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Embroidered cap
Traditional Indian hat in skull cap form with an opening at back lower edge somewhat like an inverted "V" or ogee arch. The entire cap is of fuchsia red/pink silk shisha or abhla bharat embroidery with circular openings which reveal tiny mirrors. Linear decorations of yellow, green, and purple. Lined in an off-white fabric which shows some of the stitching, creating patterns. No labels. Measurements: approx. 8" (20 cm) diameter x approx. 4 1/2 (11.5cm) high.
Embroidered Coat
Hand sewn Chinese coat of ochre silk with blue embroidery and silver colored disks.
Embroidered evening ensemble
Skirt ensemble of peach silk crepe with beading and embroidery in floral and foliage vine motif. a) Blouse. Long poet sleeves have cuffs with red embroidery and silver seed beads giving smocked effect; closure of two self-covered buttons. Rounded neckline. Center back closure of self-covered buttons supplemented with covered snaps. Retailer's label: Made in France Especially for / Neiman-Marcus Maker's tag at center back neckline. b) Skirt of like material and embroidery. Full length.
Empire-waist dress
Evening gown of yellow satin and silk chiffon. Floor length with empire waist. box pleat at center front and back. Boxed neckline. Bustline is of chiffon and decorated with rhinestones and faux pearls in a star burst pattern. Sleeveless.
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Ensemble consisting of: a) Coat of silver lame with jeweled buttons lined in same black wool jersey as dress. b) Tunic top of black wool jersey. Sleeveless with two side slit pockets. Closure at back with two snaps and self-covered buttons. Lined in black silk. c) Pants of heavy black wool jersey. Double side zippers. Designer Label: "EISA"
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Navy blue linen tunic top and skirt with a pale pink faille day coat. (a) Day coat of pink silk faille bonded to silk pastel print. Dropped shoulder with full length, two piece sleeve set onto yoke that is raglan styled in front. Lapped center front opening with four round pink plastic buttons and bound buttonholes (top buttonhole is not functional). Facings of print side of fabric show at front neck. Two welt pockets with flaps in front lined in navy silk. Deep inverted boxpleat at center back. Folded hem. Fully lined in navy silk. (b) Semi-fitted navy blue linen tunic top. Moderately rounded neckline. Short sleeves cut in one with body supplemented by triangular shaped gusset under the arm. Key-hole opening at center front neck with single hook&eye closure. Lapped center back opening with five round navy plastic buttons and bound buttonholes supplemented by five snap closures. Folded hem. Fully lined in navy silk. (c) Matching semi-tailored knee length skirt with narrow rolled waistband of navy silk. Left side zipper closure supplemented by single hook&eye on waistband. Folded hem. Fully lined in navy silk.
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Three piece ensemble of chartreuse linen jacket and shirt dress with sash of dark coral-orange dots on lighter coral-orange. a) Jacket of chartreuse linen with banded collar. Open front. Short sleeves. Lined in chartreuse silk. Label removed. b) Dress of chartreuse linen. Sleeveless with circular plastic button at each shoulder with bound buttonhole. Natural waistline, street length. Slit pockets at left and right seams. Long, hidden zipper down center front. Skirt lined in chartreuse silk. c) Sash of dark coral silk with darker polka dots.
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Ensemble of black heavy wool twill. a) Jacket of black wool twill. Double breasted with 8 smooth circular 3/4" black buttons. Full length raglan sleeves and convertible collar. Faux flap pockets at left and right hem with single matching button at center of flap. Fully lined in black silk. Designer's label: "Balenciaga / 10, Avenue George V. Paris" Haute Couture number under designer's label: "95650" b) Skirt of black wool twill. Flared with 3/4" rolled waistband. Street length. Left side zipper with hook and eye. Pleats at left and right of center on front and back with slit pockets inside front pleats. Lined in black silk.
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Cocktail ensemble of black bouclé wool consisting of cape, blouse and skirt. a) Cape of black wool bouclé. Wide, standing band neckline with two hook&eye closures at center front. Narrow yoke at neckline with slight gathers in cape at front sides. Darts at shoulders. Fully lined in self fabric with two openings inside front for hands. Designer's label at center back neckline: "Balenciaga / 10, Avenue George V. Paris" Stamped couture number beneath designer's label: "5469" b) Shell top of black wool bouclé. Hip length with wide rounded neckline lower in back. Sleeveless with left side underarm zipper closure supplemented by single hook&eye. Fully lined in black silk. c) Straight skirt of of black wool bouclé. Knee length. Waistband and hip yoke in black silk. Left side zipper closure with single hook&eye on waistband. Fully lined in matching black silk. Waistband is reinforced with black grosgrain ribbon.
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Ensemble. A) Short coat dress of heavy natural slub silk in cream. Princess-style front opening with seven snaps and three self-covered buttons. V-neck. Coat flares at hem, slightly longer at back than front. Intricately constructed short sleeves with gusset and side panel. Lined in cream silk. B) Chemise with attached skirt. Upper portion of off-white thin silk, deep v-neck front and back, sleeveless. Self-lined. Center back zipper. Lower portion is a short, tapered skirt of heavy natural slub silk in cream. Designer Label: Werle / Beverly Hills Retailer Label: Marie / Leavell Has designer labels and labels of retailer Marie Leavel.
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Three piece ensemble of black and white plaid silk knit.
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Ensemble of black crinkled satin. A) Jacket has wide reverse of white top stitched satin, 3 large jet buttons CF; long sleeves. Designer's label at inside right seam: "Hannah Troy" B) Skirt of same material is straight; slightly below-kneelength. No labels in skirt.
Ensemble - Blouse and Pants
Lounge ensemble in pink silks. The pantsuit consists of a blouse and pants. The blouse is of pink silk, constructed as two layers. The inner lining layer is of plain pink gauze. The outer layer is of pink silk heavily decorated with patterns created by shibori technique dying. The blouse has long sleeves and a center-front zipper closure that runs almost the entire length of the garment and has a single hook-and-eye at throat. The collar, cuffs, hem, and flap over the zipper are a small ruffle of the same materials. The shibori patterns use green, yellow, blue, and the original white of the fabric to create bands of tiny "puckers", large circular forms, and abstract shapes. The pants are of pink silk taffeta, about ankle length, with elastic cuffs. Plain waistband, with zipper closure at center front and single hook-and-eye at waistband. Described in early records as harem pants, but lacking the fullness associated with that style. Both garments have the same series of labels. Designer's label: "Martine Grandval / Made in France Paris"; material label "100% Silk"; and retailer's label: "ViV / Neiman-Marcus / Made in France". The shibori fabric may be of Indian, Pakistani, or Asian origin, based on the particular way that the shibori tye-dying technique has been used on the garment.
Ensemble - Cape and Skirt
Daytime cape and skirt ensemble of black and white wool tweed. a) Cape of black and white wool tweed. Round, collarless neckline with hook & eye closure. Four welt pockets. Opening, neckline and pocket welts bordered in black wool jersey knit. Lined in black fabric. Combined designer/retailer label at center back neckline: "Neiman-Marcus Dallas / Traina-Norell" b)Skirt of black and white wool tweed. Slightly A-line; below knee length. Center front opening with 9 circular, black plastic buttons with raised edges and bound buttonholes. Inner waistband of black grosgrain ribbon with hook & eyes. Waist of skirt is supported with 5-1/2" band of black quilted fabric. Unlined.
Ensemble - Cape, Blouse, and Dress
Ensemble. A) Cape of black and white windowpane check wool. Double-breasted with 8 plastic round domed buttons and 4 bound buttonholes. Armhole slits are double welted with pockets. Notched collar. Lined in ivory silk. B) Blouse of black silk noil. Short, triple-seamed raglan sleeves. Paneled front. Two off-angle welted breast pockets. Center back zipper with hook & eye. Center front placket, rounded at bottom, with hidden zipper and hook & loop. Slit sides. Lined in black silk. C) Dress. Upper portion is black top silk lining for blouse. Sleeveless with wide, rounded neckline. Center back zipper with hook & eye extends to skirt portion of dress. Lower skirt portion is A-lined, attached at high waist and is of matching black and white windowpane check. Black grosgrain ribbon petersham with hook & eye. Lined in ivory silk. No labels in garment.
Ensemble - Dress and Top
Two piece ensemble of orange floral printed douppioni silk. A) Over top of orange printed douppioni silk in hydrangea floral pattern. Sleeveless; waist length. Wide collar and revers extend to form tie at center front. Right side zipper. Lined in orange organdy. Designer's label at center back neckline: "Teal Traina / New York" B) Slip/underdress with skirt of orange printed douppioni silk in hydrangea floral pattern skirt from natural waist and upper slip of orange silk. Knee length. Sleeveless; wide rounded neckline with deep V-shaped back. Center back zipper. Skirt lined in orange silk matching upper slip. Retailer's label at center back seam: "Neiman-Marcus"
Ensemble - Dress, Bodice, and Stole
Ensemble of wine red linen, consisting of: A) Dress of wine red linen. Jumper-style, the seamed bodice has a wide, rounded neckline and is sleeveless. The skirt gathers slightly into the waist, which dips slightly to hips. Two slit pockets at side skirt seams just below waist. Center back opening, with 5 large circular wine red plastic buttons, a hook-and-eye at waist, two hidden snaps at neckline, and two hidden snaps below waist. Fully lined in red silk. Designer's label: "Norman Norell / New York" B) Under-bodice of wine red silk and wine red linen. Cropped bodice of silk with low, rounded neckline, and center front opening with 5 hook-and-eyes. Short sleeves of wine red linen to match dress. No labels in under-bodice. C) Stole of matching fabric. 50" x 12" rectangle, formed as a tube. No labels in shawl. Size 10 or 12. Note: Outer dress can be worn with or without under-bodice, giving the dress the appearance of being either sleeved or sleeveless.
Ensemble - Japanese Traditional Ensemble
Complete "Geisha" traditional Japanese women's ensemble, of the Kyoto style. The complete ensemble includes various under garments and accessories not seen in images, as well as primary components: Kimono - Salmon colored polyester outer garment with woven geometric design ground decorated with cherry blossoms, mums, and other flowers. Applique of flowers across back of neck/right shoulders. Hand sewn, this is a "Spring" kimono.; Obi of white, silver, and orange brocade; Sash of pink and white shibori; Obi Jimi braided orange cord belt to tie around obi; Tabi socks; Geta sandals (not in images); Fan, and traditional wig, embellished with artificial flowers.
Envelope for Advance Pattern #9684
Advance pattern 9684 to make a one-piece dress with full skirt and front button closure, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Envelope for Advance Pattern #9777
Advance pattern 9777 for sleeveless tunic with self belt and high waisted shorts, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Envelope for McCall's Pattern #5362
McCall's pattern 5362 to make a two-piece dress with blouse jacket and slim or full skirt, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Envelope for McCall's Pattern #5746
McCall's pattern 5746 to make proportioned separates including jacket, overblouse, and skirt, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Envelope for Simplicity Pattern #3216
Simplicity pattern 3216 to make a robe with collar and front opening, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Envelope for Simplicity Pattern #3380
Simplicity pattern 3380 to make a "slenderette" one-piece dress with bodice and kimono sleeves and a slim or pleated skirt, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Envelope for Simplicity Pattern #3403
Simplicity pattern 3403 to make a two-piece dress with lowered neckline, pleats at front button opening, and slim or pleated skirt, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Envelope for Simplicity Pattern #3530
Simplicity pattern 3530 to make a child's one-piece dress with a full skirt and back button closure, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Envelope for Simplicity Pattern #3552
Simplicity pattern 3552 to make a one-piece dress with detachable collar, sleeve trim, and neckline bow detail, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Envelope for Simplicity Pattern #3552
Simplicity pattern 3552 to make a one-piece dress with detachable collar and cuffs, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Envelope for Simplicity Pattern #3575
Simplicity pattern 3575 to make a one-piece dress with two skirts with pleats and set-in sleeves, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Envelope for Simplicity Pattern #3722
Simplicity pattern 3722 to make a one-piece dress with two skirts, soft neckline pleats, waistline tucks, and set-in sleeves, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Envelope for Simplicity Pattern #4193
Simplicity pattern 4193 to make a one-piece dress with set-in sleeves, six-gore skirt, and detachable neck trim, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Envelope for Simplicity Pattern #4405
Simplicity pattern 4405 to make a "slenderette" one-piece dress with lowered neckline and six-gored skirt, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Envelope for Simplicity Pattern #4523
Simplicity pattern 4523 to make a set of blouses with back openings and various necklines and sleeve options, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Envelope for Simplicity Pattern #4547
Simplicity pattern 4547 to make an overblouse, jerkin, and skirt, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Envelope for Vogue Couturier Design #1430
Vogue Couturier Design pattern 1430 by Frederic Forquet of Italy to make a suit and open blouse, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Envelope for Vogue Pattern #1530
Vogue Paris Original pattern 1530 to make a one-piece dress and blouse, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Envelope for Vogue Pattern #1767
Vogue pattern 1767 to make a basic one-piece dress, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Envelope for Vogue Pattern #1944
Vogue paper pattern showing five views of a misses' one-piece dress with seaming detail and slightly standing neckline. Style 1944, Size 12, Bust 34, Hips 36.
Envelope for Vogue Pattern #2090
Vogue Paris Original pattern 2090 by Nina Ricci to make a misses' one-piece dress, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Envelope for Vogue Pattern #4130
Vogue pattern 4130 to make a dress with fitted or full skirt with v-neckline and short kimono sleeves, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Envelope-style bag
Flat envelope-type bag formed as a miniature wool "Persian" carpet on one side, with design in cream, blue, yellow, red, golden brown, and green. Back is plain red. Multicolored stitching and fringe at base to join sides, with long multicolored pendant cords terminating in pompoms/tassels. One red and one yellow fringe/pompoms at upper corners. No fasteners or flap. Multi-colored cord handle/strap with three pompoms/inverted tassels near top of arc. Unlined. No labels. Measurements: Body of bag: 10 3/4" wide x 10" high.
[Epidaurus Theatre]
Photograph of the theatre in Epidaurus, Greece. The stage is visible in center foreground seen from above. The theatre seats frame the foreground on both sides. Trees and distant hills are visible in the background.
[Epidaurus Theatre]
Photograph of the theatre in Epidaurus, Greece. The photograph was taken from the stadium seating looking down towards the stage. Numerous people fill the theatre seats. Trees and hills are visible in the background.
Equestrian necktie
Man's necktie of silk in equestrian pattern of 18th century jockey in blue livery with tricorn hat on blue background. Interlined in white silk twill; keeper loop of navy grosgrain with white "H".
[Erechtheion]
Photograph of the Erechtheion in the Acropolis of Athens, Greece. In the foreground, three people walk among piles of stones. The porch of caryatids is visible in the right foreground. The rest of the Erechtheion stretches out behind the porch.
Evening Cape
Evening cape of pale pink silk gazar; oversized, rectangular shaped with shoulder corners turned-in forming diagonal armholes.
Evening cape
Evening cape of taupe silk faille. Label: "Pauline Trigère" and "Made in USA"
Evening coat
Evening coat of black wool. Below knee length; bracelet length set-in sleeves. Rounded neckline. Center front placket opening of seven black buttons and bound buttonholes extends to form hem. Faux flap pockets at sides. Lined in bright green shantung; shoulder pads. Extra button at right side hem. Designer's label: Irene
Evening coat
Cocktail coat of black, elaborate fabric of raised jacquard print, so high it looks like trapunto. Background is an elaboration of little swirls. Print is almost geometric. Roll collar, wrist-length raglan sleeves; set-in pockets (2 on front). Wide silhouette, flared, and about knee-length. Front closure is five large black snaps, inside. Outside for decoration are five black, ball-shaped fringe tassels.
Evening coat
Evening coat of pale pink silk faille with raglan sleeves. Buttonless. Lined. Designer's Label: "Balenciaga / 10, Avenue George V. Paris"
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