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Evening dress
Evening dress of dark red floral lace and silk satin; full length; 5 shoulder straps; lace collar piece drapes over neckline and shoulders.
Evening dress
A) Dress of indigo blue lace with silver metallic threads woven throughout. The full-length dress has a shallow V-neck in front, and a low V-neck in back with turned back, pointed "collar". The long sleeves each have a series of 4 tiny snaps from wrist upwards along arm. There is a deep ruffle or flounce of the same material at the waist, simulating a peplum. The long skirt is slightly scalloped at the hem, and is longer in back forming a slight train. B) small matching belt
Summer cape
Summer cape of white cotton pique. Shawl collar extends to hem. Two white silk frogs at neckline for front closure. About waist length. Unlined; padded shoulders.
Evening dress
Evening dress of dark yellow/gold chiffon with vertical lines of cut beads and crystal rhinestones at upper bodice and sleeves. V-shaped neckline; elbow length sleeves. Full length with inserted waist styled straight at waist and V-shaped at bottom. Left side zipper closure. Belt loops at sides; belt missing.
Ensemble - Cape, Blouse, and Skirt
Three-piece ensemble of navy blue wool tweed with white silk threads. A) Cape. Falls below hips. Constructed with applied bands or plackets of self giving the appearance of pleats. No collar; rounded neckline with modified suspender self bands at neck that extend down to waist and secure to the pair of buttons on the waistband of the skirt. Padded shoulders. Lined in white satin. Remains of label, mostly illegible, in pieces, covered with crepeline. "65-67 Champ ........ Paris" B) Blouse of white satin. Collarless with piped, rounded, high neckline and string tie at front (decorative). Long, set-in sleeves gathered into cuffs with single button and tailored buttonhole at each cuff. Front with wide center and two narrow vertical pin-tucks. Center back closure with 7 circular shell/mother-of-pearl buttons and tailored buttonholes. No labels in shirt. C) Skirt. Street-length, A-line with 1-1/2 inch waistband. Two pairs of circular dark blue buttons on waistband for securing "suspenders". Left side zipper with four sets of hook-and-eyes (one missing). Simulated pleats, sewn down, with vertical strips of same fabric sewn to skirt giving illusion of further pleating. Unlined. Label on waistband to left of zipper: "Made In France"
Chauffer's Uniform Greatcoat
Man's chauffeur's uniform greatcoat of black wool with black astrakhan (3 day old lamb) fur collar. The full-length overcoat is double-breasted, with long sleeves and a flap pocket at each hip. Torso lined in heavy brown muton. Maker's label inside pocket, part printed, part filled in by hand: "Lexington / National Tailoring Co., Inc / Better quality uniforms / 851 Lexington Ave., N.Y. / Name: John Forsythe / Date: 10/31/34 No.: 9622" NRA "Blue Eagle" label inside pocket Stamped on inner side of lining: "Taskinlamb"
Skimmer
Skimmer hat of straw and silk. The skimmer, or boater style hat has a low woven straw crown with flat top. Around the crown is a matching woven straw ribbon edged in brown silk, with a bow at back. The wide, flat brim is of woven straw, covered with brown silk matching the trimming of the band on the crown. The silk covering is quilted in a pattern of concentric bands with running wavy lines. The crown and underside of the brim are unlined, with a black grosgrain ribbon inner hatband at base of crown. Extending from the inner hatband are two panels of brown silk, forming a chin-strap with black cord knot fastener. A small "F" is stitched to inner hatband to indicate the front of the hat. Maker's label sewn to inner hatband: "Paris / Maynor Hats / New York".
Silk dress
Dress of gold metallic silk. Sleeveless; full-length; the hem curves up gently in front; slim silhouette; high neckline in front which drops to the waist in back; a red velvet sash starts at the back shoulder and drops to the waist where it forms a bow and hangs down to the hem.
Silk dress
Square and floral printed green silk daytime dress; short-sleeved; triangle cutouts on collar
Evening dress
Evening dress of pink pearl-tone heavy silk crepe; draped; left side has a narrow shoulder strap; right side has the drape rolled and stitched onto the shoulder strap; full-length; the drape wraps around the hips of the dress and snaps onto the dress at the waistline; snaps closing the dress are hidden under drape; the right side of the hem flows up into the roll on the right shoulder. Label on front side seam: A Registered Original Design with Fashion Originators Guild Label above snaps: 370NM371/ muted pink full-length evening gown/ Neiman-Marcus/ Designer: unknown.
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.
Cotton jumper
Jumper of knitted tan cotton yarn. Scoop neck. Empire elastic waist; Ribbon belt woven through waist line. 2 1/2" straps that tie at shoulders. Below-knee length. No label
Ceremonial skirt
Ceremonial Skirt of ochre-orange cotton with purple stripes and metallic thread. One piece of fabric sew into a floor-length tube, with tripes running horizontally. Textile created on a backstrap loom, design motifs hand embroidered with couched metallic threads, with decorative band of densely-embroidered geometric motifs at the bottom hem.
Pants
Man's Pantalones (Pants). Handwoven back strap loomed in cotton. White with purple stripes about 1/2" wide. Hand embroidered cotton design motifs at lower leg. Hand-stitched construction.
Ski suit
..Ski suit of grey-blue gaberdine wool. a) Jacket. Single breasted with notched lapel; waist length; fitted. Closure of three silver buttons and bound buttonholes. Side welt pockets with flaps and closure of smaller matching silver button. Long sleeves with half band and non-functioning matching silver button; extra matching button on back of sleeve as trim (right sleeve button missing). Lined with white cotton in Delft blue inspired print. b) Pants. Wide legs with knitted cuffs. High waisted; belt loops on waistband and adjustable tabs with buckles below waistband at sides. Left side closure of three silver buttons and matching button on waistband tab; bound buttonholes. Diagonal side welt pockets with narrow flaps and closure of smaller matching silver button and bound buttonhole. Waistband backed in white cotton in Delft blue print matching lining of jacket.
Felt hat
Hat of black felt. The crown is designed as a shallow dome with front hatband of wide black velvet ribbon with a large bow. Wide circular brim turns up at back and is secured with two wide vertical bands of same black velvet ribbon. Unlined; headband of black grosgrain ribbon. Elastic band for securing hat to head.
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"
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.
Evening dress
Black rayon crepe and cutwork organdy evening dress; off-white color around shoulders; sleeveless
Dinner dress
Dinner dress. Black floral pattern lace over beige lining; long sleeves and floor-length; V-neck; center front ribbon accent (used as belt?)
Evening dress
Evening dress of cream silk chiffon printed in abstract leaf design of blues and rusts with gold lurex thread accents. Sleeveless. Full-length; flared skirt. Scoop-neckline with U-shaped yoke. Applied godets in skirt.
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.
Girl's dress
Girl's dress of off-white cotton canvas feed sack material with stemmed yellow rose print. Double Peter Pan style collar with scalloped ruffle trim. Gathered and pleated short sleeves with matching scalloped ruffle trim. Empire waist; knee length. Center back closure of three circular pearl buttons and barred buttonholes. Unlined.
Yachting ensemble
Yachting costume of blue and white cotton; three pieces: a) Jacket of blue cotton with white lining, no closure. b) Blouse of white cotton with asymmetrical red stripe from left shoulder to right hip, v-neck, star and stripe accents on red stripe. c) Culottes of blue cotton. Street length. Flapped opening is trimmed with three nonfunctioning brass buttons on each side of flap with closure of hook & eyes and snaps. Button pinned to tag of gold, stamped with braiding and anchor motif.
Blouse
Blouse of ivory silk chiffon with lace inserts radiating from rounded neckline. Mitered pin tucks between lace inserts. Short puffed sleeves with 1" cuffs. Center front closure with lace trimmed placket and self-covered buttons. String tie extends from piping around neckline. Pin tucks down center back shoulders.
Day dress
Dress of sheer peach organdy. Street-length, short standing collar with open square notch at front of throat. Short sleeves. Short center-front opening below collar notch, secured with 2 hidden snaps. Left-side under-arm opening with 2 further hidden snaps. Dress is ornamented with stitched detail. Vertical stitching and pintucks on bodice start below yoke and continue to waistline "belt" formed by more stitching. A-line skirt ornamented with further vertical stitching and pintucks running from "belt" to hem. Unlined. No labels.
Blouse
Beige silk chiffon blouse, mitered reverse box pleated. Tabs on the front placket.
Evening Dress
Evening dress of black pleated nylon/rayon.
Capelet
Caplet of ermine. A) Short cape/caplet of white ermine fur. No collar, with high neckline. Single armhole at right side, set low, allowing lower arm to come through. Left side with no armhole, but with extra fullness so caplet drapes over arm. Fastens at upper left with hook and loop. As designed, the strips of fur appear diagonal when worn, creating the image of the piece being cut on the bias. Lined in pale peach/cream silk. Designer's label at inside right: "Madeline Vionnet / depose" B) Large "puff" of ermine tails to ornament left shoulder. Loop on back to attaches to closure.
Dress
Dress of black crepe.
Cardigan
Cardigan of natural color cotton mesh/gauze embroidered in wool yarn design of red roses with green leaves. Elbow length sleeves. Collarless neckline; no closure; peplum.
Day dress
Evening gown of cream ribbed novelty weave crepe silk. Full length; bias cut. Short puffed sleeves with ruffles and a shallow V-neck.
Beaded Purse
Purse of pearlized seed beads with lower portion in chevron design gathered into upper yoke.
Fur Cape
Cape of mixed brown sable(?) fur.
Blouse
Overblouse of white cotton batiste with red polka dots trimmed in ruffle of white organdy with red thread hem. U-shaped neckline. Front bottoms extend to long ties at waist. Open sides
Necktie
Man's necktie by Beau Brummell in pale green and white weave print of fern leaves in brown and white. Unusual construction seams the tie down the back.
Necktie
Man's necktie of brown plaid wool with bands in yellow and navy highlighting. Label: "Hand loomed by Indians / Nicacio Ortega's / Weaving Shop / Chimayo, New Mexico / 100% Wool exc. of ornam."
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 McCall Pattern #513
Envelope for a McCall pattern to make baby doll clothes for Dy-Dee dolls; includes illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Envelope for Simplicity Pattern #2109
Simplicity pattern 2109 to make a one-piece dress with front pleat details, sleeve options, turnover collar, and mid-calf length, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
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.
Envelope for New York Pattern Company #967
New York Pattern Company pattern 967 to make a gored skirt with narrow waistband and blouse with front gathered closure and gathered short set-in sleeves, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Gloves
Pair of ladies' gloves. The "hands" are of pale brown with white fabric, possibly a silk/cotton blend. Seamed on inside, they have 3 darts on back of each hand done with dark brown stitching. At wrist on each side is a v-shaped extension which joins to the "cuff", which is of light brown cotton with yellow tones. The scalloped edges of the "cuff" and semi-circular sections on the back of each are piped in dark brown fabric. The "cuffs" are styled as a wrap dress, with an overlap at back of wrist. The overlap has a single cylindrical button of black plastic designed to appear carved with three notches in the side revealing pale green/yellow below and at ends. Manufacturer's tag inside gloves: "Kayser, 52 * Reg / Made in Germany / 6"; Stamped in lining by tag: "Kayser 52". The gloves are accompanied by the original paper care tag: "WASH / GLOVES / ON HANDS / Use almost cool / water and a pure / mild soap. We re- / commend PALM- / OLIVE BEADS. Do / not rub. After wash- / ing take gloves off / rinse thoroughly in / cold water. Pull / lengthwise wrap / and squeeze in / towel. Then stretch / into shape and / leave to dry / KAYSER / The Name on every pair / Made in Germany / Trade Marks / Rege Krussig."
Beret
Beret of green, cerise and cream colored worsted yarn with pink pique ribbon trim and bow. Three knit loops encircle ribbon and bow on left front. Elastic band for securing hat to wearer's head. Designer's label: "Chanel" Model number tag above designer's label: "10791(?)" Label: "Made in France"
Necktie
Necktie with a tiny white polka dot print in red field with the back of the material again fully printed in red.
Day dress
Dress ensemble of printed silk chiffon crepe in black, pink and beige floral motif. A) Dress in straight silhouette. Ankle length with slightly rounded V-shaped neckline. Sleeveless. Three ruffled tiers on skirt form inverted V at center front and back, giving dropped waist effect. B) Scarf of matching fabric. C) Belt of matching fabric Rectangular self-covered buckle with 3 stitched belt holes.
Faille pumps
Pumps of black faille; high narrow heel; high vamp; round toe; decorative flap with ribbon lacing over elastic at vamp. Measurements: Length 22.5cm Width 7cm Height 12cm Heel 6.5cm /2.25in
Bow tie
Bow tie in butterfly shape of rayon in magenta and brown abstract pattern. Possibly home made; adjustable back strap of brown grosgrain.
Set of scarves
Set of three handkerchief/scarves: a) Scarf of light pink chiffon in octagonal shape with ecru lace border to make a square shape. Measures 22" x 21.5" b) Scarf of salon pink chiffon with ecru lace border in foliage motif. c) Scarf of light blue/green chiffon with art deco-inspired abstract embroidery in dark blue, green, and blue in corner.
Set of scarves
Set of three handkerchief/scarves: a) Scarf of light pink chiffon in octagonal shape with ecru lace border to make a square shape. Measures 22" x 21.5" b) Scarf of salon pink chiffon with ecru lace border in foliage motif. c) Scarf of light blue/green chiffon with art deco-inspired abstract embroidery in dark blue, green, and blue in corner.
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