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Neiman Marcus Collection Scrapbook: Volume 2, 1948-1952
Album containing catalog entries for items in the Texas Fashion Collection including a photograph of the item and text describing information known about the designer and manufacture date, provenance, and physical descriptions of the items.
Striped vest
Vest of red, white, blue, yellow and gray silk grosgrain ribbon. Retailer's label at inside back collar: "Made in Italy Exclusively for / Neiman-Marcus"
Lingerie ensemble
Lingerie set of ivory satin and sheer, with lace. A) Gown. Full-length. Sleeveless. V-neckline edged with lace band which continues to join inset lace band at raised waist. B) Robe of sheer nylon, long sleeves with button cuffs, CF opening edged with inset lace band, ruched band above inset band of lace at waist. Label: "Twynsette"
Tweed suit
Day suit of red, green, yellow and brown wool plaid. A) Jacket of plaid material, back sleeve, self covered buttons; lined. Retailer Label: Titche-Goettinger / Dallas B) Belt of self covered same plaid material; brown leather catch.
Cocktail ensemble
Cream satin cocktail ensemble with leaf and flower print A) Short jacket. short sleeves, opens center-front, but no method of closing B) Dress with buttons down the back. knee length, sleeveless Retailer Label: Neiman-Marcus C) Matching sash. ~1.5 inches wide
Knit ensemble
Black knit ensemble with cotton pique accents. Consists of: A) Jacket (top) with white cuffs and collar; six covered buttons down front; two front pockets Designer's label at inside back collar: "Henry / A La / Pensee" B) Matching calf-length black skirt with looped trim at top.
Day dress
Black rayon taffeta late day dress with fitted bodice and skirt of 5 tiers of knife pleats gradually widening from hips to hem where skirt becomes very full. Front opening to waist, self belt, long tapered sleeves. Small rounded white satin collar and large satin bow at high neckline. Dress may have had 6 tiers and been altered. A: Dress B: Belt Size 10 PATTULLO-JO COPELAND
Tailored coat
Tailored white serge coat, double-breasted with novelty enamel buttons, brass studded. Cut full in back and gathered into folds by adjustable belt. Separate side belts, wide notched collar, long sleeves, cuffed, pockets w/flaps. Size 10 Neiman-Marcus "Pietro" label
Purple satin evening slippers
Fenwyn, Neiman marcus. Purple satin evening slippers, cut out heel w/ one strap at instep. gilt, jeweled buckle. Fabric criss-crossed at toe in sandal style. toe out. Gold platform soles and heel tip. Size: 5 1/2m markings: left- none right- "Neiman Marcus Co. Dallas / Fenwyn / Trade mark reg'c"
Leather shoes
Tan suede shoe with leather inserts at throat and around back, rounded toe, moderate rounded throat, Mary Jane-style ankle straps, button closure, stacked moderate walking heel Measurements: L: 26 cm W: 7.5 cm H: 13.5 cm Heel: 6.3 cm, (2 1/2 in.) Markings: Right- "Narro /Rest / Heel / Trade mark reg."
Velvet mules
Black velvet mule with gold braid trim at throat, rounded toe box, high throat, lined in light pink silk faille, gold-toned leather insoles, low kitten heels. Measurements: L: 27 cm. W: 9.1 cm. H: 4.3 cm. Heel: 3.8 cm, 1.5 inches Markings L&R: "Gaymode / Sanatized"
Dress
Ensemble of black rayon/ cotton and tropical print of green. red. yellow. and purple rayon/ cotton. A) Sun dress has narrow straps. black bodice. slightly gathered skirt is black in front. print in back B) Overblouse of print has short kimono sleeves. backless black cummerbund waist with 4 covered round buttons Designer Label: Pat Premo / Fashion / A Wesley Simpson / Custom Fabric
Heels
Evening shoes of black satin with beading and faux jewels on platform sole and high heel. Open toe sandal design with gold leather tie that criss-crosses around ankle. Size 6 1/2 AAA. Label: The Smart Shop - Louis Leon; Palter Deliso Inc. - New York City Measurements: Length: 20.5 cm. Width: 6.5 cm. Height: 17 cm. Heel: 11.5 cm (4 1/2") high on axis with cap. Left Shoe: The Smart Shop / Louis Leon Right Shoe: Palter Deliso Inc./ New York City
Canvas pumps
Pair of off-white sling back pumps of canvas with open toe and small platform. Full label: "Palter De Liso Inc. / New York City / Neiman Marcus Co. / Dallas / Fenwyn Trade Mark Reg'd. / Capri Last" L: 21 cm W: 7.5 cm H: 13 cm Heel: 8 cm / 3 1/8 in. Left Shoe: Palter DeLiso / Capri / Last / Palter DeLiso Inc / New York City Right Shoe: Palter DeLiso / Capri / Last / Neiman Marcus Co. Dallas / Fenwyn / Trademark REG'D
Leather shoe
Single pump of brown and white suede. Designed as a sling-back spectator pump, the shoe has a 1/4" high brown leather platform and a rounded open toe. The toe box is of brown suede, and is decorated with scrolling lines of perforations, and has a border of perforations. The rest of the upper is of white suede, with an upper border of perforations, is cut-away a the heel, and has a single strap that goes around back of heel and secures with a and a small buckle. The 3 3/4" high heel is covered in brown leather, and tapers to base. Designer's label: "Palter De Liso Inc. / New York City" 2nd Designer's label: "Palter De Liso / Capri / Last" Handwritten notation: "6 1/2B / S469b5 / 7410-2 BH" ONE ONLY - for left foot. Measurements: Length 22cm Width 7.5cm Height 13cm Heel 7.5cm /2 5/8 in (@ axis)
Slingback shoes
Black patent leather sling back pumps. Open toe. Vamp decorated with grosgrain and black sed beads in flat shape similar to bow. Full label: "Palter De Liso Inc. / New York / Dover 18 / Size 6 1/2B" L: 22 cm W: 8 cm H: 12 cm Heel: 6.5 cm / 2.5 in. Left Shoe: Palter DeLiso / Nover / 18 / Palter DeLiso Inc. / New York City Right Shoe: Palter DeLiso / Nover / 18 / Palter DeLiso Inc. / New York City
Slingback shoes
Pair of sling-back pumps of black calf leather. Shoes have a narrow platform and are open toe. Rounded throat on vamp, which is decorated with applied oval detailing in 3 layers. Center layer of black grosgrain, upper and lower layers of black leather. Oval cut-out in center of detail. Ankle-strap fastens with small rectangular black metal buckles. 3" black-lacquered French set-under heel similar to a spike form. Handwritten in side of each shoe: "6 1/2 B / r28514 / 1510-6BF" Stamped inside both shoes: "Palter DeLiso / Capri / Last" Stamped in left shoe: "Palter DeLiso inc / New York City" Right shoe with inlaid woven cloth label: "Neiman Marcus Co. Dallas / Fenwyn / Trade Mark Reg'd" Measurements: Size: 6 1/2 B; 21 cm. long; 8 cm. at widest; 14 cm. at highest; Heel: 8.4 cm. (3") high along axis with cap.
Pumps
Opera pumps of black kid leather, squared toe, black grosgrain ribbon bow. Stitching and perforated decoration around throat and top line. Leather sole, French heel 2" high. Delmanette by Delman N.Y. Paris. N.M. L: 23 cm W: 7.5 cm H: 12 cm Heel: 5 cm / 2 in. Left Shoe: Neiman-Marcus Co. / Dallas Right Shoe: Delmanette / Styled by Delman / New York-Paris
Dress
Black wool crepe beaded cocktail dress. Short sleeved, straight skirt. Brown bugle beads and sequins hand-sewn all over. Brown taffeta sash.
Shoes
Pair of brown suede D'Orsay Pumps. The shoes have brown suede rounded toe box and heel area, but are open at sides to the sole. Small inverted V cut at front creating "peep-toe" effect. On top of vamp is sewn on brown suede "tie" forming the effect of a bow. Brown suede ankle strap. 3 1/2" thick spike heel covered in brown suede. Marked inside heel of both shoes: "17061-1 / 6 S / 11310X"; Stamped on sole of both shoes: "Pandora / Footwear" Measurements: Size 6S; 22 cm. long; 7.4 cm. at widest; 17.5 cm. at highest; Heel: 8.8 cm. (3 1/2") high on axis with cap. Left Shoe: Pandora / Footwear Right Shoe: Pandora / Footwear
Leather mules
Mules of brown/oxblood suede. The shoes are designed with rounded, open toes. The toe-box/instep is formed of brown/oxblood suede with two diamond-shaped cut-outs across instep, with gold kidskin bands across narrow points between openings. The high French heels are covered with same suede. Retailer's stamp inside right shoe: "Neiman-Marcus / Dallas" Measurements: Size 7 1/2 Length 24cm Width 7.4cm Height 7.5cm Heel 7cm/2 5/8in (@axis)
Sportswear dress
Dress of purple rayon crepe. Below knee length; cap sleeves. V-shaped neckline. Center back zipper closure from deep V-shaped back with ruching below waist and tie of self. Unlined; shoulder pads.
Wool ensemble
Day suit. A) Jacket of green knit wool. Short, with long sleeves. B) Blouse of rust-orange knit. C) Tweed skirt, street-length. D) Caplet of material matching skirt, forms a hood.
Skirt suit
Suit of red wool twill. A) Jacket has notched collar with very pointed collar and large round lapels, left collar point has a large bound buttonhole in it, double-breasted, closes with 2 bound buttonhole and covered buttons, 4 slanted bound pockets: left chest, right waist and both hips, front rounded at hem, back has pointed yoke, long sleeves without cuffs. Designer label: Signed by / Grace E. Curry / Chicago B) Skirt is straight-line, kick pleat at hem, zipper at left hip.
Tartan coat ensemble
Tartan plaid dress with black wool overcoat trimmed in green and red tartan plaid. A) Coat of heavy black wool with plaid piping, double breasted with angled rows of black round plastic buttons, notched collar trimmed with piping, square patch pockets at natural waist trimmed in piping, a-line, knee-length, fully lined. Designer's label inside back collar of coat: "Norman Hartnell / Paris Londres" Sewn to designer's label is small label: "Made in France" B) Shirtwaist-style dress of red plaid with dark green and white plaid pattern, pointed collar, center front button placket with black round plastic buttons from neckline to natural waist, rounded patch pockets at slight angle at chest, long set-in sleeves with narrow cuffs, insert at natural waist, full a-line bias skirt, side zipper.
Hooded raincoat
A) Raincoat of iridescent brown "elkskin". Street length. Full-length sleeves w/buttons at cuffs. CF opening with 4 large brown circular buttons. Angled slit pockets at sides. Unlined, back of fabric showing a dark royal blue-ish face. Designer's label at inside right flap: "A Main Street / Original / of / Cohama / Iridescent / Elkskin / Acetate Rayon and Cotton" B) Detachable hood of same, which buttons to jacket.
Dressing gown
Dressing gown or robe of purple-red or maroon machine-made lace with floral design. Small round collar in tow pieces that overlap at center back. Center front closure of three loops and one remaining self-covered button. Full-length. Half- length dolman sleeves. Light pink tricot lining. Designer's label at center back neckline: "Odette Barsa / Original"
Black chiffon nightgown
Black full length chiffon nightgown with V neck. Lace trim 1-1/2 inch around neckline; and 3 inch wide shoulder straps of sheer fabric. Empire waistline. Label: Tailored by Ro Jene.
Maid's uniform
Maid's uniform of white polyester/cotton blend with light green stripes. Below-knee-length, with short sleeves. White collar and cuffs with scalloped edging. Center front opening on bodice with hidden snap at throat an 4 small circular mother-of-pearl style buttons. Natural waist waistband of self, with single button off-center to left. Skirt with front opening from button to hem, with hidden snaps behind placket. Skirt with slight pleating at front sides to waistband, and cut to create fullness/ A-line. Small patch pocket at upper left breast, two large diagonally-opening slit pockets at hips. Maker's label at inside back collar: "White Swan / Uniforms", with care instructions on reverse
Maid's uniform
Maid's uniform of white polyester/cotton blend with light blue stripes. Below-knee-length, with short sleeves. Scalloped white collar and edging on cuffs. Center front zipper. Small patch pocket at upper left breast, two large patch pockets at hips. Maker's label at inside back collar: "White Swan / Uniforms", with care instructions on reverse Style/size/content tags behind maker's label. 65% Dacron polyester, 35% cotton; Style 1685; Size 20 1/2.
Cocktail dress
Cocktail dress of beige lace with a pleated satin midriff, beading done in sequins and seed pearls. Label in left side beneath arm hole reads "Ursula/Beverly Hills"
Alligator pumps
Green-brown or olive alligator pump with button at side. Spike heel, pointed toe. Measurements: L: 25 cm W: 7.4 cm H: 14 cm Heel: 8 cm, (3 in.) Markings: Right- "Balmain / Paris Mexico"
Alligator Pumps
Light brown alligator pump with button at side, spike heel, pointed toe. Measurements: L: 25 cm W: 7.2 cm H: 14 cm Heel: 8 cm, (3 in.) markings: Right- "Balmain / Paris Mexico"
Leather pumps
Pump of black calf leather, flat grosgrain bow in the style of a buckle, high narrow throat, pointed toe, mid-heel. Measurements: L: 26.5 cm W: 7 cm H: 10 cm Heel: 4.5 cm (1 3/4 in.) Markings: L- "Neiman Marcus"
Faille pumps
Black faille pumps with black jet bows. pointed toe. French (?) heel Measurements: L: 27 cm W: 8 cm H: 12.3 cm Heel: 6.3 cm (2 1/2 in.) Markings: "margaret jerrold"
Silk pumps
Pumps of ivory silk satin with oval rhinestone embellishment on vamp; 1 3/4" chunky heel; off-white leather interior. Size 7 AA Markings: L- "Saks-Fifth Avenue" R- "Designed by / Roger Vivier / Paris"
Voile bathing suit
A) Dressmaker style over-bathing suit of pink voile with printed brown dot. Wide tucked cummerbund, gathered skirt and deep V-shaped bodice tying at shoulders. Center back button closure. B) Maillot of pink jersey. Shoulder straps button on back. Lined in pink cotton; center back zipper. Designer's label: Carolyn Schnurer / Design
Wool coat
White tailored coat of serge wool. From card: Tailored white serge coat, double-breasted with novelty enamel buttons, brass studded. Cut full in back and gathered into folds by adjustable belt. Separate side belts, wide notched collar, long sleeves, cuffed, pockets w/flaps. Size 10 Neiman-Marcus "Pietro" label
Suede pumps
Tan suede shoe with leather inset; 1 button. sabot. round toe Measurements: L: 26 cm W: 7.5 cm H: 13.5 cm Heel: 6.3 cm, (2 1/2 in.) Markings: Right- "Narro /Rest / Heel / Trade mark reg."
Velvet mules
Black velvet mule with gold braid trim Measurements: L: 27 cm. W: 9.1 cm. H: 4.3 cm. Heel: 3.8 cm, 1.5 inches Markings L&R: "Gaymode / Sanatized"
Lace robe
Robe of light brown nylon and light brown machine-made lace of netting and leaf motifs, wrap-style, shawl collar, belt of self at natural waist, calf length, long kimono sleeves, unlined. Label: Neiman Marcus
Satin gown
A) Evening gown of bright brown satin and black velvet with matching brassier. Form fitted bodice of brown satin narrows at waist and dips to a center front seam, where fabric is gathered and drapes down to full-length; black velvet skirt surrounds center front fabric and creates a fullness at hips. Handwritten cloth tape label in skirt: "Charles James 47" B) Brassier. Designer's Label: "This is an original / Madame Adrienne / 35 other pat. pend. / pat. 3072879"
Suede rain boots
Pair of rain boots of brown suede and fur. Designed with rounded toes, the shoes extend above ankle and zip up from vamp to upper edge. End of zipper is concealed behind edging of brown beaver(?) fur which secures with a snap at outside edge. High arch, low heel. Designed to fit over shoes with medium height Cuban-style heels. Stamped on sole: "Glove / Originals" and "5" L: 24 cm W: 8 cm H: 18.5 cm Heel: 4 cm / 1.5 in.
Leather pumps
Pump of brown calf, rounded toes, round vamp with pointed detail with gold embellishment, stacked heel. Measurements: L: 26.5 cm W: 7.5 cm H: 12.5 cm Heel: 6.5 cm, 2.5 inches Markings L&R- "Hill and Dale / Made in America"
Hat
Calotte style hat of raspberry wool felt knotted with light blue and raspberry terry cloth and folded under wired brim. Red grosgrain headband with black grosgrain tie for securing hat to head. Stamped inside crown: Imperial / 100% Wool / Made in USA / Milford Wool / Hat Body Corp
Handbag
a) Handbag of pale pink/ beige leather. Double handles attach to side pouch pockets lined in pink faille. Center section with inverted frame covered in matching pink leather and self-covered button clasp closure. Lining of navy blue satin with two patch pockets and one zipper pocket. Maker's stamp: Waldman Width: 9" Height: 7 3/4", without handle Height: 13 1/2", with handle Depth: 1 1/2" b) Change purse of navy blue satin with twist clasp closure of brass. Length:2 3/4" Width: 3 3/4" c) Mirror. Rectangular with rounded corners. Length: 3 1/2" Width: 2 1/2"
Handbag
Cordé style handbag of black cord/gimp in two geometric designs. Single handle. Gold rectangular frame with flip clip closure. Lined in black taffeta with zipper pocket. Maker's stamp: Genuine / Cordé / Made in U.S.A. Width: 10 1/4" Height: 5", without handle Height: 9", with handle Depth: 2"
Dress
Dress of black rayon crepe in an asymmetrical design with diagonal pink rayon crepe left side shoulder and sleeve. Pink diagonal line meets under left arm with hanging pink fabric accent. High V-neckline with black fabric draping at left. Mid length skirt with draped accent down left. Two black hanging ties at left side seam waist. Long, tapered sleeves. Center back zipper closure. Unlined; shoulder pads. Designer label: Adrian / Original
Print ensemble
Coat ensemble of black African inspired print in rows of stylized animals, spiral/concentric circles and lines on gold background. a) Dress. Street length; long, full dolman sleeves. High, straight neckline. Skirt gathers at natural waist. Center back zipper closure with hook & eyes at neckline. Unlined; shoulder pads. b) Coat of black wool jersey with matching African print lining. Styled with cape shoulders that become a hood. Attached full length scarf. No closure; shoulder pads. Designer label: Adrian / Original Note: Print is in a style variously described as "jungle"; "Egyptian"; and "Greek Geometric Period".
Leather shoes
Shoes of black suede with soles of red leather. Continental heels; squared vamp. Left shoe stamped: "Neiman-Marcus Co. / Dallas" Right shoe stamped: "Design by / Evins"
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