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Fedora

Description: Hat of rich brown felt, styled as a fedora. Crown somewhat cylindrical, flattened at top, with slightly indented top square panel. At base of crown is 2" wide band of light brown/beige grosgrain ribbon, with trailing ends. Medium-width brim of same felt, turned up at back and sides, down slightly at front. Unlined, but with inner reddish brown grosgrain ribbon hatband, and attached black elastic cord to help secure hat to wearer's head. Designer's label at inner hatband: "Hatnegie Hats Inc… more
Date: 1945
Creator: Hatnegie Hats Inc.

Picture Hat

Description: Picture hat of light tan straw. The cylindrical crown is flattened at top, with a sunken center. Crown is encircled by a wide band of olive green velvet ribbon, lighter on one side, that is formed into a multi-lobed bow at back with trailing ribbons. Wide flat brim turns down near edge. Unlined, with inner off-white grosgrain ribbon inner hatband, and elastic cord to help secure hat to wearer's head.
Date: 1945/1949

Garrison Cap

Description: Hat of black and brown suede. Brim-less. Style resembles a garrison cap. Lined in black fabric with black grosgrain ribbon inner headband. Elastic band for securing hat to wearer's head. Designer's label: "Evelyn Varon / Model" Union label at left of designer's label.
Date: 1945/1949
Creator: Varon, Evelyn

Hat

Description: Hat of colored knitted yarn. Tall, conical crown with flattened top. Crown has horizontal bands of knitting in browns, blues, and beige, alternating with bands of "puffed" yarn areas of blue, pink, beige, and brown. No brim. Unlined, but with inner brown grosgrain ribbon hatband. Designer's label sewn to inner hatband: "John Frederics Inc / New York" and "Made in America".
Date: 1945/1948
Creator: John, John P. & Fredericks, Fred

Bow tie and cummerbund

Description: a) Cummerbund of black silk satin that reaches to 4 1/2" in width and has gold/brass clamp for closure device. Retailer's label: "Neiman Marcus" b) Bow tie of black silk satin that reaches to 2 3/4" in width and a has black metal hook closure. Retailer's label: "Neiman Marcus".
Date: 1945/1975

[Fashion Design]

Description: Original fashion design by Lilli Wolff. Possibly for a costume, of a female figure with gold-accented dress and flowing pink belt/sash represented on sketch by an applied cut-out piece of paper. Drawing is overlaid with black mesh, and mounted on larger board. Believed to have been done between 1945 and 1960.
Date: 1945/1960
Creator: Wolff, Lilli

Alligator handbag

Description: Triangular handbag of black alligator with oval ring-type closure of metallic gold. Looped handle passes through ring from the back. Initialed decorative medallion of metallic gold at center front. Lined in black leather with two slip pockets piped in gold. Includes attached change purse of black leather with zipper closure; measures 3 1/2" x 5 1/2" Designer's stamp on inside reads: Koret / Made of Alligator Measurements: Width: 8" Height: 8 1/2" without handle Height: 16" with handle Depth: 3… more
Date: 1945/1955
Creator: Koret, Inc.

Hat

Description: Hat of tan straw. The low, domed crown is of a basket-weave of straw with inter-woven plaits of straw, giving scallop or scale textures. Around the base of the crown, running along the sides and front, are clusters of artificial grapes and leaves. The narrow straw brim "waves" around the crown, undulating up and down. Unlined, with tan grosgrain ribbon inner hatband. Retailer's label inside: "Neiman-Marcus / Dallas"
Date: 1945

Fur coat

Description: Coat of leopard fur. Hip-length, long sleeves. Trimmed in black leather. Two front pockets. Center front closure of six black leather covered buttons with additional hook and loops. Notched collar. Fully lined in black satin with name embroidered on right side: "Anne Steakley". Retailer's label at center back inside neckline: "Neiman-Marcus"
Date: 1945/1970

Lace robe

Description: Robe of light brown nylon and light brown machine-made lace of netting and leaf motifs, wrap-style, shawl collar, belt of self at natural waist, calf length, long kimono sleeves, unlined. Label: Neiman Marcus
Date: 1945/1949

Lucite purse

Description: Purse in "box" form of brass and pearlescent Lucite and vinyl. Rectangular body formed of vertical bands of brass through which is woven a wide strip of pearlescent vinyl. Base of purse formed of a slab of pearlescent Lucite set on four bun feet. Hinged lid of matching slab, rounded edges. Clasp/hasp at front formed from pearlescent vinyl, with brass fitting and openwork brass "tongue". Clear contour Lucite handle with brass tips and fittings. Maker's label stamped inside in pink: Dorset Rex / … more
Date: 1945/1955
Creator: Dorset-Rex

Robe

Description: Robe of pale pink or peach satin, v-neckline created with surplice bodice with center front closure of row of self-covered buttons at wide insert or cummerbund at the natural waist, long set-in sleeves with slight blouson effect, wide cuffs with self-covered buttons, full length, unlined.
Date: 1945/1949

Calotte Hat

Description: Calotte of black straw cloth. White fabric rosebuds and daisies with green leaves form headband as trim over small brim in front. Edge of hat trimmed in black velvet. Black veil gathers to velvet ribbons on ends to form tie for securing hat to head.
Date: 1945/1949

Hat

Description: Modified pamela or madeline hat of black velvet. Low, flat crown with roll at black grosgrain ribbon as hatband. Wide, upturned brim with rolled edges. Lined in black fabric with black grosgrain inside hatband. Designer's label on inside hatband: "Sharon / Originals"
Date: 1945/1949
Creator: Sharon Originals
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Envelope for Simplicity Pattern #1469

Description: Simplicity pattern 1469 to make a one-piece daytime or evening dress with sweetheart neckline, flared peplum, and short or long skirt, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1945
Creator: Simplicity Pattern Company
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Envelope for McCall's Pattern #1192

Description: McCall's pattern 1192 to make a blouse with extended shoulders, back neckline closure, and suggested sequin or embroidery trim throughout, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1945
Creator: McCall's Pattern Company
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Envelope for Advance Pattern #4077

Description: Advance pattern 4077 to make a dress with darted skirt, extended shoulders, long or short set-in sleeves, and various necklines, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1945/1948
Creator: Advance Pattern Company
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Envelope for Vogue Pattern #6337

Description: Vogue pattern 6337 to make a blouse with front button closure with ruffle trim and set-in sleeves of varying lengths, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1945
Creator: Vogue Pattern
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Envelope for McCall's Pattern #6250

Description: McCall's pattern 6250 to make a dress with front button opening, convertible collar, gathered skirt, and natural waistline, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1945/1946
Creator: McCall's Pattern Company
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