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Silk dress
Dress of green, gold and white silk fabric; v-neck; 3/4 in. sleeves; zipper down back Retailer Label: Neiman-Marcus
Silk afternoon dress
a) Mauve peau de soie afternoon dress with belt. Rouched sleeves, asymmetrical hem. b) belt of same-colored leather.
Three-piece suit
Brown wool knit three-piece suit. a) Jacket of brown wool. 3 brass buttons CF and 3 on each long sleeve; 2 front flapped pockets. "Geistex / Geist & Geist Inc. N.Y. / 1000% Pure Virgin Wool" "medium" b)Sweater of brown wool. Long sleeve, pull over; round neckline with "v" cut out. c) Pants of brown wool. Slight flare, 1" waist band; no pockets. d) narrow belt of self for pants, snaps, with faux rectangular gold-colored buckle.
Evening gown
Black velvet evening gown with black lace at the top of the strapless bodice. Floor length.
Matching suit
Pants ensemble of white and silver; and pale blue polyester. A) Vest of white knit with metallic silver plastic threads. 2 front pockets with no front closure. Retailer's label: "Lord & Taylor" B) Shirt of pale blue polyester. Long poet sleeves with fitted cuffs, tuxedo pleats are front center; 5 self covered buttons down CF and 3 at each cuff. Designer's label at cb neckline: "11 RN 10609 12 / Malbe / RN 10609 Union Label Care label. C) Pajama pants of same white knit with silver material. Wide leg cut; CB zipper closure with hook and eye in wide waistband. 2 slit pockets at hip. Designer label at front waistband: "Chuck Howard" Union label at right seam Size: 10 Care tag Style/make tag D) matching thin silver leather belt with rectangular silver-colored metal buckle. Stamped on reverse: "10 Chuck Howard 206".
Twill suit
Suit (jacket and skirt) of light brown tweed flecked with cream, yellow, green, red, orange, etc. A) Jacket. Waist length. No collar. CF opening with 5 circular mottled brown plastic buttons. Long sleeves, each with single button at wrist. Two pockets at hips, smaller ones at upper bust. Lined in gray-mauve. Tag in back of collar says, "Bergdorf Goodman/ On the Plaza/ New York" Tag behind label, part printed part handwritten: "Bergdorf / Goodman / On The Plaza - New York / Mrs. R. Lloyd / Date: 10/15/53 No. 75290" B) Skirt. Knee-length Slightly a-line. Fan pleat from hem on front(?). Left side zipper. Tag in skirt: Same as undertag from jacket.
Wool suit
Suit of golden brown wool. AA Jacket of golden brown wool. CF opening with two buttons low near hem; 3/4 sleeves; fully lined in green crepe. B) Skirt of same; mid-length; partly lined in green crepe; with front box pleat; side zipper. Two labels in jacket. Retailer label: "Bergdorf / Goodman / On the Plaza / New York", behind which is stitched a second label with hand-written notes on buyer, date, and style: "Mrs Rose L Lloyd, 6-1-49, 94329" Single label in skirt, same style of label as second label in jacket, with different notes: "Mrs R. Lloyd, 6-24-49, 94328"
Taffeta coat
Coat of yellow-gold silk moire taffeta. Evening, clutch coat has raglan-saddle sleeves, a modified shawl collar, and 3/4 length lantern sleeves. Retailer label in back of collar: "Neiman Marcus Co./Dallas/New York/Paris."
Chambray blouse
A) Blouse of soft blue denim. Styled as a vest, the blouse is of pale blue, very soft denim. No sleeves, center front opening with 4 circular buttons resembling obsidian (silvery to black as light changes). At each side the side seams overlap and are open from hem partway up blouse to allow access to under layers which contain slit pockets. Blouse is lined with white fabric printed with all-over repeat of Mr John signature/logo. No other label in blouse. B) Matching belt of same fabric. Designed as an exaggerated cummerbund, widening at center and narrowing to long straps at ends. Center section with row of 17 large circular brass/gilt metal grommets. Designer's label sewn to inside of center section: "Mr. John"
Cashmere dress
Dress of medium brown cashmere; slight ring collar; knee-length; 2 slanted flap pockets at hips.
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"
Lace cocktail dress
Cocktail or short evening dress of ivory crocheted lace over pink satin back shantung with pink self belt. Machine made lace of Venetian type with re-embroidered medallions. Dress with natural waistline, bateau neckline, sleeveless and slightly full skirt. Back zipper with hook & eye. Weighted hem. Has been altered at waist (cut) to shorten. Atypical of Norell. Designer's label at center back hem: "Norman Norell / New York" Union label on opposite side of seam from designer's label (most cut off).
Tweed suit
Cocktail ensemble of cream/blue/gold brocade of blossoms and scrolls. A) Jacket. Waist length, with small collar. CF opening with no closures, long sleeves with 3 functioning buttons at wrist of each. All edges trimmed with metallic gold braid/piping. Lined in green metallic brocade(?), and with chain at hem. Designer's label at center back neckline: "Chanel" B) Dress. Matching fabric. Slightly below knee length. Sleeveless. Scooped rounded neckline. Somewhat "wrap" style, with front opening to slightly left of center secured with hidden snaps and hooks & eyes, with 4 decorative buttons on bodice. Green metallic thin tie-belt at waist, sewn to back of dress. Inside skirt are two hooks to secure, one hook on a tie, and one tie. Lined in same fabric as jacket. No labels in dress.
Tweed dress
Day dress of black and grey tweed. Tea-length; short sleeves. Two large black buttons in front above zipper.
Evening dress
Evening gown of off-white chiffon. Gathered at waist giving straight but very full skirt with unpressed pleat effect. Gathered strapless empire top. Boned in bodice and lined in white taffeta. Skirt consists of two layers of chiffon over an attached white crepe underskirt. Metal zipper at center back. Designer's label: "Scassi" Orange paper tag on inside seam of underskirt: "C Wheaton"
Sailor-inspired dress
A) Daytime dress of oyster white linen designed as a "Sailor Dress". Straight silhouette and short sleeves. Blue "sailor collar" trimmed with two bands of white linen. Sleeves are likewise edged in a wide blue band with two white linen stripes. Red silk faille tie fastened with hook & eye closure in back. Street-length skirt has two patch pockets at front. Three darts at front sides and two at back sides. Zipper closure at left side. Unlined with petersham of oyster grosgrain ribbon with hook-and-eye closure. Designer's label at bottom left side seam at hem: "Traina-Norell / New York" B) Narrow navy blue belt backed in leather. Simulated patent leather (?) facing. Illegible marks on back.
Graduation dress
Dres of ivory white cotton organdy. Round neckline; short, ruffled sleeves. Long, tiered, ruffled, and scalloped skirt.
Evening dress
Ballgown of pink silk satin. Strapless edged in a band of same. High waist. Very full balloon/bubble skirt, heavily gathered at waist. Wide vertical pleated panel attaches at waist and extends down and under front of skirt creating a slight pick up with bow at waist. Bodice is boned and lined in crepe silk. Inner panels of horsehair and hoop for support. Bodice has center back zipper which continues as inner skirt zipper and is concealed with a hook and eye and small bow at top. Skirt has snaps at center back.
Wild silk suit
Suit of ecru woven tussah (wild) silk consisting of 3 pieces: Size 10 A) Jacket of a slightly textured ecru/pale tan Tussah silk. Notched shawl collar, long sleeves with non-function single button at each cuff matching, center front opening with 5 circular mother of pearl buttons which are actually two buttons, a smaller stacked on a larger - cuff buttons are same. Two pockets, one at each hip. Hem, edges of opening, pocket flaps, sleeve hems, collar all slightly padded. Lined in cream silk printed with Mr. John logo in gold. B) Skirt of matching fabric. Knee-length or slightly longer. Pencil skirt, Slightly gathered/pleated into ecru grosgrain ribbon waistband. Two zippers, one at each hip. Lined in same fabric as jacket, with Mr. John logo in gold. C) blouse of matching fabric. Square neckline. Sleeveless. Lined in same fabric as skirt, with Mr. John logo. No labels in any of the pieces, but all with the Mr. John logo fabric.
Evening dress
Evening dress. Yellow silk chiffon long straight sheath evening dress with skirt forming small train & ending in gathers at top-center back of bodice, with applied yellow silk flowers. Joint Retailer/Designer tag in side seam of skirt: "Neiman-Marcus / Nettie Rosenstein"
Tea-length dress
(A) - Dress of pink cotton chambray; white lace trim (B) - Matching rope belt
Sportswear ensemble
Ensemble. A) Top of blue knit. Square neckline, short sleeves. Center back zipper. No labels in top. B) Skirt of white straw, pale gray/blue velvet, and multi-colored brocade ribbon with pale blue ground. Street length, horizontally striped, alternating the various materials. Zipper. Attached velvet "tie" for waist. Lined No labels.
Drop-waist dress
Day dress of yellow and white matelassé. Sleeveless with deep V-shaped neckline. Center front opening with 4 large mother-of-pearl buttons and bound buttonholes. Dropped waistline front panel pleated at sides; knee length. Attached half-belt of same in back with two mother-of-pearl buttons and bound buttonholes. Designer's label at center back neckline: "Teal Traina / New York" Retailer's label at right side seam: "Neiman-Marcus" Union label at right side seam.
Metalic jacket
Coat of metallic gold woven textile, hip length, standing collar, no closures, set in sleeve, dropped shoulder seam, three-quarter length sleeves, lined in black. Label: Fabiani Rome, Made exclusively in Italy for Neiman Marcus, handwritten label reading "Fabiani, $495, Fall 1951"
"Units" jumpsuit
Jumpsuit of white cotton/polyester blend jersey. Long sleeves; wide, bateau neckline. Center front zipper closure. From the "Units" line.
Sportswear ensemble
Sportswear ensemble of light orange. A) Sundress of light orange linen/cotton plain weave. Bodice with princess seams and points at hem matching the seams. Shoulder straps have faux self-covered button closures. Below knee length. Center back zipper closure; skirt lined in white organdy. Designer label: Adele Simpson B) Cardigan sweater of light orange cashmere knit. Trimmed with light orange linen matching dress around neckline, opening and sleeve hems. Elbow length sleeves. Closure of linen covered buttons. Content tag: 100% Imported Cashmere
Day dress
Dress of acetate/rayon blend in floral print of red, pink and yellow flowers on ivory background; wide, straight style. Below knee length; rounded neckline. Elbow length puffed sleeves with extended shoulder, 2” cuffs, and button closure. Center front button closure; buttons in raised rose design with barred buttonholes. Four patch pockets. Shoulder pads; unlined. Designer's label: "Ungaro / solo donna / Paris" Content/care tags with extra button at left side seam. Size "46/12" tag at base of designer label.
Dress
Dress of eggshell white cotton. Maxi length. Wide, rounded neckline with extreme extended, dropped shoulders; bracelet length sleeves. Wide, straight sides have two metal toggle closures at each side which attach to a center back patch at the waist. Angled welt pockets at front sides. Unlined. Designer's label: "Plantation"
Cashmere suit
Suit of light gray cashmere felt. A) Jacket has v-neckline with wide, loose, roll-over collar; fitted silhouette to hips; long, tapered sleeves; button and snap closure at center front; silk lining. Designer label at center back. B) Skirt of same with medium high waistband; mid-length; 5'' ruffle of same at hem; right side zip closure. Designer, size and "Made in USA" label at center back.
Paper jumpsuit
Maxi paper bridesmaid jumpsuit of Reemay spun polyester "paper," printed with a pattern of impressionistic flowers in greens, pink, blues and purples on a yellow ground. It has a high, rounded neckline with no collar, and opens with a zipper at center back from collar to just above waist. The long, fitted sleeves have a thin band at cuff which extends to be tied into a bow. Empire waistline, from which extend box pleats. The dress appears to have a full, floor-length skirt, but the skirt is actually divided, forming wide palazzo pant legs. Lined in yellow.
Print dress
Day dress of white cotton with black and dark gray circles orbited by a double row of black dots. Short full sleeve; boat-neck. Dropped waist forms A-lined knee length skirt. Center back zipper closure; unlined. Designer label: Marimekko / Suomi - Finland Retailer label: Neiman-Marcus Retailer label: D|R / Cambridge New York / San Francisco b) Tie belt of same fabric.
Floral pants
Pants of peach dorset jacquard; double pleated. full leg. zipper CF
Day dress
Ensemble of dress and apron made from silk. A) Dress of white jacquard silk with small black print that looks like leaf shapes. Round neck with center back opening. Button and button loop closure down center back from neckline to waistline. Buttons covered in self fabric. Long sleeves with gathers at sleeve cap and above cuff. Cuff closure with three smaller matching buttons and button loops. Drop waistline with gathers in bodice. A-line skirt ending above knee. Designer label: "Scaasi / Boutique" B) Tabbard-like apron of yellow jacquard silk with black leaf-like spots. Round neckline with single button closure at back neckline. Front made from single large rectangular piece. Back made from two rectangular pieces, opening at center back. Side seams are open and no sewn together. Knee length.
Bed robe
Robe of light blue or aqua quilted fabric with swirling floral motif stitched in, with bermuda collar, long sleeves, matching buttons of knotted bias, trapeze silhouette, lined in matching silk. Labels: "Made in Hong Kong Expressly for Neiman Marcus" and fabric content and care labels.
Day dress
Mini dress of white cotton matelassé. Inserted waist of nude net with three rows of white wheat beads and rhinestones gives illusion effect. Wide, convertible collar; sleeveless. Center back zipper; unlined. Retailer label: Lou Lattimore / Dallas
Floral dress
Cocktail dress of cream satin with pale blue/aqua and golden tan floral "velvet" flowers throughout the field. Below-knee length, square neckline, sleeveless. Left side zipper. Lined in cream. Back with scooped, squared neckline with flat bows of self on either side of neckline, with heavy gathering at center of dropped waist forming a bustle effect. Retailer's label: "Neiman-Marcus"
Nightgown
Baby-doll style nightgown of off-white nylon with 4" scalloped, lace trim at hem. Deep scoop neckline with spaghetti straps; A-line; falls just below hips. Label: Claire Sandra by Lucie Ann / Beverly Hills
Double breasted coat
Coat of white cotton poplin with bonded navy blue wool lining. Double breasted with six rounded off-white plastic buttons and three bound buttonholes. Long raglan sleeves have a patch pocket with flap on the left sleeve (button missing from flap). Top stitching. Patch pockets at sides have flaps with matching button at center of flap. Collarless. Designer's label at center back neckline: "Givenchy / Nouvelle Boutique / Made in France / Paris" Retailer's label at center back neckline: "Made in France Especially for / Neiman-Marcus"
Blouse
Shirt of beige, yellow and pale orange patterned polyester/silk blend. Semi-fitted shirt with partial front placket opening. Spread collar and long sleeves.
Coat
Structured coat of bright neon pink or coral wool, oversized bow of self at side neckline, center front buttons, kimono sleeves, knee-length, fully lined in silk.
Leopard skirt
Skirt of Alcantara Ultrasuede in tan, olive green and yellow creating oversize leopard motif across front and side, waistband, zipper closure, unlined. Motif and applique by Rodolfo Contreras, skirt designed by Nicola Contreras.
Double-breasted dress
Dress of light pink cotton-rayon blend, double-breasted style with two gently arching rows of white buttons, a bertha of white cotton with hand-crocheted lace-like detail on the edge, the bertha creating a v-shaped neckline, sleeveless, halter neckline with low rounded open back, drop waist, full pleated skirt, tea length, unlined. Labels: NJ, fabric care tag, fabric content tag, size 6.
Linen skirt set
Skirt set of light green or mint green linen. Blouse with high funnel-like neckline with scalloped edge, scallop shape continuing down center front, closure of four self-covered buttons, kimono-style short sleeves, princess seams, deep inverted pleats at hips in front and back creating a flared peplum shape, hand embroidery in coordinated color creating elongated floral shapes with symmetry from both sides of front. Straight skirt of same fabric, zipper and self-covered button closure, elastic gathered waistband at back, back slit. Unlined. Labels: Nancy Johnson, fabric care, fabric content, size 10.
Peplum dress
Afternoon or tea dress of white cotton, constructed to give the effect of a tunic-length blouse with a narrow skirt. Surplice-style bodice with short, full kimono sleeves trimmed with white hand-embroidered geometric floral cutouts, v-shaped neckline, natural waistline emphasized with matching band of cutouts and a full gathered peplum-style hem with same cutouts creating a scalloped edge, back creating a v with center back zipper closure, narrow skirt with deep slit at center back, unlined. Label: "Nancy Johnson," fabric content label, fabric care label, size 6.
"Tea Time Treasures" dress
"Tea Time Treasures" day dress of light brown, off white, ecru, or tea-colored dress of ramie-cotton blend with Battenburg lace details; deep surplice bodice creating v-neckline continuing to drop waist with insert of self with floral openwork lace at top, wide collar trimmed with petal-like lace over shoulder seams and continuing to drop waistline, short sleeves trimmed in wide bands of lace, wide band (hip band) at drop waist with pleated skirt, tea length, unlined. Label: "Nancy Johnson," and stamped "Sample"
Child's dress
Child's dress of black and white plaid or check cotton, peter pan collar, short set in sleeves, harness or suspenders of self buttoned to wide belt of red velvet, with collar and sleeves and straps trimmed in black piping, skirt gathered at waist with cartridge pleating, center back button closure, label at center back neckline "Neiman Marcus"
Children's dress
Children's wear dress of light pink cotton, bib of horizontal pin tucks at center front from neckline to waist, collar and short set-in sleeves and bib trimmed in white machine made bobbin lace, lace insert at center of bib, skirt gathered at natural waist, tea length, wide seam allowance at hem, center back button placket
Day dress
Dress in faux wrapped style of silk jacquard in jewel tone and black/white patterned “pieces”. Street length; short sleeves; V-shaped neckline. Center back zipper closure; lined in white synthetic. Designer's label: Diane Dickinson
Day dress
Day dress of linen look polyester/cotton blend. Sleeveless; A-line skirt. Trimmed along hem, neckline, standing collar, and center front placket in 2” geometric braid with center row of brass tacks. Black thread belt loops at sides. Center back zipper closure. Designer's label: "Eve Le Coq / California" Retailer's paper price tag: "Rothschild's" B) Belt matching trim of dress.
Gray pantsuit
Pantsuit of gray mélange twill wool blend. A) Fitted jacket is trimmed with heat set silver square studs. Single breasted; peaked lapel; single button closure with tailored buttonhole. Long suit sleeves have three-button closure. Lined in dark gray acetate blend. Designer's label: "Richard Tyler / Collection" B) Pants. Fly closure with hook-&-bar and button on 1" waistband; 1" cuffs.
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