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Draped dress
Light blue crepe knit evening gown. Straps cross in front and straighten in back to create a keyhole at the chest. Empire waist with a 7.5" attached belt of self fabric; slightly gathered at waist. Sheath style skirt, slight flaring. Center back zipper closure with single hook and eye. 22" waist. Designer label: Care label under. No visible Size label, maybe cut out.
Gloves
Pair of gloves of leather; tan; elbow length; 3 tucks on top of hand; 4" opening; 3 button closure. Designer Label: Made in France / Harry Size Label: 5 3/4 Retail Label: Made in France Exclusively for Neiman Marcus Length: 40cm; Width: 9.5cm
Dress
Trapeze dress of brightly colored chiffon, in mainly orange, blue and green brushstroke print with rows of bugle bead trim on neckline and armholes. Sleeveless; knee-length. Zipper and hook&eye closure at center back. Sheath style underdress in orange crepe. Designer's label near hem inside lining: "Kiki Hart / New York" Union label and production tag.
Envelope for McCall's Pattern #8900
McCall's Easy Fit Pattern #8900 by Mariette Hartley to make a lined jacket with notched collar, buttoned blouse with extended shoulders, straight skirt, and straight-legged pants, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Evening dress
Ballgown of ivory satin with over appliqué of yellow lace and jeweled in pearls, large pearl drops, sequins, rhinestones, bugle beads and iridescent white beads.
Evening dress
A) Evening dress of moss green rayon crepe with gathered knots down CF; bias-cut dress and slip; sleeveless; full length. B) Slip. Labels in slip: Designer's label: "Hartnell / London" Retailer's label: "Specially made / in England for / Best & Co. / New York".
Fedora
Hat of rich brown felt, styled as a fedora. Crown somewhat cylindrical, flattened at top, with slightly indented top square panel. At base of crown is 2" wide band of light brown/beige grosgrain ribbon, with trailing ends. Medium-width brim of same felt, turned up at back and sides, down slightly at front. Unlined, but with inner reddish brown grosgrain ribbon hatband, and attached black elastic cord to help secure hat to wearer's head. Designer's label at inner hatband: "Hatnegie Hats Inc. / New York" Style label: "5226" Size label: "21 1/2"
Cloche
Cloche hat of black felt. The domed crown has a shaped lower edge, and a small brim that turns up and back to become vertical against the crown at front, and flares out slightly at sides and back. At side is a spray of black ostrich feathers. Inner black grosgrain ribbon hatband. Maker's label sewn inside: "Model / by / Hatty's / Paris / New York"
Envelope for Vogue Pattern #2335
Very Easy Vogue American Designer Pattern #2335 by Edith Head to make a tabard and dress with extended shoulders, straight silhouette, and side seam pockets, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Dress
Bright blue wool crepe dress. 10 buttons in front, half sleeves, knee length Designer Label: Helga Retailer label: Walker - Marr / Dallas
Dress ensemble
A) Dark blue dress with round neckline, short sleeves, shift style, knee length, center back zipper, lined. Designer Label: Helga Retailer Label: Lou Lattimore B) Dark blue belt. ~1.5 inches wide C) Neckscarf of bright blue, yellow, and white silk D) Dark blue overcoat. 5 metal buttons in front. 1 fake chest pocket on either side and 1 real hip pocket on either side. full sleeves, with a button on the cuff
Jacket and dress
A) Jacket of black and white herringbone tweed, v-neckline, center front opening with buttons, flap pockets at hips, pocket flaps and center front opening trimmed in black leather, long set in sleeves, center back seam, lined in red silk. Label: Helga B) Dress of same fabric, round jewel neckline, short set in sleeves, a-line silhouette, inverted box pleats at sides in front and back, center back zipper, lined in black silk.
Envelope for Simplicity Pattern #8679
Simplicity Go Everywhere Pattern #8679 by Nancy Heller and Overlock Serger to make knitwear separates including pull-on pants, shorts, skirt, pull-over top, and cardigan, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Picture hat
Picture hat of natural straw. Domed crown; hatband of brown grosgrain with black and white polka dots forms a bow at front left. Hatband secures to brim with snaps. Wide, floppy brim is attached to crown. Headband of light yellow grosgrain ribbon; unlined. Elastic cord for securing hat to head. Maker's label: Henri's / Dallas
Sun hat
Beach hat of natural straw. Domed crown with hatband of light blue grosgrain ribbon forming a knot at back. The wide brim curves down to light blue ribbon binding at edge. Unlined; beige grosgrain ribbon headband. Elastic cord for securing hat to head. Label inside: "Henri's / Dallas"
Pillbox Hat
Pillbox hat of beige/light brown suede.
Straw hat
Picture hat of straw. The fine, natural color straw crown is domed with a hatband of beige grosgrain ribbon with a bow at the front. The wide, oval brim is set off-center to the crown, and is edged with the same beige grosgrain ribbon. The brim has two "V" cuts at front, forming projecting "saw teeth". At the base of each notch on top and underneath brim, is a bow of the same grosgrain ribbon. The hat is unlined with an inner headband of beige grosgrain ribbon. Label sewn to inner hatband: "Henrys / Dallas"
Cloche Hat
Cloche style hat of black felt with 2' flared brim. Hatband of 1" black grosgrain ribbon with simple bow in front. Unlined with black grosgrain inner headband. Stamp on inside crown: "100% Wool / Starfire / Melange / Blend-Felt / Henry Pollak, Inc. / New York" Retailer's label on inside headband: "Parkridge / Exclusives"
"Flamand" hat
Calotte style hat of burnt orange felt with downward brim. Hatband and bow at center back of matching felt. Headband of brown grosgrain ribbon; unlined. Evidence of veil, now missing. Crown stamped: Flamand / Henry Pollak, Inc. Retailer label: Neiman-Marcus / Dallas
Hat
Hat of black felt in modified breton style.
Hat
Calotte style hat of black felt with rolled under brim. Cluster of back feathers along brim covered by black veil. Small bow of self. Stamp on inside crown: "100% Wool / Glenover / Henry Pollak, Inc. / New York"
Hat
Hat of black felt and satin piping.
Hat
Hat of black felt styled as a modified boater or Pamela hat.
Knit suit
Two-piece suit of blue knit with purple velvet details. A) Jacket of blue knit, wide revers collar trimmed with purple velvet and lined in blue silk, long bracelet-length set-in sleeves with purple velvet cuffs, center front opening with stitched button holes and round dome silver-tone metal buttons covered in purple velvet, vertical angled darts from jacket hem to above bust with single welt pockets at bust line, notches at hemline by darts, darts at back shoulders, boxy shape, unlined. Designer Label: Henry a la Pensee B) Matching skirt of blue knit, straight silhouette, knee-length, unlined, center back zipper.
Wool ensemble
Day suit. A) Jacket of green knit wool. Short, with long sleeves. B) Blouse of rust-orange knit. C) Tweed skirt, street-length. D) Caplet of material matching skirt, forms a hood.
Hat
Tuque style, hand knitted cap of purple-brown yarn. Skullcap crown with side flaps to cover ears. Unlined. Manufacturer's label: "Henry / a la / Pensée / Inc."
Beach hat
Beach hat of ochre, fine satin straw with crown covered with ochre lace and gold metallic woven fabric hatband. Unlined; rose grosgrain ribbon headband. Designer/retailer label: Henrys / Dallas
Calotte
Hat of very pale green felt and beading. The hat is styled as a calotte (also spelled "calot"), with slightly shaped crown embellished with scattered transparent gray beads, pearl beads, and rhinestones. Unlined. Inner hatband of black grosgrain ribbon. Label sewn to inner hatband: "Henrys / Dallas Henrys has been identified alternately as maker or retailer.
Hat
Hat made of white stitched, quilted cotton. Crownless. Hat constructed of circular piece with tucks at left and right back. Interior wire support covered with matching grosgrain ribbon. Maker's label: "Henrys / Dallas"
Hat
Hat of natural straw. The low, domed crown is encircled by a green velvet ribbon, and enhanced with artificial flowers in yellow, coral, and peach. The oval brim is set off-center, and "waved at one side to creat an undulating effect. Unlined, with a pale green inner grosgrain ribbon hatband. Designer's label: "Henrys / Dallas"
Hat
Hat of flowers. The low, domed crown of stiffened white net is covered with green fabric and completely covered in large artificial flowers in shades of pinks and reds, with scattered green vinyl leaves. The hat is lined in white lace, and has a double inner hatband of black and of a silvery gold metallic rickrack. Label inside: "Henrys / Dallas". Henrys has alternately been identified as a hat maker and as a retailer.
Hat
Hat of purple felt. The low, circular crown is mostly flattened, with a slightly undulating surface. Around the crown is a wide band of turquoise crushed silk jersey held in place by crossing bands of fuchsia pink and dark blue purple yarn. The wide, flat oval brim is set just slightly off-center to the crown, giving a wider brim in front than back. The hat is unlined, with an inner hatband of purple blue grosgrain ribbon around the inside base of the crown. Designer's label sewn to inner hatband: "Henry's / Originals / Dallas". This hat was designed to be worn with a skirt suit of Mexican homespun cotton designed by Adrian, accession number 1967.002.003.
Hat
Picture hat. The domed crown is of navy blue twill, with a navy blue grosgrain ribbon band tied at base of crown, with bow at back with trailing ribbons. At front of crown is a second bow of stylized foliate form, created out of stiffened rolled twill or grosgrain, with two red straw cylindrical "buds" extending upwards. The wide, down-turned brim is of red straw. Inside crown is navy blue grosgrain ribbon hatband. Sewn to inner ribbon band is label: "Henry's / Originals / Dallas" Measurements: 40 x 38.5 cm. across brim; 16 cm. high from base of brim to top of crown.
Picture Hat
Small straw picture hat. Low domed crown of a dark/purple woven straw. Wide, down-turned brim of same material starts high on the crown, and is edged in black velvet. At the back of the hat, starting at top of brim, is an applied spray of artificial daisies and leaves in green fabric, with black velvet bow. Unlined. Inside, at base of crown, is brown/purple grosgrain ribbon headband. Label sewn to inner hatband: "Henrys / Dallas" Henrys has been identified alternately as maker or retailer. Gift of Mr. Ian Dellar.
Picture Hat
Small picture hat of black straw. The domed black straw crown is edged in black velvet ribbon and is surmounted by a "starburst" of pleated black grosgrain fabric with a vertically projecting "tab" of grosgrain ribbon backed with black velvet. The matching straw brim is circular along the front 2/3 of the hat, and then "cut back" along the back 1/2, forming two slight corners at sides. The brim is edged in black velvet ribbon. The crown has an inner black grosgrain ribbon hatband. Label sewn to inner hatband: "Henrys / Dallas". Henrys has been identified alternately as maker or retailer. Accompanied by a single short hatpin with simulated black pearl head.
Picture Hat
Picture hat of straw. The domed crown is of natural-colored straw, ringed at the base with a line of artificial daisies with white petals and yellow centers, affixed to a band of off-white grosgrain ribbon. The broad oval straw brim is set off-center, and edged underneath with a double line of daisies around most of the brim, and a single line of daisies at back. The crown is edged inside with an inner hatband of white grosgrain ribbon. Label sewn to inner hatband: "Henrys / Dallas". Henrys has been identified alternately as maker or retailer.
Pillbox Hat
Hat of golden cloth. The pillbox style hat is formed as a low, cylindrical crown of stiffened mesh with flattened top, covered with with a woven golden cloth, pleated horizontally on sides. The top of the crown is embellished with beading, using simulated pearls, small bronze-colored beads, large oval cabochon opalescent translucent beads, faceted "crystal" beads, and crescent-shaped translucent beads. The hat is unlined, the inner mesh visible and showing embroidered pattern of pale green leaves/branches. Around inside lower edge of crown is an inner hatband of green grosgrain ribbon. Affixed to inner hatband on either side is a small plastic comb to help secure hat to wearer's head. Maker's (retailer's?) label sewn to inner hatband: "Henrys / Dallas".
Pillbox Hat
Pillbox hat of black and gray fine plaid. The cylindrical crown is flattened at top, and has sides with horizontal pleats of same material. At front of hat is a self-covered circular button. Lined with a gold damask/brocade fabric, trimmed with gold cord edging at inner edge. Maker's label: "Henrys / Dallas" Accompanied by one hatpin, the head covered with black cloth.
Straw hat
Hat of natural straw with hatband of black grosgrain ribbon trimmed with black vinyl triangles. High conical crown with flat top; rolled brim. Headband of beige grosgrain ribbon; unlined. Retailer label: Henrys / Dallas
Hat
Hat of pink chiffon and artificial flowers. The crown is made of horizontally tucked pink chiffon giving a "turban" effect, with two large pink velvet and organza artificial flowers to front left. Lined in brocade of cream ground with golden/brown branches and leaves, and pale blue blossoms. Cream grosgrain ribbon inner hatband. Designer's label: "Henry's Hats"
Picture hat
Picture hat of natural straw. Wide brimmed with crown of black grosgrain ribbon and bow as trim. String from crown pulls edge of brim toward center; teardrop shaped orange glass hatpin. Lined in black net; black grosgrain ribbon headband. Maker's label: Henry's / Originals / Dallas
Pillbox Hat
Pillbox hat of dark navy blue grosgrain cotton fabric. The low, cylindrical crown has a flattened top, and at back is a bow of same material, held by a vertical strip of same fabric. Hat is lined in a blue and white floral pattern lace-like fabric, and has an inner black grosgrain ribbon hatband. Label: "Henry's Hats"
Turban
Turban of light brown velvet and burnt sienna / orange brown satin. Affixed to front is a large artificial flower in shades of pinks and pale greens, enhanced with maroon feathers. Lined in pale brown netting. Around inside of brim is band of light brown grosgrain ribbon. Label sewn onto ribbon: "An Original By / Henry's Hats".
Floral ensemble
Evening ensemble of red silk and red and brown floral silk. a) Bodice of bright red silk, low band collar with bodice gathered into neckline, sleeveless with generous armscyes, center back slit with three snap closures at neckline, unlined. b) Full-length skirt of red floral silk with oversized light red and dark red roses on a dark brown and light green ground, wide waistband at natural waist, pleated into waistband, fully lined in red, white netting to create fullness and effect of bubble hem
Black shoes
Pair of pumps in black calf and black patent leather. The square-toed shoes have a black calf leather toe-box and "tongue", crossed by a wide black patent leather strap at vamp which secures at outside edge with small gold colored buckle. The sides and heel of the shoes are of black patent leather, cut low at sides towards the front. Chunky 2 1/4" high heel, tapering slightly to base, rounded at sides and back, square across front. Stamped inside shoes: Designer's label: "Herbert Levine" Retailer's label: "Amen Warde / El Paso * Texas" Illegible marks handwritten inside shoes. Measurements: Length: 25 cm Width: 8cm Height: 12cm Heel: 5.5cm (2 1/4") high on axis w/cap
Brocade slingback shoes
Shoes have toebox of gold and silver on cream brocade cloth, with closed, pointed toes. Across top of toebox is large bow of same fabric, with fringed ends. Extending back from toebox are gold leather straps which connect at sides of heel, and fasten to gold strap which secures across back of heel with small gold buckle. 3 5/16" high stiletto heel covered in matching gold leather. Labels: Designer's Label: "Herbert Levine" Retailer's Label: "Neiman Marcus" Handwritten note: "4 1/2 M / 49198 / 6.93144L" Measurements: Length: 20 cm. Width: 8 cm. Height: 9.5 cm. Heel: 8 cm. (3 5/16") high on axis with cap.
Embellished shoes
Pair of evening shoes of purple satin. Designed with pointed toes, the shoes have three paired rhinestone-set stripes running across the toes: the first with a stripe of black and yellow, the second with a stripe of black and red, the third with a stripe of black and green. High spike heel covered in matching purple satin. Maker's mark stamped inside: "Herbert Levine" Retailer's label stamped inside: "Neiman-Marcus" Handwritten inside: "4B 7889 H9913-4LR"
Faille pumps
Pair of pumps of cream crepe faille silk. Designed with a rounded toe, the shoes have a large applied bow/rosette of same fabric at center of instep. Low heels taper to base. Maker's mark stamped inside: "Herbert Levine" Retailer's mark stamped inside: "Neiman-Marcus" Handwritten inside: "7aa / 6327C" Measurements: Length: 27 cm Width: 8.5cm Height: 11cm Heel: 5cm (2") high on axis w/cap
Leather heels
Pair of sling-back shoes of hand-painted leather. The shoes are designed with a slightly pointed toe, cut away beyond toe-box. The single strap fastens at outer edge with a gold buckle. The heel is a modified Spike heel, covered with matching leather. The leather used is painted with a pale blue background on which is an over-all pattern of scrolling framework in beige and dark green, with rosettes, flowers, quatrefoils, etc. in greens, pinks, blues, etc. Maker's label inside: "Herbert Levine / Fine Shoes" and "Hand Lasted" Retailer's label inside: "Neiman-Marcus" Handwritten inside: "6AAA 9214-4L2 / 32769" Measurements: Length: 21 cm Width: 8cm Height: 15cm
Leather pumps
Pair of pumps of black patent leather. The shoes are designed with a squared-off toe, and have an applied black grosgrain ribbon flat bow across the throat/instep. The chunky heels are covered in red leather, and taper slightly to base. Designer's stamp on insole (right): "herbert levine" Retailer's stamp on insole (left): "Neiman-Marcus" Hand-written notation inside shoe: "7 B / 30016 / 15735L" Designer's stamp on insole (right): "herbert levine" Retailer's stamp on insole (left): "Neiman-Marcus" Hand-written notation inside shoe: "7 B / 30016 / 15735L" Measurements: Length: 24 cm. Width: 9 cm. Height: 12 cm. Heel: 6 cm. (2 1/4") high on axis with cap.
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