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Day dress
Sweater dress of maroon colored ribbed jersey wool.
Day dress
Day dress of brown silk damask in fine diamond pattern. A) Dress in wrap-around style. Asymmetric neckline with wide, shawl collar on the left. Street length. Opening buttons on bodice at left with 4 circular, brown buttons and bound buttonholes, hook & eye at natural waist and two snaps where skirt attaches to peplum. Peplum is asymmetric and longer on left. Long dolman sleeves with underarm gussets and folded back cuffs. B) Belt of black leather. Rectangular self-covered buckle. Stamped on reverse: "12"
Wool ensemble
Day suit. A) Jacket of green knit wool. Short, with long sleeves. B) Blouse of rust-orange knit. C) Tweed skirt, street-length. D) Caplet of material matching skirt, forms a hood.
Gingham dress
Day dress of black and white gingham. Collarless. Shot batwing sleeves. Skirt cut with peg top at sides and gathered in back with set in fan shaped fullness. Black button trim at front yoke and at zippered closing at hip in back.
Coat Dress
Coat dress of navy silk faille with padded hips. Notched collar; single button closure. Long sleeves with vertical pleat across back shoulder to each sleeve hem. Lower mid-length skirt. Two crescent shaped pieces of fabric at hips with faux pocket detail gives the appearance of a separate jacket. Designer's label on inner right waist side seam: "Christian Dior/ New York/ Original" Tag above designer's label: "Fall 1949" Retailer's label on back of neck: "Neiman-Marcus/ Dallas" Belt of matching navy leather. Stamped on back of belt: "10 Christian Dior / New York"
Cocktail Dress
A) Cocktail dress of blue silk satin. Sleeveless with spaghetti straps of same. Set-in waist which scallops at bottom hem and attaches to panels of full skirt. Tea length. Left side zipper with hook & eye. Skirt lined in black tulle. Combined retailer/designer label at inside left seam near hem: "Neiman-Marcus dallas / Traina-Norell" B) Belt of same with rectangular, self covered buckle. 1/2 inch wide.
Cocktail Ensemble - Bodice and Skirt
Cocktail ensemble of mauve damask satin with woven pattern of small flowers consisting of: A) Bodice/top. Sleeveless, with 1" shoulder straps and 3" fold around neckline. Left side zipper opening from bottom to almost neckline. Unlined. B) Skirt, of matching fabric with scattered groups of "smoked"? sequins. Floor length, A-line, with wide, 3" waistband. Center back zipper. Unlined.
Dress
A) Afternoon or tea/garden party dress of white organdy cotton with three rows of alençon lace separated by two rows of pin tucks. Natural waist gathers at attached cummerbund style belt/sash of pink satin. Full length; scooped, bound neckline. Short puffed sleeves are elasticized at the shoulders. Left side zipper closure. Bodice lined in ivory silk crepe; skirt unlined. Embroidered label at zipper: "Ann" B) Separate petticoat of matching organdy cotton lined in ivory silk crepe. Closure of two hook & eyes on white grosgrain waistband and two snaps on crepe lining. Designer/retailer label at center back seam of lining: "Neiman-Marcus dallas / Traina-Norell"
Dress
Dress of brown puckered nylon. Street length with A-lined skirt. Fitted bodice. Spread collar and 3/4 length sleeves with turned-back cuffs. Two patch pockets at upper bust, with false flaps. Center front opening with 5 circular cast brass buttons and hidden hook & eye at natural waist. Slit pockets at hips. Unlined. Retailer's label at inside back neckline: "Neiman-Marcus / Sports Shop" With matching narrow belt faced in same fabric, backed in brown leather. Rectangular self-covered buckle. Stamped on reverse: "10 1820"
Dress
Black wool crepe beaded cocktail dress. Short sleeved, straight skirt. Brown bugle beads and sequins hand-sewn all over. Brown taffeta sash.
Embellished handbag
Handbag in satchel inspired style of black wool with front of black velvet appliqué and multicolor beading atop needlepointed flowers in shades of pink. Handle of matching black wool; inverted frame. Brass flip clip closure. Lining of black faille with two pockets, one zippered. Four domed brass feet. Maker's label: Hand Decorated Original / by / Veldoré / of Houston, U.S.A. Measurements: 39cm L, 24cm H, 7cm W
Ensemble
Skirt ensemble.
Hat
Hat of brown felt. The low, slightly domed crown is almost hidden by the upturned brim. At front facing of brim is large flat brown grosgrain ribbon bow. Around the base of the crown is affixed brown net veiling. The hat is unlined, with inner brown grosgrain ribbon hatband. Combined designer's/retailer's label inside: "Leslie James / Designed for Sakowitz / Houston" Manufacturer's style stamp inside crown: "Midi / Imported Velour Body / Made in France"
Hat
Lady's gray felt hat. Styled along the lines of a fedora, the gray felt crown is basically cylindrical with dished top and some shaping to provide a front "prow". Set at top edge of crown at back is a bow of matching gray felt ribbon. Around the base of the crown is a wide band of matching grosgrain ribbon as hatband. The shallow brim is set off-center, wider at front and sides than back. Brim curves down. Inside of hat is unlined, but has inner hatband of cream grosgrain ribbon. Maker's stamp on inner hatband: [Coat of arms] Stetson / Fifth Avenue" Retailer's stamp on inner hatband: "W. A. Green Co. / Dallas, Tex." Size tag sewn to inner hatband: "22 1/2"
Hat
Navy blue toque made of veiling and decorated with white rhinestones. Neiman-Marcus label
Hatlet
Calotte of beaded hot pink satin. Brimless, the crown of the hat is shaped somewhat like a letter "K", the back of the K fitting across the head from ear to ear, while the arms extend to the back of the head. The whole is embellished with pink bugle beads, gray/green seed beads, and pink heart-shaped and teardrop shaped rhinestones. Lined in white and gold brocade in floral motif. Plastic comb affixed to center front inside edge to secure to wearer's head. Designer's label at center of inside crown: "Edna Mye / Dallas" Accompanied by two hatpins with heads covered in same hot pink satin.
Skirt suit
Navy blue two-piece suit of wool consisting of: A. Fitted jacket with Peter Pan collar. Tab at top of jacket under neck extends two inches past center and buttons on left side with two round buttons. Jacket center opening has one hook at center and one button at waist. Full-length sleeves made in one piece with jacket front and back. Gusset under arm for ease of movement. Right sleeve is decorated with blue and grey stripe pattern which extends up sleeve and across onto tab. Vertical stripe starts from back waist and runs down front, forming plaid at shoulder and is gathered into a narrow band at waist. Stripe continues to hem of jacket and has fold of striped fabric coming from under band to form scarf-like effect. Back is made in 6 sections with plaid design at shoulder and stripes running horizontally and vertically and ending before the absolute center. Band at waist is continued on back right, but does not reach jacket center. Inside lined with blue silk. Designer's label at center back inside neck: "Adrian / Original" Retailer's label along left inside flap of opening: "The Fashion / Ben Wolfman Inc. / Houston" B: Blue straight skirt with hook and snap closure at left side of waistband and zipper fly. Grey stripe pattern starts at hip area and continues around skirt, not meeting at back center. Vertical stripes fall from right side, forming plaid at intersection of other stripe, and continues to hem. Front center has kick pleat. Skirt does not have label.
Suit - Jacket and Skirt
Skirt suit of beige linen with bands of beige silk embroidered fan-shapes.
Dress
Dress of brown herringbone weave.
Bathing ensemble
Beach ensemble with a dark blue wool jersey knit maillot swimsuit with ties from bust to around neck, an off-white wrap-around terry cloth skirt with striped blue and white section at waist an in patches on side, and a matching off-white terrycloth shawl with fringed ends.
Beach ensemble
Beach ensemble. A) Dark blue wool jersey knit maillot swimsuit with ties from bust to around neck. Elastic at legs. One either side just at hip is large brass /gold plated safety pin, which passes through brass grommets in suit. B) Off-white wrap-around terry cloth skirt with striped blue and white section at waist an in patches on side. C) Matching off-white terrycloth shawl with fringed ends.
Coat
Daytime coat of camel brown/tan wool. Street-length or longer, with rounded shawl collar. Double breasted with 6 large circular black silk faille-covered buttons in two vertical rows of 3 each; bound buttonholes. Closure reinforced with two small circular black plastic buttons inside. Two slit. Double welt pockets at sides. Long sleeves with turned-back cuffs showing black silk faille lining. The coat is lined in black silk, with wide bands of black silk faille at cuffs, collar, and sides of opening. Combined retailer's and designer's label at inside back neck: "Neiman-Marcus Dallas / Traina-Norell"
Cocktail dress
Cocktail dress with black silk faille bodice and white organdy skirt. Bodice has long sleeves. Dropped waist. Center front self-covered button closure; bound buttonholes. White organdy cuffs and semi-peter pan collar. Skirt is gathered and constructed of a double layer of organdy; full A-line silhouette. Skirt is lined in cotton. Label: Neiman-Marcus Dallas / Traina-Norell
Derby Hat
Hat in derby style of navy felt. Edge of crown trimmed in wide bands of navy, gray and red yarn with very narrow gold thread knots tied to tasseled ends of yarn bands. Unlined with navy grosgrain ribbon inner headband. Elastic band for securing hat to wearer's head. Maker/retailer's label: "A / Neiman / Marcus / Original"
Dinner Dress
Formal dinner dress of black wool crepe and lavender satin. Bodice of lavender satin with short, puffed sleeves and low rounded neckline in front, higher in back. Sleeves with elastic gathering at openings. Front of bodice with vertical gathers. Back with open slit and lavender satin drawstring closure at neckline. Empire waist. Skirt of black wool crepe, full-length. Center back zipper in skirt begins at join to bodice where bodice is slit. Unlined. Combined designer's/retailer's label sewn in skirt, behind Neiman-Marcus id label: "Neiman-Marcus Dallas / Traina-Norell".
Dinner ensemble
Three-piece dinner ensemble of black taffeta.
Ensemble
Ensemble of black wool. The outfit consists of: A) Dress of black wool. Street-length skirt has attached low front leather belt which passes through pleats on left and right. Bodice has narrow collar and deep V-neck with piping that twists at base of V. Bracelet length sleeves with cuffs. Back zipper. No labels. B) Jacket of black wool. Jacket has long sleeves with rolled, notched cuffs, and a notched collar. Center front opening has 5 circular, plastic buttons and covered buttonholes. The padded hips have double welt pockets at left and right. The jacket is lined in black silk. Combined Designer/Retailer label: "Neiman-Marcus dallas / Hattie Carnegie" National Recovery Board / Coat and Suit Industry label "000006"
Evening Dress
Evening dress of champagne peau de soie. Princess style. Sweetheart neckline in front, with small horizontal pleats at front left and right princess seaming at upper part of bust; back neckline is low and rounded. 1-1/2 inch wide shoulder straps that split in front to form an inverted Y, with horizontal band of same fabric at dividing point. Natural waist. Skirt is below knee length, at at hips has three almost horizontal bias folds which extend to from hip center back and join to form bow; lower sash ends of the bow attach to skirt to form "bustle drape", giving added fullness. Attached net petticoat gathered to taffeta yoke; back zipper. Retailer's label at left side seam: "Neiman-Marcus"
Hat
Hat of gray felt.
Hat
Gat of red velvet with high crown. Slightly bowed in front with black felt crown. Four looped strands of tiny jet black beads and three straight strands at left, right and center ending in arrow point-shaped beads looped slightly left of center in front. Retailer's label on inside hatband: "Neiman-Marcus / Dallas"
Heels
Evening shoes of black satin with beading and faux jewels on platform sole and high heel. Open toe sandal design with gold leather tie that criss-crosses around ankle. Size 6 1/2 AAA. Label: The Smart Shop - Louis Leon; Palter Deliso Inc. - New York City Measurements: Length: 20.5 cm. Width: 6.5 cm. Height: 17 cm. Heel: 11.5 cm (4 1/2") high on axis with cap. Left Shoe: The Smart Shop / Louis Leon Right Shoe: Palter Deliso Inc./ New York City
Kidskin gloves
Gloves of white French kidskin. Plain; pull-on; elbow length. Slight staining on gloves. Size / Manufacturer Label: 7 3/4; French Kidskin; Neiman-Marcus; Made in France Right glove has the letters SMl written along the seam.
Neiman Marcus Collection Scrapbook: Volume 2, 1948-1952
Album containing catalog entries for items in the Texas Fashion Collection including a photograph of the item and text describing information known about the designer and manufacture date, provenance, and physical descriptions of the items.
Skirt suit
Skirt suit of chocolate wool with velvet cuffs. A) Fitted jacket of chocolate wool in woven, checked pattern. Single breasted with 5 self covered buttons and bound buttonholes. Notched collar of brown velvet with self fabric lapels. Long sleeved with turn-up cuff of brown velvet and two small self covered buttons and bound buttonholes on each sleeve. Lined in brown taffeta. Combined designer/retailer label at center back neckline: "Neiman-Marcus Dallas / Traina-Norell B) Skirt of chocolate wool in woven, checked pattern. Wide, flared A-line with 10 panel construction. 1 1/2" waistband with center back lapped zipper and hook & eye closure at waistband. Lined in brown taffeta.
Striped vest
Vest of red, white, blue, yellow and gray silk grosgrain ribbon. Retailer's label at inside back collar: "Made in Italy Exclusively for / Neiman-Marcus"
Suede sportswear ensemble
Ensemble. A: Green suede blouse, short, fitted, princess seams, cap sleeves, no collar, center front fastening with 10 buttons in groups of 5, and two hook & eye closures. Sewn-in shoulder pads. With designer label and NM Museum label. B: Skirt. Formed of alternating horizontal bands of tan, pumpkin, and green suede. Thin green suede waistband with two hook & eye closures, and zipper.
Suit
Skirt suit of black wool with thin red stripes.
Suit - Jacket and Skirt
Suit (jacket and skirt) of dark brown wool consisting of: Jacket. Single breasted with notched lapel. The center front opening is slightly angled from top left to lower right and has three circular, dark brown, plastic buttons and tailored buttonholes. Long, set-in sleeves have three nonfunctional, smaller, matching buttons with tailored buttonholes at hem. Torso tapers to fitted, natural waist and flares to hips. Vertical, double welt, very shallow side pockets. Lapel, center front opening and hem of sleeves trimmed in thin, black piping. Princess seaming. Lightly padded shoulders. Lined in black silk jacquard with repeated "Jean Dessés" pattern. Skirt. Street length; slightly A-lined. Designed to appear as a wrapped skirt with diagonal opening from left hip to right side hem with five nonfunctional buttons matching jacket, and tailored buttonholes. At center front, from knee height to left side hem, is simulated opening backed by same fabric. Opening has black piping matching jacket. Left side zipper with two hook & eyes on narrow waistband. Lined in black silk, with exception of front panel.
Tailored coat
Tailored white serge coat, double-breasted with novelty enamel buttons, brass studded. Cut full in back and gathered into folds by adjustable belt. Separate side belts, wide notched collar, long sleeves, cuffed, pockets w/flaps. Size 10 Neiman-Marcus "Pietro" label
Two-piece dress
A) Heavy gray cotton blouse. very short sleeves. narrow, pointed collar. center-front opening with 4 buttons B) Skirt with multicolored grosgrain ribbon accents. C) Matching belt.
Wool coat
White tailored coat of serge wool. From card: Tailored white serge coat, double-breasted with novelty enamel buttons, brass studded. Cut full in back and gathered into folds by adjustable belt. Separate side belts, wide notched collar, long sleeves, cuffed, pockets w/flaps. Size 10 Neiman-Marcus "Pietro" label
Print ensemble
Coat ensemble of black African inspired print in rows of stylized animals, spiral/concentric circles and lines on gold background. a) Dress. Street length; long, full dolman sleeves. High, straight neckline. Skirt gathers at natural waist. Center back zipper closure with hook & eyes at neckline. Unlined; shoulder pads. b) Coat of black wool jersey with matching African print lining. Styled with cape shoulders that become a hood. Attached full length scarf. No closure; shoulder pads. Designer label: Adrian / Original Note: Print is in a style variously described as "jungle"; "Egyptian"; and "Greek Geometric Period".
Barrel-line jacket
Barrel-line jacket of tan wool. Hip length with long sleeves, two angled slit pockets at hips. Center front opening with three circular self-covered buttons and bound buttonholes. Notched shawl collar. Lower front cut away diagonally. Flaps at upper breast on either side simulating pocket flaps, nonfunctional. Lined in black silk. Designer's Label: "Balenciaga / 10, Avenue George V. Paris" Written on inside right hem in ink: "DAM (?) 1019"
Dinner dress
Formal dinner dress of black crepe. Full length. Long sleeves have wide elbow cuffs of orange crepe; orange crepe continues from elbow to wrist; zippered wrists. Square neckline bound in black net at bottom; neckline forms very light revers at sides. Drop waist gathers in front and forms draped gathered panels in back which join at the center back. Center back hook & eye closure on bodice with zipper below waist. Unlined; padded shoulders. Designer label: Howard Greer / Custom Original
Dress
Brown print silk dress with belt and umbrella.
Gloves
Pair of gloves of white cotton; pull-on; wrist length; 2 bows on back. Designer Label: Christian Dior / Sea Island / 100% lavable [Fr - En: washable] Retailer Label: Neiman Marcus / 100% Cotton / Made in France Size Label: 7 1/2 Length: 20cm; Width: 12cm
Gloves
Pair of gloves of grey chamois. Elbow length; 1 stitch at wrist and one stitch at elbow, brings into gather. Retailer Stamp: Neiman-Marcus / Made in France Size Stamp: 7 Designer Stamp: Made in France / Christian Dior Handwritten on inside of glove: M-2205-4 Length: 39cm; Width: 12.5cm
Hat
Hat of natural straw in boater style with tiny brim and very shallow crown.
Oxford shoes
Ladies brown stamped leather lace-up oxford shoes. Low knock-on heel, rounded toe cap. Round cord laces. Designer stamp: "Christian Dior / New York/Paris "
Ribbon ensemble
Skirt ensemble of white silk knit ribbon with line accent of red squares. A) Jacket. Hip length; short sleeves. Fitted waist. Center front opening with four spherical self-covered buttons. Two faux pocket flaps at front hips. Unlined; shoulder pads. Buttons and button holes reinforced with pink grosgrain ribbon. Designer's label at inside left seam: An Original / Ann Fleischer / Hand Knit Retailer's label at inside back collar: Neiman-Marcus / Sports Shop B) Skirt of same. A-line; below knee length. Unlined. Designer's label: An Original / Ann Fleischer / Hand Knit C) Belt of same ribbon knit backed with pink grosgrain ribbon. Single snap and single hook-and-eye closures.
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