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Lounging pajamas
Oriental influenced lounging pajamas in gold colored satin brocade. (a) Jacket is kimono styled with quilted fabric trim at long sleeve end. shoulder seam. neck and front opening and inset pockets at front. Fitted bodice with loose sleeves. Mandarin collar. Front closure with 2 frogs. (b) Pants are of same fabric with loose legs and yoke at waist. Waistband with back zipper closure.
Novelty print dress
A) Brown rayon crepe dress with printed motifs of corsages made of WWII War Savings Bond Stamps. Pleated front; center front opening with brown plastic buttons from neckline to hem; half-sleeves. B) Belt of self-covered fabric; white leather back.
Scarf
Scarf of silk in collage of fashion plates of women's hats from different time periods (dates noted on individual plates). Kelly green background with white border. Measures 34"x35"
Straw hat
Hat of natural-colored straw. The domed crown is of patterned woven straw, forming a lace effect. Hatband is a wide band of light brown grosgrain ribbon with a bow and trailing ends. The wide brim, of matching straw, curves upwards. Unlined; headband of light brown grosgrain ribbon. No labels or tags in the hat.
Wool jacket
Woman's jacket of merlot purple wool with asymmetrical, paisley-shaped curved inset over right shoulder. Fitted; princess seams; long sleeves. Center front closure with three buttons and bound buttonholes. Two double welt pockets at hips with an asymmetrical, paisley-shaped inset over left pocket. Deep V-shaped insert at center back. Lined in garnet red crepe; shoulder pads. Designer's label: Adrian / Original
Calotte Hat
Calotte of black felt with brown mink trim around front and sides. Quilted crown. Black grosgrain inner hatband; unlined. Retailer's label on inside hatband: "The Fair / Fort Worth"
Child's dress
Little girl's dress of white ribbed cotton with pink flower print. Peter Pan collar; short puffed sleeves. Pink fabric with fagoting on sleeves cuffs, collar and on decorative twists down center front. Dress gathers at waist with 1/2" placket around sides and back. Center back button closure.
Coat
Street coat of black virgin wool with ermine trimmed cuffs and collar. Large notched collar; rolled cuffs. Patch pockets at sides have non-functional flaps and slit openings at sides. No closure. Padded shoulders; lined in black silk. Retailer Label: Neiman-Marcus / Dallas Label: Forstmann / 100% Virgin Wool
Day suit
Two-piece gray flannel daytime suit. A) Fitted jacket. Single breasted with closure of nine buttons; bound buttonholes. Two faux tri-flap pockets on the chest. long suit sleeves. Modified Peter Pan collar has points at shoulders. Front hemline has points matching collar. Lined in mauve crepe. Designer Label: Vera Maxwell / Original B) Skirt. Full length; A-lined.
Envelope for Butterick Pattern #5335
Butterick pattern 5335 to make a dress with yoke and bow neckline, lace inserts, pointed waistband, gathered skirt, and various sleeve options, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Envelope for McCall's Pattern #5094
McCall's pattern 5094 to make a two-piece suit dress with front button closure, short or long set-in sleeves, gathered skirt, and gathering at center front, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Envelope for McCall's Pattern #5335
McCall's pattern 5335 to make a button-down dress, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Envelope for Simplicity Pattern #4201
Simplicity pattern 4201 to make a dress with notched collar, front button closure, bodice pockets, and flared skirt, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Envelope for Simplicity Pattern #4736
Simplicity pattern 4736 to make a two-piece dress with fitted bodice, gathered dart seams, gored skirt, and notched or trimmed neckline, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Envelope for Simplicity Pattern #4757
Simplicity pattern 4757 to make a misses' and women's two-piece pajama set with pants, convertible collar, short or long sleeves, and patch pockets, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Envelope for Vogue Pattern #5347
Vogue pattern 5347 to make a one-piece dress with slim draped skirt, collarless bateau neckline, and long fitted or short sleeves, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Envelope for Vogue Pattern #5349
Vogue pattern 5349 to make a suit with narrow skirt, bolero jacket with set-in sleeves, set-in long sleeves, extended shoulders, and front button closure, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Flannel suit
Tan flannel two-piece daytime suit. A) Tan fitted jacket. 7 buttons in front. Long sleeved. ~2 inch collar. Side pocket on left and right. Designer Label: Vera Maxwell / Original B) Knee length skirt of same material. Designer Label: Vera Maxwell
Gloves
Glove of pale blue-gray cotton with green undertone. Hands have seams on outside; running stitch of same color; wrists widen and dip in V shape on thumb side; pinkie finger side of wrist features a large scalloped edge. Label sewn in right glove: "Gloves / Designed by / Lilly Dache", with "7" in a circle indicating size.
Hat
Hat of purple felt. The low, circular crown is mostly flattened, with a slightly undulating surface. Around the crown is a wide band of turquoise crushed silk jersey held in place by crossing bands of fuchsia pink and dark blue purple yarn. The wide, flat oval brim is set just slightly off-center to the crown, giving a wider brim in front than back. The hat is unlined, with an inner hatband of purple blue grosgrain ribbon around the inside base of the crown. Designer's label sewn to inner hatband: "Henry's / Originals / Dallas". This hat was designed to be worn with a skirt suit of Mexican homespun cotton designed by Adrian, accession number 1967.002.003.
Hat
Hat of black felt with two bands of wide, wine red colored velvet ribbon off left and right sides meeting at center and extending off back of crown. Black coque feather trim at back. Retailer's label: "Northridge / Inc. / 1 W. 57th St. / New York"
Skirt suit
Two-piece daytime suit of Mexican homespun cotton. A) Jacket. Body of jacket is purple, long sleeves and collarless yoke of green, with a narrow band of rose inserted below yoke in front. Jacket has padded shoulders and is slightly fitted, and closes with hooks and eyes in front. Small string tie at waist. Fully lined in purple silk. Label: "Adrian / Original" B) Skirt. Skirt is purple, below knee-length, of slim design flaring slightly. Was altered to lengthen, and then restored to original length. Side zipper closure, and waistband has snap and two hook-and-eye closures. No Labels. 1967.002.003, a hat by Henry's, Dallas, was made to go with this suit. It was most likely created with consideration for L-85 manufacturing restrictions during World War II.
Wool suit
Three-piece suit consisting of green wool jacket, skirt and red striped jersey blouse. A) Jacket of green twill wool. Single breasted with notched collar in red twill wool on exterior of collar extending down interior of front opening. Three self covered buttons and bound buttonholes. Mock flap pockets at sides trimmed with matching self covered buttons and red undersides. Long, set in sleeves with split opening at cuff closed with single, self covered button and bound buttonhole and lined on underside in red. Lined in red silk crepe. Designer's label on inside right: "Traina-Norell / New York" B) Skirt in green twill wool. A line; below knee length. White grosgrain ribbon waistband. Left side zipper. Unlined. C) Blouse in green and red striped jersey. Long sleeves. Narrow, rounded collar banded in matching fabric. Left side opening at neckline with 5 self covered buttons and bound buttonholes on 1-inch band of self. Fitted. Partially lined at back neckline in off-yellow organdy.
Black hat
Picture style hat of black felt. Asymmetrical brim is wider on sides. Fringe of self as trim encircles crown and drapes across brim. Unlined with black grosgrain ribbon inner headband. Elastic band for securing hat to wearer's head. Designer's label: "John Fredericks Inc. / New York" Tag at left of designer's label: "Made in America"
Blouse
Blouse of creme silk crepe with hand-screened figures. Long sleeved, with zippered cuffs, the shirt has a convertible collar and center front opening with three carved circular mother of pearl (simulated?) buttons and one small circular mother of pearl button at collar. The shirt is hand-screened with figures reminiscent of Minoan/archaic Greek figures, including men, women, dolphins, and figures in horse-drawn chariots. Most figures embellished with lines of sequins in complimentary colors, women's dresses with beading as well. Unlined. No labels in garment.
Cartwheel Hat
Cartwheel hat of black velvet with small, flat crown. Wide brim is covered with black feathers radiating from crown. Elastic band for securing hat to wearer's head. Designer's label: "Edward Paine / New York"
Cocktail dress
Cocktail dress of black crepe. Illusion U-shaped neckline with looped and draped gold beaded bib. Short sleeves; midi length. Shirred detailing down center front of bodice becomes tuck with rounded end at hemline. Half belt on back. Left side and center back zipper closures. Padded shoulders; weight at center front hem. Unlined. Retailer label: Neiman-Marcus / Dallas
Daytime Dress
Daytime dress in modified shirtwaist/sheath style of black jersey wool. Sleeveless with padded shoulders and wide, notched collar. Street length. Center front opening with 6 large, clear, modified emerald cut rhinestone buttons and bound buttonholes. One-inch wide self fabric tie belt attached at sides. Small patch pockets at sides, below waist. Unlined. Combined retailer/designer's label at inside left seam near hem: "Neiman-Marcus dallas / Traina-Norell"
Envelope for Butterick Pattern #3037
Butterick pattern 3037 to make a bolero suit with long sleeves, slim paneled skirt, seam details mimicking revers collar, and built up waistline, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Envelope for Butterick Pattern #3382
Butterick pattern 3382 to make a one-piece dress with cap sleeves, scalloped front button closure, self belt, and gathered skirt, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Envelope for McCall's Pattern #1124
McCall's pattern 1124 to make a ruffled misses' apron, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Envelope for McCall's Pattern #5553
McCall's pattern 5553 to make a misses' blouse with front tucks, optional rounded collar, and back button closure, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Envelope for Simplicity Pattern #4920
Simplicity pattern 4920 to make a one-piece dress with softly gathered bodice, slim skirt, applied pockets, and rolled collar, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Envelope for Simplicity Pattern #4940
Simplicity pattern 4940 to make a one-piece dress with square neckline, side-front button closure, and variation with bias ruffle, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Fedora Hat
Fedora style hat of brown felt with brown satin ribbon as trim around crown. Unlined. Retailer's label: "Knox / New York"
Felt hat
Hat of grey felt. Short cylindrical crown sits at back on an asymmetric brim. Wide gray grosgrain hatband forms at bow in back. A crescent shaped piece of matching gray felt bordered in gray grosgrain trims the back of the brim with two hatpins having gray felt triangular heads. Point of the hatpins are inserted into kite-shaped pieces of felt. Gray net veil circles the crown. Unlined; gray grosgrain ribbon headband. Retailer label: From the / Design Studio / by Shillito's
Girl's apron
Little girl's white cotton apron with blue piping. Two piece blue collar with white polka dots. Embroidered on front in scene of rabbit dancing with squirrel. Center back tie closure at neckline.
Hat
Broad brimmed hat of grey felt; grey net on crown. 1 pin.
Hat
Bandeau style hat of black fox fur with black velvet ribbon ties and velvet lining. Retailer's label: "Saks - Fifth Avenue / Custom Made"
Hat
Hat of red felt. The crown is of red felt, with sloping sides, and a a recessed flat top center panel. The wide brim is also of red felt, overlaid with a wide pleated band of red grosgrain ribbon which is attached by an inter-woven thin band of the red felt. The hat is unlined, with an inner red grosgrain ribbon hatband inside the base of the crown, and with a bow of red felt at the back, underside, of the brim. A thin black elastic cord is attached to the inner band, to secure hat to wearer's head. Designer's label sewn to inner hatband: "Edward Paine / New York"
Jersey dress
Daytime dress in modified shirtwaist/sheath style of black jersey wool. Sleeveless with padded shoulders and wide, notched collar. Street length. Center front opening with 6 large, clear, modified emerald cut rhinestone buttons and bound buttonholes. One-inch wide self fabric tie belt attached at sides. Small patch pockets at sides, below waist. Unlined. Combined retailer/designer's label at inside left seam near hem: "Neiman-Marcus dallas / Traina-Norell"
Picture Hat
Picture style hat of black felt.
Print dress
Summer suit of textured Enka rayon in pink and black "Fiberset" Holstein cow print with black flies . A) Jacket has two front ties; one at neck and one at natural waist. Two hook-and-eye closures along center front behind waist tie; flip peplum and 3/4 sleeves. Unlined. Built-in shoulder pads. Label: "Adrian / Original" B) Skirt is below knee-length; gored and flared. Waistband of black grosgrain ribbon with hook & eye closure. Unlined.
Shoes
Wooden clog; carved heel with white and green ribbon laces Measurements: Length 23cm Width 7cm Height 7cm (@heel without straps ) Heel 7cm / 2.75in (@axis) Left Shoe: 41 / 122 Right Shoe: 41 / 122
"South Pacific" scarf
Scarf of silk with turquoise background with silhouettes of four women dancing in men's sailor uniforms. Lettering: "Get a load of me in South Pacific Mary Martin". Green border of black dancing sailor silhouettes with pink starburst flowers and black abstract dots. Scarf inspired by the Rodgers and Hammerstein Broadway musical, "South Pacific," as stated on border of scarf "A COHAMA scarf inspired by the Broadway musical hit 'South Pacific' starring Mary Martin".
Wedding nightgown and robe
Wedding nightgown and robe a) Robe of cream or off-white damask with small-scale repeating motif of spray of small flowers, mid-calf length, short set in sleeves with fullness at armscye, ruffle at center front opening, open at front with tie of self at natural waistline, pinked seam allowances, unlined, no labels. b) Slip-style nightgown of same, full length, sleeveless with wider straps with detail of loops of self, bust cups sew into yoke at chest, natural waistline, draped on the bias, unlined, no markings.
Wedding slip and dress
Wedding dress and slip a) Wedding dress of white synthetic moire taffeta, full length, modest v-neckline with round scalloped edges, long set in sleeves with scalloped detail at wrists, center front seam with gathering at bust, natural waistline, slight flare and train to skirt, side zipper closure, unlined. b) Slip of white synthetic taffeta, full length, narrow straps of self, bust cups creating v-neckline, pinked seam allowences, no labels.
Wool coat
Purple wool coat with belt. a) Coat of purple wool. Long sleeves. Collarless. Center front opening with three, large self-covered buttons. Two patch pockets trimmed with one matching button and framed in 3/4 inch inserts. Lined in purple silk crepe. Designer's label at inside center back neckline: Adrian / Original b) Self-covered belt with functioning belt buckle. Leather reverse with three punched holes. Stamped "1756 - 14"
Cocktail ensemble
Cocktail ensemble. A) Blouse of fuchsia wool jersey. Long sleeves. Banded neckline with placket down the center back and five self-covered circular buttons. No labels in blouse. B) Skirt of black silk brocade. Dirndl style. Below knee length. Center back opening with zipper and 2 hook&eyes on waistband. Unlined. Combined Designer/Retailer label at side seam near hem: "Neiman-Marcus Dallas / Traina-Norell" C) Belt of matching black silk brocade with matching fuchsia wool jersey on reverse. Square self-covered buckle. 2" wide. No label/stamp.
Evening Dress
Evening dress of wine-colored hammered rayon satin. Wide, bateau neckline trimmed with wine colored ostrich feathers, sequins and bows of matching fabric. Short sleeves. Street length. Ruching at center front of bodice and at center back seam below waist. Left side zipper. Unlined; shoulder pads. Retailer's label at left side seam: "Neiman-Marcus / Dallas" With matching tie belt, 1 1/4" wide.
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