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Hat
Hat of purple felt. The hat is visually similar to a toque, but is designed with a domed crown and a brim that turns upwards vertically, forming a high band around the crown. Around the crown is a band of purple ribbon. The hat is unlined, with a black grosgrain ribbon inner hatband. Designer's label: "Adolfo II / New York Paris" Stamped inside: "100% Wool / 'Excello' / Made in U.S.A. / Geo. W. Bollman & Co., Inc."
Knit jacket
...Jacket of pink wool boucle; rounded neckline; straight sleeves with bow on 3 in cuffs; pink boucle shoulder pads; bow at front center with snap closure; 2 large hook & eyes; black satin ribbon woven around hems; patch pockets; facing is black boucle. Designer's label cb neckline: Adolfo / New York Union label at left side seam
Skirt suit
Skirt suit of black bouclé wool trimmed in white satin. A) Jacket. Slightly fitted. Rounded neckline, opening and hem bordered in white satin. Center front opening of large covered snaps is trimmed with white satin bows. Hems of long sleeves bordered in white satin with matching white satin bows on faux openings. Unlined; padded shoulders. B) Skirt. Slightly A-lined with hem bordered in white satin. Elastic waist. Unlined.
Tuxedo Shirt
Man's tuxedo style shirt.
Embellished gloves
Gloves of deep turquoise kid leather with silver metal eyelets that cover the top part of the gloves that sit above the wrist; diagonal opening.
Green evening dress
Gown of green and black nylon tulle with vertical stripes of crystal rhinestones on bodice; V-neckline and short sleeves; bodice dips to a V-point in center-front and center-back; full-length, full skirt of 2 layers of green tulle with 1 layer of black tulle over top; bodice is fully lined in green acetate; under skirt of acetate; center-back zip closure. Designer's label at inside back: "Murray Arbeid / " Retailer's label at inside back: "Made in England for / Lou Lattimore / Inc." Care/content tag at inside middle back.
Coat dress
Coat dress of black and pink satin. Below knee length; waist dropped 2" below natural waist; skirt gathered at waist; pink shawl collar extends off shoulders, back of collar comes to point on lower back; cuffs of pink satin; parallel pink lines quilted onto pink; pink facings at front opening on skirt; light grosgrain closure inside waist; covered snap closure with additional hook and eyes. Designer's label at center back neckline: "Geoffrey Beene" Union label at left side seam.
Coordinated ensemble
a) Bolero jacket of black wool with blue satin stripes. Long sleeves; no closure; collarless; rounded edges; shoulder pads. Designer's label at center back neckline: "Geoffrey / Beene" Retailer's label at center back neckline: "Balliet's / Oklahoma City" Cleaning instructions, union label, "Made / in U.S.A." and size "4" tags at left side seam. b) Skirt of black wool. Knee length; elastic waistband in back; center front has inverted pleat; 2 tucks on each side; pockets on both sides; right side above pocket has a small belt loop; left side above pocket has an extended flap with two hook with eye closures. Retailer's label at center front: "Balliet's / Oklahoma City" Union label, cleaning instructions and size tags. c) Blouse of blue and black silk in a gingham print; cut on the bias. Long sleeves with cuffs; cuffs have a functional button closure; bow at neck with a hook and eye closure; Collar has button closures; center front button closure with 6 buttons in a purple color. Designer's label at center back neckline: "Geoffrey Beene / New York" Retailer's label above designer label: "Bailliet's / Oklahoma City" Cleaning instruction, union label and size tag at left side seam. d) Belt of blue and black stripe with three holes.
Dress
Evening ensemble of ivory silk with black tulip design. A) Blouse. Sleeveless with webbed front waist panel of black silk and silver thread. Rounded neckline with deep opening which ends at center front zipper closure on webbed panel. Lined in ivory silk. Designer's label: "Geof / frey / Beene" Retailer's label: "Bergdorf / Goodman / On the Plaza / New York" B) Skirt. Full length with webbed front panel matching blouse. Center back zipper closure. Lined in ivory silk. Designer's label: "Geof / frey / Beene" Union label, cleaning instructions and size "8" tags at base of zipper.
Ensemble
Ensemble of midnight blue wool, black organza, and black satin. a) Shirt of wool. Long sleeve. Upper-hip length. Collar, cuffs, and button stand of satin. Wool in collar exposed through organza front and back. Pockets on V. Rhinestone buttons. (b) Ankle-length skirt of wool to knee and organza from knee to ankle. Satin strip connects the two fabrics. Pleats all around waist.
Ensemble
Ensemble of black jersey knit. a) Dress with long sleeves. No collar. Below-knee length. Invisible center back zipper. Curved seam at hips. Pockets. Black star sequins covering seam on front. Designer label at center back neckline: Geoffrey Beene (b) Jacket to waist. Peplum. Long sleeve. Sequins at right lapel and large beaded buttons on princess line. Retailer label: Neiman Marcus
Skirt suit
Skirt suit of red woven wool with gold thread accents and bordered in gold trim. A) Sweater jacket in cardigan style. Closure of three gold metal shank buttons with clear rhinestone clusters. Long suit sleeves have matching buttons at hem. Welt pockets at sides and flap pocket at left breast. Unlined; shoulder pads. B) Skirt. Street length. Contoured waistband with matching button at center back. Pleats on front; side seam pockets. Center back zipper closure. Unlined. C) Blouse of red damask in rectangular pattern with gold floral pointillist print and vertical gold thread accent lines. Standing collar extends at back to form tie. Center back closure of gold faceted cone-shaped shank buttons with barred buttonholes. Long full sleeves with matching buttons on cuffs.
Ensemble
Mix and match skirt ensemble. A) Jacket #1. Jacket of bright yellow wool knit with single white faced lapel on right side. Single large white plastic button closure. Long sleeves. Three patch pockets. Lined in self; padded shoulders. Designer: "Bill Blass" Care tag attached to base of designer label. Evidence of other removed tags. B) Jacket #2. Jacket of black and white houndstooth with yellow horizontal and vertical window pane stripes. Rounded neckline. Center front opening with 5 square black and white plastic buttons. Two welt pockets with flaps at sides. Long sleeves. Lined in cream wool knit; padded shoulders. Designer's label at center back neckline: "Bill Blass" Fabric tag: "Pure Wool / Made in Italy/ Professional / Dry Clean Only" Care tag. Evidence of removed tag. C) Blouse of yellow and white horizontally striped silk knit fabric. Wide, bateau neckline. Long sleeves gathered into 2" cuffs, with circular white plastic button on each cuff. Center back zipper with hook & eye. Unlined; padded shoulders. Designer's label at back neckline: "Bill Blass" Fabric: "Made in USA / of Imported Fabric" Care: Professional dry clean. Evidence of union tag, removed. Evidence of removed tag (Size?) D) Skirt of bright yellow wool knit. Knee-length, with gathers and short vertical seaming at waistband. Center back zipper with two hook & bars on 1-1/2" waistband. Unlined. Designer's label at back waistband: "Bill Blass" Size "10" tag and content/care tags attached to base of designer label. E) Blouse of black and white horizontal stripe silk knit. Rounded neckline. Hidden button closure with two snaps at neckline. Short sleeves with 1" band of same fabric turned to vertical angle. Padded shoulders; unlined. Designer's label at neckline: "Bill Blass / Made in U.S.A / of Imported Fabric" Size "10" tag, cleaning instructions and union label at side …
Envelope for Vogue Pattern #1556
Vogue American Designers Pattern #1556 by Blassport Ltd. to make a loose-fitting blouson dress with standing collar, dropped shoulders, and pleated pockets, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Houndstooth skirt
Skirt of black and white wool houndstooth. Below knee length; slightly A-lined. Kick pleat at center back seam. Left side zipper closure with hook & bar on 1.5" waistband. Lined in black fabric. Designer's label: "Bill Blass"
Smocked dress
Dress of tan polyester crepe. V-neck, bishop sleeves, and gathered skirt. Invisible zipper with hook closures in center front. Two wide bands of ruching at waist and at top of shoulders and across back. Designer's label: "Bill Blass" Union label
Envelope for Butterick Pattern #3065
Butterick Fast & Easy Pattern #3065 to make a loose-fitting, unlined misses' jacket with a notched collar, shoulder pads, and patch pockets, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Envelope for Butterick Pattern #5409
Butterick See & Sew Pattern #5409 to make a misses' straight dress with extended shoulders, long set-in sleeves, attached hip sash, and loose fit, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Envelope for Butterick Pattern #5414
Butterick See & Sew Pattern #5414 to make a misses' loose-fitting pull-over top with dropped shoulders and attached sash and straight skirt with elastic waist, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Envelope for Butterick Pattern #5431
Butterick See & Sew Pattern #5431 to make a loose-fitting sleeveless jumper with gathered yoke and low hip pockets, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Envelope for Butterick Pattern #5432
Butterick See & Sew Pattern #5432 to make a misses' loose-fitting, unlined, double-breasted jacket and straight, pullover dress with collar and back slit neck opening, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Envelope for Butterick Pattern #5439
Butterick See & Sew Pattern #5439 to make a loose-fitting, unlined jacket with front button closure and hip patch pockets and straight skirt with front seam pockets and waistband, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Light tan cardigan
Cardigan of light tan cashmere. Crew neckline; center front closure of five gold Chanel logo buttons. Long sleeves with three gold Chanel logo buttons at vented cuff. Designer label: Chanel
Day dress
Dress of black silk with a geometric print. Scoop neck; very short kimono sleeves. Set-in waist with gathered overskirt open at front.
Ensemble
Skirt ensemble. A) Boxed jacket of brown twill. Short sleeves. Banded collar follows sides of squared neckline. Center front closure of three circular white buttons at hem. Lined in brown synthetic; padded shoulders. Designer's label at center back neckline: "Chloé / Made in France" Care tags at back neckline and left side seam. B) Shell blouse of dark taupe silk crepe with vertical stripes of red, turquoise, navy, ivory, and tan. Rounded neckline; sleeveless with deep arm holes. Center back closure of button and loop at neckline. Unlined. Designer's label at back neckline: "Chloé / Made in France" Size "38" tag at left of designer label. Retailer's label at back neckline: "Made in France especially for / Neiman-Marcus" C) Skirt is modified tunic skirt with straight underskirt in crepe fabric matching blouse and outer full skirt of dark taupe in large leaf motif in colors matching stripes on blouse. Wide, 4-1/2” fitted waistband with left side zipper and hook & eye. Designer's label at back waist: "Chloé / Made in France" Size "38" tag at base of designer label. Retailer's label at back waist: "Made in France especially for / Neiman-Marcus"
Envelope for Vogue Pattern #1588
Vogue Paris Original Pattern #1588 to make a loose-fitting unlined jacket with long set-in sleeves, flared skirt with godets, and loose-fitting blouse with a shaped yoke, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Envelope for Vogue Pattern #1322
Vogue Paris Original Pattern #1322 to make an evening dress with surplice bodice and straight skirt and lined jacket with pointed collar and turned back cuffs on set-in sleeves, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Envelope for Vogue Pattern #1600
Vogue Paris Original Pattern #1600 by Christian Dior to make a boxy double-breasted jacket with notched collar and shoulder pads, blouse with extended shoulders and back button closure, and straight skirt, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Envelope for Vogue Pattern #1637
Vogue Paris Original Pattern #1637 by Christian Dior to make a jacket in two lengths with lining, hood, dropped shoulders, and pocket flaps with with narrow-legged pants, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
"Alarm Clock" knit ensemble
"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.
"American Indian" vest
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.
"Armadillo" ensemble
"Armadillo" knit ensemble of sweater and skirt a) Sweater of mercerized cotton intarsia knit with an oversized armadillo motif in blue, yellow, pink, and black across the front and wrapping around the side and back on a field of white and red stripes, round neckline with ribbed knit collar, kimono sleeves of red, red rib knit trim at bottom hem, unlined. b) Skirt of black and blue striped mercerized cotton knit, maxi length, knit waistband, unlined.
Leopard skirt
Skirt of Alcantara Ultrasuede in tan, olive green and yellow creating oversize leopard motif across front and side, waistband, zipper closure, unlined. Motif and applique by Rodolfo Contreras, skirt designed by Nicola Contreras.
Cocktail dress
Evening dress of black acetate/rayon velvet and polyester satin. Knee length; wide, square neckline. Velvet bodice with waist darts and asymmetrical bottom edge; boning along princess seams. Long sleeves with gathered puffs at shoulders taper to wrists. A-line skirt of black polyester satin has attached bow positioned vertically on left side. Center back zipper. Fully lined in black fabrics; skirt lining has attached underskirt of black tulle. Designer's label at center back neckline: "Victor Costa: Union label with designer label. Content/care/size tag at left armscye.
Dress
Midi dress of polyester/rayon blend in horizontal stripe pattern of red and brown tone floral print. Square neckline; short elasticized sleeves. Designer's label: "Victor Costa / Ltd." B) Tie belt of matching fabric; 1" wide. C) Head scarf of fabric matching dress; triangular shape.
Evening Dress
Evening dress of red polyester satin. Bustier style bodice of coiled red piping with 2 inch wide shoulder straps of same. Full length, sarong style draped skirt. Knot of matching coil piping on left bottom of bodice and four long strands of same fabric having black faceted teardrop beads at the end of each strand. Center back zipper closure with hook & eye. Lined in red polyester fabric. Designer's label on back right of bodice: "Victor Costa" Made in USA label below designer label. Content/care/size tag at right side seam.
Evening dress
Evening dress of black net with gold glitter dots. Strapless bodice is of cartridge pleated net trimmed with three rows of black gold dotted satin ribbon. Two bows of matching ribbon at center front top and bottom. Bodice has double layered ruffle at top and waist. Full, gathered tea-length skirt. Middle layer of black tulle net and inner skirt lining of black acetate. Center back opening with zipper and hook & eye. Designer's label at back neckline: "Victor Costa" Maker's tag under designer's label: "Finisher 6661 / Style 3101 / Size 6"
Evening dress
Evening dress of white satin and blue velvet. Bodice has puffed sleeves of white silk satin that gather at the shoulder and large, flat bows above each sleeve; peplum-style bodice in blue velvet adorned with varying sizes of faux white pearls; straight neckline; princess seams with boning; full length skirt, ballgown silhouette of same white silk satin which gathers at seams hidden under peplum; CB closure with a zipper, hook and eye, and 3 snaps. Bodice is lined with blue synthetic fabric; skirt is partially lined in white synthetic fabric and white tulle for fullness. 26" waist. Designer label inside near zipper is partially ripped out, but most likely is "Victor Costa". Care and size labels.
Evening dress with beading
Evening dress of chocolate brown acetate/rayon velvet and brown nylon/polyester taffeta. Strapless bodice of brown velvet with swirled designs of metallic sequins and beads, front and back. Off-the-shoulder attached shirred sleeves in brown taffeta. Skirt has 1870's draped front. Back is semicircular with large bow-shaped bustle of brown taffeta attached at waistline. Center back zipper closure with hook & eye. Crinoline bustle and underskirt of black net. Lined in coffee colored synthetic satin. Designer's label at back: "Victor Costa" Union label attached beneath designer label. Content/care tag at right side seam.
Holiday dress
Evening dress of ivory white synthetic satin. Full length. Strapless, heart shaped bodice is boned with princess seaming. White fur trim around hips. Sarong, wrap-around style skirt. Center back zipper with hook & eye. Lined in ivory polyester. Designer's label at back to left of zipper: "Victor Costa / Duplicate / Style 3214 / Date Fall II/Holiday / Operator" Tag at right side seam of bodice: "Lot / Size 4"
Suit
Suit of light pink silk shantung. A) Jacket. Single breasted with jewel neckline. Center front closure of six jeweled buttons of a large light pink faux pearl surrounded in white crystals and single snap at neckline; barred buttonholes. Princess seams. Slanted faux flap pockets at hips. Long sleeves with matching buttons at cuffs. Lined in light pink silk; concealed shoulder pads inside lining. Designer and Retailer label: "Victor Costa / for / Neiman-Marcus" Origin label underneath Designer/Retailer label: "Created With Pride / In U.S.A." Care and Contents label inside right seam. B) Straight skirt. Plain waistband; 3 gored; 4 darts on front and back at waist. Below knee length. Center back zipper closure. Lined in light pink silk; 27" waist. Care and Contents label inside right seam.
Ballgown
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 chiffon. Inner structure has its own center back zipper closure which is behind outer zipper. There is an attached full-length red satin petticoat with horsehair hem and nylon net inner structure to support front skirt pleats. The skirt is piece lined in red chiffon. The accompanying bolero jacket is of matching red satin with all-over quilting in a patterns of waves and arcs in a red thread. The cropped jacket is semi-fitted, and has an open curved neckline and center-front opening with no closure, all trimmed in a band of red satin. Each of the set-in long sleeves has a (non-functioning) large, red satin-covered button near the cuff; the cuffs are trimmed in a band of red satin. The jacket is lined in olive green satin, which shows the quilting, and has built-in shoulder pads. There are no labels in the garment.
Coat dress
Black satin cocktail dress and belt. (a.) Dress: semi-fitted bodice with full. knee-length skirt. Asymmetrical falling band collar with fastenings at left neckline. collar secured with six hook&eye closures. Left front opening with five nonfunctional rhinestone buttons. Opening secured with five covered snaps and one uncovered snap. Full-length set-in sleeves with short zipper closures at the wrists. Waist seam with inverted pleats. The skirt has hidden pockets in the left and right side pleats. The bodice is fully lined in black silk. Skirt fully lined in pleated black silk with a horsehair hem. Waist stay with double hook&eye closures. Shoulder pads. Label stitched center back. below the collar. (b.) Belt: matching. black satin belt with functional buckle embellished with gold-tone metal and brilliants. Black braided belt loop.
Dress
Dress of violet silk chiffon with sequins. Rounded neckline, long raglan sleeves, A-line shape.
Dress
Dress of gray silk with black stripes; caftan style; mid-calf length; v-neck; long sleeves narrow to the wrists; black silk trim along neckline, wrists, and hem; unlined. Back collar label: Oscar de la Renta Hem of dress: Neiman Marcus
Ensemble
Evening sweater and skirt ensemble. A) Sweater of black cashmere. fitted and flares at waist. Low scoop neckline in front trimmed with cashmere and gold ruffle and black lace applique. Long sleeves. Zipper at wrist which is also trimmed with ruffle and lace. Designer's label at center back neckline: "Oscar de la Renta" with handwritten couture number "56368 (or 5?)" With hand-written label sewn over designer's label: "69 Yuko??" "Made / in U.S.A." B) Skirt of black and gold satin brocade with rose pattern. gathered to waistband. 5" black lace appliqued that extends past the hem. Side seam pockets with left side pocket closure. Designer's label at center back waistband: "Oscar de la Renta" with handwritten couture number "5636 s(?)" "Made In USA"
Evening dress
Evening gown of ivory satin and black lace. Garment is a full-length, A-line ivory satin dress with 3 wide horizontal bands of applied black lace on skirt and an attached black lace empire-style over-bodice. The bodice, consisting of overlapping lace scallops, has a deep square neckline and full-length sleeves. There are two covered snap closures on each wrist and a series of paired covered snap closures down center back. The dress has a center-back zipper with a single hook-and-eye fastener at the neckline. The ivory silk inner bodice has internal steel(?) boning for shaping, and fastens with a center-back zipper and internal grosgrain band waist stay. Inside the gown is a full-length, attached ivory satin slip with horsehair hem. The dress is piece-lined in ivory organza with a horsehair hem. Designer label stitched into garment at right center-back, beside the zipper "Oscar de la Renta" with second label "Made in U.S.A." sewn below. Hand written on the designer label is notation "4677S".
Evening dress
Evening dress with green sequined bodice and purple silk knit(?) skirt. Semi-tailored empire bodice with full-length fitted kimono sleeves. Bodice worked in green. lavender and purple sequins in a floral motif with bugle bead accents. High rounded neckline and bared lower back. Centerback opening with hook&eyes at the neckline and mid-back. Full-length, tubular purple silk skirt that drapes centerback from a wide purple grosgrain waist stay. Centerback closure with two hook&eyes and two snaps. Opening disguised by draping. Bodice fully lined in olive green silk. Shoulder pads. Skirt lined in purple chiffon. Designer's label: "Oscar de la Renta" with "Made in USA" tag below. Handwritten style(?) number on tag: "8620#2"
Floral dress
Dress of red, orange, and gold silk chiffon in an A-line shape. Convertable collar, long kimono sleeves and front placket. Collar: Oscar de la Renta Retail Label: Neiman Marcus
Magenta dress
Red velvet evening gown with jeweled feather accent. Full-length, princess-line sheath of red cut velvet. High rounded neckline with plunging V-back. Modified full-length bishop sleeves. Radiating center back draping forming a short train. Jeweled feather pin accent at radiating point. Center back zipper closure from waist to hipline. Fuchsia grosgrain ribbon waist stay. Fully lined in burgundy silk. Covered button closures at wrists. Label stitched at back, left of armseye.
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