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Coat Dress
Coat dress of black wool knit. Mid-calf length. Open, short collar with points trimmed with bullet-shaped silver metal accents; V-neckline. Long sleeves have seams sewn flat to form ridge along top of sleeve, with turned back cuffs forming "wings" trimmed with two shield-shaped metal studs. Slit up 6 inches from hem at center front seam. Center front zipper closure running from V of neckline almost to the top of the hem slit; two hooks & eyes at top of zipper. Applied panels of same material at sides with extending "flames". Back of bodice is gathered at waist with half-belt and black plastic buckle in stylized arrowhead shape. Unlined; shoulder pads. Label: "Thierry Mugler / Paris / Made in France" Size "42" tag at base of designer label. Evidence of removed label.
Dress
Short evening dress of sapphire blue cut velvet on black organza in swirl pattern. Off the shoulder sweetheart neckline with long sleeves. Zipper closures at long raglan sleeve cuffs. A-line skirt with 3 inch wide horsehair braid in hemline for structure. Center back zipper closure. Attached belt of 2" black velvet with bow at center front and three hook-and-eye closures at back right. Designer label: "Scaasi / Boutique"
Dress
Short evening/cocktail dress of black cut velvet floral on black satin. Off shoulder, front modified V-shaped neckline. Long raglan sleeves with zippered cuffs. Dropped waist gathers at back and sides. Full skirt with horsehair in hem. Center back zipper closure.
Ensemble
Ensemble of red satin quilted in rose pattern. (a) Dress in modified sheath style. Wide, off the shoulder neckline. Knee length. Center back button closure to hem of self-covered domed buttons with bound buttonholes. Label: 8965/F89 (b) Single breasted jacket. Slightly fitted; rounded neckline. Long sleeves. Self-covered domed buttons with loops. Lined in red satin.
Evening dress
Brown jersey and satin evening gown. Fitted. draped. shirred bodice of dark brown wool jersey. Open asymmetrically draped neckline with wide. draped shawl collar. Fitted full-length sleeves. Zipper closure down left side seam with hook&eye at neckline. Shawl collar drapes into left front neckline and attaches with one snap and three hook&eyes. Waist seam with full. full-length. gathered brown satin skirt. Bodice fully lined in brown silk. Black grosgrain waist stay with double hook&eye closure. Attached full-length black silk taffeta petticoat with brown satin. bound hem. Hemline and hipline supported with wide bands of horsehair. Skirt fully lined in black organdy. Label stitched center back. below collar.
Evening dress
Magenta jersey and satin evening gown. Strapless. shirred. boned bodice of wool jersey with sweetheart neckline. Center back zippered closure with hook&eye at neckline. Full. floor-length satin skirt gathered into waist seam. Center back placket closure with three snaps. Bodice lined in iridescent burgundy silk. Skirt lined in black chiffon. Attached full-length black taffeta petticoat with horsehair supported magenta satin faced hem. Label stitched right center back of zipper.
Evening Gown
Black velvet evening gown with beaded jacket. a) Jacket: heavily beaded, sequined and embroidered. Cropped, tailored shell with the colors black, gold, green and burgundy predominating. Curved open neckline with full-length set-in sleeves. Piece embroidered. Fully lined in black silk. Designer's label stitched center back, below neckline: "Oscar de la Renta" with hand written style number(?) "5250s" Tag attached below designer's label: "Made in U.S.A." b) Dress: Strapless, full-length, fitted black velvet sheath. Zipper closure down left side seam with hook&eye at the neckline. Hip-level pockets. Neckline, waistline and pockets decorated with gold cord and bugle bead trim. Decorative center front waistline accent of gold-tone metal trimmed with sapphire and emerald rhinestones. Black grosgrain waist stay with double hook&eye closures. Fully lined in black silk. Designer's label stitched center back: "Oscar de la Renta" with hand written style number(?) "5250s" Tag attached below designer's label: "Made in U.S.A."
Jumpsuit
(a) Lounging jumpsuit of red moire velvet. Surplus, V-shaped neckline. Long dolman sleeves. Inserted 3" waistband. Wide legs. Center back zipper closure. (b) Belt of 1 1/2" gold leather. Circular self-covered buckle. Style: 8993
Lamontage coat
Coat of woven grid of multicolored felted synthetic, lamontage; button front with multi-colored acrylic buttons; wide pointed collar; front slash pockets.
Dinner dress
Dinner dress of navy silk faille. Criss cross off the shoulder forms V-shaped neckline; short sleeves. Draped skirt; short. Attached belt with bow at left front. Label: 9034/S89
Ensemble
A) Navy floral cotton romper with pink and periwinkle flowers and green leaves. Scoop neckline and natural waistline. 8 navy plastic buttons CF. Sleeveless. 2 patch pockets at front waist with tie closures. Full, harem-style legs with 1 1/2" band at ankles Designer's label inside center back neckline; "Laura / Ashley / Made in Rep. of Ireland" Care and content underneath designer's label. B) Navy cotton and spandex knit ribbed body suit with short sleeves with thin band at cuff. 2 plastic snaps at crotch. Scoop neckline. Fitted bodice. Made in Peru. Designer's label inside center back neckline; "Laura / Ashley" Care and content underneath designer's label; "Made in Peru"
Ensemble
Pants ensemble. A) Top of black satin, slightly cropped, with short sleeves. Top is covered in sequins in wide horizontal black bands, red bands, and "plaid" band of bugle beads and smaller sequins. Wide red bands at sleeve ends. Pointed black satin collar and placket center front opening with four faceted, conical clear jeweled buttons. Lined in black satin. Designer's label at center back neckline: "Geoffrey Beene / New York" B) Pants of black synthetic fiber. Full-length. High waisted; higher at front than back. Slit pockets at sides, with large pocket flaps, with a matching jewel button at each lower corner. Center back zipper. Lined in black crepe. Designer's label at inside back waistband, near zipper: "Geoffrey Beene / New York" Size label: "4" Care label: "Dry Clean / Only" Union label.
Evening dress
Evening dress of brightly multicolored paisley print cotton batiste with rhinestone studs outlining the paisley pattern. Full length; long sleeves. Asymmetric V-shaped neckline ends at left front zipper closure. Front left side vent and front neckline outlined in rhinestones. Lined in black cotton. Designer's label: Pauline Trigère
Shirt
Shirt of white woven rayon with print depicting Chinese lunar calendar pages with Mandarin Chinese characters suggesting activities to do or avoid. Center front opening with button placket, front pockets, back ties, long cuffed sleeves, extended shoulders, and shaped hemline.
Skirt suit
Cocktail ensemble of pin stripped black denim with novelty “dice” buttons.
Belt
Belt covered in gold fabric with black leather grain vinyl back.
Coat
Coat of intricate patchwork of Prince of Wales wool plaid, wool hounds tooth, wool petit point, all-over embroidered with pewter metallic floral vines. Knee length. Simulated double breasted, off-center opening with hidden placket button closure; notched collar. Long sleeves with 6 functioning button closure at wrists. Two flap pockets with welts at each front hip with lapels; pockets not open. Knee-length. Fan pleating at back. Fully lined in gray silk. Designer's label at center back neckline: "Givenchy / Haute Couture"
Coat
Evening coat of brocade and fur. The full-length coat is of a pale yellow silk brocade, with a pattern of flowers and scrolls in reds, purples, blues, white, silver, and gold. It has long sleeves and opens along the center front, with no closures. The cuffs and collar are wide bands of dyed purple fox fur. The coat is lined in a pale tan/yellow silk. Sewn in below collar at inside center back is designer's label: "Designed / by Mouratidis / Washington DC" Attached inside right side near hip is original paper label printed on one side "Balenciaga / Paris", and written on the back "Brocade evening mystery / coat w/fox / R". Donated to the Texas Fashion Collection by Helen Noumas, in memory of her partner Michael Mouratidis, designer of the piece.
Cocktail dress
a) Cocktail dress of teal blue/green satin. Fitted princess-line dress with open V-neck and long sleeves. Contrasting midnight blue velvet collar and turn back cuffs. Zipper closure from left underarm to hip. Back waist seam. Piece lined with teal silk chiffon. Boned inner bodice of white tulle lined with teal chiffon. Zipper closure down left side with white grosgrain waist and rib stays. Label stitched beneath left armhole: "Givenchy/Made in France" Couture Number: 76756 b) Belt: matching teal satin with faux covered buckle. Hook&grommet closure. Black leather backing.
Cocktail Ensemble
Cocktail ensemble of golden orange silk.
Day dress
Dress of synthetic taffeta in black polka dots on white background. Scoop neck; knee length. Sleeveless; back of dress is halter cut. False attached vest with solid black knit insets, stitched in silver metallic thread and trimmed in silver metallic ribbon. Front of dress is black knit, V-shaped with curved flat pleats at each side of the V at waist. Center back hidden zipper. Lined ivory crepe synthetic (polyester?). Designer's label at center back to right of zipper: "Geoffrey Beene / New York" Size "6" tag, cleaning instructions and union label attached to base of zipper.
Day Dress
Dress of red silk chiffon with white abstract print.
Double-breasted dress
Dress of light pink cotton-rayon blend, double-breasted style with two gently arching rows of white buttons, a bertha of white cotton with hand-crocheted lace-like detail on the edge, the bertha creating a v-shaped neckline, sleeveless, halter neckline with low rounded open back, drop waist, full pleated skirt, tea length, unlined. Labels: NJ, fabric care tag, fabric content tag, size 6.
Double-breasted dress
Dress of light pink cotton-rayon blend, double-breasted style with two gently arching rows of white buttons, a bertha of white cotton with hand-crocheted lace-like detail on the edge, the bertha creating a v-shaped neckline, sleeveless, halter neckline with low rounded open back, drop waist, full pleated skirt, tea length, unlined. Labels: NJ, fabric care tag, fabric content tag, size 6.
Dress
Dress in shift style of violet, blue and pink flower motif silk with outer layer of black chiffon. Attached cape overlay on back in black chiffon with matching flower motif. Square neck elasticized at shoulders scoops in back; elbow length butterfly sleeves of black chiffon. Center back zipper with hook & eye on dress and covered snaps on cape. Lined in black rayon. Designer's label at back neckline: "(Japanese characters) / Hanae Mori" Size "10" tag attached to base of designer label. Content/care label at back neckline. Retailer's label on center back seam of dress near hem: "Neiman-Marcus"
Dress
Dress of violet, pink, blue and grey silk chiffon printed in a rose motif. Full-length, with rounded neckline and full-length sleeves that flare and are split at wrist. Skirt gathered at natural waist. Skirt with middle layer of dark pink chiffon, and inner lining layer of pink nylon(?). Center back opening, bodice with 7 button and loops and 8 covered snaps, and one hook-and-eye at neck. Skirt with 2 covered snaps on outer layer, zipper for attached inner layers, and hook-and-loop just below waistband. Designer's label at inside back, just below waist: "[Japanese characters] / Hanae Mori" Retailer's label at inside back, below waist: "Neiman-Marcus" Size label attached to designer's label: "12" With a chiffon scarf, of fabric matching outer layer of dress.
Dress
Dress of silk chiffon in blue flower motif on red background.
Ensemble
Evening ensemble of brown silk jersey and sequined appliques. A) Dress. Sleeveless, the full-length sheath dress has 1” wide straps which are embellished with length-wise decorative top stitching. The dress has an empire waist, and a modified sweetheart neckline. The bust is covered with floral/leaf form appliques which are covered in translucent brown sequins and edged in gold metallic thread. Center back zipper closure from top to mid-back, and slit from center back lower hem upwards. Lined in brown polyester. B) Jacket. The matching jacket is of bolero form, cropped short, with no collar and a slightly undulating neckline which continues along the edges of the center front opening, and the lower edge. Long sleeves have cuffs with same edging. The whole jacket is overlaid with floral/leaf form velvet appliques edged in metallic gold threading and covered with sequins in various shades of brown. Jacket has inner shoulder pads and is lined in brown polyester. Designer's label: "Liancarlo / Couture" Retailer's label: "Neiman Marcus"
Envelope for Butterick Pattern #4176
Butterick See & Sew Pattern #4176 to make a sleeveless top with extended shoulders and round neckline, and shorts with a waistband and side pockets, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Envelope for McCall's Pattern #4220
McCall's Stitch 'N Save Pattern #4220 to make a top with dropped shoulders, wide set-in sleeves, and patch pockets and shorts with an elasticized waistband and side seam pockets, both in stretch knits, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Envelope for McCall's Pattern #4282
McCall's Stitch 'N Save Pattern #4282 to make a misses' dress with center front closure, extended shoulders and shoulder pads, short set-in sleeves, front patch pockets, and elasticized waistband, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Envelope for McCall's Pattern #4395
McCall's Stitch 'N Sew Pattern #4395 to make a blouse with gathered and extended shoulders, long set-in sleeves, round neckline with back keyhole opening and skirt with pleats gathered into waistband, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Envelope for Simplicity Pattern #9490
Simplicity Super Saver Pattern #9490 to make a misses' two-piece dress with kimono bodice and slim skirt with cummerbund, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Envelope for Vogue Pattern #2231
Vogue Paris Original Pattern #2231 to make a dress with extended shoulders and shoulder pads, fitted bodice, pleated bias center front bow or knot, and side pockets, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Envelope for Vogue Pattern #2355
Vogue American Designer Pattern #2355 by Donna Karan for Anne Klein to make a loose-fitting lined jacket with shoulder pads, straight skirt with raised waist, and wide-legged pants, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Envelope for Vogue Pattern #2376
Vogue American Designer Pattern #2376 by DKNY to make tapered pants with carriers and front pleats and a flared skirt with faux front fly zip, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Envelope for Vogue Pattern #2384
Vogue Paris Originals Pattern #2384 by Christian Dior to make a lined dress with surplice bodice with soft draping, extended shoulders, and straight skirt with overskirt mimicking wrap construction, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Envelope for Vogue Pattern #2391
Vogue American Designer Pattern #2391 by Donna Karan to make a jacket with lining, notched collar, extended shoulders and shoulder pads, and single-breasted construction and tapered pants with pleats, waistband, and back zipper closure, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Envelope for Vogue Pattern #7420
Very Easy Very Vogue Pattern #7420 to make a misses coat with loose fit, extended shoulders and shoulder pads, patch pockets, center front button closure, and jewel neckline, fitted skirt, and pleated pants, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Evening dress
Evening dress of sapphire blue velvet. Deep v neck front and back. long sleeves. high waist. floor length.
Evening dress
Evening dress of red crepe. Off the shoulder. white organza ruffles at neckline. floor length.
Evening Dress
Evening dress of green crepe with strapless bodice with wide M-shape neckline; bodice is gathered in a zig-zag wrapping and tucking down center-front to hips; skirt wraps around to the left; ankle-length; center-back zip closure; lined in green synthetic. No labels in garment.
Evening Gown
Evening gown of brown silk. The full-length gown is strapless, with stitched horizontal pleats at left bodice; skirt wraps over toward the left and both crescent shaped sides are trimmed in a pleated ruffle flounce with a shorter ruffle flounce revealing the longer one; bound edges and hemline; lined in brown acetate; center-back zip closure. Designer's label: "Liancarlo / Couture" Retailer's label: "Neiman Marcus"
Evening jacket
Evening jacket of ivory textured silk/polyester blend in nehru-inspired style with diagonal black stripes. Black band trim at collar, hem, and cuffs. Long, two-piece sleeves with faux vented closure of three covered buttons. Four hidden buttons at center front. Lined in ivory silk; padded shoulders. Designer label: Carolina Herrera Retailer label: Neiman-Marcus
"Gemini Twins" dresses
Shift dresses of bright yellow polyester jersey knit and black embroidery, each with one short set-in sleeve and one long sleeve connecting the two dresses. Wide V-shaped necklines, knee length. At the bust, uneven embroidery and applied thick cord create shape of breasts, with larger coils of braid and hanging tassels mimicking pasties surrounded by embroidered daisy petal motifs on one dress and embroidered spirals on the other. Black embroidery and applied bands of woven braid across fronts of dresses create registers that read across the garments: "Slight...clever" and "Jane...Russell" "Marilyn" and "Monroe" "Christine" and "Jorgensen" "Positive" and "Peggy Lee" "Nancy" and "Sinatra" Designer label: Todd / Oldham
Girl's float dress
Girl's float style dress of green/blue/red plaid cotton/polyester blend. Rounded, bound neckline on rounded yoke with collar of self and second, overlaying collar of white eyelet lace with scalloped edge; trimmed with flower of red fabric with green leaves. Long sleeves, gathered into cuffs. Center back zipper closure. Unlined. Maker's label inside at left of zipper: "Florence Eiseman". Original paper tag still attached.
Jacket
Jacket of Golden Spotted Seal fur with rounded collar and lapels; double breasted button accents with buttons of pearl grey circle set in gold metallic soft square; 4 fur covered belt loops, 2 on front and 2 on back, front belt loops are accented with self-buttons (right side button missing); two slit pockets at sides are lined in grey silk satin; long sleeves, pockets and jacket opening are trimmed in leather piping; 2 concealed metal hook and leather eye closures, one at bust and one at waist; fully lined in grey silk satin; hits at below hips. Label inside coat: Expressly made for William Schmidt/ OSLO/ 1853. With belt of black leather with oval, silver metal buckle; 2” width.
Necklace
Choker of black round satin cord with gold colored metal charm.
Necklace
Necklace of black satin ribbon with pewter heart-shaped charm. Charm is set with garnet red emerald cut stone and is stamped "Todd Oldham" on back.
Necklace
Necklace of black flat braid with bolt-shaped silver metal charm. Charm is accented with iridescent rhinestone at the end.
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