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Dinner Gown
Dinner gown of red velvet. The full-length dress is of deep red velvet, embroidered in black to form an all-over pattern of "fish scales". Neckline is rounded, higher in front than back, and has full-length sleeves with a modified leg-of-mutton effect at the shoulders and zipper closures at wrists. The bodice is seamed, and has a natural waistline. The neckline, waistline, and upper part of sleeves/shoulders are edged in black cording/braid. Skirt is slightly gathered into the waistline braid. Center back zipper closure with hook-and-eye closure at neck. Small panel lining front of bodice at bust, the rest of the gown unlined. No label sewn in garment, but retains original paper tag: obverse: "Vera Maxwell / Original"; reverse: "Vera Maxwell / Original / Fibre Content / 100% Wool / Style 121 / Size [blank] / Mat. [blank] / Account No. [blank]". This gown is one of the "Dance Hall Girl" dresses from Ms. Maxwell's Southwest American Collection.
Jumpsuit
Jumpsuit of pink, yellow, green and blue horizontal striped paper. The full-length rayon fiber remay paper pantsuit has olive green, pink, blue and tan stripes. Bodice is sleeveless, empire style, with with high rounded neckline and narrow spread collar, with stripes going horizontally. There is a center back zipper closure from the neck to hip-level. Pants are full-length, wide legged palazzo pants with vertical stripes. The pant legs are slit from the hem to mid-calf, and are unhemmed. The piece is lined in a white rayon fiber paper cloth. Retailer's label at inside left beneath the collar: "Change-In-Time / Boutique / Dallas, Texas".
Evening Ensemble - Jacket and Dress
Evening ensemble of heavy pink Alaskine silk/wool blend, consisting of a jacket and dress. The jacket is a cropped, bolero style, with rounded neckline and short sleeves. It has a center front opening with single hook-and-eye at throat. The sleeves, neckline, opening, and hem are edged in band of pink and crystal beads and rhinestones. Scattered over the surface of the jacket are clusters of pearl, crystal, and silvered beads. The matching dress is full-length, with an Empire waist. It is sleeveless, with very slight scoop at front neckline, and a deep rounded scoop to mid-back at back.The straps are heavily beaded with pink and crystal beads and rhinestones. The 4-gore A-line skirt gathers slightly into bodice. The dress has an inner pink nylon(?) sheath lining. The jacket labels are: Retailer's label: "R.S.V.P. / Neiman-Marcus" Designer's label, underneath retailer's label: "Gino Charles" Size label: "8" The dress labels are: Designer's label: "Gino Charles" Origin label: "Made in the British / Crown Colony of Hong Kong" Size label: "8"
Caftan dress
Silk knit caftan silhouette combination of aquamarine and white.
Paper hat
Hat of plastic-coated paper. The hat is of novelty design, with a square crown of flame pink/orange with faint stripes/brick pattern, which is open along the vertical corners. The mostly-oval brim of the same material is set off-center, widest part from side to side, but with more brim at front than back. At front left, the brim extends and detaches from hat to hang down at side. At end of extension is cluster of petal forms made of the same material and a white version of same material. Hatband is formed of dense clusters of the same petals. The underside of the brim is of the flame pink/orange, while the inside of the crown is white. Headband of white grosgrain ribbon. Designer's label inside at base of crown: "Sue Dooley / Dallas" Measurements, not including extension: 32cm. front to back; 37 cm. side to side; 21 cm. from top of crown to base of main part of crown. When laid on flat surface, ca. 32 cm. from side of crown to furthest part of extension.
Coat dress
Coat dress of beige wool crepe. Knee-length. Collar, long sleeves. Center front opening from throat to waist fastened with five chased gold-colored metal circular buttons and a single hidden snap at bottom. Skirt gathers at waistline from hips and around back; center front not gathered. Lined in cream, the skirt portion of lining forming inner skirt attached at waistline. Designer's label at inside back collar: "Traina / New York" Care label at inside left lapel: "Dry Clean / Only" Fabric label inside inner skirt: "[logo] / All Pure Wool" and ""The American Way / With Wool / Fabric made in the U.S.A.".
Envelope for McCall's Pattern #8620
McCall's pattern 8620 to make a sleeveless three-panel dress with gathered yoke, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Envelope for McCall's Pattern #8577
McCall's pattern 8577 to make a dress with front yoke, rounded neckline with optional round collar, slight flare, and back zipper closure, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Envelope for Simplicity Pattern #6636
Simplicity pattern 6636 to make pants, skirt, vest, and jacket, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
"Bolla" flight attendant uniform hat
Uniform hat for Braniff International Airways flight attendants.
Paper hat
Slouch hat of plastic-coated paper. The high, cylindrical crown is of aqua blue, with "squashed" sides. At base of crown is think neon orange hatband tied with bow at right side near front. Medium-wide brim of pale green curves out and down, and is decorated with concentric bands of stitching. Edge and underside of brim faced with same blue as crown. At back of hat, under brim at edge, is a small bow of the orange neon material. Inside of crown is lined(?) with the pale green of the upper part of the brim. Around inside base of crown is band of white grosgrain ribbon. Designer's label at inside back of lower edge of crown: "Sue Dooley / Dallas" Measurements: 35.5 cm. front to back; 31.5 cm. side to side; 13 cm. high from top of crown to base of brim.
Coat
Coat of camel-colored wool flannel. A-line; double breasted style with a round collar. There are 8 brown, circular plastic buttons center front with four bound buttonholes. Closure reinforced with large covered snap at neckline. Two vertical welt pockets at each side. Long, set-in sleeves. Lined in matching silk. Combined designer/retailer label at center back neckline: "Norman Norell for Bonwit Teller"
Evening ensemble
Ensemble of baby blue / turquoise chiffon. A) Evening gown of baby blue / turquoise chiffon. Floor-length. Deep V neckline front and back with draping in front; empire waistline. Satin bow at back. Skirt cut full and flowing in two separate layers of chiffon over slender basic slip of chiffon over turquoise crepe. Designer's label at inside back: "Sarmi / New York" Retailer's label at inside of skirt: "Neiman-Marcus" Retailer's logo on hanging straps. B) Cape of baby blue chiffon. Floor-length; fastens at front with stain neckband trimmed with bow. No labels in cape.
Girl's party dress
Girl's white dotted Swiss party dress. Dropped waist with blue fabric belt dividing bodice and pleated skirt. Machine tucked front with lace trim. Lace at high round neck and cuffs of long sleeves. Size tag with handwritten "JONI J / 257"
Envelope for Simplicity Pattern #6731
Simplicity pattern 6731 to make misses' one-piece dress with bib and cuffs, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Envelope for Simplicity Pattern #6908
Simplicity pattern 6908 to make a dress with modified a-line silhouette and cowl neckline, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Envelope for Butterick Pattern #3995
Butterick pattern 3995 to make a dress with square neckline, gathered set-in sleeves, and two lengths, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Envelope for McCall's Pattern #8590
McCall's pattern 8590 to make a five-panel dress with set-in sleeves, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Mini dress
Ensemble of raspberry red and ivory wool jersey.
"Puccino" flight hostess uniforms
Uniform for Braniff International Airways flight attendants of "Emilioform" synthetic jersey knit; diagonal square "Derby" pattern of mint green, yellow green, magenta, white, lavender, and purple with musical instruments and floral motif in the center of the squares. a) Hat b) Tunic; mid-thigh length; banded yoke; zipper at CB; short raglan sleeves; body is gathered to a circular yoke at neck. c) Tunic; mid-thigh length; stand-up collar; zipper at CB; 3/4 raglan sleeves; body is gathered to a circular yoke at neck. d) Tights with closed toe. e) Tie belt; clear green beaded tassels at ends.
"Vetrata" dress
Dress of silk crepe with swirl "Vetrata" print of greys, pinks, oranges and blacks. "Emilio" signature in print.
Dress
Dress of olive green, patterned rayon velour with 2'' wide, white lace trim, in a pattern of swirls.
Ensemble - Jacket and Dress
Daytime ensemble. A) Dress of orange silk with white embroidered polka dots. Sleeveless. Wide, rounded/modified bateau neckline scooped lower in back. Gathered waist, A-line skirt, knee length with two side seam pockets. Center back lapped zipper closure. Bodice lined in orange silk. Skirt lined in cream silk. Designer's label at center back seam near hem: "Norman Norell / New York" B) Jacket of orange silk with white embroidered polka dots. Jewel neckline with mandarin collar. Three-quarter length set-in sleeves. Center front opening with three over-sized ivory silken looped "pompom" buttons. Bound buttonholes. Two snap closures at neckline and two hook & bar closures at hemline. Lined in orange silk. Designer's label at center back neckline: "Norman Norell / New York" Retailer's label below designer's label: "Howard Wolf / Dallas New York" C) Belt of ivory satin ribbon. 2-1/2 inches wide with 3/4 inch fraying at ends.
Green shoes
Pumps of forest-black satin with leather leaf and satin rose accent on toe cap; two leaves are cut from a single piece of sage green leather, a rose bud of self satin sits on top; 1 3/4'' modified Louis heel covered in self- satin; tan leather inner Left shoe: "Neiman Marcus" Right shoe: "Margaret Jerrold / by Irvine"
Hat
Fedora like hat of tan wool felt; topstitched brim parts and folds down on one side and curves up on other side; black leather trim around crown with 2 black grosgrain buttons; brim edged with black grosgrain ribbon.
Straw hat
Hat of fine blue/gray straw with high crown and wide brim. Hatband of navy silk chiffon scarf. Brim rolls slightly at left.Underside of brim is natural straw. Headband black grosgrain ribbon; lined in black taffeta. Designer label: Galanos
Ensemble
Evening ensemble of white silk brocade with hat. a) Sleeveless dress of white silk brocade. Rounded neckline forms deep V in back to waistline. Inner skirt of white silk brocade attached to main dress with zipper closure in back and snaps and hook & eyes. Back tie of black satin ribbon at waistline. Fully lined in cream colored silk. Designer's label at inside front neckline: "Balenciaga / 10, Avenue George V. Paris" Maker's tags on back of designer's label: "95644" Above designer's label: "Made in France" Handwritten tape at back waistline: "modile 147 Wool 43% 58% acetate lining Silk 100% Wool o.K 360 net 1.k000" b) Pillbox hat of white silk brocade. Lined in gold organza. Two clear plastic three-prong combs at left and right. Retailer's label: "Neiman-Marcus / Made to Order" c) Interchangeable underskirt of cream colored silk. Bottom 1/3 hem is ivory silk satin attached to skirt. Left side zipper with hook & eye on 1/2" waistband. Unlined. d) Interchangeable underskirt. Upper 2/3 is cream colored silk crepe. Bottom 1/3 is black satin. Left side zipper with two hook & eyes on 1/2" waistband. Unlined. Label: "Made in France"
Coat
Coat of blue and white heavy wool tweed in lattice design. Banded collar wraps around neckline, extends to closure and secures to the top snaps of the closure of the coat. Long sleeves. Left side opening with closure of seven large, covered snaps. Calf length. Side slit pockets. Lined in blue silk. Designer's label at lower right of opening: "Christian Dior - New York, Inc." Retailer's label at center back neckline: "Neiman-Marcus"
Day dress
Day dress of black and white wool tweed with black jersey trim at sleeve hem and waist. Sailor collar trimmed in black jersey with black faille tie. Elbow length sleeves; princess seams. Skirt gathers into dropped waist; street length. Center back button closure. Lining of black silk is weighted. Combined designer/retailer label: Neiman-Marcus / dallas / Traina-Norell
Dress
Dress of navy blue wool crepe. Knee- or slightly below length. Rounded neckline, sleeveless, with wide straps. Two slit pockets at front, with large rectangular edges of same fabric. Center back closure of 5 large navy blue circular plastic buttons and 3 hidden snaps. Lined in navy blue silk. Designer's label: "Norman Norell / New York"
Skirt Suit
Two-piece suit of dark orange knit. A) Jacket of dark orange wool gaberdine. Double-breasted with princess seaming and a large cape collar. The full-length straight sleeves each have three circular black buttons and bound buttonholes. The opening at front has two vertical rows of 4 black circular buttons and a hidden snap closure at upper right. Attached to the jacket are four black patent leather belt carriers to support the accompanying thin black patent leather belt. Fully lined in black silk satin fabric. Designer's label at inside at back collar: "Norell" B) Skirt of dark orange wool gaberdine. Knee length with a 2" wide waistband into which the skirt gathers. Two slit pockets at side seams, one of which conceals zipper closure and line of snaps and hooks-and-eyes. Fully lined in orange/red fabric. Care label sewn below waistband at inside front: "Do Not Use / Steam Iron" C) Belt of black patent leather. 1/2" wide with rectangular self covered buckle. Reverse stamped: "Charming / Belts"
Mini dress
Day dress of pale blue/gray wool. Above the knee length; short sleeves. Bodice is yoked to give appearance of a "cropped jacket" with small V at center front and deep, inverted V below. Center back zipper with hook & eye. Half belt of self at back attaches at ends with two gray, plastic, circular buttons with bound buttonholes. Mock flap pockets at sides. Lined in ivory silk. Designer's label at center front neckline: "Courrèges / Paris" Couture number at right edge of designer's label: A1418
Dinner dress
A) Dinner dress of pink textured brocade in a floral motif, with scattered silver threads within the pattern. Knee-or slightly below length. Rounded neckline with bow at left side. Long sleeves. Designer's label in lower part: "Adele Simpson" Retailer's label at center back neckline: "Silver Key / Neiman-Marcus" B) Wide black satin belt with rhinestone set rectangular buckle pave set with rhinestones.
Striped cotton dress
Summer evening dress of pink and white stripped cotton twill. Full length, with low, rounded/scooped neckline and short, slightly puffed sleeves. Empire waistline. Stripes on the bodice go from top right to lower left; stripes on the full skirt go from top left to lower right. Center back zipper with hook & loop at neckline and at waist. Bodice lined in self, skirt lined in white fine fabric. Designer's label at inside back, near zipper: "Bill Blass / For / Maurice Rentner"
Tweed suit
Cocktail ensemble of cream/blue/gold brocade of blossoms and scrolls. A) Jacket. Waist length, with small collar. CF opening with no closures, long sleeves with 3 functioning buttons at wrist of each. All edges trimmed with metallic gold braid/piping. Lined in green metallic brocade(?), and with chain at hem. Designer's label at center back neckline: "Chanel" B) Dress. Matching fabric. Slightly below knee length. Sleeveless. Scooped rounded neckline. Somewhat "wrap" style, with front opening to slightly left of center secured with hidden snaps and hooks & eyes, with 4 decorative buttons on bodice. Green metallic thin tie-belt at waist, sewn to back of dress. Inside skirt are two hooks to secure, one hook on a tie, and one tie. Lined in same fabric as jacket. No labels in dress.
Day dress
Day dress of ivory silk linen(?). Sleeveless; knee length. Constructed with wide pleats dropping from the waist sides; side slit pockets concealed in pleats. Cross over panels on the front and back are trimmed in black braid. Front closure of four buttons is concealed by the front crossing panel; bound buttonholes. Lined in ivory silk. Designer's label at center back neckline: "Galanos" Retailer's label at right side seam of lining: "Neiman-Marcus"
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