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Printed leather ensemble

Description: Woman's two piece pantsuit of dark blue suede with metallic print suede (a) Jacket. Dark blue suede with red, yellow, green, and blue printed suede- metallic floral print. Same color suede band trim. Styled with band collar with center front opening- full length metal zipper closure. Modified fitted sleeves taper at wrist. Straight cut with diagonal slash pockets each side front. Straight hemline. Unlined. Labels: “Roberto Cavalli, firenze, Made in Italy, and content/care tags. Length: 28¼ (7… more
Date: 1975/1979
Creator: Cavalli, Roberto, 1940-

Skirt Ensemble

Description: Woman's two piece suit of suede with prints and plain, including dark brown suede partly printed with diagonal stripes of silver, and partlyl with pink and silver paisley inspired floral print; and with golden brown plain suede.
Date: 1975/1980
Creator: Cavalli, Roberto, 1940-

Skirt ensemble

Description: Two-piece skirt ensemble of light brown tone, orange, brown and rust suede printed in floral motif. a) Vest. Straight style; hip length. Ruffled cap sleeves. Patch pocket at front left with ruffled top and floral appliqué . Edges trimmed in narrow strips of applied suede in tan, gold and taupe. Unlined. Designer label: Roberto Cavalli b) Matching skirt. Constructed with rectangular panels around hips and gored panels on slightly flaring skirt. Left side zipper.
Date: 1975/1980
Creator: Cavalli, Roberto, 1940-

Hat

Description: Hat of black fur felt. Wide crown covered with net printed with gold flowers and leaves. Wide black velvet ribbon as hatband with bow as trim. Narrow brim. Stamp on inside crown: "Turin / Genuine Fur Felt / Finest Quality Veld(?) / Made in Italy" Retailer's label on inside hatband: "Sanger's / Dallas" Manufacturer's label to right of retailer's label: "Cedar Crest / Original"
Date: 1946
Creator: Cedar Crest Hats

Embossed leather suit

Description: Skirt suit of embossed brown leather in snakeskin pattern with varying size scale texture running vertically throughout garment. A: Jacket of leather, wide revers collar creating effect of sloped shoulders, set-in bracelet-length sleeves, center front hidden button placket, angled single welt pockets at hips (reminiscent of the Bar Suit), fully lined. Label: Christian Dior Paris, Made in Italy B: Straight or pencil skirt of leather, no waistband, back walking vent, center back zipper with ho… more
Date: 2010/2019
Creator: Christian Dior (Firm)

Print scarf

Description: Scarf of cream silk with printed black line, crest-like frame accented with three cherubs at the top. Centered in the frame are the words "Costa fabrics/ presenta/ i suoi migliori auguri per il/ Nuovo Anno/ Como 1956" ( Costa fabrics presents his best wishes for the new year) in script lettering. Selvedge edges with lingerie hem on ends. Measures 34 1/2'' x 34 1/2''
Date: 1956
Creator: Como Silk Mill

Evening bag

Description: Evening clutch of mint green colored silk with pearl bead trim along front top. Inverted rectangular frame. Pull latch closure with fabric covered lever on back. White satin lining with pocket piped in gold. Designer label: Comolli Measurements: 25cm L, 17cm, H, 4cm W.
Date: 1950/1955
Creator: Comoli

Breton Hat

Description: Breton hat of deep red fur felt. The cylindrical crown is flattened at top, and is encircled at the base by a wide band of horizontally pleated peau de soie silk satin. The wide brim is curved out and up around the crown, and is lined/faced with same fur, while the part of the brim facing the crown is faced with deep red fabric. The crown is unlined, with an inner deep red grosgrain ribbon hatband. Designer's label inside: "Styled by / Coralie" Stamp inside crown of the maker of the felt bo… more
Date: 1955/1959
Creator: Coralie

Tunic

Description: Tunic of gold brocade. Knee-length A-line tunic with open rounded neckline and 3/4-length sleeves. The neckline, cuffs and hem are embellished with applied bands of gold, silver, topaz and rose-colored bugle beads, sequins and rhinestones. Center back zipper closure with four hook-and-eye closures at the neckline.
Date: unknown
Creator: Curiel

Shoes

Description: Pair of women's shoes of black patent leather. Designed with square toes, the vamp has an applied large square of black patent leather crossed vertically by a narrow band of red leather set off-center to right side of wearer. "Kitten" heel 1 1/2" high formed as a silver rectangle with horizontal black band and vertical red band. Designer's label inset int sole: "Davis by Ruthie Davis" Designer's monogram impressed in sole, two facing "D"s Impressed in sole: Outline of hide inscribed "Vero … more
Date: 2009
Creator: Davis, Ruthie

Dess ensemble

Description: Dress ensemble of black and white cotton-silk blend faille with oversized rose or floral pattern created through ikat or warp-dyed thread technique. A) Dress of black cotton-silk blend with white floral or rose ikat pattern, sleeveless, round neckline, natural waist, a-line skirt, center back zipper and hook-and-eye closure, fully lined in black silk. Label: Oscar de la Renta, P14, 10, Made in Italy B) Jacket of white cotton-silk blend with black rose or floral ikat pattern, jewel neckline, c… more
Date: Autumn 2014
Creator: De la Renta, Oscar

Skirt and sweater ensemble

Description: Skirt ensemble A: Sweater of white cashmere/silk blend with yellow appliqué ribbon flowers and sparse yellow sequins creating an implied v-neckline. Jewel neckline, three-quarter length set-in sleeves, notch in neckline at center front with hook and eye closures, unlined. Label: Oscar de la Renta, S13, M, Made in Italy. B: Skirt of yellow wool/silk blend with attached belt. A-line silhouette, midi length, falling at natural waist with wide waistband accented with attached tie belt of self, ang… more
Date: Spring 2013
Creator: De la Renta, Oscar

Canvas pumps

Description: Pair of off-white sling back pumps of canvas with open toe and small platform. Full label: "Palter De Liso Inc. / New York City / Neiman Marcus Co. / Dallas / Fenwyn Trade Mark Reg'd. / Capri Last" L: 21 cm W: 7.5 cm H: 13 cm Heel: 8 cm / 3 1/8 in. Left Shoe: Palter DeLiso / Capri / Last / Palter DeLiso Inc / New York City Right Shoe: Palter DeLiso / Capri / Last / Neiman Marcus Co. Dallas / Fenwyn / Trademark REG'D
Date: 1945/1955
Creator: DeLiso, Palter

Leather shoe

Description: Single pump of brown and white suede. Designed as a sling-back spectator pump, the shoe has a 1/4" high brown leather platform and a rounded open toe. The toe box is of brown suede, and is decorated with scrolling lines of perforations, and has a border of perforations. The rest of the upper is of white suede, with an upper border of perforations, is cut-away a the heel, and has a single strap that goes around back of heel and secures with a and a small buckle. The 3 3/4" high heel is covered i… more
Date: 1945/1955
Creator: DeLiso, Palter

Ensemble - Dress, Belt, and Shoes

Description: Ensemble: A) Dress of wax coated metallic Bordeaux. Strapless, the heavy-weight fabric is stiffened and crinkled with fold accents; top spreads outward along neckline; dress has fitted under-structure with boning; mid-length; fully lined in maroon silk satin; side zip-closures. Designer's label: "Dolce & Gabbana / Made in Italy" Handwritten label: "POR F6A83T/R0226" B,C) 2 corset belts of silver metal with black lace-up closure at back and 2 locks with keys each at front; flat head screw a… more
Date: 2007
Creator: Dolce & Gabbana

Slingback heels

Description: Pair of sling-back pumps of faux fur. Shoes have toe-box of simulated leopard fur made of a felted material, and have narrow platform and pointed closed toe. Rounded throat on vamp piped in brown fabric. Ankle straps of matching faux leopard. Platform trimmed in red silk twill, and shoe with metallic gold insole lining. 3 1/2" boulevard heels covered on sides and back with the faux leopard. Label applied inside both shoes: "Dolce & Gabbana / Made in Italy" Stamped on both soles: "Vero / Cuoio"… more
Date: 1990/1999
Creator: Dolce & Gabbana

Scarf

Description: Scarf of beige silk printed with crest inspired design of an orange-brown lion above two dark green heraldry helmets with plumes. Rolled hem of olive green. Maker's label printed in corner: Echo Measures 27'' x 26''
Date: 1955/1969
Creator: Echo

Hat

Description: Hat of royal blue velveteen felt. Somewhat in the cloche style, the hat consists of a cylindrical crown tapering slightly to the flat top. The sides of the hat are covered in a wide band of same fabric which wraps around hat and secures in a giant square buckle covered in same fabric. Hat is unlined, with black grosgrain inner hatband. Designer's label sewn to inner hatband: "Hazel Eller - Custom Made" Stamped inside crown: "Borsalino / Antica Casa"
Date: 1950/1959
Creator: Eller, Hazel

Dress

Description: Dress of violet paisley silk crepe with black, cream, and teal accents; crepe is gathered at neckline and attached to a brass metal neck adornment with open-front; V-neckline bodice wraps around at front into wide waistband; side-zip closure under left arm; large, loose bracelet-length sleeves are gathered at the wrists into a ½” cuff with a single button closure; knee-length skirt is heavily gathered into waistband and has an attached slip of red crepe. Designer's label: "Etro"
Date: 2007
Creator: Etro

Shoes

Description: Evening pumps of black peau-de-soie silk. Flapped-back tongue with open rhinestone oval-shaped buckle. Square toe. 3" set back heel. a) Right Shoe: Eugenia of Florence / Expressly for / Lou Latimore / Hand made in Italy b) Left Shoe: Made in Italy / Expressly For / Lou Latimore / Hand made in Italy
Date: 1970
Creator: Eugenia of Florence

Gold-toe pumps

Description: Spike heel pump of black suede with gold toe. Measurements: L: 24.5 cm W: 7.5 cm H: 14.5 cm Heel: 7.5, (3 in.) Markings: L- "Made in Italy / Expressly for / Neiman Marcus" R- "Custom made in / por Italian / workshop / design by Evins"
Date: 1957
Creator: Evins, David
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