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Bamboo folding fan
Fan of folding type; bamboo sticks and guards; leaf of paper with painted scene on one side and text in Chinese characters on reverse. Stamped on reverse: "Made in China".
Bolero Jacket
Bolero style evening jacket of off-white silk with clear beads and rhinestones.
"Bolla" flight attendant uniform hat
Uniform hat for Braniff International Airways flight attendants.
Caftan dress
Silk knit caftan silhouette combination of aquamarine and white.
Coat
Coat of green, red and purple wool plaid. Double breasted with 2 front pockets. Designer's Label: "EISA"
Coat
Coat of royal blue heavy stretch fabric with silk lining. Turned down collar. Six 1/2" globular brass buttons; single breasted. Dolman sleeve cut in one with front and back with underarm gussets. Above knee length.
Coat
Coat of camel-colored wool flannel. A-line; double breasted style with a round collar. There are 8 brown, circular plastic buttons center front with four bound buttonholes. Closure reinforced with large covered snap at neckline. Two vertical welt pockets at each side. Long, set-in sleeves. Lined in matching silk. Combined designer/retailer label at center back neckline: "Norman Norell for Bonwit Teller"
Coat
Coat of blue and white heavy wool tweed in lattice design. Banded collar wraps around neckline, extends to closure and secures to the top snaps of the closure of the coat. Long sleeves. Left side opening with closure of seven large, covered snaps. Calf length. Side slit pockets. Lined in blue silk. Designer's label at lower right of opening: "Christian Dior - New York, Inc." Retailer's label at center back neckline: "Neiman-Marcus"
Coat dress
Coat dress of beige wool crepe. Knee-length. Collar, long sleeves. Center front opening from throat to waist fastened with five chased gold-colored metal circular buttons and a single hidden snap at bottom. Skirt gathers at waistline from hips and around back; center front not gathered. Lined in cream, the skirt portion of lining forming inner skirt attached at waistline. Designer's label at inside back collar: "Traina / New York" Care label at inside left lapel: "Dry Clean / Only" Fabric label inside inner skirt: "[logo] / All Pure Wool" and ""The American Way / With Wool / Fabric made in the U.S.A.".
Day dress
Dress of cream wool crepe. Below knee length with 13" side slits; Long sleeves. Mock collar with right side curving to asymmetrical placket with 5 large circular black plastic buttons ending at natural waist at center front. Center back invisible zipper with 2 hook & eyes. Lined in cream synthetic fabric.
Day dress
Day dress of black and white wool tweed with black jersey trim at sleeve hem and waist. Sailor collar trimmed in black jersey with black faille tie. Elbow length sleeves; princess seams. Skirt gathers into dropped waist; street length. Center back button closure. Lining of black silk is weighted. Combined designer/retailer label: Neiman-Marcus / dallas / Traina-Norell
Day dress
Day dress of ivory silk linen(?). Sleeveless; knee length. Constructed with wide pleats dropping from the waist sides; side slit pockets concealed in pleats. Cross over panels on the front and back are trimmed in black braid. Front closure of four buttons is concealed by the front crossing panel; bound buttonholes. Lined in ivory silk. Designer's label at center back neckline: "Galanos" Retailer's label at right side seam of lining: "Neiman-Marcus"
Denise
No Description Available.
Dinner dress
A) Dinner dress of pink textured brocade in a floral motif, with scattered silver threads within the pattern. Knee-or slightly below length. Rounded neckline with bow at left side. Long sleeves. Designer's label in lower part: "Adele Simpson" Retailer's label at center back neckline: "Silver Key / Neiman-Marcus" B) Wide black satin belt with rhinestone set rectangular buckle pave set with rhinestones.
Dinner Gown
Dinner gown of red velvet. The full-length dress is of deep red velvet, embroidered in black to form an all-over pattern of "fish scales". Neckline is rounded, higher in front than back, and has full-length sleeves with a modified leg-of-mutton effect at the shoulders and zipper closures at wrists. The bodice is seamed, and has a natural waistline. The neckline, waistline, and upper part of sleeves/shoulders are edged in black cording/braid. Skirt is slightly gathered into the waistline braid. Center back zipper closure with hook-and-eye closure at neck. Small panel lining front of bodice at bust, the rest of the gown unlined. No label sewn in garment, but retains original paper tag: obverse: "Vera Maxwell / Original"; reverse: "Vera Maxwell / Original / Fibre Content / 100% Wool / Style 121 / Size [blank] / Mat. [blank] / Account No. [blank]". This gown is one of the "Dance Hall Girl" dresses from Ms. Maxwell's Southwest American Collection.
Dress
Dress of navy blue wool crepe. Knee- or slightly below length. Rounded neckline, sleeveless, with wide straps. Two slit pockets at front, with large rectangular edges of same fabric. Center back closure of 5 large navy blue circular plastic buttons and 3 hidden snaps. Lined in navy blue silk. Designer's label: "Norman Norell / New York"
Ensemble
Ensemble of beige basket weave silk. a) Sleeveless dress of beige basket weave silk. Collarless round neckline. Two front side slit pockets. Left side zipper. Street length. Skirt portion of dress lined in cream colored silk. b) Black organza sash c) Coat of beige basket weave silk with black velvet collar. Single breasted with 3 self-covered buttons and covered buttonholes. Street length with 3/4 length sleeves. Lined in cream colored silk.
Ensemble - Dress and Jacket
Ensemble of pink and yellow silk bouclé, navy wool, and navy voile. The silk bouclé has a yellow plain weave ground with an overlay of supplemental warp and weft of pink silk. Ensemble consists of: A) Jacket in Chanel style, collarless, with long straight sleeves and 2" trim of crocheted navy and pink yarn at cuffs and around neckline, center front opening and hemline. Chanel stitch construction with chain inside hem. Lined in navy voile. Designer's label at inside back collar: "Chanel" Origin label below designer's label: "Made in France" B) Dress, sleeveless, with round neckline; decorative horizontal stitching on navy voile bodice with inset waistband and attached skirt of pink and yellow silk bouclé. Button closure at center back of bodice with 3 snaps at waistband and navy tied belt. Waistband closure of 3 hook & eyes; skirt has center back zipper. Skirt lined in matching navy voile fabric. Black grosgrain ribbon petersham with 2 hook & eyes.
Ensemble - Jacket and Dress
Daytime ensemble. A) Dress of orange silk with white embroidered polka dots. Sleeveless. Wide, rounded/modified bateau neckline scooped lower in back. Gathered waist, A-line skirt, knee length with two side seam pockets. Center back lapped zipper closure. Bodice lined in orange silk. Skirt lined in cream silk. Designer's label at center back seam near hem: "Norman Norell / New York" B) Jacket of orange silk with white embroidered polka dots. Jewel neckline with mandarin collar. Three-quarter length set-in sleeves. Center front opening with three over-sized ivory silken looped "pompom" buttons. Bound buttonholes. Two snap closures at neckline and two hook & bar closures at hemline. Lined in orange silk. Designer's label at center back neckline: "Norman Norell / New York" Retailer's label below designer's label: "Howard Wolf / Dallas New York" C) Belt of ivory satin ribbon. 2-1/2 inches wide with 3/4 inch fraying at ends.
Envelope for Butterick Pattern #3995
Butterick pattern 3995 to make a dress with square neckline, gathered set-in sleeves, and two lengths, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Envelope for McCall's Pattern #8577
McCall's pattern 8577 to make a dress with front yoke, rounded neckline with optional round collar, slight flare, and back zipper closure, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Envelope for McCall's Pattern #8590
McCall's pattern 8590 to make a five-panel dress with set-in sleeves, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Envelope for McCall's Pattern #8620
McCall's pattern 8620 to make a sleeveless three-panel dress with gathered yoke, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Envelope for Simplicity Pattern #6636
Simplicity pattern 6636 to make pants, skirt, vest, and jacket, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Envelope for Simplicity Pattern #6731
Simplicity pattern 6731 to make misses' one-piece dress with bib and cuffs, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Envelope for Simplicity Pattern #6908
Simplicity pattern 6908 to make a dress with modified a-line silhouette and cowl neckline, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Evening coat
Evening coat of lack velvet. Full length with slits up each side; sleeveless. Lined with silk. Label: "Givenchy" Couture number: 44935
Evening dress
Evening gown of sapphire blue chiffon evening gown with scattered embroidered gold stars and tiny rhinestones. Strapless. Dress is floor length with gathers and a gold tassled cord at the bust. B) Gathered cape matching dress. Designer label under right arm: "Givenchy / Made in France" Style number: 60488?
Evening ensemble
Ensemble of baby blue / turquoise chiffon. A) Evening gown of baby blue / turquoise chiffon. Floor-length. Deep V neckline front and back with draping in front; empire waistline. Satin bow at back. Skirt cut full and flowing in two separate layers of chiffon over slender basic slip of chiffon over turquoise crepe. Designer's label at inside back: "Sarmi / New York" Retailer's label at inside of skirt: "Neiman-Marcus" Retailer's logo on hanging straps. B) Cape of baby blue chiffon. Floor-length; fastens at front with stain neckband trimmed with bow. No labels in cape.
Evening Ensemble - Jacket and Dress
Evening ensemble of heavy pink Alaskine silk/wool blend, consisting of a jacket and dress. The jacket is a cropped, bolero style, with rounded neckline and short sleeves. It has a center front opening with single hook-and-eye at throat. The sleeves, neckline, opening, and hem are edged in band of pink and crystal beads and rhinestones. Scattered over the surface of the jacket are clusters of pearl, crystal, and silvered beads. The matching dress is full-length, with an Empire waist. It is sleeveless, with very slight scoop at front neckline, and a deep rounded scoop to mid-back at back.The straps are heavily beaded with pink and crystal beads and rhinestones. The 4-gore A-line skirt gathers slightly into bodice. The dress has an inner pink nylon(?) sheath lining. The jacket labels are: Retailer's label: "R.S.V.P. / Neiman-Marcus" Designer's label, underneath retailer's label: "Gino Charles" Size label: "8" The dress labels are: Designer's label: "Gino Charles" Origin label: "Made in the British / Crown Colony of Hong Kong" Size label: "8"
Evening gown
Silver floor-length gown with white fur. "Burke-Amey / New York"
Gaea
No Description Available.
Girl's party dress
Girl's white dotted Swiss party dress. Dropped waist with blue fabric belt dividing bodice and pleated skirt. Machine tucked front with lace trim. Lace at high round neck and cuffs of long sleeves. Size tag with handwritten "JONI J / 257"
Hartley
No Description Available.
Hat
Fedora like hat of tan wool felt; topstitched brim parts and folds down on one side and curves up on other side; black leather trim around crown with 2 black grosgrain buttons; brim edged with black grosgrain ribbon.
In Black with Pink
This is an abstract painting with collage elements in hues of red and blue with black and white.
Jumpsuit
Jumpsuit of pink, yellow, green and blue horizontal striped paper. The full-length rayon fiber remay paper pantsuit has olive green, pink, blue and tan stripes. Bodice is sleeveless, empire style, with with high rounded neckline and narrow spread collar, with stripes going horizontally. There is a center back zipper closure from the neck to hip-level. Pants are full-length, wide legged palazzo pants with vertical stripes. The pant legs are slit from the hem to mid-calf, and are unhemmed. The piece is lined in a white rayon fiber paper cloth. Retailer's label at inside left beneath the collar: "Change-In-Time / Boutique / Dallas, Texas".
Leather boots
Boots of brown leather. Edwardian-style ankle boots; punched and stitched leather front in a wing-tip design; faux button flap; elastic cinching at ankle. Designer's label inside reads: "Ring O"
Necktie
Wide kipper tie of big, bright stylized paisley in yellows and gold on a blue field. The blue dye was originally much more intense and is gradually fading to white. Label: Brent, with Montgomery Ward symbol
Paper hat
Hat of plastic-coated paper. The hat is of novelty design, with a square crown of flame pink/orange with faint stripes/brick pattern, which is open along the vertical corners. The mostly-oval brim of the same material is set off-center, widest part from side to side, but with more brim at front than back. At front left, the brim extends and detaches from hat to hang down at side. At end of extension is cluster of petal forms made of the same material and a white version of same material. Hatband is formed of dense clusters of the same petals. The underside of the brim is of the flame pink/orange, while the inside of the crown is white. Headband of white grosgrain ribbon. Designer's label inside at base of crown: "Sue Dooley / Dallas" Measurements, not including extension: 32cm. front to back; 37 cm. side to side; 21 cm. from top of crown to base of main part of crown. When laid on flat surface, ca. 32 cm. from side of crown to furthest part of extension.
Paper hat
Slouch hat of plastic-coated paper. The high, cylindrical crown is of aqua blue, with "squashed" sides. At base of crown is think neon orange hatband tied with bow at right side near front. Medium-wide brim of pale green curves out and down, and is decorated with concentric bands of stitching. Edge and underside of brim faced with same blue as crown. At back of hat, under brim at edge, is a small bow of the orange neon material. Inside of crown is lined(?) with the pale green of the upper part of the brim. Around inside base of crown is band of white grosgrain ribbon. Designer's label at inside back of lower edge of crown: "Sue Dooley / Dallas" Measurements: 35.5 cm. front to back; 31.5 cm. side to side; 13 cm. high from top of crown to base of brim.
Print dress
Evening dress of silk printed with Pucci-style abstract design in pink, purple, blue, yellow, grey, and off-white abstract design with "Bessi" signature in print. Maxi length; slightly flared 3/4 length sleeves. Dropped waist. Diagonal seams from mid-waist to V-neck front. Center back zipper closure with hook & eye. Fully lined in yellow silk with jacquard maker's logo throughout. Designer's label: Bessi / Firenze Italia Care tag: To be dry cleaned only / Lavare a Secco "Made in Italy Pure Silk" sewn in just below care tag.
"Puccino" flight hostess uniforms
Uniform for Braniff International Airways flight attendants of "Emilioform" synthetic jersey knit; diagonal square "Derby" pattern of mint green, yellow green, magenta, white, lavender, and purple with musical instruments and floral motif in the center of the squares. a) Hat b) Tunic; mid-thigh length; banded yoke; zipper at CB; short raglan sleeves; body is gathered to a circular yoke at neck. c) Tunic; mid-thigh length; stand-up collar; zipper at CB; 3/4 raglan sleeves; body is gathered to a circular yoke at neck. d) Tights with closed toe. e) Tie belt; clear green beaded tassels at ends.
Ribbon dinner dress
A) Evening/dinner dress of black chiffon in double-faced vertical ribbons. Vertical rows of chiffon are sewn to under layer of matching black chiffon. Ribbons release at hips and at knees of skirt to create streamers with frayed ends. Elbow length sleeves release to form streamers to wrists; rounded jewel neckline bound in black satin. Maxi length. Center back zipper with hook & eye. Lined in black silk. Designer label: Galanos B) Tie belt of black satin ribbon with frayed ends; 1-1/2" wide. Belt is constructed of two rows of ribbon sewn together in the back with the front hanging open.
Serial Project Number I (ABCD)
Some solid and some open cube shapes are arranged on the floor in a grid pattern.
"Side Stepper" platforms
Pair of men's platform shoes of black leather with gray and black leather braid decoration. Slip-on black leather shoes set on thick black platforms with thick black stacked chunky heels. From tongue down vamp to outer edge of each shoe are three applied black and gray leather "braids" forming a gentle curve across the upper of the shoe. No visible marks or labels.
Skirt ensemble
Two-piece dress of silk in printed white lace motif on bright pink background. A) Printed white and bright pink silk sleeveless blouse. Center front opening with 6 self-covered buttons reinforced with snaps at top and bottom. Scooped neckline. Lined in cream colored silk. Designer's label: "EISA" B) Printed white and bright pink silk skirt. Zipper closure with hook & eye on tiny rolled waistline. Lined in cream colored silk.
Skirt ensemble
Two-piece suit with silk blouse and scarf of charcoal gray and red hounds-tooth plaid. (a) Boxy jacket in a large scale red and charcoal gray wool hounds-tooth. Jewel neckline with moderate spread collar. 3/4-length set-in sleeves in three pieces to create an overarm seam. Double breasted front opening with eight large, round, black wood buttons and four bound buttonholes. One hidden hook&eye closure inside lap. One pair of vertical welt pockets lined in black silk on front. Back has a shoulder yoke. Faux vents at side seam hem. Fully lined in black silk. Handwritten tag at lower right hem: "SRA: DE / OSBORNE / 956" Handwritten tag attached to previous tag: "17" (b) Scarf of gray silk crepe. 4" by 36". Self faced. (c) Blouse: Semi-fitted blouse of matching gray silk crepe. Squared front neckline with 1-1/2" wide neckband around 3/4 of neck. 3/4-length sleeves cut in one with blouse front. supplemented by two triangular shaped gussets under the arm. Center front opening lapping left over right has four round. self covered buttons and bound buttonholes supplemented by four snap closures. Back has waist darts forming a V at center back waist. Turned hem. Unlined. Designer Label stitched into left side seam allowance: "EISA" Handwritten tag at inside lower left hem: "SRA: DE / OSBORNE" Handwritten tag attached to previous tag: "17" (d) Semi-tailored, knee-length skirt in fabric matching jacket. 2-1/2" wide folded waistband. Front has a narrow hip yoke and vertical welt pockets lined in black silk. Left side zipper closure supplemented by three hook&eye closures on waistband. Turned hem. Fully lined in black silk. Fabric has a stabilizing backing woven on which is clearly visible inside skirt. Handwritten tag at inside lower left hem: "SRA: DE / OSBORNE" Handwritten tag attached to previous tag: "17"
Skirt suit
Skirt suit of heavy woven polyester(?) in a harlequin pattern of diamonds of off-white, brown, beige, and tan. A) Jacket. Short, waist length jacket with elbow length sleeves bound in narrow band of same fabric. Double breasted with two hidden snaps and with six large circular plastic buttons at front in three pairs; buttons of medium brown with light tan ring around rim and bound buttonholes. Notched collar. Princess darts for fit. Fully lined in tan acetate. Designer's label at inside neckline: "Irene Galitzine / Roma" B) Skirt. Matching skirt, knee-length or slightly shorter. Slightly A-line with heavy, large box pleats in front. Narrow waistband with two hook & eye fasteners above left side zipper. Lining matches jacket's lining. Designer's label at center back inside waistline: "Irene Galitzine / Roma"
Skirt Suit
Two-piece suit of dark orange knit. A) Jacket of dark orange wool gaberdine. Double-breasted with princess seaming and a large cape collar. The full-length straight sleeves each have three circular black buttons and bound buttonholes. The opening at front has two vertical rows of 4 black circular buttons and a hidden snap closure at upper right. Attached to the jacket are four black patent leather belt carriers to support the accompanying thin black patent leather belt. Fully lined in black silk satin fabric. Designer's label at inside at back collar: "Norell" B) Skirt of dark orange wool gaberdine. Knee length with a 2" wide waistband into which the skirt gathers. Two slit pockets at side seams, one of which conceals zipper closure and line of snaps and hooks-and-eyes. Fully lined in orange/red fabric. Care label sewn below waistband at inside front: "Do Not Use / Steam Iron" C) Belt of black patent leather. 1/2" wide with rectangular self covered buckle. Reverse stamped: "Charming / Belts"
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