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Canvas skirt
Skirt of green duck canvas. Two black leather welt pockets on front; gold zipper pulls. Center front snaps of antique brass with black/gray cat's eye glass.
Dress
Dress of red, pink, green, and orange large floral print organdy; V-neck front; 8 self-fabric buttons down CF; waistline seam; gathered asymmetrical ruffle at bottom of long skirt; half-length sleeves with ruffled hems; pink lining.
Ensemble
Coat ensemble: A) Coat of green suede with blue/green woven wool and blue nubbly fabric facing on shawl collar and rolled sleeve cuffs. Lined in green jersey knit. Designer's label at inside right: "Sills / A Bonnie Cashin Design". B) Skirt of same fabric. Knee-length. Very slight A line. Lined in green silk. Zipper closure and hook-and-eyes on narrow waistband.
Leather jacket
Jacket of black leather. Quilted lining. Round. flat collar with 3 large hook closures CF. Long sleeves.
Robe
Robe of striped pink nylon. Button closure down front. Floor length.
Skirt
Skirt of red/orange suede. Small gathers into waistband in front; 4 darts, side zipper. CB & CF seams, knee-length. Lined. Slight flare.
Sportswear ensemble
Ensemble consisting of green leather jacket and green and black striped knit dress with green leather belt. A) The sheath-style street-length dress is of wool jersey with a knitted pattern of horizontal green and black stripes. It has very short sleeves and a wide boat neckline, and is unlined. B) The dress has an accompanying green leather belt that ends in fringe. C) The street-length coat is of matching green leather, with long sleeves and tuxedo collar that extends to lower hem. The center-front opening has no closures, and there is a welt pocket at each side seam. The coat is lined in the same fabric the dress is made from, and faces the tuxedo collar and opening. There are no designer labels in the garments, and the coat has retailer's label: "Neiman-Marcus / Trophy Room".
Sportswear separates
Wool coat and lap robe of olive green and cream novelty wool open weave twill plaid. A) Coat: T-shape. Below-the-knee length with V-neckline and shawl collar. Center front opening with brass buckle closure mounted on olive green leather tabs at the base of the shawl-style collar. Side seam pockets. Hem and cuffs bound in olive green leather. Unlined. Designer's label at inside side seam: A / Bonnie Cashin / Original / Sills and Co B) Lap robe/blanket of matching wool bound in olive green leather.
"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.
Hat
Hat of natural straw. The high, cylindrical crown is slightly domed, and is encircled by two wide bands of pale yellow grosgrain ribbon. The brim is off-center, wider at front, and turns up sharply at edge. The brim is edged with same ribbon as encircles the crown. The hat is unlined, with a band of pale yellow grosgrain ribbon inside base of crown as inner hatband. Maker's label sewn to inner hatband: "Cedar Crest / Original"
Hat
Hat of braided navy straw. Similar to a pillbox hat, the cylindrical crown is slightly domed, and surmounted by a sphere at top center made of navy satin braid. The whole is overlaid with blue veiling/netting. Unlined, with inner dark blue grosgrain ribbon hatband. Designer's label at inner hatband: "Cedar Crest / Original" Accompanied by a single hatpin, the head covered with blue fabric matching the hat.
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.
Evening hat
Small black straw beehive hat with veil
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.
Hat
Hat of white fabric with small navy blue polka dots. Styled somewhat as a calotte (also spelled "calot"), the low, domed crown is encircled by the deeply rolled brim. At center back is a red silk carnation with navy blue ribbon bow with trailing ribbons. The rolled brim is overlaid with a navy blue mesh veil. The crown is unlined, allowing stiffened straw(?) under-structure to be seen, and has an inner dark blue grosgrain ribbon hatband. Designer's label: "Chanda" Retailer's label: "Neiman-Marcus"
Krizia-style Hat
Krizia-style hat of black lace over black straw.
Skirt suit
Two piece fuchsia day suit with blouse. (a) Short jacket of fuchsia wool boucle with black ribbon trim at center front and hem. Pockets. and cuffs trimmed with same fabric as blouse. (b) Skirt of fuchsia wool boucle. mid-calf length. (c) Blouse of silk in fuchsia and black plaid with black lines interspersed. Bow at center collar. Sleeveless.
Skirt suit
Tailleur of cream wool bouclé. A) Fitted jacket. Single breasted with closure of four gold tone shank lion's head buttons and tailored buttonholes; notched lapel. Bracelet length sleeves have rolled cuffs with two matching buttons. Two flapped patch pockets with matching buttons at side breasts. Lined in ivory silk; back is weighted with gold chain. Designer's label at center back neckline: "Chanel" Couture number behind designer label: "08330" Label attached to base of designer label: "Made in France" B) Skirt of matching fabric. Below knee length. Closure of two zippers at front sides with hook & eye on rolled 1" waistband. Lined in ivory fabric.
Tulle dress
Tea-length dress of black tulle on black net; camisole bodice with slight sweetheart neckline with black silk satin ribbon around neckline and a bow at center front. There is a black silk satin ribbon at natural waist and clusters of glitter glued throughout. There is also a scarf of black tulle with clusters of glitter glued throughout.
Windowpane scarf
Scarf of light brown silk woven with cream satin plaid, 10 stripes in all. "CHANEL" is printed/stamped in corner. Measures 30'' x 30''
Leather gloves
Pair of gloves of leather; black; plain; elbow length. Manufacturer Label: 7; Made in France; Washable Designer Label: Gant Chanut Left Glove has a sticker label: "TFC-8" Right Glove has a sticker label: "TFC-8" and "Beth Moore" Length: 38.5cm; Width: 13cm
Calotte Hat
Calotte style hat of light brown satin. Brim is trimmed in brown and yellow velvet strawberry clusters with green and brown velvet leaves. Lined in rose colored brocade of floral design. Inner headband of pink grosgrain ribbon trimmed with cinnamon colored lace embellished with pink embroidered flower with rhinestone center at front. Maker's label on inside headband: "Paris / Chapeaux / Chicago"
Hat
Hat of beige velour. Styled as a modified calotte (also spelled "calot"), the hat has a low domed crown and narrow rolled brim with extends slightly more in front to form a "visor" shape. Set at front of hat is an ornament of crossed large white and beige feathers, and smaller gray and white ones. Underside of visor lined with an off-white jersey-like material, and the hat has an inner hatband of dark gray beige grosgrain ribbon overlaid with silver rickrack and pink lace. Maker's label: "Chapeaux / Paris...Chicago" Stamped inside crown: "Midi / Imported velour body / Made in France"
Cocktail dress
Cocktail dress of red silk. Sleeveless; knee length. Wide scooped neckline with horizontal folds at bust. High waistline is piped. Skirt is slightly A-lined with wrap around on the right which forms folds at the right waistline. Center back zipper with hook & eye. Lined in red silk faille. Designer's label at center back to left of zipper: "Ceil Chapman"
Dress
Impressionist dress of green, purple, blue print rayon; scoop neckline; sleeveless; horizontal tucks across bodice; straight knee-length skirt has tucks into waistline and box pleats on back; CB zipper. Two labels: Ceil Chapman label inside, back, near waist, and Neiman-Marcus store label back, at neck, near zipper.
Silk dress
Blue taffeta cocktail dress, scoop neck, sleeveless, belted street length with front self fabric detail A: Dress B: Belt
Tea-length dress
(A) - Dress of pink cotton chambray; white lace trim (B) - Matching rope belt
Pillbox Hat
Pillbox hat of black cotton(?). The cylindrical crown is mostly flattened at top, with diamond-shaped patches of same fabric attached at sides, overlapping top and bottom. Patches are outlined in black faceted beads. The hat is lined in black fabric, and has inner black grosgrain ribbon hatband. Designer's label inside: "Design By / d. charles"
Beret
Hat of striped felt. The hat is formed as a "pancake beret" on a rigid, slightly curved frame. The crown is of felt with wide width-wise stripes of olive green and black. The edge is embellished with a swagged band of bronze and black beads which runs from just behind the midway point of the side of the hat, around the front, and to just behind the midway point on the other side of the hat. The interior of the hat is lined in black fabric, and there is an inner hatband of black grosgrain ribbon. Maker's label sewn to inner hatband: "Chez Henriette".
Cocktail dress
Cocktail dress of black silk taffeta with black trim. Low V-neck front and back, elbow length sleeves. Extremely narrow foundation skirt in "Hobble Skirt" style, with pleated overskirt caught up underneath. The front is decorated with cord decoration, the back is plain. No label found, attrib from Donor's description.
Dress
Dress (evening?) of gray and gold brocade in floral pattern with small roses. Below knee length, with short sleeves, and with collarless rounded neckline, split at center front. Center front opening, which has: 3 self-covered circular buttons and bound button holes on bodice; one hook-and-loop tab in pleating; three hook and loop fasteners at dropped waist narrow waistband/belt; 6 functioning self-covered buttons and bound buttonholes on skirt; and with two faux bound button holes at bottom near hem. Full skirt is pleated into waistband. Large bow-form of self at center back of waistband. Lined in sheer cream silk. Designer's label at waist, right back: "Christian Dior - New York Inc."
Dress
Dress in sheath style of navy blue linen. Neckline is high and straight in front with wide, scooped back with 3/4" shoulder straps. Center back zipper with hook & eye. Lined in navy organdy. Designer's label at center back seam near hem: "Christian Dior - New York, Inc." Retailer's label at center back seam near hem: "Neiman-Marcus" With accompanying stole, double sided with one side of matching navy linen and reverse of green linen. Open ends; 16" wide.
Dress and jacket ensemble
Ensemble of a dark grey wool mohair consisting of: A) Jacket in boxed style. Single breasted with three large, circular, horn buttons and bound buttonholes; notched collar. Bracelet length, set-in sleeves. Lined in dark gray silk. Designer's label at inside center back neckline: "Made in France / Boutique / Christian Dior / Paris " and stamped on label: "10118" B) Dress. Sleeveless, with shallow, wide rounded neckline. Natural waist with an A-line over skirt and with under skirt of dark gray silk and 7" hemline of matching wool creating a tiered or multi-layer look. Center back zipper with hook & eye. Skirt lined in dark gray silk and bodice lined in black organza with black grosgrain ribbon petersham and black silk noil support structure.
Embellished shoes
Evening pumps of black silk with beading embellishment across the vamp, pointed and squared toe, rounded vamp, open throat, narrow shaped heels. Left: Christian Dior / Rogier Vivier; Sur Mesures A 6.741 Right: Same marks.
Evening heels
Evening shoes in impressionistic and geometric ikat pattern in purple tones with black accents, pointed toe box, moderate rounded throat, narrow straps of self creating slingback style, buckle closure, moderate stiletto heels, stamped "Christian Dior" and "Neiman Marcus" Measurements: L: 22.5 cm. W: 7 cm. H: 8.5 cm. not including strap Heel; 7.5 cm, 3 inches
Evening shoes
Navy silk pumps with rhinestones on the stacked heel and with "buckle" on vamp, squared round toe, low throat, rounded vamp. Measurements: L: 21.5 cm. W: 7.5 cm. H: 12.5 cm. Heel: 7 cm (2 11/16 in.) Markings Left & Right: "Souliers / Christian / Dior"
Fuchsia silk ensemble
Evening ensemble of fuschia /pink silk shantung. A) Jacket. Hip length or slightly longer. Shawl collar. 3/4 sleeves. CF opening with no closures. Slit pockets at sides. Designer's label at right side near hem: "Christian Dior Original / Made in U.S.A. / Christian Dior-New York Inc / trade mark" Retailer's label at cb neckline: "Neiman-Marcus" Union label at right armpit. B) Dress. Knee-length. Bodice part of thin fuchsia "lining" material, with rounded neckline and sleeveless. Skirt of heavy silk shantung. "Belt" just at hips with two self bows at front. CB zipper zipper from neckline to waistband, with snaps at waistband within pleat. Inner floating skirt of thin voile? backed with heavy cream stiffener. Designer's label in inner skirt: "Christian Dior-New York Inc." Retailer's label in inner skirt: "Neiman-Marcus". C) Vest/bodice. Heavy fuchsia silk shantung. Sleeveless, rounded neckline, cb zipper and hook&eye. Size label: "12"
Gloves
Pair of gloves of cream/beige cotton; pull-on; bevelled edges; wrist length. Length: 21cm; Width: 10cm Designer Label: Christian Dior / Sea Island / 100% lavable [FR-EN: washable] Retailer Label: Neiman Marcus / 100% cotton / Made in France Size Label: 7.5
Gloves
Pair of gloves of cotton; plain; white; pull-on; above wrist length; left and right sides of wrist are bevelled. Retailer Label: Neiman Marcus / 100% Cotton / Made in France Designer Label: Christian Dior / Sea Island / 100% lavable [Fr - En: 100% washable] Size Label: 7 1/2 Length: 24cm; Width: 12cm
Ivory silk slip
Slip of ivory silk blend with scalloped lace trim; half-slip skirt opens in a wrap toward the left; wrap is sewn closed at elastic waistband and has two snap closures in the mid-section concealed with bow accent (upper one is missing); knee-length.
Navy blue pumps
Pumps of navy blue faille; two openings at toe with two navy blue satin bows; 2.75" heels. Measurements: L: 24.5 cm W: 7.5 cm H: 12 cm Heel: 6.5 cm (2 1/2 in.) Markings: L- "Neiman Marcus" R- "Christian Dior / New York Paris"
Peach nightgown and bed jacket
Boudoir/Negligee Ensemble. A) Nightgown of peach nylon/rayon blend. Full-length, sleeveless, edged at sleeves and hem with narrow band of lace. Deep V neckline in front, shallower one in back, edged with band of quilting. Near base of front V is ribbon rosette. From base of V down in front is set of partially sewn down pleats, released after ca. 2 1/2". Wide, full skirt. Designer's label: "Christian Dior" Combined union, content, and care label. B) Bed Jacket of peach and white wool/angora. Cropped jacket with vestigial sleeves, edged at neckline, cf opening, armholes, and hem with off-white marabou feathers. Lined in pink rayon/nylon blend satin. Designer's label: "Christian Dior / Paris - Lingerie - New York" Combined union, content, and care label.
Ribbon blouse
Evening blouse of black fluted grosgrain ribbon over black ribbed stretch fabric. Bateau neckline and center front placket opening of 1 3/4" band of black grosgrain. Eleven self-covered buttons on opening. Petersham of black elastic with closure of two hook & eyes. Sleeveless. Unlined. Designer label: Christian Dior / Colifichets / Paris
Satin heels
High heel pumps of brown dotted satin with flat bow Markings: "Delman / Christian Dior / Paris"
Silk jacket
Cropped jacket of black silk faille. Rounded neckline with rectangular cut-out at throat/upper bust with inset panels of white silk faille on either side. Double breasted with three (of original 6) circular white buttons at front; closure supplemented with two large covered snaps. Long sleeves with nonfunctioning matching button at hem. Lined in cream silk crepe. Designer's label at inside right opening: Christian Dior - New York, Inc. Retailer's label inside at back collar: Bergdorf / Goodman / On the Plaza / New York Size label at right side seam: 12 ILGWU label at right underarm: 493285 National Board of the Suit and Coat Industry label "CG / 493285" on reverse of union label.
Calotte hat
Calotte-style hat of navy blue fine straw. Edge is trimmed in braided straw with pearls; navy veil. Headband of navy grosgrain ribbon; unlined. Designer's label: Christine / Original / Park Ave. New York
Cap
Cap of black velvet and feathers. Styled somewhat as a "newsboy cap", or a pillbox with a brim, the cylindrical black velvet crown bulges slightly at sides. At front, extending slightly to sides, is black visor of same velvet, angled downwards, edged with black grosgrain ribbon. The visor is covered with fan sprays of multicolored small feathers in browns, tans, and creams, with black edging. Centered with a black grosgrain ribbon bow. Crown is lined in multicolored brocade fabric with scrolling foliate and floral forms. Inner black grosgrain ribbon hatband. Designer's label at inside hatband: "Christine / Original" Received in a period hatbox labeled "Levy's".
Floral hat
Pillbox hat of navy straw trimmed with pale magenta silk flowers and green leaves encircling the crown. 1/2" rolled brim; wired. Single rhinestone with velvet bow on right front brim. Headband of navy velvet; lined in navy net. Designer label: Christine / Original / Park Ave. New York
Hat
Hat in modified Canterbury cap style of black velvet with rhinestone embellishment at front. Cylindrical crown, flaring slightly to top, with inset flat top. Shaped lower edge, extending down in points at sides. Front with silver metal "V" shaped ornament set with small rhinestones an three large faceted stones. Lined in black fabric. Inner black grosgrain hatband. Designer's label inside: "Christine / Original / Park Ave. New York With original cylindrical hatbox.
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