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Picture Hat
Picture hat of light beige finely woven straw. The domed crown is encircled at base by a rolled tube of the same straw, into which at front is twined the stem of a beige silk satin rose. The wide, slightly floppy brim is strengthened at brim by rolling up and over. The hat is unlined, with inner beige grosgrain ribbon hatband, and two small elastic cords at sides to help secure combs/pins to help hold hat to wearer's head. No labels.
Pillbox Hat
Pillbox hat covered with draped silk scarf of black with pink polka dot print. Knotted accent on back states "Balenciaga" on pink border with frayed ends.
Pillbox Hat
Pillbox hat of black velvet. The low, cylindrical, slightly domed hat is completely covered in black velvet. Affixed to the center front of the hat is a roughly fan-shaped aigrette of simulated gems and metallic braid with a surmounting spray of white feathers. The crown is lined in black fabric, and has a black grosgrain ribbon running along the inside bottom edge. Sewn to the inner ribbon is a plastic comb to secure the hat to the wearer's head.
Red pumps
Pumps of red fabric with high heels and pointed toes. Measurements: L: 25 cm. W: 7 cm. H: 12 cm. Heel: 6.5 cm, 2.5 inches Markings: Right- "Balenciaga / Custom Originals"
Skirt Suit
Two-piece gray faille moire wool and nylon suit. Jacket is long, with wide notched collar, is double breasted, has bound button holes, and buttons below waist. It has a sculptural double-breasted front panel, that maintains a vertical linear center front, rounded shape visually flanks stomach area. The skirt is straight; slightly below knee length.
Skirt Suit
Charcoal gray wool two-piece suit. a) Jacket: Fitted jacket of gray diamond twill wool; V-neckline with notched collar and peaked lapels; full-length, two piece, set in sleeves; lapped center front opening with two round, black, plastic buttons and bound buttonholes with snaps between buttons; fronts have shoulder and waist darts; two pairs of faux pocket flaps with buttons on fronts at bust and hip; back has low-slung, self fabric belt buttoned on above two faux vents at hem; fully lined in gray silk. b) Skirt: Matching princess line, knee length skirt with narrow rolled waistband; straight hip yoke all around; inverted box pleat falls from yoke at center back; offset left side back zipper closure supplemented by one hook&eye closure on waistband; hem is faced with gray silk; fully lined in gray silk.
Skirt suit
Gray suit with attached brown suede belt. (a) Jacket: Short princess line jacket of gray wool knit. V-neckline with large spread collar. Set in two piece sleeves. Center front separating zipper opening supplemented by single hook&eye closure. Cinnamon suede belt attached at waist ties at center front. Fully lined in cinnamon silk. Belt backed with tan leather. Designer's label in back neck below collar: "Balenciaga / 10, Avenue George V. Paris" Haute Couture number label below designer's label, blank(?) Paper tag pinned at bottom right hem: "XM 80" (b) Skirt: Matching semi-tailored skirt falling just below the knee. 3/4" folded waistband. Left side zipper closure supplemented by two hook&eyes on waistband. Folded hem. Fully lined in gray silk. Paper tag pinned at bottom seam: "XM 80" Separate paper tag pinned at bottom seam: "W-13 / H-19 / L-26 1/2" on back of tag "XM 80"
Skirt Suit
Light and charcoal gray two-piece daytime skirt suit with leather belt. Fitted jacket of light gray heavy weight wool, having a V-neckline with moderate shawl collar. 3/4 length sleeves are cut in one with jacket body and supplemented by one triangular shaped gusset under the arm. Lapped center front opening with two large, round, gray plastic buttons and bound buttonholes supplemented by single hook&eye at waist seam. One pair of faux pocket flaps at bust level. Leather belt. Plain slim skirt of dark charcoal gray wool, just below knee-length.
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
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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"
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.
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.
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"
Sportswear ensemble
Ensemble. A) Top of blue knit. Square neckline, short sleeves. Center back zipper. No labels in top. B) Skirt of white straw, pale gray/blue velvet, and multi-colored brocade ribbon with pale blue ground. Street length, horizontally striped, alternating the various materials. Zipper. Attached velvet "tie" for waist. Lined No labels.
Cocktail Dress
Cocktail dress of large plaid orange, green, purple, and red raw and china silk. The dress is sleeveless, ankle-length, with red/orange raw silk halter-top bodice, "shawl" of same which is attached at mid-back and drapes over shoulders and across front. Lined in pale green. Skirt of dress is of silk, with large, plaid squares of reds, oranges, greens, and purples. Attached cummerbund style belt which buttons in back with 5 self-covered buttons and loops. Center back zipper Lined in light gold organza. Combined designer's/retailer's label at left side seam of lining near hem: "Gump's / San Francisco / Gibson Bayh / Original" Accompanying petticoat formed of three full-length layers of red, purple, and green silk. Each layer with hem band of grosgrain ribbon in a different color, and each with deep net ruffle at hem, also edged with grosgrain ribbon. Center back zipper with two hook & eyes on 1" waistband. Combined designer's/retailer's label at center back waistband: "Gump's / San Francisco / Gibson Bayh / Original"
Dress
Dress of light brown silk with pleated front. Sleeveless; squared neckline. Street length. Center back zipper closure. Lined in tan silk; beige grosgrain petersham. Designer label: Teal Traina / New York "Pure Silk" label at collar.
Dress ensemble
Hostess dress ensemble of hot pink silk douppioni plaid with shawl and scarf. a) Maxi dress with skirt of pink plaid and bodice of cream. Flower at collar. Center front closure of four self-covered buttons on bodice and self-covered snaps below waist. Lined in white. b) Shawl of like fabric. c) Tie belt /scarf of like fabric.
Handbag
Structured purse of ivory leather in oval shape with gold trim. Oval mirror in lid. Single contoured handle of ivory leather. Tab with snap closure at center front. Lined in ivory faille. Includes coin purse of matching faille; rectangular frame covered in white leather; brass ball twist closure. Maker's stamp: Bienen-Davis
Calotte
Calotte of green velvet and feathers. Styled as a calotte (also spelled "calot"), the shaped cap has a stiff woven tan straw under-structure, and is covered with green velvet, over which is layered turquoise and teal feathers, and clusters of green velvet buds/berries and leaves. The hat is unlined, allowing the under-structure to be seen, and has a green grosgrain ribbon inner hatband. At sides are two small combs to secure hat to wearer's head. Designer's label: "Martin Belasco / New York"
Calotte Hat
Calotte of dark brown silk faille. Three touching bows of same around sides and front of crown with V point in back. Lined in net with brown grosgrain ribbon inner headband. Designer's label: "Martin Belasco / New York" Retailer's label: "Neiman-Marcus
Hat
Hat of beige satin; sculptural style; upturned brim at front and back; side descends with a decorative lacing of matching fabric; faille trim on interior edge.
Hatlet
Hatlet of black velvet. The headpiece is formed as a stiffened black velvet band which has a large black velvet bow at each end. Designer's label: "Martin Belasco" Retailer's label: "Neiman-Marcus"
Red print dress
Dress of dark red silk with all-over black print of small black leaf clusters with medium and heavy lines creating depth. Deep and wide v-neckline, elbow-length set-in sleeves, natural waistline, full full-length skirt, back low scoop neckline with round insert embellished with black leaf-like embroidery over ten pompom knot and loop closures above a short zipper, fully lined.
Hat
a) Hat of brown velour with wide oval brim covered in brown and blond pheasant feathers. Low, pillbox shaped crown of velour wrapped in metallic brown ribbon and secured with a hatpin with self-fabric tip. Underside of hat has feather covered flaps for ears. Stamped underneath crown: Aurore/ Imported Velour Body/ Made in France b) Hatpin with a small ball covered in brown silk at end.
Hat
Hat of black and white neora synthetic straw. Styled as a modified breton hat, the high domed crown is of woven black synthetic straw with white woven synthetic straw accents. The wide, matching brim is set off-center to the crown, wider at front than back, and is rolled up, forming a deep trough around the crown. At the front of the hat, affixed to the visible upturned underside of the brim is a large black plastic button with a black silk tassel extending from the center. The hat is lined in black mesh, with a black grosgrain ribbon inner hatband around the inside base of the crown. Manufacturer's label sewn to inner hatband: "Beresford". United Hatters Cap and Millinery Workers International Union sewn to inner hatband, with number "798738". Accompanied by a single short hatpin with simulated black pearl head.
Fur hat
Calotte inspired hat of brown brushed fur felt. V-shaped cutout at center front is trimmed with faceted heart shaped brooch bordered in bronze seed beads with hanging bronze paillette ringlets. Hatpin with teardrop shaped felt head. Unlined; brown grosgrain ribbon headband. Retailer's label: Made to Order Hat / Bergdorf Goodman / Fifth Ave. at 58th St.
Pointed toe pumps
Spike heel pump of multi-colored striped shantung (blue. green. yellow. beige). Pointed toe. Size 5B. Berne of Switzerland. 1957-61 Measurements: L: 21 cm. W: 7.5 cm. H: 14 cm. Heel: 8 cm, 3.5 inches Markings: L&R- "Berne / of / Switzerland / Macomfort Sock / Pat. Pending"
Hat
Hatlet of brown velvet and plastic.
Hatlet
Hatlet of light orange straw.
Day dress
Dress of silk jersey knit in green and blue "Pucci-inspired" abstract print with Bessi signature in print. Long sleeves; mid-length; rounded neckline. Inserted waist band; band at neckline and hem match waist. Center back zipper. Unlined. Retailer's label: Expressly / for / Lou Lattimore / Made in Italy Fabric/care/size label: "Commercial dry clean only / Do not use chlorinated solvents / 100% pure silk made in Italy / 10".
Calotte Hat
Calotte style hat of black velvet. Small, quilted brim folds up in front and back. One, long tie string of same drapes across front brim and down sides. Black grosgrain ribbon inside hatband. Lined in black fabric. Manufacturer's label on inside hatband: "Betmar / Adj." Retailer's label on inside hatband: "Lord & Taylor / young new yorkers' / hat shop / Fifth Avenue"
Hat
Hat of black velvet. Soft cylindrical crown has a flattened top, and is encircled at base by a band of black grosgrain ribbon, tied into a bow at side and with trailing ends. Almost circular brim is split at right side, curves down somewhat, and is enhanced by concentric rows of top-stiching. The underside of the brim is lined in white. Designer's label: "Betmar"
Black jacket
Jacket of black wool with notch collar; long sleeves slits at cuff; back waisted yoke with gather piping and bow Designer Label: Betty Rose
Sandals
Sandal of orange leather, squared open toe, six narrow interwoven straps across toe box, ankle strap with gold tone buckle, block heel. Stamped with "Back Street" "Made in Spain" with a hand insignia on inner. Measurements: L: 23 cm. W: 7.5 cm. H: 9.5 cm. Heel: 7.5 cm, 3 inches Markings L&R: "Black Street / made in Spain / feminine attire"
Gingham dress
Dress of black and tan gingham plaid taffeta. Scoop neck with round collar; long sleeves; bias cut full skirt with knee length stitched down pleats. full at hem. Left side zipper. Designer Label: William Bass / Original
Dress
Black knit dress of wool. All black ribbed top and accordion pleated skirt with alternating zig zag horizontal bands of black and ox-blood brown. Completely lined in brown chiffon. Three quarter sleeves, high rounded neck, narrow scalloped collar and cuffs of ox-blood. Belt missing. Size 12 Label: anny blatt / Paris / Made in France
Skirt suit
Skirt suit of black mohair bouclé. A) Jacket. Single breasted with closure of black buttons and bound buttonholes. Fitted; princess seams. Long, wide set-in sleeves. Lined in red silk taffeta. Combined designer/retailer label: Neiman-Marcus Dallas / Anthony Blotta B) Skirt. Gored, giving circle skirt effect. Left side zipper closure with hook & eyes on waistband. Lined in red silk taffeta with tucks at hemline.
Oxford-style shoe
Oxford-style shoe of black suede, round toe box, high throat with cut-out detail and tie at top of vamp, topstitching detail with mens shoe inspiration, low stacked heel.
Handbag
Evening clutch of chocolate brown/mauve silk shantung. Rectangular gold frame with ball twist closure. Gold tone chain handle with interior hinges to be tucked in bag. Black satin lining, one inner pocket. Designer stamp: bobbie / jerome Measurements: 26cm L, 15cm H, 3.5cm W
Lace pumps
Pump of yellow web lace and glitter; stiletto heel. pointed toe Markings: "Boutique / Beautiful Shoes"
Rockabilly shirt
Man's long sleeve cotton pullover rockabilly shirt of crimson red with white welting on front pocket and lapel, and white elastic wasting in the back. Original white-glass front buttons with white loop closures. Label: Brent / Made in California
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