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Calotte Hat
Calotte style hat of stiffened black woven fabric. One black velvet bow in the back and alternating black woven and black velvet "half bows" around edge of crown. Black veil in front. Retailer's label on inside crown: "The Fair / Fort Worth"
Calotte Hat
Calotte style hat of black velvet with black pleated satin coil wrapping around brim of hat. Two vertical bands of rhinestones embellish left and right front of hat. Retailer's label on inside headband: "The Fair / Fort Worth"
Calotte Hat
Calotte style hat of light brown satin. Brim is trimmed in brown and yellow velvet strawberry clusters with green and brown velvet leaves. Lined in rose colored brocade of floral design. Inner headband of pink grosgrain ribbon trimmed with cinnamon colored lace embellished with pink embroidered flower with rhinestone center at front. Maker's label on inside headband: "Paris / Chapeaux / Chicago"
Calotte Hat
Calotte style hat of black velour covered with black beads and sequins. Crown in a sculpted, swirled pattern. Black mesh veil. Retailer's label on inside hatband: "Neiman-Marcus"
Calotte Hat
Calotte style hat covered in dark green/black feathers, overlaid with floral appliques of black beading. Lined in black satin, edged with a thin band of dark jersey material and with an inner hatband of black grosgrain ribbon. Designer's label inside: "Lilly / Daché / Paris New York". Label is large, extending almost from edge to edge across inside of crown.
Calotte Hat
Calotte style hat made of brown net covered with green silk leaves and violet rose buds. Designer's label on inside hatband: "Made in France / Christian Dior / Paris"
Calotte Hat
Calotte style hat of navy blue straw. Straw is patterned to look like flattened bow ends; brimless. Designer's label: "Hattie Carnegie"
Calotte Hat
Hatlet of black fabric.
Calotte Hat
Calotte style hat of black velvet with two temple clips. Wire cored passementerie edge. Black lace and thread balls as trim. Lined in multicolored striped fabric with pink grosgrain and gold ric-rac on inside headband. Retailer's label: "Neiman-Marcus"
Calotte Hat
Calotte hat of black net and black velvet. Small black velvet bows as trim around headband and on netting over open crown.
Calotte Hat
Calotte style hat of black velvet. Small, quilted brim folds up in front and back. One, long tie string of same drapes across front brim and down sides. Black grosgrain ribbon inside hatband. Lined in black fabric. Manufacturer's label on inside hatband: "Betmar / Adj." Retailer's label on inside hatband: "Lord & Taylor / young new yorkers' / hat shop / Fifth Avenue"
Calotte with bow
Calotte style hat of ivory buckram-like fabric. The low, domed crown is made of a base of stiffened woven straw. Hanging below edge of crown on the left is a large bow of matching fabric with a covered wire support. Lined in ivory organza; headband of ivory grosgrain ribbon. Retailer's label: "Neiman-Marcus"
Canvas coat
Coat of tan, plain weave cotton canvas. Short length, partial roll 2-piece collar of sheep fur, center front closure with 4 brass-tone key-in-slot closures, full length raglan sleeves with slits bound in tan leather, closed with 1 key-in-slot closure. Angled welt pockets on right and left side of of front at waist level, bound in tan leather, center front opening and hem also bound in tan leather. Fully lined in (artificial?) fur.
Canvas skirt
Skirt of green duck canvas. Two black leather welt pockets on front; gold zipper pulls. Center front snaps of antique brass with black/gray cat's eye glass.
Cap
Cap of dark navy blue velvet. Designed with a domed crown which slopes out to front to form a visor/brim, and extends down slightly further in back than front. Lined in dark blue satin, and with an inner hatband of dark blue velvet. Retailer's stamp on hatband, partly illegible: "Neiman Marcus Co. / New York Dallas " Size label: "ADJ."
Cap
Cap of black velvet and feathers. Styled somewhat as a "newsboy cap", or a pillbox with a brim, the cylindrical black velvet crown bulges slightly at sides. At front, extending slightly to sides, is black visor of same velvet, angled downwards, edged with black grosgrain ribbon. The visor is covered with fan sprays of multicolored small feathers in browns, tans, and creams, with black edging. Centered with a black grosgrain ribbon bow. Crown is lined in multicolored brocade fabric with scrolling foliate and floral forms. Inner black grosgrain ribbon hatband. Designer's label at inside hatband: "Christine / Original" Received in a period hatbox labeled "Levy's".
Cape
Cape/swing coat of faux leopard print piled wool. "Swing Back" tent-style A-line coat has two slit pockets at left and right front. Openings for arms at sides with lapel at top. Round collar. Three large black carved buttons at center front. Knee-length. Lined in brown satin. Retailer's label: "Gimbels"
Cape
Cape of pink mohair. Street length, with rolled collar and notched lapels. Center front opening with no closure. Two inner patch pockets. Unlined. Designer's label at inside left shoulder seam: "Balenciaga / 10, Avenue George V. Paris"
Cape
Day cape of brown fuzzy wool. Single button closure at collar with circular brown plastic button. No arm slits. Lined in dark olive silk with two patch pockets of same silk at left and right interior. Designer's label: "Balenciaga / 10, Avenue George V. Paris"
Cape Coat
Cape coat of heavy rust mohair.
Cape Dress
Dress of heavy beige wool tweed in the form of a modified cape. A) Dress inspired by Norell's capes. Mid-length, with rounded, jewel neckline. Slit openings for arms. Two large patch pockets at front. Center back closure with 5 large circular self-covered buttons, bound buttonholes, and two hidden snaps at collar. Opening stops 14" from lower hem. Lined with beige silk crepe. B) Slip of beige silk crepe. Mid-length. Wide shoulder straps with square neckline. Center back zipper closure with hook & eye. Combined designer's/retailer's label sewn inside at back near hem, above split: "Neiman-Marcus Dallas / Traina-Norell".
Cardigan
Cardigan sweater of light brown cashmere trimmed with a double row of white seed beads around the neckline and at the opening. Short sleeves; neckline trimmed with white seed bead flowers having rhinestone centers. Hook & eye closure at neckline. Retailer label: Neiman-Marcus
Cartwheel Hat
Natural straw cartwheel or picture hat. The wide, slightly floppy, brim slopes up to the low circular domed crown. Around the crown is a black silk scarf attached in three places with black bows, with trailing section off of the back of the brim.
Chamois gloves
Pair of gloves of off-white chamois; 3" above wrist; running stitch with leather above wrist; ends in bow. Length: 25cm; Width 10cm
Chiffon dress
A) Cocktail dress of avocado green silk chiffon. Knee-length. Bodice has wide V-neckline and closure of three rows of double satin covered buttons with bound buttonholes, reinforced at neckline with a snap and at the waist with three hook & eyes. Silk satin pipe trim along bodice and center front closure. Short sleeves with 2" webbed satin cuffs and underarm gussets. Three-layered silk chiffon skirt is gathered at natural waist creating a full silhouette and is lined in matching taffeta. Skirt has center front zippered opening from waist. Bodice lined in mousseline de soie with green grosgrain ribbon petersham and hook & eye. Designer's label sewn inside skirt on petersham: "Galanos" B) Belt for dress of webbed matching satin; 2-1/2" wide. Buttons onto waist at center-front with double buttons and closes at center back with three hook & eyes.
Chiffon dress
Cocktail dress of black chiffon constructed of vertical doubled chiffon ruffles. Below knee length; slim silhouette. Sleeveless with narrow shoulders; high round neckline. Center back zipper closure. Lined in black silk. No labels.
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
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
Child's booties
Pair of white booties/socks for infant/child. Embroidered with pink flowers, yellow bud, and two different shades of green stems and leaves.
Child's coat
Girl's coat of black velveteen. A-line with sailor collar; off-white linen dickey at neckline with snap closure at right. Short set-in sleeves. Center front opening of five black plastic faceted buttons and snap. Two patch pockets; collar and pockets trimmed with two rows of thin white braid. Fully lined in black cotton.
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"
Child's dress
Girl's/toddler's float dress of blue nylon seersucker with printed pattern of tiny pink, blue, yellow, purple and green squares. Short puffed sleeves have white ruffled lace edging. White peter pan collar of organdy has white ruffled lace edging. Dress has front yoke with smocked detail below yoke in green, blue, pink, blue and then yellow. 2" wide hem (hand hemmed). Back gathers below yoke. Closure of two white buttons at back yoke. Label: "Lilliputian Bazaar / Trade Mark / Best & Co." Tag: "Yolande"
Child's dress
Little girl's dress of alternating pink linen and sheer organdy fabric in scallop design. Round neckline; sleeveless. Bodice has four round plastic buttons down center back. Skirt is gathered at natural waist; piping detail in pink linen at front waist seam. Pink linen sash attaches at side seams and ties in back. Fully lined in sheer organdy fabric.
Child's dress
Child's dress of white lightweight cotton organdy. Knee length; short puffed sleeves with ruffled lace edging. High round neck with ruffled lace edging. Skirt gathers at natural waist; belt of red velvet across front has large one inch buttons at either end that button onto white organdy belt pieces that tie in the back. Center back buttons down to waist with four buttons. Full skirt has four inch wide hem with built in organdy crinoline. Apron attached at waistline in front has ruffled lace trim and lace ribbon sewn across the middle; below this lace the bottom of apron has embroidered flowers (white daisies with yellow centers, red flowers with yellow centers, blue flowers, multiple shades of green leaves and stems). Matching embroidery on bodice from waist to yoke; yoke seam is covered by lace ribbon. Combined designer/retailer label at back neckline: "Made Expressly for / Neiman-Marcus / by Helen Lee"
Child's dress
Dress of blue organdy with white stripes. Rectangular sailor style collar with point at center front extends over sleeveless dress. Full, gathered skirt attaches at waistline to fitted bodice. Two small front patch pockets. Center back opening of three mother-of-pearl buttons. Belt loops at sides; belt missing. Unlined. Maker's label at back neckline: "Size 3 5858 / Honeysuckle / Deluxe Fashions / An Exclusive Design / Sears, Roebuck and Co."
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"
Child's dress
Child's sundress of horizontally striped blue, brown, and white cotton de-lusted satin. Rounded neckline, higher in front than back; sleeveless. Neckline and armholes piped in matching blue fabric. Left side closure with five buttons. Full skirt, gathered at waistline with blue piping. Tie belt of same fabric attached at sides and ties in back. Upper bodice lined in cream colored muslin.
Child's dress
Child's dress of blue cotton slipper satin with striped skirt. A) Dress. Bodice with rounded neckline and peter pan collar, short sleeves, "cropped" horizontal band with four large circular mother-of-pearl buttons. From this band down, skirt is of vertical blue and white stripes. Unlined. Manufacturer's label inside at neck: "Youngland". Paper label affixed to manufacturer's label noting Skillman show, etc. B) Belt. Narrow belt with matching blue fabric on exterior, pale lilac fabric on interior. Blue fabric covered buckle. Stamped on back :"Wiss" and instructions.
Child's dress
A) Child's dress of blue cotton slipper satin with striped skirt. Bodice with rounded neckline, almost sleeveless with turned-back "cuffs". Blue band waistband into which vertically striped blue and white is gathered. Center-back opening with four circular buttons. Waistband ties at back. Maker's label inside collar: "Youngland" b) Matching cap of solid blue, "baby bonnet" style with long ties for under chin. Lined in white organdy. No labels in cap.
Child's shirt
Child's shirt designed as a multi-colored printed kimono of Japanese temples and landscapes.
"La Cigale" late day dress
Cocktail ensemble of silver (pale lavender?) heavy faille moire consisting of: A) Cocktail dress. 3/4 length. Sleeveless with thin straps. Shallow V-neck. Natural waist with a bias cut, 1-1/4" set-in waistband between skirt and bodice trimmed with a center, non-functioning gray plastic button. Fitted bust with gores at bust and under-arm. Inverted pleats at front and back center. Center back zipper closure with hook & eye closure at base of bodice. Cream satin lining in bust which descends to become sheath inside skirt. Skirt lined with net. Designer's label at inside center bust: "Made in France / Autumne-Hiver 1952 / Christian Dior / Paris" Stamped "20445" on label. Handwritten label behind designer's label: "250516" B) Matching bolero jacket. Cropped to waist, long sleeves. No collar. Slight V at top of neckline, with deeper "inset" V at bottom. Center front opening with 3 circular gray buttons at base of jacket. Lined in cream silk matching lining of dress. Designer's label at center back neckline: "Made in France / Autumne-Hiver 1952 / Christian Dior / Paris" Stamped "20446" on label. Handwritten label behind designer's label: "250517"
Circle skirt
Gold metallic circle skirt, full-length, unlined.
Cloche
Cloche hat of navy blue felt. The hat is designed with a domed crown, and a "brim" of three horizontally pleated bands of the same felt extending upwards along the crown at front and sides.
Cloche
Cloche hat of tan milan straw. The high crown is slightly dished, and narrows to brim, with wide band of tan/very pale green grosgrain ribbon at base with large "bow" at side. The straw brim is down-turned. The crown has an inner brown grosgrain ribbon hatband. Designer's label sewn to inner hatband: "Roger Heim / Made in France Paris", and retailer's ribbon sewn just above designer's label: "Made in France for / Neiman-Marcus".
Cloche
Cloche hat of fine light brown/tan straw. The domed crown of straw has a looped segment of woven straw "ribbon" attached at side, with trailing ends. The irregular brim, woven in one piece with crown, has an asymmetrical crease at side. The hat is unlined, with an inner hatband of off-white grosgrain ribbon. Designer's label sewn to inner hatband: "John Frederics 'Charmer'".
Cloche hat
Black fur felt cloche-style hat with black satin trim at edge. Rhinestone broache as trim.
Cloche Hat
Cloche-style hat of blue/gray feathers. The crown of the hat is made of dark blue mesh overlaid with a mosaic of blue/gray feathers. Brimless, the lower edge of the crown arcs upwards at front and slightly in back. The hat is lined in the mesh, and has an inner hatband at the lower inside edge of the crown. Designer's label sewn to inner hatband: "Made In / France", "Christian Dior / Paris"
Cloche Hat
Cloche style hat of rust colored fur felt. Black velvet trim with self-covered button on left side of crown. Lower edge of inside crown trimmed with black velvet. Unlined with black grosgrain headband. Retailer's label on inside hatband: "The Halle Bros. Co." Inside crown stamped: "Musketeer / Imported Body / Made in Austria" Size tag on inside hatband: "22"
Cloche Hat
Modified cloche hat of dark blue velour. The oval body of the cloche is designed to be worn cross-wise on head, with one side dipping lower than the other. The sides are decorated with star motifs in dark blue sequins, beads and velvet circlets. Unlined, with inner hatband of black grosgrain ribbon and edged with a dark purple(?) band. Designer's and Retailer's combined label: "Hattie Carnegie / Inc / Original / Expressly for / Neiman-Marcus" Stamp on inside crown illegible.
Cloche hat
Cloche-style hat of off-white fur felt with black and white checkered fur at brim and bow.
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