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Tiered petticoat

Description: Petticoat of off-white/ivory nylon net. Full-length full-ruffled bell-shaped net petticoat of ivory nylon net trimmed with six tiers of gathered ruffles. Each ruffle consists of two layers of net edged with narrow ivory cording. The hem of the understructure is edged with a narrow band of nylon horsehair. Ivory grosgrain waistband secured with a single hook-and-eye. Designed to be worn over hoops. No label.
Date: 1955/1959

Robe

Description: Lounging robe of woven light blue wool and cotton. Shawl collar; long sleeves. Vandyke collar, sleeves and opening trimmed in ivory lace. Lined in blue chiffon. Retailer(?) label: Pearl Ford Maker(?) label under Ford label: Karam / New York B) Tie belt of matching fabric; 1 3/8" wide.
Date: 1955/1959
Creator: Ford, Pearl

Cotton petticoat

Description: Petti-hoop of steel hoops within a white cotton petticoat. A modified form of cage crinoline consisting of three graduated steel hoops that open with snaps that fit within horizontal pockets of the full-length petticoat. Petticoat has gathered waist and eyelet lace at hem. Maker's label sewn in: "Petti-hoop / Created by / Ru-Nell / Pat Pend #494517" Size label, "10".
Date: 1955/1965
Creator: Ru-Nell Manufacturing Co.

Hoop skirt

Description: Hoop skirt. White cotton skirt, with drawstring waist. Hem with thin trim of white lace. Skirt with three pockets running horizontally to hold wired hoops of graduated size, creating large conical/dome-shaped skirt. Maker's label at inside waistband: "Hoops! My Dear / by / I. & M. Co. / No. 2469855 U.S. Reg. no. 427955"; "Wash in luke warm / water, iron when / damp on wrong side / with cool iron".
Date: 1955/1975
Creator: Hoops! My Dear

Nylon petticoat

Description: Petticoat/slip. Full-length. Wide waistband of off-white elastic, with 3 hook-and-eyes to secure. Hem with narrow band of white lace. Inner layer of same, and attached to inner layer, between inner and outer layer, is a ruffle of white tulle. Maker's label at inside waistband: "A Sidney Bush / Original"; "100% Nylon / exclusive of / decoration"
Date: 1955/1969
Creator: Bush, Sydney

Short petticoat

Description: Petticoat of white tulle and nylon organza. Mid- to knee-length. Elastic waist. Upper panel of thin white nylon. Skirt composed of outer layer of off-white tulle divided into 5 horizontal bands by off-white satin ribbon, each band successively fuller. Inner layer of very fine nylon organza, also divided into 4 bands of increasing fullness. Maker's label at inside waistband: "Malco / Modes / San Francisco / Made in U.S.A. / 578 L"; "Hand Wash / Warm / No Bleach / Drip or / Fluff Dry / 100% Nylo… more
Date: 1955/1969
Creator: Marco Modes

Petticoat

Description: Petticoat of white nylon with three inner tiered net layers, and final inner layer of nylon. Left side zipper closure. Label at inside waist: "Sydney Bush / Original" Union Label. "012838"
Date: 1955/1965
Creator: Bush, Sydney

Maternity ensemble

Description: Maternity ensemble of bright royal blue silk faille: A) Top with scoop neckline and large tiered petals of self-fabric. Sleeveless with petals forming cap sleeves. A-line; falls to hips. Vertical double welt pockets at sides. Unlined. Designer's label at inside back collar: "Page Boy / Dallas" Tag at center back hemline: "Lot / Size 10" B) Kangaroo style straight skirt with U-opening at center-front which ties at waist sides and one from below to accommodate pregnancy. Two darts at back; fa… more
Date: 1955/1965
Creator: Page Boy Maternity

Red slip

Description: Slip of red nylon tricot with lace inset trimming neckline and plunging to top of stomach; lace inset above 2 1/4" hemline trim of pleated synthetic organza; 3/8" adjustable straps. Label inside at seam: Obverse: "Vanity Fair / Size 32 style 3-8-76" verso: "Nylon / Tricot"
Date: 1955/1969
Creator: Vanity Fair

Sandal

Description: Sandals of pink, round toe, open vamp constructed of narrow straps creating an open weave across top of shoe, slingback style, low stacked heel. Measurements: L: 24 cm. W: 8.5 cm. H: 5 cm. Heel: 4 cm, 1 5/8 inch Markings L&R: "Delman"
Date: 1955/1975
Creator: Delman

Black patent pumps

Description: Black patent pumps with calf vamp trim, pointed toe, accent on vamp, low rounded throat, low stacked leather heel. Measurements: L: 28 cm. W: 8 cm. H: 11 cm. Heel: 4 cm, 1.5 inches Markings Left & Right: "La Belle / by / mittens / for your feet / soft as a glove"
Date: 1955/1965

Leather pumps

Description: Pair of pumps of tan leather. Shoes are designed with round toe, and plain upper. Block heel, rounded at back, is of a clear Lucite or acrylic plastic, and tapers to base. Maker's label stamped inside: "Herbert Levine" Retailer's label stamped inside: "Neiman-Marcus" Handwritten inside: "9aa / 63076 / 1.42428L" Measurements: Length: 26.5 cm Width: 8cm Height: 10.5cm Heel: 4cm (1 1/2") high on axis w/cap
Date: 1955/1965
Creator: Herbert Levine, Inc.

Suede pumps

Description: Pair of black suede pumps. The shoes are designed with rounded toes, ornamented with gold mesh at tips of toe. Thick heel, tapering slightly to base. Manufacturer's mark stamped inside: "Delman / New York / London / Paris" and "Delman" Retailer's label stamped inside: "Sakowitz / Houston" Measurements: Length: 22 cm Width: 8cm Height: 13cm Heel: 7cm (2 3/4") high on axis w/cap
Date: 1955/1965
Creator: Delman

Slingback shoes

Description: Pair of shoes of black satin. Designed with a rounded toe in the "sling-back" style, the sides of the uppers extend up and back to form a strap to go around heel. A large satin bow is attached to instep. The low, 2" heels are of a modified French or Louis style, and taper to base. Stamped inside: "Custom Craft" and "Wool / Composition / Insole". Measurements: Length: 26 cm Width: 8cm Height: 8cm Heel: 5cm (2") high on axis w/cap
Date: 1955/1975
Creator: Custom Craft

Sandals

Description: Sandal of orange leather, squared open toe, six narrow interwoven straps across toe box, ankle strap with gold tone buckle, block heel. Stamped with "Back Street" "Made in Spain" with a hand insignia on inner. Measurements: L: 23 cm. W: 7.5 cm. H: 9.5 cm. Heel: 7.5 cm, 3 inches Markings L&R: "Black Street / made in Spain / feminine attire"
Date: 1955/1975
Creator: Black Street

T-strap shoes

Description: Shoes of navy leather, t-straps, pointed and squared toes, rounded vamp, low throat, d'orsay, stacked heel. Measurements: L: 25 cm W: 8 cm H: 13.2 cm Heel: 6.5cm (2 11/16 in.) Markings: Left- "herbert levine" Right- "Neiman Marcus"
Date: 1955/1965
Creator: Levine, Beth, 1914-2006 & Levine, Herbert

Leather pumps

Description: Pair of pumps of reddish brown leather. Shoes have gently pointed toes, and stitched detail around top edge of upper. 2 1/5" high stiletto heel covered in same leather. Designer's label stamped inside: "Herbert Levine" Retailer's label stamped inside: "Neiman Marcus" Handwritten inside: "5 1/2 AA 4222-7L0 / 25266"
Date: 1955/1965
Creator: Levine, Beth, 1914-2006 & Levine, Herbert

Blue pump

Description: Evening pumps of blue suede. Shoes have pointed toes and are lined in a blue/gray leather. 3 1/4" high stiletto heels of black leather, flaring slightly at base. Designer's stamp: Herbert Levine Retailer's stamp: Shoes / Nordstrom's / Portland - Seattle Handwritten inside shoe: "8AA H5101 / 25218" Measurements: Length: 25 cm Width: 8cm Height: 16cm Heel: 8cm (3 1/4") high on axis w/cap
Date: 1955/1965
Creator: Levine, Beth, 1914-2006 & Levine, Herbert

Reptile skin shoes

Description: Shoes of pale yellow fabric with silver "scale" pattern simulating snakeskin. Pointed toes, and silver leather lining in insoles. 3" high stiletto heels covered in same fabric. Maker's label stamped inside: "Herbert Levine" Retailer's label stamped inside: "Neiman Marcus" Handwritten notation in shoe: "5B 7L12.2LH / 33040" Measurements: Length: 22 cm Width: 7cm Height:15cm Heel: 8cm (3") high on axis w/cap
Date: 1955/1965
Creator: Levine, Beth, 1914-2006 & Levine, Herbert

Madras slingbacks

Description: Shoes of printed madras. Sling-back pumps, pointed toe, rounded vamp with moderate throat, narrow straps, pointed heels, colored stones embellishment. Measurements: L: 25.5 cm W: 8 cm H: 9 cm Heel: 7.4 cm (3 in.) Markings: Left- "Herbert levine" Right- "Neiman Marcus"
Date: 1955/1965
Creator: Levine, Beth, 1914-2006 & Levine, Herbert

Handbag

Description: Bagonghi style handbag of navy blue fabric with two signature “R” initials on the front and back in blue soprarizzo velvet. 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. Stamped: Roberta di Camerino / Italy / Neiman-Marcus / Leather Lined
Date: 1955/1965
Creator: Camerino, Giuliana Coen

Suede pumps

Description: Pair of shoes of black suede. Designed with a rounded toe, the shoes have a gold colored metal edge band at lower edge of toe, and between upper and heel. The 2 1/2" high chunky heel is covered in the same suede. Stamped inside: "De Fazzio / New York" Handwritten inside: "5 B 8244" Measurements: Length: 22.5 cm Width: 7.5cm Height: 12.5cm
Date: 1955/1965
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