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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.
Pumps
Slingback pumps of red satin with gold metallic leather at pointed toe.
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."
Skirt Suit
Skirt suit. A) Jacket of ivory wool with shirt collar with long, wide lapel that is rolled around toward the front and held in place by 2 gold coiled ornaments, one on each side; single snap closure at center-front with gold S-shaped ornament over; jacket is fitted at waist with two crescent seams; long sleeves with inner shoulder pads; two diagonal pockets at hips with lapels; lower hip length; lined in soft white synthetic. B) Pencil skirt of black wool with 4 panels and 1” waistband with diagonal snap closure at left back side; left back zip closure; 6” slit at front right; 24” length; lined in black synthetic. Size 38 Designer's label: "Thierry Mugler / Paris" "Made in France"
Evening Gown
Evening gown of dark brown, light brown, and golden yellow silk faille with black velvet bodice. Bodice has a sweetheart neckline and boning at bust; cap sleeves of black tulle heavily embellished with gold beads, brown bugle beads, and brown and black sequins with tassels of gold beads wrap around and trim the back. The full-length skirt of faille is dark brown at top, light brown in the middle and golden yellow at the bottom, each section wraps around from the back and comes to a triangular point at the center-front; under skirts of stiffened double black net. Center-back zip and hook and eye closure. Designer's label: "Bob Mackie"
Evening dress
Evening dress of silk chiffon layered skirt with a strapless bodice of floral embroidered olive green tulle; fitted bodice of fine olive tulle is embroidered of flowers and vines of green and violet beads and threads; long skirt consists of layered triangular sections of pink, olive, and pale orange silk chiffon with uneven hemline; waistline is dipped at center-front and center-back; center-back zip closure. Designer's label: "Vicky Tiel / Couture" Retailer's label: "Bergdorf Goodman" Two maker's labels
Ensemble
a) Shirt jacket of navy cotton in an open-weave mesh knit. Shirt collar. Center front button closure with 5 circular, navy plastic buttons with vertical, tailored buttonholes. Two flap pockets at bust with lapels and single, matching button closure. Long sleeves. Front vest is lined in dark blue cotton. Interior back waistline has a cord to cinch from within. Designer's label at center back neckline: "A-K-R-I-S-" Sizes on reverse of designer's label: "US 8 F 40 D 38" Content/care label at inside left seam. b) Pencil skirt of navy wool knit with 1 ¼” waistband and 2 darts at front left and right. Two darts at back. Center back zip closure. Fully lined in blue satin. 21” length.
Ensemble
Suit of yellow charmeuse silk embellished with chenille in a spider mum floral motif. a) Bolero style jacket. Fish mouth collar closed with self covered button. Long, set-in sleeves with three self covered, non-functioning buttons and bound buttonholes at hem. Fully lined. Designer's label at center back neckline: "Michael Faircloth / at / Lilly Dodson" b) Skirt of matching silk. Full, below knee length; gathers into a 3" waist band with four tucks. Four self covered buttons and fabric loops at left side. Fully lined in yellow silk with stiffened net underskirt. Designer's label at center back: "Michael Faircloth / at / Lilly Dodson" Label under waist of under structure: "Makola" with size tag beneath: "M" c) Shell blouse of yellow silk. Rounded neckline; sleeveless. Princess seams. Side seam invisible zipper and invisible center back zipper. Fully lined.
Ensemble - Jacket, Blouse, and Skirt
Ensemble of red quilted silk in pattern of small squares. A) Cropped jacket. Long, raglan sleeves. Center front opening with large, gold, rhinestone encrusted shank button and covered snap; bound buttonhole. Rolled collar with notched lapel. Lined in red silk satin. Designer's label at center back neckline: "Midon" B) Peg-top style skirt with wide 3-3/4" waistband. Added 2" band at hem. Side slit pockets. Center back zipper with 4 hook & bars on the waistband. Lined in red organdy. Designer's label at center back: "Midon" Cleaning instructions label with designer's label: "Professionally / Dry Clean Only" C) Shell blouse in red silk satin. Pullover style. Sleeveless with wide, rounded neckline. Armholes and neckline bordered with 1" topstitched band of self. Unlined.
Day Dress
Day dress of printed golden yellow silk patterned overall with purple, orange and red flowers, green leaves and black dots.
Dress
Dress of turquoise taffeta and black silk crepe. Main body of the cocktail length dress is black crepe with turquoise taffeta shawl collar which wraps around bodice and forms a caplet in the back. Sleeveless. Wrap around style fastens at inside right with 3 hook & eyes. Attached cummerbund style belt secures on the left at large turquoise bow with 2 hook & eyes. Bodice lined in matching turquoise taffeta; skirt unlined. Designer's label at right side seam: "Adele Simpson / New York / Made in U.S.A." Union label, cleaning instructions and size "10" tags attached below designer label.
Dress
Front-wrap dress of taupe check wool flannel. V-neck with pointed collar and notched lapel. Long sleeves with 2-1/2" cuffs and closure of two brown, circular button and tailored buttonholes. Side, wide welt pockets. Mid-calf length. Taupe grosgrain ribbon petersham; padded shoulders. Skirt lined in taupe synthetic; bodice unlined. Designer's label at center back neckline: "Adele Simpson" Size "12" tag, "100% Wool" and cleaning instructions tag on side seam. With accompanying belt of same fabric; 2" wide with self-covered buckle.
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 …
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.
Day Dress
Day dress of black crepe with yellow-gold print.
Ensemble - Dress and Bolero/Jacket
Dress ensemble of wool twill.
Coat
Coat of rust colored suede trimmed at cuffs, neck, center front opening and hem with cocoa colored fox fur.
Dress
Gown of violet purple jersey.
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.
Pants Ensemble
Pants ensemble of brown/bronze silk satin and wool crepe.
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"
Jumpsuit
Jumpsuit of black wool knit.
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.
Dress Ensemble
Dress ensemble of black wool crepe.
Pants Ensemble
Pants ensemble of cream wool and ivory satin.
Coat
Reversible coat of multi-fabric brocade in leaf motif and black Russian broadtail.
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.
Dress
Day dress of navy blue woven wool. Constructed to give the appearance of having a jacket trimmed with white buttons. Street length with flared bottom; short sleeves are folded and closed with three smaller matching white buttons. Double welt side pockets; unopened. Rounded neckline. Center back zipper closure. Lined in black synthetic; shoulder pads. Designer's label: "Louis Feraud"
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.
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.
Hat
Toque style hat of metallic bronze pleather. Asymmetric shape is approximately 7” high in front and 5” high at center back seam. Lined in black acetate. Designer's label: "from my / Private Collection / Frank Olive"
Pumps
Ladies shoes of black satin peau de soie with rounded toes. High heel. Designer's label: "Bottega Veneta / Made in Italy"
Day Dress
Day dress of blue silk with white dots and white linen collar and cuffs.
Dress
Dress in shift style of navy and cream wool. Dress is constructed in triangular blocks with top half the dress from left armscye to right hem in navy and the bottom half is cream. Mid-calf length; bateau neckline, Double welt pocket on front right side. Closure of five navy plastic buttons along left shoulder seam. Sleeveless. Lined in white synthetic. Designer's label at left side seam of lining near hem: "Adele Simpson" Retailer's label: "Neiman-Marcus" Union label, cleaning instructions and size tags at right side seam of lining.
Dress
Evening dress of black textured silk (possibly polyester). Cocktail dress, round neckline, short puffed sleeves, knee-length, princess-line sheath, dropped waist, bubble skirt, left back princess-seam hides zipper closure with two hook&eyes at the shoulderline; fully lined in black silk with shoulder pads.
Cocktail dress
Black brocade dress with velvet bow. Fitted. princess-line. dropped waist bodice with rounded neckline and full-length set-in sleeves. Slashed wrist openings with three loops and covered buttons as the closures. Centerback zipper closure with a single hook&eye at the neckline. Hip-level seam with above-the-knee. fitted skirt and double row of poufs. The poufs are separated centerfront with a large black velvet bow. Yoke lining of black organdy. Designer's label at inside left side seam: "Givenchy / Made in France" Handwritten style tag underneath designer's label: "75670"
Dress
A) Shirt dress of black rayon, cotton, and acrylic; vest of bodice is of a leather-like open-check fabric with two slanted patch pockets at bust with box pleat at center and lapels; shirt collar with open-square notched lapel and snap placket down center-front with snap covers of black squares; elbow-length sleeves; skirt with two patch pockets at each side with pleats below lapel; knee-length. Designer label: Thierry Mugler / Made in Italy / ACTIV B) Belt of black cotton backed with leather; covered rhombus buckle has one elongated angle; 34 ½” length.
Bathing ensemble
Bathing Ensemble of black and white lycra A) Blouson top of black and white diagonal striped Lycra; removable straps; elastic around top edge; bottom edge has band of black and white checkered Lycra; partially lined in nude Lycra. B) Brief bottoms of black Lycra; elastic around leg openings; unlined except for crotch. C) Cover up of sheer black and ivory striped triacetate and nylon; hip length; mandarin collar; open down center front with no closure; long sleeves with single button cuff. Designer Label: Gottex / Made in Isreal Retailer Label: Saks Fifth Avenue D & E) Removable straps for top. Thin bands of alternating black and white rectangles with plastic "z" hooks at ends.
Cocktail dress
Cocktail dress of black net and lace accented with black beads and sequins. Wide neckline; long sleeves with split hem. Knee length. Center back zipper. Lined in pale peach polyester.
Evening dress
Sheath dress of chartreuse green silk faille with a draped, off-the-shoulder asymmetrical neckline, accented with a large bow over the left breast.. It is elaborately draped and fitted; above-the-knee length, and it has a separate matching bow with tails.
Coat
Coat of grey wool. Knee-length; rolled collar. Four round grey buttons down center front. Faux welt pockets at breast angled down toward center front. Large welt pockets at hips angled up toward center front. Long sleeves gathered into cuffs with one button; shoulder has 2 pieces sewn at center back which go over the shoulders like a yoke and down the length of the sleeves. Top-stitched on collar, center front, hem, cuffs, pockets and seams. Dark colored lining in bodice area, which hangs to 2" below armhole.
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.
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"
Evening dress
Evening gown of red silk jersey with strapless bodice. Bodice is fan pleated with pleating converging at center front and back in a triangle. Full-length with dipped hem in back. Fully lined in red silk satin; left side zip closure; bust support structure within bodice with side hook and eye closure. Designer's label: "Carmen Marc Valvo"
Bathing ensemble
A) Bathing caftan of sheer black and ivory striped triacetate and nylon; full length; caftan style; slight gathers at neckline; front slit with self tie at neck. Designer Label: Gottex / Made in Israel Retailer Label: Neiman-Marcus B) Belt of sheer black and ivory striped triacetate and nylon.
Evening dress
Gown of black velvet. Strapless; full-length. Tulip-style with structured bodice. Lined in acetate with skirt slip trimmed in 2 ruffles of fine net; bottom skirt has 2 under-skirts of ruffled fine net. Center back zipper with hook and eye closure. Designer label: "Patricia Rhodes / PR" Size label: "6" Care/content label: "Velvet / 65% Acetate / 35% Rayon / Dry Clean Only / Made in USA"
Dress
Teal print silk dress. Princess-line. above-the-knee dress in a pink. purple and green floral motif print against a teal blue background. Open bateau neckline with draped rolled collar and centerfront bow. Full-length set-in sleeves. Zipper closure in left underarm seam. Boned inner bodice of white silk tulle and chiffon. White grosgrain bust and hip stays. Zipper closure down left side. Short zipper centerfront. disguised by bow. Piece lined in teal chiffon.
Ensemble
Ensemble of black velvet chenille. A) Top. Long modified tunic style bodice with fitted upper section, and flaring out from natural waist. Round neckline and long raglan sleeves with zippers at wrist. Center back zipper with hook-and-eye. Lined in black organdy. No labels in garment. B) Skirt. Tulip-style below-knee-length skirt with flare at hem. 1" waistband and center back zipper with hook-and-eyes at waistband. Lined in black organza. No label.
Evening dress
Evening dress of white and black printed silk faille; black spotted dalmation print against a white background; strapless; fitted, dropped waist bodice; rolled collar neckline draped to disguise closure; zipper closure in right sideseam with hook&eye at the neckline; asymetrical waistline seam falling from natural waistline centerfront to hip-level centerback; full, gathered overskirt with front lapped opening; bow accent off-left center front. The overskirt has an asymetrical hemline falling from just below the knee, center front to ankle-length at center back; fitted, thigh-length underskirt; inner bodice of boned white tulle and chiffon; bust pads and grosgrain bust and waist stays; right side zipper closure; bodice piece lined in white organdy; overskirt lined in white organza with horsehair support; underskirt lined in white organdy. Label stitched over left side bone of inner bodice.
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