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Calotte

Description: Calotte of off-white satin. Styled as a calotte (also spelled "calot"), the low domed crown is covered with smooth off-white satin at front, ending in scalloped edges along front and sides with thin self piped edge with loops at upper points of the scallops; at rear, the hat has the same off-white satin folded, draped, and pleated, with a straight edge along the base. Interior of hat partly lined at front with an off-white damask/brocade fabric, the rest showing the net under-structure of the … more
Date: 1946
Creator: Mye, Edna

Ensemble - Dress and Coat

Description: Ensemble of blue heathered wool herringbone knit. A) Dress of blue heathered wool herringbone knit with bodice of black jersey knit. Short sleeves. 1 1/2" wide mandarin collar. Center back zipper closure with self-covered button and buttonhole on collar at back. Skirt is street length with slight A-line. Unlined skirt. No labels in dress. B) Fitted jacket of of blue heathered wool herringbone knit. Long sleeves with cuffs of black Persian lamb. V-neckline trimmed in black Persian lamb. L… more
Date: 1946
Creator: Norell, Norman, 1900-1972

Hat

Description: Hat of green felt. Wide, flat crown with upturned brim which is flattened at side. Around crown is wiide, dark green grosgrain ribbon bow which fills flattened area of brim. Around sides and front hang a black net veil; a second large, dark green grosgrain ribbon bow hangs off bottom of the brim at back. The hat is unlined, with a dark green grosgrain ribbon inner hatband, and an elastic cord for securing hat to wearer's head. Designer's label: "Ruby Ross / 6 East 53rd St. / New York"
Date: 1946/1949
Creator: Ross, Ruby

Cloche

Description: Hat of cotton batik. Styled as a cloche-form turban, the domed crown is constructed of gathered/pleated and wrapped cotton fabric with batik design in beige/brown and blue on white ground. There is no brim. The hat is lined in cream satin, and has an inner hatband of brown grosgrain ribbon along the inside lower edge of the crown. Maker's label sewn to inner hatband: "Marcelle Rousseau / Dallas".
Date: 1946/1949
Creator: Rousseau, Marcelle

Hat

Description: Hat of tan/light brown felt. The hat is somewhat in the style of a cloche, with an irregular "partly delfated" crown. At front is a small section of brim which turns up and extends vertically. At back of hat is a small vertical band of same material, with pointed ends. Designer's label inside: "Marcelle Rousseau / Dallas"
Date: 1946/1949
Creator: Rousseau, Marcelle

Floral pillbox hat

Description: Pillbox crown hat of pink straw completely covered with pink netting. Hatband of hot pink velvet ribbon; two pink and one white silk flowers with leaves and stems around crown; narrow brim. Hatpin with taupe/brown teardrop shaped head. Headband of dark pink velvet; lined in pink net. Designer's label: Schiaparelli / Paris
Date: 1946/1949
Creator: Schiaparelli, Elsa

Hand-painted formal

Description: Evening dress/formal of brightly colored hand-painted cotton. Sweetheart neckline; sleeveless with narrow shoulder straps. Full length, A-line skirt with double rows of padded hem. Left side hook & loop closure; unlined. Loops at sides indicate missing belt. Retailer label: Neiman-Marcus
Date: 1946
Creator: Simon, Martin
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Envelope for Simplicity Pattern #1571

Description: Simplicity pattern 1571 to make a one-piece dress with scalloped neckline, front button closure, various sleeve lengths, and narrow skirt, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1946
Creator: Simplicity Pattern Company
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Envelope for Simplicity Pattern #1638

Description: Simplicity pattern 1638 to make a two-piece dress with neckline variations, peplum, extended shoulders, and slim skirt, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1946
Creator: Simplicity Pattern Company

Skirt suit

Description: Skirt suit ensemble of brown gaberdine wool. A) Jacket with crescent shaped flap accents and pockets. Slightly fitted; hip length; rounded collar with no lapels. Center front closure of small, self-covered buttons divided into three groups of three; bound buttonholes. Lined in rust colored crepe. Designer Label: Ted Stein Retailer Label: French Room / Younkers Textile Label: Forstmann / 100% Virgin Wool B) Skirt of matching wool. Straight; calf-length; left side zipper with self-covered butt… more
Date: 1946/1949
Creator: Stein, Ted

Silk pumps

Description: Pumps of ivory silk satin with oval rhinestone embellishment on vamp; 1 3/4" chunky heel; off-white leather interior. Size 7 AA Markings: L- "Saks-Fifth Avenue" R- "Designed by / Roger Vivier / Paris"
Date: 1946/1976
Creator: Vivier, Roger Henri

Maid's uniform

Description: Maid's uniform of white polyester/cotton blend with light green stripes. Below-knee-length, with short sleeves. White collar and cuffs with scalloped edging. Center front opening on bodice with hidden snap at throat an 4 small circular mother-of-pearl style buttons. Natural waist waistband of self, with single button off-center to left. Skirt with front opening from button to hem, with hidden snaps behind placket. Skirt with slight pleating at front sides to waistband, and cut to create fullnes… more
Date: 1946/1956
Creator: White Swan Uniforms, Inc.

Maid's uniform

Description: Maid's uniform of white polyester/cotton blend with light blue stripes. Below-knee-length, with short sleeves. Scalloped white collar and edging on cuffs. Center front zipper. Small patch pocket at upper left breast, two large patch pockets at hips. Maker's label at inside back collar: "White Swan / Uniforms", with care instructions on reverse Style/size/content tags behind maker's label. 65% Dacron polyester, 35% cotton; Style 1685; Size 20 1/2.
Date: 1946/1956
Creator: White Swan Uniforms, Inc.

Beach shoes

Description: Beach shoes of tan rope and red, white, and blue knitted cotton(?). Designed as thick-soled espadrilles with coiled rope soles and rounded toes, the toe-box and heel section are of knitted cotton(?) in red, white, and blue patterns of squares and zig-zags on bands of color. From instep to sides of heel are tied red silk(?) cords. Measurements: Size 8 L: 27 cm W: 10 cm H: 11 cm Heel: 3 cm / 1.25 in.
Date: 1946

Cloche

Description: Hat of black velvet styled as a cloche. Domed crown with some seaming and "wrinkles" has very small brim of same fabric, with black velvet bow at back as trim. Lined in cream fabric. Retailer's label inside crown: "Neiman-Marcus / Made to Order"
Date: 1946/1949

Cocktail ensemble

Description: Cream satin cocktail ensemble with leaf and flower print A) Short jacket. short sleeves, opens center-front, but no method of closing B) Dress with buttons down the back. knee length, sleeveless Retailer Label: Neiman-Marcus C) Matching sash. ~1.5 inches wide
Date: 1946

Fez

Description: Fez-style hat of red felt. The cylindrical crown has a flat top into which the sides are pleated to form a rosette with a central circle from which extends the black cord tassel. Unlined.
Date: 1946

Hat

Description: Hat of red straw. Styled with aspects of both a cloche and a bonnet, the hat has a domed crown of red straw that is partly encircled at the base by a band of red velvet to which is affixed sprays of artificial flowers (Roses, violets?, and others), cherries, and leaves. The narrow brim turns down around front and sides, and is cut short in back. Around sides and front is green mesh veiling. Hat is unlined, with red grosgrain inner hatband.
Date: 1946/1949

Sailor-style hat

Description: Sailor style inspired hat of navy straw hat with white grosgrain bow in front. Hatpin with velvet head. Lining under brim of grosgrain matching bow. Headband of navy grosgrain ribbon; unlined. Retailer's(?) label: Jacqueline / Dallas
Date: 1946

Silk robe

Description: Peignoir robe of pink textured satin. Elbow length sleeves; surplice opening to left with wraparound skirt; full length. Gathers at natural waist. Line of openwork fagoting at front sides from shoulders to ruffle at hem. Skirt opening and hem have ruffle of machine embroidered net lace with pink scalloped edges and embroidered lilies of the valley. No labels.
Date: 1946
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