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Wedding nightgown and robe

Description: Wedding nightgown and robe a) Robe of cream or off-white damask with small-scale repeating motif of spray of small flowers, mid-calf length, short set in sleeves with fullness at armscye, ruffle at center front opening, open at front with tie of self at natural waistline, pinked seam allowances, unlined, no labels. b) Slip-style nightgown of same, full length, sleeveless with wider straps with detail of loops of self, bust cups sew into yoke at chest, natural waistline, draped on the bias, unliā€¦ more
Date: 1944

Wedding slip and dress

Description: Wedding dress and slip a) Wedding dress of white synthetic moire taffeta, full length, modest v-neckline with round scalloped edges, long set in sleeves with scalloped detail at wrists, center front seam with gathering at bust, natural waistline, slight flare and train to skirt, side zipper closure, unlined. b) Slip of white synthetic taffeta, full length, narrow straps of self, bust cups creating v-neckline, pinked seam allowences, no labels.
Date: 1944

Dressing gown

Description: Dressing gown or robe of purple-red or maroon machine-made lace with floral design. Small round collar in tow pieces that overlap at center back. Center front closure of three loops and one remaining self-covered button. Full-length. Half- length dolman sleeves. Light pink tricot lining. Designer's label at center back neckline: "Odette Barsa / Original"
Date: 1945/1955
Creator: Barsa, Odette

Black nightgown

Description: Black synthetic full length nightgown with V-neckline. Lace, 1-1/2 inch wide, trims neckline and makes shoulder straps. Also under bust to form Empire waistline. Small ties in back. 3/4 inch lace at hemline, 9 inch slits in front.
Date: 1940

Maid's uniform

Description: Maid's uniform of white polyester/cotton blend with light green stripes. Below-knee-length, with short sleeves. White collar and cuffs with scalloped edging. Center front opening on bodice with hidden snap at throat an 4 small circular mother-of-pearl style buttons. Natural waist waistband of self, with single button off-center to left. Skirt with front opening from button to hem, with hidden snaps behind placket. Skirt with slight pleating at front sides to waistband, and cut to create fullnesā€¦ more
Date: 1946/1956
Creator: White Swan Uniforms, Inc.

Maid's uniform

Description: Maid's uniform of white polyester/cotton blend with light blue stripes. Below-knee-length, with short sleeves. Scalloped white collar and edging on cuffs. Center front zipper. Small patch pocket at upper left breast, two large patch pockets at hips. Maker's label at inside back collar: "White Swan / Uniforms", with care instructions on reverse Style/size/content tags behind maker's label. 65% Dacron polyester, 35% cotton; Style 1685; Size 20 1/2.
Date: 1946/1956
Creator: White Swan Uniforms, Inc.

Pink evening dress

Description: Evening dress of pink nylon marquisette and lace. Full-length, sleeveless, with wide, rounded neckline and bertha collar of layered tiers of marquisette and pink lace. V-shaped extension of bodice at waistline, skirt gathers into the waistline. Skirt with outer layer of pink net marquisette with applied flounce of pink lace starting above knee at front, and dipping to sides and back. Under-layer of pink nylon with internal flexible hoop 9 1/2" above hem. Center back zipper opening. No labels iā€¦ more
Date: 1949

Cocktail Dress

Description: Cocktail dress of aqua silk organza. V-shaped overlap on front bodice. Tea length full skirt. Modified shawl collar gathers at front to form cap sleeves. Bow of self at left waist. Left side covered zipper closure. Lined in light taupe faille.
Date: 1948

Ensemble

Description: A) Silk shirtwaist dress; full length, long sleeved, 7 buttons in front, light blue polka dots B) Vest of light blue linen. 3 buttons, 1 pocket on either side, trimmed in dark blue piping.
Date: 1948
Creator: Potter, Claire

Alligator pumps

Description: Green-brown or olive alligator pump with button at side. Spike heel, pointed toe. Measurements: L: 25 cm W: 7.4 cm H: 14 cm Heel: 8 cm, (3 in.) Markings: Right- "Balmain / Paris Mexico"
Date: 1945/1955
Creator: Balmain, Pierre

Leather pumps

Description: Pump of black calf leather, flat grosgrain bow in the style of a buckle, high narrow throat, pointed toe, mid-heel. Measurements: L: 26.5 cm W: 7 cm H: 10 cm Heel: 4.5 cm (1 3/4 in.) Markings: L- "Neiman Marcus"
Date: 1945/1955
Creator: Jerrold, Margaret

Silk pumps

Description: Pumps of ivory silk satin with oval rhinestone embellishment on vamp; 1 3/4" chunky heel; off-white leather interior. Size 7 AA Markings: L- "Saks-Fifth Avenue" R- "Designed by / Roger Vivier / Paris"
Date: 1946/1976
Creator: Vivier, Roger Henri

Voile bathing suit

Description: A) Dressmaker style over-bathing suit of pink voile with printed brown dot. Wide tucked cummerbund, gathered skirt and deep V-shaped bodice tying at shoulders. Center back button closure. B) Maillot of pink jersey. Shoulder straps button on back. Lined in pink cotton; center back zipper. Designer's label: Carolyn Schnurer / Design
Date: 1940/1949
Creator: Schnurer, Carolyn

Sportswear ensemble

Description: Five piece casual sports wear ensemble of green cotton (Fuller Fabric) with small yellow/red flower and black dot motifs. (Some pieces pictured on another record) (A) Diaper style brief, nylon tricot lined; (B) strapless, boned bandeau; (C) dirndl skirt; (D) short jacket, dolman sleeves, flared back; (E) one piece, halter neck sundress with elasticized waist, no lining or panties. Shorter than separate skirt probably worn with briefs as bathing suit.
Date: 1947/1949
Creator: McCardell, Claire, 1905-1958
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