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Playsuit with bamboo pattern

Description: Two-piece playsuit ensemble: A) Playsuit of beige linen with yellow and brown printed bamboo design on neckline and cuffs of sleeves. Short sleeves; three bamboo cylindrical buttons as center front closure on bodice with zipper below waist on shorts portion of garment. B) Wrap around skirt of same fabric as playsuit. Single button to closure on waistband; button is missing.
Date: 1948/1949

Pink shorts

Description: Shorts of pink cotton corduroy. Short cuffed legs. Wide waistband fastens in back with pink plastic button on waistband and zipper. Small slit watch pocket on right front at waistband. Unlined. Maker's label at back left (illegible): "Port Stuff / by Wolfs"
Date: 1945/1949

Wool suit

Description: 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 … more
Date: 1949

Striped vest

Description: 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"
Date: 1948/1953

Lingerie ensemble

Description: Lingerie set of ivory satin and sheer, with lace. A) Gown. Full-length. Sleeveless. V-neckline edged with lace band which continues to join inset lace band at raised waist. B) Robe of sheer nylon, long sleeves with button cuffs, CF opening edged with inset lace band, ruched band above inset band of lace at waist. Label: "Twynsette"
Date: 1940/1959
Creator: Twynsette

Straight legged pants

Description: Pants of rose pink jersey knit, straight leg, zip front, waistband, side seam pockets.
Date: 1945/1959
Creator: Max Mara

Skirt suit

Description: Woman's suit of khaki green wool knit. A) Jacket has small collar. Center front closure with 5 buttons of gold glitter and silver sequins. Bodice has multiple decorative darts from waist to hips in front and back. Long straight sleeves. B) Skirt is straight in matching fabric.
Date: 1948/1949
Creator: Maurice Rentner, Inc.

Skirt suit

Description: Two-piece suit of tan, lightly striped, possibly synthetic material. a) Jacket: Tailored shell with high rounded neckline. Square spread collar. Full-length set-in sleeves. The sleeves are constructed in one piece with darts at the elbows. Center front closure from the neck to hip line. Four bound buttonholes with corresponding brown tortoise shell buttons. Bound hip pockets with flaps. The jacket front is intricately pieced. Fully lined in light brown crepe. Designer's label stitched along ins… more
Date: 1940/1949
Creator: Adrian

Two-piece dress

Description: A) Heavy gray cotton blouse. very short sleeves. narrow, pointed collar. center-front opening with 4 buttons B) Skirt with multicolored grosgrain ribbon accents. C) Matching belt.
Date: 1948

Tweed suit

Description: Day suit of red, green, yellow and brown wool plaid. A) Jacket of plaid material, back sleeve, self covered buttons; lined. Retailer Label: Titche-Goettinger / Dallas B) Belt of self covered same plaid material; brown leather catch.
Date: 1940/1945

Three-piece skirt suit

Description: Beige wool plaid three piece suit. A) Jacket with grey square pattern and long sleeves; lined. narrow, pointed collar. center front opening with 4 buttons to close B) Vest with grey square pattern and six round buttons down the front in twos; C) Matching knee-length skirt
Date: 1948

Twill suit

Description: Brown wool twill suit. A) Brown blazer with two front pockets; tan lining; 3 buttons in front. wide, pointed collar Designer Label inside left hem: Tailored by / Joselli / 100% all wool B) Matching knee-length skirt; no pleats
Date: 1940
Creator: Joselli

Silk suit

Description: Creme silk 2 piece suit. A) Yellow jacket with scalloped yoke; four buttons on front; two front pockets B) Matching knee length skirt
Date: 1949

Sleeveless day dress

Description: A) Ivory day dress, hand painted silk flower motif on creme colored dress. Tucked bodice, belted inverted pleated skirt. Side hook closure. B) Matching belt
Date: 1948

Cocktail ensemble

Description: Cream satin cocktail ensemble with leaf and flower print A) Short jacket. short sleeves, opens center-front, but no method of closing B) Dress with buttons down the back. knee length, sleeveless Retailer Label: Neiman-Marcus C) Matching sash. ~1.5 inches wide
Date: 1946

Gold ballgown

Description: Embroidered gold satin ballgown; sleeveless; straps; green and brown embroidery on notched neckline, natural waistline, full bias skirt, side zipper, lined. Retailer Label pt 1: Bergdorf / Goodman / on the plaza - New York Retailer Label: pt 2: Made to Order / Bergdorf / Goodman / on the plaza - New York
Date: 1949

Knit ensemble

Description: Black knit ensemble with cotton pique accents. Consists of: A) Jacket (top) with white cuffs and collar; six covered buttons down front; two front pockets Designer's label at inside back collar: "Henry / A La / Pensee" B) Matching calf-length black skirt with looped trim at top.
Date: 1949
Creator: Pensee, Henry a la

Plaid bathing suit

Description: Pale purple, blue, green, and orange plaid/stripe sun suit with built in bra and shirring.
Date: 1947
Creator: Sider, Frances

Gingham dress

Description: Day dress of black and white gingham. Collarless. Shot batwing sleeves. Skirt cut with peg top at sides and gathered in back with set in fan shaped fullness. Black button trim at front yoke and at zippered closing at hip in back.
Date: Spring 1949
Creator: Fath, Jacques, 1912-1954

Day dress

Description: Black rayon taffeta late day dress with fitted bodice and skirt of 5 tiers of knife pleats gradually widening from hips to hem where skirt becomes very full. Front opening to waist, self belt, long tapered sleeves. Small rounded white satin collar and large satin bow at high neckline. Dress may have had 6 tiers and been altered. A: Dress B: Belt Size 10 PATTULLO-JO COPELAND
Date: 1940/1949
Creator: Copeland, Jo

Tailored coat

Description: Tailored white serge coat, double-breasted with novelty enamel buttons, brass studded. Cut full in back and gathered into folds by adjustable belt. Separate side belts, wide notched collar, long sleeves, cuffed, pockets w/flaps. Size 10 Neiman-Marcus "Pietro" label
Date: 1948
Creator: Pietro

Purple satin evening slippers

Description: Fenwyn, Neiman marcus. Purple satin evening slippers, cut out heel w/ one strap at instep. gilt, jeweled buckle. Fabric criss-crossed at toe in sandal style. toe out. Gold platform soles and heel tip. Size: 5 1/2m markings: left- none right- "Neiman Marcus Co. Dallas / Fenwyn / Trade mark reg'c"
Date: 1940/1959

Evening gown

Description: Evening gown of seafoam green/blue nylon taffeta floor length gown with basque to hip line accented by circular cut peplum. Ting rolled shoulder straps, circular band at top of low cut waist over arm. Very full gored skirt. Trimmed with lining of peach taffeta. Size 16
Date: 1947

Leather shoes

Description: Tan suede shoe with leather inserts at throat and around back, rounded toe, moderate rounded throat, Mary Jane-style ankle straps, button closure, stacked moderate walking heel Measurements: L: 26 cm W: 7.5 cm H: 13.5 cm Heel: 6.3 cm, (2 1/2 in.) Markings: Right- "Narro /Rest / Heel / Trade mark reg."
Date: 1945/1955
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