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Skirt Suit
Ecru worsted wool two-piece suit. A: Jacket with center front opening with four beige plastic buttons with bound button holes, first two spread apart by 2" next two spread apart by 10". Collared. Motif of concentric arced inserts, 1.175" wide each, starting from shoulder point, arcing down past second button. This upside down arc repeats on the back with a rainbow meeting the shoulder's center. On front, two more arc inserts motif repeat, with the rainbow arc stretching over the smaller reversed arc between the sections of buttons. One-piece set in sleeves with double elbow darts. Lined in beige silk faille. Retailer's label at center back collar: "Neiman-Marcus" Designer's Label at front right jacket lining: "Adrian / Original" B: Unlined A-line skirt of same fabric with lapped zipper covered by triangle pointed waistband tip on the left side. Waistband 1 3/8" wide. Four darts total, two in front, two in back. Pinked edge to seam allowances. Hem tape attached to 3" wide hem edge with machine stitch, tape hand based to inside of skirt with blind hem (slip stitch) stitch.
Envelope for Advance Pattern #5913
Envelope for a Advance pattern to make a girl's pinafore dress with suspenders, jacket, skirt and blouse; includes illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Hat
Light brown spiraled straw hat that shapes to a gentle point extending out from the forehead. Slightly domed crown. Green grosgrain ribbon headband; green elastic cord for securing hat to head.
Red print dress
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.
Robe
Robe of striped pink nylon. Button closure down front. Floor length.
Krizia-style Hat
Krizia-style hat of black lace over black straw.
Dress coat
Coat of beige crepe wool; turned back collar and cuffs with brown linen; mid-calf length; 4 buttons of metal with rhinestones; buttons to waist; reinforced skirt is stiff; waistline at natural waist; angled princess line from arm hole; shoulder dart; welted button holes and pockets; brick red lining.
Coat
Daytime coat of beige linen. Single breasted with three cream colored, circular, plastic buttons and bound buttonholes. Long, raglan sleeves with 4" cuffs. Notched collar. Street length. Side slit pockets. Lined in black silk. Designer's label at inside right seam of lining under arm hole: "Christian Dior / Paris / Made in France"
Day Dress
A) Day dress of red/orange chiffon printed with design of square polka dots. Modified shirtwaist style with wrap around closure. Below knee length; short sleeves with 1" cuffs. B) Belt of black velvet. No labels in either item.
Hat
Hat of silk faille. The body of the hat is made of woven straw, covered with beige/off-white silk faille. The shallow, domed crown is made in two parts - the upper shallow dome, and a collar into which the upper crown is inset. The upper edge of the collar is pipped in black. The shallow sloping brim is similarly constructed, with an inner band and then outer section with a black pipped edge between the sections. The crown is unlined, revealing the woven straw. The brim segments are lined in the same faille of the outside of the hat. Around the inside of the crown is an inner hatband of cream grosgrain ribbon, two which is attached a black elasticized cord to secure the hat to wearer's head. A small red/brown stitch on the inner hatband indicates the front of the hat. Designer's label sewn to inner hatband: "Christian Dior / Paris / Made in / France"
Metalic jacket
Coat of metallic gold woven textile, hip length, standing collar, no closures, set in sleeve, dropped shoulder seam, three-quarter length sleeves, lined in black. Label: Fabiani Rome, Made exclusively in Italy for Neiman Marcus, handwritten label reading "Fabiani, $495, Fall 1951"
Bridal lingerie ensemble
Bridal lingerie ensemble of ivory rayon and lace. A) Nightgown. Full length with wide lace shoulder straps. Styled with wedding bow and bell appliques on lace bodice and at hem of nightgown. Hem is slightly flared with added 9" lace border. Label at center back: "Styled by / Godfried / 36" and "Fine / Rayon / Fabric" on back of tag. B) Robe of matching fabric. Full length; elbow length lace sleeves and lace cuffs. Bodice has lace front and yoke with insert of 2" wide lace under bustline giving empire effect. Closure of two hook & eyes on lace insert below bustline and blue ribbon tie at neckline. Label matching gown. C) Tie belt for robe of 5/8"pink ribbon and 1-1/2"blue ribbon.
Hostess mules
Multi-colored striped grosgrain slip-on pump with cording. rosette on vamp Right Shoe Markings: "Created by Jerro / New York / Hostess Mules"
Envelope for McCall's Pattern #1650
Envelope for a McCall's pattern to make aprons with detachable bibs and pockets; includes illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Envelope for McCall's Pattern #8640
McCalls' pattern 8640 to make a dress with optional sleeve lengths, notched collar, cuffs, front button opening, and pockets on a full skirt, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Day dress
Dress of off-white and pink striped cotton with rose bud motif.
Television suit
Lounging ensemble (TV suit) of jersey wool in royal blue with black paisley print.
Dress
Red silk taffeta dress with print of white line/dashes. A) Cocktail dress of red silk taffeta print. The print is of short white lines/dashes, scattered over the entire garment. Short sleeves, collar with rounded "points". Dropped waist, with a wide panel of same fabric with vertical stitching between bodice and skirt. "Tiered" skirt, with a flounce of same material gathered at bottom of dropped waist and continuing to about knee-level. Skirt gathered at dropped waist, under the flounce. Center front opening with 5 small circular self-covered buttons. Zipper at left side from under arm to dropped waist. Unlined. Inner ivory grosgrain belt/petersham with single hook and eye at left side. Seam where flounce joins skirt reinforced on interior with horsehair band. Combined designer's/retailer's label sewn in skirt: "Neiman-Marcus Dallas / Traina-Norell" B) Thin belt of cream leather covered in matching fabric. Rectangular buckle covered in same fabric. No marks on belt.
Cloche hat with feathers
Cloche inspired hat of olive green fur felt with peach and gold ostrich feathers. The domed crown is encircled by a "cloud" of peach and yellow gold ostrich feathers which covers the narrow brim of pale ocher felt. The brim is wired and faced in a concentric circle of matching olive green fur felt. Unlined; green grosgrain ribbon headband; elastic cord to help secure hat to wearer's head. Maker's label: RegalleMaker's inside: Regalle
Dress
Dinner dress of black rayon crepe with interlaced bateau neckline forming a deep U on interlaced back. Below knee length. Sleeveless; standard four dart bodice. Scalloped inserted waistline. Center back zipper closure; unlined. B) Self-covered belt with rectangular buckle; 1/2" wide.
Envelope for Simplicity Pattern #3620
Simplicity pattern 3620 to make a one-piece dress in daytime or evening length, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Envelope for Simplicity Pattern #3636
Simplicity pattern 3636 to make a one-piece dress and stole with notched collar, pleated skirt, patch pockets and fringed edges, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Envelope for Simplicity Pattern #3691
Simplicity pattern 3691 to make a one-piece dress with fitted bodice, flared skirt, notched collar, and cuffed sleeves, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Envelope for Simplicity Pattern #3692
Simplicity pattern 3692 to make a one-piece dress with wrapped and zig-zag front button closure, set-in sleeves, and flared skirt, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Envelope for Vogue Pattern #7580
Vogue pattern 7580 to make a tuck-in blouse with shawl collar, set-in sleeves in long or short lengths, with optional French cuffs, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Bridge Hat
Bridge hat of navy blue straw. The cylindrical crown has a domed top section, and is encircled at the base by a wide band of off-white grosgrain ribbon, with two self bows at front left and right. On front section of the band are applied three applique "club" shapes of navy blue and off-white. A fourth applique is set on the front of the brim. The brim is a four-lobed quatrafoil, emulating a club shape, the back lobe truncated somewhat. The outer edge of the brim is rolled under. Underside of brim lined with off-white grosgrain fabric, inside of crown lined with black fabric, and with an inner off-white grosgrain ribbon hatband. Label: "Made to Order Hat / Bergdorf / Goodman / Fifth Ave. at 58th St"
Embroidered hat
Hat for ensemble in bowler style of mauve felt covered in orange “Neiman-Marcus” embroidery.
Hat
Pillbox inspired hat of red velvet with 1 1/2" rim and slightly domed crown. Red feather trim on front right with overlapping red velvet. Velvet covered wire loops at sides to secure hat. Lace interior lining. Designers Label: "Amy / New York" Measurements: L: 18.5 cm W: 20 cm H: 4.5 cm
Hat
Pillbox inspired hat of blue crochet covered entirely in black and iridescent palettes and tiny metallic blue rings. Straight sides with peaked crown. Lined in black felt; black grosgrain headband.
Hat
Hat of pea green straw. Formed of a coil of tightly braided straw, the hat has a high domed crown and brim that slopes slightly downwards. The base of the brim is encircled by a wide band of artificial white flowers, which almost covers the brim. The edge of the brim is embellished with bands of the same straw braid, sewn across the edge. The hat is unlined, with inner green grosgrain ribbon hatband and elastic cord to help secure to wearer's head. Label inside: "Regalle"
Hat
Hat of pale pink velvet with pink roses and carnations. The flat-topped, cylindrical crown is encircled with artificial pink roses and carnations, totally covering the sides of the crown. The wide brim slopes down steeply. The hat is lined in a pale pink satin, the brim is lined with the same pale pink velvet. The hat has an inner pink grosgrain ribbon hatband. Label inside: "Regalle"
Miao headpiece
Miao people, China, Festival Outfit E) Crown. Ornate headpiece formed of very thin sheet silver, decorated with repoussé. Decoration includes openwork horses and riders, dimensional floral forms, floral items set "en tremblant" on springs to shake and tremble as the wearer moves, dragon forms, butterflies, etc. From lowest edge is suspended a fringe of conical silver beads. Crown is tiara form, not a closed circle, with loops at sides to tie around wearer's head. No marks.
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