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Boots
Pair of brown suede boots. Almost knee-high, the boots are constructed as slip-on rounded-toe shoes or moccasins with added segments on the quarter to create the length of the boots. At the top, the suede of the boots is folded over outwards forming a pocket for a drawstring around top and a band of suede fringe around the outside of the boot. Indistinct trademark/logo stamped on sole. Illegible stamped mark inside boots. Referred to as "Squaw Boots", these were worn by the donor who acquired them in 1968 from the Fishing Bridge Store, in Yellowstone National Park.
Coat (Part of Ensemble)
Coat of black wool. Mid-length coat with cape collar, and double-breasted front closure with two rows of 5 circular black plastic buttons. Exaggerated cuffs and front pockets. Lined in black cloth. Designer's label sewn in collar at center back: "Norell" Retailer's label sewn inside at right side: "Sakowitz / Houston" Part of an ensemble which includes a dress of black wool and a belt, photographed separately.
Coat
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"
Coat
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"
Coat Dress
Daytime coat dress. a) Coat dress of red/orange gaberdine wool. Single breasted with 7 mother-of-pearl buttons in circular gold-tone mounts with bound buttonholes. Above knee length. Jewel neckline. Neckline and right side of opening are of navy gaberdine wool. Long, set in sleeves having cuffs of navy gaberdine wool with two smaller matching buttons and bound buttonholes. Two large patch pockets at left and right are also trimmed with matching navy bands across tops of pockets. Lined in red silk crepe. Designer's label at center back neckline: "Norell" Retailer's label at inside left seam: "Rich's / Specialty Shop" b) Webbed belt of matching navy gaberdine wool. Three inches wide with rectangular self covered buckle. Reverse of buckle frame stamped "Astor".
Ensemble - Coat and Skirt
Ensemble of red wool knit coat with matching skirt. A) Coat of deep red wool knit. Double-breasted with 10 gold round buttons and bound buttonholes. Closure is reinforced with a large covered snap at inside neckline. Stand-up, mandarin style collar. Four patch pockets with flaps each have a smaller gold tone matching button with bound buttonhole. Below knee length. Long sleeves have two gold tone matching buttons at cuffs with bound buttonholes. Lined in red silk taffeta. Designer's label at inside back neckline: "Norell" Retailer's label at inside right: "Rich's / Specialty Shop" B) Skirt of deep red wool knit. Below knee length; A line. Left side zipper with large hook & eye on one-inch waistband. Lined in red silk taffeta. Label at inside front waist band: "Front".
Skirt Suit
Suit of gold silk gaberdine. a) Jacket of gold silk gaberdine. Single-breasted, waist-length jacket has notched collar. Long sleeves with one 7/8" button with bound button hole at lower edge. Two 7/8" buttons with bound buttonholes as closure. Lined in gold silk. Designer's label at back neckline: "Norman Norell / New York" Retailer's label at back neckline: "Marie Leavell" b) Skirt of gold silk gaberdine. Knee length; A-line; slightly gathered into 1" waistband. Two large front patch pockets. Left side zipper with two hook & eyes on waistband. Slits at side seams at hemline. Lined in gold silk. c) Webbed belt of same fabric attached to skirt. 1-3/4" wide. Self covered buckle. Stamp on reverse: "10 Norman Norell"
Skirt Suit
Burgundy wool two-piece suit. A) Jacket of burgundy wool with notched shawl collar and long sleeves. Double-breasted with six plastic, black circular buttons at front in two rows of three and three bound buttonholes; large covered snap on inside neckline. Princess seaming. Each sleeve with a line of six buttons at cuff and bound buttonholes. Fully lined in burgundy fabric. Designer's label at center back neckline: "Norell" B) Skirt of same heavy burgundy wool with slight gathers into waistband. Above the knee length; A-line. Slit pocket on each side. Left side zipper closure hidden within pocket and concealed by three hook-and-eyes at top of pocket and four hook-and-eyes in waistband. Lined in burgundy fabric. Designer's label at center back: "Norman Norell / New York" Care label on side seam near zipper: "Do Not Use / Steam Iron" "Front" label to mark front of skirt
Ensemble - Dress and Stole
Ensemble. a) Dress of white linen. Bias cut bodice with one shoulder strap on left with 1/2" tie of self. Right side zipper. Slightly gathered skirt; below knee length. Lined in cream silk crepe. Combined designer's/retailer's label: "Norman Norell for Neiman-Marcus" b) Stole wrap of red silk linen with white linen on reverse. Rectangular, 33 cm x 146 cm.
Ensemble - Dress, and Belt
B) Shift style dress of black wool. Short set-in sleeves. Stand up collar. Below knee length. Side welt pockets and four belt loops of self. Center back zipper with hook & eye. Lined in black silk. Retailer's label at center back neckline: "Sakowitz / Houston" C) Belt of black leather. 3/4" wide with rectangular buckle covered in self. Stamped on back "12 127"
Coat
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"
Day Coat
a) Day coat of silk and cotton blend in tan, green, purple, and pink stripes. Double breasted with 5 bound buttonholes. Open-ended collar and long sleeves with cuffs having 2 bound buttonholes. Patch pockets at sides. Lined in ivory silk. Combined designer/retailer label at center back neckline: "Norman Norell for Bonwit Teller" b) Belt of matching fabric with self-covered rectangular buckle.
Cocktail Dress
Cocktail dress of heavy blue/green aqua silk. Knee-length, with high standing collar and long sleeves which gather into zippered cuffs. Collar, sleeves, and hem with wide bands of mirrored rhinestone beads/sequins. Attached sash/belt at waist. Center-back zipper, with hook-and-eye at collar. Lined in lighter material of the same color. Designer's label sewn inside skirt: "Norman Norell / New York" Designer's model label (?) sewn inside skirt: "18101-180-12" Union label sewn inside skirt.
Suit
Suit of black wool gaberdine. A) Jacket in tailored style. 4" notched labels. Patch pockets at sides. Two large covered snaps in front for closure. 3" belt attaches at sides and closes at center front with two flat black 1" buttons and bound buttonholes. Straight long sleeves with 4 smaller non-functioning matching buttons and bound buttonholes. White silk lining. Retailer's label at inside left near lapel: "Palm Beach / Martha / New York Miami Beach" Evidence of large label removed from center back neckline. B) Skirt. Slightly A-lined with slightly gathered at waist at 3" waistband. Midi length. Left side closure with 3 hooks & eyes and 8" plastic zipper. Lined in black silk. Designer's label at left side of lining near hem: "Norman Norell / New York" Union label attached to left side of designer's label.
Cocktail Ensemble - Dress and Jacket
Cocktail ensemble of orange wool with embroidered pattern of small squares of orange and silver novelty thread which form a larger abstract pattern. Ensemble consists of: A) Cocktail dress. Knee-length, sleeveless dress with rounded neckline edged with gold braid trim accented with gold studs and silver rhinestones. Bodice with princess seaming for fit. Attached belt of same fabric at natural waist edged by bands of same braid as neckline. Skirt gathers at waistline, and has side slit pockets at hips. Hem of skirt trimmed with same braid as neckline. Dress has a center back zipper, and is fully lined in orange acetate. Retailer's label at neckline to right of zipper: "Balliets / Oklahoma City, Okla." Size "6" tag at base of zipper. B) Matching fitted jacket trimmed with same braid at rounded jewel neckline, along the center front zippered opening, natural-waist hem, the cuffs of the long, set-in sleeves, and the upper edges of the two patch pockets at bust. Lined in orange acetate. Designer's label at left side near zipper: "Oscar de Le Renta" Retailer's label at center back neckline: "Balliets / Oklahoma City, Okla."
Coat
Coat of tiger fur with sable (fox?) fur trim. Mid-length. Long sleeves with 4" sable cuffs. Shawl collar of sable extends down center front opening to 10" border around hemline. Fully lined in brown silk; embroidered initials "DMM" at right side opening. Lining has 11" pleated brown silk "skirt" with brown velvet seam. Retailer's label at center back neckline: "Bergdorf / Goodman / On the Plaza / New York" Retailer's label beneath main retailer's label (part handwritten): "Bergdorf / Goodman / On the Plaza * New York / M. M.G. Mann / Date 12/68 No. 1851"
Skirt - Vest, Skirt, and Dickey
Suit/ensemble of maize-yellow linen(?) (Possibly blend), consisting of: A) Vest/Sleeveless jacket. Waist-length or slightly lower. Front opening, slightly off-center to left side, with three faux thick, circular, "nobbly", chunky buttons in false buttonholes on plaquet, secured with 6 hidden cloth-covered snaps. Princess seams. Spread collar. Fully lined in yellow silk(?). Designer's label at inside right front flap: "Geoffrey Beene". B) Skirt. Knee-length or slightly below. Narrow, slightly A-line due to darts and fitting at narrow waistband. Two hooks and snap on waistband at left, above zipper. Front with small gathers. Slit pockets at hips. Fully lined in yellow silk(?). Retailer's label at inside seam near hem: "Neiman-Marcus" C) Dickey of gray to black and dark ivory silk. Triangular shape, with collar, attaches with four hidden snaps, with dress weights sewn into lower point and to space slightly below throat. Printed in a pattern of patches of grey/black hatching on the dark ivory ground. No labels on garment.
Minidress
Minidress of grey ribbed polyester knit; bias cut. Sleeveless with wide armholes. A-line; knee length. Scoop neck front and back with cutout at center back of yoke. Slim silhouette; four panels with slit pockets at sides of center front panel. Zipper closure at back of left side panel. Lined in gray polyester. Designer's label at inside side seam: "Jon Haggins"
Fur coat
Coat of jaguar fur. Stand-up collar; 3/4 length. Long, set-in sleeves. Double-breasted with four black leather strap frog closures between eight black leather covered buttons; four additional elastic loops at right opening. Two front slit pockets faced in black grosgrain. Fully lined in black satin. Retailer's label at inside back neckline: "Neiman-Marcus" "Fur Label Authority" label inside left pocket.
Leather ensemble
Three-piece ensemble of purple leather. A) Overlay of rounded yoke shoulders with 2 1/2" center front webbed placket and 28" fringe around balance of hemline. B) Midriff top with 22" fringe along hemline. Sleeveless with center back leather strap lace-up closure. C) Mini skirt. Slightly A-lined. Center back zipper closure.
Dress
Cocktail dress of blue, aqua and white rayon/nylon blend brocade with gold metallic lurex threads in stylized chrysanthemum flower and semi-circle or rainbow motif. Knee-length. Center front zipper is hidden by ivory satin placket with 5 self-covered buttons. Double collar of brocade under and ivory satin upper. Short sleeves. Two patch pockets with flaps and ivory satin covered button on front at sides. Princess seams. Inverted pleat in back starts at waistline; half belt band on back waistline is finished inside princess seams. Lined in blue rayon jacquard with "Mori Hanae" imprint. Designer's label at center of upper back: "(Japanese characters) / Hanae Mori" Size "12" tag attached to center of base of designer label. Retailer's label above designer label: "Neiman-Marcus" Fiber content /care label above designer label, at center back neckline just below collar.
Day dress
Shirt style dress of blue cotton with tiny white check.
"Le Canned Dress"
Le Canned Dress A) Dress of nylon knit printed with purple, pink and orange triangles arranged in vertical stripes; raised band collar with two buttons covered in self fabric at center back; long sleeves gathered into cuff; straight silhouette with gathers at dropped waist; street length; lapped zipper closure at center back. Designer, retail and size labels at center back. B) Can of bright colored geometric print. Label: "Le/ Canned/ Dress/ The world's freshest dress,/ a Wippette delicacy in French Epicurean prints./ Net contents: 4 1/2 whole ounces/ Ingredients: Pure Joyce-Lon textured nylon/ that can be canned but can not wrinkle./ Hand packed and canned by/ Wippette.
Ensemble
Ensemble consisting of a brown linen dress and jacket. a) Brown linen dress. Sleeveless. Squared off v-neckline. Neckline and sleeves have black trim. Pockets have upturned flaps with same black trim. Brown silk lining at top--no lining in skirt. b) Matching brown linen jacket. Three black button closure in front. Black trim to match trim on dress. Long sleeve with black trim. Designer label in center neckline in jacket: "Geoffrey Beene"
Pantsuit
Cocktail pantsuit of white cotton "quilted" fabric with silver diamond pattern. A) Jacket. Hip length with high standing collar. Long sleeves. Two vertical front pockets. Seamed to create flare at hem. Center back zipper with three hook and eyes at collar. Fully lined in white fabric. Designer label at inside back; "Boutique / Jean Marie Armand / Paris / Made in France" Retailers label at inside back; "Made in France / Especially for / Neiman-Marcus" B) Pants. Full length. Narrow waist band. Center front zipper with hook and eye and top. Fully lined in white fabric. Slight flare to cuffs. Handwritten label; "22533.8.1390"
Lingerie ensemble
a) Full slip of yellow georgette crepe with off-white lace trim at top and hem; yellow bow appliqué at left-center hem, just above lace; spaghetti straps; hits at thighs. Label in side seam: Trillium b) Bra of yellow georgette crepe and off-white ribbed lycra; cups of yellow crepe with white floral lace over top and scalloped trim; adjustable straps of yellow crepe; hook and eye closure at back. Label: Ad Lib by Character
Hatlet
Hatlet of white beadwork.
Ivory cotton dress
Dress of ivory cotton formed as two layers of cotton muslin sewn together, lined in a third layer of pale shell-pink silk.
Novelty Hatlet
Hatlet of black plastic tubing.
Envelope for Simplicity Pattern #7727
Simplicity pattern 7727 to make shirt with convertible collar, front button closure with placket, and sleeve variations, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Envelope for McCall's Pattern #9506
McCall's pattern 9506 to make a dress with set-in sleeves, back zipper closure, dart-fitted bodice, optional cummerbund, and optional straps recalling folk dress, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Envelope for Simplicity Pattern #7656
Simplicity pattern 7656 to make a dress with flare, rounded neckline, and optional collar, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Envelope for McCall's Pattern #9520
McCall's pattern 9520 to make a dress with concealed front opening, shirt collar, and optional set-in sleeves, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Envelope for Simplicity Pattern #8006
Simplicity pattern 8006 to make men's meditation or "guru" shirt, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Envelope for Simplicity Pattern #7926
Simplicity pattern 7926 to make a "Nehru" jacket with slim fit and stand-up collar, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Envelope for Simplicity Pattern #7747
Simplicity pattern 7747 to make a tow-piece dress with v-neckline, lowered waistline, optional pleats, and optional set-in sleeves, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Envelope for Butterick Pattern #4739
Butterick pattern 4739 to make a suit with a short, double-breasted jacket, skirt with gathers worn below the waistline, and blouse with standing cowl neckline, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Envelope for Simplicity Pattern #7797
Simplicity pattern 7797 to make a dress with center front closure, shirt collar, long sleeves, and short length, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Envelope for McCall's Pattern #9585
McCall's pattern 9585 to make a dress with optional bell sleeves, French darts, and "regular or mini length," including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Envelope for McCall's Pattern #9183
McCall's pattern 9183 to make a dress with set-in sleeves, back zipper closure, lined and faced collar, and short length, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Envelope for Vogue Pattern #1372
Vogue Paris Original Pattern #1372 to make a loose-fitting lined jacket with bias shawl pointed collar, front and back yoke, and front button closure and dress with short set-in sleeves, a-line silhouette, jewel neckline, lowered waistline, and flared skirt with front button closure, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Cocktail ensemble
Cocktail ensemble of black chiffon and cream organdy with black maribou feather trim. A) Cocktail coat of doubled white organdy trimmed in horizontal rows of black maribou feathers. Sleeveless; no closure. B) Dress. Sleeveless with long torso of black chiffon. Faux drawstring neckline with string tie at center front. White organdy skirt is slightly flared and is trimmed in horizontal rows of black feathers; below knee length. Attached under slip of doubled white organdy. Hook & eye closure at left shoulder and zipper at left side. White grosgrain label at left hem: 276
Harlequin ensemble
Three-piece evening ensemble of yellow wool and harlequin print silk(?) in turquoise, pink and yellow. A) Jacket of yellow wool. Waist length with short sleeves; notched lapel. Center front opening with closure consisting of two bound button holes joined by a French cuff style fastener consisting of two spheres covered with red rhinestones joined by a yellow cord. Lined in harlequin print. Retailer Label: "Saks Fifth Avenue" B) Blouse in harlequin print. Sleeveless.Roll collar/turtleneck style collar Center back zipper. Lined in yellow silk(?). C) Skirt of matching harlequin print. Full-length; gathered into waistband. Left side zipper with hooks & eyes at waistband. Lined in yellow silk(?) as blouse.
Mini dress
Dress of black linen. Above the knee length; sleeveless; V-neck and V cutouts on front shoulders. Belt loops at sides (belt missing). Back closure of seven tiny black buttons with bound buttonholes. Fully lined. Retailer Label: Lou Lattimore / Dallas Designer Label: Tiffeau & Busch LTD / New York
Skirt suit
Two-piece wool suit in brown and cream wool twill check. A) Jacket of brown and cream wool twill check. Single breasted with three circular brown plastic buttons and bound buttonholes; notched collar. Long sleeves with three smaller matching, functional buttons and bound buttonholes. Side flap pockets with welts. Lined in brown silk. Designer's label: Norell B) Skirt of matching brown and cream wool twill check. A-line with 1-1/4 inch waistband. Center back opening with zipper and two hook & bars on waistband. Lined in brown silk.
Reptile skin pumps
Pair of pumps of mottled light brown/tan reptile skin. The shoes are designed with a rounded toe and squared-off vamp/instep. The edge of the upper has a border of small holes backed with black leather. The thick, chunky heel is covered with a black reptile leather, and flares to the base. Designer's label stamped inside: "Andrew Geller" Retailer's label stamped inside: "Neiman-Marcus" Handwritten inside: "4 1/2 B / 628 380 / 461323G" Measurements: Length: 21 cm. Width: 7.5 cm. Height 10 cm. Heel: 5cm (2") high on axis with cap.
Leather heels
Pair of sling-back shoes of hand-painted leather. The shoes are designed with a slightly pointed toe, cut away beyond toe-box. The single strap fastens at outer edge with a gold buckle. The heel is a modified Spike heel, covered with matching leather. The leather used is painted with a pale blue background on which is an over-all pattern of scrolling framework in beige and dark green, with rosettes, flowers, quatrefoils, etc. in greens, pinks, blues, etc. Maker's label inside: "Herbert Levine / Fine Shoes" and "Hand Lasted" Retailer's label inside: "Neiman-Marcus" Handwritten inside: "6AAA 9214-4L2 / 32769" Measurements: Length: 21 cm Width: 8cm Height: 15cm
One-piece swimsuit
One-piece swimsuit of bright yellow textured nylon/spandex blend. Fabric has a "lace" effect texture with rondells. Narrow straps, rounded neckline. Backless, strap across upper back with S-hook closure; button straps at hips. Built-in off-white strapless bra/cups. Maker's label at right side of bra: "Robby Len / Fashions" Size/Content/Union label by maker's label; Size 12 / 34; Content 70% Stretch Nylon; 25% Nylon; 5% Spandex;
Evening dress
Evening dress of light green satin. Full length. Empire waist. V-neck. Bust has decorative seams connecting up and out to sleeves and collar. Zipper closure down to just above waistline with hook and eye closure at top. Decorative knot and loop closure affixed on top of hook and eye closure--functional. Extra fabric covering most of zipper; not quite lapels. Long sleeves with zipper closures. Lined in darker shade of same green. Designer label at top center neckline: "Geoffrey Beene"
Print dress
A) Evening dress of multicolored pink silk. Full-length evening dress with innermost cream silk(?) sheath. Main dress of silk organza(?) printed with abstract floral design in cream, orange, pink, and purple/blue. High rounded neckline; long sleeves with "bell" ruffles at cuffs, with horsehair stiffening at rolled cuffs and with hook-and-eye fastening at wrists. Skirt of dress in two layers, an inner sheath of same organza, and an outer wrap layer of same material with ruffle along wrap edge. Center back closure zipper. Designer label inside: "Oscar de la Renta" Union label inside by zipper Size label: "6" B) With sash belt of matching organza.
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