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Brocade dress

Description: Dress of silver and gold large flowers/leaves on gray/pale black ground. Street-length. V neckline. Sleeveless. Panel crosses front and secures at hip with hook, covering side zipper. Bow at waist. Lined in brown. Retailer's label at inside back neckline: "Neiman-Marcus"
Date: 1960

Evening coat

Description: Pale gray velvet evening coat. 3/4-length coat with 3/4-length saddle sleeves. Underarm diamond shaped gussets. High rounded neckline and centerfront opening without closure devices. The neckline, front opening and cuffs are piped in gray velvet. The main body of the evening coat is constructed of pieced, alternating vertical bands of gray velvet and iridescent gray lurex braid accented with twisted cellophane threads. The sideseams are slit from the hem to mid-thigh. Pockets at sides, openingsā€¦ more
Date: 1965

Tea or afternoon dress

Description: Cocktail dress of off-white tucked poplin and lace inserts at yoke and hem. Sleeveless lace shoulders; street length. Scalloped hem with scalloped lace inserts. Center back zipper. Lined in layers of ecru and ivory organza; boned bodice lining. Ecru satin belt with bow and trailing ends.
Date: 1963
Creator: Stark, Karen

Beaded dinner dress

Description: Cocktail/dinner dress of off-white / beige silk. Mid-length chemise-style with 1" standing collar and long sleeves. Heavily beaded floral patterns depicting leaves and plants at cuffs of sleeves and along a band 3 1/2" up from hem. Beadwork includes pearls, clear bugle beads, rhinestones, gold sequins, and small clear beads. Zipper closure along center back. Dress is lined in white silk crepe. Retailer label in back of collar: "Lou Lattimore/Dallas"
Date: 1960/1969

Fringe jacket

Description: Jacket of off-white lambskin leather with leather fringe at bodice seam, sleeve seams, patch pockets, and hem. Closure of three large self-covered buttons; notched lapel. Lined in silver synthetic. Retailer's label at inside center back neckline: "Ring & Brewer / Dallas / Texas"
Date: 1960/1969

Western ensemble

Description: Western-style ensemble of purple cotton with yellow gold floral embroidery: A) Shirt. Long sleeves. Yellow piping on collar, pockets, sleeve cuffs, and yoke. Yellow enameled snap closures on opening and sleeves and as trim ends on pockets. Label in back of collar reads, "McClure's / Ft. Worth" B) Skirt with matching floral embroidery. Below knee length. Zipper closure.
Date: 1960/1969

Graphic coat and dress

Description: Dress ensemble of herringbone twill in navy blue geometric print incorporating circles and triangles on bright red background. A) Coat. Single breasted with four square navy blue buttons and bound buttonholes. Long suit sleeves; 4" lapels; mid-length. Matching half belt across the back from the side seams with matching buttons at ends. Lined in navy blue fabric. B) Fitted dress with princess seams and slightly flared skirt. Round neckline; short sleeves. Center back zipper. Lined in navy blue.ā€¦ more
Date: 1960/1969

Cocktail ensemble

Description: 2 piece cocktail ensemble of cream twill tape simulating chantilly lace. A) Jacket. 3/4 sleeve; collarless; buttonless of all over cream twill tape. Lined in cream silk crepe. Retailer's label at inside back collar: "Maison Mendessolle / San Francisco" B) Dress. Cap sleeves; bateau neckline; long back zipper; A-line of all over cream silk twill tape. No labels in dress.
Date: 1960/1969

Harlequin ensemble

Description: 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 styleā€¦ more
Date: 1968

Embroidered evening ensemble

Description: Skirt ensemble of peach silk crepe with beading and embroidery in floral and foliage vine motif. a) Blouse. Long poet sleeves have cuffs with red embroidery and silver seed beads giving smocked effect; closure of two self-covered buttons. Rounded neckline. Center back closure of self-covered buttons supplemented with covered snaps. Retailer's label: Made in France Especially for / Neiman-Marcus Maker's tag at center back neckline. b) Skirt of like material and embroidery. Full length.
Date: 1960/1969

Party dress

Description: Girl's party dress of white Fortrel & Avril blend. Off the shoulder, divided, cap sleeves with ruffling detail that is carried down front and around sides and back of full skirt. Square neckline; skirt gathers at waist. Lace trimmed attached cotton half slip with bell at front right. Label inside dress: 65 fort / 35 avril / Style I898 / Size 4 YR Retailer's label: Martha's / Miniatures / Denison, Texas
Date: 1965
Creator: Tredway, Martha

Child's sunsuit

Description: Child's sunsuit/romper of blue cotton with white straps, belt, and two applied ducks on front right. Vertical pin tucks on bodice trimmed with four buttons. Square neckline. Sleeveless. Elasticized leg holes with white piping. Closure of two functional buttons at center back opening.
Date: 1960/1969

Evening ensemble

Description: Evening ensemble consisting of: A) Dress of navy blue shantung. Straight silhouette with flare at hem. Floor length. Under bodice of white thin fabric; rounded neckline; sleeveless. Center back zipper. Retailer's label: "Neiman-Marcus" Union Label. B) Over blouse/jacket of white fabric. Fitted with princess seams; waist length with band at waist. Long sleeves with self-covered button and snaps on cuff with bound buttonhole. Peter Pan collar with bow. Center back zipper (zipper broken) with hooā€¦ more
Date: 1960/1964

Evening dress

Description: Evening dress of silver organdy embellished with metallic dots. Bodice has braided silver three-strand spaghetti straps. Ruffle, crumb catcher neckline. Full skirt gathered from waist with five gathered tiers of same over under dress of silver tinsel. Center back zipper closure; white grosgrain petersham. Lined in cream silk with light silver sateen ruffle at hem.
Date: 1960/1990
Creator: Ventura, Jane

Evening dress

Description: Evening dress of navy blue wool crepe. Moderate high rounded neckline with V-back; sleeveless. Empire waistline with shaping seam and bust darts on bodice insert. Bodice insert extends to form stylized bow accent on center back at base of V neckline. Narrow, semi-fitted ankle-length skirt. Slit in left seam of center front panel to just below knee-level. Center back zipper closure from neck to hipline with hook&eye at neckline. Fully lined in navy blue silk. Swing tack at slit facing. Designerā€¦ more
Date: 1960/1969
Creator: TrigĆØre, Pauline

Evening dress

Description: Evening dress and stole of emerald green silk brocade in oriental inspired chrysanthemum motif. a) Dress in princess line sheath style. Full-length, flared; sleeveless. Wide, moderate scooped neckline across the front and deep V-neckline across the back. The back neckline is accented with a wide spread collar and is accented with a simple knotted bow that laps the zipper. Center back zipper closure from mid-back to hip-level with a single hook & eye at the neckline. Below-the-waist seam pocketā€¦ more
Date: 1964
Creator: TrigĆØre, Pauline

Cocktail dress

Description: Cocktail dress of black chiffon with feathers and paillettes. Chiffon bodice with skirt trimmed in black pailettes and ostrich feathers. Sleeveless; narrow collar. Center front closure of self-covered buttons with snaps below waist. B) Slip of black chiffon. Nude spaghetti straps; lined in black organza. Designer's label: Pauline TrigĆØre Retailer's label: Neiman-Marcus
Date: 1965
Creator: TrigĆØre, Pauline

Cocktail ensemble

Description: 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 ā€¦ more
Date: 1968
Creator: TrigĆØre, Pauline

Dress

Description: Dress of navy wool crepe with 4" satin band at hem. Long raglan sleeves; jewel neckline. Gored skirt is mid-calf length; slightly A-lined. Side slit pockets. Fully lined in navy silk. Center back zipper closure. Designer label: Pauline TrigĆØre Retailer label: Neiman-Marcus B) Belt of navy satin over leather. Double strand with rectangular buckle.
Date: 1965
Creator: TrigĆØre, Pauline

Dress

Description: a) Shift style dress of black wool jersey knit with 2" stripe of red knit across the top of the shoulders and down the length of the long sleeves. 1" standing collar. Center back zipper closure; lined in black silk. b) Attached tie belt of black wool knit.
Date: 1965/1985
Creator: TrigĆØre, Pauline

Evening dress

Description: Evening dress in halter style of creme French silk satin with hot pink and olive green velvet flowers and leaves. A-line, floor length dress is slightly gathered at round neck. Backless, with five vertical cords of same from waist to neck. Attached green velvet ribbon belt. Lined in white synthetic chiffon.
Date: 1964
Creator: Ventura, Jane
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