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Pink day dress
Day dress of pink polyester. Street length, sleeveless, with princess seaming and with a wide, banded neckline trimmed in abstract waved lines bordered in yellow thread and separated with applique circles of white polyester. Hemline has 7-3/4" band of trim matching neckline. Center back zipper closure with 3 hook & eyes on neckline band. Lined in pink polyester satin. Designer's label at center back seam near hem: "Countess Alexander / New York" Retailer's label at neckline to left of zipper: "Sara Fredericks"
Peplum dress
Afternoon or tea dress of white cotton, constructed to give the effect of a tunic-length blouse with a narrow skirt. Surplice-style bodice with short, full kimono sleeves trimmed with white hand-embroidered geometric floral cutouts, v-shaped neckline, natural waistline emphasized with matching band of cutouts and a full gathered peplum-style hem with same cutouts creating a scalloped edge, back creating a v with center back zipper closure, narrow skirt with deep slit at center back, unlined. Label: "Nancy Johnson," fabric content label, fabric care label, size 6.
Nude illusion dress
Gown of light brown or tan tricot with air-brushed shadowing andsequin and bead embellishments creating a realistic “nude” feminine figure. Sleeveless, jewel neckline, full length, no closures, unlined, with padded cups at the bust.
Riding habit
Riding Habit. A) Jacket of brown wool; green lining; Full sleeves B) Bloomers/pants of brown wool.
Plaid wool coat
Coat of green, tan and yellow plaid wool; 2 front pockets; 3 button enclosure
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.".
Caftan dress
Caftan style midi dress of yellow cotton. Embroidered T-shaped yoke of bright pink cotton has V-shaped opening and corded standing collar with yellow running stitches matching the sleeve cuffs. Extending from the front and back bases of the yoke are embroidered applied turquoise square and bright pink diamond shaped trim. Center front 21" split is bordered with 3 1/2" applied color blocks in royal blue, turquoise, bright pink and orange, and is embellished with large zig zag of pink chain stitching across the color blocks and bordered in purple rickrack effect chain stitching. Tape along hem is embroidered "Josefa for Anna & Edmundo Villa".
Maxi dress
Caftan style maxi dress of unbleached muslin trimmed in multicolored streamers of satin ribbon. Horizontal lines of satin ribbon across front of bodice release at sides to form streamers down the sides. Rounded neckline; full length triangular bell sleeves with hanging streamers of turquoise and gold satin ribbon. Center front zipper closure is bordered in turquoise ribbon with multicolored streamers extending from the base of the zipper. Bias tape along hem embroidered "Josefa for Anna Villa".
Trench coat and dress
A) Trench coat; little black slip dress laminated within clear plastic/vinyl trench coat; slip dress has spaghetti straps, and lace trim at upper bodice and hem; trench coat has double breasted front opening; notched collar; buckles at wrists; slanted pocket lapels at hips with no pockets. B) Belt for coat. Long belt of seamed plastic/vinyl, pointed at one end, clear rectangular buckle at other. Divided by seams into 3 horizontal bands.
Navy evening dress
Evening dress of navy blue chiffon. Halter dress with attached neck scarf. Floor length. back zipper. Five labels: Store label "Neiman-Marcus". Designer label "Adele Simpson". Care label "Dry clean only". Union label " AAAW / 240261 / Int. Ladies Garment / Workers Union / Made U.S.A. / Union / Made / ILGWU / AFLCIO". Order label "Order 8567 / Style 299 / Size 10 / Remarks Gloria / #2 / LILIAN"
Mini dress
Dress of bright lime green wool. Knee-length and sleeveless, with a high neckline ornamented with 6 rows of topstitching. Empire waisted, skirt has a long gore on the front from empire waist and back creating 4 panels, scalloped to form petals with quilted, topstitched edges. Center back zipper with two hook & eyes. Upper portion of dress lined in lime colored acetate. Designer's label at inside back neckline: "Pierre Cardin / Paris New York" Retailer's label beneath designer's label: "Marie Leavell"
Light coral coat
Coat of light coral orange/pink polyester. Spread collar; wide, 3/4-length dolman sleeves with 4-inch turn-up cuffs. Double-breasted closure at neckline; one row of two rounded square buttons. Slanted flap pockets a hips. Lining of light coral orange/pink acetate.
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.
Linen skirt set
Skirt set of light green or mint green linen. Blouse with high funnel-like neckline with scalloped edge, scallop shape continuing down center front, closure of four self-covered buttons, kimono-style short sleeves, princess seams, deep inverted pleats at hips in front and back creating a flared peplum shape, hand embroidery in coordinated color creating elongated floral shapes with symmetry from both sides of front. Straight skirt of same fabric, zipper and self-covered button closure, elastic gathered waistband at back, back slit. Unlined. Labels: Nancy Johnson, fabric care, fabric content, size 10.
Linen dress
Two-piece linen dress. A) Day dress of linen in shift style with white bodice and blue skirt. Jewel neckline. Below knee length. Center back opening with 4 white, circular, plastic buttons and bound buttonholes; reinforced with 2 snaps at neckline. Large patch pockets at sides, below waist. Lined in white silk. Combined retailer/designer's label at center back seam: "Norman Norell for Neiman-Marcus" B) Under skirt of white silk with 9" panel of blue linen at bottom. White grosgrain waistband. Center back opening with 2 hook & eyes.
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".
Leopard skirt
Skirt of Alcantara Ultrasuede in tan, olive green and yellow creating oversize leopard motif across front and side, waistband, zipper closure, unlined. Motif and applique by Rodolfo Contreras, skirt designed by Nicola Contreras.
Linen sundress
Sundress of brown linen in sheath style. Strapped shoulders. Street length. Center back closure with 8 circular brown plastic buttons and bound buttonholes.Two large patch pockets at sides below waist. Bodice lined in ivory silk. Designer's label at inside left seam near hem: "Traina-Norell / New York" B) Half belt of same fabric. Rounded, open ends of belt buttons onto front left and right sides of dress with two matching brown circular plastic buttons and bound buttonholes.
Knit dress
Day dress of white wool knit. Sleeveless with wide jewel neckline. Calf length; skirt slightly gathered at natural waistline. Left side zipper with hook & eye and four hook & eyes on left shoulder. Two vertical welt pockets at sides. Lined in white silk with weighted pocket linings. Designer's label at inside left seam of lining: "Norman Norell / New York" Retailer's label at center back neckline: "Esther Wolf / Houston"
Silk dress
Square and floral printed green silk daytime dress; short-sleeved; triangle cutouts on collar
Knit dress
Day dress of yellow wool knit. Sleeveless; rounded neckline; A-line. Center front opening with six rounded, yellow plastic button; bound buttonholes. Two horizontal welt pockets at sides. Banded half-belt of self at back attached at side seams. Lined in yellow silk. Designer's label on inside lining near hemline: "Norman Norell / New York" Retailer's label on inside front neckline: "Marie Leavell"
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
Ensemble of white taffeta with purple, blue, and pink ikat design giving the effect of impressionistic scrawling A) Skirt, full length with draped panels that cross over and are secured with a tie at the center back B) Top is tunic length; sleeveless; round neckline, draped wit darts at bust.
"Tea Time Treasures" dress
"Tea Time Treasures" day dress of light brown, off white, ecru, or tea-colored dress of ramie-cotton blend with Battenburg lace details; deep surplice bodice creating v-neckline continuing to drop waist with insert of self with floral openwork lace at top, wide collar trimmed with petal-like lace over shoulder seams and continuing to drop waistline, short sleeves trimmed in wide bands of lace, wide band (hip band) at drop waist with pleated skirt, tea length, unlined. Label: "Nancy Johnson," and stamped "Sample"
Lace overdress
Beige/ecru Limerick lace short afternoon or dinner dress or overdress, chemise silhouette gathered at each hip and open to hem but tacked in several places. Sleeveless, bateau neckline and all edges finished with fine Val lace of same color. Size 12
Evening dress
A) Evening dress of rose/pale pink/pale mauve crepe-back satin charmeuse. Inspired by Chinese Cheongsam-style garments, the dress is full-length, slim fitted, with slight standing collar fastened with hidden hook & loop. Sleeveless, the dress has front opening from throat to slightly below right shoulder, secured with three large rhinestone set circular brass(?) buttons. Very slightly raised waist with triangular "flap", open and hanging down from center front to right hip. From just below hip to center front at hem is secondary opening, with 7 buttons matching bodice. Hem slightly scalloped at front overlap corners, and at right side. Left side underarm zipper. Combined designer's/retailer's label inside bodice: "Neiman-Marcus dallas / Maurice Rentner" B) Tie belt of same fabric, 3/4" wide.
Evening dress
Evening dress of cream acetate/rayon blend with gold embroidered lace trim and faux pearl and crystal gem embellishment around neckline and arm eyes. Sleeveless with rounded neckline. Full length; shift style with princess seams. Center back zipper closure. Lined in white synthetic. Designer's label at center back neckline: "Victor Costa" Tag under designer label: "Crafted With Pride in U.S.A." Content/care/size tag at right side seam.
Day dress
Day dress of dark blue silk, a-line silhouette, princess seams, knee-length, band collar, short set-in sleeves, six narrow bands of bias fabric in white, blue, and tan silk in sets of three in parallel lines that curve to one side with a swag of fabric from the implied opening, creating a trompe l'oeil belt, invisible zipper at center back.
Beige pantsuit
Woman’s pantsuit of beige cotton/rayon blend herringbone. A) Single breasted jacket; slightly fitted. Long suit sleeves with three nonfunctioning buttons at cuff; peaked lapel. Side flap pockets; unopened. Single button closure. Lined in peach acetate. Designer's label: "Emanuel / Emanuel Ungaro" Size tag at base of designer label. Content/care tag at left side seam. B) Straight-cut pants. Pleated at front; cuffed. Side seam pockets. Zipper fly closure with button on 1.5” waistband. Unlined. Content/care tag at left leg seam.
Boucle ensemble
Two piece ensemble of ivory bouclé mohair. a) Day dress. Sleeveless bodice of ivory silk. High waist and straight skirt of ivory bouclé. Center back zipper with hook & eye. Skirt lined in silk matching bodice. Designer's label at inside right side seam " Autumne - Hiver 1963 / Christian Dior / Paris" Style number stamped on label: "20980" b) Jacket/over blouse; box style. Front placket with 6 mother-of-pearl 1" non-functioning buttons and bound buttonholes gives a double breasted appearance. Rolled collar which wraps around neckline is fastened with a matching button and loop and 12 covered snaps. Long, set-in sleeves. Center back zipper with hook & eye. Lined in sheer, ivory organza.
Black dress
Dress of black synthetic faille. Knee-length or slightly lower. V-neckline at front. Sleeveless. Bows of self at shoulders. A-Line skirt. CB zipper. Designer's label inside right shoulder: "Adele Simpson" Retailer's label inside left shoulder: "Garfinckel's" Size: "Size 4" Care: "Dry Clean Only" Union label
Bright orange dress
Dress of bright orange cotton with geometric inspired embroidered front yoke and sleeves trimmed in brass pailettes. Knee length; rounded neckline opens to V at center front. Wide bracelet length sleeves. Bias tape on hem embroidered "Josefa for Anna & Edmundo Villa".
Chemise dress
Chemise dress of peach and beige mouselaine, "flapper" dress. Sleeveless. Rounded neckline. Heavily beaded in stylized scrolling floral/fan forms of rhinestones, white/moonstone bugle beads, clear seed beads, rhinestones, and metallic thread. 3 tiers of self ruffle alternating peach, beige, peach at lower skirt.
Brown jacket
Brown trapeze jacket.
Dress and cape
A) Evening dress of off white crepe. Shirring at bustline; fitted waist; shirring at front hip; sheer pleated chiffon at front and back. B) Cape of off white chiffon with white fur trim.
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 ensemble
Ensemble. A: Jacket of cream wool, 3/4 sleeves, opens center front, with no closure. Center front and collar of cheetah fur. Lined in cream crepe. Retailer's label: "Silver Key / Neiman Marcus" B: Dress of cream wool, sleeveless, medium-width straps, high yoke with slightly gathered back and center back zipper. Fully lined in cream crepe. Union label "Int Ladies Garment Workers Union" "Union Made ILGWU" "BBAL 210541"
Cotton shirtwaist
Shirtwaist of fine white cotton with pintucks. Standing collar; covered buttons up back.
Evening dress
Evening gown of black silk crepe. Sleeveless with bateau neckline; two darts at the bodice. High, slightly arched waistline. Attached ruffle at hemline. Center back zipper closure with hook & eye at waist. Lined in black silk. Designer label: Bill Blass / for / Maurice Rentner Retailer label at bottom hem: Neiman-Marcus
Child's dress
Child's dress of black and white plaid or check cotton, peter pan collar, short set in sleeves, harness or suspenders of self buttoned to wide belt of red velvet, with collar and sleeves and straps trimmed in black piping, skirt gathered at waist with cartridge pleating, center back button closure, label at center back neckline "Neiman Marcus"
Children's dress
Children's wear dress of light pink cotton, bib of horizontal pin tucks at center front from neckline to waist, collar and short set-in sleeves and bib trimmed in white machine made bobbin lace, lace insert at center of bib, skirt gathered at natural waist, tea length, wide seam allowance at hem, center back button placket
Coat dress
Day dress of gray and cream synthetic knit in abstract hounds tooth pattern. Street length; pointed collar. Princess line with left front opening. Bodice with cross-over front panel in double breasted style with snap on inside left panel to snap into neck. Four gray, circular plastic buttons and bound buttonholes. Side seam pockets. Skirt with box pleat at back. Lined in cream net/muslin. Knit fabric cut horizontally. Designer's label at center back neckline: "Chester Weinberg" Retailer's label at left side seam: "Neiman-Marcus" Labels: "Size (1)4"; ILGWU label
Cocktail dress
Cocktail dress of light mint green silk crepe. Short capped sleeves and jewel neckline. Below knee length. Body of dress is cut on the bias with diagonal pin tucks. Lower skirt in side pleats. Center back zipper closure. Lined in light blue polyester; shoulder pads. Designer's label at left underarm seam: Bill Blass Retailer's label at left side seam of lining near hem: Neiman-Marcus Size "6" tag at left side seam near waist.
Cotton shirtwaist
Shirtwaist of fine white cotton with pintucks, embroidery, lace standing collar, back buttons.
Cotton jumper
Jumper of knitted tan cotton yarn. Scoop neck. Empire elastic waist; Ribbon belt woven through waist line. 2 1/2" straps that tie at shoulders. Below-knee length. No label
Chiffon gown
Teagown & slip. A: Teagown of muted green chiffon with white and crystal beading. ; floating panel at back; use with tie at waist. B: Underslip of pale green crepe de chine underslip.
Chiffon dress
Dress of sheer green chiffon; sleeveless; round neckline; knee-length; lace insets at center front and center back; dropped waist seam has two arcs in front and two in back; flared skirt with lace arcs.
Cocktail dress
Black lace and taffeta cocktail dress. A: Dress B: Slip
Wedding dress
Wedding dress, worn with wedding hat (catalogued separately) A) Bird Cage wedding dress of white habutai silk, round neckline, unstructured silhouette, three-quarter length sleeves, center front closure with two oversized mother of pearl buttons, back with hand painted motif of bird cage front back neckline to walking-length hemline depicting two birds in elongated cage with an open door hanging from curved wire, unlined. Painting designed by Rodolfo Contreras, coat dress designed and made by Nicola Contreras. b) Slip dress of light blue-green silk charmeuse. Designed and made by Nicola Contreras.
Evening dress
Evening gown of black chiffon and crystals. Full-length; strapless with padded velvet band around bodice, slightly shaped. Over bust area is a wide band of applied tiny crystals in a scrolling/foliate pattern. Center back zipper on lining, snaps on outer dress and hook & eyes on velvet band. Inner silk sheath lining, boning in bust with internal petersham. Designer's (?) label at inside back: “Trixi Becker / Boutique Wieni.” Care label with pictograms.
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