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Cocktail Dress

Description: Cocktail dress of white rayon jersey. Cocktail length. Strapless with attached scarf across right shoulder which falls down the back. Dress is constructed of two layers with the outer layer fully ruched. Left side zipper closure with hook & eye. Unlined with four internal white grosgrain petershams at zipper. Designer's label at center back: "E Garnett / Italian Made / Imported Original"
Date: 1954
Creator: Garnett, Eleanora

Daytime Ensemble - Dress and Coat

Description: Daytime ensemble consisting of coat and dress with belt. Coat is of red bouclé wool. Long, dolman sleeves. Knee length. Band collar is covered in navy velvet on the exterior. Double welt side pockets on the diagonal. Lined in same douppioni silk print as dress. Designer's label at center back neckline: "E Garnett / Made In Italy / Imported Original" The one-piece day dress is of blue/gray douppioni silk with abstract print of lines in red, black, tan and yellow. Bias cut. Sleeveless with ca… more
Date: 1956
Creator: Garnett, Eleanora

Hat

Description: Hat of off-white fur felt. The crown of the hat is shaped as low, domed tear-drop, the point curving down along the back of the wearer's head. The tightly rolled brim follows the shape of the crown, and creates a "tail" at back of head. The hat has an inner off-white grosgrain ribbon hatband, and a black elastic back-strap to help secure it to wearer's head. Accompanied by two hatpins, the heads covered with matching felt. Designer's label: "E Garnett / Italian Made / Imported Original"
Date: 1955~
Creator: Garnett, Eleanora

Hat

Description: Hat of brown/burnt ocher fur felt. The hat is designed with a low, domed, saucer-shaped crown set into the wide, downwards-curving bowl-shaped brim of same material. The hat rests on the head with an inner ring which extends down from crown, and has an inner black grosgrain ribbon hatband. At sides are black grosgrain covered clips to help secure hat to wearer's head, and a black elastic strap to secure hat around back of wearer's head. With two hatpins, the heads covered with matching fur … more
Date: 1955~
Creator: Garnett, Eleanora

Hat

Description: Mushroom hat of red strawcloth and tucks on four corners. Interior headband covered in same to secure hat to head. Designer's label: "E Garnett / Italian Made / Imported Original"
Date: 1956
Creator: Garnett, Eleanora

Ensemble

Description: Ensemble of grass green linen. A) Blouse has a wide V-neck, short sleeves, decorative chevron-shaped seams on front, darts at waistline, fastens in back with self-covered buttons. Designer Label: Thelma Gay / of Dallas Attached label: Genuine-Tested / Wrinkle Resisting Linen / Patented Process / A Fine McBratney Import B) Skirt is cut straight, with decorative chevron-shaped seams that terminate in two pleats on each side of the front at the hem. C) Belt of self fabric with buckle. Made of… more
Date: 1950/1955
Creator: Gay, Thelma

Leather pumps

Description: Pumps of navy leather; pointed toe. stiletto heel. By Andrew Geller from N-M. Size 10AAAA Measurements: L: 26 cm. W: 7.5 cm. H: 14.5 cm. Heel: 8.5 cm, 3.5 inches Markings: L- "Neiman Marcus" R- "andrew geller / exquisite footwear"
Date: 1955/1965
Creator: Geller, Andrew

Pant ensemble

Description: Pant ensemble of charcoal black wool. A) Overblouse top with beige border on hem made of course weave. Built up neckline. Elbow length sleeves. Center back closure with four novelty buttons and button loops. B) High-waisted slacks with tapered leg. Matching novelty buttons trim the side seams of each pant leg. Side zipper closure with hook and eye. Fabric selvage inside pant states "Capri".
Date: 1955/1965
Creator: Gernreich, Rudi

Black pumps

Description: Pump of black embroidered silk, pointed toe, rounded low throat, Markings L&R: "Gianni / C. so Matteotteotti, 5 / Tel. 702-573 - Milano" Measurements: L: 24.5 cm. W: 7.6 cm. H: 13.7 cm. Heel: 7.7 cm, 3 1/4 inches
Date: 1950/1965
Creator: Gianni

Cotton pumps

Description: Pair of pumps of cotton printed in a vertical stripe of green, blue, white, pink/coral, orange, and pale blue. Top edge of upper bound with thin white cotton band. Stiletto heel covered in white leather. Designer's label: "Giavanni / New York Designers" Stamped inside: "Fabric upper / other components / of man made materials / 7 3991 / AAAA 1149" Measurements: Length: 25 cm Width: 7cm Height: 14.5cm Heel: 7cm (2 3/4") high on axis w/cap
Date: 1950/1959
Creator: Giavanni New York Designers

Cocktail dress

Description: A) Cocktail dress of open black knit lace with fan-line zig-zag pattern throughout. Batteau or off-the-shoulder neckline with small sleeves (lining creating illusion sweetheart neckline), natural waistline, full skirt, side sipper. B) Slip or underdress of light brown or tan taffeta, strapless, creating an illusion sweet heart neckline under sheer lace overdress, natural waistline, side zipper, unlined. Label: Mode Anna Giovannozzi, Firenze.
Date: 1955
Creator: Giovannozzi, Anna

Day dress

Description: Daytime dress of red silk linen weave. Street length, daytime dress. Tubular cut dress, sleeveless. Wide attached cape collar that extends over upper shoulders and is edged in self fringe. Two pockets at front near waist, which connect inside garment. Unlined. Retailer's label sewn inside skirt at side seam: "Neiman-Marcus". Original N-M Collection label sewn inside skirt near hem.
Date: Autumn 1958
Creator: Givenchy, Hubert de, 1927-2018

Hat

Description: Hat of sherry black straw (artificial?). Crown is flat-topped and cylindrical. The brim is turned up against the sides of the crown, and has a textured black vinyl bow applied at front. The hat is unlined, with a black grosgrain ribbon inner hatband. Designer's label: "Gladys & Belle / 20 West 57th St. New York"
Date: 1950/1959
Creator: Gladys & Belle

Bridal lingerie ensemble

Description: 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 givi… more
Date: 1951
Creator: Godfried

Sweater blouse

Description: Sweater shell blouse of coral colored knit with metal embroidery and beading at neckline. Sleeveless, round neck, back neck closes with three hooks and eyes. Maker's tag in left seam near waist, "Goldworm Original" Retailer label: Neiman Marcus / Sports Shop
Date: 1950/1959
Creator: Goldworm Sportswear Corp.

Gloves

Description: Pair of gloves of cotton; off-white; pull-on; wrist length; 1" opening at lower; 5 vertical cross stitches down from wrist; ends in 1/4" two hole buttons. Designer Label: Grandoe / Hand Sewn in Phillipines Size Label: 7 1/2 Length: 21cm; Width: 9cm
Date: 1950/1959
Creator: Grandoe
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