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Dress
Sweater dress of black wool/rayon blend knit with right shoulder and sleeve in red with black bar details. Street length; long sleeves with ribbed cuffs; collarless neckline. Elastic waist. Center back zipper closure; unlined. Designer label: Adolfo / New York
Hat
Hat of dark brown velvet. Somewhat styled as a "slouch hat", the slightly conical crown is flattened at top, and is embellished with concentric bands of top-stitching. Crown is encircled at base by a narrow band of taupe grosgrain ribbon, and has an ornament on right side consisting of a vertical 14" pheasant feather and various other brown and white feathers at base forming a "pouf". The wide brim is slightly wavy, turns down to edge, and is similarly embellished with concentric bands of top-stitching. The crown is lined in a steel gray satin, and has a steel gray grosgrain ribbon inner hatband. Designer's label: "Adolfo / New York Paris"
Square pumps
Pumps of beige snakeskin, square toe and vamp, square chunky heel. Designer label: "Adolfo / Couture / Made in Italy" Measurements: Length: 25 cm Width: 8.5cm Height: 12cm Heel: 5.5cm (2 1/4") high on axis w/cap
Wool cap
Cap of ocher/dark yellow wool. Designed somewhat as a "watch cap", the hat has a high domed crown, which folds up at bottom to extends back upwards almost the entire height of the crown. Spaced top-stitching along upper edge. Unlined. Designer's label: "Adolfo II / New York Paris" Measurements: Side to Side: 22 cm Front to Back: 21 cm Height: 17 cm
Dress
Maxi dress of ivory jersey knit. Long sleeves with zippered wrists. Scooped neckline. Bodice is accented with orange and red geometric insets at neckline and waist. Side slit pockets. Center back zipper. Lined in ivory polyester. Designer's label at base of zipper: "Ronald Amey / New York" Cleaning instructions tag with designer label.
Dress
Dress of orange wool jersey knit. Knee-length or slightly above. Slight standing collar. Long sleeves. Yoke and collar with white panel lined in pale aqua band. Similar patches on sleeves at cuffs, with two gilt metal chased domed buttons. Attached belt matching the patches on sleeves closes in back with two matching buttons;3-1/2" wide. Center back zipper closure with hook-and-eyes at neck. Lined in orange. Designer's label: "Ronald Amey / New York"
Dress
Dress with bodice of dress is made of chiffon with printed pattern of pink, red, green, blue, and purple swirls and bands and stylized foliage, woven with gold metallic threads forming paisley designs throughout bodice. Slight standing ring collar. The collar, waistband, cuffs, and bands running from collar along shoulders and down to cuffs are all trimmed with wide bands of gold braid/cording. The knee-length skirt is of red velour printed with large floral pattern in pink, purple, yellow, and dark maroon/brown. Reverse box pleat at center front, and zipper closure along back of garment, with three large gilt filigree buttons at collar. Cuffs also have 3 gilt buttons on each, with hidden snap closure. Dress is lined in pink fabric. Designer's label sewn inside bodice: "Ronald Amey / New York".
Dress ensemble
Ensemble of black damask polyester in chevron design and black lace. A) Dress. Long butterfly sleeves edged at scalloped cuffs with wide band of black lace. Standing collar covered in black lace. Midi length; A-lined skirt. Double welt pockets at sides. Center back zipper closure. Lined in black. Designer's label: Ronald Amey / New York Care label. B) Vest. Sleeveless; pointed collar. Double breasted with two vertical rows of black circular black faceted buttons and bound buttonholes. Two flap pockets; unopened. Lined in black. Designer's label: Ronald Amey / New York Care label. C) Attached belt of same damask. Closes in back with two buttons and loops supplemented with covered snaps; 2 1/4" wide.
Knit dress
Tan/brown knit dress with belt "Ronald Amey / New York"
Ornate dress
Dress. Bodice of dress is made of chiffon with printed pattern of pink, red, green, blue, and purple swirls and bands and stylized foliage, woven with gold metallic threads forming paisley designs throughout bodice. Slight standing ring collar. The collar, waistband, cuffs, and bands running from collar along shoulders and down to cuffs are all trimmed with wide bands of gold braid/cording. The knee-length skirt is of red velor printed with large floral pattern in pink, purple, yellow, and dark maroon/brown. Reverse box pleat at center front, and zipper closure along back of garment, with three large gilt filigree buttons at collar. Cuffs also have 3 gilt buttons on each, with hidden snap closure. Dress is lined in pink fabric. Designer's label sewn inside bodice: "Ronald Amey / New York".
Wool dress
Dress of black wool jersey knit. Long sleeves; bound neckline. Inserted waist of sienna brown with S-shaped curve at front; slit pocket at left side curve. Center back zipper. Lined in black silk. Designer label: Ronald Amey / New York
Dress
Dress of black polyester knit. Street length with flared skirt. Rounded, bound neckline; long sleeves with matching bound cuffs. Center back zipper closure; lined in black. Care tag; union(?) label removed. Designer label: John Anthony Retailer label: Neiman-Marcus / Silver Key
Leather bag
Clutch handbag in envelope style of teal suede. Accordion bottom; detachable corded strap and flap opening with brass magnetic snap closure. Interior lined in black faille. Three interior pockets, one zippered. Stored in Susan Bennis Warren Edwards drawstring dust bag of yellow polyester moire. Maker's label: Artbag / Creations / 735 Madison Ave. New York / Near 64th St. Measurements: 30.5cm L, 17cm H, 3cm W
Sailor suit
Sailor suit of navy blue velvet. White sailor collar trimmed in double row of navy soutache. Long sleeves with white cuffs and matching double row of navy soutache. Knicker pants attach to top at buttons on waist; zipper fly front below waistband. Retailer's label: "Au Chat Botté / New York"
Leather sandals
Pair of sandals of red, white, and blue leather and cork. Designed with rounded toes, the thick cork soles are covered in white leather, and have 6 narrow red, white, or blue leather straps crossing the instep, joined across top of instep by a short white leather strap. Thick, chunky heel. Maker's label stamped in sole: "Avanti / Originals / Madrid Paris / Rome / made in Italy" Measurements: Length: 22 cm Width: 9cm Height: 5cm Heel: 5cm (2") high on axis w/capPair of sandals of red, white, and blue leather and cork. Designed with rounded toes, the thick cork soles are covered in white leather, and have 6 narrow red, white, or blue leather straps crossing the instep, joined across top of instep by a short white leather strap. Thick, chunky heel. Maker's label stamped in sole: "Avanti / Originals / Madrid Paris / Rome / made in Italy" Measurements: Length: 22 cm Width: 9cm Height: 5cm Heel: 5cm (2") high on axis w/cap
Dress
Op art maxi dress. Full length multicolored printed silk. Top half from neckline to hips printed with horizontal black, red, yellow, and green stripes of varying thicknesses. Bottom half a repeating pattern of squares and circles in red, pink, yellow, green, blue, purple, and black. A large black square is printed center lower half. Hem is black. Printing is the same front and back. Center back zipper. Shoulder and bust darts. Fully lined with black silk. Round neckline. Designer's label at inside back neckline; "Axel / of Denmark / 42" Care and Content label at inside back neckline; "Pure silk / By D'este / Made in / Italy" With accompanying belt of black Silk. Two inches wide. Two black silk covered round buttons on one end, two black thread button holes on other. Buttons are sewn with black thread.
Cashmere cardigan
Light brown cashmere cardigan with two front pockets
Envelope for Vogue Paris Original Pattern #1570
Vogue Paris Original Pattern #1570 by Pierre Balmain to make a loose-fitting top or dress with shaped yokes, a-line skirt, straight-legged pants, and shawl, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Pants ensemble
Pantsuit of blue denim embellished with red, white, and blue embroidery: (a) Jacket has slight dog eared collar; long sleeves. Center front zipper; waist length. Added embellishment of small mirrors. Label: "Baluchi / 100% Cotton / Size 38 / Made in Pakistan / see over for care" and "Hand wash / separately / 90oF to 110oF / Dry Flat" (b) Pants of same. Hip-hugger, bell bottom, button fly. Multicolored floral embroidery at outside legs and front patch pockets.
Day dress
Day dress of synthetic chiffon in peach and brown floral print on black background. Maxi length. Drawstring, U-shaped neckline; short butterfly sleeves. Side seam pockets. Center front closure of black spherical buttons and loops. Tie belt of matching fabric. Designer's label: "Scott Barrie / New York"
Dress
Dress of black horizontally ribbed wool. Mid-length; scooped neck in back, slight V-neck in front. Center front opening with 5 black cloth-covered buttons. Black cloth bow at bottom of opening. "Ruffle" at bottom of dress formed of band same material cut on bias. Designer's label inside back neckline: "Geoffrey Beene" Retailer's label inside back neckline: "Volk's"
Dress and stole
Blue and white jacquard cotton evening dress with stole. a) Blue and white floral circular design on wrap around dress. Wrap around feature creates panel in front. Large pocket on right side. Regular cotton. Evening dress. Apron style. Circular neckline with straps that wrap around to back. Front of bodice fabric covered button with snap closure. Bodice wraps around to left. Skirt gathered at waist with a fake belt that ties at front. Full length. Lined in sheer fabric. b) Matching triangular shaped shawl.
Dress ensemble
Dress ensemble. A) Maxi dress of black and lime green vertically striped crepe. Smocking across shoulder area gives yoked effect. Long sleeves with button closure on cuffs; Peter Pan collar. Center front placket with closure of five buttons. Side seam slit pockets. Unlined. Designer label: Geoffrey Beene / New York Union label. Size and care tags. B) Bolero style jacket of pink plaid bound in lime green braid trim. Long sleeves; pockets at front sides with button closure. Unlined; shoulder pads. Retailer label: Neiman-Marcus Union label. Size and care tags. C) Detachable bow tie of matching black and green striped crepe. Hook & eye closure on black grosgrain neck strap.
Dress with tie belt
Dress of green poly-silk. Unlined. Knee-length. Scoop neckline. Seven small rhinestone buttons down center front. Bottom button is non-working and missing rhinestone. Gold striped bias trim on sleeve ends hem, neckline, down center front, and around shaped and dropped waistline. Two hidden pockets in front set into waistline. Double-stitched seams on underarm sleeves and side seams. Center back seam down to waist. Top and bottom buttons are missing rhinestones. Designer label back center neckline: Geoffrey Beene b) Matching tie belt.
Ensemble
Ensemble of black polyester. A) Blouse. V-neckline. pointed collar; long dolman sleeves; cut out trim around neckline in shape of square and at cuffs. Designer's label: "Geoffrey Beene" B) Pleated skirt of same. side zipper. applied belt at L side. Cut out trim approximately 8 " from hem.
Envelope for McCall's Pattern #2501
McCall's Designer Collection Pattern #2501 to make a jumper in two lengths with pockets and a buttoned bodice and a blouse with a collar and buttoned bands on the long set-in sleeves, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Jumpsuit
Jumpsuit of cream wool knit with center front zipper. V-neck. Silk lined. Designer label: "Beene / Bazaar" B) Belt of orange grosgrain ribbon with gold braided trim and a gold buckle.
Leather sandals
Shoes of red suede trimmed in black leather with a crossover style vamp; stiletto heel; ankle straps. L: 22cm W: 8cm H: 16cm Heel: 9cm / 3 1/2in
Suede top
Woman's top of red perforated dot suede. Styled with wide round neckline with center front slit closure by three clear plastic snaps; turned-down corners. Long tapered kimono style sleeves. Center front and center back seams. Drawstring waistline with red suede tie. Unlined. Length: 21" (54.6cm) Designer label: Beged-Or Italia / Made in Italy Size "4" tag
Necktie
Man's necktie of polyester in blue windowpane/lattice design on red background. Four-in-hand style. Tipped in white polyester; interlined. Content tag: Polyester / 100% / RN 20152
Portable Printing Calculator
The calculating machine is yellow, sleek and modern. The numbers are printed in white.
Box clutch
Box clutch of bronze reptile leather in trapezoid shape with copper detail around edge of front in a zig-zag pattern. Magnetic snap closure on tab. Detachable shoulder strap with snap closures at ends attaches to interior of purse on hinged tabs. Gray leather lining. Stored in "Cesare Piccini" dust bag of cream cotton flannel. Designer label: SusanBennisWarrenEdwards / Hand Made in Italy Measurements: 19cm L, 15.5cm H (w/o strap), 6.5cm W
Python handbag
Shoulder bag of green-tinted python patchwork. Single shoulder strap with brass belt buckle accents. Envelope flap opening with zipper closure. Lined in olive green and grey leather; slip pocket piped in matching green leather and zippered pocket lined in ivory faille. Includes double-sided mirror with designer's insignia. Stored in Neiman-Marcus dust cover of grey cotton flannel. Measurements: 31 cm W, 23.5 cm H (without handle), 7 cm W
Leather handbag
Shoulder bag of bright red reptile skin in wave motif on front exterior. Clutch style with removable thin shoulder strap. Interior flap of red leather with snap closure and exterior tab of red reptile skin with hidden snap closure. Lining of grey leather with one patch and one zippered pocket. Stored in Gucci dust bag of white cotton flannel. Designer label: SusanBennisWarrenEdwards / Made in Italy Measurements: 21cm L, 18cm H (w/o handles), 4.5cm W
Leather handbag
Clutch style handbag of black patent leather. Spring bar opening with decorative triangular pull tabs. Detachable handle of matching black patent with lobster claw clasps. Lined in black fabric with zipper and slip pockets. Stored in designer dust bag of lavender/gray flannel. Designer's label: SUSAN BENNIS WARREN EDWARDS / Hand Made in Italy Measurements: Width: 11 1/4" Height: 8" without handle Height:20 3/4" with handle Depth: 1 3/4"
Leather shoes
Pumps of white tejus reptile leather trimmed around upper with double tier of matching zigzag leather. Vertical seam at heel cap trimmed with zigzag leather. Low, rounded vamp; rounded pointed toe; covered heel. Leather sole; lined in iridescent bronze leather. Stored in designer shoe box. Stamped on inner collar: 4383 Designer label: Designed by / SusanBennisWarrenEdwards / Hand Made in Italy
Leather shoes
D'Orsay pumps of dark blue alligator leather. Open toe with rounded point. Toe cap with scalloped panel on both sides; heel cap with small scallop edge on both sides. 2" covered heel in matching alligator leather. Leather sole; lined in dark blue and metallic silver leather. Style number 4591.
Python skin pumps
Pairs of pumps of green python patchwork. The shoes are designed with a pointed toe, and uppers made of triangular sections of dyed reptile pieced together. The sections are dyed in various shades of greens and browns. The throat has an extending triangular section which is oriented to point towards the wearer's leg. The low, chunky heels are covered with the same skin, and taper to base. Designer's label inside: "SusanBennisWarrenEdwards" Stamped inside: "4514 Zig-Zag 7" Stamped on sole: "Designed by / Susan / Bennis / Warren / Edwards / Hand Made / In Italy / 7" Measurements: Length: 24 cm. Width: 8 cm. Height: 11 cm. Heel: 4 cm. (2") high on axis with cap.
Reptile pumps
Pumps of slate gray tejus reptile skin. Scalloped vamp edge and heel cap. Rounded toe point. Leather soles; low heel. Lined in metallic gold. Stored in original shoe box. Designer label on insole: Susan Bennis Warren Edwards
Reptile skin handbag
Clutch handbag of aquamarine reptile skin. Detachable strap of matching reptile skin attaches to purse at interior brass loops (one detached) with snap closure. Inverted frame; brass flip clip closure. Lined in dark blue leather with two pockets, one zippered. Double sided, rectangular hand mirror in open pocket stamped with maker's label. Stored in Neiman Marcus dust bag of mauve cotton flannel. Maker's label: Susan Bennis Warren Edwards / Hand Made in Italy Measurements: 16.5cm L, 17.5cm H (w/o strap), 5cm W
Suede boots
Pair of woman's full length boots of black suede and teal leather. Trimmed at upper vamp and topline with angled, lightning bolt, line of bright blue and red suede. Black suede boot top with slight flare. Topline with suede bands with V-shaped slit at front and back. Long toe cap of teal leather with suede bands upper. Pointed toe. 1½" (3.8cm) modified pyramid-style heel, covered in teal leather. Natural leather sole. Stamped at shank: Designed by Susan Bennis Warren Edwards / Hand Made in Italy / 7 Measurements: L: 25.5cm W: 6.8cm H: 41.5cm Heel: 3.5cm (1 3/8 in.)
Hostess dress
Hostess dress of gray, aqua and pink Pucci-style printed silk surah in abstract swirl and circle design. Fabric has "Bessi" signature in fabric design. Flared, maxi length princess-line seaming with high rounded neckline. Bracelet length, set-in sleeves with a box pleated shaping tuck between the elbow and wrist. Center back zipper closure with hook & eye at the neckline. Fully lined in pink silk jacquard with the designer's name. Designer's label: Bessi / Firenze Italia Retailer's label: Expressly / for / Lou Lattimore / Made in / Italy Fabric/Care label below retailer's label: To be dry cleaned / 100% pure silk / Made in Italy Size tag below fabric/care label: 16
OSTENDE/on the beach or in the dunes/a cube shaped house/therein/the Samurai Sword is a Blutwurst/PLINTH
Installation artwork consists of several pieces of rolled felt, dried meat, and a display case.
Ostrich handbag
Handbag in modified barrel/box shape of white ostrich leather with oval sides and flat top. Single contoured handle of ostrich attached at top with fasteners of metallic gold. Flip top lid is trimmed at center front with gold accent; hidden snap closure (broken). Lining of brown faille with two slit pockets lined in white faille. Four dome-shaped feet of metallic gold. Includes mirror in brown plastic backing with "Neiman-Marcus" stamp; measures 3 1/2" x 2 1/2". Includes change purse of brown faille with white faille inverted frame and gold ball twist closure; measures 4" x 3". Designer's stamp: bd / bienen - davis Measurements: Width: 6 1/2" Height: 4 1/2" without handle Height: 6 1/2" with handle Depth: 2 1/2"
Feather ensemble
Woman's three piece ensemble of pale grey suede with feather trim. Grey suede with cut pattern of vertical wales to give appearance of corduroy. Trimmed with variety of feathers. Flat plumes in colors of tan/grey. Long iridescent green feathers, small curved iridescent blue and green feathers. Patterned feathers: dark brown with white dots and dark brown and white striped. (a)Jacket. Of suede, with feathers covering almost entire front bodice. Styled with round front neckline with center front opening with no closure method. Padded shoulders. Long, semi- fitted sleeves with lightly gathered caps. Straight cut bodice. Straight hemline. Lined with pale grey silk crepe de chine. Labels at left seam: "Becky Bisoulis", "6" tag, and "Marie Leavell". Length: 18" (45.7cm); (b) Skirt. Medium length. Narrow styled with four panels with elasticized waistband. 4" (10.2cm) slit at lower left seam. Center back closure by invisible zipper with one hook at waistband. Lined in same fabric. Same labels as jacket. Total length: 26 1/4" (66.7cm); (c)Strapless top. Of grey suede with feather and reptile trim at lower front. Teardrop leather shapes (4) with medallion of feathers at center. Styled with upward curved front with band. Lower curve at back- fully elasticized. Straight cut bodice with straight hemline. Left side full length metal zipper closure with one hook. Unlined. Same labels as jacket and skirt. Length: 13 1/4" (33.7cm).
Evening dress
Dress of black velvet and blue satin; bodice is one-shoulder in velvet with black velvet bows backed in white satin at the left shoulder and right hip. Full-length; full gathered skirt in satin; center back zipper. Hips have interior pleated structure and point on back is weighted. Unlined.
Halter Dress
Evening/hostess dress of chocolate brown wool crepe.
Shift dress
Shift style dress of red ultrasuede. Pointed collar. Extended shoulder sleeve; patch breast pocket. Front button closure. Belt loops. Unlined. Designer's label: Blassport Care-label attached to designer label.
Skirt ensemble
Ensemble of black wool with pink, green, yellow, and blue square print. A) Jacket with convertible collar; 8 fisheye darts; 2-piece sleeves; 2 flap pockets in front. Designer's Label at inside back neck: "Bill Blass" Retailer's label at inside back neck: "Neiman-Marcus" ILGWU label at inside left seam: "921367" Size label at inside left seam: "10". B) Skirt, floor length; CF seam; 1" waistband; Size label: "10" Direction label: "Front" C) Blouse of pink silk knit; bishop sleeves gather into 3" cuffs; Self tie at neck. Size label at inner left: "10" D) Belt - On individual record, housed in box for preservation
Wrap dress
Belted wrap dress a) Wrap dress of lime green polyester/cotton blend. Sleeveless; ruffled opening and hem. Knee length. Interior tie closure. Designer label: Bill Blass Size/content tag. b) Tie belt of matching fabric. Rectangular; 1 1/2" wide.
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