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Bergere-style hat

Description: Bergère inspired hat of natural woven Milan straw. Wide shaped brim curves downwards at sides with front flaring out slightly to form two projecting lobes. Edge of brim is bound in matching straw. Very low cylindrical crown, slightly domed. Hatband of twisted gold velvet ribbon forming bow with trailing ends at center front. Structured inner headband of matching straw with off-white grosgrain ribbon headband. Hatpin with green faceted rhinestone head. Designer label: John Fredericks Inc. / New … more
Date: 1960/1969
Creator: Mr. John

Bi-color ensemble

Description: Pantsuit of cocoa brown and ivory white silk crepe. A) Tunic style top with jewel neckline trimmed with 8 buttons self-covered buttons and loops at each shoulder. Long straight sleeves. Diagonal seam across the front with left side in ivory and right side in brown. Lined in ivory silk. Combined designer/retailer label pinned to center back neckline: "Norman Norell for Bonwit Teller" Handwritten style number tag at inside right seam, barely legible: "20831-570-8" B) Pants are harlow style. Ri… more
Date: 1965/1975
Creator: Norell, Norman, 1900-1972

Bi-tone straw hat

Description: Hat of fine natural straw with underside of brim in black straw. High cylindrical crown; wide brim curls at sides and back with curved cutout at center back. Big double bow of natural straw at center front. Headband of black grosgrain ribbon; lined in net. Designer label: Adolfo / New York Paris
Date: 1960/1969
Creator: Adolfo

Black dress

Description: Dress of black bouclé wool. Empire waistline. Short, puffed sleeves with black satin piping at hem; gathers reinforced at shoulders with stiff black fabric. Wide, scooped neckline with black satin piping. Knee length. Black satin belt is 1" wide, attached at sides and ties in back. Center back zipper with hook & eye. Side slit pockets. Lined in black chiffon in bodice and black silk below empire waistline with black grosgrain ribbon petersham closed with hook & eye. Combined designer/retailer l… more
Date: 1963
Creator: Norell, Norman, 1900-1972

Blouse

Description: Shell top of yellow silk gaberdine. Sleeveless with mandarin collar. Center back zipper. Lined in yellow silk. Unhemmed bottom. No labels.
Date: 1964/1968
Creator: Norell, Norman, 1900-1972

Box handbag

Description: Box handbag of black satin trimmed with rhinestones. Single contoured handle of self- fabric attached at top; tab with snap closure on front face. Four cone-shaped feet of metallic silver on bottom; inner lining of black satin. Designer's stamp on inside: Judith Leiber Measurements: Width: 6 1/2" Height: 3 1/2" , without handle Height:7 3/4" , with handle Depth: 3 1/2"
Date: 1960/1975
Creator: Leiber, Judith

Breton Hat

Description: Modified Breton hat of natural straw cloth with beige grosgrain ribbon as hatband and around edge of crown. Lined in cream colored satin. Designer's label: "Jan Leslie / Custom Design"
Date: 1962
Creator: Jan Leslie Hats

Brocade ensemble

Description: Dress ensemble of pink and gold silk brocade. A) Jacket. Turn down collar; single breasted fastening with rhinestone buttons and bound buttonholes. Patch pockets at hips; long suit sleeves; waist length. Lined in pink synthetic. B) Dress. V-shaped surplice bodice with princess seams; sleeveless. Set-in empire waistline; five gored skirt with inseam pockets. Below knee length. Center back zipper closure; lined in pink synthetic. Designer label: Elinor Simmons / for / Malcom Starr Retailer label… more
Date: 1960/1969
Creator: Simmons, Elinor

Brocade ensemble

Description: Ensemble of heavy, padded(?) orange and gold brocade. A) Cape of orange and gold brocade. Rounded collar; center front opening with nine self-covered buttons. Slit openings for arms. Lined in orange silk. Designer's label at inside back collar: "Arnold Scaasi" B) Evening gown of matching fabric. High rounded neckline at front; camisole neckline at back. A-line silhouette, princess style back, darts at front at waist. Sleeveless with wide "straps". 22" metal zipper at back. Lined in orange silk… more
Date: 1960/1969
Creator: Scaasi, Arnold

Brocade ensemble

Description: Evening ensemble. A) Evening coat of green brocade with floral motifs in reds, greens, yellows, browns. Full-length. Rounded high neckline. Center front opening with 4 circular buttons and loops; buttons covered in the pale green satin of the lining, the loops made of the brocade. Top button lacking. No pockets. Full inner lining of slightly iridescent olive green satin. No labels or tags. B) Evening dress. Bodice of brocade matching the coat. Sleeveless; square neckline with thin straps. Pri… more
Date: 1960
Creator: Amey, Ronald

Brocade pumps

Description: Shoes of gold and black floral brocade lined in gold leather. Pointed toe, rounded at tip. Stiletto heel. Designer label: "herbert levine" Retailer label: "Neiman-Marcus Marked with "5B / 25272 / 9313-5LD" on inside of shoes. Measurements: Length: 22 cm Width: 8cm Height: 15.5cm Heel: 8cm (3 1/4") high on axis w/cap
Date: 1960
Creator: Levine, Beth, 1914-2006 & Levine, Herbert

Chambray blouse

Description: A) Blouse of soft blue denim. Styled as a vest, the blouse is of pale blue, very soft denim. No sleeves, center front opening with 4 circular buttons resembling obsidian (silvery to black as light changes). At each side the side seams overlap and are open from hem partway up blouse to allow access to under layers which contain slit pockets. Blouse is lined with white fabric printed with all-over repeat of Mr John signature/logo. No other label in blouse. B) Matching belt of same fabric. Design… more
Date: 1960
Creator: John, John P.

Chiffon dress

Description: Dress of blue/green ombre chiffon. Bateau neckline in front that created a shallow "V" a center back. Long kimono style sleeves with one triangular gusset and one rectangular insert at each underarm. Loose fit with a slight widening towards hemline of dress. Closure of eight navy chiffon covered buttons and button loops at center back neckline. Attached sleeveless slip of navy silk with V-neckline at front and deep V at back. Designer label:" Arnold Scaasi" Origin label: "Made / in USA"
Date: 1965/1975
Creator: Scaasi, Arnold

Cloche Hat

Description: Cloche style hat of black felt with 2' flared brim. Hatband of 1" black grosgrain ribbon with simple bow in front. Unlined with black grosgrain inner headband. Stamp on inside crown: "100% Wool / Starfire / Melange / Blend-Felt / Henry Pollak, Inc. / New York" Retailer's label on inside headband: "Parkridge / Exclusives"
Date: 1960/1969
Creator: Henry Pollak, Inc.

Coat

Description: Coat of oatmeal heather wool. Double breasted with 14 circular, beige plastic buttons, 7 functioning with bound buttonholes reinforced with inside large covered snap. Two vertical welt pockets. Long set-in sleeves with three smaller matching, functioning buttons and bound buttonholes. Lined in light beige silk crepe. Designer's label at center back neckline: "Norell" Retailer's label below designer's label: "Lou Lattimore /' Dallas"
Date: 1968/1972
Creator: Norell, Norman, 1900-1972

Coat

Description: Coat of pale yellow whipcord wool. Jewel neckline with 1-3/4" mandarin collar. Long, set-in sleeves. Single breasted with two large 1-1/2" smooth, circular black buttons above and 2 buttons below waistline. 3-1/2" wide matching, attached belt with matching black button. Bound buttonholes on coat and belt. Seven inch wide black dyed fox fur trimmed hemline. Vertical, single-welt pockets at each side. Lined in white silk satin. Designer's label at inside back collar: "Norman Norell / New York" more
Date: 1968
Creator: Norell, Norman, 1900-1972

Coat

Description: Coat of royal blue and dark magenta striped silk with matching belt. A) Coat of royal blue and dark magenta striped silk. Double breasted with 10 1-inch gold with inlaid mother-of-pearl buttons and 5 bound buttonholes. Bermuda collar. 3/4 length sleeves with 3" band cuffs. Two large patch pockets at sides. Lined in navy silk. Four large, covered snaps supplement closure. Coat has been altered by stitching front closed at lower portion of opening to form a "dress". Designer's label at center b… more
Date: 1967
Creator: Norell, Norman, 1900-1972

Coat

Description: Coat of red wool knit. Double-breasted with 10 self covered circular buttons and 5 bound buttonholes. Full length. Bracelet-length set-in sleeves with white satin, notched cuffs. Notched collar with white satin covered lapels. Vertical welt pockets at sides. Lined in matching white silk. Designer's label at center back neckline: "Norman Norell / New York"
Date: 1968
Creator: Norell, Norman, 1900-1972

Coat

Description: Coat of curly sheep or goat fur in shades of brown, white, and gray mixed. Standing collar, single breasted closure and pockets all of brown leather. Closure has 5 circular, brown buttons and bound buttonholes. Long set-in sleeves; midi length. Lined in brown satin(?). Designer's label at right side seam: "Albert Alfus / New York" Retailer's label at center back neckline: "Neiman-Marcus" At right side seam is union label: "Int Ladies Garment Workers Union, Union Made ILGWU 66460" and size tag:… more
Date: 1969/1970
Creator: Albert Alfus

Coat

Description: Coat of purple wool. Double breasted with 8 large, round, purple plastic buttons and 4 bound buttonholes. Long sleeved with slight flair to hem. Knee length. A-line with two vertical welt pockets. Rounded neckline with 1-1/4" mandarin collar. Lined in light purple silk taffeta. Designer's label: "Norman Norell / New York"
Date: 1960/1968
Creator: Norell, Norman, 1900-1972
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