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Chauffer's Uniform Greatcoat

Description: Man's chauffeur's uniform greatcoat of black wool with black astrakhan (3 day old lamb) fur collar. The full-length overcoat is double-breasted, with long sleeves and a flap pocket at each hip. Torso lined in heavy brown muton. Maker's label inside pocket, part printed, part filled in by hand: "Lexington / National Tailoring Co., Inc / Better quality uniforms / 851 Lexington Ave., N.Y. / Name: John Forsythe / Date: 10/31/34 No.: 9622" NRA "Blue Eagle" label inside pocket Stamped on inner sid… more
Date: 1934
Creator: Lexington National Tailoring Co.

Dinner dress

Description: Evening/dinner dress of off-white/cream organdy embroidered with pattern of tiny eyelet flowers in long bands alternating with narrow lace ruffles running along bands. Cut on the bias, creating diagonals down the center front and back. Full-length, with graduated flare from waist to hem. V-neck in front, deeper V in back with center back closure of 18 self-covered buttons and loops. Short, slightly puffed sleeves with elastic at opening. No labels. B) Attached under slip/lining of off-white ra… more
Date: 1934

Dinner dress

Description: Dinner dress of peach rayon crepe and lace. Sleeveless; medium straps of ruffled lace. Full length. Skirt accented with inserted lace in lattice design; bodice is crossed at bust lined with inserted lace. Skirt lined in matching rayon crepe; left side zipper. Petersham of beige grosgrain ribbon. Designer Label: Ben Reig Original / by Omar Kiam B) Belt of soft leather covered in same fabric. Backed in tan leather; 1/2" wide.
Date: 1934
Creator: Reig, Ben
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Envelope for McCall Kaumagraph Transfer Pattern #209

Description: Envelope for a McCall Kaumagraph Transfer pattern to make appliqué tulip flower and flower pot designs for suggested items such as kitchen curtains, table runners and pot holders; includes illustrations of finished pieces and instructions for transferring and stamping the designs.
Date: 1934
Creator: McCall Pattern Company

Evening dress

Description: Evening dress of gold lamé and purple metallic woven in ridges 1/2" apart. Full length; epaulettes on sleeveless shoulders. Alternating V-shapes on bodice. V-shaped neckline deeper in back ending in ruffled trim down center back seam. Hook & eye and snap closure on center back seam.
Date: 1934

Hat

Description: Casual hat in baseball cap style of blue wool felt. Matching grosgrain bow and ribbon on bill as trim. Crown formed from four panels. Retailer's label stamped on inside headband: "Neiman Marcus Co. / Dallas"
Date: 1934

Hat

Description: Hat of chocolate colored mink fur. Somewhat in a pillbox shape, but much larger, the slightly domed crown fully covers the head. Brown corduroy lining trimmed with grosgrain ribbon. Labels: Designer's label: "Mr. D" United Hatters, Cap and Millinery Workers International Union label.
Date: 1934/1969
Creator: Mr. D

Teagown

Description: Teagown of ivory silk velvet. Floor length with bias cut skirt and train. Long batwing sleeves are fitted at wrists and close with four self-covered buttons and loops. Center back closure of self-covered buttons and loops.
Date: 1934/1935

Velvet evening dress

Description: Evening ress of white textured velvet; Idlewild ball gown; copied from a dress by Madeleine Vionnet; tiny silver beads around neckline and armholes; sleeveless; bias cut; wrap style bodice in front and back; empire waistline; flared skirt; full-length; low V neckline in front and back.
Date: 1934

Yachting ensemble

Description: Yachting costume of blue and white cotton; three pieces: a) Jacket of blue cotton with white lining, no closure. b) Blouse of white cotton with asymmetrical red stripe from left shoulder to right hip, v-neck, star and stripe accents on red stripe. c) Culottes of blue cotton. Street length. Flapped opening is trimmed with three nonfunctioning brass buttons on each side of flap with closure of hook & eyes and snaps. Button pinned to tag of gold, stamped with braiding and anchor motif.
Date: 1934/1935
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