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Heels

Description: Pair of pumps of purple suede. Shoes have rounded toe, and 2 1/2" high heels which taper to base. Stamped inside: "Renato" Stamped inside is partly illegible make/model information. Measurements: Length: 22 cm Width: 7cm Height: 12cm Heel: 6cm (2 1/2") high on axis w/cap
Date: 1955/1975
Creator: Renato

Cardigan

Description: Cardigan sweater of light brown cashmere trimmed with a double row of white seed beads around the neckline and at the opening. Short sleeves; neckline trimmed with white seed bead flowers having rhinestone centers. Hook & eye closure at neckline. Retailer label: Neiman-Marcus
Date: 1950/1959

Blouse

Description: Blouse of ivory white nylon with vertical pin-tucks at front. Floral net appliqué and cut work over bust. Short sleeves with cuffs; pointed collar. Center front opening with five hemispherical ridged off-white plastic buttons. No labels in garment.
Date: 1955

Velvet handbag

Description: a) Handbag in satchel-style of red cesellato velvet in an open basket-weave design against an ivory silk background. Exterior pouch pockets are bound in red velvet (binding detaching). Double handles of red velvet cord. Hinged brass frame with push button plunger style closure at side of frame. Fully lined in red leather with two interior patch pockets and one zippered pocket. Combined designer/retailer stamp: Made in Italy / by "Roberta" / Of Camerino / Expressly for / Neiman Marcus Width: 12… more
Date: 1955/1965
Creator: Camerino, Giuliana Coen

Beaded evening dress

Description: Ballgown of pale platinum satin embroidered with crystal beads, silver and white bugle beads, crystal teardrops, rhinestones and sequins in floral designs. Sleeveless with modified sweetheart neckline and deep V-shaped back. Full length; full skirt. Raised waist is piped with same fabric. Center back zipper supported with three hook & eyes. Interior of bodice is of matching satin with silver bugle beads and rhinestones at shoulders and is lined in netting with boning. Petersham of white grosgra… more
Date: 1956
Creator: Galanos, James, 1924-2016

Velvet handbag

Description: Handbag of sopararizzo velvet in red, green, purple and blue wide vertical stripes. Single handle of velvet in green and purple with trim and back of black leather. Corner guards of black leather at all top and bottom corners. Inner lining of black leather with two side pockets and one zipper pocket with inner lining of black moiré silk. Plunger closure and round slide opener of metallic gold; left side button slides to right to open. Measurements: Width: 13" Height: 8", without handle Height:… more
Date: 1957
Creator: Camerino, Giuliana Coen

Leather handbag

Description: a) Baguette handbag of black leather with single handle of gold rigid chain with black leather tips. Square snap closure. Lined in black faille with three patch pockets and one zipper pocket. Designer stamp: Rosenfeld Width: 8 1/4" Height: 6", without handle Height: 8 1/2", with handle Depth: 1 1/2" b) Mirror. Rectangular. Double sided with beveled edges and cut corners. Length: 3" Width: 2" c) Hair comb of tortoise shell plastic material. Length: 3 3/4" Width: 1"
Date: 1950/1959
Creator: Rosenfeld, Harry

Leather handbag

Description: Hand bag of mustard colored leather with single short formed handle and gold trim. Accordion pleated bottom. Rectangular gold frame is inverted across the top. Molded double knot flip clip closure. Embossed white/black faux snake lining; slit pocket lined in black satin and one zippered pocket. Measurements: 22cm L, 17cm H (w/o handle), 8cm W.
Date: 1955/1959
Creator: Mondaine

Navy blue leather handbag

Description: Structured handbag of navy blue leather with contrasting trim straps of red leather. Rectangular inverted frame of red leather. Double corded handles of red leather with gold fittings; have detached and are stored in bag. Gold tone flip clip closure. Domed brass feet. Lined in navy blue faille; pocket designed as single large accordion pocket with zipper pocket and patch pocket piped in gold. Designer stamp: Rosenfeld Measurements: Width: 8" Height: 5", without handle Height: 8 1/2", with handl… more
Date: 1955/1965
Creator: Rosenfeld, Harry

Leather handbag

Description: Accordion handbag of brown marble patent leather with brown top-stitching. Two accordion pleats. Single handle of matching brown patent leather with tips of metallic gold and rounded brown plastic ball swivels on top of flap. Flip closure of a brown plastic circle and rod of metallic gold; closure flips forward to open. Pouch pocket in inner front face. Lining of brown grosgrain with two patch pockets, and one zipper pocket on inner divider. Designer's stamp inside: Rosenfeld / Genuine/ Patent… more
Date: 1955/1965
Creator: Rosenfeld, Harry

Box style handbag

Description: Box style handbag of chocolate brown patent leather with single handle of brown marbled plastic with decorative gold trim tips. Gold tone flip clip closure in double circular design. Lined in medium brown leather with attached beveled mirror in lid and accordion patch pocket. Designer stamp: Rosenfeld / Genuine / Patent Leather Measurements: Width: 7" Height: 5" , without handle Height: 9 1/4", with handle Depth: 4 1/4" b) Mirror. Rectangular with rounded corners. Stamp reads: "Lewis" with cr… more
Date: 1955/1965
Creator: Rosenfeld, Harry

Clutch handbag

Description: Clutch of brown patent leather with top-stitching of brown. Rectangular shape with beveled gold tone rectangular flip clip closure. Lining of medium tan satin with two patch pockets. Alternative serpentine chain handle of metallic gold on interior of purse. Designer stamp: Sydney / illegible (with spinning wheel logo) Measurements: Width: 5 1/2" Height: , without handle Height: 12 1/4", with handle Depth: 1 1/4"
Date: 1955/1965
Creator: Sydney

Leather handbag

Description: Handbag of hot pink leather with single handle and gold tone trim at handle base. Fold over envelope flap with hidden snap closure. Double pleated, accordion bottom. Lined in pink faille with center divider. Patch pocket piped in gold with zipper pocket and additional patch pocket; opposite side has decorative slit pocket lined in navy satin. Coin purse of pink faille with brass frame and ball twist closure; lined in pink satin. Double sided hand held mirror stamped with designer's label. Desig… more
Date: 1955/1965
Creator: Reich, Nicholas

Evening purse

Description: Handbag of ruched black faille with one strap. Gold metallic frame with twist closure. Lined in black satin. Attached coin purse of black satin. Rectangular mirror with picture of Jesus printed on back. No labels.
Date: 1950/1959

Evening handbag

Description: Evening handbag of black velvet. Looped handle of black velvet with center knot. Gold rectangular frame trimmed in rhinestones across top with front flap; flip closure of metallic gold with rhinestone tab. Lining of black satin with three pockets. Designers stamp: Bag by ... Josef Width: 7" Height: 7 1/4", without handle Height: 13 1/2", with handle Depth: 1 1/2"
Date: 1950/1959
Creator: Seibel, Josef

Clutch

Description: a) Envelope style clutch handbag of mint green satin. Snap closure with pearl accent encircled in rhinestones. Lining of navy blue satin; two inner pockets and one zipper pocket. Designer's label: MM Width: 10" Height: 5 1/4" Depth: 1 3/4" b) Double sided mirror. Rectangular shape with rounded corners; beveled edges.
Date: 1950/1959
Creator: Moskowitz, Morris

Velvet handbag

Description: Handbag of red cesellato velvet with black and red design. Contoured handle in matching velvet. Brass push knob style plunger closure. Lining of black leather with zipper pocket, two patch pockets, and four circular item (lipstick) holders. Combined designer/retailer stamp: Made in Italy / by "Roberta" / Di Camerino / Expressly for / Neiman Marcus Measurements: Width: 14 1/2" Height: 11 1/2", without handle Height: 15", with handle Depth: 1"
Date: 1955/1965
Creator: Camerino, Giuliana Coen

Handbag

Description: Handbag of lime green leather gathered into rectangular inverted frame. Single handle of matching leather. Flip snap closure of square metallic gold with rectangular matching leather pull tab at front. Lined in lime green taffeta; zipper pocket with leather pull tab and double patch pocket piped in gold. Change purse of lime green taffeta is attached to purse though center brass axel; center divider of gold piped matching fabric; ball twist brass closure. Designer's stamp: Koret Measurements: … more
Date: 1950/1959
Creator: Koret, Inc.

Reptile handbag

Description: Handbag of black reptile. Rectangular frame of metallic silver is inlaid with matching reptile skin. Single handle of black reptile backed in black leather. Flip closure of metallic silver. Lined in black moire; patch pocket and zipper pocket attached to patch pocket. No labels. Width: 10 1/2" Height: 7 1/4", without handle: Height: 11 1/2", with handle: Depth: 2 3/4"
Date: 1950/1969

Handbag

Description: a) Handbag of black fabric with drawstring closure; circular base. Maker's tag: Sloane's Original / D Pat. #136523 / Pat. No. 2.107.347 Width: 10 1/4" Height: 6", without handle Height: 7 1/4", with handle Depth: 7 1/4" b) Wallet of black synthetic. Envelope style with flap closure and two interior pockets. Length: 3" Width: 4 1/2" c) Circular black velvet fabric. Pin tucked with evidence of light stitching. Length: 7 3/4" Width: 6 1/4"
Date: 1950/1959
Creator: Sloane Bros.

Velvet handbag

Description: Bagonghi style handbag of soprarizzo velvet in green and purple with black leather trim. Center front design resembling the sun; single handle of black leather. Rectangular frame is covered in black leather. Central slide plunger closure with pull tab and two side rectangular slide plunger closures (slide to outside edge of bag to open). Lining of black leather with two patch pockets and one zipper pocket. Designer stamp: Made in Italy / by "Roberta" / Of Camerino Measurements: Width: 10 1/2" … more
Date: 1959
Creator: Camerino, Giuliana Coen

Scarf

Description: Scarf of beige silk printed with crest inspired design of an orange-brown lion above two dark green heraldry helmets with plumes. Rolled hem of olive green. Maker's label printed in corner: Echo Measures 27'' x 26''
Date: 1955/1969
Creator: Echo
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