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Reproduction Hollywood dress

Description: 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.
Date: 1960
Creator: Celanese Corporation

Drop-waist dress

Description: 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.
Date: 1965/1969
Creator: Teal Traina

Paper jumpsuit

Description: 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 act… more
Date: 1965/1969
Creator: DHK Industries, Inc.

Print dress

Description: 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.
Date: 1967
Creator: Marimekko

Romper

Description: Romper of tan wool with brown dots; sleeveless; scoopneck; belt of self with buckles at waist sides. Label sewn inside at back of neck: "Designed by / Mary Quant / for / Penneys"; size label "15"; Union Label.
Date: Autumn 1968
Creator: Quant, Mary

Bed robe

Description: 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.
Date: 1964/1969

Day dress

Description: 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
Date: 1964/1969

Negligee

Description: Negligee of white nylon tricot as lining and accordion pleated nylon as outer, round neckline with lace detail and closure at center front, elbow-length kimono sleeves, trapeze silhouette, round yoke at top back, lining visible through torso and sleeveless. No labels.
Date: 1960

Nightgown

Description: 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
Date: 1960
Creator: Lucie Ann

Double breasted coat

Description: 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 F… more
Date: 1960/1965
Creator: Givenchy, Hubert de, 1927-2018

Caftan dress

Description: Caftan style midi dress of yellow cotton. Embroidered T-shaped yoke of bright pink cotton has V-shaped opening and corded standing collar with yellow running stitches matching the sleeve cuffs. Extending from the front and back bases of the yoke are embroidered applied turquoise square and bright pink diamond shaped trim. Center front 21" split is bordered with 3 1/2" applied color blocks in royal blue, turquoise, bright pink and orange, and is embellished with large zig zag of pink chain stitc… more
Date: 1960/1975
Creator: Ibarra, Josefa

Bright orange dress

Description: Dress of bright orange cotton with geometric inspired embroidered front yoke and sleeves trimmed in brass pailettes. Knee length; rounded neckline opens to V at center front. Wide bracelet length sleeves. Bias tape on hem embroidered "Josefa for Anna & Edmundo Villa".
Date: 1960/1975
Creator: Ibarra, Josefa

Maxi dress

Description: Caftan style maxi dress of unbleached muslin trimmed in multicolored streamers of satin ribbon. Horizontal lines of satin ribbon across front of bodice release at sides to form streamers down the sides. Rounded neckline; full length triangular bell sleeves with hanging streamers of turquoise and gold satin ribbon. Center front zipper closure is bordered in turquoise ribbon with multicolored streamers extending from the base of the zipper. Bias tape along hem embroidered "Josefa for Anna Villa".
Date: 1960/1975
Creator: Ibarra, Josefa

Day dress

Description: 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.
Date: 1965/1975
Creator: Nober, Eve

Day dress

Description: a) Dress of fuchsia crepe with high V-neckline accented with an exposed stitch banding to shoulders; Chemise style dress is gently gathered into banding and falls to mid-length; long sleeves are gathered at shoulders and into cuffs, with shoulder pads; cuffs have same stitch accent and form a triangle from hem; 5 fabric covered buttons and loops at each cuff; lined in acetate; center-back zip closure. b) Tie of self with center seam that opens 25 in from each end; 76 in length.
Date: 1965/1975
Creator: Simpson, Adele

Wool suit

Description: Suit of blue and white wool cotton blend, silk, and faille; (a) Jacket of blue and white wool and cotton blend, silk, and faille; waist length jacket; standing collar that does not meet in the center; 6 buttons and bound button holes below bust-line; jacket is very fitted; shoulder pads; suit sleeves with turned up cuffs; 4 tucks at back; fully lined in blue silk; jacket has false shirt front of white ribbed cotton wool blend and faille; has 2 snaps center front; 3 buttons to attaches collar;… more
Date: 1960/1965
Creator: Reig, Ben

Embroidered dress

Description: A) Dress of off-white organdy with orange and white embroidery and appliques. Orange and white circles are appliquéd and orange flowers with pearl detail is embroidered. Jewel neckline, sheer neck and upper back, sleeveless with squared armholes, dress lined in white from bustline to hem, full length gathered skirt at high waist. CB zip closure with hook and eye at neck. Bodice lined in white satin and skirt lined in yellow. 26" waist. Designer's label at inside back: "Elinor Simmons / For / M… more
Date: 1968/1973
Creator: Simmons, Elinor

White linen dress

Description: Dress of white linen (cotton?), the fabric with alternating square of double weave, plain squares and a "waffle weave". Knee length; A-line silhouette. Triangular inserts at side seams gradually widening toward hemline. In-seam pocket at side seams. Jewel neckline. Shaped armhole with cap sleeves. Center back lapped zipper. Fully lined in white silk. Designer label: "Rudi Gernreich" Retailer label: "Neiman-Marcus / Trophy Room"
Date: 1960/1969
Creator: Gernreich, Rudi

Yellow evening dress

Description: A) Maxi dress of yellow jacquard rayon with paisley design. Floor length; cap sleeves; collar. Center back zipper. Deep inverted pleat in front starts just below the bust. Princess seams and side slit pockets. Lined in yellow silk. Designer's label at inside back by zipper: "Geoffrey Beene" B) Detachable bow in matching fabric. Clips onto V-neck just below the collar or possibly at center front pleat below bust or in hair.
Date: 1967/1969
Creator: Beene, Geoffrey

Leather top

Description: Top of pink leather. Reversed vest-style top, sleeveless, with jewel neckline; Center back opening with 5 pink 3/4" buttons and bound buttonholes; bottom of armhole is square; lined with light pink silk; french darts at front; 1 1/4" side slits; just below waist length. Designer's label (brass plaque with engraved black script) sewn in at inside back: "Roger Van S." Retailer's label at inside back: "Neiman-Marcus / Trophy Room".
Date: 1968
Creator: Roger Van S.

Knit dress

Description: Dress of orange wool knit; street length, rolled down collar. short sleeves. On front, at left side seam about 12" above hem is bow of self. CB zipper. Label: "Miss Tall America / Made in USA / By Taller Modes"
Date: 1960/1965
Creator: Taller Modes

Wool dress

Description: A) Sheath style dress of navy blue wool jersey. Choir boy collar with long pointed ends and three 1" buttons at center front. Below knee length; long length sleeves gathered into 3" wide cuffs with three 1" buttons matching collar and bound buttonholes. Center back zipper with three hook & eyes on back of collar. Lined with navy blue fabric. Designer's label on left side of zipper: "Geoffrey Beene" B) Tie belt of same fabric; 1" wide.
Date: 1968/1972
Creator: Beebe, Kathrynep

Belted dress

Description: Dress of black wool crepe. A-line shaped with mock. Flap pockets and cuffed long straight sleeves. Round neckline. Center front of skirt. Pockets and cuffs are trimmed in black grosgrain. Two box pleats are inserted in back of skirt and the zipper is at center back. b) Belt of same material trimmed in grosgrain.
Date: 1968/1972
Creator: Beene, Geoffrey
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