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Beret

Description: Classic French type beret of ochre/gold felt. Rolled headband.
Date: 1950/1955

Beret

Description: 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"
Date: 1950/2010

Beret

Description: Beret of brown wool felt. Unlined; brown leather headband.
Date: 1950/1959

Beret

Description: 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.
Date: 1952

Beret

Description: Hat in beret style of green suede. Beaded; round crown. Lined in yellow faille; black lace headband.
Date: 1950/1959
Creator: Mr. John

Beret

Description: 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 rib… more
Date: 1955
Creator: Chez Henriette

Black crepe dress

Description: Dress of black crepe. Blouson top; spaghetti straps; glass snowflake-shaped accents where straps connect to dress.
Date: 1956
Creator: Trigère, Pauline

Black hatlet

Description: 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.
Date: 1950/1959

Black jacket

Description: Jacket of black wool with notch collar; long sleeves slits at cuff; back waisted yoke with gather piping and bow Designer Label: Betty Rose
Date: 1950/1955
Creator: Betty Rose

Black leather shoes

Description: 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"
Date: 1955/1965
Creator: Emslie, Erica Marda

Black nightgown

Description: 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
Date: 1950/1959

Black patent pumps

Description: 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"
Date: 1955/1965

Black petticoat

Description: 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.
Date: 1950/1965

Black pumps

Description: 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"
Date: 1950/1959
Creator: Evins, David

Black pumps

Description: 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
Date: 1950/1965
Creator: Gianni

Black shoe

Description: Shoe of black faille fabric. Square toe; medium height; clear lucite heel. Black faille pumps, clear lucite heel. Markings: "life stride"
Date: 1955/1965
Creator: Life Stride

Black slip

Description: Black slip, v neckline, brassiere-style straps, lace trim, knee length.
Date: 1955/1965

Black suede gloves

Description: Gloves of black suede in mousquetaire style. Slip-on; elbow length. Full-piqué seams on fourchette.
Date: 1950/1959
Creator: Fuchs, Kay

Black taffeta petticoat

Description: Black taffeta petticoat with pink crinoline and net ruffles underneath. Elastic waistband. The hem consists of the outer black taffeta petticoat, three layers of pink net ruffles sewn to the crinoline, and an inner layer of black taffeta sewn over the ruffles. The middle layer of pink net is lighter in color than the outer layers. Two tags in garment: "Hedi / California" and size tag (Medium)
Date: 1950/1955
Creator: Hedi

Black velvet shoes

Description: Shoes of black velvet with cutout details at the sides, tie at back, pointed toebox, round vamp, stiletto. Markings L&R: "de Angelo"
Date: 1950/1965
Creator: de Angelo

Blouse

Description: Blouse of white pima cotton.
Date: 1955
Creator: Balenciaga, Cristobal, 1895-1972

Blouse

Description: Blouse of dark brown silk with printed plaid grid of lighter brown and white square pattern. Sleeveless with center front closure of 5 self-covered buttons and covered buttonholes reinforced with snaps at top and bottom. Jewel neckline. Unlined with folded hem.
Date: 1959
Creator: Balenciaga, Cristobal, 1895-1972
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