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Day dress
Day dress of oxford grey lightweight wool.
Day Dress
Design for day dress. Color sketch illustrates the front view of a sheath style dress with inserted side panels on bodice and skirt. Sleeveless with alternate cap sleeve shown in blue on right. Bateau neckline; knee length.
Day Dress
Day dress of black silk shantung with white polka dots.
Day dress
Cocktail or late-day dress of silk with multi-colored floral print on white ground. A) Dress. Street length, just-below-knee. Sleeveless. Squared neckline. Seamed bodice. Natural waist. Skirt gathered slightly at seam just below waist, particularly at hips. Center back zipper closure with hook-and-eye at neckline. Bow applied at base of spine. Lined in white silk. Retailer's label: "Saks Fifth Avenue" B) Under-skirt of same material. Short underskirt, knee-length or shorter, slightly A-line, with white grosgrain band at waistline and zipper closure with single hook-and-eye at waistband. Attached to each side at exterior of waistband are flounces of cream taffeta(?), gathered at waistband, creating an emphasis at the hipline. Designer's label: "Sophie / of Saks Fifth Avenue"
Day Dress
Day dress in sheath style of turquoise blue wool knit. Knee-length, with short sleeves and banded collar. Diagonal, 2" welt pockets at side hips. Center back opening of 7 circular turquoise plastic buttons with bound buttonholes, two snaps at neckline, and two hook & eyes on collar. Lined in white synthetic. Designer's label at back neckline: "Modèle / Guy Laroche / Paris / Diffusé Par Maria Carine / Made in France" Handwritten style number label below designer label: "LR E6531 Rapp(?) 8" Retailer's(?) label at right side seam is cut: "i.m. / Made in France"
Day Dress
Day dress of olive green ground with small floral print in browns and creams. Street-length, with no collar and V-neckline. Slight gathers at sides of neckline. Short dolman sleeves with underarm gussets. Bodice is double-breasted, with self-covered buttons and bound buttonholes. A-line skirt, pleats/gathers at waistline. Lined in gold silk faille. Designer's label at left side seam: "Adele Simpson" Retailer's label at left side seam: "Neiman-Marcus" With matching contour belt of brown leather covered with same silk print. Rectangular buckle covered with same fabric. No labels/marks on belt.
Day Dress
Day dress of gray and yellow windowpane plaid cotton.
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Royal blue linen dress with ric rac trim. Rectangular shape with chartreuse, olive, violet, and black with pink floral trim. Sleeveless, round collar, full length.
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Shirtwaist style dress of black and white large gingham print. Small peterpan collar. Long sleeves with snap closure on cuffs. Below knee length. Center front hidden button closure. Designer Label: Joan Norton Irwin / signed original
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Black dress. Sleeveless. Rounded collar. White ribbon with black polka dots affixed under collar.
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Dress of silk knit in moss green and pink leaf like design.
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Dress of off-white and pink striped cotton with rose bud motif.
Day Dress
Day dress of blue silk shantung with black flecks and black linen embellishment.
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Daytime dress of beige silk faille. Princess type fitted waist and midriff, with short "blousey" top. Street length. 3/4 length sleeves. High, slightly "turtleneck" neckline. Waistline with two lines of self-covered circular buttons forming a slight trapezoid across lower stomach area, the lower two on each side securing slit pockets. Center back opening with 8 circular self-covered buttons and two hidden hook-and-eyes from neck to waist, and zipper on inner silk lining layer from neckline to waist, then exterior from waist down. Inner silk lining layer with low squared neckline and sleeveless, which is worn to pull up the lower part of the dress, causing the bodice to "blouse". Bodice lined in off-white polished cotton. Designer's label at inside back neckline to left side of zipper: "Pierre Balmain / Paris" "Made in France" tag below designer's label. Handwritten tape tag near hem: "Fall 1956"
Day dress
A) Day dress of oatmeal or light brown variegated silk/linen blend(?). Knee-length, coat-style dress with rounded notched collar and center front opening of three large circular "carved" horn buttons with teardrop centers and one non-functioning one at bottom; bound buttonholes. Two hooks and loops at waist. Elbow-length sleeves. Natural waist into which bodice and skirt are slightly gathered into elastic waist. String belt loops. Lined in light tan/dark cream acetate(?). Designer's label at inside back collar: Barney Max / designs ltd. / California B) Belt for dress of tan leather faced with same fabric as dress; 1-1/4" wide. Square buckle covered with same fabric. Former owner's mark on back: 7 Leathers
Day dress
Day dress of navy and white dotted Swiss in modified shirtwaist style. Neckline and center front opening trimmed in navy blue lace ruffles. Capped, gusset sleeves; pleated ,below knee length skirt. Center front zipper closure. Bodice lined in white organdy with white organdy underskirt. Retailer label: Neiman-Marcus
Day dress
Dress of silk jersey knit in green and blue "Pucci-inspired" abstract print with Bessi signature in print. Long sleeves; mid-length; rounded neckline. Inserted waist band; band at neckline and hem match waist. Center back zipper. Unlined. Retailer's label: Expressly / for / Lou Lattimore / Made in Italy Fabric/care/size label: "Commercial dry clean only / Do not use chlorinated solvents / 100% pure silk made in Italy / 10".
Day dress
Dress of red cotton-blend fabric. Short cap sleeves; bateau neckline with turn down collar. Two faux welt pockets on front. Center front closure of four large red buttons on bodice. Mid-length fitted skirt; belt loops but belt missing. Zipper under left arm. Designer's label: "Betty Barclay" Union label.
Day dress
Dress of navy blue cotton. Sweetheart neckline; short sleeves with gathers. Calf-length flared skirt is trimmed with seven horizontally placed zig-zag bands of gathered fabric. Center back zipper; unlined. Retailer Label: Walker-Marr / Dallas
Day dress
A) Dress of linen in print of cream exotic animals and florals on black background trimmed with clear iridescent sequins. V-shaped neckline; 3/4 sleeves. Full, A-lined below knee length skirt. Center back zipper closure; unlined. No labels. B) Belt of matching fabric. Hook & eye closure; 1 3/4" wide.
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Day dress of cotton in print of brown and black painterly inspired stripes on white background with blue/green scattered floral dots. Halter inspired V-neckline on front and back. Below knee length with full A-line skirt. Sleeveless with drawn shoulders tied together with blue/green cord. Front panel inserted basque waist with pleated front. Center back zipper closure; unlined. No labels.
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A) Dress of blue, black, and pale orange cotton plaid with round neckline and elbow-length sleeves with 3 inch cuffs; 1950s style housedress with princess seams and waistline seam; two inverted pleats at front and back skirt begin half way down skirt to hemline; mid-length; center-back zip closure. Designer Label: Betty Hartford B) Belt of black, blue, and green cotton plaid backed on black cotton; width 1 inch, length: 32 inches.
Day dress
Mustard yellow wool dress. Lighter mustard pattern throughout. Five buttons in the back with 4 hook and eye closures at top and bottom, with a zipper that extends into skirt.
Day dress
Day dress of light red-brown silk, walking length, full length dolman sleeves, bodice with all-over vertical pleats or tucks, center front opening with button placket and five round metal buttons with facets, band collar with small tie of self, yoke from empire to natural waist, wide circle skirt, pockets at side seams, metal zipper at left side, unlined. Label at center inside neckline: Claire McCardell Clothes by Townley, Fabric by Stonecutter.
Day dress
Daytime dress of red silk linen weave. Street length, daytime dress. Tubular cut dress, sleeveless. Wide attached cape collar that extends over upper shoulders and is edged in self fringe. Two pockets at front near waist, which connect inside garment. Unlined. Retailer's label sewn inside skirt at side seam: "Neiman-Marcus". Original N-M Collection label sewn inside skirt near hem.
Day dress
Dress of blue woven wool with a dark blue midcentury modern stylized print. Surplice bodice with high neckline, three-quarter length kimono sleeves with turned cuffs, fitted bodice, drop waist, full pleated walking length skirt, center back zipper, unlined. Labels: Neiman Marcus, Anne Fogarty Margot Inc.
Day dress
Day dress of ivory silk crepe. Dropped waist with overskirt vented at front sides and straight underskirt; street length. Long vented sleeves with French cuffs. Banded collar; center front placket opening with button closure. Lined in ivory chiffon. Designer's label: Galanos Retailer's label: Neiman-Marcus
Day dress
A) Dress of pink linen embroidered with white fish; bodice has 1 1/2" straps; sweetheart neckline; straight skirt pleated at wasitline; below knee-length baack zipper; lined in pink synthetic taffeta. B) Belt of same-fabric
Day dress
A) Day dress of oatmeal colored slubbed silk with black polka dots. Dropped waist gathers at hip line; below knee length. Center front opening of six self-covered buttons with bound buttonholes supplemented with snaps and hook & eyes at waist. Short batwing sleeves. Bodice lined in oatmeal colored silk crepe. Skirt supported with netting and lined in cream colored organza. Designer's label at left inside seam: "Galanos" Retailer's label at right inside seam: "Neiman-Marcus" b) Two-piece self-covered belt. Longer piece has self covered rectangular buckles at each end and smaller piece has 3 punch holes at each end. Belts at natural waist in large gap between buttons. Leather backing in natural color. Back stamped: "Galanos"
Day dress
A) Day dress of cream and brown plaid cotton. Peter pan collar with brown bow tied at throat. Short raglan sleeves with under arm gussets; mock welt breast pockets. Center front closure with eight 1-1/8th inch buttons with bound buttonholes. Box pleat on back. Designer's label: "Troy Petites / by / Hannah Troy" Retailer Label: Bergdorf / Goodman / on the plaza / New York B) Matching belt (missing).
Day dress
Dress of navy blue silk. Street length, with side revers collar & 3/4 length dolman sleeves. Two patch pockets, 6 3/4 inch x 7 3/4 inch, at front hips. Center front closure with six 3/4" circular black plastic navy blue buttons, with piped button holes. Front opening ends with 17 inch center seam under last button, extending to hemline. Bodice back has yoke center back seam. Unlined. Combined designer's/retailer's label: Neiman-Marcus Dallas / Traina-Norell
Day dress
Ensemble Jacket - black with thin white lines to form check pattern. Elbow length. "Ike Clark / Dallas" Dress - solid black, knee-length, short sleeves, pockets, buttons nearby. Belt - black fabric with black plastic buckle. Scarf - white translucent fabric
Day dress
Day dress of heavy black silk crepe. Mid-calf length. Rounded neckline, the upper bodice formed as a wide circular panel that becomes shoulders. "Waistline" of skirt starts across at armpits, and hangs down with 4 gore full bias skirt. Center back opening with three 1" circular self-covered buttons and bound buttonholes. Unlined Combined Designer's / Retailer's label at inside seam of skirt near hem: "Neiman-Marcus dallas / Traina-Norell" B) Tie belt of self attached to dress. 1-1/2" wide with pointed ends
Day dress
Dress in two pieces. A: Overblouse, sleeveless, waist length shell in heavy ottoman crinkle cloth of heavy weight. Sleeveless. Center back full-length zipper. Small slits in sides to allow attached belt of dress to thread through and tie. Label at inside back: "Neimette Couture / Neiman-Marcus" B: Skirt of same fabric with attached underbodice. Union label.
Day enemble
Gray suit dress with underskirt. a) Semi-fitted gray linen coat dress. Moderate rounded neckline with spread collar. 3/4 length, two piece set in sleeves. Lapped center front opening with twelve round gray plastic buttons and bound buttonholes. Princess seams square over to armhole and hip in front. Patch pockets at hip with folded flap. Back has a shoulder yoke and low-slung self fabric belt with two buttons and bound buttonholes. Folded hem. Lined to the waist in gray silk. Retailer's label on inside seam: "Balenciago (sic) / Spring 1955 Size 10" b) Matching straight skirt with waistband and hip yoke in gray silk. Left side zipper closure with two hook&eyes on waistband. Skirt back is wrapped. Folded hem. Unlined. Retailer's label on inside seam: "Balenciago (sic) / Spring 1955 Size 10" Label located with retailer's label: "Made in France"
Day ensemble
Pink/coral paisley print short chiffon dress with triangular shawl to match.
Day suit
Day suit of royal blue linen. a) Blazer. Single breasted with 4 circular, blue plastic buttons and bound buttonholes. Release tucks at bust line. Notched collar; hip length. Long, set-in sleeves with turned-back cuffs. Flap pockets at sides. Lined in matching blue silk jacquard with "Christian Dior" woven design. Designer's label at right side seam: "Christian Dior-New York / Original / *Trade Mark" Retailer's label at center back neckline: "Neiman-Marcus" b) Skirt in straight style. Left side zipper with 3 hook & eyes. Center back 12" pleat. Unlined.
Day suit
Day suit of yellow wool flannel. A) Jacket has pointed collar, 5 covered buttons; jacket pockets. Label: "Vera's Original" B) Skirt has kick pleat and side zipper; long length.
Daytime Dress
Daytime dress of printed cotton lawn. Street-length of white cotton lawn is printed with stripes of grays and coral is sleeveless, with wide straps and V-neckline in front and back. The bodice is cut so that stripes are diagonal, meeting at center front and back and emphasizing the V-neckline. The narrow waist is slightly dropped, and is defined by a wide set-in decorative belt of the same fabric, with stripes running horizontally, with fabric-wrapped rectangular buckle and ends. The full skirt has stripes running vertically, and is gathered at the waist/bottom of the belt. There is one underskirt of cream faille, and a second of stiff cream netting. The center-back zipper closure extends from single hook-and-eye at neckline to base of belt. Bodice is partly lined with cream faille and has internal boning. There is a white grosgrain ribbon inner waistband with hook-and-eye closures. Designer's label is sewn inside dress, to bodice lining at left side: "Adele Simpson". This dress was a gift of the designer Adele Simpson and her husband Wesley Simpson to the Dallas Museum of Fashion, which later became the Texas Fashion Collection.
Daytime Ensemble - Dress and Coat
Daytime ensemble consisting of coat and dress with belt. Coat is of red bouclé wool. Long, dolman sleeves. Knee length. Band collar is covered in navy velvet on the exterior. Double welt side pockets on the diagonal. Lined in same douppioni silk print as dress. Designer's label at center back neckline: "E Garnett / Made In Italy / Imported Original" The one-piece day dress is of blue/gray douppioni silk with abstract print of lines in red, black, tan and yellow. Bias cut. Sleeveless with capped shoulders. Knee length. Collarless with V- shaped neckline formed by wrapped draping. Gathered draping to left side zipper closure. Wrap around skirt which drapes to large bow of self at left just below hip. Unlined with 1" blue/gray grosgrain ribbon petersham with 2 hook & eyes. Designer's label at center back neckline: "E Garnett / Made In Italy / Imported Original" The dress has an accompanying contour belt covered in matching fabric; 1" wide. Buckle also covered in same fabric.
Debutant dress
Debutant dress of ivory synthetic floral lace bodice and synthetic satin skirt. Floor length; cap sleeves of lace. Square neckline trimmed in lace dotted with faux pearls, princess waist with gathered skirt below natural waist; bottom of bodice piped in synthetic. Bodice lined with synthetic. Sleeves and upper bodice unlined. Side zipper.
Dinner dress
Dinner dress of and green chiffon and net, and black crepe. Sleeveless bodice of green chiffon with wide low scoop neckline. Net overlay on bodice is heavily encrusted with beads and rhinestones. Ankle length narrow black crepe skirt attached at hip line. Harem overskirt of green chiffon has vertical folds/pleats, is open at front, and is lined in black crepe matching skirt. Overskirt can be turned up to form a cape, with armholes, and a single button closure at front throat. Designer's label: "Veneziani / Milano / Made in YTRU"
Dinner dress
Dinner dress of black silk shantung. Ballerina length. Short, two-piece sleeve with high top puff. Narrow surplice neckline on bodice with notched lapel. Contoured inserted waistband. Side slit pockets. Center back zipper closure. Bodice lined in black taffeta; skirt lined in black organza. Designer label: Galanos Retailer label: Neiman-Marcus
Dinner dress
A) Dinner dress of black silk crepe. Full length; pink satin lining on roll collar. Pink satin panels at bust and waist overlaid with black scrolled lace trim. Long dolman sleeves. Center back zipper closure; unlined. Designer label: Howard Greer / Beverly Hills B) Contour belt of matching black crepe backed in black leather.
Dinner dress
Dinner ensemble of black alençon lace with picot edges. a) Dress. Constructed with attached hip length overblouse of black lace lined in black net. Blouse has bracelet length dolman sleeves and center back hidden snap closure; snaps around interior of bateau neckline for securing shawl to dress. Black chiffon underdress has bottom tier, straight, below knee length skirt of black lace. Center back zipper closure on under dress. Lined in black mousseline. b) Matching lace cape. Elbow length with split sides. Snaps onto neckline of dress. Center back hidden snap closure.
Dinner dress
Evening/dinner dress of black silk crepe. Jewel neckline; short sleeves with top vent and closure of two black buttons and bound buttonholes. Underarm inserted panel extends to waist; side closure of three black buttons and bound buttonholes. Full length skirt with front wrap panel and trimmed with rolled bow/fabric gathering at hip. Skirt wrap and hem bound in black satin. Flap pocket bound in satin at front left hip under skirt wrap with closure of two matching buttons and bound buttonholes. Center back closure of buttons and bound buttonholes supplemented with snap and hook & eyes on bodice and zipper below waist. Lined in black synthetic organdy. Designer label: Galanos Retailer label: Neiman-Marcus
Dinner dress
Dinner dress in sheath style of yellow linen. Applied foliate and scrolling yellow chiffon appliqués with scattered bugle beaded detailing, and with embroidered flower heads in shades of yellow and cream with central rhinestones and beaded radiating detailing. Knee-length; sleeveless; deep rounded neckline. Fitted bust, pleated from waistline. Center back zipper with hook and eye at top. Short pleat from bottom hem up 5" on each side. Partially lined in yellow chiffon. Retailer's label inside at right side-seam: "Neiman-Marcus".
Dinner dress
Dinner dress of and green chiffon and net and black crepe. Sleeveless bodice of green chiffon with wide low scoop neckline. Net overlay on bodice is heavily encrusted with beads and rhinestones. Ankle length narrow black crepe skirt attached at hip line. Harem overskirt of green chiffon has vertical folds/pleats, is open at front and is lined in black crepe matching skirt. Overskirt can be turned up to form a cape, with armholes and a single button closure at front throat. Designer's label: Veneziani / Milano / Made in YTRU
Dinner dress
Cocktail/dinner dress in shirtwaist inspired style of black taffeta. Fitted bodice has notched collar, princess seaming, 3/4 length sleeves, and button closure with bound buttonholes. Knife pleated skirt has front panel detailing at hips trimmed with two non-functioning buttons and bound buttonholes on each side. Panel opens at center front to reveal two functioning buttons and bound buttonholes on L-shaped placket. Unlined. Designer label: Galanos / Originals / Beverly Hills Retailer label: Neiman-Marcus
Dinner dress
Dinner dress of black chiffon with silk under slip. a) Dress buttons down front with 11 self-covered buttons and additional snap at inside top. Draping front center continues around the back. Skirt is higher in front with a little bow and drapes lower in back. Straight line dress with 3/4 sleeves, no collar. Designer's label: "Balenciaga / 10, Avenue George V. Paris" Maker's label under designer's label: "58 720" Tag attached to bottom of designer's label: "Made in France" b) Slip of black silk. Left side zipper. Label: "Made in France"
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