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Day dress
Evening dress of ecru, brown and orange rayon satin with a leaf and flower motif. Full length; sleeveless. Neckline is slightly squared in front and drops to deep cowl in back. Draped shoulders form ties/sash around to center back waist and pass through slit and over cowl to drop down center back. Skirt is straight in front with dropped waist and gathers to two tiers in back giving slight trained effect. Pleated black taffeta under lower gathered tier in back. Left side zipper added at later date.
Day dress
A) Dress of rose rayon crepe with yellow, turquoise, and purple floral/ paisley print. Cape collar is split to form pointed lapel. Sleeveless. High waist; skirt slightly flared. Below knee length. Three self-covered button closure at center front of bodice. Left side zipper. B) Belt of matching material with oval shaped self-covered buckle.
Day dress
Day dress of peach silk chiffon. Sleeveless with floral embroidery on bodice below U-shaped neckline. Pleated net ruffle attached to widely scalloped hemline. Left side snap closure.
Day ensemble
Ensemble of pale mint green rayon crepe. a) Dress with layered skirt having ruffled chevron shaped tier below hips. U-shaped neckline on inserted ivory Alençon lace bodice. Below knee length handkerchief hem. Sleeveless. Left side snap closure. b) Jacket. Long narrow sleeves; banded collar; no closures.
Dickey
Dickey of Ivory cotton net and machine lace.
Dinner dress
Dinner dress. Black floral pattern lace over beige lining; long sleeves and floor-length; V-neck; center front ribbon accent (used as belt?)
Double-breasted waistcoat
Waistcoat of gray wool. Double breasted with peaked lapel and closure of six brown buttons; four welt pockets on front. Machine worked with a great deal of hand finishing. Half belt in back with buckle. Lined in ivory silk; interior wallet pocket with flap and button closure. No labels.
Drawstring bag
Handbag in drawstring/reticule style of purple, tan, and green material in circular motif on purple background with bottom half of woven straw and vertical stripes of purple, red, and light green threads. Drawstring of round green cord. Lined in white polished cotton. No labels. Measurements: Width: 6" Height: 6 1/2" without handle Depth:1/8"
Drawstring bag
Drawstring purse of white glass micro beads. Drawstring closure of braided material with decorative ends of matching beads and brass loops. Lined in white taffeta. Designer's label: Bags by...Josef / Hand beaded in France Measurements: Width: 9" Height: 6 1/4" Depth: 1/4"
Dress
Dress of blue, green, pink, and black taffeta and satin in horizontal woven bands. The full-length dress has a sweetheart neckline which gathers at bust to simulate a bow. The fitted bodice has short raglan-style sleeves with gathers at the shoulder seams. The long skirt is gathered at the natural waist. The dress is unlined, and has hook-and-eye closures on left side along bodice.
Dress
Dress of black crepe.
Dress
Jumper dress of black wool crepe.
Dress
Dress of nylon with gold metallic embroidery. The fabric is a printed nylon with abstract ikat floral designs in browns, yellows, and oranges on a cream ground, with areas of metallic embroidered leaf forms over the whole of the dress. The formal dress is full-length, with a slight train. Sleeveless, it has wide straps and a shallow rounded neckline, which deepens into a V in back. The natural or low waist has seaming below below the bust to create a band of horizontal ruching just above the waist. The skirt has wide, deep scalloping around the edges. On the back of the dress is a bow of the same material, set just above the lower back. From the hips around to the back are added panels of the same fabric forming tiers of ruffles, and two long panels are attached below the ruffles to hang down back. Closure along left side, alternating snaps and hooks-and-eyes. The dress is unlined, although the back ruffle panels are lined in a dark mahogany brown/red silk. Sewn in ribbon with hand-written notation: "72 20 499 29-327/979" (faded)
Dress
Black silk/rayon dress. Bound moderate V-neckline with V-shaped front yoke and square back yoke. The yokes are of black silk crepe chiffon backed with light brown-colored silk crepe. The yokes are appliquéd with stylized black silk/rayon floral and vine motifs. Full-length set-in sleeves with inset details to wrists. Beginning at the elbow, a flared V-shaped inset forms a mock outer sleeve while the actual sleeve tapers to the wrist. The wrists are slit and secured with a single snap. Natural waist seam with belt loops at the side seams. The belt is missing. Below knee length. Pieced, bias cut flared skirt. Narrow turned hem. Unlined. No opening.
Dress
Dress of embroidered pale gray rayon. Embroidery on bodice, upper arm, front and back of lower skirt; bracelet length sleeves with uneven cuffs and front belt trimmed with lace, 15 tucks on sides of shoulders sewn in belt at waist; french seams.
Dress
Evening dress of black, blue, violet and off-white floral patterned sateen with black lace at collar and net hem of skirt; sleeveless.
Dress
Dress of ivory cotton organdy. Smocked waist and shoulders in white and ombré pink with matching embroidery and openwork in floral motif on bodice and skirt. Sleeveless with pink and white thread on lingerie hem of armscye. Rounded neckline; below knee length. Left side snap closure.
Dress shirt
Men's shirt of ecru silk with front button closure. Wide banded collar extending into tie. Stemmed mother of pearl buttons; long sleeves with french cuffs. Retailer's label at center back neckline: "Neiman-Marcus"
Embellished hatlet
Hat of brown velveteen. Designed somewhat as a cloche, the close-fitting crown is shaped to fit around the head almost as a cylinder with lower edge that follows up and around face. At top of hat is a circular disk which is set with a starburst of small pearls. Around the top of the crown is a further ring of pearls, and on each side over ear are a small starburst of pearls. Front of hat is supported by under wire. Headband of brown grosgrain ribbon; lined in quilted golden fabric. No labels in hat.
Embroidered handbag
Handbag of multicolored tapestry with crewel/embroidered floral pattern. Gold metal/bronze frame with rose relief; single chain handle; plunger closure,. Lined in light gold moire with two elasticized pockets. Measurement: 21 cm from top of clasp to bottom, 25.5cm across bottom
Embroidered handkerchief
Ladies' handkerchief. Square of fine blue cloth with scalloped edges embroidered with silvery/platinum thread. Opposing corners satin stitched machine embroidered with spray of flowers in silvery/platinum. No labels or tags. Approx. 9 1/2" square.
Embroidered handkerchief
Ladies' handkerchief. Square of pale yellow fabric with scalloped edge/rounded corners. Two opposing corners with machine satin stitched embroidered floral sprays in a silver white/platinum thread. No labels or tags. Approx. 9 3/4" square.
Embroidered handkerchief
Ladies' handkerchief. Square of off-white fabric. One corner with "clock face" hand embroidered design of brown lines and pink lines with central pink/salmon flower head within yellow lines. At either side of "clock" is small triangle formed of salmon and brown dots. No labels or marks. Approx. 10" square.
Embroidered handkerchief
Ladies' handkerchief. Square of aqua blue fabric, edges scalloped and with white embroidered edge. At one corner is field of white embroidered rose buds and dots, and monogram "C". Each other corner with a few white embroidered rosebuds and circles. No labels or signatures. Approx. 14 1/4" square.
Embroidered handkerchief
Ladies' handkerchief. Square of fine white lawn with thin pulled-thread openwork line edge. One corner cut down and replaced with lace, and with small pink, green, yellow, and purple embroidered flowers just near lace. No labels or signatures. Approx. 11 1/4" square.
Embroidered purse
Purse of off-white linen with brass metal broad plate embroidery and a polychromatic flower pattern in embroidered design resembling filet lace. Double serpentine chain handle of brass attached at top; twist-lock closure of metallic gold on flap. Lining of light peach satin fabric with one patch pocket piped in gold. No labels. Measurements: Width: 8" Height: 4 3/4" without handle Height: 11 1/4" with handle Depth: 1 3/4"
Ensemble - Cape, Blouse, and Skirt
Three-piece ensemble of navy blue wool tweed with white silk threads. A) Cape. Falls below hips. Constructed with applied bands or plackets of self giving the appearance of pleats. No collar; rounded neckline with modified suspender self bands at neck that extend down to waist and secure to the pair of buttons on the waistband of the skirt. Padded shoulders. Lined in white satin. Remains of label, mostly illegible, in pieces, covered with crepeline. "65-67 Champ ........ Paris" B) Blouse of white satin. Collarless with piped, rounded, high neckline and string tie at front (decorative). Long, set-in sleeves gathered into cuffs with single button and tailored buttonhole at each cuff. Front with wide center and two narrow vertical pin-tucks. Center back closure with 7 circular shell/mother-of-pearl buttons and tailored buttonholes. No labels in shirt. C) Skirt. Street-length, A-line with 1-1/2 inch waistband. Two pairs of circular dark blue buttons on waistband for securing "suspenders". Left side zipper with four sets of hook-and-eyes (one missing). Simulated pleats, sewn down, with vertical strips of same fabric sewn to skirt giving illusion of further pleating. Unlined. Label on waistband to left of zipper: "Made In France"
Evening cape
Evening cape of yellow crepe. Four gores. Hood trimmed with bugle beads and sequins in a stylized scroll/vine border. Full length. Unlined. Designer label: Howard Greer / Custom Original
Evening dress
Evening dress of dark yellow/gold chiffon with vertical lines of cut beads and crystal rhinestones at upper bodice and sleeves. V-shaped neckline; elbow length sleeves. Full length with inserted waist styled straight at waist and V-shaped at bottom. Left side zipper closure. Belt loops at sides; belt missing.
Evening dress
Evening dress of pink pearl-tone heavy silk crepe; draped; left side has a narrow shoulder strap; right side has the drape rolled and stitched onto the shoulder strap; full-length; the drape wraps around the hips of the dress and snaps onto the dress at the waistline; snaps closing the dress are hidden under drape; the right side of the hem flows up into the roll on the right shoulder. Label on front side seam: A Registered Original Design with Fashion Originators Guild Label above snaps: 370NM371/ muted pink full-length evening gown/ Neiman-Marcus/ Designer: unknown.
Evening Dress
Evening dress of black pleated nylon/rayon.
Evening dress
Evening gown of ivory satin and chiffon. Tubular blouson bodice has 1" shoulder straps and center back closure of hook & eyes with 2" wide bow and trailing ends. Fitted tubular satin slip insert at hips with A-line over skirt of cream chiffon trimmed in 6" band of baby ostrich feathers (swans down?) to just below thigh. Full length lower paneled skirt is flared. Bodice lined in self with grosgrain ribbon petersham; skirt unlined.
Evening dress
Sleeveless evening dress in black rayon georgette. Bias, gored skirt with a low square back.
Evening Dress
Evening dress of black sequins over black chiffon.
Evening ensemble
Evening ensemble of light blue-gray silk faille and silver thread brocade. A) Evening dress with wide, gathered shoulder straps. Empire bodice with ruching at center front and inserted waistband. Bias cut floor length A-line skirt. Left side zipper closure; unlined. No labels. B) Bolero style jacket. Short sleeves with padded shoulders. No labels.
Evening gown
Long evening gown of black silk chiffon with shirred bust and trim around bustline. Pleated flared skirt of multiple layers of chiffon. Detachable shawl collar trimmed in black ostrich feathers around shoulders/bust.
Evening jacket
Evening jacket of orange, gold and silver embossed brocade. Collarless neckline; 3/4 length dolman sleeves with faux wide rolled cuffs. Lined in white rayon shantung. Label: Madame Claire / Buffalo NY
Evening purse
Evening purse in hexagonal shape of wool, metallic fibers, metal, and other types of fabrics in stylized tapestry floral designs. Single handle of looped pattern in matching threads attached to rectangular brass frame on uppermost sides. Twist clasp closure of brass with decorative linear and circular antiqued design. Inner lining of tan fabric. Measurements: Width: 7 1/4" Height: 6 1/4" without handle Depth: 1/8"
Evening purse
Evening purse of black silk faille in circular shape. Arched frame of metallic gold with engraved decorative design; single chain-link handle of metallic gold. Ball twist closure with rhinestone centers. Lining of black fabric with one slip pocket. No labels. Measurements: Width: 5 1/4" Height: 5" without handle Height: 9 1/4" with handle Depth: 2 1/2"
Evening Sandals
Pair of heeled sandals. Uppers made of black peau du soi silk crepe over leather. Edged in gold kid leather. Vamp formed of three bands, each with applied central black silk circular piece with attached gilt metal neoclassical head. Shoes buckle at side with oval gilt metal buckles set with rhinestones. 2 5/8" Boulevard-style heel. For late afternoon or evening wear. Inscribed in each shoe: "Sp14630 / 58545" Labels: In right shoe: "DELMAN / New York - Chicago - London - Paris"; In left shoe: "BERGDORF / GOODMAN".
Evening Slippers
Heeled evening slippers or pumps of peach satin. Designed with pointed toe, the plain uppers have a simple seam/stitch along squared edge of vamp which runs horizontally to meet the sole near heel. This seam gives a "two-tone" effect to the satin as the light hits it. The 2 1/4" high modified French heel is covered with the same satin. Designer's label inside right shoe: "Paul's / Aristocrats / Hand Made / Turn-Sole" Stamped inside right shoe: "Narrow Heel Model / Hand / Made / Turns / Sta-up-arch / No / T" Written inside: "055 18304 / 0102"
Evening vest
Evening vest of blue silk faille embroidered in white silk floral pattern over main body of garment. Cap sleeves; border at hip. Collarless; no closure.
Felt hat
Hat of black felt. The crown is designed as a shallow dome with front hatband of wide black velvet ribbon with a large bow. Wide circular brim turns up at back and is secured with two wide vertical bands of same black velvet ribbon. Unlined; headband of black grosgrain ribbon. Elastic band for securing hat to head.
Floral handkerchief
Ladies' handkerchief. Square of fine white cloth. Printed with faint design of large blue and green flowers. No labels or tags. Approx. 10 1/2" square.
Floral handkerchief
Ladies' handkerchief. Printed cloth square with design of flowers on grey ground, white wavy line border near edge. Large flowers (tiger lilies) in pinks with green details, smaller flowers in blue and pink (morning glories/petunias) with green leaves. No tags or signatures. Approx. 11 1/2" square.
Floral handkerchief
Ladies' handkerchief. Square of white fine white fabric with gently scalloped edges and rounded corners. Wide printed border of blue, white, and pink daisies(?) with green leaves/stems. No labels or marks. Approx. 11" square
Flower-shaped handkerchief
Ladies' handkerchief. Fabric with shaped edge, printed in design as a single large pink blossom with black outlining and green stem/leaves. No labels or signatures. Approx. 15" square.
Fur coat
Coat of golden broadtail. 3/4 length and 3/4 length sleeves with wide band of light brown fox trim set just above cuffs. Center front opening with four self-covered circular buttons. Collar and wide band just above hem of fox matching bands on sleeves. Fully lined in light brown silk; patch pocket on inside left side. Retailer's label at center top inside: "Bergdorf / Goodman / Fifth Avenue / at 58th Street". Inside inner pocket: "Bergdorf & Goodman Co. / Fifth Ave., New York / Mrs. A. L. Lloyd / Date: 4/30 No. 39986"
Fur felt calotte
Calotte style hat of gray wool fur felt with scalloped, black velvet trim. Black ostrich feather pompom as trim. Maker's stamp: Merrimac / Superior / Fur Felt Retailer's label: Made to Order Hat / Bergdorf / Goodman / Fifth Ave. at 58th St.
Gathered handbag
Handbag circular shape of red silk taffeta. Bracelet style double chain handle of intertwined circles of metallic gold. Top flap closes over two side flaps and is secured with a hidden snap between the handles. Lined in ivory satin with one pleated slot pocket. No labels. Measurements: Width: 8" Height: 3 3/4" without handle Height: 5 3/4" with handle Depth: 7 3/4" (across bottom)
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