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Skirt Suit
Skirt suit of brown wool. A) Jacket, Lower-hip length, collarless, and with 3 button-and-loop closures at center-front. Long sleeves with slit and single button closure at wrists. Welt pockets at hips, and princess seams. Inner shoulder pads, and brown polyester lining. B) Matching short skirt, with 1” waistband. Button tab and side zip closure. Waistband is lined with grosgrain ribbon, and the skirt is lined in brown polyester. Designer's label: "Giorgio Armani / A Milano Borgonuovo 21"
Skirt suit
Skirt suit of dark charcoal gray pinstriped wool. A) Jacket. Double breasted with notched lapel. Long suit sleeves; single vent in back. Breast pocket and double welt pockets at sides, all unopened. Lined in black silk; shoulder pads. B) Skirt. Slightly A-lined; below knee length. Left side zipper closure with button on 1" waistband. Lined in black.
Infant's sneakers
Infant's sneakers of multi colored leather in red, blue, green, and yellow. Green velcro strap across instep, laces below. Lined in blue. Blue soles. Designer's label on outside tongue: "Baby / Deer" Info label on tongue inside: "Quality leather / upper Ballance-man / -made materials / imported from / China Expressly / for Baby Deer" Size stamped on sole: "2"
Shoes
Shoes: Pumps of pebbled greenish grey and black leather with 5" spiked heel and 1" platform at toe section; 2 straps at ankle and 1 strap at arch; black leather has tiny snake-like texture with grey eye-shaped design; black enameled platform and heel. Size 35 1/2
Cocktail dress
Cocktail dress of black net with white swirls. Short capped, raglan sleeves; bateau neckline. Swirls in shape of flowers at right shoulder. Knee length under layer; top layer 1" above under layer with slit from hem to chest on right side. Braiding around neckline extends across front and back left shoulder to form trailing ends to hemline. Slit pocket at right side seam of inner layer. Designer's label at center back neckline: "Geoffrey Beene / New York" Union label, "Dry Clean Only" and size "6" tags at bottom of interior pocket flap.
Ensemble
Ensemble. A) Jacket - Dolman sleeves in black wool jersey. Jacket with red satin facings and back panel. Center front closure forms "V" with overlapping panels, secured with one large and one small hook & eye at midriff, and a second small hook and loop higher on bust. Each sleeve with 4" plastic zipper closure at wrist and hook & eye. Edged on all parts with shiny black woven metallic ribbon. Black taffeta lining. Label: "Geoffrey Beene / New York" "Amen Wardy" B) Skirt - Alternating vertical panels of black wool jersey and red satin. Two metal hook & eye closures and 8" hidden zipper closure along seam at left back between red and black panels. Lined in black taffeta. Same labels in back, label at front of waistband: "Front". "Dry Clean Only" "12" Union Label.
Envelope for Vogue Pattern #2232
Vogue American Designer Pattern #2232 by Geoffrey Been to make a loose-fitting a-line jacket with front extending to side back to create a draped silhouette, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Jacket
Jacket of black silk gazar with silver “topstitching”. Long dolman sleeves have rolled cuffs with silver at hem. Center back panel of black organza with rays of silver extending from center back neckline. Collarless; no closure. Designer's label at left armscye: "Geof/frey / Beene"
Jumpsuit
Jumpsuit of black fabric. High rounded neckline. Long sleeves. Long legs. Seaming detail at center front neckline. Vertical seams at front. Sleated section just below waist at front. Hook-and-loop and zipper closure at center back. Lined in black. Designer's label at inside back neckline: "Geof / frey / Beene" Size label at inside side seam: "6" Care label at inside side seam: "Dry Clean / Only / Made / IN U.S.A." Union label at inside side seam: "Union Made in the USA / UNITE! / Union of Needle Trades / Industrial & Textile Employees"
Skirt suit
Pants ensemble of black plain weave synthetic. A) Tunic style blouse. Long sleeves; rounded, jewel neckline. Center back zipper closure; shoulder pads. Designer label: Geof /Frey / Beene B) Skirt of self fabric.
Striped blouse
Blouse of linen in black and white horizontal stripes. Squared style with side vents. Vented neckline with white organdy collar. Wide armholes with white organdy trim. Hong Kong seams at hem. Designer label: Geof / Frey / Beene Unite! style union label.
Evening pumps
Shoes. Stiletto heel of black velvet with ankle strap containing silver buckle; silver rhinestone metal heel. Left and Right shoe: "Couture Les Tropeziennes"
Evening shoes
Shoes. Under heel of dark red suede with pointed tip; dangling red beads; long dark red suede straps on either side of the shank for multiple ties around the ankle; logo etched into the sole. Left and Right shoe: "Couture Les Tropeziennes" "Made in Italy"
Cotton pumps
Shoes. Pink cotton pumps with pointed tips and stiletto heels. Left and Right shoe: "L. K. Bennett"
Blouse
Blouse of red silk with brown and green paisley design. Jewel neckline; Long sleeves with button closure on cuffs with plackets; three tucks in cuff. Center back closure with six antler/horn buttons and hidden snap at neckline. Unfitted; unlined; small shoulder pads. Designer's label: Bill Blass Retailer's label: Neiman Marcus Size/care labels. Union label.
Cashmere jacket
Jacket of purple cashmere with horn/antler buttons. Just below hip length; collarless. Long sleeves with one-button sleeve vents. Two one-button patch pockets on front and one vertical mock welt pocket on left chest. Single-button closure. Lined in chocolate brown silk. Designer label: Bill Blass Retailer's label: Neiman Marcus Size/care labels. Union label.
Dress
Dress of maroon wool jersey knit. Knee length with slighlty fitted sheath silhouette. Front has 4 seams that cross to form a diamond shape; top stitching on sides of seams. Long sleeves; center back invisible zipper. Back has horizontal seam above the waist; top stitching outside of seam. Lined in maroon fabric. Designer's label: "Bill Blass" Retailer's label: "Neiman Marcus"
Evening coat
Evening coat of black and white satin. Approx. knee-length, with gently rounded V neckline, and center front opening with no closures. Modified "cocoon coat", with a full cut and no fit. 3/4 or slightly longer sleeves with broad cuff with large circular black braid covered non-functional button on each, the button covering a hidden snap. Diagonally set welt pockets at front hips. Lined in cream satin, which gives slight "piped" effect to outer edges. Designer's label at inside back collar: "Bill Blass" Evidence of large removed tag below designer's label.
Jacket
Jacket of abstract floral printed cotton. Short jacket with rounded neckline and full-length sleeves. Overall printed pattern of large flower blossoms in abstract/impressionistic style in yellows, pinks, reds, blues and greens. Center front zipper opening, with pronounced white zipper. On the front of the jacket are four inset zippers matching center front zipper, two above and two below, angled, with large white leather tassels hanging from the zipper pulls. They give the appearance of pockets. The zippers are functional, but there is no pocket inside - they open to the inside of the jacket. Matching zippers and leather tassels on pulls at end of each of the long sleeves. Jacket is lined in a light tan/dark ivory cotton fabric. Attached shoulder pads. Designer's label: Bill Blass
Patterned suit
Skirt suit of patchwork effect pink and green plaid sateen. A) Jacket. Slightly fitted; single breasted with closure of four buttons. Notched lapel; long sleeves with vented, rolled cuffs. Side welt pockets with flaps. Lined in ivory fabric. Size 8. Designer label: Bill Blass Retailer label: Neiman Marcus Union label. B) Pencil skirt of matching fabric. Knee length; left side zipper closure. Lined in ivory fabric with grosgrain ribbon waistband. Size 10. Designer label: Bill Blass Union label.
Sweater
Sweater of olive green single knit cashmere. Crew neckline; long sleeves. Ribbed hem and sleeve cuffs. Designer's label: Bill Blass
Ensemble - Jacket, Skirt, Blouse and Scarf
Ensemble of teal silk Ottoman. The suit consists of a jacket and skirt, blouse, and scarf. The jacket is of horizontally ribbed teal silk, banded on the bias, has a rounded neckline, is long sleeved, and has princess seaming for a tailored fit. The sleeves have soft pleating at the shoulders, and there are 3 circular gold buttons set with rhinestones at each cuff. There is a center front closure with 4 large buttons matching the style of sleeve buttons and one hidden snap at top. The buttonholes are hidden in the seam of the opening. The jacket is lined in black silk. The jacket has designer's label sewn inside at back of neck: "Richard Brooks". The matching skirt is of the same silk Ottoman, below-knee length, with soft pleats at front and darts at back from waistband down 5 1/2". Small slit at center back from hem upwards. The sides are cut on straight vertical stripe. The waistband has hook and two eyes, and there is a center back zipper closure. The skirt is lined in teal silk. There are no labels in the skirt. The blouse is of a thin teal green and metallic gold jacquard, woven with an ornate all-over paisley pattern. There is a banded collar and slight pleating/gathering on front at yoke, and at top of the long sleeves. Center back zipper closure extends from collar almost to hem, and has two hook-and-eyes at collar. The blouse has attached shoulder pads. There is no label in the blouse. An accompanying scarf is of iridescent teal silk chiffon, edged with the same jacquard materials the blouse is made from. There is no label on the scarf. Designed for Texas Governor Ann Richards. The silk is from Abraham Fabric.
Ensemble - Jacket, Skirts and Blouse
Ensemble of rose silk. The suit consists of a jacket, two skirts and a blouse. The jacket is made from a 1930's sari of pale pink silk embroidered with gold and silver threads, beads, and pink sequins in designs of vines, flowers and abstract line patterns. Jacket has a floating yoke and full leg-o-mutton sleeves with long narrow cuffs that have zipper closures. The jacket itself has a center front opening with no closure. The neckline, edges of closure, hem, and cuffs are edged in heavily beaded bands added by the designer. Designer's label sewn inside back at neck: "Richard Brooks". The blouse is of heavy pink silk, collarless, with round neckline. It is short-sleeved, with pleating at the shoulder. Vertical seaming on front and back for structure. There is a concealed center-back closure with snap at top and 5 clear plastic circular buttons down the length. The blouse is lined in a dark, dusty pink silk and has sewn-in shoulder pads. Designer's label is sewn inside back to the left of the opening: "Richard Brooks". The two skirts are are both of identical pink silk, matching the blouse, of identical construction. One is knee-length, and the other is full-length. Both are lined in the same pink silk as the jacket. The short skirt has designer's label sewn in at waistband: "Richard Brooks". Worn by Governor Ann Richards when she spoke at the Gridiron Club in Washington, 1992.
Envelope for Butterick Pattern #4602
Butterick See & Sew Pattern #4602 to make a misses' pull-over dress with v-neckline, elasticized waist, set-in sleeves, and full skirt, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Envelope for Butterick Pattern #5129
Butterick See & Sew Pattern #5129 to make a misses' dress with long set-in sleeves, sailor-style contrast collar, contrast hemline, straight silhouette, and side seam pockets, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Envelope for Butterick Pattern #5315
Butterick See & Sew Pattern #5315 to make a jacket with front button loop closure, extended shoulders and shoulder pads, long set-in sleeves, and hip welt flap pockets, and a-line skirt with vent, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Envelope for Butterick Pattern #5334
Butterick See & Sew Pattern #5334 to make a fitted jacket with extended shoulders and shoulder pads, front button closure, and collar and semi-fitted skirt, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Envelope for Butterick Pattern #5919
Butterick Classics Pattern #5919 to make a fitted skirt or skirt with pleats attached to front and back yokes, loose-fitting unlined jacket with long set-in sleeves, and shirt with shoulder pads and pockets, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Envelope for Butterick Pattern #6455
Butterick See & Sew Pattern #6455 to make a loose-fitting unlined coat with long set-in sleeves, shoulder pads, and pockets; and a loose-fitting straight dress with back zipper and hemline split, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Envelope for Butterick Pattern #6954
Butterick Classics Pattern #6954 to make a misses' jacket with extended shoulders and shoulder pads, long set-in sleeves, collarless neckline, and variations on front closures, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Necktie
Men's tie of light brown and dark blue silk (?) woven into geometric pattern inspired by optical art or op art.
Day dress
A) Dress of green silk printed with abstract purple and red flowers. Shirt waist style, knee-length or slightly below. Long sleeves with single button cuffs. CF opening with 5 hidden buttons in placket. Patch pocket on either breast. Fairly full skirt, gathered into natural waistline. Slit pockets at hip seams. Unlined. Designer's label: "Casi" Content/care/origin label: "100% silk / Dry Clean Only / Made in Hong Kong" Size: "8" B) Belt. Narrow belt of same fabric with elongated rectangular self-covered buckle. No marks/stamps on belt.
Eyeglasses case
A) Eyeglass case of opalescent white 'patent leather' covering over hard case. Gold-tone studs at ends with CC logo and pressed "Chanel" on outer lid. Inside of lid has "Chanel" label. B) Lens cleaning cloth of black jacquard fabric in CC logo.
Leather slingback heels
Pair of tan and black leather sling-back pumps. Uppers of tan/brown leather with black leather toe cap. Sling-back strap with gilt metal buckle. 2 3/4" continental heel covered in tan/brown leather. Shoe lined in putty colored leather. Sole of natural brown leather. Stamped in each shoe: "Made in France"; Chanel / [logo]". Stamped inside upper: "105002 37". Stamped on sole: "37 / DE / [logo] / Coupe monte fini main". Size: 7; 23 cm. long; 8 cm. at widest; 14cm. at highest; Heel: 6. cm. (2 3/4") high on axis with cap.
Novelty woven jacket
Jacket of red, white, and navy blue (almost black) wool/acrylic blend novelty twill weave in a plaid design. The cuffs, collar, center front opening, and top of pockets are trimmed with red, white, and navy blue striped silk crepe. Collarless. Four pockets on front with a gold colored button on each; three gold colored buttons at each cuff; gold chain weight inside jacket at hem. Lined in navy blue silk. Designer's label at center back neckline: Chanel / Boutique Size label: 40 Origin/Content/Care label sewn below designer's label.
Tank top
Tank top of pale yellow cotton. Decorated with scenes of hummingbirds on front, beach/palm trees on back. Designer's label at inside back neckline: "Chloe" Care/Content label.
Suit - Jacket and Skirt
Suit of black and white wool tweed.
Cocktail dress
Evening/cocktail dress of black and white checked synthetic acetate taffeta. Knee length. Boned bodice is a strapless bustier made with small checked taffeta with a V-shaped inset of larger checks and 4 light blue grosgrain ribbon bows descending the inset. Overskirt is a full, flat pleated skirt made of the same larger checked fabric as the inset. The underskirt has a pink ruffled hem extending below top skirt attached to the underskirt by a light blue grosgrain ribbon. Center back zipper closure with hook & eye. Built in petticoat and lined with netting; lined in white acetate. Designer's label at center back: "Original / Sample / Victor Costa Boutique / Style 1505 / Season Resort 1993" Content/care/size tag at right side seam of bodice.
Dress
Evening dress of fuchsia silk satin with bow embellishments on short, off-shoulder sleeves. Sleeves are bell-shaped and have cartridge pleats at upper portion. Strapless bodice is fitted; princess seams. Skirt is gathered at drop waist at hips and around back; falls just below knees. Center-back zipper closure with hook and eye. Fully lined in fuchsia synthetic with attached net underskirt. Designer's label at center back neckline: "Victor Costa" Union label at bottom of designer's label: "Crafted with Pride / in U.S.A." Fabric/care/size label at inside left seam.
Dress
Dress of white and blue cotton with vertical/diagonal bold stripes; ankle length. Bodice is one shoulder, with an asymmetrical neckline; the strap is gathered and meets at the shoulder in a small flat bow with two smaller 5/8" straps, one blue and one white. Skirt is comprised of two layers: the upper layer is of the blue and white striped cotton (9.5" at its shortest), the lower layer is of white cotton and has a full a-line silhouette. Natural waist with 1/2" band of blue cotton around the waistband; skirt is gathered. Left side seam zipper closure with hook and eye. Partially lined in white polyester. Size 8 or 28" waist. Designer and Retailer label inside back: "Victor Costa / for / Neiman-Marcus" Care, size, and contents labels. Name written inside near zipper: "[illegible] Goldman"
Evening dress
Evening dress of black polyester knit. Full length with long split at center front seam; narrow silhouette. Halter style bodice of floral black lace embellished with black sequins and beads over white satin. Black knit gathers around waist with off-white satin bow at center front. Center back zipper closure with hook & eyes. Bodice lined in white acetate and skirt has slip of black acetate. Designer's label at back left shoulder: "Victor Costa" Union label beneath designer label. Care label at right side seam.
Evening dress
Evening dress of cream acetate/rayon blend with gold embroidered lace trim and faux pearl and crystal gem embellishment around neckline and arm eyes. Sleeveless with rounded neckline. Full length; shift style with princess seams. Center back zipper closure. Lined in white synthetic. Designer's label at center back neckline: "Victor Costa" Tag under designer label: "Crafted With Pride in U.S.A." Content/care/size tag at right side seam.
Evening Dress
Evening dress of black synthetic velvet. Full-length; straight silhouette. Standing collar. Dress is of asymmetrical design with a diagonal from right shoulder to left hip of black lace embellished with floral patterns of black sequins. Triangular inset at left side from waist to hem of black lace matching bodice. Long sleeves; left sleeve of lace has snap closure and right sleeve of velvet has zipper closure. Center back concealed zipper with two hooks & eyes at collar. Main body of dress is lined with black polyester; laced areas are lined with beige polyester with left sleeve lined in black synthetic organza. Shoulder pads. Designer's label at right side of zipper: "Victor Costa" Union label with designer label.
Evening Dress
Evening dress of silver and gold lamé and lace. Full length. Off-the-shoulder, strapless bodice of silver and gold lace in a floral pattern with elbow length fitted sleeves. Fitted bodice is constructed in layers of white net, black net, and silver lace with gold cord applique. Sarong style tubular skirt of gold and silver crinkle lamé. Center back zipper with hook & eye. Black chiffon lining in skirt; bodice is boned and lined in gray synthetic. Designer's label at center back: "Victor Costa / Sample / Style 2174 / Date Fall I '92 / Operator"
Evening dress
Evening dress of violet polyester taffeta. Full length. Bolero style bodice of purple velour appliqued front and back with multicolored beads, sequins and gold tinsel cord in floral pattern; deep V-shaped neckline. Over-sized leg-o-mutton sleeves with 4-1/2" cuffs of matching velour appliqués and zipper closures. Full pleats from midriff into full skirt. Center back zipper closure with hook & eye. Built in petticoat of dusty mauve acetate with three tiers of purple net. Designer's label on back left of bodice: "Victor Costa".
Evening dress
Dress of black velvet off-white silk satin and black lace; bodice has sweetheart neckline and tapered full-length sleeves with gathering at top of armhole; off-white silk satin overskirt with floral black lace; straight and narrow underskirt is black velvet
Evening dress
Evening gown of green velvet. Draped, off-the-shoulder bertha style collar of emerald green, ribbed taffeta with thin, black lines of stitching giving a piped effect; 1/2" shoulder straps. Dropped waist with eight gores of taffeta matching collar, forming a petal shaped, full skirt. Center back zipper. Upper dress lined in green satin synthetic with 2" black grosgrain petersham. Skirt lined in black synthetic with underskirt of black fiber facing fabric and 10" tier of black tulle as support. Designer's label at center back to right of zipper: "Victor Costa" Tag under designer label: "Crafted With Pride in U.S.A."
Evening dress
Evening dress of black net lace and sequins with black and white striped skirt. Boned bodice of black floral lace net embellished with black sequined swirls over white satin synthetic and matching lace off-the shoulder fitted sleeves. Shirred black cotton sateen midriff with matching large bow at front left. Full skirt of synthetic fabric with box pleats of black and white ribbon stripes. Center back zipper closure. Lined in white acetate. Designer's label at back left: "Victor Costa / Sample / Style 2993 / Date Spring 94 / Operator Bonnie"
Evening dress with full sleeves
Evening ensemble of bright red satin. A) Bodice of same covered with red net and embellished with red satin ribbons in scrolled design and red faux jewels. Scoop neck. Off-the-shoulder, large pouffe sleeves have inside arm band supports. Center front zipper closure with snap at neckline is hidden by outer closure of ten red rhinestone jewels with red satin loops. Two hooks at center back hemline secure to two loops on back of skirt. B) Skirt. Full, floor length. Set-in waistband is fitted at hips with gathered skirt. Center back zipper closure with hook & bar on 1" waistband.
Evening ensemble
Greek inspired evening ensemble of black velvet, yellow satin, and embroidered appliques with purple satin skirt. A) Blouse styled to appear as a vest of black rayon velvet trimmed with bands of floral and leaf motif embroidery with gold braid, beads, and multicolored embroidered flowers. Center front opening with closure of 5 large covered snaps. Large floral appliques on center back and at center front opening. Over-sized puffed sleeves of yellow rayon/silk blend satin to elbows; 2-1/2" cuffs have closure of two covered snaps. Designer's label at center back neckline: "Victor Costa" Union label attached under designer label. Fiber content label at right side seam. B) Skirt in purple rayon/silk blend satin. Full, gathered, floor length. Center back zipper closure with two hook & bars on the 2" waistband. Slit pockets at side seams. Fully lined in dark rose synthetic reinforced at waist with 10" gathers of stiff purple tulle at sides of hips. Hem of skirt reinforced with 2" band of horsehair. Designer's label at center waist neckline: "Victor Costa" Union and fiber content labels attached under designer label.
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