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Skirt suit
Black alpaca wool two piece suit. a) Jacket has turn-down collar and lapel. Single-breasted with 3 buttons in passementerie. Two piped buttonholes, lower button sewn on right front side over hook & eye closure. 3/4 sleeves. Jacket extends to just below waistline. Lined in black silk. Designer's label removed. b) Knee-length flared skirt of black alpaca wool. Slightly gathered to 1 1/4" wide black taffeta waistband (with 5 hidden stays). Two angled welt pockets on either side of skirt front. Black 7" left side zipper. Lined in black silk.
Skirt suit
Two-piece suit of green, orange and brown check tweed wool. (a) Jacket: Semi-fitted plaid wool jacket. Jewel neckline. Full length, two piece set in sleeves. Lapped center front opening with five round beige plastic buttons and bound buttonholes. Two pairs of faux pocket welts on front. Back has low-slung, self fabric belt buttoned on at princess seams. Fully lined in mauve silk. (b) Skirt: Matching semi-tailored, knee length skirt with 2-1/2" wide folded waistband. Left side zipper opening supplemented by four hook and eye closures on waistband. Folded hem. Fully lined in mauve silk.
Skirt suit
White brocade two-piece cocktail suit. a) Semi-fitted jacket of white silk brocade. Jewel neckline with clear and green beads in teardrop and leaf shapes, paillettes, and rhinestones set on a 1-1/2" strip of lime green tulle going around neck and down center front. 3/4 length sleeves are cut in one with jacket fronts and are supplemented by one triangular shaped gusset under the arm. Interior padded shoulders. Lapped center front opening with nine hook&eye closures alternating with eight snap closures. Fully lined in white silk. Designer's label stitched inside back neck: "EISA" b) Matching semi-tailored knee length skirt with narrow rolled waistband. In seam pockets in front lined with white silk. Off set left side back zipper closure supplemented by single hook&eye closure on waistband. Folded hem. Fully lined in white silk. Hem supported by white silk organza. Inside the skirt near the zipper are some indiscernible letters stitched in red.
Skirt suit
Two-piece suit of chartreuse boucle wool with chartreuse silk blouse. (a) Chartreuse princess line jacket of an open weave wool with boucle yarns. Jewel neckline with spread collar which overlaps at center front. Full-length, set-in two piece sleeves. Lapped center front opening with five large, round plastic chartreuse buttons and bound buttonholes. Fully lined in yellow silk. Designer's label stitched in at back neck below collar: "EISA" (b) Princess line sleeveless blouse of chartreuse silk with horizontal slubs running throughout. Jewel neckline. Lapped center front opening with eight hidden snap closures supplemented by single hook&eye closure at neck. Folded hem. All outer edges reinforced with white silk organza. Inside shoulders are brassiere strap keepers which secure with a snap. (c) Slightly A-line skirt which matches jacket. Wide folded waistband. Off-set right front side zipper closure supplemented by four hook&eye closures on waistband. Folded hem. Fully lined in chartreuse silk.
Skirt suit
Two-piece suit with brown silk blouse and leather belt of brown, cream, gray, and green vertical stripe wool tweed. (a) Semi-fitted vertical striped wool jacket. Jewel neckline. Full-length, two piece set-in sleeves with sewn in shoulder pads. Lapped center front opening with four round, wooden buttons and bound buttonholes. Fully lined in cream silk. Two brown thread cord belt loops at left and right seams. Designer's Label stitched inside at back neck: "EISA" Handwritten tag at bottom right hem: "SRA: DE / OSBORNE / 964" Handwritten tag at bottom right hem attached to previous tag: "14" (b) Brown silk sleeveless top. Rounded neckline. Lapped center front opening with four round, self-covered buttons and bound buttonholes supplemented by three snap closures. Folded hem. Neck, armholes and front opening reinforced with black silk organza. Designer's Label stitched inside at back neck: "EISA" Handwritten tag at bottom right hem: "SRA: DE / OSBORNE" Handwritten tag at bottom right hem attached to previous tag: "14" (c) Matching striped wool semi-tailored knee-length skirt with narrow rolled waistband. In seam pockets offset toward front from sides. Offset left side back zipper closure supplemented by hook&eye closure on waistband. Folded hem. Fully lined in cream silk. Handwritten tag at bottom hem: "SRA: DE / OSBORNE" Handwritten tag at bottom hem attached to previous tag: "4L (?)" (d) Belt of 1-1/4" wide contoured brown leather. Functioning covered buckle with one corresponding notch. Backed with light brown leather.
Skirt suit
Two-piece suit of pink and white hounds-tooth check wool. a) Short princess line jacket in pink and white medium scale wool hounds-tooth. Exaggerated jewel neckline. 3/4 length, two piece set in sleeves. Lapped center front opening with three large, round, pink plastic buttons and bound buttonholes. Fully lined in ivory silk. Designer's label at inside back below collar: "Balenciaga / 10, Avenue George V. Paris" Model tag behind designer's label: "4491" b) Matching knee length, straight skirt with 2" folded waistband. Skirt has slight gathers around sides. Patch pockets at front hip level measure 8-1/2" long x 5" high and are lined in ivory silk. Offset left side back zipper closure supplemented by three hook and eye closures on waistband. Folded hem. Fully lined in ivory silk. No labels in skirt.
Skirt suit
Two-piece suit of bright green, beige, and red plaid wool. a) Jacket: Unfitted, bias cut in one piece; slight V-neckline with convertible collar. 3/4 length sleeves cut in one with jacket body have an under sleeve and a triangular shaped gusset under the arm. Lapped center front opening has three hidden snap closures. Corded belt loops are sewn into each side seam at waist. Fully lined in beige silk. Designer's label: Balenciaga / 10, Avenue George V. Paris b) Matching knee length bias cut skirt with narrow rolled waistband. Four pleats at front waist. Left side zipper closure supplemented by one hook&eye closure on waistband. Folded hem. Fully lined in beige silk. c) Contoured belt of beige leather. Measures 1-1/8" x 35". Functioning covered buckle with three corresponding holes. Backed with tan leather.
Skirt Suit
Suit of brown and black wool tweed consisting of jacket, skirt, and vest.
Straw hat
Picture hat of natural fine straw, wide round brim folded up at edge, round fitted crown surrounded by thin round band of self with straw flower at back.
Suit
Day ensemble consisting of a white linen top and matching white linen skirt. a) Semi-fitted white linen top. Shallow V-neckline with standard notched collar and short lapels. Short sleeves cut in one with jacket body supplemented by two triangular shaped gussets under the arm. Lapped center front opening with single round plastic white button and in-seam (yoke seam) buttonhole supplemented by single snap closure. Front has a bias yoke which cuts across bustline. Lower front piece is also bias. Back has darts which form release tucks at waistline. Sides are vented at hem. Fully lined in white silk. b) Matching knee-length, semi-tailored skirt with folded white cotton bias for a waistband. Left side zipper closure supplemented by single hook&eye closure on waistband. Folded hem. Fully lined in white silk.
Suit
Two-piece suit of coral pink wool. (a) Saque-style coral jacket of a loosely woven wool. V-neckline with a standard notched collar and short lapels. 3/4 length sleeves are cut in one with the jacket body and have two triangular shaped gussets under the arm. Lapped center front opening has one round plastic coral button and bound buttonhole placed at the yoke seam. The closure is supplemented by one snap and one hook and eye closure hidden at the waist. Front has a yoke cutting across the bust line. A belt of self fabric ties in front and passes through openings at the side seams, enabling the back to hang freely. The hem is vented at the side seams below the belt holes. The back hem has three weights sewn inside. Fully lined in white silk. Designer's label stitched in at back neck below collar: "EISA" Maker's tag inside right bottom hem of lining: "SRA: DE / OSBORNE" (b) Matching semi-tailored, knee-length skirt with narrow rolled waistband. Left side zipper closure supplemented by single hook and eye closure at the waistband. Folded hem. Fully lined in white silk. Maker's tag inside front center hem of skirt: "SRA: DE / OSBORNE / 956"
Suit
Two-piece suit of pale blue and white wool. (a) Fitted jacket of pale blue and white wool. Jewel neckline. Full length, two piece set in sleeves. Double breasted front opening with ten pale blue plastic hat-shaped buttons and five bound buttonholes. One flat round light blue button closure hidden inside lap. One pair of faux pocket flaps sit just above hem in front. Back has faux vents at hem on princess seam. Fully lined in blue silk. Designer's label stitched inside at back neck: "EISA" (b) Skirt: Matching semi-tailored knee length skirt with 3" wide folded waistband. Offset left side back opening with five hook and eye closures over four snap closures. Folded hem. Fully lined in white silk.
Suit Hat
Suit hat of black velour. Rounded 4" deep crown. 2" wide front upward turned brim. 1/2" wider at sides, turning downward at center back. Has large black ostrich feather tassel at center back. Lined in netting with gray grosgrain ribbon headband. Comb at center front for securing hat to wearer's head.
Summer coat
Summer coat of silk. White with plaid horizontal stripes of pink, magenta, purple, blue-green, yellow and navy-blue. Four self-covered buttons with piped buttonholes down single breasted front. Above knee-length. Lined with same fabric.
Summer dress
a) Summer day dress of white silk with horizontal stripes in navy blue and fuchsia. Dolman capped short sleeves with underarm gusset. Convertible collar. Center front opening with self covered buttons and machine stitched buttonholes. Snap at waistline to allow for belt. Belt loop hidden under buttonhole extension pleat. Lined in white silk. b) Navy blue kid skin tie belt. 2 1/2" wide.
Toque
Toque of black satin. Pillbox-like hat has cylindrical crown, slightly domed, and is completely covered in black satin. At front, near base of crown, is a black satin bow from which rises a spray of black feathers. Interior of crown fully lined in black satin, with a black grosgrain ribbon band at base of crown. Sewn to the inner ribbon band is a plastic comb to secure the hat to the head of the wearer.
Trilby Hat
Trilby hat of black velvet. Designed with a sculpted crown, more vertical at back and sloping at front and sides, with slight dome at top, the hat has a narrow brim at front angled somewhat downwards, while at sides and back the brim curves upwards sharply. Top-stitching accents running up center front of hat, along top, along back facing of brim, and along edge of brim. Underside of brim is faced in same velvet, while the crown is unlined. Inner black grosgrain ribbon hatband.
Tunic dress
Purple tunic dress. a) Tunic dress of purple cotton knit. Knee length with 3/4 sleeves. Long front zipper with two hook & eye closures. Two slit pockets at seam on left and right. Folded hem, unlined. b) Rectangular tie belt of same. c) Straight underskirt of magenta silken top and bottom of purple cotton knit matching the dress. Left side zipper with rolled waistband of black grosgrain. Folded hem, unlined.
Underskirt
Underskirt of black satin, full length. 1" waistband, full skirt gathers into 3 7/8" yoke. Two seams in front, CB seam, no side seams, unlined.
Velvet ensemble
Evening pantsuit in hot, almost fuchsia, pink cut velvet with floral motif. A) Tunic top .Almost a slub silk. Knee-length, sleeveless, rounded jewel neckline, with princess seaming, flaring below natural waist. Side slit pockets. Center back opening of nine covered snaps, lined in heavy silk. Designer's label inside at front: "Eisa" B) Pants of matching fabric. Slim fit, left side zipper, unlined. No labels or tags in pants.
Vicuna coat
Day coat of black vicuna wool fabric. Stand away collar; single breasted. Front closure with 3 flat circular black plastic buttons and covered buttonholes. Front sleeves cut in one with coat front. Lined in black silk. Above the knee length. Designer's label: " Balenciaga / 10, Avenue George V. Paris" Couture number: 105492
Wool ensemble
Ensemble of chartreuse green open-weave wool. (a) Jacket of chartreuse open-weave wool. Rounded neckline with center front closure of 6 circular green wood grain plastic buttons. Waist length with 3/4 length sleeves. Lined in self. (b) Dress of chartreuse open-weave wool. Sleeveless with rounded neckline. Closure on dress consists of snaps across left shoulder with left side zipper and line of snaps running along left pocket opening and across waist to zipper. Vertical slit pockets are lined in sheer organza. Unlined. (c) Sash of dark coral red-pink silk with darker polka dots. (d) Separate under slip/lining of chartreuse silk with left side zipper.
Cashmere cardigan
Light brown cashmere cardigan with two front pockets
Sweater vest
Sweater vest in pullover style of cream cashmere patterned on the front with diagonal stripes of brown cashmere with alternating rectangles of brown and cream. Ribbed at V-neckline, armholes, and 3 ¼" hem. Combined designer/retailer label: 100% Pure Cashmere / Neiman-Marcus / Made in Scotland / by Ballantyne Maker's label a bottom right seam: This is an Original / Ballantyne Intarsia Retailer's label at back inside neck: "100% Pure Cashmere / Nemian-Marcus / Made in Scotland / by Ballantyne"
Child's dress
Child's sundress of horizontally striped blue, brown, and white cotton de-lusted satin. Rounded neckline, higher in front than back; sleeveless. Neckline and armholes piped in matching blue fabric. Left side closure with five buttons. Full skirt, gathered at waistline with blue piping. Tie belt of same fabric attached at sides and ties in back. Upper bodice lined in cream colored muslin.
Leather pumps
Pumps of black kid leather with pointed toe and stiletto heel. Draped leather detail at side that is gathered and bound by a strap of reptile skin. Designer: "Bally / Made in Italy" Measurements: Length: 23 cm Width: 8cm Height: 14cm Heel: 8cm (3 1/8") high on axis w/cap
Alligator pumps
Green-brown or olive alligator pump with button at side. Spike heel, pointed toe. Measurements: L: 25 cm W: 7.4 cm H: 14 cm Heel: 8 cm, (3 in.) Markings: Right- "Balmain / Paris Mexico"
Alligator Pumps
Light brown alligator pump with button at side, spike heel, pointed toe. Measurements: L: 25 cm W: 7.2 cm H: 14 cm Heel: 8 cm, (3 in.) markings: Right- "Balmain / Paris Mexico"
Day dress
Daytime dress of beige silk faille. Princess type fitted waist and midriff, with short "blousey" top. Street length. 3/4 length sleeves. High, slightly "turtleneck" neckline. Waistline with two lines of self-covered circular buttons forming a slight trapezoid across lower stomach area, the lower two on each side securing slit pockets. Center back opening with 8 circular self-covered buttons and two hidden hook-and-eyes from neck to waist, and zipper on inner silk lining layer from neckline to waist, then exterior from waist down. Inner silk lining layer with low squared neckline and sleeveless, which is worn to pull up the lower part of the dress, causing the bodice to "blouse". Bodice lined in off-white polished cotton. Designer's label at inside back neckline to left side of zipper: "Pierre Balmain / Paris" "Made in France" tag below designer's label. Handwritten tape tag near hem: "Fall 1956"
Dress
Dress of black wool with leather trim. Standup collar trimmed in snaps. Front leather trimmed opening with 5 self-covered snaps. Detachable front skirt panel topped in black leather trim and secured with 5 self-covered snaps. Bracelet length sleeves trimmed with snaps at cuff. Back zipper. Fully lined in black satin. Handwritten label on inside back seam: "Pierre Balmain Fall 1955"
Envelope for Vogue Paris Original Pattern #1570
Vogue Paris Original Pattern #1570 by Pierre Balmain to make a loose-fitting top or dress with shaped yokes, a-line skirt, straight-legged pants, and shawl, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Evening dress
A) White tulle strapless ballgown with tufted skirt. Wide pink satin cummerbund w/black velvet ribbon tie & streamers. B) Matching short sleeved stole of pink satin.
Pants ensemble
Pantsuit of blue denim embellished with red, white, and blue embroidery: (a) Jacket has slight dog eared collar; long sleeves. Center front zipper; waist length. Added embellishment of small mirrors. Label: "Baluchi / 100% Cotton / Size 38 / Made in Pakistan / see over for care" and "Hand wash / separately / 90oF to 110oF / Dry Flat" (b) Pants of same. Hip-hugger, bell bottom, button fly. Multicolored floral embroidery at outside legs and front patch pockets.
Evening shoes
Evening sandal of black satin; 3" heel; t-strap style with narrow cording that runs through top of T, crosses over foot, and runs through top of heel of shoe to be tied around the ankle; rhinestone balls hand from the ends of the cord. Left and Right shoe: "Boutique Mancini / 20. RUE DU BOCCADOR / BALZAC 42 - 86 _ PARIS" L: 21cm W: 7cm H 15cm Heel: 7 1/2cm / 3in
Earrings - Banjara Festival Attire
Earrings. Pair of earrings for pierced ears. Each earring is composed of an inner and outer circular hoop. A single flat silver pendant is suspended within the inner hoop, while a fringe of 7 pendants of a bugle bead and a silver sphere hang from the inner hoop. From the outer hoop hang a long triangular pendant fringe of 13 graduated strands with bugle beads, terminating in flat silver teardrop forms.
Necklace - Banjara Festival Attire
Necklace. Torc-style necklace of silver, twisted and with wire wrapping at ends. Rigid hook at front to connect ends, and with a single Indian 25 Paise coin mounted near each side of clasp, with pendant silver beads. Suspended from the ends, near the clasp, are two large triangular ornaments of silver openwork, from which are suspended short lengths of silver chain terminating in silver spheres. Coins date from 1982 and 1988.
Dress and cape
A) Evening dress of off white crepe. Shirring at bustline; fitted waist; shirring at front hip; sheer pleated chiffon at front and back. B) Cape of off white chiffon with white fur trim.
Dress
Green floral patterned silk chiffon sari-inspired dress. Dark and light green, blue, pink, orange and yellow coloring to pattern. Bodice partially covered in sequins and fake jewels following design of pattern. Sleeves chiffon gathered at shoulder with hook and eye closure. Right shoulder strap has hook and eye closure. Lined in light green silk. Slit on right side of dress. Floor length. Long zipper on right side seam. Label: Helena Barbieri Original.
Ensemble
Ensemble. A) Coat of black silk. Rounded neckline. No collar. Single large circular button covered in self. Mid-length sleeves. Lined in large black on white floral print. Designer's label "Helena Barbiere / Original", located on edge of zipper inside, below waist. B) Dress made of the same material used as the lining of the coat. Mid-calf length. Sleeveless. Deep v-neckline in back. Attached self sash in front with two tiers of fabric at center back, covering closure. "Frances / Heffernan / Winnetka / Illinois", located at center back neck inside.
Day dress
Dress of red cotton-blend fabric. Short cap sleeves; bateau neckline with turn down collar. Two faux welt pockets on front. Center front closure of four large red buttons on bodice. Mid-length fitted skirt; belt loops but belt missing. Zipper under left arm. Designer's label: "Betty Barclay" Union label.
Faux fur hat
Beret-style hat of black faux, viscose fur. Headband of white grosgrain ribbon; lined in white acetate. Designer's label: Fred Bare / Made in England Measurements: Side to Side: 26 cm Front to Back: 22 cm Height: 10 cm
Tail-cap hat
Hat in tail-cap style of black crushed velvet. Trimmed with a black tassel at the crown; rolled brim. White satin lining. Measurements: Side to Side: 29 cm. Front to Back: 28 cm. Height: 30 cm. without tassel
Reversible vest
Man's reversible vest of gray and black wool tweed. One side is black with six black plastic buttons; the other side is gray with gray plastic buttons that look like 1848 Austrian coins. Both sides have three faux welt pockets. Backed in gray and black sateen cotton.
Reversible vest
Man's reversible vest of gray and black wool tweed. One side is black with six black plastic buttons; the other side is gray with gray plastic buttons that look like 1848 Austrian coins. Both sides have three faux welt pockets. Backed in gray and black sateen cotton.
Pillbox Hat
Pillbox hat of black satin trimmed with a black grosgrain ribbon woven box at top and black veiling.
Gloves
Pair of gloves of kidskin leather; off-white; wrist length. Back of each glove decorated with serpentine cut that is stitched closed with yellow thread, and with nine rows of 3 seed beads each, the rows alternating on sides of the cut. Unlined. Stamp inside: "221 51". Never worn, still attached by threads at cuffs. Size Label: 6 Manufacturer Stamp: Washable / Made in Italy Designer Label: Barra Gloves / Made in Italy Manufacturer Label: Barra / of Italy / P1 / 3000 Length: 21.5cm; Width: 9.5cm
Day dress
Day dress of synthetic chiffon in peach and brown floral print on black background. Maxi length. Drawstring, U-shaped neckline; short butterfly sleeves. Side seam pockets. Center front closure of black spherical buttons and loops. Tie belt of matching fabric. Designer's label: "Scott Barrie / New York"
Dress
Wrap dress of purple, red and black jersey wool. Dress is constructed with bodice and peplum of purple, inserted waist and ties of red, and skirt of black jersey wool. Long sleeves; street 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"
Dressing gown
Dressing gown or robe of purple-red or maroon machine-made lace with floral design. Small round collar in tow pieces that overlap at center back. Center front closure of three loops and one remaining self-covered button. Full-length. Half- length dolman sleeves. Light pink tricot lining. Designer's label at center back neckline: "Odette Barsa / Original"
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