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John G. Diefenbaker Building
This detail shows the juxtaposition of one of the pyramidal glass shapes that emerges from the stone columns.
John G. Diefenbaker Building
The view is a detail of an entrance with a large glass and steel pyramidal structure butting through the columns that form a foyer.
John G. Diefenbaker Building
The view is of an entrance with a paved patio, raised planting beds and a large grassy lawn. In the distance can be seen the pyramidal shapes and a portion of the tower scaffolding.
John G. Diefenbaker Building
A close detail of the facade with its three-story columns is visible.
John G. Diefenbaker Building
This view of the building complex includes a structural log-cabin style fortress in a small area next to the building. The fort is constructed of hewn logs with a fence along the top of which are sculpted fish-like forms.
John G. Diefenbaker Building
The view is parallel to the facade and shows a close detail with each floor visible through the glass walls.
John G. Diefenbaker Building
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John G. Diefenbaker Building
The view of the exterior shows two pyramidal shapes on the rooftops.
John G. Diefenbaker Building
The view from afar shows the facade of the main building as well as part of the tower scaffolding.
John G. Diefenbaker Building
The view is of the building street side and includes a large portion of two sides of the facade.
John G. Diefenbaker Building
The close detail view shows the concrete and glass juxtaposition as well as two pyramidal shapes on the rooftops.
Day dress
Daytime dress of red silk linen weave. Street length, daytime dress. Tubular cut dress, sleeveless. Wide attached cape collar that extends over upper shoulders and is edged in self fringe. Two pockets at front near waist, which connect inside garment. Unlined. Retailer's label sewn inside skirt at side seam: "Neiman-Marcus". Original N-M Collection label sewn inside skirt near hem.
Maifest dress
Maifest ballgown of lemon yellow organza, polonaised. Fitted princess-line bodice with narrow shoulder straps and shaped neckline. Decorative shoulder straps of gathered mustard green and moss green velvet ribbon. Floral accent over the left breast consisting of a pink rose and blue cornflower with lemon yellow velvet and organza leaves. The velvet shoulder straps extend to the overskirt. As they cross the bodice they follow the princess seams and are encased in ruched lemon yellow organza. These casings run from the top of the bustline to waistlevel. Centerback zipper closure from midback to hiplevel. The princess-line bodice extends to a dropped yoke. Hiplevel seam with a full, gathered and swagged polonaise overskirt of lemon yellow organza. The velvet shoulder straps carry down through the overskirt running through wide ruched casings at the apex of the swags. They emerge at the hem of the overskirt as large looped bows with tails. The casing areas are accented with floral clusters of pink roses, yellow organza roses, violets and lavender cornflowers with yellow velvet leaves. Full, yellow organza, double underskirt with dropped yoke and wide gathered flounce. Yellow taffeta petticoat. Fully lined in yellow taffeta. Label located inside right center back, beside the zipper. The gown is designed to be worn over hoops.
Day dress
Day dress of gray silk douppoini. Straight silhouette that falls loose in back. Elbow length set-in sleeves. Jewel neckline with placket that runs around neckline and down center front opening with 4 self covered buttons and bound buttonholes supplemented with a snap at the neckline. Street length. Back lined in gray silk. b) Slide belt of white crushed leather with oval buckle covered in self. Belt fits into slits at side seams of dress so that back hangs loose and is belted across front.
Floral ensemble
Day dress of rose floral print silk shantung with dropped waist and gathered skirt. Cherry printed trim at neckline, sleeves, and dropped waistline. Cherry trim at dropped waist ties in bow. Bateau neckline. Short kimono style sleeves in yolk. Center back buttoned closure with five self fabric covered round buttons. Dropped skirt lined in cream silk. Size 12. Combined retailer and designer label: "Neiman-Marcus Dallas / Traina Norell".
[Aegina]
Photograph of the Temple of Aphaia on the greek island of Aegina. In the foreground, four stone columns are visible; trees and the sea are visible in the background. The temple was built in 490 BCE.
[Archway]
Photograph of Olympia, Greece. In the foreground, a stone archway and stone wall are visible; a large tree grows from the hillside on the left side of the foreground.
Ascot
Ascot/scarf of blue-grey satin with same fabric lining. Narrow at the center and wide at each end. Double faced at each end scalloped in swirl design of sold satin inserts of gold and grey. Measurements: 33" long; 4 1/4" wide at center (narrowest point); 8 1/8" wide at widest point (ends)
Ballgown
Design for ballgown. Color sketch of full length gown with floral accents at right side off-the-shoulder neckline and down left side of bodice and hips. Shirred bodice and asymmetrical hips. Full, gathered A-line skirt. Female figure accented with choker at neck.
[Bargello]
Photograph of the Bargello Palace in Florence, Italy. The photograph was taken in an inner courtyard of the palace. An arched colonnade is visible in the foreground; statues on pedestals are visible under the archways.
[Bargello]
Photograph of the inner courtyard of the Bargello Palace in Florence, Italy. The photograph was taken from a high point looking down into the courtyard. Two floors of archways and a stairway are visible in the foreground.
[Bargello Courtyard]
Photograph of the inner courtyard of the Bargello Palace in Florence, Italy. Two columns in shadow frame the image on either side. Archways and a stairway are visible in the background.
[Basilica of Santa Maria Novella]
Photograph of the Basilica of Santa Maria Novella in Florence, Italy. Three tall trees in a garden are visible in the foreground; an arched colonnade is visible behind the trees. A bell tower is visible in the background.
Brocade ensemble
Indian influenced ensemble with coat, dress and belt of gold satin brocade with embroidered horses, soldiers and trees in metallic thread.
The Burghers of Calais study: Andrieu d'André
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The Burghers of Calais study: Eustache de Saint-Pierre
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The Burghers of Calais study: Jean d'Aire
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The Burghers of Calais study: Jean de Fienne
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The Burghers of Calais study: Pierre de Wiessant
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C & O
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Cadeau (Gift)
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Cape
Cape of pink mohair. Street length, with rolled collar and notched lapels. Center front opening with no closure. Two inner patch pockets. Unlined. Designer's label at inside left shoulder seam: "Balenciaga / 10, Avenue George V. Paris"
Cape
Day cape of brown fuzzy wool. Single button closure at collar with circular brown plastic button. No arm slits. Lined in dark olive silk with two patch pockets of same silk at left and right interior. Designer's label: "Balenciaga / 10, Avenue George V. Paris"
Cape Dress
Dress of heavy beige wool tweed in the form of a modified cape. A) Dress inspired by Norell's capes. Mid-length, with rounded, jewel neckline. Slit openings for arms. Two large patch pockets at front. Center back closure with 5 large circular self-covered buttons, bound buttonholes, and two hidden snaps at collar. Opening stops 14" from lower hem. Lined with beige silk crepe. B) Slip of beige silk crepe. Mid-length. Wide shoulder straps with square neckline. Center back zipper closure with hook & eye. Combined designer's/retailer's label sewn inside at back near hem, above split: "Neiman-Marcus Dallas / Traina-Norell".
Child's dress
Child's dress of white lightweight cotton organdy. Knee length; short puffed sleeves with ruffled lace edging. High round neck with ruffled lace edging. Skirt gathers at natural waist; belt of red velvet across front has large one inch buttons at either end that button onto white organdy belt pieces that tie in the back. Center back buttons down to waist with four buttons. Full skirt has four inch wide hem with built in organdy crinoline. Apron attached at waistline in front has ruffled lace trim and lace ribbon sewn across the middle; below this lace the bottom of apron has embroidered flowers (white daisies with yellow centers, red flowers with yellow centers, blue flowers, multiple shades of green leaves and stems). Matching embroidery on bodice from waist to yoke; yoke seam is covered by lace ribbon. Combined designer/retailer label at back neckline: "Made Expressly for / Neiman-Marcus / by Helen Lee"
[Cistern]
Photograph of a cistern on the island of Delos, Greece. The ruins of a cistern are visible in the foreground. In the background, a small sliver of the sea, more ruins, and sky are visible.
[Cloisters of Santa Croce]
Photograph of the Cloisters of Santa Croce in Florence, Italy. Two columns of an archway are visible in the foreground; in the background, an arched colonnade surrounds a small garden.
Coat
Cocktail coat of pink silk gazar. Knee-length with bracelet-length sleeves with under-arm gussets and stand-away collar. Center front opening with 3 circular pink plastic buttons with bound buttonholes. Two front welt pockets. Lined in pink silk. Designer's label at center back neckline: "Balenciaga / 10, Avenue George V. Paris" Stamped style number behind designer's label: "105669" Main body of coat cut from few pieces of fabric. Center back seam, where bias-cut panels meet, and back panels gather into collar. Front cut "straight grain".
Coat
Coat of leopard(?) and mink. Below-knee length coat of leopard fur, with long sleeves. The shawl collar, center front opening, lower hem, and cuffs of the sleeves are edged with black mink. Two slit pockets at front hips. Fully lined in dark cream silk(?) brocade with gold pattern similar to an Indian sari. Embroidered monogram at inside right: "MER". Designer's label at inside back collar: "Ben Kahn"
Coat ensemble
A) Coat of black douppioni silk. Below knee length; bracelet length dolman sleeves. Squared neckline with center front opening of three large, circular black buttons and bound buttonholes. Opening is faced with brown fabric in Egyptian motif matching dress. Lined in black silk. Designer's label at center back neckline: Irene Retailer's label at right side opening: Jean-Lee / Ardmore B) Dress of brown print silk in Egyptian motif. Below knee length; elbow length dolman sleeves. Squared neckline. Lightly gathers at natural waistline. Center front hidden zipper closure supplemented with snap at neckline and two hook & eyes. Belt loops at sides (belt missing). Built in slip of black silk crepe. Designer's label at center back seam below waist: Irene
Cocktail Dress
Cocktail dress with black, cotton knit bodice and full, chocolate brown silk faille skirt. Bodice has long sleeves with zippered wrists. Center back zipper closure with hook & eye. Stand up, mandarin collar. Bodice forms V at center front, gathered waist. Lined in black organdy with built in petticoats of black tulle. Six inch wide black grosgrain petersham at inner waist with 5 large hook & eyes. Combined designer/retailer label on inside seam of skirt towards hem: "Norman Norell for Neiman-Marcus"
Cocktail dress
Evening/cocktail dress of black and white satin. Long torso fitted top. Sleeveless, with wide boat neck of black satin. Zipper down the back. Full harem skirt of black, white, and grey striped and dotted silk with one large black satin bow at hip line and another bow of same at the hem of the short, "balloon" style skirt. Designer's label at left inside seam: "Boutique / Christian Dior / Paris" and "Made in France".
Cocktail dress
Cocktail dress of pale yellow silk chiffon with orange and yellow rose print and attached flowers. Sleeveless; 3/4 length. Fitted bodice has outer layer of chiffon with front rounded neckline and is cut to low V in back with cascade of silk and chiffon flowers at right shoulder and down right side of back. Skirt is full with three layers of chiffon; top layer of same print with next under layer of cream and bottom layer of yellow. Gold crepe underskirt; ivory grosgrain petersham with hook & eye closure. Designer's label at left side seam of bodice: "Galanos" Retailer's label at right side seam of bodice: "Neiman-Marcus"
Cocktail dress
Cocktail dress of cream silk chiffon with wide scoop neckline. Bodice of ivory taffeta is covered in matching chiffon. Cap sleeves with underarm gussets. Layered chiffon skirt is gathered at waistline to create a full silhouette; mid-length. Attached cummerbund style belt of matching draped chiffon has tie which wraps and folds at front with two wide, fringed ends. Center back double breasted button closure on bodice with bound buttonholes; zipper closure on skirt. Designer's label: "Galanos" Retailer's label: "Neiman-Marcus"
Cocktail dress
Cocktail dress of black silk brocade with a wide portrait collar and plunging V'ed back neckline; short kimono sleeves cut with wedge shaped gussets; centerback opening secured with five tailored buttonholes and five covered shank buttons supplemented with two hook&eyes at the point of the back neckline; hook&eyes are disguised with a drooping looped bow; horizontal empire seam at bust level with draped fullness over the bust; semi-full, bell shaped, knee-length skirt with deep, turned, bound hem; skirt is darted through the waist, boned inner bodice/bustier of matching black silk brocade; centerback zipper closure with a black silk faille placket secured at the top and bottom with hook&eyes; inner bodice is lined in black silk crepe chiffon; black grosgrain waist stay secured with a single hook&eye; attached, gored, knee-length, black horsehair petticoat with black silk lining. Label located inside right sideseam of bodice lining.
Cocktail dress
Cocktail dress of black silk taffeta with black trim. Low V-neck front and back, elbow length sleeves. Extremely narrow foundation skirt in "Hobble Skirt" style, with pleated overskirt caught up underneath. The front is decorated with cord decoration, the back is plain. No label found, attrib from Donor's description.
[Cortile]
Photograph of the cortile of the Palazzo Strozzi in Florence, Italy. The foreground of the image is hidden in shadow. The corner arches of the cortile and succeeding floors of the palazzo are visible in the background.
Couple at Maifest celebration in Brenham, Texas
Black and white photograph of two young adults, on the right a teenager - Harriet Williams - wearing a pageant dress created by Lilli Wolff and Mati Driessen, and on the left a young man wearing a white jacket and black pants.
Couples on float at Maifest celebration in Brenham, Texas
Photograph of three couples riding a white and gold parade float with a throne at the back. The couples are dressed in festival or pageant attire to celebrate the Brenham Maifest, with the young women in voluminous gowns in pink and yellow and the young men in white jackets with black bow ties and slacks. The woman at the far right, Harriet Williams, wears a yellow dress created by Lilli Wolff and Mati Driessen. In the background is a crowd of parade watchers.
Couples on float at Maifest celebration in Brenham, Texas
Photograph taken from an aerial perspective showing three sets of young people riding on a rectangular float with bunting and a throne at the back. The six figures are dressed in pageant or festival attire celebrating the Brenham Maifest, the young women in voluminous debutante dresses and the young men in white jackets with black bow ties and black slacks. The young woman at the back left in the float is Harriet Williams, who is wearing a dress by Lilli Wolff and Mati Driessen. At the side of the float is a row of parade watches sitting on the ground.
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