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Skirt Suit

Description: Two-piece gray faille moire wool and nylon suit. Jacket is long, with wide notched collar, is double breasted, has bound button holes, and buttons below waist. It has a sculptural double-breasted front panel, that maintains a vertical linear center front, rounded shape visually flanks stomach area. The skirt is straight; slightly below knee length.
Date: 1950
Creator: Balenciaga, Cristobal, 1895-1972

Ensemble

Description: Ensemble in black and oatmeal colored wool, consisting of: A) Jacket: Semi-fitted wool in abstracted herringbone weave with black and oatmeal yarns running double throughout; moderately rounded neckline with asymmetrical mandarin collar; full-length raglan sleeves with overarm seam and undersleeve; double breasted front opening with eight round, plastic, oatmeal colored buttons and four bound buttonholes supplemented by single hook & eye inside lap at waist; vertical welt pockets on front lineā€¦ more
Date: 1954
Creator: Balenciaga, Cristobal, 1895-1972

Day Dress

Description: A) Day dress of red/orange chiffon printed with design of square polka dots. Modified shirtwaist style with wrap around closure. Below knee length; short sleeves with 1" cuffs. B) Belt of black velvet. No labels in either item.
Date: 1951
Creator: Dior, Christian

Dress

Description: Cocktail dress of black silk faille peau de soie. Short sleeves. Vertical rouched gather down center back of skirt with bow of self at top and bottom of gather.
Date: 1956
Creator: Balenciaga, Cristobal, 1895-1972

Dress

Description: A) Dress of beige ribbed cotton blend (orig card states wool). Boat neckline. Short sleeves. Simulated front opening with two circular beige buttons. Patch pocket at lower right with simulated flap. Side zipper. Unlined. Retailer's label: "Neiman-Marcus". B) Belt. Wide gray soft leather belt. Single button closure. Fringed ends. Label on back: "Made in France".
Date: 1955
Creator: Balenciaga, Cristobal, 1895-1972

Dress

Description: Black knit dress of wool. All black ribbed top and accordion pleated skirt with alternating zig zag horizontal bands of black and ox-blood brown. Completely lined in brown chiffon. Three quarter sleeves, high rounded neck, narrow scalloped collar and cuffs of ox-blood. Belt missing. Size 12 Label: anny blatt / Paris / Made in France
Date: 1955
Creator: Blatt, Anny

Gloves

Description: Pair of gloves of cream/beige cotton; pull-on; bevelled edges; wrist length. Length: 21cm; Width: 10cm Designer Label: Christian Dior / Sea Island / 100% lavable [FR-EN: washable] Retailer Label: Neiman Marcus / 100% cotton / Made in France Size Label: 7.5
Date: 1950/1959
Creator: Christian Dior (Firm)

Hatlet

Description: Hatlet of burgundy fabric covered with artificial flowers. The hatlet is formed as an oval of stiffened burgundy fabric intended to be worn across the top of the head. The hatlet is almost entirely covered with artificial flowers of velvets, silk, and other fabrics. The flowers are primarily in pinks/purples/reds, with green stems and leaves. The hat is lined in black satin and edged with an inner hatband of black grosgrain ribbon. A small stitched mark on the ribbon indicates the front oā€¦ more
Date: 1955
Creator: DachƩ, Lilly, 1898-1989

Pillbox Hat

Description: Pillbox hat of cream satin entirely covered with beading and rhinestones. The low, circular crown is covered in a ground of silver/white sequins with scattered fuchsia and clear rhinestones and light blue beads. At top of crown is central rosette with central fuchsia stone surrounded by a ring of clear stones. Retailer's labels inside: "Neiman-Marcus / Made to order"; "Made in France for / Neiman-Marcus"
Date: 1955~

Calotte Hat

Description: Calotte hat of brown velvet. One hatpin with black, avocado shaped head. Brim and top center seam meet to form V-shaped opening. Designer's label on inside hat band: "Balenciaga Hats . Paris" Retailer's label beneath designer's label: "Neiman-Marcus / Salon"
Date: 1956
Creator: Balenciaga, Cristobal, 1895-1972

Dress

Description: Dress of black wool with leather trim. Standup collar trimmed in snaps. Front leather trimmed opening with 5 self-covered snaps. Detachable front skirt panel topped in black leather trim and secured with 5 self-covered snaps. Bracelet length sleeves trimmed with snaps at cuff. Back zipper. Fully lined in black satin. Handwritten label on inside back seam: "Pierre Balmain Fall 1955"
Date: Autumn 1955
Creator: Balmain, Pierre

Hat

Description: Hat of shiny beige/light brown straw. Formed somewhat as a turban, the strands (approximately 50) of straw are wrapped and swirled around stiff net base creating a high, somewhat conical crown with an effect like a turban or a high-piled swirl of blond hair. Completely covered with beige veiling. Dark muted orange satin binding (1/2 inch deep) around edge of crown. Designer's label sewn to inner edge: "Christian Dior / chapeaux / Paris~New York"
Date: 1950/1955
Creator: Dior, Christian

Leather gloves

Description: Pair of gloves of leather; light beige; wrist length. Designer Label: Daureine Reg. Made Expressly for Neiman-Marcus / Dallas / Washable Designer Label: Daureine Guibert Freres / "Haute Couture" Size Label: 6 1/2 / Demi Broad / French Cut
Date: 1950/1955
Creator: Daureine

Gloves

Description: Pair of gloves of beige cotton; small curved cut out on outer edge; curved stitches at wrist. Label 1 (Inside Left Glove): 7/Made in France/100% Cotton/Exclusive of Ornament Label 2 (Inside Right Glove): 7/Neiman Marcus
Date: 1950/1959

Pink gloves

Description: Pair of gloves of pink kid leather. Curved hem; wrist length (bracelet). Elastic gathered at wrist (palm side of glove). Retailer Label: Neiman-Marcus Size Stamp: 6 3/4 Designer Stamp: Lionel Le Grand Retailer Stamp: Neiman-Marcus Manufacturer Stamp: Made in France Length: 22cm; Width: 7.5cm
Date: 1950/1959
Creator: Lionel Le Grand

Gloves

Description: Pair of gloves of beige cotton; elastic at wrist; bow at wrist back; wrist length. Length: 19.5cm; Width: 8.5 cm Retailer Label: Neiman-Marcus / 100% cotton / Made in France Care Label: 100% lavable [FR-EN: washable] Size Label: 7
Date: 1950/1959

Gloves

Description: Pair of gloves of kidskin; white; wrist; left hand has beaded bow at pinky. Manufacturer Label: Made in ... (Label is faded, and location is not legible) Retailer Label: Neiman Marcus (Label is faded, and material and size are not legible) Attached label states gloves made in France. Length: 22cm;Width: 8.5cm
Date: 1950/1959

Gloves

Description: Pair of gloves of cotton; plain; white; pull-on; above wrist length; left and right sides of wrist are bevelled. Retailer Label: Neiman Marcus / 100% Cotton / Made in France Designer Label: Christian Dior / Sea Island / 100% lavable [Fr - En: 100% washable] Size Label: 7 1/2 Length: 24cm; Width: 12cm
Date: 1950/1959
Creator: Christian Dior (Firm)

Gloves

Description: Pair of gloves of tan suede. The wrist-length gloves are plain, with hand-stitching. Size/Designer Label stamped inside: "7 / Made in France / by / Roger Fare" Retailer Label: "Neiman-Marcus / Made in France" Length: 21.5cm; Width: 10cm
Date: 1950/1959
Creator: Fare, Roger

Evening dress

Description: Light pink silk faille ballgown. Pink & green embroidery flowers. Low cut back & neck. Embroidery flowers starts from left back neck to right side of dress. Draping drapes from right shoulder to front of neck. Sleeveless, but has slight sleeve effect. Rhinestones in center of roses. Beads & sequins surrounding and on green stems and leaves. Right side has 2" to 3" folded upward pleat about 7" to 8" apart. Pink train coming from bodice back.
Date: Spring 1954
Creator: Dior, Christian
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