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Hat

Description: Hat of dark beige and cream felt. Designed as a modified Breton hat, the low, domed crown of dark beige felt is encircled by a cream velvet tube through which are strung four large dark beige braided flower-head forms. The circular brim is turned up, forming a "wall" around the crown. The brim is overlaid with a narrow band of black lace net veiling, with scattered "fuzzies" on some of the intersections. The underside of the brim is lined in cream velvet. The crown is unlined, and there is … more
Date: 1949

Hat

Description: Hat of navy felt. The low, domed crown is encircled at the base by a "rope" of cream velvet which forms a twisting form at front left. The rope has scattered white bugle beads throughout. The small brim is curved downwards, and is wider at front and sides than at back. The underside of the brim is lined in cream velvet, and the crown is unlined. The hat has an inner black grosgrain ribbon hatband. Label: "Made to order hat / Bergdorf / Goodman / Fifth Ave. at 58th St."
Date: 1949

Hatlet

Description: 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 … more
Date: 1949/1959
Creator: Mye, Edna

Knit ensemble

Description: Black knit ensemble with cotton pique accents. Consists of: A) Jacket (top) with white cuffs and collar; six covered buttons down front; two front pockets Designer's label at inside back collar: "Henry / A La / Pensee" B) Matching calf-length black skirt with looped trim at top.
Date: 1949
Creator: Pensee, Henry a la

Lace dress

Description: Dress of brown silk overlaid with black lace. Brown layer is sleeveless/strapless. Lace layer with short sleeves. Center back zipper. Designer's label at inside back lower zipper: "Nathan-Strong" Retailer's label at inside side seam near hem: "Bonwit Teller"
Date: 1949
Creator: Nathan-Strong

D'Orsay Pumps

Description: Pair of brown suede D'Orsay Pumps. The shoes have brown suede rounded toe box and heel area, but are open at sides to the sole. Small inverted V cut at front creating "peep-toe" effect. On top of vamp is sewn on brown suede "tie" forming the effect of a bow. Brown suede ankle strap. Thick 3 1/2" high spike heel covered in brown suede. Marked inside heel of both shoes: "17061-1 / 6 S / 11310X"; Stamped on sole of both shoes: "Pandora / Footwear" The D'Orsay Pumps style of shoes is named af… more
Date: 1949
Creator: Pandora Footwear

Pink evening dress

Description: Evening dress of pink nylon marquisette and lace. Full-length, sleeveless, with wide, rounded neckline and bertha collar of layered tiers of marquisette and pink lace. V-shaped extension of bodice at waistline, skirt gathers into the waistline. Skirt with outer layer of pink net marquisette with applied flounce of pink lace starting above knee at front, and dipping to sides and back. Under-layer of pink nylon with internal flexible hoop 9 1/2" above hem. Center back zipper opening. No labels i… more
Date: 1949

Shoes

Description: Pair of brown suede D'Orsay Pumps. The shoes have brown suede rounded toe box and heel area, but are open at sides to the sole. Small inverted V cut at front creating "peep-toe" effect. On top of vamp is sewn on brown suede "tie" forming the effect of a bow. Brown suede ankle strap. 3 1/2" thick spike heel covered in brown suede. Marked inside heel of both shoes: "17061-1 / 6 S / 11310X"; Stamped on sole of both shoes: "Pandora / Footwear" Measurements: Size 6S; 22 cm. long; 7.4 cm. at widest… more
Date: 1949
Creator: Pandora

Skirt suit

Description: 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 st… more
Date: 1949
Creator: Adrian, 1903-1959 & Stout, Pola

Straw calotte

Description: Calotte style hat of tan milan staw with small rolled brim around three sides. Trimmed with two tan pom pom clip-on style earrings with gold bases; one pom pom under brim, one above. Light brown veil; hatpin with straw head. Headband of tan grosgrain ribbon; unlined. Retailer's label: Made to Order Hat / Bergdorf / Goodman / Fifth Avenue at 58th St.
Date: 1949

Suit - Jacket and Skirt

Description: Suit of taupe wool consisting of: A) Jacket. Single breasted with closure of two large, plastic, textured taupe colored buttons and bound buttonholes. Notched collar and long, set-in sleeves. Two pleated plackets at sides of waistline with bound openings create loops for belt. Lined in matching silk jacquard of "Christian Dior" pattern. Designer's label at inside left opening: "Christian Dior-New York, Inc." Evidence of removed label at center back neckline. B) Skirt. Slightly A-lined with le… more
Date: 1949
Creator: Dior, Christian

Wool suit

Description: Suit of golden brown wool. AA Jacket of golden brown wool. CF opening with two buttons low near hem; 3/4 sleeves; fully lined in green crepe. B) Skirt of same; mid-length; partly lined in green crepe; with front box pleat; side zipper. Two labels in jacket. Retailer label: "Bergdorf / Goodman / On the Plaza / New York", behind which is stitched a second label with hand-written notes on buyer, date, and style: "Mrs Rose L Lloyd, 6-1-49, 94329" Single label in skirt, same style of label as … more
Date: 1949

Bathing ensemble

Description: 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.
Date: Summer 1948
Creator: Leser, Tina

Beach ensemble

Description: 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.
Date: Spring 1948
Creator: Leser, Tina

Beret

Description: Beret of black wool felt. Lined in violet sating with leather inner headband. Stamped in gold on inside crown: "Kangol / de Luxe / An Anglobasque Product / Made in Cumberland England / 100% Pure Wool"
Date: 1948
Creator: Kangol

Beret

Description: Beret of off-white wool. Lined in striped green satin. Stamped in gold on inside crown: " Anglobasque / de Luxe / Made in / Cumberland - England / 100% Pure Wool"
Date: 1948
Creator: Kangol

Bonnet

Description: Poke bonnet of red Milan straw with navy/dark purple velvet fluting. Two hatpins with round, red chenille heads. Designer's label sewn to inner hatband: "Made in England / Model / Otto Lucas / London W1" Retailer's label sewn to designer's label: "Neiman-Marcus / Dallas"
Date: 1948
Creator: Lucas, Otto

Calotte Hat

Description: Calotte style hat of deep rose colored velvet. Double upturned brim with one velvet flower on left front. One large hatpin with head of large and small pearls separated by a band of rhinestones. Coordinating front veil. Lined in gold metallic fabric with red grosgrain ribbon inner headband. Elastic band for securing hat to wearer's head. Label on inside crown: "Irene / of New York"
Date: 1948
Creator: Irene of New York

Calotte Hat

Description: Calotte style hat in muted pink velvet. Crown has narrow 1" down-turned brim, trimmed with velvet flowers and pink ostrich feathers. Netting of same color as trim. One large, clear rhinestone on side of hat. Elastic band for securing hat to wearer's head.
Date: 1948
Creator: Mr. John
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