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Bergere-style hat
Bergère inspired hat of natural woven Milan straw. Wide shaped brim curves downwards at sides with front flaring out slightly to form two projecting lobes. Edge of brim is bound in matching straw. Very low cylindrical crown, slightly domed. Hatband of twisted gold velvet ribbon forming bow with trailing ends at center front. Structured inner headband of matching straw with off-white grosgrain ribbon headband. Hatpin with green faceted rhinestone head. Designer label: John Fredericks Inc. / New York / Made In America Label has three rhinestones sewn to it and two small green ribbon bows at opposing corners. Measurements: 39 cm front to back 45 cm at widest, along front 19 cm from lowest point of brim when suspended to top of crown
Bi-tone straw hat
Hat of fine natural straw with underside of brim in black straw. High cylindrical crown; wide brim curls at sides and back with curved cutout at center back. Big double bow of natural straw at center front. Headband of black grosgrain ribbon; lined in net. Designer label: Adolfo / New York Paris
Bikini
Bikini of printed Lycra mesh.
"Billie" scarf
Scarf of orange-brown silk printed with green-blue design of the word "Billie". Rolled hem. Label printed on right-hand corner: Hildegarde Measures 11 1/4'' x 69''.
Black faille shoes
Dress shoes of black faille fabric. Self-covered spike heels; pointed toes. Black leather soles. Lined in pink leather with pink leather insoles. Right shoe: design by / Evins Left shoe: Jane Grimes
Black hat
Picture style hat. Pillbox shaped crown of black grosgrain is covered on top in black sequins. Large horsehair net brim from top of hat decorated with five concentric circles of sequins. Brim lifts in back and is decorated with large bow of black horsehair netting accented with large sequins. Narrow elastic band for securing hat to wearer's head. Lined. Headband of black grosgrain ribbon. Designer's label: Eric Javits"
Black leather handbag
Structured handbag of black leather. Double handle; plunger clasp latch on inverted frame at right side; brass interior frame. Black leather lining; three inner pockets, one with zipper, comb in slip pocket, and double sided mirror in slip pocket with gold piping. Black leather coin purse attached with gold chain; inverted frame and lining of black faille; ball twist closure. Feet of two brass bars. Maker's stamp: Rendl / Original Measurements: 21cm L, 28.5cm H (with handle), 6cm W
Black nylon negligee
A) Baby doll negligee of black nylon. Constructed with over-the-shoulder banded black lace yoke; piped and gathered along the bottom with bow at center front. Built-in matching lace bra with elastic bottom. Label at left side seam: "Henson" B) Matching black lace bloomer style panties. Elastic waist and elastic gathers at leg openings. Lined in black nylon. Label at center back waist: "Henson"
Black nylon slip
Black nylon slip with net trim. Medium length.
Black petticoat
Full petticoat of black tricot nylon and lace; knee length. From top: 1 wide horizontal band of black nylon, band of black lace, narrow vertically ruched nylon band, lace band, narrow ruched nylon band, lace band, narrow ruched band, lace band, wider ruched nylon band, lace band. Waistband with two button closures. Upper band of waistband with elastic along one-half of the length. "Eve Stillman / by Gracette"
Black satin half slip
Half-Slip of black satin nylon with 9" black lace trim at hem. Elastic waistband; knee-length. Label has been removed.
Block print patterned scarf
Scarf of silk printed with black, red, yellow and white design. Center field in mosaic inspired pattern with 3" border in sunflower floral motif. Rolled hem. Measures 27 1/2'' x 27''
Blouse
Cream colored silk blouse with blue and green grape motifs. Wide collar and cuffs. full length sleeves Designer Label: Tina Leser / Original
Blouse
A) Blouse of cream jersey wool knit. Waist length; low mandarin collar/neckline. Center front placket opening with six circular cream buttons. Short sleeves with banded cuffs matching neckline. Unlined. Designer's label : Gino Pavli / Made in Italy - 100% Wool Size: 16
Blouse
Blouse of cream colored silk/acetate. Button closure at center front; opening is backed in self material. Long sleeves with French cuffs. Embroidered "L.B." at left breast in blue thread. Two pleats sewn into shirt in back to give shirt body. Shoulder around to back of shirt has decorative stitching to cover seam. Unlined. Designer label: G. Battistoni / Roma
Blue day dress
V-neck dress of blue polyester knit with narrow asymmetrical multicolored bands of trim in shades of blue, purple, brown and green.
Blue-toned pocket square
Pocket square of silk(?) in triangles of four shades of blue formed by diagonals of the square. Rolled hem on black border. No labels. Measures approximately 17" x 17"
Boater hat
Boater style hat of dark charcoal wide straw. High, flat crown with wide, oval shaped, slightly upturned brim. Hatband of black, sheer material forming bow on side and black elastic cording. Inside paper crown lining stamped with nude woman riding a stag leaping over a scroll work tree; stamped "Made in Italy".
Box handbag
Box handbag of black satin trimmed with rhinestones. Single contoured handle of self- fabric attached at top; tab with snap closure on front face. Four cone-shaped feet of metallic silver on bottom; inner lining of black satin. Designer's stamp on inside: Judith Leiber Measurements: Width: 6 1/2" Height: 3 1/2" , without handle Height:7 3/4" , with handle Depth: 3 1/2"
Box-style handbag
a) Handbag in rectangular box shape of antique white leather with black top stitching. Single handle passes through tabs of matching leather with domed gold tone rivets. Turn lock closure of metallic gold. Lined in black leather with inner zipper pocket. Maker's stamp: Ronay Measurements: Width:7 1/4" Height: 4 1/2", without handle Height: 4", with handle Depth:4" b) Change purse of black faille with ball twist closure of metallic gold. Measurements: Width:3 1/8" Height:3" Depth:1/8"
Breton Hat
Breton hat of light tan woven Baku straw. The high, cylindrical crown is slightly domed at top, and is encircled at the base by an off-white band of folded organza. The crown is surrounded by the wide upturned brim, which extends out and then turns up to vertical, forming a "wall" around the crown. Te side of the brim facing the crown is faced with a band of the same woven straw. The hat is unlined, with an off-white inner grosgrain ribbon hatband.
Breton Hat
Breton hat of light turquoise/jade green fur felt. The high crown has a shallow domed top, and is encircled by the wide brim, which curves up vertically around the crown. The brim is lined/faced with the same fur felt. The hat is unlined, with matching green grosgrain ribbon inner hatband, and is accompanied by a hat pin, the head of which is covered in the same fur felt. Designer's label: "Balenciaga / 10, Avenue George V. Paris"
Breton-style hat
Breton hat of purple, tan, and green straw. High crown; unlined. No labels.
Breton-style hat
Breton-inspired hat of green, tan, and purple straw. High crown; unlined. No labels.
Breton-style hat
Breton-style hat of tan, purple, and aqua blue/green straw hat. Conical crown with flattened top, mostly tan with aqua blue/green pattern with purple accents. Upturned brim. Unlined. No labels.
Bright orange dress
Dress of bright orange cotton with geometric inspired embroidered front yoke and sleeves trimmed in brass pailettes. Knee length; rounded neckline opens to V at center front. Wide bracelet length sleeves. Bias tape on hem embroidered "Josefa for Anna & Edmundo Villa".
Brocade dress
Dress of silver and gold large flowers/leaves on gray/pale black ground. Street-length. V neckline. Sleeveless. Panel crosses front and secures at hip with hook, covering side zipper. Bow at waist. Lined in brown. Retailer's label at inside back neckline: "Neiman-Marcus"
Brocade ensemble
Dress ensemble of pink and gold silk brocade. A) Jacket. Turn down collar; single breasted fastening with rhinestone buttons and bound buttonholes. Patch pockets at hips; long suit sleeves; waist length. Lined in pink synthetic. B) Dress. V-shaped surplice bodice with princess seams; sleeveless. Set-in empire waistline; five gored skirt with inseam pockets. Below knee length. Center back zipper closure; lined in pink synthetic. Designer label: Elinor Simmons / for / Malcom Starr Retailer label: Neiman-Marcus Label: Made in the British / Crown Colony of Hong Kong Size tag: 12
Brocade ensemble
Ensemble of heavy, padded(?) orange and gold brocade. A) Cape of orange and gold brocade. Rounded collar; center front opening with nine self-covered buttons. Slit openings for arms. Lined in orange silk. Designer's label at inside back collar: "Arnold Scaasi" B) Evening gown of matching fabric. High rounded neckline at front; camisole neckline at back. A-line silhouette, princess style back, darts at front at waist. Sleeveless with wide "straps". 22" metal zipper at back. Lined in orange silk. Designer's label at inside back near collar: "Arnold Scaasi".
Brocade ensemble
Evening ensemble. A) Evening coat of green brocade with floral motifs in reds, greens, yellows, browns. Full-length. Rounded high neckline. Center front opening with 4 circular buttons and loops; buttons covered in the pale green satin of the lining, the loops made of the brocade. Top button lacking. No pockets. Full inner lining of slightly iridescent olive green satin. No labels or tags. B) Evening dress. Bodice of brocade matching the coat. Sleeveless; square neckline with thin straps. Princess seaming/fitting. Left strap detaches on one end with hook-and-eye. Zipper opening at left underarm. Very full skirt, full-length, with layers of pale moss-green chiffon. Inner lining of satin matching coat lining, creating an inner sheath dress. Designer's label at left inside zipper: "Burke-Amey / New York" Retailer's label at inside seam near hem: "Neiman-Marcus"
Brocade heels
Heel of silver brocade with a watered or moire-style pattern, square toes, rounded vamp, thick stacked heel. Markings L&R: "andrew geller"
Brocade pumps
Shoes of gold and black floral brocade lined in gold leather. Pointed toe, rounded at tip. Stiletto heel. Designer label: "herbert levine" Retailer label: "Neiman-Marcus Marked with "5B / 25272 / 9313-5LD" on inside of shoes. Measurements: Length: 22 cm Width: 8cm Height: 15.5cm Heel: 8cm (3 1/4") high on axis w/cap
Brocade pumps
Evening pumps of silver brocade. Rounded toe; continental heel. Lined in white leather with silver insole; leather sole.
Brocade robe
Lounging robe of pink satin brocade in cream floral/foliate branch spray motif. Elbow length sleeves accented with rhinestones and sequins. Center front closure of self-covered buttons. Unlined. Retailer label in back of collar: "Neiman Marcus"
Brocade striped necktie
Man's necktie of silk brocade in "hook" inspired motif stripes. Four-in-hand style. Tipped in chartreuse gold "Emilio" jacquard; interlined. Designer label: Emilio Pucci / Florence - Italy
Bucket hat
Bucket style hat of black baku straw. High crown with narrow brim. Headband of wide brown grosgrain ribbon with trailing ends in back; brim edged in same. Coarse black nose veil attached. Black grosgrain headband; lined in black net. Retailer label: Volk
Bucket-style bag
Drawstring style purse of white pony skin and buckskin leather. Buckskin drawstring with silver rivets; circular pony skin base. Lined in white rayon faille. Maker's tag: Industrias Akios / Akios Industries / Native Handcraft / Handmade in Ecuador
Caftan
Caftan created from a Bedouin Thobe. The embroidered panels having been removed from the traditional thobe and incorporated into the caftan. Neiman-Marcus label.
Caftan dress
Caftan style midi dress of yellow cotton. Embroidered T-shaped yoke of bright pink cotton has V-shaped opening and corded standing collar with yellow running stitches matching the sleeve cuffs. Extending from the front and back bases of the yoke are embroidered applied turquoise square and bright pink diamond shaped trim. Center front 21" split is bordered with 3 1/2" applied color blocks in royal blue, turquoise, bright pink and orange, and is embellished with large zig zag of pink chain stitching across the color blocks and bordered in purple rickrack effect chain stitching. Tape along hem is embroidered "Josefa for Anna & Edmundo Villa".
Calfskin handbag
Handbag of tan calfskin. Double handles on inverted frame with brass trim and flip clip clasp. Rectangular bottom. Tan leatherette interior with two slip pockets and one zipper pocket. Maker's stamp: Dofan Measurements: 31 cm L, 20cm H (w/o handle), 7.5cm W
Calotte
Small calotte cap of grey velvet with grey satin bow. Headband of black grosgrain with black braid; lined in lack net. No labels.
Calotte Hat
Calotte style hat of navy blue webbed silk with narrow floppy brim covered with navy veiling with white chenille dots.
Calotte Hat
Calotte style hat of white simulated alligator in free form with 3 bows of same.
Calotte Hat
Calotte style hat in cut out triangular shape of white leather with white glass beaded edges on leather strips.
Cape
Cape of gray wool crepe lined with white wool crepe.
Cape ensemble
Daytime dress ensemble of cream wool twill with black abstract window pane plaid of stripe and dot print. A) Dress in modified sheath style. Sleeveless. Shallow scooped neckline has split at at center front seam. Below knee length. Pleat at center front hemline has split on inside seam. Side slit pockets. Center back zipper closure with hook & eye. Lined in ivory silk crepe. B) Cape. Waist length with convertible collar. Center front closure of two circular black plastic buttons with bound buttonholes. Lined in silk matching pattern of outer garment. Designer's label at center back neckline: "Galanos"
Cashmere dress
Dress of medium brown cashmere; slight ring collar; knee-length; 2 slanted flap pockets at hips.
Ceremonial huipil
Ceremonial/Cofradia (religious society) Huipil. 2 breadth garment back strap loomed in cotton with cotton and silk single-faced brocaded designs - broad and widely spaced red warp stripes amid very wide areas of ixcaco (natural brown cotton) - no trim at neck or sleeves.
Chambray blouse
A) Blouse of soft blue denim. Styled as a vest, the blouse is of pale blue, very soft denim. No sleeves, center front opening with 4 circular buttons resembling obsidian (silvery to black as light changes). At each side the side seams overlap and are open from hem partway up blouse to allow access to under layers which contain slit pockets. Blouse is lined with white fabric printed with all-over repeat of Mr John signature/logo. No other label in blouse. B) Matching belt of same fabric. Designed as an exaggerated cummerbund, widening at center and narrowing to long straps at ends. Center section with row of 17 large circular brass/gilt metal grommets. Designer's label sewn to inside of center section: "Mr. John"
Cheetah-print scarf
Scarf of blue and white silk printed with abstract cheetah head design. Blue border; frayed sides. Measures 33'' x 32'' Label printed in corner: Givenchy
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