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Boy's Coat
Boy's coat of black and white herringbone tweed. Double breasted with notched lapel and 6 buttons; opening is reversible to be opened on left or right. Patch pockets at sides. Half belt across back. Lined from the waist up with dark gray flannel, and from the waist down with plaid flannel. Manufacturer's label: "Ess Kay"
Cape
Cape of purple silk velvet; Full length; Silk lining. Copy of Charles James tulip cape.
Girl's dress
Dress of pink taffeta with a yellow, pink, and blue abstract floral watercolor pattern. Three ruffled tiers below dropped waist; supported by pink net matching neckline. Neckline and sleeves of sheer pink net, sleeves are ruffled; five pink vertical buttons at neck. Closed in the back by seven snaps.
Girl's pinafore
Girl's pinafore dress of white cotton. Sleeveless with ruffles around armholes, white work embroidered flowers around neck and middle of skirt. Ties at back. Closure of four buttons down the back at top of bodice.
Hat
Hat of camel-colored cashmere felt. The crown is roughly cone-shaped, swelling at center and flattened at an angle at the top. Hatband of black grosgrain ribbon, below which the hat swells out to become the asymmetrical brim. At right side(?) is black grosgrain ribbon bow with attached trailing golden tan/brown ostrich plumes. Hatband of black grosgrain ribbon. Sewn onto the inner ribbon is designer's label: "Walter Florell / 29 East 53rd New York". Measurements: 19 cm. high from base of brim to top of crown; 22 cm. across at widest point; 24 cm. long from front to back.
Shoes
Sandal/ shoe of green satin; lace up. wedge heel Measurements: Length 22.3cm Width 7.5cm Height 6.5cm (without straps) Heel 5.5cm / 1.75 in Left Shoe: Created by Jerro / New York Righ Shoe: no markings
Debutante dress
A: Idelwild debutante gown of white slipper satin with tulle overdress embellished with velvet flower appliques. Sleeveless. Underneath is a floor length slipper satin petticoat. B: Tie/belt of white ribbon Size 10
Ensemble - Dress, Jacket, and Muff
Evening ensemble of golden olive green lightweight wool twill: A) Short jacket. No collar, center front opening with 4 hook-and-loop closures. Back has section of bloused fabric giving the effect of a faux hood hanging back. Wide bands of decoration on front, yoke, and on faux "hood" of back, in the form of golden vines of gold braid and leaves and flowers of gold and pearl beads. Fully lined in olive silk crepe. Label at center back inside neckline: "Milgrim". B) Full length evening dress of matching fabric. Sleeveless, wide straps. Moderate neckline with "bow" effect at front. Just below knot of bow is accent of brown mink. Slight train to back of skirt. Side zipper closure. Fully lined in green silk crepe matching jacket. Label inside skirt: "Milgrim" C) Muff of matching fabric. Large trapezoidal shaped muff, the front with two large tiers of mink tails and a large bow with floral pattern in tiny white seed beads accented in gold beads and with scrolling gold embroidery. Zipper compartment on back. Label inside pocket: "This Article / 10 Year Guarantee" "Berlou / Moth / Proofed"
Envelope for Butterick Pattern #4301
Butterick pattern 4301 to make a day dress with front button closure, optional sleeve lengths, pleated skirt, and high or v-neckline, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Envelope for Vogue Special Design Pattern #S-4674
Vogue Special Design pattern S-4674 to make a one-piece dress with fullness at side front skirt with draped diagonal detail, short draped sleeves, and high collarless neckline, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Evening Dress
Evening dress of black velvet with rounded yoke of ivory lace piped in black velvet.
Girl's dress
Girl's dress of white cotton with purple, blue, and red floral print. Puff sleeves with 1/2" cuffs. Below knee length, A-lined skirt has six gores. Peter Pan collar of white linen edged with scalloped lace. Bound center front opening has closure of two snaps and is trimmed with six white sailboat buttons. Belt loops at sides; belt missing. Unlined.
Hat
Hat of navy straw in turban style. Knot or twist in front. Shallow back, extends high off the face in front. Label on inside hatband at back: "Washer Bros. / Fort Worth"
Hat
Hat of black felt. "Pancake" style hat with low, domed crown of black felt slightly "puffed out" at top. Around base of crown is tied ribbon made of white Birdseye pique, with self bow at each side. Hat has wide circular black felt brim, set slightly off-center to back around crown. Inner black grosgrain ribbon hatband. Black felt back strap lined with black grosgrain ribbon secure hat to wearer's head. Labels: Retailer's label on inside band: "Carson Pirie Scott & Co. / Chicago" Additional label sewn partly behind retailer's label: "57 31"
Patterned dress
Dress of red, yellow, and black printed silk; dress is draped from a single piece of fabric; pin tucks and pleats at arm seams and down center front; floor length; collarless; zipper closure at center front with self belt tie; short sleeves; unlined.
Riding-stye hat
Hat of brown felt hat in riding hat style. High crown with fold at center back. Hatband of wide brown grosgrain ribbon extends down back. Small narrow upturned brim and brown veil attached to front and forms bows at back. Headband of brown grosgrain; unlined. Elastic band for securing hat to head. Designer's label: Walter Florell / 29 East 53rd New York
Tea gown
Tea gown of purple panne velvet with crepe midriff band and sash. Skirt flared in back with triangular gores, ending in small train. Neckline deep V and gathered under bust above midriff band. Padded shoulders, sleeves long and narrow at wrist, but wide at shoulder with folded effect for added interest. Skirt slashed in front. attached scarf Size 12 Retailer's label: "Neiman Marcus Co."
Tricorne
Tricorne of light green straw, black and orange velvet. The hat is designed as a traditional tricorne, or "three-cornered-hat", with a low cylindrical crown of green straw, slightly domed. The wide brim of green straw curls up on three sides, and has cut-back arches at corners. The underside/facing of the brim is lined with black velvet, and edged with a thin band of orange velvet, which is tied in a bow at center top edge of one side. Crown is unlined, but has inner hatband of a striped/plaid fabric. Designer's label inside: "Original / Ruby Ross / California"
Wood and leather clogs
Beach clogs of painted wood, and red and yellow leather. The thick wooden soles are painted in a marbled pattern of greens and yellows on red ground. The toe-box is formed of two wide crossed leather straps, one red, the other yellow, each affixed to the sole by large-headed nails/tacks. The heels have red silk cord which is threaded through hole passing through the sole and tied around wearer's ankles. The modified French heels are painted to match the rest of the soles. Measurements: Length 23cm Width 7cm Height 8.5cm at heel without straps) Heel 8.5cm (2 7/8") high.
Wool dress
Dress of navy blue wool gabardine. Square neck; long sleeves. Slight peplum at waist. Straight skirt center front closure with nine 2" and 1-and-1/2" black patent leather buckles. One buckle on cuffs of sleeves. Label at inside seam near hem: "Chas. Levy & Son / Beverly Hills / Mrs. Ben G. Sterling / Date 8/31/37 No 2001", partly filled out by typewriter on pre-printed label.
"Dhoti" ensemble
Two-piece at-home ensemble of red nylon jersey. a) Skirt/harem pants in long panel which fastens around waist band, passes between legs from front, and is fastened around waist to tie in front. b) Fitted blouse. Hip length; cap sleeves with rectangular underarm gussets. Five graduated V-pleats down center front and back neckline.
Evening dress
A) Evening dress of moss green rayon crepe with gathered knots down CF; bias-cut dress and slip; sleeveless; full length. B) Slip. Labels in slip: Designer's label: "Hartnell / London" Retailer's label: "Specially made / in England for / Best & Co. / New York".
Neiman Marcus Collection Scrapbook: Volume 1, 1905-1948
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.
Pumps
White silk pumps with silver and rhinestone buckle trim Measurements: length 23cm. Width 6.5cm. Height 14cm. Heel 5.5cm, 2.25in. Left Shoe: no marking Right Shoe: Volk / Green Room / Dallas
Spectator shoes
Pumps of white suede and black leather segments. The shoes of white suede are designed with a slightly pointed toe, open at front with a small inverted "V" shape, the front of the toe-box overlaid with a black leather trim. The instep with black narrow leather lace-up details and bow. Wedge heel of white suede with black leather horizontal bands. Designer's stamp inside left shoe: "by Johansen / Smartest Since 1876" Retailer's stamp inside right shoe: "Ernest Grissom's / Abilene" Measurements: L:23 cm W: 7 cm H: 14.5 cm Heel: 7.5 cm / 3 in.
Dress and cape
A) Evening dress of off white crepe. Shirring at bustline; fitted waist; shirring at front hip; sheer pleated chiffon at front and back. B) Cape of off white chiffon with white fur trim.
Hat
Hat of light mustard colored wool felt. Wide crown and narrow, asymmetrical brim; rolled under with black felt lining under brim. Hatband of black velvet covered in black net trimmed in two rows of large, black sequins with rhinestone centers. Black velvet bow at back and hatpin with oblong shaped, black glass head. Unlined. Label sewn to inner hatband: "Gladys & Belle / 20 West 57th St. - New York"
Leather shoes
Heeled shoes of white leather, round toe box, brouging arches parallel to round toe box and following throat on vamp, straps and closure creating higher throat, low heels, insoles, Size 5B L: 21 cm W: 7 cm H: 13 cm Heel: 6 cm / 2 3/8 in. Left Shoe: Bob Shoe / For Style & Comfort Right Shoe: Bob Shoe / For Style & Comfort
Little Girl's Dress
Little girl's dress of peach silk crepe. Embroidered smocking of purple flowers, greenery, and grey decorative stitches on rounded neckline; purple flower embroidery on body of dress. Center back closure of two snaps. Short, puffed sleeves. Unlined.
Printed heels
Pair of heeled pumps of tan linen printed with pastel floral design. Designed with pointed toes, almost as D'Orsay pumps, with sides almost cut to platform. Dark tan/taupe/beige triangular straps to ankle strap, which has oval embossed metal "buckle" which hooks into oval loop secured to other side. 2 1/2" high modified boulevard heels covered in same leather as straps. Stamped in both shoes: "Christie / Potter Cincinnati" Handwritten in both shoes: "39-0000G14104 / 1369" Measurements: length 25.5cm. Width 7cm. Height 13.5cm. Heel 5cm (2 1/2") high on axis.
Silk dress
Square and floral printed green silk daytime dress; short-sleeved; triangle cutouts on collar
Western-style suit
Man's western style "cowboy" cream color two piece suit of cotton twill with green and purple embroidery of flowers, scrolls and butterflies.
Bergere-style hat
Bergère style hat of black linen. Open crown created by a black band of self encircling what would be the base of the crown; bow at back. Wide asymmetric brim slightly "waved"; wired. Headband of black grosgrain. Manufacture's label on inside hatband: "Betmar" Union label on inside hatband: "823937" Retailer's stamp on inside hatband: "Weldon's Fort Worth"
Boy's playsuit
Boy's one-piece playsuit of yellow cotton with brown trim and elephant appliqué at center front. Bibbed front; patch pocket at back left. Shoulder straps cross in back and button to elastic back waist. Brown half belt closes at front with hook & eye.
Brassiere
Brassiere of black lace over black tulle; 1/2" black ribbon straps, button and elastic fastening at back; tiny pink satin flower with leaves at center-front.
Cape
Cape of magenta wool with accents of black bugle beads, sequins, and globular beads. Beading designs down center front, each side, across shoulder, and around back neck. Black quilted lining.
Child's dress
Child's dress of beige cotton with print design of Mother Goose, moons, and Mother Goose characters and animals. Solid beige collar with ruffled trim edged in peach; band of same fabric/ruffles down center front. Center front opening of three snaps is hidden on yoke under center placket and ruffle. Gathered yoke with three vertical tucks at center back. Puffed short sleeve with bound cuffs. Cotton bias tape underneath at hem. Unlined.
Child's dress
Girl's dress of light orange sheer cotton batiste. A-line; knee-length. Peter Pan collar and short gathered set-in sleeves which gather into a narrow cuff. The center front of the neckline is accented with a peach silk ribbon bow. The main body of the dress, front and back, gather slightly into the neckline. The collar and front of the dress are decorated with an embroidered grid of orange and green lines highlighted with floral clusters worked in pink, blue, yellow and lavender with green leaves. Bound center back closure secured at the neck with a single snap. Hem has been released. Has label inside: "Hand Finished / Size 3"
Coat
Coat of red wool with metallic gold motifs forming an almost-plaid design. Between knee- and street-length. Center front opening with no closures. Bracelet-length sleeves with pleated sections at front of each shoulder. Fully lined in red silk. Combined designer/retailer label at inside back collar: "Hattie Carnegie / Inc / Original / Made for / Neusteter's / Denver"
Crochet hat
Crochet hat of gray yarn. Crown is trimmed with popcorn stitch decoration and yarn is supplemented with silver metallic thread. Edge of brim is also supplemented with silver metallic thread. Unlined.
Day dress
A) Dress of navy blue knit crepe. Wide round 4 1/2 inch white faille collar with big blue taffeta bow at center front. Calf length; half sleeves. Horizontal release pleat detail at back hips. Center back zipper closure; unlined. Designer label: Howard Greer / Beverly Hills B) Belt of self-covered crepe with rectangular buckle. Backed in black leather.
Dress
(a) Dress of black and red rayon in painterly abstract print. Mid-calf length; long sleeves with turned up cuff. Notched collar. Center front closure on bodice of self-covered buttons with bound buttonholes. Waistline with faux sarong wrap at waist. Left side zipper. Unlined; shoulder pads. (b) Scarf of self.
Envelope for Butterick Pattern #3769
Butterick pattern 3769 to make an evening dress with optional peplum, cap set-in sleeves, v-neckline, and cummerbund, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Evening cape
Evening cape of red velvet with tiers of self ruffles from top to bottom graduating larger toward bottom. Fully lined; hook and eye closure at center front neckline with red velvet tie. Full length. Retailer's label: "Neusteter's / Denver"
Evening ensemble
Evening ensemble of brown taffeta. A) Evening dress of brown taffeta. Bodice has thin straps, is pleated and shirred. Six-gore skirt is bias cut; floor length. Left side zipper closure. B) Jacket of brown taffeta embellished all over with multi-colored sequins in floral design;. Stand-up collar. Zipper in placket ac center front. Puffed sleeves.
Evening ensemble
Evening ensemble. A) Short, fitted jacket of aqua wool crepe embroidered with gold metallic soutache braid along center front and rounded neckline. Long, darted gibson sleeves. Center front zipper closure. Unlined; shoulders supported with aqua fabric. Tag at center back neckline: "An original design / Registered / By a member of / Fashion Originators Guild / 2570" B) Evening dress of aqua rayon chiffon. Full length. Sweetheart neckline with triple spaghetti straps. Shirred bodice with scalloped hem. Two triangular gores at hemline to form circular skirt. Zipper closure at left side. Under layer of aqua synthetic satin.
Evening Sandals
Pair of green satin open-toed sandals with gold ribbon trim on the vamp. Designed in a modified slingback style, with an ankle strap that secures with a rounded jeweled buckle. The medium modified continental heel is covered in the same satin. Retailer's label stamped in each: "Neiman Marcus Co; Dallas" Written inside each: "5 1/2 M / 12539 / 8715-R9"
Fur Cape
Cape of mixed brown sable(?) fur.
Girl's dress
Child's day dress of sheer yellow cotton. Collarless, rounded neckline is trimmed in yellow lace 3/4 of way around neckline. Embroidery of pink, yellow, and green thread around neckline and back opening. Armholes also have yellow lace and same embroidery as neckline. Embroidery work down center front of blue, pink, fuchsia, and gold French knot embroidered flowers with green stems and daisy stitched leaves. Three tucks under each armhole. Snap at back opening. Hem has been released.
Girl's pinafore
Girl's pinafore of white batiste cotton with lace and pink floral embroidered accents. Shoulder straps and bodice trimmed in lace with fagoting. Scalloped hem is trimmed in lace with circular white embroidery with tatted openwork matching tops of shoulder straps. Two applied leaf designed alençon lace on front of skirt. Two snaps at center back.
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