow grosgrain. From the pin hang two circular metal charms, each with rhinestone border and each with a relief depicting a woman in wide, standing, lace collar. The moderate width brim is of the same woven straw, set slightly off-center so that there is more brim at front and sides than at back. The brim is turned up on all sides. Unlined with a headband of golden yellow velvet. Combs at sides for securing hat to head. Manufacturer's label sewn to inner hatband: "Paris / Alfreda / Inc. / New York"; Retailer's label sewn to inner hatband: "Walker-Marr / Dallas"
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Pillbox hat of brown woven ribbon-like paper with a lustrous finish. The shallow cylindrical crown is slightly concave at top, and has a slightly undulating lower edge. Lined with a printed fabric with Asian-style scene of bamboo and birds. Headband of tan/beige grosgrain ribbon with gold rickrack. Attached at each side at inner edge is a small plastic comb to secure hat to wearer's head. Designer's label inside at back: "Sue Dooley / Dallas" Measurements: 18 cm. front to back; 16.5 cm. side to side; 5 cm. from top of crown to lower edge.
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Hatlet of pale yellow/gold slub silk. Designed as a small turban, the conic crown is formed as a swirl of silk pleats with shallow, 1/2" upturned edge at base simulating a brim, with a narrow 1/4 inch wide hat band of same fabric. A small bow of the same fabric is at back of cap on lower edge. Lined in a yellow/gold silk with gold rickrack headband along inside bottom edge. Two elastic cords at inner edge indicate hat had combs for attaching to wearer's head, now missing. Designer's label inside at back: "Sue Dooley / Dallas" Measurements: 15 cm. front to back; 15.5 cm. side to side; 11 cm. from top of crown to base.
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Hat in square pillbox style of velvet with royal blue brim and muted green crown. Top of crown edged in off-white satin piping. Navy blue grosgrain headband; lined in white silk. Combs at sides for securing hat to head.
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Cloche style hat of light brown angora with rhinestone trim at crown. Headband of topstitched tan grosgrain.
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Pillbox style hat of white mink (ermine?). White grosgrain headband; lined in gold fabric. Clear combs at sides for securing hat to head.
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Beanie style cap of medium brown vicuna wool. Eight panel cap is accented with a stylized bow of self at the peak of the crown. Tan grosgrain sweatband. Lined in dark olive green silk faille. Retailer's label stitched inside center back, over sweatband: "A. Harris & Co. / Shop of Originals"
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Hat of black raw silk. Pillbox style crown has spiral wrapped fabric of same on top. Three hair combs inside on black grosgrain ribbon headband. Lined in light gold fabric. Retailer's label on inside crown: "Neiman-Marcus / Made to Order"
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Hat of dark muted purple straw. The high crown is canted back at an angle, and has a slight rim around upper edge. Around the crown is wrapped a wide band of gathered off-white organza, which covers the entire side of the crown. The brim is of the same woven straw, with a rolled edge. It turns down at front and up at back. The inside of the crown is lined in a dark blue fine-mesh netting, and there is a dark blue grosgrain inner hatband around the lower inside edge of the crown. Sewn to the inside of the crown is a large retailer's label: "Neiman-Marcus / Custom Made"; a smaller label is sewn to the inner hatband: "Made in France for / Neiman-Marcus".
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Hat of red orange and black velvet.
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Calotte inspired hat of brown fur felt.
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White straw calot with 2 satin ribbon bows on each temple clip; 1 hat pin.
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Hat of coral and yellow, and brown silk and green plush. High, domed crown is wrapped in layered silk band of pieced coral, yellow, and brown. At back is band of green plush wrapped around silk and tied, with "tails". Narrow brim of green plush curves downwards. Unlined, with inner green grosgrain ribbon hatband. Designer's label inside: "Originals by / Lee Bury / of Dallas" With octagonal white hatbox.
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Hat of black, white, and gray striped plush. Cylindrical, slightly domed crown is covered with the plush, which is printed with narrow stripes, the sides with stripes oriented diagonally. Around base of crown is a band of the same fabric, set slightly out from crown, higher at front than at back. Very narrow brim of same fabric, partly turned up. Lined in black fabric, with black grosgrain inner hatband. Designer's label inside: "Miss Rose / Original" With hatbox. White, octagonal.
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Hat in large pillbox shape of basket woven strips of tan/gold organdy. Trimmed with self-fabric flower and bow at front. Lined in matching organdy.
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Calot with black felt crown and edge of black velvet; black velvet cording bow and 2 clusters of black beads as trim.
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Beret type hat of off white fur felt; leaf like design of white beading; beige veil.
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Hat of yellow straw. The hemispherical crown is of woven yellow straw, around the base of which is tied a yellow grosgrain ribbon with ends trailing off of the back of the hat. The wide brim is curved up along sides and front, and flat at back. The hat is unlined, with an inner hatband of yellow grosgrain ribbon at inside base of crown. Retailer's label sewn to inner hatband: "Neiman-Marcus".
Hatlet
Hatlet of silver silk embellished all over with silver bugle beads. Beige veil. Lined in light rose colored fabric with rose colored grosgrain ribbon headband. Two combs attached to grosgrain ribbon at sides for securing hat to wearer's head. Retailer's label: "Neiman-Marcus / Salon"
Hatlet
Hatlet of brown velvet trimmed with brown fabric covered brads. Brads are circular with hole in center. Unlined with brown grosgrain ribbon inner headband.
Hatlet
Hatlet of cream satin. The low cap, designed somewhat like a beret, is rounded and flattened, bulging at sides. No brim. At one side is a horizontal spray of fine white feathers extending back along the side of the hat. Inside of hat is lined with a golden satin, and has an off-white grosgrain ribbon inner hatband. Two small plastic combs are attached to inner sides of hat to help secure it to wearer's head. Designer's label inside crown: "Neiman-Marcus / Made to Order" A price tag is attached to inner hatband, originally $7.50, reduced to 75 cents.
Hatlet
Hatlet of black mesh and heavy black braid. The brimless small hat is designed as a skull-cap of stiff black mesh with shaped edge, covering top of hat, extending down towards temple on right, cut straight across front, and rounded on left. The outer edge is trimmed in black velour, and has a border of two thick bands of black plain flat braid. The entire rest of the crown is covered with flat black braid curving around crown, the spaces filled by thick black looped cord braid. Unlined. Retailer's label inside crown: "Neiman- Marcus" Accompanied by a small hatpin with small simulated black pearl for head.
Heels
Pair of ladies' red leather Mary Jane style pumps. Designed with rounded toes and closed by a low and thin Mary Jane strap and buckle just above the vamp. Sole of natural black leather with black wooden heel. Medium-height broad heel with a slight curve at the back, broadening to align with the heel seat and a slightly concave straight front, similar to a Cuban heel. Stamped on the shank inside left shoe in gilt: "Neiman-Marcus" Stamped on the shank inside right shoe in gilt: "Best shoes you can buy are the best buy! / Delman / De Luxe" Stamped on the heel inside both shoes in gilt: Delman Logo (Image of a woman at a shoe fitting with the description: Delman / New York / Chicago / London / Paris) Handwritten inside shoe: "C81092 / 5223-6aw / 6aa / Petti" Measurements: Length: 2 Width: 8cm Height 12.5cm Heel 6.5cm. / 2.5in
Hostess Dress
Design for hostess or evening dress. Color sketch illustrates the front view of a caftan inspired dress with trumpet shaped hem. High standing collar is trimmed to match the cuffs of the wide, full length sleeves. Heavily detailed center front panel from neckline to hem.
Hummingbird handbag
Wooden box purse hand-painted on lid with a view of two hummingbirds in green, white, red, and black, feeding off of trumpet vine flowers in red/orange with green leaves; all outlined in black. Titled "Humdingers" and labeled "Bristow" with "ec" initials in lower left hand corner. Brass hinged lid with black leather strap and twist lock closure. Arched white vinyl handle with brass caps. Inside of box with mounted circular mirror. Inner label: "Enid Collins' / Original Box / Bag by / Collins / of Texas" Measurements: 7 15/16" wide x 2 3/8" deep x 6" high (box), 11" high with handle.
Knit ribbon ensemble
Ensemble of purple silk ribbon knit novelty. A) Blouse. Waist length, short sleeves, Peter Pan collar, With several applique keys, each with an applique pictorial "tag" stating what the keys are for (car, house, jewelry box, heart, "?") CB short zipper from collar, left side zipper. Designer's label at side seam near hem: "Suzanne / Handknitting / Original New York" Retailer's label at base of side zipper: "Neiman-Marcus / Sports Shop" B) Skirt. Matching, below knee-length A-line skirt. Left side zipper. Hook and eye at waistband, which is backed by black band. C) Belt. Matching, very narrow belt backed in dark blue grosgrain ribbon. Hook-and-eye closure with hidden snap.
Knit suit
2 piece knitted suit of gold yarn with metallic thread. A) Jacket has notched lapel collar. Hip length. Slightly fitted waist. Long sleeves with turned back cuffs. 7 knit buttons CF. four 2" faux flap pockets, two at left and right front chest and two at left and right front hips. Designer Label: "Suzanne / Handknitting / Original New York Retailer Label: "Neiman Marcus / Trophy Room" Size Lable: "Kleinerts / Blue label / Modine / Guaranteed / Made in US America / size 3" B) Skirt of same. Knee length. Straight line. Side zipper. Grosgrain waistband.
Leather gloves
Pair of gloves of leather; light beige; wrist length. Designer Label: Daureine Reg. Made Expressly for Neiman-Marcus / Dallas / Washable Designer Label: Daureine Guibert Freres / "Haute Couture" Size Label: 6 1/2 / Demi Broad / French Cut
Leather heel
Spike heel pump of black embossed alligator, pointed toe box, low rounded throat with slightly squared vamp, low stiletto heel Measurements: L: 24.5 cm W: 7.5 cm H: 13 cm Heel: 7.3 cm, ( 2 15/16) Markings: L-"Neiman-Marcus" R- "design by / Evins"
Leather pumps
Pumps of white leather with perforated toe box. Markings L&R: "Made in Italy for / Neiman Marcus"
Light brown jacket
Jacket of light brown wool tweed. Four buttons down center front, buttons at cuffs, two front pockets; appliqued fabric bars sewn between buttons at front. Lined in peach silk. Designer's label at inside right: "London Paris / Davidow / New York" Retailer's label inside at back collar: "Neiman-Marcus / Sports Shop". Patent label at inside right: "U.S. Patent No. / 2,318,295" Coat and Suit Industry National Recovery Board label at inside right: "315074".
Loafers
Men's house loafers of red embossed patent leather with top-stitching of red. Square toe; flat wedge heel; sole of matching leather. Retailer's label: Neiman-Marcus / Made in France
Maternity blouse
Maternity blouse of rose pink douppioni silk. Sleeveless with cape style yoke which falls over the shoulders. Trim of yoke extends to form tie at front. Blouse gathers under yoke. Center front opening with closure of four large rhinestone buttons and barred buttonholes; supplemented with snap at yoke. Large patch pockets at sides are quilted with rhinestone accents at corners of quilting. Unlined. Designer's label at center back neckline: "Page Boy / Dallas"
Maternity blouse
Maternity blouse in "tent" style of gray/green cotton; waist-length with A-line shape. Very short sleeves with underarm gussets and slight gathers at top. Small white linen collar edged with narrow double-ruffle of white lace. Center front opening on triangular yoke with 5 circular silver-mounted rhinestone buttons and a hidden snap at top. Unlined. Designers label at center back neckline: "Page Boy / Dallas"
Maternity dress
Maternity dress of black tweed with wide scoop neckline, empire waist and mid-length skirt; short, wide sleeves are gathered into hem underneath sleeve; 1 inch band at empire waist with attached belt at sides that wraps around back with a button closure; mid-length skirt with crescent pockets at sides and box pleat at center-front with buttons of self-fabric down front; zip-back closure; unlined. Designer Label: Page Boy / Dallas
Oversized felt hat
Renaissance-inspired hat of cream colored/pale yellow felt. Cut in three pieces and wired. Top flat, crown crushed and gathered. Wide brim gathered and folded over on itself to give fuller, rounder effect. Elastic headband; unlined. Retailer label: Titche-Goettinger Co. / Dallas
Pageant Gown
Design for pageant or festival gown. Colored sketch of white gown with expansive bell shaped skirt in multiple sections labeled to be made of different materials including tulle and satin. Oversized, structured neckline and shoulders. Small crown or hat on head. Fabric swatches and sequins attached to sketch.
Pageant Gown
Design for pageant or festival gown. Blue line sketch illustrates a gown with wide, structured shoulders trimmed with floral accents on the interior. Bell shaped skirt is trimmed with floral appliques and has inserted, fan shaped details around hem. Partial back view at right illustrates an elaborate matching train for the gown. Crown on model's head.
Pageant Gown
Design for pageant or festival gown. Color sketch in green and black illustrates circular structured shoulders and high neckline with wide pointed collar. Wide curled hip structure; long fitted sleeves. Fitted skirt with train. Oversized hat styled in same curled motif as gown. Designer's initials at foot of gown.
Pageant Gown
Signed design for pageant or festival gown. Color sketch illustrates full length view of white gown with pink accents. Bell shaped skirt shows overlay of folds with pink undersides; bands gather at center front. Dress is trimmed with a line of graduated bows from skirt up to neckline. Pink gathered petticoat exposed at hem. Model is wearing a headpiece in bow design matching bows on gown. Designer's signature at hem of gown.
Pageant Gown
Design for pageant or ball gown. Color sketch of full length gown with bell shaped skirt trimmed in large, fan shaped and bow applied details. Strapless neckline; fitted bodice with floral appliques at sides matching fan detail on skirt. Rust stains from paperclips in upper left hand corner.
Pageant Gown
Signed design for pageant or festival costume. Color sketch illustrate full front view of two-piece costume. Asymmetric bodice is heavily trimmed with standing collar; left arm is bare and right has long, fitted sleeve matching main bodice. Fitted, full length skirt matching bodice has asymmetric waist and fan-shaped accent down left side. Model is wearing headdress matching main body of costume. Designer's signature at feet of model.
Pageant Gown
Signed design for pageant or festival gown. Color sketch in pink and purple illustrates full length view of costume with gathered/pleated skirt and hip accents of large loops. Fitted bodice has cape shoulder detail with high neckline; long, full sleeves gather at wrists. Model is wearing large, bow-shaped headdress matching loops on gown.
Pageant Gown
Design for pageant or festival gown. Color sketch of gown with oversized, bell shaped skirt with fan and bow appliques and tulle drapes connecting the fans. Scalloped gathers at hemline reveal pleated, tiered understructure. Fitted, strapless bodice designed as fan matching those on skirt with bow at natural waistline. Signed by designer, "Lilli Wolff" at bottom left hemline of gown. Back of sketch shows two outline sketches of skirt.
Pageant Gown
Design for pageant or festival gown. Color sketch illustrates the front view of a gown with oversized skirt in rainbow colors. Off the shoulder neckline features shoulder straps in alternate colors. Designer's notes at bottom left near hem.
Pageant Gown
Design for pageant or festival gown. Color sketch illustrates full front view of gown with gathered skirt at hips and wide panel at hem with heavy floral inspired details. Wide, structured shoulders appear to match hem of skirt. Full length evening gloves with gauntlet tops matching shoulders; tiara or crown on model's head matches shoulders.
Pageant Gown
Design for pageant or festival gown. Color sketch of front view of gown with bell-shaped skirt of six ruffled tiers having five floral bouquets down left side of gown at each tier. Asymmetric neckline with ruffled trim and matching bouquet at left shoulder; illusion, see-through right shoulder. Designer's handwritten notes on sketch.
Pageant Gown
Design for pageant or festival gown. Color sketch illustrates the full length front view of a gown with bell shaped skirt and overlaid triangular heavily embellished center front panel. Wide, structured shoulders match the front panel detail. Tiara or crown on head of model.
Pageant Gown
Signed design for pageant or festival gown. Color sketch illustrates full length view of gown with wide structured hips and flared hem with floral accents. Long sleeves with bell shaped cuffs and trimmed in matching floral appliques; left sleeve appears straight and right sleeve with puffed gathers. High collar forms bow. Model wearing floral headpiece matching appliques on gown. Designer's signature at hem.
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