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Ballgown
Design for ball gown, pageant or wedding gown. Color sketch shows three views of a gown with full, bell shaped skirt. Larger, left hand sketch illustrates the front view of a gown with off-the-shoulder neckline. Handwritten notes state "cut out / embroidery work" for the center front panel of the gown and "tulle bands" for the balance of the skirt. The two smaller front and back views of the second version of the gown illustrate a sweetheart neckline and draped floral panel on the back view. Handwritten notes for these views state "silvered tulle / or silk organza".
Ballgown
Design for ball gown. Outline sketch of front and back views of a gown with gathered overskirt. Looped panel at left side of skirt front view; back panel from left shoulder trails down center back and folds under hem.
Ballgown
Design for ball or pageant gown. Color sketch of white gown trimmed in black floral applique or lace down center front and center back along edges of petal shaped tiers on skirt. Sweetheart neckline forms deep V in back; trimmed to match skirt. Center back hemline shows fan shaped train. Front and back full length views. Signature of designer, "Lilli Wolff", at hemline between the two views.
Ballgown
Design for ball gown or wedding gown. Outline sketch illustrates the back view of a gown with smaller front view in upper right hand corner.
Ballgown
Design for ball or pageant gown. Color sketch shows full front and back views of gown with applied lantern-shaped/inspired pouf trim. Strapless neckline forms a deep V in back. Back waist is trimmed with smaller lantern-shaped trim and trailing sheer panels. Designer's signature in blue ink at bottom left hem of front view of gown: "Lilli Wolff".
Ballgown
Design for ballgown. Colored sketch in light blue of gown with sweetheart neckline and off-the-shoulder net accents. Bodice wraps and extends down sides to gather under top tier of skirt. Full length,very full round skirt.
Ballgown
Design for ballgown. Colored sketch in orange of full length gown with V-shaped surplus neckline; elbow length sleeves wrap and insert into top of sleeve. Full, A-lined skirt is pleated with asymmetrical top tier.
Ballgown
Design for evening or ball gown. Color sketch in pink and blue illustrates front view of a gown with strapless neckline and left side, fan-shaped skirt detail. Designer's notes on sections of skirt detail.
Ballgown
Design sketch for ballgown. Colored sketch of full length gown in large floral pattern. Full, A-line skirt scalloped at center front with large bow trim at hemline. Strapless neckline; elbow length sleeves with apparent see-through extensions to wrist.
Ballgown
Design for ballgown. Colored sketch of full length gown trimmed with floral accents around strapless neckline and at hips. Full, A-line skirt; short sleeves.
Ballgown
Ballgown of black silk taffeta. Halter straps with neckline in modified sweetheart style with folds. Fitted, boned bodice with straight silhouette. Full length with mermaid tail ruffle of two layers of black tulle below knees. Back bustle/train of black taffeta with ruffle over four layers of black tulle; attaches to back with hook & eyes and snaps. Center back zipper closure. Designer label: Howard Greer / Beverly Hills Retailer label: Neiman-Marcus Size tag: 14
Bandeau Hat
Bandeau hat of black feathers. Dark maroon satin ribbon at center front and veil.
Barrel handbag
Handbag in barrel bag style of white leather. Cylindrical shape with red and yellow patent leather sun/five-pointed star accent on ends. Zipper closure with triangular gold tone zipper pull in "MM" cutout design. Double handles with gold tone buckle attachments. Lined in white leather. Maker's stamp: MM / Morris Moskowitz Measurements: Width: 10 1/4" Height: 7 1/2" without handle Height: 12" with handle Depth: 4 7/8"
Basket cloth
Servilleta utility or basket cloth hand woven on the backstrap loom. Single breadth; double faced brocaded design in geometric, female, and angel motifs. White cotton warp and weft with pink, green and yellow cotton design threads. Hand twisted self fringe. Measures 34-1/2" x 29-3/4"
Bathing suit
Swimsuit of black and ivory nylon faille.
Bathing suit ensemble
Two bathing suits with a cover-up of pastel striped glazed cotton. a) Cover up. Dolman sleeves are 3/4 length with cuffs. Collar with button and loop closure. Extended tie closure on 2.5" waistband. Size M. b) One-piece bathing suit. Front panel gathers along left side seam and forms short skirt over crotch. Boned cups; should straps tie at back of neck. Back of elasticized shirring. Size 12/34 c) Sheath style bathing suit. Princess seams to turn down, V-shaped neckline. Boned cups; shoulder straps. Faux welt pockets at sides. Elasticized shirring at top back sides. Center back zipper closure. Size 10.
Bauletto handbag
Handbag in bauletto style of cesellato velvet in green geometric patchwork motif on red background. Single handle of metallic gold. Green velvet rectangular inverted frame with gold tone front opening and pull tab ring plunger closure. Lined in red leather with four pockets and one zipper pocket all lined in red moire silk. Designer's mark: "Made in Italy / By "Roberta" / di Camerino" Measurements: Width: 14 1/4" Height: 11 1/4" without handle Height: 15 1/4" with handle Depth: 4 3/4"
Beaded box handbag
Box handbag in hexagonal shape of gunmetal gray beading. Double handles of matching beading attached at sides. Lid with hidden snap closure on pull tab; beveled mirror on inner lid. Lined in gray satin one slip pocket joined to lipstick holder on back wall, and one rectangular-shaped cigarette holder on front wall. Maker's stamp: Delill Measurements: Width: 8" Height: 4 1/4" without handle Height: 8 1/2" with handle Depth: 3 3/4"
Beaded calotte
Calotte of heavily beaded beige fabric. Constructed with a low, domed crown of stiffened net and beige fabric with areas that extend down at sides and back. The whole is covered with clear sequin disks, yellow rhinestones, bugle beads, small metal strips, etc. The hat has an inner peach/beige grosgrain ribbon headband and four small metal loops sewn in to use to attach to wearer's head with bobby pins. Lined in beige chiffon. Designer's label: "Gilbert Orcel / 5 Rue de Cirque Paris (8º)"
Beaded cocktail dress
Layered white chiffon cocktail dress with beaded floral motif on bodice front. Chiffon shoulder straps. Boned bodice; petersham. Center back zipper closure. Designer label: Nettie Rosenstein
Beaded evening dress
Ballgown of pale platinum satin embroidered with crystal beads, silver and white bugle beads, crystal teardrops, rhinestones and sequins in floral designs. Sleeveless with modified sweetheart neckline and deep V-shaped back. Full length; full skirt. Raised waist is piped with same fabric. Center back zipper supported with three hook & eyes. Interior of bodice is of matching satin with silver bugle beads and rhinestones at shoulders and is lined in netting with boning. Petersham of white grosgrain ribbon at waist with attached interior peplum support. Understructure of dress is stiffened linen canvas with matching satin lining. Designer's label at left underarm: "Galanos" Retailer's label on inside seam of outer dress at lower left: "Neiman-Marcus"
Beaded evening dress
Ballgown of pale platinum satin embroidered with crystal beads, silver and white bugle beads, crystal teardrops, rhinestones and sequins in floral designs. Sleeveless with modified sweetheart neckline and deep V-shaped back. Full length; full skirt. Raised waist is piped with same fabric. Center back zipper supported with three hook & eyes. Interior of bodice is of matching satin with silver bugle beads and rhinestones at shoulders and is lined in netting with boning. Petersham of white grosgrain ribbon at waist with attached interior peplum support. Understructure of dress is stiffened linen canvas with matching satin lining. Designer's label at left underarm: "Galanos" Retailer's label on inside seam of outer dress at lower left: "Neiman-Marcus"
Beaded evening dress
Evening gown of heavily beaded beige silk satin. The bodice of the full-length gown has an empire waist, a wide scoop neckline, and is sleeveless. Princess seaming and internal boning at center front of the neckline. The skirt has fullness from the widening of the panels. Skirt and lower part of the bodice are beaded with floral/foliate forms in pinks, browns, yellows, clear and iridescent beads. The upper part of the bodice, in a deep band around neckline, back, and straps, is totally covered in iridescent sequins, beaded flower heads in bronze/brown and clear beads. Bodice is lined and has internal structures to help support and give form to the gown. Skirt is lined with stiff netting, and has an internal attached net crinoline. Center back zipper closure with hook-and-eye at top. No labels in garment.
Beaded evening handbag
Evening handbag of red satin with detailed hand beading design of red beads. Single handle of matching beading with gold-tone tips and fixtures. Inverted frame of red satin; ball twist closure of metallic gold with red satin filling. Lined in light peach satin with two pleated and elasticized slip pockets and one zipper pocket. Contains wallet of matching peach satin lined in white kid leather; measures 5 1/8" x 3 1/8". Maker's stamp: Pirovano / Milan Measurements: Width: 10 1/2" Height: 8 1/2" without handle Height: 15 3/4" with handle Depth: 1 1/8"
Beaded evening shoes
Evening pumps of light gray/champaign satin with all-over silver metallic thread embroidery in filigree motif, mirrored sequins, and clear beads. Pointed toe; stiletto heels. Lining and insole of gray leather; leather soles. Includes blue cloth Christian Dior shoe bag. Designer stamp: Christian / Dior / cree par / Roger Vivier / Paris
Beaded hatlet
Hatlet of orange beaded mesh.
Beaded lace jacket
Cropped jacket of light brown woven textile with overlay of white floral machine made lace embellished with iridescent clear sequins and strands of white seed beads emphasizing the floral motifs. Bermuda collar, hook and eye closure at neckline and down center front opening, piped trim of self, three-quarter length set-in sleeves, lined in light brown woven fabric. Label at center back neckline: 39.
Bed jacket
Pink marabou feather bed jacket, short sleeves. R.H.Macy & Co., N.Y.
Beige leather sandals
Sandals of light brown leather constructed of narrow straps creating a circle at the top of the foot, slingback style, insole trimmed in white leather, very low heel. Markings: "Romanza's"
Beige organza dress
Dress of beige organza, lace, netting; round neckline trimmed in lace; lace trim at arm holes; bodice made of organza with minuscule tucks forming vertical stripes; attached to silk and organza under bodice; side zipper; 2 darts center front bodice; natural waistline; full skirt; outer skirt made of tucked and pleated organza with lace insets and lace flounce at bottom; followed by another skirt of stiff netting; followed by a silk skirt; and an understructure of a stiff net skirt.
Beret
Beret of light beige or cream colored angora wool. Machine knit, hand-finished. Italian import. Label sewn inside: "Made in Italy" Measurements: 26cm diameter.
Beret
Classic French type beret of ochre/gold felt. Rolled headband.
Beret
Beret of black felted wool with sort tail at center crown. Label inside at center of crown: "100% wool - made in France / WPL 10.888"
Beret
Beret of brown wool felt. Unlined; brown leather headband.
Beret
Beret style hat of navy corduroy with top tab. Blue velvet brim with wide navy grosgrain headband. Unlined. Constructed as triangular sections. Hatpin with navy felt head.
Beret
Hat in beret style of green suede. Beaded; round crown. Lined in yellow faille; black lace headband.
Beret
Hat of striped felt. The hat is formed as a "pancake beret" on a rigid, slightly curved frame. The crown is of felt with wide width-wise stripes of olive green and black. The edge is embellished with a swagged band of bronze and black beads which runs from just behind the midway point of the side of the hat, around the front, and to just behind the midway point on the other side of the hat. The interior of the hat is lined in black fabric, and there is an inner hatband of black grosgrain ribbon. Maker's label sewn to inner hatband: "Chez Henriette".
Black crepe dress
Dress of black crepe. Blouson top; spaghetti straps; glass snowflake-shaped accents where straps connect to dress.
Black hatlet
Hatlet of black silk taffeta with five silk leaves off front of crown and bow of self in back as trim. Black net veil interspersed with chenille balls.
Black jacket
Jacket of black wool with notch collar; long sleeves slits at cuff; back waisted yoke with gather piping and bow Designer Label: Betty Rose
Black leather shoes
Shoes of black leather with round toebox, criss-crossing overlays of embossed snake leather texture, ankle strap, and narrow stacked heel. Markings: L- "Neiman Marcus" R- "Erica"
Black nightgown
Nightgown of transparent black nylon over transparent pink nylon with black lace; double spaghetti straps looped together at shoulders; rouched bust; gathered skirt from natural waist; below knee-length with scalloped hem; lace at front and back neckline, and in horizontal rows graduating in length at center-front skirt. b) Brief style panties to match; elastic waistband; lace trim at leg opening. c) Tie belt of velour backed nylon; ½” width. 1950’s
Black patent pumps
Black patent pumps with calf vamp trim, pointed toe, accent on vamp, low rounded throat, low stacked leather heel. Measurements: L: 28 cm. W: 8 cm. H: 11 cm. Heel: 4 cm, 1.5 inches Markings Left & Right: "La Belle / by / mittens / for your feet / soft as a glove"
Black petticoat
Full-length. black. nylon taffeta petticoat. Elasticized waistband with flared seven panel skirt. Hem finished with a 1 1/2" wide gathered flounce of black nylon taffeta. Label stitched over inside left sideseam. below the waistband.
Black pumps
Spike heel pump of black embossed alligator, pointed toe box, round vamp, short spike heel. Measurements: L: 24.5 cm W: 7.5 cm H: 13 cm Heel: 7.3 cm, ( 2 15/16) Markings: L-"Neiman-Marcus" R- "design by / Evins"
Black pumps
Pump of black embroidered silk, pointed toe, rounded low throat, Markings L&R: "Gianni / C. so Matteotteotti, 5 / Tel. 702-573 - Milano" Measurements: L: 24.5 cm. W: 7.6 cm. H: 13.7 cm. Heel: 7.7 cm, 3 1/4 inches
Black satin slip
Black satin crepe full slip with lace bodice.
Black shoe
Shoe of black faille fabric. Square toe; medium height; clear lucite heel. Black faille pumps, clear lucite heel. Markings: "life stride"
Black silk taffeta slip
Black silk taffeta slip with appliqued net bodice. Medium length.
Black slip
Black slip, v neckline, brassiere-style straps, lace trim, knee length.
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