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Sequined evening dress

Description: Evening dress of ivory wool knit. Covered with iridescent sequins and is decorated at lower part with five bands of gold/copper sequins, three bands of rosettes composted of gold beads and pearls, and two bands of "garlands" with suspended pine-cone forms and diamond shapes of copper/gold sequins, gold bugle beads, and gold beads. Sheath style; full length. Vent at left hem. Sleeveless; rounded neckline. Elastic petersham. Zipper closure along center back. Label reads: Gene Shelly's / Boutique … more
Date: 1970/1979
Creator: Gene, Shelly

Trench Coat

Description: Trench coat of brown vinyl. Pointed collar. Knee-length or slightly longer. Long sleeves with translucent, brown plastic button on cuff. Single breasted with closure of nine matching buttons. Two patch pockets at front hips. Diamond motif of stitching and small vinyl diamonds at yoke and pockets. Back yoke of coat lined in dark yellow fabric; balance of coat unlined, showing orange cotton knit backing of vinyl. Designer label on inside right of opening: "Ginessa / Made in / British Crown Colo… more
Date: 1979/1980
Creator: Ginessa

Handkerchief dress

Description: Dress of lightweight cotton with bertha-style neckline or oversized collar created of repurposed handkerchiefs from Hong Kong with geometric openwork, whitework, or drawnwork and trimmed in lace; wide round neckline, sleeveless, center front button placket from neckline to bottom hem, gathered at natural waistline, bottom hem trimmed in matching lace, unlined. Label: Moonglow, 100% cotton, made in Hong Kong, size 9/10.
Date: 1975/1979
Creator: Johnson, Nancy

Dress ensemble

Description: Dress ensemble of tan silk and cashmere. A) Day dress of tan silk with pink, brown, and green floral and medallion print. Jewel neckline with piping; long sleeves with double snap closure on cuffs. Waist darts; piping at waistline. Knee length pleated skirt. Center back zipper closure; lined in cream silk. Custom label at back left neckline: Elizabeth Boeckman Designer label: Franklin Imports Inc. / A Frances Lharp / Original Custom Tailored in Hong Kong B) Cardigan sweater of tan cashmere. R… more
Date: 1970/1980
Creator: Lharp, Frances

Dress ensemble

Description: Dress ensemble of tan silk and cashmere. A) Day dress of tan silk with pink, brown, and green floral and medallion print. Jewel neckline with piping; long sleeves with double snap closure on cuffs. Waist darts; piping at waistline. Knee length pleated skirt. Center back zipper closure; lined in cream silk. Custom label at back left neckline: Elizabeth Boeckman Designer label: Franklin Imports Inc. / A Frances Lharp / Original Custom Tailored in Hong Kong B) Cardigan sweater of tan cashmere. R… more
Date: 1970/1980
Creator: Lharp, Frances

Robe

Description: Woman's lounge set of dull red silk satin. (a)Robe. Long length (floor). Styled with straight center front opening with band facing- inside tie closure. Narrow shoulder band yoke with gathering both sides. Long, full raglan-style sleeves with facing band at cuff. Long, full flared length. Each side, inseam pocket. Belt loops with sash tie belt. Unlined. Labels: “Neiman-Marcus, made in Hong Kong, and content tags. (b)Nightgown. Long length. Styled with contour front neckline and straight back. … more
Date: 1970
Creator: Neiman-Marcus

Denim ensemble

Description: Pantsuit of bleached light blue denim. A) Jacket has modified Nehru collar. Center front zipper, slightly flared fit. Sleeves are long with outer edges laced with woven white, flat lacing through brass grommets. Accented with colored stitching in a zig-zag pattern. Designer's label at inside back collar: "Roncelli" Content/care/origin label below: "100% Cotton / Professionally Dry Clean / Made in Hong Kong" Size label: "11-12" B) Pants of same. Hip hugger; bell bottom; zipper fly. Outer edg… more
Date: 1970/1975
Creator: Roncelli

Turtleneck sweater

Description: Turtleneck sweater of navy wool. Cable knit long sleeves; two patch pockets at front. Ribbed hem. Designer label: Saint Laurent / rive gauche / Paris Material/care tag in English and French: "Made in Hong Kong / Fabrique en Hong Kong / Style/Modele: R20310 / Size/Taille: S / Laine 100% / Wool 100% / WPL 7511 CA 53874 / Nettoyage a Sec / Dry Clean Only"
Date: 1970/1979
Creator: Saint Laurent, Yves

Divided skirt and vest

Description: Ensemble. A) Vest of wool, scoop-neck, with 5 hook-and-eye closures down center front. The vest is covered in sewn-on black sequins, and has a 1" border of orange, white and gold beads with gold trim at neckline, front opening, hem, and armholes. On front and back of vest are 3" diamond shapes formed of the same beads. The white and orange beads are plastic. Fully lined in black. Labels: "Valentina LTD / RN 34435 / Made in Hong Kong"; "100% Wool / Made in Hong Kong"; "Medium". B) Divided ski… more
Date: 1970/1979
Creator: Valentina

Ensemble - Vest and Pants

Description: Ensemble consisting of a vest and pants. The vest is of wool,with a scoop-neck and with 5 hook-and-eye closures down center front. It is covered in sewn-on black sequins, and has a 1" border of orange, white and gold beads with gold trim at neckline, front opening, hem, and armholes. On the front and back of the vest are 3" diamond shapes formed of the same beads. The white and orange beads are plastic. The vest is fully lined in black fabric. Labels in vest: "Valentina LTD / RN 34435 / M… more
Date: 1979
Creator: Valentina Ltd.

Chiffon dress

Description: Dress of black silk synthetic chiffon. Full length dress with inner black tricot(?) layer and outer layer of black chiffon. Rounded neckline. Bodice and sleeves covered with geometric pattern of silver/grey bugle beads. Long sleeves are single-layer, with short zipper closure with hook & eyes at cuffs. Center back zipper closure with hook & loop and two snaps on outer layer of skirt at waistline. Designer's label at inside back neckline: "Victoria Royal Ltd. / Made in / British Crown Colony / … more
Date: 1970/1979
Creator: Victoria Royal Ltd.

Dress

Description: Evening dress of pale yellow silk chiffon with bead detailing. V-neckline in front creating the halter, with pieces draped from halter down and out to sides. The entire bodice is finely pleated and gathered, and has beaded panels which creates an empire waist. The beaded panels vary from narrow at center front to wide at sides, and meet at center back. The beading is white and silver beaded horizontal stripes on a mauve background. The skirt is formed by the chiffon being gathered into the … more
Date: 1975?
Creator: Victoria Royal Ltd.

Day dress

Description: Dress of black wool crepe. Full length; long sleeves with zippered cuffs. Inserted, elasticized waist gives blouse effect. Skirt is constructed with black lace inserts at hips under bodice panel. Rounded neckline. Center back zipper. Designer's label: "Norma Walters / New York / Made in Hong Kong" Retailer's label: "Neiman-Marcus" Size and content/care tags at base of designer label. B) Detachable collar of black silk with silver lace-like pattern; bordered in black and silver bugle beads. Bu… more
Date: 1975/1985
Creator: Walters, Norma

Silk Robe

Description: Lounging robe of salmon pink silk damask with stylized peony floral motif, oversized fit, kimono-inspired opening, oversized set in sleeves, round patch pockets at hips, unlined, labels: Neiman Marcus, Made in Hong Kong, 100% silk
Date: 1970/1979
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