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"Alarm Clock" knit ensemble

Description: "Alarm Clock ensemble" of sweater and leggings a) "Alarm Clock" sweater of mercerized cotton knit, intarsia motif of yellow background with black and white and blue oversized alarm clock motif and black and white striped surface on back, long raglan sleeves, ribbed collar, loose fit, curved back hem, unlined. b) Leggings of mercerized cotton knit, one leg black and the other black and white check, unlined, full length.
Date: 1985
Creator: Contreras, Rodolfo & Contreras, Nicola

"American Indian" vest

Description: Sweater vest of mercerized cotton intarsia knit with large motif of a satirical or racialized depiction of an American Indian wearing a war bonnet depicted in browns, black, and red on a field of medium blue, round neckline with ribbed knit trim, trim at armscyes, bottom hem with wide band of green ribbed knit, unlined.
Date: 1985
Creator: Contreras, Rodolfo & Contreras, Nicola

Ballgown

Description: Ensemble of red/coral/dark rose satin. The strapless dress has an empire bodice which curves up in front at bust and is lower in back. The full-length A-line skirt is pleated into the waistband with inverted box pleats. The gown has a center back zipper closure with two hook-and-eye closures and two snaps on the placket. The inner construction is complex, with red grosgrain ribbon bust and waist stays with hook-and-eye closures and a boned white horsehair inner bodice which is lined with red … more
Date: 1985/1989
Creator: De la Renta, Oscar

Ballgown

Description: Ballgown of dark, navy blue ribbed satin. Strapless. Center front opening with 14 self-covered buttons, top two nonfunctional, with bound buttonholes. At upper bust, to left and right of center front opening, are attached paired flaps of self fabric giving appearance of patch pockets with flaps. Skirt gathers at natural waist with full skirt. Gored panels to left and right of center back seam of skirt. Inner bodice of black net with boning and black grosgrain ribbon petersham; closes at center … more
Date: 1980/1989
Creator: Christian Dior (Firm)

Bathing ensemble

Description: Bathing Ensemble of black and white lycra A) Blouson top of black and white diagonal striped Lycra; removable straps; elastic around top edge; bottom edge has band of black and white checkered Lycra; partially lined in nude Lycra. B) Brief bottoms of black Lycra; elastic around leg openings; unlined except for crotch. C) Cover up of sheer black and ivory striped triacetate and nylon; hip length; mandarin collar; open down center front with no closure; long sleeves with single button cuff. … more
Date: 1985
Creator: Gottex

Bathing ensemble

Description: A) Bathing caftan of sheer black and ivory striped triacetate and nylon; full length; caftan style; slight gathers at neckline; front slit with self tie at neck. Designer Label: Gottex / Made in Israel Retailer Label: Neiman-Marcus B) Belt of sheer black and ivory striped triacetate and nylon.
Date: 1985
Creator: Gottex

Beaded dress

Description: Evening dress of turquoise blues and shades of pink silk chiffon with beaded bodice. Full-length dress has 3 pink chrysanthemum flowers, one wraps around left side bodice, one at center front hemline, and other at center back hemline of skirt. The pattern of the petals continues beyond the flowers in shades of turquoise blue. Round neckline and hemlines are cut along the petal shapes. Bodice is accented with bugle beads in self-colors throughout. Bracelet length sleeves with covered snap closur… more
Date: 1980
Creator: Mori, Hanae

Belted dress

Description: Evening dress of ice blue and creme crepe. Bodice of ice blue, sleeveless, with wide neck blouson bodice. Snaps down center back to skirt, zipper picks up from waist down several inches. Floor-length attached narrow skirt is blue at top, and cream from just below waist to hem. Attached sash of ice blue crepe, with long ends which trail almost to hem. Attached inner cream lining/slip, thin net at top, heavier material for skirt. Designer's label inside lining/slip on left side near arm: "Galano… more
Date: 1980/1985
Creator: Galanos, James, 1924-2016

Black dress with silk band

Description: Dress of black silk chiffon; sweetheart neckline; spaghetti straps; knee-length; chiffon has 1/8" wide vertical pleating; pleats stitched below waist to 9" above hem; Three 1 inch wide black silk satin bands around waist; long black silk satin ribbon attached and looped at center back waist to look like a bow; center back zipper partly hidden by panel at waist secured with three hook-and-eyes closure; black interior corset with boning and inner grosgrain ribbon at empire waist with hook-and-eye… more
Date: 1986/1988
Creator: Chanel (Firm)

Booties

Description: Shoe boots of black leather styled after western/cowboy boots with scalloped yellow leather toe caps and heel counter. Set-under heels covered in black leather; 2” high. Pointed toes and side gores of black elastic. Label: "Norma Kamali"
Date: 1980/1989
Creator: Kamali, Norma

Bow tie

Description: Bow tie in pre-tied type of heavy cotton faille(?) fabric printed with geometric design in dull dark green, blue, purple, black, white, and dull red. Adjustable strap, with metal hook and loop clasp. Designer's label on strap behind bow: "Memphis / Milano" Measurements: Bow: 4 3/4" wide x 2" high. Strap: 5/8" wide.
Date: 1980/1989
Creator: Memphis

Bubble skirt ensemble

Description: Evening ensemble. a) Short black velvet and pink poly-satin strapless evening dress. Strapless boned bodice of black velvet with pink satin two-tier bubble skirt gathers in the center with wide velvet ribbon bow and pink rose at left side. Hem is banded with black velvet. b) Bolero style jacket of matching velvet with oversized puffed satin sleeves.
Date: 1987
Creator: Costa, Victor

Calico dress

Description: Wedding ensemble of white cotton in print of tiny pink rose buds. A) Bodice has standing pointed collar, button front, princess seams, gigot sleeves trimmed with lace at wrist. B) Skirt has elastic waist, knit yoke, 2 ruffles, hem trimmed with lace.
Date: 1982
Creator: Johnson, Betsey

Cardigan

Description: Man's cardigan sweater of red, blue, black, and green wool/mohair/nylon blend plaid weave. Center front closure of six buttons. Blue band at opening, neck, cuffs, and waist. Two blue ribbed welt pockets at front. Designer's label: Missoni / Uomo / Made in Italy
Date: 1985/1989
Creator: Missoni

Cardigan

Description: Cardigan sweater of black cotton knit bordered in black grosgrain ribbon. Center front closure of three gold buttons in anchor motif. Long sleeves with vented cuffs and three matching buttons. Faux welt pockets at front side hips trimmed with matching gold button. Unlined; shoulder pads. Designer label: Adolfo / New York Retailer label: Neiman-Marcus
Date: 1984/1994
Creator: Adolfo

Chiffon dress

Description: Dress of off-white chiffon printed with purple and red flowers with green leaves. Floor length; scoop neck; 4" ruffle; poufy sleeves, elbow length; 6" ruffle at hem, curves up to waist on right side; snap-on sash with flower; invizible zipper CB. Lined in white organza. Designer's label: "Carolyne Roehm" Size: "6" Origin label Care label.
Date: 1985/1995%
Creator: Roehm, Carolyne

Child's dress

Description: Young girl's dress ensemble. A) Jumper of navy blue polyester/wool blend twill. Square neckline. High yoke. Cherry appliqués at left front with green soutache trim on yoke and above hem tuck. String tie of self at back. Center back zipper closure. Yoke lined in navy polyester/cotton blend. Designer's label at left of zipper: "Florence Eiseman / -4-" Fall style number "63104" on attached paper tag. B) Turtleneck in white jersey knit with cherry appliqué on collar. Long sleeves with rolled cuffs… more
Date: 1986
Creator: Eiseman, Florence

Child's dress

Description: Young girl's dress of white cotton in 20's style. Low waisted blouse bodice has royal blue polka dots, box skirt has royal blue stripes, and 3" royal blue border at dropped waist with a bow on the left. Short puffed sleeves have white grosgrain at shoulders to reinforce the gathers. Round neckline. Center back zipper. Bodice is lined in white cotton; skirt unlined. Style #67186. Designer's label at back to left of zipper: "Florence Eiseman / 8"
Date: 1986/1987
Creator: Eiseman, Florence

Child's dress

Description: Girl's dress of royal blue polyester/cotton poplin. Puffed sleeves. Peter Pan collar of white knit and tiny blue pin dots. Gathers at high yoke. Teddy bear applique of same knit with red balloon at right of center over white soutache braid trim which runs 2"above hem. Center back zipper closure. Designer's label to left of zipper:"Florence Eiseman / -4T-" Care label to left of designer label. Original store tag attached at left underarm.
Date: 1987
Creator: Eiseman, Florence

Child's dress

Description: Little girl's dress of pink and white cord cotton/polyester blend. High gathered yoke has rounded, bound neckline with white Swiss embroidered pleated ruffle and matching rose applique with green leaves. Short puffed sleeves. Pleat at front base of the yoke and around the hemline. Half belt string tie of matching fabric at back. Center back zipper. Unlined. Designer's label at left of zipper: "Florence Eiseman / -T2-"
Date: 1980
Creator: Eiseman, Florence
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