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Evening shoes

Description: Shoes. Under heel of dark red suede with pointed tip; dangling red beads; long dark red suede straps on either side of the shank for multiple ties around the ankle; logo etched into the sole. Left and Right shoe: "Couture Les Tropeziennes" "Made in Italy"
Date: 1995/2005
Creator: Belarbi, M.

Hat

Description: Hat of beige satin; sculptural style; upturned brim at front and back; side descends with a decorative lacing of matching fabric; faille trim on interior edge.
Date: 1950/1959
Creator: Belasco, Martin

Necktie

Description: Man's necktie of polyester in blue windowpane/lattice design on red background. Four-in-hand style. Tipped in white polyester; interlined. Content tag: Polyester / 100% / RN 20152
Date: 1970/1995
Creator: Belle-Neckwear Co., Inc.

Red print dress

Description: Dress of dark red silk with all-over black print of small black leaf clusters with medium and heavy lines creating depth. Deep and wide v-neckline, elbow-length set-in sleeves, natural waistline, full full-length skirt, back low scoop neckline with round insert embellished with black leaf-like embroidery over ten pompom knot and loop closures above a short zipper, fully lined.
Date: 1951
Creator: Benenson, Fira

Leather shoes

Description: D'Orsay pumps of lavender python leather with taupe patent leather trim. Pointed, open toe with four cut-out straps. Heel cap with slit cut-outs both sides backed with leather. 1¾" (4.5cm) covered spike heel. Natural leather sole. Partially lined in taupe patent leather. Stored in designer's shoe box. Designer label on insole: SusanBennisWarrenEdwards. Stamped at shank: Susan Bennis Warren Edwards / Hand Made in Italy, / 7
Date: 1975/1984
Creator: Bennis, Susan

Leather handbag

Description: Shoulder bag of bright red reptile skin in wave motif on front exterior. Clutch style with removable thin shoulder strap. Interior flap of red leather with snap closure and exterior tab of red reptile skin with hidden snap closure. Lining of grey leather with one patch and one zippered pocket. Stored in Gucci dust bag of white cotton flannel. Designer label: SusanBennisWarrenEdwards / Made in Italy Measurements: 21cm L, 18cm H (w/o handles), 4.5cm W
Date: 1970/1979
Creator: Bennis, Susan & Edwards, Warren

Leather sandals

Description: D'Orsay pumps of yellow snakeskin ("pitias") leather. Yellow snakeskin ("pitias") with metallic silver leather piping. Low, pointed toe cap. Pointed, open toe. Swirled pattern with silver from inside toe to outer vamp along toe cap portion; also at outer heel cap portion. 1½" (3.8cm) modified pyramid-style covered heel. Natural leather sole; stamped at shank, "designed by Susan Bennis Warren Edwards, hand made in Italy, 7." Lined in gold metallic leather. Inside label, shoe #4593. Measurements… more
Date: 1975/1979
Creator: Bennis, Susan & Edwards, Warren

Leather shoes

Description: Pumps of white tejus reptile leather trimmed around upper with double tier of matching zigzag leather. Vertical seam at heel cap trimmed with zigzag leather. Low, rounded vamp; rounded pointed toe; covered heel. Leather sole; lined in iridescent bronze leather. Stored in designer shoe box. Stamped on inner collar: 4383 Designer label: Designed by / SusanBennisWarrenEdwards / Hand Made in Italy
Date: 1970/1979
Creator: Bennis, Susan & Edwards, Warren

Leather shoes

Description: D'Orsay pumps of beige pitias snakeskin leather with metallic silver leather piping. Swirled pattern on open toe vamp and at outside of heel. Pyramid style, self-covered heel. Lined in metallic gold leather; leather sole. Stored in designer shoe box. Designer label: SusanBennisWarrenEdwards
Date: 1982
Creator: Bennis, Susan & Edwards, Warren

Plaid leather shoes

Description: D-Orsay pumps of deep red kid leather with interlaced crossed leather trim in green, black and blue. Pointed toe; modified pyramid-style covered heel. Shaped back heel cap forms pointed top. Leather sole; lined in metallic silver leather. Stored in original shoe box. Designer label on insole: Susan Bennis Warren Edwards
Date: 1975/1984
Creator: Bennis, Susan & Edwards, Warren

Python skin pumps

Description: Pairs of pumps of green python patchwork. The shoes are designed with a pointed toe, and uppers made of triangular sections of dyed reptile pieced together. The sections are dyed in various shades of greens and browns. The throat has an extending triangular section which is oriented to point towards the wearer's leg. The low, chunky heels are covered with the same skin, and taper to base. Designer's label inside: "SusanBennisWarrenEdwards" Stamped inside: "4514 Zig-Zag 7" Stamped on sole: "Des… more
Date: 1970/1979
Creator: Bennis, Susan & Edwards, Warren

Reptile pumps

Description: Pumps of slate gray tejus reptile skin. Scalloped vamp edge and heel cap. Rounded toe point. Leather soles; low heel. Lined in metallic gold. Stored in original shoe box. Designer label on insole: Susan Bennis Warren Edwards
Date: 1970/1979
Creator: Bennis, Susan & Edwards, Warren

Suede boots

Description: Pair of woman's full length boots of black suede and teal leather. Trimmed at upper vamp and topline with angled, lightning bolt, line of bright blue and red suede. Black suede boot top with slight flare. Topline with suede bands with V-shaped slit at front and back. Long toe cap of teal leather with suede bands upper. Pointed toe. 1½" (3.8cm) modified pyramid-style heel, covered in teal leather. Natural leather sole. Stamped at shank: Designed by Susan Bennis Warren Edwards / Hand Made in Ital… more
Date: 1970/1979
Creator: Bennis, Susan & Edwards, Warren

Suede pumps

Description: Pumps of golden suede with topstitching in filigree inspired motif. Low V-shaped vamp; oval toe; covered,French-inspired heel. Leather sole; lined in metallic silver leather and gold suede. Stamped on inside collar: 4636. Stored with gold moire Susan Bettis Warren Edwards shoe bag. Designer label: SusanBennisWarrenEdwards / Hand Made in Italy
Date: 1975/1984
Creator: Bennis, Susan & Edwards, Warren

Fur hat

Description: Calotte inspired hat of brown brushed fur felt. V-shaped cutout at center front is trimmed with faceted heart shaped brooch bordered in bronze seed beads with hanging bronze paillette ringlets. Hatpin with teardrop shaped felt head. Unlined; brown grosgrain ribbon headband. Retailer's label: Made to Order Hat / Bergdorf Goodman / Fifth Ave. at 58th St.
Date: 1950/1960
Creator: Bergdorf Goodman

Sandals

Description: Women's black leather thong style sandals with black leather insole, thin leather strap between large and index toes connected to an inch wide leather strap across arch connected to another small leather strap going behind the heel with a small metal buckle to connect the straps, also small amount of black elastic attached to inside strap for fit. Designer label: "Bernardo" Measurements: Length: 25 cm Width: 9 cm Height: n/a Heel: 5.5 cm/ 2 1/4 inches
Date: 1960/1969
Creator: Bernardo

Tie sandals

Description: Brown leather Roman style women's flat sandals with brown leather insole and 2 long brown leather straps that criss cross tie up to the calf. Length: 25 cm Width: 9.8 cm Height: na Heel: na Markings L&R: "Bernardo"
Date: 1968
Creator: Bernardo

Pointed toe pumps

Description: Spike heel pump of multi-colored striped shantung (blue. green. yellow. beige). Pointed toe. Size 5B. Berne of Switzerland. 1957-61 Measurements: L: 21 cm. W: 7.5 cm. H: 14 cm. Heel: 8 cm, 3.5 inches Markings: L&R- "Berne / of / Switzerland / Macomfort Sock / Pat. Pending"
Date: 1957/1961
Creator: Berne of Switzerland

Leather sandals

Description: Pair of sandals of white leather and cork. The shoes are designed with slightly rounded toes, and five narrow white leather straps across the instep, with another short strap going lengthwise up the instep. The thick cork soles/platforms are "foot shaped", and have a thick chunky heel. Maker's marks stamped inside: "Bertlyn / L 8 8 1/2 1210" Measurements: Length: 24 cm Width: 10cm Height: 6cm Heel: 4cm (1.5") high on axis w/cap
Date: 1965/1975
Creator: Bertlyn

Day dress

Description: Dress of silk jersey knit in green and blue "Pucci-inspired" abstract print with Bessi signature in print. Long sleeves; mid-length; rounded neckline. Inserted waist band; band at neckline and hem match waist. Center back zipper. Unlined. Retailer's label: Expressly / for / Lou Lattimore / Made in Italy Fabric/care/size label: "Commercial dry clean only / Do not use chlorinated solvents / 100% pure silk made in Italy / 10".
Date: 1955/1965
Creator: Bessi, Averado

Hostess dress

Description: Hostess dress of gray, aqua and pink Pucci-style printed silk surah in abstract swirl and circle design. Fabric has "Bessi" signature in fabric design. Flared, maxi length princess-line seaming with high rounded neckline. Bracelet length, set-in sleeves with a box pleated shaping tuck between the elbow and wrist. Center back zipper closure with hook & eye at the neckline. Fully lined in pink silk jacquard with the designer's name. Designer's label: Bessi / Firenze Italia Retailer's label: Expre… more
Date: 1970
Creator: Bessi, Averado

Print dress

Description: Evening dress of silk printed with Pucci-style abstract design in pink, purple, blue, yellow, grey, and off-white abstract design with "Bessi" signature in print. Maxi length; slightly flared 3/4 length sleeves. Dropped waist. Diagonal seams from mid-waist to V-neck front. Center back zipper closure with hook & eye. Fully lined in yellow silk with jacquard maker's logo throughout. Designer's label: Bessi / Firenze Italia Care tag: To be dry cleaned only / Lavare a Secco "Made in Italy Pure Sil… more
Date: 1966/1969
Creator: Bessi, Averado

Print dress

Description: Dress of silk knit in pink, coral, beige, and white abstract "Pucci style" swirl pattern. Fabric has "Bessi" signature in fabric design. Knee-length, with stand up collar and short sleeves. Matching 1-3/4" band at collar, cuffs and inset waistband. Darts in front, and center back zipper closure with hook & eye. Fully lined in pink silk jacquard with the designer's name. Designer's label: Bessi / Firenze Italia Retailer's label: Expressly / for / Lou Lattimore / Made in / Italy Fabric/Care labe… more
Date: 1960/1969
Creator: Bessi, Averado

Play ensemble

Description: Play ensemble of multicolor hibiscus floral print on chartreuse/yellow-green ground. All edges hand-finished. Play outfit consists of: A) Top/Blouse. Midriff-length/cropped top. Deep V neckline, center front opening that ties at hem. Cut wide at shoulders create short wing/cap puffed sleeves. Unlined. Built-in shoulder pads. Designer's label: Bette Ann / Mexico B) Shorts. Slightly flaring; no waistband; left side zipper. Unlined. C) Wrap-around over-skirt/sarong. Full-length, formed of a wide… more
Date: 1940/1949
Creator: Bette Ann
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