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Dress of light weight black wool crepe in shift style. High round neck; sleeveless. Street length. Center front opening to hem with 8 large round buttons of heavy silk threads. Slight fullness achieved by gathering from shoulder yoke. Unlined except at yoke. Combined designer/retailer label at center back seam near hem: "Neiman-Marcus Dallas / Traina-Norell"
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A) Sheath style dress of navy silk with seam line at natural waist. Slightly gathered at sides of waist and tapering to a narrow skirt. Short kimono sleeve with gusset at underarm. Hem of sleeves are coming undone. Jewel neckline. Button closure at center back with six navy plastic buttons. Unlined. Size 12. B) Three inch wide belt of self fabric with self fabric buckle. Belt sits above waistline. Designer label: "Neiman-Marcus Dallas / Traina Norell".
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Red silk taffeta dress with print of white line/dashes. A) Cocktail dress of red silk taffeta print. The print is of short white lines/dashes, scattered over the entire garment. Short sleeves, collar with rounded "points". Dropped waist, with a wide panel of same fabric with vertical stitching between bodice and skirt. "Tiered" skirt, with a flounce of same material gathered at bottom of dropped waist and continuing to about knee-level. Skirt gathered at dropped waist, under the flounce. Center front opening with 5 small circular self-covered buttons. Zipper at left side from under arm to dropped waist. Unlined. Inner ivory grosgrain belt/petersham with single hook and eye at left side. Seam where flounce joins skirt reinforced on interior with horsehair band. Combined designer's/retailer's label sewn in skirt: "Neiman-Marcus Dallas / Traina-Norell" B) Thin belt of cream leather covered in matching fabric. Rectangular buckle covered in same fabric. No marks on belt.
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Tubular dress of red textured, homespun wool with princess style seams. Tea length. Rounded, jewel neckline. Three-quarter length raglan sleeves with gussets at under arm. Two large patch pockets placed low on hips wrap around side seams. Center front closure with seven red plastic round buttons and bound buttonholes; reinforced at neckline with a snap. Upper portion of dress lined in ivory silk crepe. Retailer label at left inside seam near hem: "Neiman-Marcus"
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Dress of aqua and gold metallic brocade; full-length; overskirt draped to create fullness over hips and ending in a small train in back. No designer's label. Attribution based on original N-M tag sewn into inner skirt.
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Navy blue and white gingham check A) Dress; Short gusset sleeves; blue floral lace and appliques over dress. B) 1 inch wide belt of similar material.
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Cocktail or Evening Dress. The mid-length dress has a pink crepe under-dress/slip which is overlaid with a black net sheath embellished with lavish black bead-work in the forms of rose-heads forming a trellis and fan-shapes in the openings of the trellis. The dress is sleeveless, with a high boat neckline. At natural waist is an attached pink satin belt with bow in front. Center back zipper, with section of hooks-and-eyes at upper part. There are two labels in the dress, the Retailer's label "Neiman-Marcus" sewn inside at waist to right of zipper, and maker's label sewn inside near top of under-dress on left of zipper "Made in British Crown / Colony Hong Kong". With accompanying long rectangular pink chiffon scarf. No labels on scarf.
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Bead and sequin trimmed aqua satin cocktail dress.
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Dress ensemble of black ribbed silk. a) Bolero jacket of black ribbed silk. Waist length, double breasted with 4 circular plastic black buttons and bound buttonholes. Notched lapel; bracelet length sleeves. Lined in black silk. Evidence of label removed. b) Dress of black ribbed silk. Collarless rounded neckline; sleeveless. Straight skirt, elasticized waist. Back zipper closure with small tie belt of same fabric attached at waist. Back of bodice lined in black silk; balance of dress unlined.
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Dress of black wool crepe. Bows at sides. Hook & eye closure curved across back with 3/4 sleeves. Bateau neckline. Unlined.
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Cocktail dress of black silk faille peau de soie. Short sleeves. Vertical rouched gather down center back of skirt with bow of self at top and bottom of gather.
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A) Dress of beige ribbed cotton blend (orig card states wool). Boat neckline. Short sleeves. Simulated front opening with two circular beige buttons. Patch pocket at lower right with simulated flap. Side zipper. Unlined. Retailer's label: "Neiman-Marcus". B) Belt. Wide gray soft leather belt. Single button closure. Fringed ends. Label on back: "Made in France".
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Dress of navy blue silk crepe.
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Olive green taffeta dress, round neckline, short dress, natural waistline, tea length.
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Black knit dress of wool. All black ribbed top and accordion pleated skirt with alternating zig zag horizontal bands of black and ox-blood brown. Completely lined in brown chiffon. Three quarter sleeves, high rounded neck, narrow scalloped collar and cuffs of ox-blood. Belt missing. Size 12 Label: anny blatt / Paris / Made in France
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A) Cocktail dress of pink taffeta with hand smocked detail and pleated bands. Strapless. Bands of smocking and pleating and ruching are arranged horizontally across bodice and full skirt. Inner bust pads. Some boning. Bodice lined in same pink taffeta, skirt with inner lining layer of white net/tulle. No labels, but attached handwritten tag "Hesloy" or "Heslay" B) string belt of self fabric.
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Dress of black wool with leather trim. Standup collar trimmed in snaps. Front leather trimmed opening with 5 self-covered snaps. Detachable front skirt panel topped in black leather trim and secured with 5 self-covered snaps. Bracelet length sleeves trimmed with snaps at cuff. Back zipper. Fully lined in black satin. Handwritten label on inside back seam: "Pierre Balmain Fall 1955"
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Signed design for dress. Color sketch illustrates the full length front view of a dress in yellow with cutout bands and beaded trim. High rounded neckline; below knee length. Bracelet length sleeves with matching beaded cutouts. Matching hat on model's head. Designer's signature at model's feet.
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Design for dress. Outline sketch illustrates a dress with A-line skirt and loop accents across the skirt and shoulders.
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Design for dress. Color sketch illustrates the full length, front view of a light blue sheath style dress. Surplus, wrapped bodice forms V-shaped neckline; sleeveless. Knee length skirt is accented with panel inserted at right hip and draping to left hem; second draped panel below hips.
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Design for dress. Outline sketch illustrates the front view of a dress with right side accent that appears to come over right shoulder, pass through vent in right shoulder, down to waist, and exit at hips to form fan down right side of straight skirt. Loop over left shoulder; short sleeves.
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Design for dress. Color sketch illustrates the full length, front view of a green dress with surplus inspired, wrapped neckline trimmed at triangular closure with lace or embroidery; elbow length sleeves. Straight, knee length wrapped skirt with triangular trim and closure matching the bodice.
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Signed design for dress. Color sketch illustrates brown dress with high standing collar in back forming a narrow V-shape at the center front. Long dolman sleeve with beaded, cutout accents on right sleeve. Street length, straight skirt with right side accent panel. Veiled hat on model's head. Designer's signature at bottom of sketch.
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Design for day dress. Color sketch of sheath style dress. Long dolman sleeves; side insert panels trimmed with accent tabs down sides and at shoulders. Street length.
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Signed design for day dress. Color sketch illustrates a white dress with asymmetric, surplus neckline and pleats at left neckline. Long straight sleeves with orange cuffs. Dropped waist with orange belt. Pleated overskirt with asymmetric hemline over straight skirt in orange. Designer's signature of feet of model.
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Design for dress. Color sketch illustrates the full length front view of a green dress with triangular surplus inspired neckline and button closure; short sleeves. Straight, knee length skirt has squared tab accents at left hip with French cuff style closure.
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Design for dress. Color sketch illustrates the full length, front view of a white, shift style dress. Off the shoulder neckline forms a V-shaped cut out at center front; narrow shoulder straps and elbow length sleeves. Cummerbund style belt closes at center front.
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Design for dress. Color sketch illustrates a white dress with knee length, asymmetric hem. Straight, strapless neckline with drape over left shoulder that passes through the waist and forms accent panel on left side of skirt. Empire waist.
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Design for dress. Outline sketch illustrates a knee length dress with right side cut out wrap and French cuff style[?] closures. Bateau neckline.
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Design for dress. Color sketch illustrates the front view of a dress with double wrap, surplus neckline and button closure. Wrap effect continues down right side of skirt. Elbow length, dolman sleeves with cuffs. Knee length skirt. Designer's signature at hem of skirt.
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Design sketch for day dress. Color sketch in magenta pink. Bateau neckline; elbow length sleeves. Dropped waist with wrap around skirt trimmed with three shirred areas at left side.
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Design for dress. Outline sketch in blue illustrates the full length, front view of a dress with knee length, A-line skirt and pointed, high wrapped neckline with placket border. Dolman, elbow length sleeves with triangular cuffs. Placket detail matching bodice crosses from right hips to left armscye.
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Signed design for dress or skirt ensemble. Color sketch illustrates a blue dress with open-work, beaded(?) bodice and wide, square neckline with cap sleeves. Tightly pleated/ruched bodice and hips. Cummerbund style waist and wide panel below hips are trimmed to match bodice. Tightly gathered or pleated skirt is below knee length. Signature of designer is at lower left hem of dress.
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Signed design for dress. Color sketch illustrates the full length view of a dress with gored, pieced shoulders and standing neckline. Elbow length sleeves in wrapped style. Street length skirt gives wrapped style effect. Hat on model's head. Designer's signature at model's feet.
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Dress of white silk with multicolored bird and foliage print. Squared neckline with double collar. Short set-in sleeves with two reverse tucks at cuff. Mid-calf length. Two layers of reversed tucks below natural waist line. Back interest of three tiers of sculptural pleating simulating a flat bustle; folds are attached on right and close on left with three snaps. Center back zipper with hook & eye. Unlined. With matching belt of same fabric, 1-1/2" wide. Rectangular, self-covered buckle.
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Monastic dress of red and black floral printed cotton.
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Dress of red, pink, green, and orange large floral print organdy; V-neck front; 8 self-fabric buttons down CF; waistline seam; gathered asymmetrical ruffle at bottom of long skirt; half-length sleeves with ruffled hems; pink lining.
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Evening party dress of purple silk printed with black circular motifs.
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Dinner dress of black rayon crepe with interlaced bateau neckline forming a deep U on interlaced back. Below knee length. Sleeveless; standard four dart bodice. Scalloped inserted waistline. Center back zipper closure; unlined. B) Self-covered belt with rectangular buckle; 1/2" wide.
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Dress of pink, grey, and brown pineapple print silk.
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Cocktail dress of red and black satin brocade with underskirt and cummerbund. a) Dress of red and black satin brocade. Bateau neckline with elbow length raglan sleeves with underarm diamond insert. Gathered waist with left side zipper. Cocktail length. Bodice lined in black acetate and skirt is unlined. Facing is hand basted. b) Underskirt. Black silk upper with matching brocade false skirt. Centered back zipper. Narrow waistband. c) Cummerbund of matching red and black satin brocade. Unlined. Gathered center front with boning at center front and center back. Center back closure with hook & eyes.
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Dress, princess style, of gray wool with long sleeves.
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Purple silk print shirt-style dress, convertible collar, center front button placket, long sleeves with button cuffs, natural waistline with fabric tie belt of self.
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Dress of ombré dark green to orange plaid. Below knee length. V-shaped neckline, following the line of the plaid. Short dolman sleeves with underarm gussets. Set-in waistline with contoured under bust and gathered at straight waistline; backed in black cotton. Wide inverted box pleat at center front. Center back zipper at base of V-shaped back. White grosgrain petersham has been cut when dress was altered. Unlined. Designer's label: "Anne Fogarty / Margot Inc." Retailer's label: "Neiman-Marcus"
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Dress of black silk dress with dolman sleeves.
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Dress of light brown silk with pleated front. Sleeveless; squared neckline. Street length. Center back zipper closure. Lined in tan silk; beige grosgrain petersham. Designer label: Teal Traina / New York "Pure Silk" label at collar.
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Dress of pale grey-green, red and blue silk in paisley-like organic print. Square boat neck; cap sleeves; bodice cut on bias. Center front seam; waist darts reach to bust. Waist seam; full circle skirt with release pleats; below knee-length. Center back zipper; lined around hips for structure; grosgrain petersham. Designer label at base of zipper: Trigère / New York Retailer's label: Neiman-Marcus b) Belt of self-fabric with buckle. Leather backing with "Trigere" stamped into leather.
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Halter-style dress of black wool. Below-knee-length, with wide strap running from front up and behind neck. Straight neckline at front, with very low rounded edge at back - almost to mid-back. Center front with draped effect at waist, appearing "pulled" from hips, and with central front drape. 2 large pleats from waist at back. Center back opening with 5 self-covered buttons and bound buttonholes, supplemented with hook & eye at top and two hook & eyes at waist, and with zipper under edge of pleat at right of center back. Inner bodice of black net has boning and closes at center back with hook & eyes. Skirt lined in black silk. Country of Origin Label: "Made in France" located on front neckline at right center. Designer's Label at inside left on construction detail: "Made in France / Automne - Hiver 1952 / Christian Dior / Paris" and stamped "20951". Has handwritten style number tag beneath designer's label (mostly illegible): "50938" Retailer's label at back seam of skirt: "Neiman-Marcus"
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Day dress of medium brown raw silk.
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Day dress of red and black wool twill in shirtwaist style. Below knee length; bracelet length set-in sleeves. Cloverleaf lapel is also rounded at ends of center back seam of collar. Center front opening of 15 circular black buttons with hook & eye at waist; bound buttonholes. Side slit pockets. Unlined; shoulder pads. Designer/retailer label at center back seam near hem: Irene / Exclusively for / Neiman-Marcus / Dallas
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