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Day dress

Description: Day dress of heavy black silk crepe. Mid-calf length. Rounded neckline, the upper bodice formed as a wide circular panel that becomes shoulders. "Waistline" of skirt starts across at armpits, and hangs down with 4 gore full bias skirt. Center back opening with three 1" circular self-covered buttons and bound buttonholes. Unlined Combined Designer's / Retailer's label at inside seam of skirt near hem: "Neiman-Marcus dallas / Traina-Norell" B) Tie belt of self attached to dress. 1-1/2" wide wi… more
Date: Spring 1959
Creator: Norell, Norman, 1900-1972

Day dress

Description: Dress in two pieces. A: Overblouse, sleeveless, waist length shell in heavy ottoman crinkle cloth of heavy weight. Sleeveless. Center back full-length zipper. Small slits in sides to allow attached belt of dress to thread through and tie. Label at inside back: "Neimette Couture / Neiman-Marcus" B: Skirt of same fabric with attached underbodice. Union label.
Date: 1955/1959

Day enemble

Description: Gray suit dress with underskirt. a) Semi-fitted gray linen coat dress. Moderate rounded neckline with spread collar. 3/4 length, two piece set in sleeves. Lapped center front opening with twelve round gray plastic buttons and bound buttonholes. Princess seams square over to armhole and hip in front. Patch pockets at hip with folded flap. Back has a shoulder yoke and low-slung self fabric belt with two buttons and bound buttonholes. Folded hem. Lined to the waist in gray silk. Retailer's label o… more
Date: Spring 1955
Creator: Balenciaga, Cristobal, 1895-1972

Day ensemble

Description: Skirt ensemble of red polyester georgette constructed in diamond trellis, polka dot and rabbit and ram animal motif pieces. A) Blouse with inserted front and back panel of diamond trellis design with polka dot border. Long, dropped sleeves with elastic at wrists. Standing collar with U-shaped opening an tie closure ending in large and small wooden beads. Openings at center front hemline indicate a drawstring closure, but string is missing. Designer's label: Diane Freis B) Skirt. Below knee len… more
Date: 198X
Creator: Freis, Diane

Day ensemble

Description: Daytime ensemble of brown silk faille: A) Dress. Below-knee length. Dress has princess seaming to create fitted bodice, with wide, overlapped V-neckline. Bodice has boned under structure. 3/4" shoulder straps and straight skirt. 1" belt of self fabric from front darts to center back; closes with hook & loops. Center back zipper with hook & eye. Unlined. B) Cropped jacket with pleated in front and back to a 3" waistband. Closure of three openwork, brass buttons, 1/2" wide, and bound buttonhole… more
Date: 1947/1957
Creator: Dior, Christian

Day ensemble

Description: Day ensemble of floral silk: a) Blouse of cornflower blue floral silk jacquard. V-neck bordered in embroidery of blue floral motif with swirling lines of chain stitch. Long sleeved with gentle gathering at arms eye and gathering into elastic bands at wrists. b) Skirt of blue silk with pink rose floral motif. Ankle length. Accordion pleats sewn into waistband reinforced with interfacing, secured on left side with series of snaps and hook and eye. At knee length is a band of bold larger floral … more
Date: 1984
Creator: De la Renta, Oscar

Day ensemble

Description: Dress ensemble of loosely woven cream colored linen with large black coin polka dots. A) Dress of loosely woven textured fabric, probably cotton and linen. Off white with large black coin polka dots. Slim sleeveless dress opens to waist in front with closure of snaps and 3 black covered buttons to match polka dots on dress. Skirt has sewn in panel in front and slightly gathered waist. Lined in cream colored silk. B) Jacket of loosely woven textured fabric, probably cotton and linen. Off whi… more
Date: 1960
Creator: Balenciaga, Cristobal, 1895-1972

Day ensemble

Description: Ensemble of windowpane plaid woven polyester blend(?) in white and pink, yellow and green neon. A) Jacket with turndown collar and short sleeves. The jacket has a center front opening secured with three hook-and-eyes and three large white braid frogs. Lined in white polyester. Designer's label sewn in at inside back collar: "Elinor Simmons / for / Malcolm Starr" Origin label: "Made in the British / Crown Colony of Hong Kong" Size label: "12" B) Dress of matching fabric. Knee- to street-length… more
Date: 1965/1972
Creator: Simmons, Elinor

Day Ensemble

Description: Day ensemble of tan cotton batiste with woven cream stripes bordered in black. A: Fitted bodice. Yoke is covered in floral lace with black velvet trim; ruffled shoulders of self. Long, demi-gigot sleeves with 2-2/2" ruffle of self as cuffs. Center front hook & eye closure. Lined in mercerized cotton. B: Skirt of same fabric. Full-length with bustle back. Two rows of ruffles at hem; 22" waist. Hook & eye closure at center back on narrow waistband. Unlined.
Date: 1890

Day ensemble

Description: Ensemble of heavy black silk lace; a) coat has standing band collar; no closure; ¾ inch sleeves; knee-length; slightly flared; no seams except at collar and armholes; darts in back at armhole; binding at hem, collar, sleeve hems, and CF; b) dress has almost sheer tan lining; V-neck; sleeveless; sheath; knee-length; CB zipper
Date: 1995/2005
Creator: De la Renta, Oscar

Day ensemble

Description: Ensemble: A) Knit top of fine gauge, cream colored cashmere with round neckline embellished with tiny wooden beads. Sleeveless; hits just below waist. Keyhole at center back with single button closure. Designer label at center back. B) Pants of cream colored wool. Straight leg; ankle-length;.Four darts at front and at back. Left side concealed zipper closure. Designer, size, care, "Made in U.S.A." and union labels at center back; union label partly obstructed, "Almendarez" written on back.
Date: 1995/2010
Creator: De la Renta, Oscar

Day suit

Description: Two-piece gray flannel daytime suit. A) Fitted jacket. Single breasted with closure of nine buttons; bound buttonholes. Two faux tri-flap pockets on the chest. long suit sleeves. Modified Peter Pan collar has points at shoulders. Front hemline has points matching collar. Lined in mauve crepe. Designer Label: Vera Maxwell / Original B) Skirt. Full length; A-lined.
Date: 1943
Creator: Maxwell, Vera

Day suit

Description: Day suit of royal blue linen. a) Blazer. Single breasted with 4 circular, blue plastic buttons and bound buttonholes. Release tucks at bust line. Notched collar; hip length. Long, set-in sleeves with turned-back cuffs. Flap pockets at sides. Lined in matching blue silk jacquard with "Christian Dior" woven design. Designer's label at right side seam: "Christian Dior-New York / Original / *Trade Mark" Retailer's label at center back neckline: "Neiman-Marcus" b) Skirt in straight style. Left side… more
Date: 1953
Creator: Dior, Christian

Daytime Dress

Description: a) Daytime shift style dress of light blue linen. Sleeveless; below knee length. Rounded neckline with horizontal seamed yoke. Large patch pockets at sides below waist. Center back opening with four 1" self covered buttons and bound buttonholes; closure reinforced with large covered snaps. Lined in light blue silk. Union label on inside seam of lining Evidence of designer's label at right inside seam of lining; now missing. b) Sole wrap of matching light blue linen. Rectangular shape. 13-1/4"… more
Date: unknown
Creator: Norell, Norman, 1900-1972

Daytime Dress

Description: Daytime dress in modified shirtwaist/sheath style of black jersey wool. Sleeveless with padded shoulders and wide, notched collar. Street length. Center front opening with 6 large, clear, modified emerald cut rhinestone buttons and bound buttonholes. One-inch wide self fabric tie belt attached at sides. Small patch pockets at sides, below waist. Unlined. Combined retailer/designer's label at inside left seam near hem: "Neiman-Marcus dallas / Traina-Norell"
Date: 1944
Creator: Norell, Norman, 1900-1972

Daytime Dress

Description: Daytime dress of printed cotton lawn. Street-length of white cotton lawn is printed with stripes of grays and coral is sleeveless, with wide straps and V-neckline in front and back. The bodice is cut so that stripes are diagonal, meeting at center front and back and emphasizing the V-neckline. The narrow waist is slightly dropped, and is defined by a wide set-in decorative belt of the same fabric, with stripes running horizontally, with fabric-wrapped rectangular buckle and ends. The full s… more
Date: 1955
Creator: Simpson, Adele

Daytime Ensemble

Description: Daytime ensemble of a navy blue crepe. a) Jacket of navy wool crepe. Double breasted with six circular white plastic buttons, three bound buttonholes and three covered snaps; waist length. Wide, rounded neckline. Yoked shoulders of same. Long, set-in sleeves with matching non-functioning button at hem. Lined in ivory silk. Retailer's label at center back neckline: "Neiman-Marcus" b) Sheath style dress of navy wool crepe with cream colored yoke and 1-1/2" band collar. Sleeveless; below knee le… more
Date: 1963/1969
Creator: Christian Dior (Firm)

"Deborah" pants ensemble

Description: Pants suit in navy blue silk with satin weave horizontal stripes. A) Blouse. Long, set-in sleeves with 2 self-covered buttons and bound buttonholes on 2-1/2" cuffs. Pointed collar and a center front opening that forms a low V neckline closed with two snaps. Unlined. Handwritten tag at center back neckline: "Deborah / 769" B) Pants in harlow style. Full length with extra wide legs. Center back zipper closure with hook & eye and 2-1/2" waistband. Navy silk lining swing tacked to the bottom of th… more
Date: 1960/1969
Creator: Norell, Norman, 1900-1972

Debutante dress

Description: A: Idelwild debutante gown of white slipper satin with tulle overdress embellished with velvet flower appliques. Sleeveless. Underneath is a floor length slipper satin petticoat. B: Tie/belt of white ribbon Size 10
Date: 1938

Denim ensemble

Description: Ensemble of black denim. A) Jacket of black denim with gold studs and rhinestones; safari-style jacket with long sleeves gathered into cuffs; tie-belt at waist and hip length; rhinestone buttons down front, at wrists and front cargo pockets. Retailer's Label: Lillie Rubin "Crafted with Pride in USA", care and contents "100% Cotton" labels at center back. B) Jeans of black denim with studs down sides in curving pattern. Retailer and care labels at center back.
Date: 1975/1985

Denim miniskirt

Description: Mini skirt of lyocell/polyester cotton denim. Wrap around style with button closure on interior and two brown suede straps and buckles on outside left. Wide, 3-1/2" waistband with panel front and pleated sides and back. Label: Todd Oldham Jeans
Date: 1993/1999
Creator: Oldham, Todd

Denim necktie

Description: Man's necktie of blue cotton denim with machine embroidered gold polo player on pony logo and double rows of topstitching on blade. Four-in-hand style. Tipped in madras plaid; interlined. Designer label: Polo / by Ralph Lauren
Date: 1980/1989
Creator: Lauren, Ralph
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