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Ballgown
Design for ballgown. Colored sketch in light blue of gown with sweetheart neckline and off-the-shoulder net accents. Bodice wraps and extends down sides to gather under top tier of skirt. Full length,very full round skirt.
Ballgown
Design for ballgown. Colored sketch in orange of full length gown with V-shaped surplus neckline; elbow length sleeves wrap and insert into top of sleeve. Full, A-lined skirt is pleated with asymmetrical top tier.
Ballgown
Design for evening or ball gown. Color sketch in pink and blue illustrates front view of a gown with strapless neckline and left side, fan-shaped skirt detail. Designer's notes on sections of skirt detail.
Ballgown
Design sketch for ballgown. Colored sketch of full length gown in large floral pattern. Full, A-line skirt scalloped at center front with large bow trim at hemline. Strapless neckline; elbow length sleeves with apparent see-through extensions to wrist.
Ballgown
Design for ballgown. Colored sketch of full length gown trimmed with floral accents around strapless neckline and at hips. Full, A-line skirt; short sleeves.
Ballgown
Ballgown of black silk taffeta. Halter straps with neckline in modified sweetheart style with folds. Fitted, boned bodice with straight silhouette. Full length with mermaid tail ruffle of two layers of black tulle below knees. Back bustle/train of black taffeta with ruffle over four layers of black tulle; attaches to back with hook & eyes and snaps. Center back zipper closure. Designer label: Howard Greer / Beverly Hills Retailer label: Neiman-Marcus Size tag: 14
Bandeau Hat
Bandeau hat of black feathers. Dark maroon satin ribbon at center front and veil.
Barrel handbag
Handbag in barrel bag style of white leather. Cylindrical shape with red and yellow patent leather sun/five-pointed star accent on ends. Zipper closure with triangular gold tone zipper pull in "MM" cutout design. Double handles with gold tone buckle attachments. Lined in white leather. Maker's stamp: MM / Morris Moskowitz Measurements: Width: 10 1/4" Height: 7 1/2" without handle Height: 12" with handle Depth: 4 7/8"
Basket cloth
Servilleta utility or basket cloth hand woven on the backstrap loom. Single breadth; double faced brocaded design in geometric, female, and angel motifs. White cotton warp and weft with pink, green and yellow cotton design threads. Hand twisted self fringe. Measures 34-1/2" x 29-3/4"
Bathing suit
Swimsuit of black and ivory nylon faille.
Beaded box handbag
Box handbag in hexagonal shape of gunmetal gray beading. Double handles of matching beading attached at sides. Lid with hidden snap closure on pull tab; beveled mirror on inner lid. Lined in gray satin one slip pocket joined to lipstick holder on back wall, and one rectangular-shaped cigarette holder on front wall. Maker's stamp: Delill Measurements: Width: 8" Height: 4 1/4" without handle Height: 8 1/2" with handle Depth: 3 3/4"
Beaded evening dress
Evening gown of heavily beaded beige silk satin. The bodice of the full-length gown has an empire waist, a wide scoop neckline, and is sleeveless. Princess seaming and internal boning at center front of the neckline. The skirt has fullness from the widening of the panels. Skirt and lower part of the bodice are beaded with floral/foliate forms in pinks, browns, yellows, clear and iridescent beads. The upper part of the bodice, in a deep band around neckline, back, and straps, is totally covered in iridescent sequins, beaded flower heads in bronze/brown and clear beads. Bodice is lined and has internal structures to help support and give form to the gown. Skirt is lined with stiff netting, and has an internal attached net crinoline. Center back zipper closure with hook-and-eye at top. No labels in garment.
Beaded evening shoes
Evening pumps of light gray/champaign satin with all-over silver metallic thread embroidery in filigree motif, mirrored sequins, and clear beads. Pointed toe; stiletto heels. Lining and insole of gray leather; leather soles. Includes blue cloth Christian Dior shoe bag. Designer stamp: Christian / Dior / cree par / Roger Vivier / Paris
Beaded lace jacket
Cropped jacket of light brown woven textile with overlay of white floral machine made lace embellished with iridescent clear sequins and strands of white seed beads emphasizing the floral motifs. Bermuda collar, hook and eye closure at neckline and down center front opening, piped trim of self, three-quarter length set-in sleeves, lined in light brown woven fabric. Label at center back neckline: 39.
Bed jacket
Pink marabou feather bed jacket, short sleeves. R.H.Macy & Co., N.Y.
Beige leather sandals
Sandals of light brown leather constructed of narrow straps creating a circle at the top of the foot, slingback style, insole trimmed in white leather, very low heel. Markings: "Romanza's"
Beige organza dress
Dress of beige organza, lace, netting; round neckline trimmed in lace; lace trim at arm holes; bodice made of organza with minuscule tucks forming vertical stripes; attached to silk and organza under bodice; side zipper; 2 darts center front bodice; natural waistline; full skirt; outer skirt made of tucked and pleated organza with lace insets and lace flounce at bottom; followed by another skirt of stiff netting; followed by a silk skirt; and an understructure of a stiff net skirt.
Beret
Beret of light beige or cream colored angora wool. Machine knit, hand-finished. Italian import. Label sewn inside: "Made in Italy" Measurements: 26cm diameter.
Beret
Classic French type beret of ochre/gold felt. Rolled headband.
Beret
Beret of black felted wool with sort tail at center crown. Label inside at center of crown: "100% wool - made in France / WPL 10.888"
Beret
Beret of brown wool felt. Unlined; brown leather headband.
Beret
Hat in beret style of green suede. Beaded; round crown. Lined in yellow faille; black lace headband.
Black hatlet
Hatlet of black silk taffeta with five silk leaves off front of crown and bow of self in back as trim. Black net veil interspersed with chenille balls.
Black jacket
Jacket of black wool with notch collar; long sleeves slits at cuff; back waisted yoke with gather piping and bow Designer Label: Betty Rose
Black nightgown
Nightgown of transparent black nylon over transparent pink nylon with black lace; double spaghetti straps looped together at shoulders; rouched bust; gathered skirt from natural waist; below knee-length with scalloped hem; lace at front and back neckline, and in horizontal rows graduating in length at center-front skirt. b) Brief style panties to match; elastic waistband; lace trim at leg opening. c) Tie belt of velour backed nylon; ½” width. 1950’s
Black petticoat
Full-length. black. nylon taffeta petticoat. Elasticized waistband with flared seven panel skirt. Hem finished with a 1 1/2" wide gathered flounce of black nylon taffeta. Label stitched over inside left sideseam. below the waistband.
Black pumps
Spike heel pump of black embossed alligator, pointed toe box, round vamp, short spike 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"
Black pumps
Pump of black embroidered silk, pointed toe, rounded low throat, Markings L&R: "Gianni / C. so Matteotteotti, 5 / Tel. 702-573 - Milano" Measurements: L: 24.5 cm. W: 7.6 cm. H: 13.7 cm. Heel: 7.7 cm, 3 1/4 inches
Black satin slip
Black satin crepe full slip with lace bodice.
Black suede gloves
Gloves of black suede in mousquetaire style. Slip-on; elbow length. Full-piqué seams on fourchette.
Black taffeta petticoat
Black taffeta petticoat with pink crinoline and net ruffles underneath. Elastic waistband. The hem consists of the outer black taffeta petticoat, three layers of pink net ruffles sewn to the crinoline, and an inner layer of black taffeta sewn over the ruffles. The middle layer of pink net is lighter in color than the outer layers. Two tags in garment: "Hedi / California" and size tag (Medium)
Black velvet shoes
Shoes of black velvet with cutout details at the sides, tie at back, pointed toebox, round vamp, stiletto. Markings L&R: "de Angelo"
Blouse
Blouse of pale pink synthetic; button down CB; cap sleeves. Pintucks running vertically at front
Boater hat
Sailor/boater style hat of ochre straw. Trimmed with bird of self; 2 combs. Headband of gold thread rick rack.; lined in gold tulle.
Bodice Sketches
Designs for dress bodices. Outline sketch illustrates views for five different bodice designs.
Bow headband
Headband of pink velvet ribbon in bow design with streamers down back. Comb for securing headband to wearer's head.
Box handbag
Wooden box purse with white vinyl loop handles secured with brass/gold plated studs. Front of box with painted design of seven various colored birds on a branch. Titled in painting: "for the birds . . . ". Signed in painting: "ec / [copyright symbol]". Hinged lid painted with single bird on a branch. Interior of box with evidence of now missing oval mirror.
Box handbag
Box handbag of blond colored wood with hand-painted green turtle design accented with green teardrop beads and white flower beads. Two green starbursts painted in top corners of lid; titled "poki" at bottom right and "ec" designer initial and copyright symbol at bottom left. Brass hinged lid with gold ball flip clip closure; single white arched handle with gold tips. Interior top contains mirror; unfinished wood on interior. Designer's stamp inside reads: "Copyright / Enid Collins" Measurements: Width: 8 1/2" Height: 4" , without handle Height: 9 1/4", with handle Depth: 1 3/4"
Braided headband
Bandeau of champagne pink braided satin. Ivory veiling.
Brassiere
Brassiere of black woven cotton with black satin band, straps and trim; bra has woven cotton underneath bust and is open at top to expose nipples and give pointed effect which was considered provocative and daring at this time. Size "90" (Probably 34)
Brocade clutch
Clutch purse of blue and gold (major colors) silk brocade; other colors present are purple, light pink, dark pink, and green. Trapezoidal shape; wrist strap of matching brocade that lays flat against back. Inverted frame. Brass and ivory tab closure. Ivory on tab painted to depict horseman wearing green tunic and gold turban riding red horse with gold saddle near a pond with reeds; horseman is holding gold bird; entire scene is surrounded by dark-blue and gold floral border. Lined in red silk satin; slip pocket now deteriorated. Contains compact case of red silk in fold-over style; lined in ivory with mirror and powder puff in pocket. No labels. Measurements: Width: 7 3/4" (at bottom), 5 1/4" (at top) Height: 4 1/2" (at corners) 4" (in middle) Depth: 3/4"
Brown crocodile pumps
Pump of brown crocodile leather, round toe box, low vamp, rounded d'orsay silhouette, stiletto heel. Measurements: Length 23cm Width 7.5cm Height 15cm Heel 8cm. / 3 1/8in Markings: Left- "Meacham's / Fort Worth" Right- "mademoiselle / T.M. Reg / Shoes"
Brown jacket
Brown trapeze jacket.
Brown satin dress
Dress of brown satin. Coat dress style, 3/4 sleeve; lined in red silk at skirt. Designer Label: Linda Kinoshita / New York
Brunch jacket
Brunch coat of light aqua blue cotton. Elbow length puffed sleeves with 4-1/2" cuffs and snap closure. Robe gathers at yoked shoulders; pointed collar with ties. Knee length. Center front snap closure. Designer label: Styled by / Dorian Retailer label: Neiman-Marcus
Bucket hat
Bucket style hat of black panne velvet. High, cylindrical crown with 1" wide black velvet ribbon hatband and bow at right with spray of black feathers extending from bow. The brim extends down at a sharp angle. Unlined; black grosgrain ribbon headband. Designer's label: Styled by / Coralie Stamped inside crown: Fléchete / Body Made in France
Bucket-style hat
Bucket style hat of rust velvet stitched in concentric circles. Asymmetric sloped brim is narrower in back. Headband of brown grosgrain ribbon; lined in brown net. Retailer label: Neiman-Marcus / Custom Made
Calotte
Calotte of maroon satin and black sequins. Hat styled with rounded low crown of maroon satin covered with scrolling lines of black sequins. The lower edge of the crown is shaped into irregular points and curves and is edged with black velvet. A short black veil encircles the hat and ties in back with two black velvet bows.
Calotte
Calotte. The hat has a conical crown of stiffened green net overlaid with green straw woven/plaited loops and with attached artificial cherries and leaves. The calotte (also spelled "calot") has a thin green velvet trim along base of crown. Label sewn into inner edge of crown: "Styled by / Coralie", with "Finlan" written on edge of label. Behind the Coralie label is a Union label.
Calotte
Hat of off-white straw embroidery. The hat is styled as a calotte (also spelled "calot") with shaped close crown of off-white straw embroidered with several rosettes of straw, connected by a field of straw. The shaped outer edge is wound with the same straw. The hat is unlined, allowing the underlying mesh to be seen. Retailer's label: "Neiman-Marcus" and origin label "Made In Italy".
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