Sandals of light brown leather constructed of narrow straps creating a circle at the top of the foot, slingback style, insole trimmed in white leather, very low heel. Markings: "Romanza's"
Spike heel pump of black embossed alligator, pointed toe box, round vamp, short spike heel. Measurements: L: 24.5 cm W: 7.5 cm H: 13 cm Heel: 7.3 cm, ( 2 15/16) Markings: L-"Neiman-Marcus" R- "design by / Evins"
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."
Cocktail dress of red silk. Sleeveless; knee length. Wide scooped neckline with horizontal folds at bust. High waistline is piped. Skirt is slightly A-lined with wrap around on the right which forms folds at the right waistline. Center back zipper with hook & eye. Lined in red silk faille. Designer's label at center back to left of zipper: "Ceil Chapman"
Design for day dress. Color sketch illustrates the front view of a sheath style dress with inserted side panels on bodice and skirt. Sleeveless with alternate cap sleeve shown in blue on right. Bateau neckline; knee length.
Cocktail or late-day dress of silk with multi-colored floral print on white ground. A) Dress. Street length, just-below-knee. Sleeveless. Squared neckline. Seamed bodice. Natural waist. Skirt gathered slightly at seam just below waist, particularly at hips. Center back zipper closure with hook-and-eye at neckline. Bow applied at base of spine. Lined in white silk. Retailer's label: "Saks Fifth Avenue" B) Under-skirt of same material. Short underskirt, knee-length or shorter, slightly A-line, with white grosgrain band at waistline and zipper closure with single hook-and-eye at waistband. Attached to each side at exterior of waistband are flounces of cream taffeta(?), gathered at waistband, creating an emphasis at the hipline. Designer's label: "Sophie / of Saks Fifth Avenue"
Day dress of navy and white dotted Swiss in modified shirtwaist style. Neckline and center front opening trimmed in navy blue lace ruffles. Capped, gusset sleeves; pleated ,below knee length skirt. Center front zipper closure. Bodice lined in white organdy with white organdy underskirt. Retailer label: Neiman-Marcus
A) Day dress of oatmeal colored slubbed silk with black polka dots. Dropped waist gathers at hip line; below knee length. Center front opening of six self-covered buttons with bound buttonholes supplemented with snaps and hook & eyes at waist. Short batwing sleeves. Bodice lined in oatmeal colored silk crepe. Skirt supported with netting and lined in cream colored organza. Designer's label at left inside seam: "Galanos" Retailer's label at right inside seam: "Neiman-Marcus" b) Two-piece self-covered belt. Longer piece has self covered rectangular buckles at each end and smaller piece has 3 punch holes at each end. Belts at natural waist in large gap between buttons. Leather backing in natural color. Back stamped: "Galanos"
Evening/dinner dress of black silk crepe. Jewel neckline; short sleeves with top vent and closure of two black buttons and bound buttonholes. Underarm inserted panel extends to waist; side closure of three black buttons and bound buttonholes. Full length skirt with front wrap panel and trimmed with rolled bow/fabric gathering at hip. Skirt wrap and hem bound in black satin. Flap pocket bound in satin at front left hip under skirt wrap with closure of two matching buttons and bound buttonholes. Center back closure of buttons and bound buttonholes supplemented with snap and hook & eyes on bodice and zipper below waist. Lined in black synthetic organdy. Designer label: Galanos Retailer label: Neiman-Marcus
Cocktail/dinner dress in shirtwaist inspired style of black taffeta. Fitted bodice has notched collar, princess seaming, 3/4 length sleeves, and button closure with bound buttonholes. Knife pleated skirt has front panel detailing at hips trimmed with two non-functioning buttons and bound buttonholes on each side. Panel opens at center front to reveal two functioning buttons and bound buttonholes on L-shaped placket. Unlined. Designer label: Galanos / Originals / Beverly Hills Retailer label: Neiman-Marcus
Impressionist dress of green, purple, blue print rayon; scoop neckline; sleeveless; horizontal tucks across bodice; straight knee-length skirt has tucks into waistline and box pleats on back; CB zipper. Two labels: Ceil Chapman label inside, back, near waist, and Neiman-Marcus store label back, at neck, near zipper.
Cocktail dress of black rayon crepe. Sleeveless with blouson style over blouse. Street length skirt gathers into waist; bateau neckline. Hook & eye closure at left shoulder and left side zipper. Unlined. Designer label: Ben Reig / New York Union label. B) Contour belt. Self-covered; square buckle.
Cocktail dress of red chiffon. Knee length; long dolman sleeves. Sheer bodice with ruched waist band. Attached under slip of matching red chiffon over red silk. Center back zipper closure. Designer Label: Howard Greer / Bruce MacIntosh Retailer Label: Marie Leavell
Cocktail dress of black jacquard silk in foliage pattern with white cherries. Low V-neck; 3/4 length dolman sleeves with underarm gussets. Crushed cummerbund style waist. Inverted pleat in full skirt at center front. Center back zipper closure. Inner boned bodice of black taffeta; bodice of dress lined in black organza with black grosgrain ribbon petersham. Skirt supported with black non-woven fiber fabric. Designer's label at side seam of inner boned bodice: "Yaga - New York"
Gloves of black suede. 3/4 length (mid-forearm); trimmed in gold sequins stitched on in elongated Z pattern, from fingers to the end. Designer Stamp: Exclusive with Neiman-Marcus Co. (blue ink) Misc. Stamp (Interior): 53 (yellow ink) Size Stamp: 6 1/4 (blue ink) Manufacturer Stamp: Handmade (blue ink) Misc. Stamp (Interior): 6 1/4 (yellow ink) Remnants of an adhesive paper label interior left glove near the Retailer Stamp.
Gloves of black cotton with two curving black leather motifs. Ends are flared out. 8cm past wrist; 28cm in length Label: Made in / U.S.A. 2 / Hansen / 6 1/2
A) Dress of deep blue and orange silk with multi-colored embroidered flowers and squares. Full-length deep blue silk dress with rounded neckline which is edged in gold and with band of square embroidered blocks of color, red, green, blue, white, extending down front in "keyhole". Square "bib" on front and back of orange silk, with border of embroidered flowers of red, blue, and white, and leaves of yellow, with gold embroidered vines and outlining. 3/4 or longer sleeves, with orange panels on upper arms to elbows, with embroidery matching bib. Cuffs with embroidered squares matching neckline. Dress has added gores at sides of orange silk which create a slight A-line. Lower part of dress embroidered with: tall vertical obelisk forms in gold with squares of red, blue, white, green, and "foliate forms" embroidery; Tall bands of large embroidered flower heads and leaves matching bib, but enlarged; Flowers and vines in red, white, yellow, green, blue, etc. Back of dress with same decoration as front, bib is shorter. Vertical closure at neckline, with single hook-and-loop at neckline. Unlined. Sewn-in shoulder pads covered with matching orange silk. b ) Headpiece c ) Necklace - bronze alloy with carnelian stones - Tubular with pendants d ) Necklace - bronze alloy with carnelian stones - Rectangular plaque with pendants
Ensemble: a) Jacket of black synthetic knit with acetate ribbon woven in horizontal stripes throughout; roll-over collar; boxy silhouette; open front; ¾ length sleeves; lined in black silk. Label "Handmade by Louise Roos" b) Skirt of self fabric with elastic waist; straight with slight flare; knee-length; lined in black silk. c) Top of self fabric without lining; round neckline with button at each shoulder creating a boat neckline when buttons are unfastened; boxy silhouette with short sleeves; bow and belt of acetate ribbon woven in at hip level. d) Belt of stiff material covered in self knit; embellished with 6 acetate ribbon covered rings; backed with grosgrain ribbon; double hook and eye closure.
Advance pattern 5371 to make a house rope with wrap construction, pockets, and varied lengths, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Advance pattern 5504 to make a blouse with pointed collar and front button closure, weskit with front button closure and fitted silhouette, and skirt with waistband and draped hips, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
McCall's pattern 8339 to make a nightgown with gathered yoke, front button opening, short or long set-in sleeves, and short or long length, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Simplicity Designer Pattern 8258 to make a beach coat with patch pockets and two-piece bathing suit with halter tie and high waisted shorts, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Simplicity Designer's Pattern 8262 to make a one-piece dress with kimono sleeves, v-neckline, contrasting front yoke, and flared skirt with box pleat, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Simplicity pattern 3200 to make a skirt and blouse with pointed collar, front button closure, pointed waistband, and pleats, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Simplicity pattern 3266 to make a one-piece dress with kimono sleeves and concealed pockets, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Simplicity pattern 3352 to make a slip with princes seams and various style elements, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Simplicity pattern 4040 for embroidery transfers of the letter "o" including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Simplicity pattern 4040 for embroidery transfers of the letter "c" including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Vogue Paris Original Model 1101 pattern to make a dress with draped collar and bodice gathered into self belt, long dolman sleeves, and pockets at skirt hips, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Vogue pattern 6984 to make a tuck-in blouse with yoke, optional collar, and long or short sleeves, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Envelope for a Vogue pattern to make a misses' one-piece dress with shaped button closure, short or long sleeves, and detachable collar and cuffs, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Handbag of black buckram/linen-like material. Single handle of heavy metallic gold chain passes through grommets on the envelope type flap and is connected to the back frame. Frame of inverted black leather with flip clip closure. Inner pocket on front face covered by flap with gold tone accent and hidden snap closure. Inner section lined in black leather with zipper pocket lined in black moire silk with two slip pockets on back face and one slip pocket with item holder on front face. Front face section lined in black leather. Includes change purse of black leather with gold frame and ball twist closure; measures 5" x 3". Includes mirror in brown plastic backing; measures 3 1/4" x 2 3/4". Designer's stamp: Martin Van Schaak / New York Measurements: Width: 9 1/4" Height: 6 1/4" without handle Height: 13 1/2" with handle Depth: 2 1/2"
Evening clutch of taupe satin. Zipper closure with rhinestone-studded silver metal teardrop-shaped pull fob. Lining of ivory faille; one inner slit pocket lined in black faille. Maker's stamp: Lewis Measurements: 26cm L, 17cm H, 3.5cm W
Red satin evening gown. Full-length, strapless, with a cartridge pleated "swag" running from upper back left to lower back right creating asymmetrical drape. Inner boning, center back zipper.
Evening handbag of black velvet. Looped handle of black velvet with center knot. Gold rectangular frame trimmed in rhinestones across top with front flap; flip closure of metallic gold with rhinestone tab. Lining of black satin with three pockets. Designers stamp: Bag by ... Josef Width: 7" Height: 7 1/4", without handle Height: 13 1/2", with handle Depth: 1 1/2"
Evening purse of gold, pewter and silver metallic microbeads in Rococo-inspired frame motif. Scalloped hinged closure; corded, beaded handle attaches to gold-tone rectangular frame. Lined in peach satin with two sidewall slip pockets piped in gold. Labe: Hand Made in France
Evening purse of white micro beading. Single handle of matching beading. Frame of metallic gold heavily trimmed with rhinestones, pearl beads, and clear beads. Flip closure matches frame trim. Lined in white satin with one slip pocket. Designer's label: Made in France / by hand / WALBORG Measurements: Width:9 1/8" Height: 6" without handle Height: 13" with handle Depth: 1/4"
Evening purse of emerald green satin with tight gathers along uppermost edge. Arched frame of metallic gold with oval emerald-colored jewels and flip clip jeweled closure. Single handle of matching satin. Lined in yellow satin with slip pocket on front wall and lipstick holder and slip pocket on back wall. Includes hair comb of translucent plastic; measures 3 3/4" x 1". Designer's label: Exclusive Handbags / by / Ed B. Robinson Measurements: Width: 8 1/2" Height: 5" without handle Height: 10 1/2" with handle Depth: 1 1/8"
Folding-style fan with molded plastic sticks and guards and printed paper leaf. "U" shaped bail ring at bottom. Leaf is printed on one side: "Neiman Marcus - Fashion Exposition / Sept 1950 / Dallas _ Texas".
Calotte of brown felt. Low domed crown of the hat has V-shaped cutout at center back and is encircled by a wreath of artificial velvet roses and brown ostrich feathers; overlaid with brown net veiling. Unlined; headband of brown grosgrain ribbon; black cord to help secure hat to wearer's head. Designer's label: Suzy Lee / Made in / California
Toque inspired hat of green wool felt with high, slightly domed crown and rolled brim. Hatband of copper ribbon with front of brim trimmed in green and black feathers with bow of matching green felt. Entire hat is covered in a green veil. Unlined; green grosgrain ribbon headband. Stamped in crown: 100% Wool / Galmour Felts / Terry Sales Corp. N.Y.
Hat of beige fur felt. The shaped crown is somewhat rounded, with a peak at front and a deep fold running from the peak towards the back right of the crown. At back, the crown is cut to form an inverted "sweetheart" line, while at front it curves forward and up slightly to form a small brim/visor effect. At top of crown behind the peak is a hatpin with a feather spray of brown and white feathers. Unlined; dark brown grosgrain ribbon headband. Designer's label: J. Suzanne Talbot / 8 Avenue Matignon Origin label: Made in France
Hat of red felt in modified fedora style. Asymmetric downturned brim; crown sewn down into tuck on right side; circular topstitching around top of crown. Hatband of red grosgrain ribbon and bow at back as trim. Edge of brim turned under and topstitched. Headband of red grosgrain ribbon; unlined. Label on headband: Made in Switzerland
Rabari Tribe Festival Attire: A) Kanchali (Jacket/Vest/Top): Backless top with short sleeves and "V" neckline in front. Front and side panels covered with embroidery, primarily geometric designs, in rusts, orange, white, blue, yellow, green, and white. Three ties in back, at neck, upper, and middle back. Partly lined in red fabric. No labels or tags in top. B) Ghaghro (Skirt): Full-length skirt of heavy red fabric. Drawstring waist. Waistband with horizontal bands of: Vertical purple, yellow, and red striped silky fabric; thin band of red fabric; thin band of green fabric; thin band of orange fabric; thin band of black fabric. Body of skirt gathered into the waistband. Two horizontal rows of repeated large embroidered motifs of potted flowers with pairs of birds, interspersed with smaller motifs of flowers. Each design with inset small circular mirrors in embroidered frames. Lower section/hem with wide band of embroidered and appliqued decorations. From top: "wave" line with leaf-shaped forms, horizontal band of hearts laid side-ways with connecting line; Large band with flower heads, fines and leaves, with mirrors at center of each flower; Scroll with alternating leaf forms; Blue wave line, orange line, green line, orange wave line, purple line, orange line, green line, purple line, wide band of dark purple with diamond-stitching; purple line; black line; red line; green line; orange line; purple line; red line. Unlined. No labels or tags in skirt. C) Ohdni (Head scarf/shawl): Large pieced rectangular shawl in red, blue, brown, and black. Ornamented with embroidery, applique, mirrors, and band of coins. Central square set with large and small mirrors in rows, with embroidered borders/frames of red and purple. Set around central square are appliqued "Maltese cross" forms of white and orange fabric set with mirrors. Ends with large red panels repeating the "Maltese cross" forms but without …
Festival ensemble including (a) a below-knee length robe of red woven silk with embroidered ram's horn motif trim, (b) a cylindrical cap headpiece covered with circular silver repousse discs, and surmounted by a sphere with a central "spike" from which hang three bells and three oval plaques on short chains, (c) a pendant of silver and simulated lapis lazuli and carnelian, shaped as a large inverted flat "spade" card suit, and (d) a green cloth necklace edged with black cloth tape and embellished with spaced stamped silver roundels.
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