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Slouch hat
Slouch hat of finely braided and tightly coiled natural straw. Domed crown with hat band of gold braid, knotted at back with trailing fringed ends. Wide asymmetric brim is wider at front and slopes downwards. Unlined; hatband of beige grosgrain ribbon. Retailer's label on inner hatband: "Neiman-Marcus / Dallas"
Spike heel pump
Spike heel pump of brown velvet with satin trim Markings: L- "Neiman Marcus" R- "andrew geller / exquisite footwear"
Spike heel pumps
Spike heel pump of black suede with petit point flowers on toe and heel Measurements: L: 24.5 cm W: 7 cm H: 14 cm Heel: 8 cm, (3 1/16) Markings: L- "Merli / Bologna / Hand Sewn / Made in Italy" R- "Made in Italy / for / Neiman Marcus / Hand Sewn"
Sportswear ensemble
Sportswear ensemble of light orange. A) Sundress of light orange linen/cotton plain weave. Bodice with princess seams and points at hem matching the seams. Shoulder straps have faux self-covered button closures. Below knee length. Center back zipper closure; skirt lined in white organdy. Designer label: Adele Simpson B) Cardigan sweater of light orange cashmere knit. Trimmed with light orange linen matching dress around neckline, opening and sleeve hems. Elbow length sleeves. Closure of linen covered buttons. Content tag: 100% Imported Cashmere
Stoned shoes
Pair of sling-back pumps of multicolored (tan, gray, red) print fabric. The shoes are designed with pointed toes, the uppers cut away at sides and back, and with a long strap that secures from sides of toebox, back to sides of heel, and with another strap attaching to the side straps at about the ankle and passing behind the heel. Stiletto heel is covered with the same fabric. On the toebox of the shoe are applied simulated colored gemstones/rhinestones of two sizes. Designer's label: "Herbert Levine" Retailer's label: "Neiman Marcus" Handwritten inside: "6 1/2 M 9814.2LI / 35124"
Straw breton hat
Hat with Breton styling of light brown and cream straw. Curled brim; light brown straw hatband around high crown. Headband of brown grosgrain; unlined. Retailer's label: Neiman-Marcus
Straw hat
Hat of woven natural straw. The low, slightly domed crown has a hatband of dark brown velvet ribbon with bow and trailing ribbons at back right. The wide circular brim is faced in dark brown velvet matching the velvet band around crown. Unlined; dark brown grosgrain ribbon headband. From the underside of the brim extend two different bands of net mesh veiling: a smaller, open mesh veil from base of crown to nose, and a fine mesh extending from mouth to lower throat. Accompanied by a single hatpin with brown teardrop shaped head. Elastic band for securing hat to head. Retailer's label sewn to inner hatband: "Neiman-Marcus"
Straw hat
Hat in modified calotte style of tan straw. Turned down front brim with calotte crown; trimmed with tan grosgrain ribbon around crown and bow on right side. Front net veil; two hatpins with large pearl heads. Headband of brown grosgrain ribbon; unlined. Retailer label: Neiman-Marcus
Straw hat
Hat of muted violet straw. Styled somewhat as a sailor hat, the 2 1/2" conical crown is flattened at top and has slightly sloping sides. Encircling the base of the crown is a 3/4" wide hatband of twisted muted cerise pink and purple velvet ribbons. At front of crown is a cluster of four velvet roses, two violet, two cerise with green leaves. Mounted above the roses is a violet velvet wrapped stand-up ornament with small bow at top, slightly to left of center front crown. The 4" wide flat brim has a narrow magenta velvet rolled band on underside of the outer edge. Unlined with a purple grosgrain ribbon headband. Elastic band for securing hat to head. Designer's label: "3410 Oak Lawn / Bernie A. Cahn / Dallas, Tex"
Straw hat
Picture hat of straw. The fine, natural color straw crown is domed with a hatband of beige grosgrain ribbon with a bow at the front. The wide, oval brim is set off-center to the crown, and is edged with the same beige grosgrain ribbon. The brim has two "V" cuts at front, forming projecting "saw teeth". At the base of each notch on top and underneath brim, is a bow of the same grosgrain ribbon. The hat is unlined with an inner headband of beige grosgrain ribbon. Label sewn to inner hatband: "Henrys / Dallas"
Straw hat
Hat in modified beret style of ombre dyed straw in shades of brown. Squared, flat crown with rolled sides and "Little Rascals" upturned brim on three sides. Headband of tan grosgrain ribbon; lined in net. Designer label trimmed with two large clear oval stones. Designer's label: Mr. Arnold Retailer's label: Neiman-Marcus / Salon
Straw hat
Hat of black straw with high bucket crown. Asymmetric slanted brim rolls at left. Hatband of black grosgrain ribbon forms a bow at the right. Headband of black grosgrain; unlined. Designer label: Gene Doris / New York
Straw hat
Pillbox of off-white straw with sunken crown and rolled brim. Headband of ivory grosgrain ribbon; unlined. Designer's label: Amy / New York
Straw hat
Pillbox hat of natural straw trimmed with white seed beads in foliage motif. Rolled brim. Hat pin with teardrop shaped pearl head. Headband of white grosgrain ribbon; lined in net. Maker's label: L and B / Karo / New York
Street ensemble
Street ensemble of wool and jersey. A) Jacket of medium-gray wool. Long raglan sleeves, with turned-back cuffs revealing the lining material. Center front opening with line of 5 gray pearl buttons. Notched collar outlined with flannel, which reveals lining material. Two welt pockets, one on each side of front opening. Jacket is fully lined in black and white woven jersey. Designer's label at right inside side seam: "Vera Maxwell / Original" B) Blouse of the same black and white woven jersey used as jacket lining. Wrap style, with long ties which wrap around waist and tie at front. Long sleeves. Inner edges finished with light gray ribbon band. C)Skirt of same fabric as blouse. Street-length skirt gathers into the heavy band at waist. Treated to appear pleated.
Striped pumps
Pair of striped satin pumps. Shoes of pintucked satin in blues, greens, cream, pinks, purples, etc., with stripes running across vamp, and vertically up the sides and upper part of heel, and horizontally across the spike. Each shoe marked inside vamp: "7AA A2649". Stamped on left shoe: "Herbert Levine"; Stamped on right shoe: "Neiman-Marcus".
Sundress
Sundress of white silk with blue polka dots in alternating sections of small dots and large dots; princess seamed bodice with straight across neckline; lapped zipper at center back; 3/4" wide straps have self fabric vertical bow on each strap at the front; bow is 2" in length; bodice side seams have boning; bodice attached to knife pleated skirt; pleats are 2" deep; 8 1/2" hem; lined bodice.
Sweater set
Aqua knit sweater with matching gloves. A) Shrink style sweater: Sleeveless aqua colored fine wool knit sweater with wide rounded neckline. Scalloped aqua flannel collar embellished with sequins, beads and gold metallic thread embroidery. Narrow band of gathers between breasts. Bust darts. Wide ribbed waistband. Retailer's label at inside back collar: Allardale / Beverly Hills, California Size tag: 14 B-C) Gloves of matching aqua colored fine wool knit with aqua flannel gauntlets. The gauntlets are embroidered to match the collar of the sweater.
Sweater set
Aqua knit sweater with matching gloves. A) Shrink style sweater: Sleeveless aqua colored fine wool knit sweater with wide rounded neckline. Scalloped aqua flannel collar embellished with sequins, beads and gold metallic thread embroidery. Narrow band of gathers between breasts. Bust darts. Wide ribbed waistband. Retailer's label at inside back collar: Allardale / Beverly Hills, California Size tag: 14 B-C) Gloves of matching aqua colored fine wool knit with aqua flannel gauntlets. The gauntlets are embroidered to match the collar of the sweater.
Swing coat
Swing coat of navy nylon faille. Full, A-line shape; calf length. V-neck with center front zipper and two hook&eyes. Elbow length sleeves with turned back cuffs. Side seams and center back seam. U-shaped cut out at back neckline. Partially lined in self fabric. Designer's label at left side seam: Trigère / New York Retailer label at collar: Neiman Marcus / Dallas
Tailored suit
Navy blue suit. A) Jacket triple smoked, single breasted, long sleeves with turn back cuffs; mother of pearl buttons. Retailer Label: Neiman-Marcus / Dallas Designer Label: Weathervane / Tailored by / handmacher / celanese * fabric of acetate rayon B) Skirt is plain with no embellishment; full length.
Tea-length dress
Evening dress of heavy ivory lace covered beige net. Fitted bodice with slightly curved neckline and 2" shoulder straps. Full length, A-lined skirt with beige net and tulle under layers. Left-side zipper. Lined in pink taffeta with horsehair hem. Maker's label inside: Selma Gowns / Washington D.C.
Three Dresses
Design for day or cocktail dresses. Outline sketch in blue ink illustrates the front views of three different dresses. All dresses feature high necklines and knee length, A-line skirts.
"Toga" ensemble
Day ensemble. a) Cape of light brown wool. Openings at sides for arms, long strips of self at center front. Mostly unlined, except for near shoulders in navy and white polka-dotted silk. b) Blouse of black jersey with dotted silk scarf and cuffs. Long sleeves. Surplice construction with wrap secured at neckline with covered button. Side zipper closure. Unlined. c) Skirt of black jersey, mid-calf length, front center tacked to create small gather.
Toque
Toque of black satin and mink. The crown of the hat is formed as a cylinder of heavy black satin, with slightly domed flat top. Around crown is wide band of black mink, almost as wide as the hat is tall. A small band of black satin is visible below mink band, and a small bow of heavy black satin is affixed at center front. Hat is lined in black satin, with inner black grosgrain ribbon hatband, and two small attached plastic combs to secure hat to wearer's head. Designer's label at inside hatband: "Styled by / Coralie"
Toque
Hat of black straw with a grosgrain bow on folded brim. Flares slightly at top. Rounded crown surrounded with grosgrain ribbon.
Turban
Turban of pleated brown wool jersey. The high-crowned turban is composed of pleated concentric bands of fabric. The hat is lined in mesh covered with cream/pale yellow silk, and with an inner hatband of black grosgrain ribbon. A stitched mark on headband shows front of hat, and small applied ribbon bow shows back. Designer's label inside crown: "Lilly / Daché / Paris New York". Label is large, almost reaching from headband to headband across inside of crown.
Turban-style hat
Turban inspired hat of black braided straw hat. Slightly rounded crown top folds to 2" deep cuff. Front crown top dips to a point attached to bottom edge of center front giving turban effect. Black grosgrain ribbon headband; unlined. Designer label: Designed by Sally Victor. Retailer label: Titche's / Dallas.
Tzut
Man's tzut (head or shoulder cloth) of handspun cotton, possibly for a member of the Cofradia (religious society). Back strap loomed warp face plain weave with warp stripes and warp jaspe (ikat).
Wedding Dress
Design for wedding or evening dress. Color sketch illustrates the front view of a white dress with square neckline. Inserted pleats at left side of full length, A-line skirt. Designer's notes on sketch.
Wedding Dress
Design for wedding dress. Color sketch illustrates white dress in blue outline. Sheath style dress accented with off the shoulder gathers attached to bodice detail. Sheer panel ruched at left hip releases to form skirt accent. Below knee length skirt. Model wearing pillbox inspired hat with waist length veil trailing down the back.
Wedding Dress
Design for wedding dress. Color sketch illustrates the front view of a white gown with strapless neckline. Bodice detail shows a fold extending into the A-line skirt.
Wedding Dress
Design for wedding dress. Color sketch illustrates a dress in mermaid or trumpet style. Wrapped, off the shoulder bodice; princess seams. Gored hem. Three-quarter length back view to right side of sketch shows deep V-shape extending into trumpet shaped hem.
Wedding Dress
Design for wedding or cotillion dress. Sketch of white dress with large floral accents on full, bell shaped skirt. Sweetheart neckline with off-the-shoulder lace/net accent. Outline sketch of back of dress in upper right corner.
Wedding Gown
Design for wedding or pageant gown. Color sketch illustrates front and back views of white gown with applique border trim. Strapless neckline wraps around to back and across skirt. Gathered underskirt.
Wedding Gown
Design for wedding gown. Color sketch illustrates the front and back views of a white gown with A-line skirt. V-shaped neckline; bodice is crossed with embellished accent which meets at point of neckline. Deep V-shaped back is trimmed to match the front; trim extends down center back hips. Long, straight sleeves. Juliet style cap on veil.
Wedding Gown
Design for wedding gown. Color sketch illustrates the front and back views of a white gown with princess seams and center front frog closures with floral accents. High neckline forms a deep V-shape in back which continues to form the train. Train is trimmed at the hem with draping gathered at the center. Elbow length sleeves are trimmed at the hem with floral accents matching the opening. Veil on model's head.
Wedding Gown
Design for wedding or pageant gown. Color sketch shows full length front and back views of gown with asymmetric hip floral detail and tightly gathered A-line skirt. Off the shoulder neckline depicts ruffled detail matching hip trim. Handwritten designer's note at right of front view detailing states "cut out work" and note at bottom center states: "either tulle or taffeta / or mixed materials / or silk organza".
Wedding Gown
Design for wedding gown. Color sketch illustrates front and back views of a white gown with draped placket details. Bracelet length, straight sleeves. Shoulder detail becomes right sleeve and hip details expands down the center back to form the train and down the center front to form fan-shaped folds. Crown on veil in same wrapped band motif as gown.
Wedding Gown
Design for wedding or evening gown. Color sketch illustrates the front and back views of white gown with embellished cape collar neckline. Hip detail matches neckline. Pleated skirt. Designer's signature at hem of front view.
Wedding Gown
Design for wedding or evening gown. Color sketch illustrates the front of a white gown with strapless neckline. Wrapped bodice extends to wrapped skirt; bordered in emboidery trim.
Wedding Gown
Design for wedding gown. Color sketch illustrates the front and back views of a white gown. Princess seams with left side applied floral detail. Train is trimmed at hips with matching floral appliques. Veil on model's head.
Wedding Gown
Design for wedding or cotillion gown. Colored sketch of white floral gown with white side panels which fold under at hem and are trimmed with floral accents matching main body of dress. Wide U-shaped, sleeveless neckline; empire waist. Full length back view at upper right.
Wedding Gown
Design for wedding or pageant gown. Color sketch of white gown with full length bell shaped skirt in lattice design. Fitted bodice with strapless neckline having chevron edge; dot detail in each lattice area.
Wedding Gown
Design for wedding gown. Color sketch illustrates the front and back views of a white gown. Bolero jacket inspired bodice buttons at center front; bracelet length sleeves. Hip detail complements bodice with matching wrapped button closure. Deep, V-shaped back with pointed ends and button closure models front of gown with ends extending to form the train. A-line skirt with tightly pleated sides. Veil on front facing model's head.
Wedding Gown
Design for wedding gown. Outline sketch illustrates the back view of a gown with veil and train. Dress appears to have an empire waist and A-line skirt. Designer's handwritten notes on sketch.
Wedding Gown
Design for wedding gown. Color sketch of full length gown with large petal detail around waistline which appears to be at knee area on right and graduates to hem length at left. Strapless neckline is trimmed with same lace bordering petals. Handwritten note on right side of sketch: "lace on any silk". Roman numeral "IV" in upper left hand corner.
Wedding Gown
Design for wedding gown. Color sketch illustrates the front and back views of a white gown with V-shaped neckline. Embellished bodice continues over hips to form peplum inspired detail. Bracelet length sleeves trimmed at cuff to match bodice. Slight train in back. Veil on model's head.
Wedding Gown
Design for wedding gown. Color sketch illustrates the front and back views of a gown with bound, rounded neckline which forms a deep V in back. Princess seams on bodice; elbow length sleeves with cuffs. Placket details on skirt with two bands around hips forming bows in back. Train extends from bottom bow. Veil on model's head.
Wedding Gown
Design for wedding gown. Sketch of white gown with large applied floral detail around hips. Asymmetric, one-shoulder neckline; bodice trimmed with matching floral appliques. Full, bell shaped, gathered skirt. Outline sketch of back view to upper right shows floral hip detail meeting at center back and trailing to hem.
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