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Hat
Hat of black straw in pancake shape with back turned up to form a fold giving semi-circular shape to hat. Small black velvet bow in back. Designer's label: "Adrian / Custom"
Skirt Ensemble
Blue silk crepe tunic top with skirt in blue, black and white print. a) Tunic top of crepe. Short, batwing sleeves with insert of black, rectangular material at shoulder line. Mock V-neck opening backed with same material and ties of self. Center back zipper. Original card states that the Grecian figures on the material was designed by Dali. Unlined. Designer's label at back zipper: Adrian / Original b) Skirt of same. Straight; below knee-length. Black crepe waistband. Zipper closure with slit at hemline. Unlined.
Alligator handbag
Handbag of brown alligator. Rectangular gold tone frame with circular flip clasp; accordion bottom. Single contoured handle of matching alligator. Lined in peached colored satin; zipper pocket attached to patch pocket. Stamped on pocket: Adrienne Handbags
Hat
Hat of beige straw. The low, slightly domed crown is of woven medium beige straw. Around the crown is wrapped a wide horizontally pleated/ruched band of cream organza, secured at one side with a large "pin" wrapped in yellow grosgrain. From the pin hang two circular metal charms, each with rhinestone border and each with a relief depicting a woman in wide, standing, lace collar. The moderate width brim is of the same woven straw, set slightly off-center so that there is more brim at front and sides than at back. The brim is turned up on all sides. Unlined with a headband of golden yellow velvet. Combs at sides for securing hat to head. Manufacturer's label sewn to inner hatband: "Paris / Alfreda / Inc. / New York"; Retailer's label sewn to inner hatband: "Walker-Marr / Dallas"
Sweater set
Aqua knit sweater with matching gloves. A) Shrink style sweater: Sleeveless aqua colored fine wool knit sweater with wide rounded neckline. Scalloped aqua flannel collar embellished with sequins, beads and gold metallic thread embroidery. Narrow band of gathers between breasts. Bust darts. Wide ribbed waistband. Retailer's label at inside back collar: Allardale / Beverly Hills, California Size tag: 14 B-C) Gloves of matching aqua colored fine wool knit with aqua flannel gauntlets. The gauntlets are embroidered to match the collar of the sweater.
Hatlet
Hatlet of deep red satin. The close, curved crown is formed as a band that is worn across the wearer's head from ear to ear. The band is edged with a wide band of narrow pleated deep red satin, with ends that extend beyond the crown, forming crossed ends at sides. Lined in the same deep red satin, and with a deep red grosgrain ribbon inner hatband. Designer's label: "Amy New York"
Straw hat
Pillbox of off-white straw with sunken crown and rolled brim. Headband of ivory grosgrain ribbon; unlined. Designer's label: Amy / New York
Skunk coat
Coat of skunk fur.
Gloves
Pair of gloves of brown leather (kidskin?). Forearm length with decorative button and loop closure. Stamp inside reads: "Miss Aris / 7 / Made in Philippines" In "Maas Brothers / Florida" box.
Gloves
Pair of gloves of cotton; off-white; stretch; pull-on; faceted crystal button; bound button hole. Designer Label: Aris Imported Gloves Manufacturer Label: Cotton / Made in Germany US Zone Size Label: 7 Length: 18 cm; Width: 8.5 cm
Gloves
Pair of gloves of kid leather; white; pull-on; 4" above wrist. Designer Label: ARIS of Paris; Real Kid Manufacturer Label: Machine Washable; 7 Manufacturer Label: Leather Glove; Made in France; 100% Silk Lining; Made in Philippines; Size 7; WPL S931 Length: 27cm; Width: 10cm
Night gown
Night gown of black rayon satin with black lace bodice and trim along hemline. Full length. Label: "Artemis"
Dress
Coat dress of black slub linen. Notched lapel collar. Exaggerated double breast with six circular, plastic buttons with welt buttonholes. Silk satin ribbon ties at base of lapel and laces through two welt buttonholes. Elbow length sleeves. Padding from bust to shoulder blade. Empire waist. Lined in black taffeta. Designer's label at center back neck: "EISA"
Dress
Cocktail gown of pearl gray peau de soie satin. Knee-length, with round neck and sleeveless. Underskirt is covered by over skirt which folds/pleats up from left and right and ties to center back to waist to form a "bustle". Tiered folds fall to hemline. Center back zipper. Lining of stiffened net covered in white satin; waistline has two tiers of satin to shape dress. No label or tag.
Evening dress
Evening gown of heavy, white silk brocade. Sleeveless; full length princess style. Bateau neckline with small V cut at center front. Center back zipper with snaps. Back of dress opens at waistline with 1" wide drawstring tie of self at center back which gives back of dress a bustle effect when tied. Bodice unlined; skirt lined in white silk. Designer's label at center front neckline: "Balenciaga / 10, Avenue George V. Paris" Stamped style number tag beneath designer's label: "5471"
Hat
Pillbox style hat of mustard yellow dyed Persian lamb (aka astrakhan). The short, cylindrical crown has a flat, inset top of brown velvet. The hat is lined in a bronze silk(?), and has inner brown grosgrain ribbon headband. Brown elastic cord to help secure it to wearer's head.
Hat
Hat of reddish-pink wool. The derby style hat has a domed crown made of four sections of cloth that meet at center. Each section has chevrons of stitching, which point towards the center of the crown, giving a subtle quilted effect. Narrow brim rolls upwards at sides and back. A black suede(?) bow is applied to base of crown at center left. Inside base of crown is a band of pink grosgrain ribbon. Sewn to inner ribbon band is maker's label: "Balenciaga / 10 Avenue George V Paris" and label "Made in France"
Hat and scarf
Pillbox hat of chocolate brown silk. Domed crown. Brown grosgrain ribbon headband; lined in mesh. B) Scarf of two-tone brown and white window pane patterned wool. Fits over hat and ends tie. Measurements: Hat: Side to Side: 16 cm. Front to Back: 19 cm. Height: 8 cm. Scarf: Side to Side: 93 cm. Front to Back: 69 cm. Height: 56 cm.
Maternity ensemble
Maternity ensemble of black silk faille. (a) Top has a short shawl collar with double layer short sleeves, top layer of sleeve is split into tulip shape. Three button center front closure with circular self-covered buttons. A-lined and very wide at the bottom. Unlined with built-in shoulder pads. (b) Skirt is mid-length with elastic waist and two small slits at center front and center back hem. Unlined.
Pillbox Hat
Pillbox hat of black velvet. The low, cylindrical, slightly domed hat is completely covered in black velvet. Affixed to the center front of the hat is a roughly fan-shaped aigrette of simulated gems and metallic braid with a surmounting spray of white feathers. The crown is lined in black fabric, and has a black grosgrain ribbon running along the inside bottom edge. Sewn to the inner ribbon is a plastic comb to secure the hat to the wearer's head.
Skirt Suit
Two-piece gray faille moire wool and nylon suit. Jacket is long, with wide notched collar, is double breasted, has bound button holes, and buttons below waist. It has a sculptural double-breasted front panel, that maintains a vertical linear center front, rounded shape visually flanks stomach area. The skirt is straight; slightly below knee length.
Shift dress
Dress of green silk. Knee-length, short sleeves, cf opening with 7 small circular buttons. At upper bust on each side of opening are decorative flaps - the top one a square flap with pointed lower edge, with button at center, attached to a rectangular "under" flap. Unlined. Designer's label at inside back neckline: "Edward / Barry, inc. / by Miller-Randazzo"
Dress
Dress of light brown silk with pleated front. Sleeveless; squared neckline. Street length. Center back zipper closure. Lined in tan silk; beige grosgrain petersham. Designer label: Teal Traina / New York "Pure Silk" label at collar.
Dress ensemble
Hostess dress ensemble of hot pink silk douppioni plaid with shawl and scarf. a) Maxi dress with skirt of pink plaid and bodice of cream. Flower at collar. Center front closure of four self-covered buttons on bodice and self-covered snaps below waist. Lined in white. b) Shawl of like fabric. c) Tie belt /scarf of like fabric.
Handbag
Structured purse of ivory leather in oval shape with gold trim. Oval mirror in lid. Single contoured handle of ivory leather. Tab with snap closure at center front. Lined in ivory faille. Includes coin purse of matching faille; rectangular frame covered in white leather; brass ball twist closure. Maker's stamp: Bienen-Davis
Hat
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.
Fur hat
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.
Black jacket
Jacket of black wool with notch collar; long sleeves slits at cuff; back waisted yoke with gather piping and bow Designer Label: Betty Rose
Oxford-style shoe
Oxford-style shoe of black suede, round toe box, high throat with cut-out detail and tie at top of vamp, topstitching detail with mens shoe inspiration, low stacked heel.
Handbag
Evening clutch of chocolate brown/mauve silk shantung. Rectangular gold frame with ball twist closure. Gold tone chain handle with interior hinges to be tucked in bag. Black satin lining, one inner pocket. Designer stamp: bobbie / jerome Measurements: 26cm L, 15cm H, 3.5cm W
Rockabilly shirt
Man's long sleeve cotton pullover rockabilly shirt of crimson red with white welting on front pocket and lapel, and white elastic wasting in the back. Original white-glass front buttons with white loop closures. Label: Brent / Made in California
Hat
Hat of burgundy/brown plush/felt. High, domed crown with wide ribbed brownish hatband encircling crown, the top edge of the band with decorative stitching in thread that changes color as it progresses along the hat. Narrow brim turned up sharply, with similar brown band and stitching on facing. At back of hat is a flat bow of same ribbon and stitching, with vertical band that connects hatband with underside of brim. Unlined. Blue grosgrain ribbon hatband with rows of stitching. Designer's label inside: "Originals by / Lee Bury / of Dallas" With original(?) hatbox, hexagonal, with logo on top: "Margo's la Mode"
Hat
Hat of coral and yellow, and brown silk and green plush. High, domed crown is wrapped in layered silk band of pieced coral, yellow, and brown. At back is band of green plush wrapped around silk and tied, with "tails". Narrow brim of green plush curves downwards. Unlined, with inner green grosgrain ribbon hatband. Designer's label inside: "Originals by / Lee Bury / of Dallas" With octagonal white hatbox.
Wool hat
Hat in modified calotte style of brown velour felt. Calotte-shaped crown with downward brim that varies in width from 3 inches center front to 3/4 inches in center back. One inch wide self hatband. Hatband and brim edge laced with light brown and beige angora yarn. Headband of brown grosgrain; unlined. Label: Originals by / Lee Bury / of Dallas
Straw hat
Hat of muted violet straw. Styled somewhat as a sailor hat, the 2 1/2" conical crown is flattened at top and has slightly sloping sides. Encircling the base of the crown is a 3/4" wide hatband of twisted muted cerise pink and purple velvet ribbons. At front of crown is a cluster of four velvet roses, two violet, two cerise with green leaves. Mounted above the roses is a violet velvet wrapped stand-up ornament with small bow at top, slightly to left of center front crown. The 4" wide flat brim has a narrow magenta velvet rolled band on underside of the outer edge. Unlined with a purple grosgrain ribbon headband. Elastic band for securing hat to head. Designer's label: "3410 Oak Lawn / Bernie A. Cahn / Dallas, Tex"
Bagonghi handbag
Bagonghi style handbag of navy blue fabric decorated on the front and back in blue soprarizzo velvet pocket designs with white velvet belt buckles; front right “pocket” has gold-tone signature “R” in belt form. Rectangular inverted frame covered in fabric matching body of bag. Gold-tone plunger-style closure. Bound handle of matching fabric with gold-tone clips and chain links. Inner compartment of blue leather has zippered pocket and two patch pockets. One pocket contains plastic tortoiseshell framed mirror stamped “Neiman-Marcus” and card printed “Mr. and Mrs. Henry Sterne Jacobus, Jr.” Stamped:"Roberta di Camerino / Italy / Neiman-Marcus / Leather Lined"
Bagonghi-style handbag
Bagonghi style handbag of tan velvet with two intersecting dark brown velvet belts with brass belt buckle. Brass frame with keyhole detail. Bound handle of matching fabric with gold tone chain and “R” links.
Dress ensemble
Ensemble of bright brown tweed and floral printed silk: a) Dress of bright brown tweed with wide, round neckline and empire waistline; sleeveless; full-length; left-front and right-front darts; straight skirt wraps over to left; lined in pale orange synthetic. b) Jacket of bright brown tweed with notched collar and double breasted closure; 4 large, black buttons encircled with braided cord; long sleeves; princess seams; lined in brown, black, and ivory floral printed silk satin. c) Shirt of brown, black, and ivory floral printed silk satin with leaves; wide round collar; princess seams; ivory self-covered buttons down front and one at each 2in cuff on long sleeves; backed with a transparent white fabric. d) Tie-belt of black leather; .25 in width and 59 in length.
Dress
Dress of pink, grey, and brown pineapple print silk.
Faille dress
Dark red silk faille afternoon dress, princess lines - fuller in back. Natural waist line. Fly front zipper opening but covered at waist with intricately cut huge self bow that fastens at side creating the look of a wrap front closure. V-neck, small collar, 3/4 sleeves. Designer's label sewn in bodice: "Hattie Carnegie"; retailer's label sewn in skirt: "Swanson / Inc / Kansas City".
Hat
Calotte-style hat of light brown velvet. Beige and red feathers as trim on front brim and bow of self on back. Lined in golden yellow satin with grosgrain ribbon inner hatband. Small stitched mark on band showing front of hat. Designer's Label: "Hattie Carnegie" Retailer's Label: "Neiman-Marcus / Salon"
Hat
Hat of brown lace and beads. The beret-style hat is formed as a low crown of brown lace decorated with bronze-colored beads in loops and strings. The hat is lined in white net, and has an inner hatband of dark brown grosgrain ribbon. A stitched "star" on the inner hatband indicates the front of the hat, and two attached small plastic combs help secure the hat to wearer's head. Joint designer's/retailer's label is sewn to inner hatband: "Hattie Carnegie / Inc / Original / expressly for / Neiman Marcus"
Hat
Sailor-style hat of tan straw and brown yarn. The "crushable" hat has a tan/brown straw crown, slightly domed, with base of brown crocheted yarn. The circular brim, set off-center to the crown, is of double-thickness. The join between the crochet band and the brim has inner brown grosgrain ribbon hatband. Designer's label sewn to inner hatband: "Hattie Carnegie / Inc / Original" When not worn, or padded, the had "deflates" or "crushes" down, the crocheted section not significantly supporting the crown.
Hat
Hat of straw and velvet. The short, cylindrical crown is of woven natural-colored straw, with off-center "peak". The crown is edged along top with a narrow band of orange velvet. The sides of the crown are covered in black velvet, and there is an inner band of black velvet-covered straw that extends below the sides of the crown. The hat is unlined, with an inner hatband of black grosgrain ribbon. On the band, a small sewn start designates the front of the hat. Designer's label sewn to inner hatband: "Hattie Carnegie / Custom Made", and with a (later?) price tag attached. Accompanied by a short hatpin, the head covered with woven straw matching the hat.
Coat
Brown wool coat; 1 1/2 brown swirl buttons; bound button holes; 2 bound pockets Label: Made Exclusively For / Menger / Smart Shops Label: Mam'selle / by Betty Carol
Fan
Folding fan. Plain shaped wooden sticks and guards. Leaf of cream paper with thin border of brown. On the leaf are three printed vignettes: 1) view of a street through an archway, titled "Calle de Cuchilleros"; 2) View of the exterior of a church/mission, titled "San Antonio de la Florida"; 3) Scene of a bear shaking a tree, entitled "Madrid".
"Toga" ensemble
Day ensemble. a) Cape of light brown wool. Openings at sides for arms, long strips of self at center front. Mostly unlined, except for near shoulders in navy and white polka-dotted silk. b) Blouse of black jersey with dotted silk scarf and cuffs. Long sleeves. Surplice construction with wrap secured at neckline with covered button. Side zipper closure. Unlined. c) Skirt of black jersey, mid-calf length, front center tacked to create small gather.
Hat
Hat of light tan fur felt. Cylindrical crown, flattened at top, encircled at base by wide tan grosgrain ribbon with bow at right side. Wide brim is "crunched", turned down, and turned under. Unlined, with wide tan inner grosgrain hatband. Designer's label inside: "New York / Cecile / Original" Maker's stamp inside: "Duches / reg'd / Body made in Italy" With original(?) square hatbox.
Straw hat
Hat of white straw with round profile and shallow curved brim filled with light green silk leaves and white silk magnolia flowers. Lined in green lace. Labels: Chanda; Martha Weathered.
Hat
Hat in modified cloche style of hot pink fur felt with pointed scalloped edges over brim of green velour. Domed crown. Two hatpins with square green velvet heads form ends for green veil with chenille dots. Veil in very poor condition. Third hatpin with square head. Chartreuse yellow grosgrain headband. Unlined.
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