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Gold-tone pendant
Pendant ornament/plaque. Shaped plaque of gilt brass with textured front and circular hole with thick border. South American(?) influence. Two loops on back to string on a necklace or belt. Maker's marks on reverse: "Mary McFadden / Handcrafted" Measurements: 4 3/4" at widest x 4 3/4" high.
Belt plaque
Belt ornament/plaque. Circular plaque of gilt brass with hammered texture on front and thick edge border Circular hole at center and triangular "cut" from edge to center hole. Two wide loops on back to string on a belt. Maker's marks on reverse: Mary McFadden / Handcrafted Measurements: 3 1/2" diam.
Belt ornament
Belt ornament/plaque. Circular plaque of thin sheet of gilt brass with shallow repousse design of a stylized figure, South American(?) influence. With two loops on back to string on a belt. Maker's marks on reverse: "Mary McFadden / Handcrafted" Measurements: 3 1/2" diam.
Red pumps
Pumps of red leather with square toe and low squared off vamp, block heel Measurements: L: 24 cm W: 7.5 cm. H: 12.5 cm. Heel: 6.5 cm, 2.5 inches Markings: Left- "Made in Italy / Expressly for / Lou Lattimore" Right- "Vaccari / Italy"
Evening heels
D'orsay pumps of black silk satin with pointed toes, low rounded vamp, ankle strap of black self adorned with strands of white prong-set stones, secured with a silver-tone buckle, stiletto heels Measurements: L: 23.5cm W: 7.5cm H: 15 cm Heel: 7.8 cm (3 3/16 in.) Markings: Left- "herbert levine" Right- "Neiman Marcus"
Leather sandals
D'Orsay pumps of yellow snakeskin ("pitias") leather. Yellow snakeskin ("pitias") with metallic silver leather piping. Low, pointed toe cap. Pointed, open toe. Swirled pattern with silver from inside toe to outer vamp along toe cap portion; also at outer heel cap portion. 1½" (3.8cm) modified pyramid-style covered heel. Natural leather sole; stamped at shank, "designed by Susan Bennis Warren Edwards, hand made in Italy, 7." Lined in gold metallic leather. Inside label, shoe #4593. Measurements: L: 24 cm W:7.5 cm H: 9 cm Heel: 3.5 cm (1.5 in.)
Bird hatlet
Hatlet of brown velvet. The open-crown hat is formed of a hollow square with down-turned sides and corners, covered in brown velvet and edged in tiny pearls. "Flying" around the hat are 8 golden stamped metal hummingbirds. One wing of each bird is hinged, allowing movement of the birds as the wearer moves their head. Over all is a brown net veil "capturing" the hummingbirds, with scattered gathers of 4 pearls. The underside is edged in brown grosgrain ribbon, and has two small plastic combs attached to secure hatlet to wearer's head. Sewn onto the inner ribbon is maker's label: "Bes-Ben / Made in Chicago". Also sewn onto inner ribbon is hand-written label "917". Measurements: 14 x 15 cm. without net; 10 cm. from base of brim to highest tip of bird wing.
Evening heels
Shoes of black grosgrain creating an open lattice structure for the vamp, with stones in the open diamonds, pointed toe box, straps of self along the sides, curved stiletto heels Measurements: Length: 21.5 cm Width: 7.5 cm Height: 10 cm Heel: 8cm (3 1/4 in.) Markings: Left- "herbert levine" Right- "Neiman Marcus"
Silver pumps
Shoes of silver kid leather, squared toe box, rounded vamp, low block heels of clear acetate. Measurements: L: 27 cm W: 7.5 cm H: 10.5 cm Heel: 4.25 cm, 1.5 inches Markings: Left- "herbert levine / Kiddo / Last" Right- "Neiman Marcus / kiddo / last"
Leather pumps
Shoes of black calf; pump with stacked high heel; tie vamp detail. Measurements: L; 23 cm W: 7.25 cm H: 12.25 cm Heel: 6.5 cm, 2.25 inches Markings: Left- "Neiman Marcus" Right- "Fenwyn"
Silk pumps
Shoes of black and blue silk. Sling-back pump; Stiletto heel; bow trim. Measurements: L: 22 cm W: 8 cm H: 10 cm Heel: 8.5 cm (3 1/8 in.) markings: Left- "Hand Lasted / Herbert Levine / Fine Shoes" Right- "Hand Lasted / Neiman Marcus"
Silver sandals
Shoes of gold and silver, sandals, square to box, vamp created of six thin leather straps crossing over the foot and gathered in the center, with straps of self secured with a silver-toned buckle, block heel Markings: Left- "Neiman-Marcus" Right- "herbert levine"
Slingback pumps
Shoes of beige faille, slingback pump, slightly squared toe box, narrow straps of self, secured with a small gold-tone buckle, short kitten heel. Measurements: L: 26 cm W: 7.5 cm H: 6 cm Heel: 5 cm (2 in.) Markings: Left- "herbert levine" Right- "Neiman Marcus"
Slingbacks
Shoes of light brown leather, slingback pumps, black pointed toe caps, squared vamp opening, straps of self with small bronze-toned buckles, stiletto heels. Markings: Left- "herbert levine" Right- "joseph"
Metallic pumps
Shoes of gold and silver leather, styled as slingback pumps, pointed toe box tipped in silver leather, low round vamp in gold leather with thin straps to side around back, narrow stiletto heels. Measurements: L: 24 cm W: 7 cm H: 8.5 cm Heel: 7 cm (2.75 in.) Markings: Left- "Herbert Levine" Right- "Neiman Marcus"
Ankle boots
Ankle boots of black calf leather, pointed toe, wide throat, stacked stiletto heel. measurements: L: 24cm W: 7cm H: 17cm Heel: 9cm (3 1/4 in.)
Pumps
Shoes of black patent leather in sling pump style, pointed toe box, high vamp, narrow sling back straps secured with buckle, shaped wooden heel, Markings: Left- "herbert levine" Right- "joseph magnin" Measurements: L: 25 cm W: 7 cm H: 9.4 cm Heel: 7cm (2 3/4 in.)
Bagonghi handbag
Bagonghi style handbag of navy blue fabric decorated on the front and back in blue soprarizzo velvet pocket designs with white velvet belt buckles; front right “pocket” has gold-tone signature “R” in belt form. Rectangular inverted frame covered in fabric matching body of bag. Gold-tone plunger-style closure. Bound handle of matching fabric with gold-tone clips and chain links. Inner compartment of blue leather has zippered pocket and two patch pockets. One pocket contains plastic tortoiseshell framed mirror stamped “Neiman-Marcus” and card printed “Mr. and Mrs. Henry Sterne Jacobus, Jr.” Stamped:"Roberta di Camerino / Italy / Neiman-Marcus / Leather Lined"
Art Deco-style handbag
Handbag of black quilted/ribbed silk in art deco style with black enameled gold flip top bar frame trimmed in red bezel set cabochons. Contoured handle of matching black quilted/ribbed silk. Lined in black silk with two side pockets edged in gold thread. Stamped designer's label: "Charles Blair / 374 R. St. Honoré / Paris" Stamped retailer's label: "Made in France / for / Neiman Marcus Co."
Evening slippers
Evening slippers of pink mesh heavily trimmed in pearl beads, colored rhinestones and silver thread embroidery in floral motif. Rounded toe tips trimmed in pearlized pink paillette flowers. Louis heels covered in silver leather; collar of silver leather. Silver leather soles and insoles. Designer stamp (left shoe): Herbert Levine Retailer stamp (right shoe): Neiman-Marcus Measurements: L: 23cm W: 7.5cm H: 9cm Heel: 4.5cm / 1 3/4in
Snakeskin handbag
Structured handbag of off-white snakeskin. Single handle of matching snakeskin backed in leather with fasteners of metallic gold. Rectangular frame of metallic gold with elongated, oval-shaped flip closure with inserted snakeskin. Lined in pink leather with double slip pocket on back wall and single slip pocket on front wall; piped in white leather. Four dome-shaped feet of metallic. Maker's stamp: Bellestone Measurements: Width: 10 1/4" Height: 7 1/2" without handle Height: 12 1/4" with handle Depth: 2 1/2"
Shoulder bag
Shoulder bag of blue leather and tan linen with caning on front flap panel. Single strap of matching blue leather; hidden snap closure under front flap. Interior lined in tan linen on flap and back sidewall and brown microsuede on front sidewall; brown imitation leather trim on interior. One interior zippered pocket. Retailer label: Made in France especially for / Neiman-Marcus Measurements: 21.5 cm L, 16.5 Cm H (without strap), 4 cm W
Brocade clutch
Clutch purse of blue and gold (major colors) silk brocade; other colors present are purple, light pink, dark pink, and green. Trapezoidal shape; wrist strap of matching brocade that lays flat against back. Inverted frame. Brass and ivory tab closure. Ivory on tab painted to depict horseman wearing green tunic and gold turban riding red horse with gold saddle near a pond with reeds; horseman is holding gold bird; entire scene is surrounded by dark-blue and gold floral border. Lined in red silk satin; slip pocket now deteriorated. Contains compact case of red silk in fold-over style; lined in ivory with mirror and powder puff in pocket. No labels. Measurements: Width: 7 3/4" (at bottom), 5 1/4" (at top) Height: 4 1/2" (at corners) 4" (in middle) Depth: 3/4"
'Fly fishing' blouse
Blouse of olive green silk with 'fly fishing lures' print. Center front closure of spherical gold shank buttons with bound buttonholes; long modified raglan sleeves with matching buttons on narrow cuffs. Wide shawl collar can be tied as a neck scarf. Unlined. Designer Label: Claire McCardell Clothes / by Townley
Ankle boots
Ankle boots of gold and tan/brown on black brocade. Stiletto heels; pointed toes. Designer label: Beth Levine for Herbert Levine Measurements: L: 24cm W: 8cm H: 18cm Heel: 9cm (3 3/4 in.) Size: 6 1/2M
Day dress
Day dress of red plaid cotton. Strapless neckline with princess seams. Midi length; full circular skirt gathers into waist. Slit pockets at front side seams. Boned bodice is lined in self fabric; skirt is unlined. Center back zipper closure. Designer label: Willi Wear / Willi Smith
Striped blouse
Blouse of striped multicolored silk in red, black, yellow, purple, and turquoise. Long sleeves. Collar of red and black silk. Button down front with five heavy buttons with “I” logo on centers. Patch pockets low on hip with stripe slightly offset. Lined in black silk. Designer's label at center back neckline: Isaac Mizrahi Size “S” tag Content/care tag: 100% silk / care over / dry clean / Only / Made in USA
Wedding dress
Wedding dress of bias-cut, double-faced washed ivory silk satin with raw edges. Inverted pleats at midriff. Sleeveless with self-covered buttons across reverse seam on shoulders. Below-knee length (cut at reception). Center back zipper closure hidden by reverse seam and self-covered buttons matching shoulders. Unlined. Designer label: Sartel B) Cropped riding style jacket of black cotton taffeta. Long sleeves; notched lapel. Trimmed with diagonal placket and self-covered buttons at sides. Inside breast pocket is made from detailed section of suspenders left to bride by her grandfather, Stanley Marcus. Lined in black cotton: padded shoulders. Designer label: Sartel Size and content/care tag at left side seam. C) Garment bag for dress in brown fabric on zipper side and black synthetic fabric on opposite side with "Massimo Bizzocchi" stamp.
Day dress
Dress of kelly green wool crepe. U-shaped yoke is piped in matching green satin. Long sleeves gather at 2-1/2" cuffs with bound satin hem and closure of two satin covered buttons and barred buttonholes. Standing collar is bound in green satin. Dropped waist is pleated at sides with splits up sides; hem and side splits bound in matching green satin. Center back zipper closure. Lined in green silk. Designer's label at left side seam: Galanos Retailer's label at right side seam: Neiman-Marcus Cleaning instructions tag with designer label.
Silk suit
Pantsuit of green silk bengaline: A) Jacket. Hip-length, with long sleeves. Single-breasted center-front opening, with 2 large circular self-covered buttons. Lower part of jacket opening with wide band across bottom edge keeping it closed. Lined in dark green silk. Built-in shoulder pads. Designer's label: “Galanos” Retailer's label: “Neiman Marcus” Care label: “Professional / Dry Clean / Only” B) Slacks. Full-length, wide legged, with turned-up cuffs. Very narrow waistband. Left side zipper. Lined in dark green silk as jacket.
Dress ensemble
Ensemble of pale blue silk faille. a) Dress in sheath style. Rounded, shallow neckline; sleeveless; princess seaming; knee-length. Center back zipper with eye-and-hook closure at top. Pale blue silk lining; 3 inch hem line. Designer's label at left of zipper: Bill Blass / Made in U.S.A / of Imported Fabric Three care labels at inside left waist. Size label at inside left waist: "8" b) Coat has open front with high, round neckline and wrist length tapered sleeves. Knee-length; flaring to hem. Slit pockets at waist; lined in ecru silk. Designer's label at back neckline: Bill Blass
Flowerpot handbag
Handbag of ivory leather covered in ivory and green woven fabric with front in flower basket motif in beads with painted green background and three brass bee details. Title "flower basket" at right side of handbag and designer initials "ec" and copyright symbol on left side. Beading in predominantly orange, green, yellow, and white. Back leather strap detail runs down center back with five gold studs; folds across top forming strap to turn lock closure. Double leather handles. Top and bottom of bag bound in white leather; bottom of handbag in rectangular dark stained wood with rounded corners. Interior pouch with patch and zipper pockets. Designer stamp: Collins / of Texas Measurements: Width: 9 3/4" Height: 8 1/2", without handle Height; 13 1/2", with handle Depth: 4"
Hummingbird handbag
Wooden box purse hand-painted on lid with a view of two hummingbirds in green, white, red, and black, feeding off of trumpet vine flowers in red/orange with green leaves; all outlined in black. Titled "Humdingers" and labeled "Bristow" with "ec" initials in lower left hand corner. Brass hinged lid with black leather strap and twist lock closure. Arched white vinyl handle with brass caps. Inside of box with mounted circular mirror. Inner label: "Enid Collins' / Original Box / Bag by / Collins / of Texas" Measurements: 7 15/16" wide x 2 3/8" deep x 6" high (box), 11" high with handle.
Patterned dress
Dress of ivory silk jacquard of ivory polka dots and a red, green/ teal, and blue striped pattern. Mid-calf length; loose, straight silhouette; high round neck. Long dolman sleeves that narrow at wrist. Back has four button and loop closure; unlined. B) Sash of matching fabric. Pointed at the ends.
Box handbag
Wooden box purse with white vinyl loop handles secured with brass/gold plated studs. Front of box with painted design of seven various colored birds on a branch. Titled in painting: "for the birds . . . ". Signed in painting: "ec / [copyright symbol]". Hinged lid painted with single bird on a branch. Interior of box with evidence of now missing oval mirror.
Box handbag
Box handbag of blond colored wood with hand-painted green turtle design accented with green teardrop beads and white flower beads. Two green starbursts painted in top corners of lid; titled "poki" at bottom right and "ec" designer initial and copyright symbol at bottom left. Brass hinged lid with gold ball flip clip closure; single white arched handle with gold tips. Interior top contains mirror; unfinished wood on interior. Designer's stamp inside reads: "Copyright / Enid Collins" Measurements: Width: 8 1/2" Height: 4" , without handle Height: 9 1/4", with handle Depth: 1 3/4"
"You are my type" handbag
Wooden box handbag with lid of box in hand-painted black and white bold type design titled "you are just my type". Designer's initials "ec" and copyright symbol at bottom left of lid. Brass hinged lid with gold ball flip clip closure; single arched black handle with gold tips. Top interior of box contains mirror; interior wood is unstained. Designer's stamp inside reads: Enid Collins' Original Box Bag / by Collins / of Texas Measurements: Width: 8 1/2" Height:8 3/4" , without handle Height: 4 1/8", with handle Depth: 2 1/4"
Leather handbag
Handbag of black leather with black snake skin trim. Double handles of black snake skin attached on each side by hinged fasteners of metallic gold with snakeskin inserts. Zipper closure of snakeskin extends to form tabs at the ends with gold tone flip clips; teardrop shaped gold zipper pull with black cabochon. Lined in black faille with two slip pockets and two zipper pockets. Four cone-shaped feet of metallic gold. Includes change purse of black faille with rectangular gold frame and twist closure; measures 4" x 3 1/4"". Includes double sided, oval-shaped mirror; measures 3" x 2 1/4". Designer's plaque of metallic gold: Judith Leiber Evidence of missing (retailer?) label. Measurements: Width: 9 3/4" Height: 6 1/4" without handle Height: 11 1/2" with handle Depth: 2 1/2"
Leather handbag
Handbag of beige reptile skin (possibly snake skin) constructed with a center section with inverted frame and scalloped gold tone flip clip closure. Double handles of twisted metallic gold with decorative ram's heads ends. Front and back sections lined in light orange moire silk; innermost pocket lined in pink leather with double slip pockets on one wall and one slip pocket with item holder on opposite wall. Includes change purse of pink leather with gold frame and twist closure; measures 4 1/2" x 2 3/4". Includes beveled mirror backed in pink leather; measures 3 1/2" x 2 3/4". Designer's stamp inside reads: "Martin Van Schaak / New York" Measurements: Width: 9 3/4" Height: 6 1/4" without handle Height: 8" with handle Depth: 2 3/4"
Dress
Cocktail dress of yellow nylon. Body of dress is made up of rayon stitched into thin bands of piping that are looped and stitched together resembling crochet; attached yellow crepe underdress. Boat neck dips to deep U-shape in back; sleeveless; A-line; knee length. Center back zipper closure on underdress; overdress has hook closures from neck to center back. Retailer Label: Lou Lattimore / Dallas Union Label: "BBGN / 905345" Maker's tag: Order No 3354 / Style E / Size / Remarks 403 14" "Brand" Label: Cameo / Evening Fashions
Leather handbag
Handbag of orange leather in flat rectangular shape; small square tab of self material embossed with lion face on front face of handbag; top-stitching of orange thread; detachable shoulder strap, zipper closure, inner lining of tan leather with zipper pocket ; plaque reads, "Anne Klein / by Caldiron". Measurements: Width: 11 1/4" Height: 8", without handle Height: 30 3/4", with handle Depth: 1 1/4" Designer's stamp inside reads: " Anne Klein / by Caldiron (also features small lion face)" ** Tag reads, "Made in China / Genuine Leather"
Beaded handbag
Handbag of plastic beads arranged in pattern of multi-colored flowers on clear background; colors include gray, orange, light green, dark green, light blue, dark blue, pink, and purple; bottom of bag in clear beads; top-opening with gold-tone snap closure; one handle on each side of off-white satin with one open-top pocket on one side of bag; label at top of pocket reads: "Made in Italy for / Neiman-Marcus". Measurements: Width: 9 1/4" Height: 9", without handle Height: 5 1/4", with handle Depth: 3"
Plastic handbag
Structured handbag of plastic in imitation of mother-of-pearl; rectangular, with one plastic handle, brass fasteners, lined with white floral damask fabric. Width: 7 3/4" Height: 6", without handle Height: 11", with handle Depth: 2 3/4" Designer's stamp tag inside reads: "Hand made design / In HongKong / Exclusive design / by Stylecraft / Miami "
Draped dress
Dress of white and gold lamé. Wrap-style with two large hook and eye closures on waistline; five small hook and loops on center front close the bodice which comes to a low V in front. Skirt gathers into waistline; hem slopes up in front. Long sleeves; no collar. Unlined. Designer label: Bill Blass Union label, size and care tags. b) Matching tie belt which comes to a point at the ends.
Ribbon dress
A) Dress of beige ribbon. Ankle length, with 3/4 length sleeves. Collar has single lapels, worked to form a bow at lowest point. Center front zipper closure. Unlined. Inner petersham belt of thin white elastic with hook-and-eye closure. Designer's label inside skirt at side seam: An Original / Ann Fleischer / Hand Knit Retailer's label inside bodice at back collar: Neiman-Marcus / Trophy Room B) Belt of self fabric; 1 1/2 inches wide with single snap and hook-and-eye closures.
Skirt suit
Suit of ivory knit includes (a) jacket with round neckline. long sleeves with three buttons at cuff. Jacket is trimmed in red and navy knitted bands around edges and on the four bound pockets. The matching ivory skirt (b) is straight with a slit on the left side. also trimmed in navy and red knitted bands.
Patterned blouse
Blouse of black polyester with design of wavy white squares centered with large white and yellow circles. Rounded neck with attached ascot. Long sleeves gather into 3 3/4" cuffs with closure of three black buttons matching button down front. Maker's label: MLM / Mayer-Lang-Marquis, Inc. / Atlanta, GA Content/care/size tag
Silk blouse
Blouse of ivory silk crepe. Double-breasted with spread collar and notched lapels. Long sleeves with rounded, vented cuffs and single button closure. Designer label: Calvin Klein Retailer label: Neiman-Marcus Size and care tags.
Suede handbag
Clutch purse in envelope style of medium-brown suede accented with reptile leather band horizontally across front flap with brass-tone belt buckle. Fold-over style with large open pocket and one small zipper pocket under flap. Hidden snap closure under flap; reptile leather piping on edge of main portion of bag. Pockets lined with tan faille. Maker's stamp: bd / bienen - davis Measurements: Width: 12" Height: 8 1/2" Height: 16" (unfolded) Depth: 1" b) Coin purse of double-layered tan faille matching inner lining of bag. Inverted rectangular frame covered in off-white faille. Ball twist closure of metallic gold. Measures 4" x 3 5/8" c) Mirror. One-sided with black plastic encasement. Front of frame bears logo "Neiman- Marcus" on top; back has "bienen - davis" stamp in lower right corner. Measures 3 1/2" x 2 7/8"
Knit dress
Dress of ivory knit with red and black windowpane check below a black seam that circles the empire bust; upper portion and long sleeves of plain ivory knit trimmed in black. Black bow with long ties at round neckline; knee-length. Center back zipper closure; unlined.
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