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Lace negligee

Description: Ivory silk crepe chiffon negligee. Semi-fitted bodice with deep plunging V-neckline. Short set-in sleeves. Five rows of tight smocking across the shoulders and extending down the sleeves. The bodice fullness gathers below the bust line into a wide waistband. The waistband is made of three 2" bands of ivory cotton lace. The waistband dips slightly at the center back point. Center front opening along the waistband with thirteen loops and lace covered shank buttons as the closures. Full. gathered.… more
Date: 1935/1939

Silk nightgown

Description: White bias cut silk nightgown. Semi-fitted. sleeveless. empire bodice with open rounded neckline. The neckline and armholes are scalloped and finished with pale gray satin-stitching. The bodice front has three scalloped cut-outs backed with nylon net. The areas surrounding the cut-outs are embroidered with small gray flower and dot clusters. The bodice gathers under the bust line into the curved empire seam. Waist ties at the side seams that tie center back. Ankle-length. bias cut skirt with ro… more
Date: 1935/1949

Nightgown

Description: Nightgown of off white or cream colored silk charmeuse and chiffon with embroidered flowers. Full length, cap sleeves and peter pan collar of charmeuse, yoke of chiffon, illusion sweetheart neckline with bodice and skirt of charmeuse, charmeuse tie belt or cummerbund at natural waist, button at center back neckline, center back slit, draped on the bias, unlined.
Date: 1930/1939

Slip

Description: Half slip of pink silk satin with pink scalloped embroidered and netted hem. False monograph with pink embroidery and net. Left side zipper with hook & eye on 1/2' waistband. Maker's label at upper right side seam: "Heavenly / Silk Lingerie / by /Fischer/ Pure Silk" Waist = 28" Long = 30"
Date: 1935/1939

House gown

Description: Beige georgette negligee or "house gown"with gathered ruffled lace sleeves and horsehair shoulder pads. Bodice has revers with buttoned front. Skirt buttons to waist, slim front panel, gored sides and back for fullness around hemline. Lace ruffling at hem. Separate beige silk crepe slip cut on bias. Size 10
Date: 1936

Nightgown

Description: Nightgown of ivory crepe, full-length with slight train. Self tie at neckline with blue applique monogram "SLC" in art deco font. Long sleeves with 1" gathered cuffs and closure of two snaps. Center front opening with self-covered button and loop at neckline. Four vertical rows of pin tucks on shoulders. Unlined.
Date: 1930/1945

Pink nightgown

Description: Nightgown of light pink or peach bias cut silk charmeuse, sleeveless, deep v neckline, v-shaped waistline with gathers to add fullness at bust, floral lace motifs inserted following neckline creating asymmetrical detail, full skirt with inserts to complete circular shape. Label: Made Expressly for Neiman Marcus Co.
Date: 1930/1939
Creator: Neiman-Marcus Co.

Bed jacket

Description: Peach colored georgette bed jacket with shawl collar & elbow length sleeves. Outer fabric machine gathered in horizontal rows about 1" apart. Plain self fabric lining. Front snap closing. Size 8-10
Date: 1938

Lace negligee

Description: Peach or rosy-beige Schiffli embroidered net negligee in floral motif. V neck bodice, gathered skirt, floor length. Multi-button closing. Puffed sleeves with gathered net insert to widen shoulder, shoulder pads of horsehair. Size 12
Date: 1938/1939

Printed heels

Description: Pair of heeled pumps of tan linen printed with pastel floral design. Designed with pointed toes, almost as D'Orsay pumps, with sides almost cut to platform. Dark tan/taupe/beige triangular straps to ankle strap, which has oval embossed metal "buckle" which hooks into oval loop secured to other side. 2 1/2" high modified boulevard heels covered in same leather as straps. Stamped in both shoes: "Christie / Potter Cincinnati" Handwritten in both shoes: "39-0000G14104 / 1369" Measurements: length… more
Date: 1936/1938
Creator: Potter, Christie

Purse

Description: Purse of orange and brown tapestry inspired fabric with design outlined in steel beads. Rectangular wooden handle with wood tone celluloid flip closure. Lined in tan synthetic(?) taffeta with elasticized pocket. No labels.
Date: 1935/1939

Embroidered handbag

Description: Handbag of multicolored tapestry with crewel/embroidered floral pattern. Gold metal/bronze frame with rose relief; single chain handle; plunger closure,. Lined in light gold moire with two elasticized pockets. Measurement: 21 cm from top of clasp to bottom, 25.5cm across bottom
Date: 1930/1939

Tapestry purse

Description: Purse of black tapestry with multicolor floral design. Rectangular, gold metal frame in rose motif and plunger type closure. Double chain handle; rose colored silk lining. Small coin purse of light blue silk inside handbag with semicircular frame and twist ball closure. Measurements: 25 cm from top of clasp to bottom of bag; 21 cm across the widest part of the bag.
Date: 1930/1939

Velvet clutch

Description: Clutch of black velvet with silver foil thread detailed design with flower in center. Rectangular shape; flap closure with hidden snap. Lined in black silk with two slip pockets. No labels. Measurements: 20cm x 12.5 cm
Date: 1935/1945

Fur felt calotte

Description: Calotte style hat of gray wool fur felt with scalloped, black velvet trim. Black ostrich feather pompom as trim. Maker's stamp: Merrimac / Superior / Fur Felt Retailer's label: Made to Order Hat / Bergdorf / Goodman / Fifth Ave. at 58th St.
Date: 1930

Brocade handbag

Description: Handbag of navy blue brocade fabric. Double handles attached at each side with two circular shaped beads of brown plastic on each side. Hooded closure attaches at sides and center back; center front rectangular cutout passes over barrel shaped closure. Lining of navy blue satin with two slip pockets. Maker's stamp : C. R. de Revenel & co. / 19. Rue du 4 Septembre Additional stamp: Made in France Measurements: Width: 6 3/4" Height: 7 1/2" without handle Height: 10 1/4" with handle Depth: 1/2"
Date: 1930/1940
Creator: C.R. de Ravenel & Co.

Velvet toque

Description: Toque inspired hat of black velvet with four bands of tricolor red-orange silk velvet at base of hat. Bands circle to left side and end at a point on the crown. Small elastic chin strap. Lined in black silk. Designer's label: "Madame Marie-Alphonsine Modes / 73. Champs Elysees / Paris" Label attached to top of designer's label: "Made in France" Size label to left of designer's label: "22"
Date: 1935/1937
Creator: Madame Marie-Alphonsine
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