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Wedding slip and dress

Description: Wedding dress and slip a) Wedding dress of white synthetic moire taffeta, full length, modest v-neckline with round scalloped edges, long set in sleeves with scalloped detail at wrists, center front seam with gathering at bust, natural waistline, slight flare and train to skirt, side zipper closure, unlined. b) Slip of white synthetic taffeta, full length, narrow straps of self, bust cups creating v-neckline, pinked seam allowences, no labels.
Date: 1944

Blouse

Description: Blouse of navy blue wool. Wide, boat neckline with inner wide white pique lining which folds over dark plum(?) facing of wool collar, to become shawl collar. Double breasted, with three pair of circular black buttons and single hook-and-eye at waist. Sleeveless, with slight "cap" effect caused by wide shoulders darting, and deep diagonal line of sides. Raised waist and flaring peplum. Unlined. Inner structure augmented with satin ribbons sewn to help hold structure of bodice. Designer's … more
Date: 1940
Creator: Collard, Renee

Dress

Description: Dress of brown puckered nylon. Street length with A-lined skirt. Fitted bodice. Spread collar and 3/4 length sleeves with turned-back cuffs. Two patch pockets at upper bust, with false flaps. Center front opening with 5 circular cast brass buttons and hidden hook & eye at natural waist. Slit pockets at hips. Unlined. Retailer's label at inside back neckline: "Neiman-Marcus / Sports Shop" With matching narrow belt faced in same fabric, backed in brown leather. Rectangular self-covered buckle. S… more
Date: 1949
Creator: David Crystal, Inc.

Jacket

Description: Jacket of black wool and monkey fur. Suit jacket of black wool, long torso, slightly fitted, single-breasted with center front opening of 4 circular self-covered buttons and single hook-and-eye. Long sleeves. Small shoulder pads. From waist to hem coat is trimmed with wide band of long black monkey fur. Retailer's label at inside back collar: "Neiman-Marcus / Dallas" National Recovery Board, Coat and Suit Industry label at inside waist, "001706"
Date: 1940/1947

Little Girl's Confirmation Dress

Description: Little girl's Confirmation dress of off-white rayon faille. Mid-length; short puffed sleeves with ruched cuffs bordered in lace. Vertical flat pleats at waist of skirt. Collar has lace trim and double bands of ruching in front with two flowers and green ribbon leaves sewn on lower corners of collar; a silk ribbon bow is sewn on center-front. Ruched insert down center front of bodice. Center back closure of three self-covered buttons with loops. Unlined. With tie belt of matching fabric. Center… more
Date: 1940/1949

Child's Dress

Description: Child's dress of blue cotton batiste with white embroidery. Short, puffed sleeves with rolled cuff and white embroidered scalloped edges. Rounded neckline with white embroidered scalloped edges. Small pin tuck pleats at front shoulders; center front is embellished with embroidery in scroll and floral motif. Center front opening of six white buttons (one missing) and barred buttonholes.
Date: 1942
Creator: Alesta, Bertie

Evening Gown

Description: Evening gown of black crepe with maroon sequin trim. Full-length. Bodice of thin net covered with swirling pattern of magenta purple sequins. Rounded neckline. Short sleeves with shoulder pads. Empire waist has set-in waistband with added butterfly-shaped panel below set-in panel on front. Flared skirt, bias-cut. Left side opening (closure missing); bodice has center front opening with 5 snaps and hook & eye at neckline. Unlined. Designer's label at inside waist: "Balenciaga / 10 Avenue George … more
Date: 1946
Creator: Balenciaga, Cristobal, 1895-1972

Evening Dress

Description: Evening dress of wine-colored hammered rayon satin. Wide, bateau neckline trimmed with wine colored ostrich feathers, sequins and bows of matching fabric. Short sleeves. Street length. Ruching at center front of bodice and at center back seam below waist. Left side zipper. Unlined; shoulder pads. Retailer's label at left side seam: "Neiman-Marcus / Dallas" With matching tie belt, 1 1/4" wide.
Date: Autumn 1944
Creator: Copeland, Jo

Black chiffon nightgown

Description: Nightgown of black chiffon. Full length with black lace bodice accented with pale green ribbon. Long split at center front and hemline trimmed in black lace.
Date: 1940

Black nightgown

Description: Black synthetic full length nightgown with V-neckline. Lace, 1-1/2 inch wide, trims neckline and makes shoulder straps. Also under bust to form Empire waistline. Small ties in back. 3/4 inch lace at hemline, 9 inch slits in front.
Date: 1940

Black chiffon nightgown

Description: Black full length chiffon nightgown with V neck. Lace trim 1-1/2 inch around neckline; and 3 inch wide shoulder straps of sheer fabric. Empire waistline. Label: Tailored by Ro Jene.
Date: 1940
Creator: Jene, Ro

House dress

Description: Sailor style at home dress of blue crepe with gold trim. Full length zipper center front. sash tie of same attached at side seams.
Date: 1940/1950

House dress

Description: At-home dress of black plaid taffeta. Shawl collar. 3/4 sleeves. full skirt. patch pockets.
Date: 1940/1950

Black petticoat

Description: Black nylon slip with 2 tucks and 3 ruffles.
Date: 1940/1949

Bed jacket

Description: Chinese bed jacket of red silk with mandarin collar and 3/4-length sleeves.
Date: 1940

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

Coffee Maker

Description: The view of the glass coffee maker is from an angle showing the lid. The two screws holding the wooden handle are also visible in this view.
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Date: 1941
Creator: Schlumbohm, Peter

Acid Pitcher

Description: The pitcher has a wide spout, a large curved handle and is glazed white.
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Date: 1945/1949~
Creator: Coors Porcelain Company

Baker House Dormitory at Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Description: The view is of the facade and front entrance with the brick detail work on the lower story and the window arrangement of the upper levels.
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Date: 1947/1949
Creator: Aalto, Alvar
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