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Jacket and dress ensemble
A) Tailored jacket of light green woven fabric, convertible collar, center front hook and eye closures, rounded patch pockets at bust, long set-in sleeves, band at waistline secured with round matching button and hook-and-eye closures and bound buttonhole, peplum, lined, in matching green fabric. Label: Dominic Rompollo B): Dress of same, center seam, v-neckline, bodice on the bias, band at natural waistline, shallow round back neckline, center back zipper, full pleated skirt, knee-length, also lined in green fabric.
Sundress with shawl
a) Sundress of white faille, halter neckline created with lace trim of self with floral motifs creating openwork, sweetheart neckline with gathering at bust to create cups, seam under bust, natural waistline, full skirt with draped pockets trimmed in lace detail, midi length, zipper at center back, unlined. b) Shawl of self with lace trim at ends, rectangular.
Dress with ruffled trim
Sundress of white cotton with navy blue and white polka dot ruffled fabric trim at top and bottom hem, strapless, shaped neckline, seams at center front and princess seams, natural waistline, full skirt, midi length, center back zipper, serged seams, unlined. No labels.
Playsuit with bamboo pattern
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.
Pink shorts
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"
Dirndl skirt
Skirt in dirndl style of medium blue wool twill with floral embroidery on 2" waistband. Knee length. Center front is shirred with welt pockets embroidered to match waistband. Left side hook & eye closure. Unlined.
Cocktail dress and jacket
Cocktail dress of tan taffeta. A) Jacket. Collarless neckline with L-shaped lapels forming deep V-shape. Long sleeves with 2.5" cuffs. Closure of single button covered in bronze bugle beads and bound buttonhole. Peplum waist. Unlined; shoulder pads. B) Dress. Three-gored skirt gathers at high waist. Street length. Strapless with 1/2" ties forming a V at center front of bodice and tying at the back neckline. Top of bodice is trimmed with scrolled band of bronze bugle beads. Center back zipper closure. Unlined.
Tailored suit
Navy blue suit. A) Jacket triple smoked, single breasted, long sleeves with turn back cuffs; mother of pearl buttons. Retailer Label: Neiman-Marcus / Dallas Designer Label: Weathervane / Tailored by / handmacher / celanese * fabric of acetate rayon B) Skirt is plain with no embellishment; full length.
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.
White negligee
Negligee of white nylon blend crepe with scalloped floral lace trim. Sleeveless with square neckline and bow accent at each front corner; vertical lace appliqué extends from bows to hemline; snap opening at top of left shoulder. Mid-thigh length. Designer's label at center back neckline: "Christian Dior" Union label at left side seam.
Lace jacket
A) Jacket of white re-embroidered St. Gallen lace. Knee-length, center front opening with three snaps. Bracelet length sleeves. Collarless, with rounded neckline with scallops following the lace. Unlined. Designer's label at inside right under-arm: "Balenciaga / 10 Avenue George V Paris". B) Belt/sash of white satin. Reinforced at center, but single thickness at ends, which tie. No labels or tags.
Velvet ensemble
(a) Black velvet overblouse with madarin collar. Five rhinestone buttons on each long sleeve. Hip-length with two front pockets. (b) Pants of black velvet.
Wool dress
Dress of dark blue and off-white wool. Styled as a mini jumper dress, the sleeveless A-line dress has a scoop neckline, and button details; yoke and straps are cream with insert that dips down into the bodice while the rest of the dress is very dark blue. Fully lined in a rich purple. Designer's label at inside front neckline: "Couture Paris / Emanuel Ungaro" Haute Couture handwritten number on tape behind designer's label: "1647-9-69"
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".
Knit blouse
Blouse of gold rayon knit with ribbon accents, jewel neckline, set-in short sleeves, loose fit.
Raw silk blouse
Brown raw silk blouse/shirt. Cinched waist. Pleats under cinching.
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.
Lace dress
Dress of champagne colored chantilly lace; short sleeves; drop waist with gathered, full, knee-length skirt; babydoll style.
Dress coat
Coat of beige crepe wool; turned back collar and cuffs with brown linen; mid-calf length; 4 buttons of metal with rhinestones; buttons to waist; reinforced skirt is stiff; waistline at natural waist; angled princess line from arm hole; shoulder dart; welted button holes and pockets; brick red lining.
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"
Openwork blouse
Hand worked eyelet, faggoting on tiny inverted box pleated silk organza blouse with short puffed sleeves that are slightly cuffed, covered buttons and back tucking.
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."
Lace insert blouse
Blouse of ivory white nylon with tucking and lace inserts; Beaux Art detail.
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"
Collared blouse
Long sleeved blouse of creme silk; Peter Pan collar. Three pearl buttons, cuffs, bound buttonholes, opens down front.
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).
Cotton blouse
Blouse of white cotton batiste. Ruffled center front and ruffled cuffs.
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.
Jacket with notched collar
Jacket of off-white/oyster/beige leather with gray satin lining. Four brass buttons on front. Long sleeves. Retailer label: "Neiman-Marcus" Label: A / Suburban / Original
Ivory silk satin blouse
Blouse of ivory silk satin; three quarter sleeves, wide collar and cuffs, wide panel in front center, knotted ivory silk satin button closures.
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"
Cotton blouse
Blouse of white batiste. Peter Pan collar; sleeveless; hemstitched front.
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.
Evening dress
Evening Dress of embroidered silk organza with pink silk acetate lining and belt; square neckline; sleeveless with rhinestone embellished velvet straps attached by rhinestone snaps in front and back; velvet trim; three tiers with pink floral embroidery; pink velvet belt embellished with rhinestones and a velvet flower
Lace shift dress
Tan chiffon lace dress with tan satin underslip. A) Dress; scoop neck; long sleeves of lace with lower portion of chiffon; street-length; lace begins at approximately the hip line in an uneven line; (capelet of lace over the shoulders OR bertha of lace at front) B) Slip; square neckline; sleeveless with straps; band of lace at top; chiffon godets C) Rectangular strip of self-fabric; finished edges; too short to be a belt, perhaps a neck scarf
Shirtwaist blouse
Shirtwaist of ecru heavy net lace with pintucks; standing lace collar.
Pink evening dress
No Description Available.
Cotton blouse
Blouse of white handkerchief linen with hand embroidery and lace inserts. Long sleeves slightly full from shoulder, narrow band buttoning at wrist. Embroidery and square lace inserts on front, back, upper sleeves and cuffs. Collar with inset lace bands and edged with lace. Size 12
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.
Reproduction Hollywood dress
Evening gown of tan/orange crepe. Draped skirt with trailing hem, one shoulder interest, sequin trim. With sequins, rhinestones, and beading at neckline and shoulders; gentle pleats on skirt; wraps around front bodice.
Reproduction Hollywood dress
A) Evening gown of ivory white polyester(nylon) crepe 1930s reproduction; full length; sleeveless. B) Bolero with large keyhole neckline trimmed in gold bugle beads, rhinestones, red gems, and faux pearls. C) Headpiece. May be a neckpiece D) Belt of self fabric; gathered and pleated. Actually attached by 2 threads.
Lace bodice dress
Evening dress of ivory silk satin with off-white lace, beading. Dress is full-length, scoop-neckline, sleeveless with wide straps. Bodice is mostly covered with lace having floral designs. Lace has tiny crystal beads embellishing motifs. Around waist is pale purple silk satin sash which ties at bow below bust, and becomes wide partly pleated trailing bands down back, ornamented with self roses at small of back, accented with white satin "buds". No labels found.
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