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"Aratex" detachable collar
Man's detachable collar. Exterior layer of off-white, damask-style weaving creating narrow vertical stripes. Lining/inner layer of off-white cotton(?) . Stamped on reverse: "Aratex / Cluett, Peabody & Co., Inc. / U.S.A." "3389" "Bruce 16 1/2"
"Aratex" detachable collar
Man's detachable collar. Exterior layer of off-white, damask-style weaving creating narrow vertical stripes. Lining/inner layer of off-white cotton(?) Stamped on reverse: "Aratex / Cluett, Peabody & Co., Inc. / U.S.A." "3389" "Bruce 16 1/2"
Arena sneakers
High-top sneakers in Arena style of white denim. Leather lined; white rubber soles; white laces. With original shoe box, shoe bag, and extra laces.
"Arizona Highways" dress
Maxi dress of photo dye sublimation print sueded knit. The sheath-style dress is of a polyester/lycra blend sueded knit. Full-length, the dress has a "crew neck" rounded neckline with slight standing collar and short cap sleeves. The dress widens at the hips and tapers to the hem, and has a back vent slit at center back from hem up 47.5cm. The entire garment is photo-printed with images of "travel scenes" of the west - roads, lakes, cacti, cows on farms, rock formations, etc. Designer's label inside at back collar: "Todd / Oldham" Three tags inside near hem: Size: "M" Care: "Dry Clean / Only / Made / In U.S.A." Content: "85% Polyester / 15% Lycra"
"Arizona Highways" Pantsuit
"Arizona Highways Suit" of dye sublimation-printed stretch-satin polyester in scenes taken along Arizona roads. A) Jacket. Single breasted with closure of three buttons styled as black enameled clusters hex nuts; notched lapel. Fitted; long suit sleeves. Unlined; Hong Kong seams. Designer label: Todd / Oldham B) Cropped pants. Slightly tapered legs; continental pockets with patch pockets on back. Fly closure with button on waistband matching jacket. Designer label: Todd / Oldham
Art Deco-inspired dress
Dress of orange chiffon with silver and white beading all over; blue and pink beads at dropped waist; sleeveless; round neckline; full-length.
Art Deco-style handbag
Handbag of black quilted/ribbed silk in art deco style with black enameled gold flip top bar frame trimmed in red bezel set cabochons. Contoured handle of matching black quilted/ribbed silk. Lined in black silk with two side pockets edged in gold thread. Stamped designer's label: "Charles Blair / 374 R. St. Honoré / Paris" Stamped retailer's label: "Made in France / for / Neiman Marcus Co."
"Artemis" robe
"Artemis" A) Kimono of dark purple silk. Hand-painted image of Artemis on back with flowers in right hand and peacock at left hand. Full length; long sleeves. Opens center front. Slits at side seams for belt. B) Tie belt of purple silk.
Ascot
Man's cravat/ascot of deep lavender print with off - white fluffy shapes with a purple square center and black tribal squares that have a blue square center. Label: "Mariascarf / All Silk - Made in Italy / New York . Fifth Ave - Rome"
Ascot
Ascot/scarf of blue-grey satin with same fabric lining. Narrow at the center and wide at each end. Double faced at each end scalloped in swirl design of sold satin inserts of gold and grey. Measurements: 33" long; 4 1/4" wide at center (narrowest point); 8 1/8" wide at widest point (ends)
Asymmetrical dress
Dress of black velvet. Knee-length. One-shoulder style. Asymmetrical hem. Satin ribbon forms strap in back and ends in a bow at the shoulder. Zipper on right side. No lining. Size 10.
At-home dress
At-home dress of pale blue net lace. Ankle length. Wide 3/4 length sleeves; deep V-shaped neckline. Center front closure of 8 self covered buttons and loops at waist. Attached belt of matching lace with rectangular buckle. Lined in matching pale blue crepe.
At-home dress
At-home dress of light brown or beige sheer nylon. Full length, natural waist, round high neckline, long set-in sleeves gathered at wrists, ruffles applied to center front in vertical tiers, center front placket with small self-covered buttons and self-tie bow at neckline, full skirt, side zipper closure, unlined. Belt of brown satin with rhinestone buckle.
At-home ensemble
Evening hostess/leisure ensemble. A) Evening over-gown of pale tan crepe chiffon. Sleeveless with wide, rounded neckline. Vertical seaming with wide, 13-1/2" gathered ruffle at hem. B) One-piece pajamas in tan douppioni silk. Narrow shoulder straps of chiffon matching over-gown with snaps at left front. Fitted, empire waist. Left side zipper with hook & eye. Bodice lined in light gold organza; legs unlined. Designer's label at center back neckline: "Eisa" Handwritten label at inside hemline of left pants leg: "Sra: De / Osborne"
At Home Ensemble
At-home or hostess ensemble.
Aviator's Cap Hat
Hat in the form of a white leather Aviator's Cap. The domed ovoid crown is made in six triangular sections, and has straps which extend down and buckle under the chin with two oval gilt metal links. The cap is lined with black satin, and has an inner black grosgrain ribbon hatband. Designer's label: "Adolfo / New York Paris" Retailer's Label: "Amen Wardy / El Paso Texas"
Aviator's Cap Hat
Hat in the form of a black leather Aviator's Cap. The domed ovoid crown is made in six triangular sections, and has straps which extend down and buckle under the chin with two oval gilt metal links. The cap is lined with black satin, and has an inner black grosgrain ribbon hatband. Designer's label: "Adolfo / New York Paris" Retailer's Label: "Amen Wardy / El Paso Texas"
Baby booties
Baby booties of white kid leather with border trim of silk ribbon gathered into circles; laces up the front with silk cord; five eyelets; 11cm length.
Baby booties
Baby's handsewn booties of blackish brown kid leather with 5 lace holes; 11cm length. Building at top missing or possibly shoes were cut down.
Baby booties
Baby booties of pale pink and ivory crochet with scalloped edge.
Baby booties
Baby booties of hand crocheted ivory cotton with drawstring tie at ankle.
Baby booties
Baby booties of off-white linen with 2 button tab closure; buttons of white pearl; leather soles; size 2 (on tag)
Baby moccasin booties
Baby booties/moccasins of light brown kidskin (goat leather) with carteledge pleated toe. 3-hole lacing for silk cord closing. Sateen lined.
Baby sandals
Baby sandals of ivory and pink wool felt with tiny embroidered floral detail; button closure at ankle; 11cm length. Came with paper: Crawford-Scott Shoe Company/ Mattoon, Illinois/ Manufacturer's of Infant's Felt Shoes/ A Modern Shoe For Baby Too
Baby shoes
Baby shoes of tan woven straw with white grosgrain ribbon bow tie; 10 1/2cm long. Tag sewn to shoe
Baby shoes
Baby shoes of aqua kid leather trimmed in aqua grosgrain ribbon; two eyelets (missing laces); leather soles; hand-sewn; 10 1/2cm length.
Baby shoes
Baby booties of pink and ivory gingham cotton with ribbed ivory fabric ankle.
Backpack
Backpack style bag of natural suede and leather with lacing in brown leather. Front patch pocket with flap; drawstring closure of leather cording with top flap of inserted beaded rose in red, orange and green. Straps sewn to the top of bag and can be adjusted with leather cord tie at bottom. Unlined; no labels.
Bag
Handbag for afternoon or evening use. Frame of simulated tortoiseshell, carved and with openwork, with ball/snap closure and chain. Body of bag is of beige fabric with multi-colored petit-point embroidery of a bouquet of flowers. Floral motif on bag in grey, greens, blues, pinks and rose. Lined in rose ribbed silk, and contains a change purse and mirror. French or English in origin.
Bagonghi handbag
Bagonghi style handbag of navy blue fabric decorated on the front and back in blue soprarizzo velvet pocket designs with white velvet belt buckles; front right “pocket” has gold-tone signature “R” in belt form. Rectangular inverted frame covered in fabric matching body of bag. Gold-tone plunger-style closure. Bound handle of matching fabric with gold-tone clips and chain links. Inner compartment of blue leather has zippered pocket and two patch pockets. One pocket contains plastic tortoiseshell framed mirror stamped “Neiman-Marcus” and card printed “Mr. and Mrs. Henry Sterne Jacobus, Jr.” Stamped:"Roberta di Camerino / Italy / Neiman-Marcus / Leather Lined"
Bagonghi-style handbag
Bagonghi style handbag of tan velvet with two intersecting dark brown velvet belts with brass belt buckle. Brass frame with keyhole detail. Bound handle of matching fabric with gold tone chain and “R” links.
Baguette style handbag
Baguette style handbag of patent black leather with vertical white top-stitching. Single handle; rectangular gold tone flip clip closure with decorative tab of self material on front face of bag. Inverted frame of black patent leather. Lining of black satin with two patch pockets piped in ivory, zipper pocket, and item holder. Designer stamp: Lewis Measurements: Width: 13 3/4" Height: 7 1/2"without handle Height: 12 1/4" with handle Depth: 1 3/4"
Ball Gown
Ball gown of pink silk taffeta. The off-the-shoulder design has several layers of cream colored Chantilly lace around the neckline/shoulder edge. The dress itself is of bright fuchsia pink silk taffeta with ties over each arm. The bodice is seamed and fitted, with a left side seam zipper. The attached matching taffeta skirt is gathered and draped horizontally, and has several layers of Chantilly lace at hem. The skirt has three hoops under the lining.
Ballgown
Evening dress / ballgown of cream silk jersey with beaded decoration and matching belt.
Ballgown
Ensemble of red/coral/dark rose satin. The strapless dress has an empire bodice which curves up in front at bust and is lower in back. The full-length A-line skirt is pleated into the waistband with inverted box pleats. The gown has a center back zipper closure with two hook-and-eye closures and two snaps on the placket. The inner construction is complex, with red grosgrain ribbon bust and waist stays with hook-and-eye closures and a boned white horsehair inner bodice which is lined with red chiffon. Inner structure has its own center back zipper closure which is behind outer zipper. There is an attached full-length red satin petticoat with horsehair hem and nylon net inner structure to support front skirt pleats. The skirt is piece lined in red chiffon. The accompanying bolero jacket is of matching red satin with all-over quilting in a patterns of waves and arcs in a red thread. The cropped jacket is semi-fitted, and has an open curved neckline and center-front opening with no closure, all trimmed in a band of red satin. Each of the set-in long sleeves has a (non-functioning) large, red satin-covered button near the cuff; the cuffs are trimmed in a band of red satin. The jacket is lined in olive green satin, which shows the quilting, and has built-in shoulder pads. There are no labels in the garment.
Ballgown
Design for ballgown. Colored sketch of ballgown with shirred sweetheart neckline with gathered accent at center front. Long sleeves with floral accents. Shirred asymmetric hips trimmed with large floral bouquet down left side. Gathered, full length A-line skirt.
Ballgown
Design for ballgown. Color sketch of front and back views of gown with A-line skirt heavily trimmed with oversized applied floral accents. Off the shoulder neckline trimmed to match skirt. Back view illustrates four leaf petal inspired panels trailing from waistline. Handwritten note at far left of sketch: "The one she didn't like / The design would swallow you up and be too heavy / We thought it was odd looking & not / airy enough. I don't think the skirt / has a pretty slope either. OK? / Return both sheets of dresses". Designer's initials, "LW", at bottom left hem of front view of dress.
Ballgown
Design for ballgown or wedding dress. Color sketch of full length front and back views of gown with A-line skirt. Top tier of skirt in floral design gathers at dropped waist and forms a U in back. Underskirt appears to be box pleated sheer fabric; alternative view of underskirt in bottom left corner depicts three tiers of tightly pleated fabric. Bateau neckline with cap sleeves of fabric matching top tier of skirt forms a deep V shape in back view.
Ballgown
Signed design for ballgown. Color sketch in shades of green illustrates full length view of gown with wide A-line skirt trimmed in vertical rows of applied floral accents. Ruched bodice with sides and short sleeves trimmed in matching floral accents. Designer's note on fabric content, "lace and tulle", at right of sketch and designer's signature at hem of gown.
Ballgown
Design for ball gown. Color sketch illustrates the front view of a gown with heavily appliqued, A-line skirt with ruffle. Off the shoulder neckline. Designer's outline sketch and notes on back.
Ballgown
Design for ball gown or wedding gown. Color sketch illustrates the full length, side view of a gown with off the shoulder neckline and A-line skirt with applied leaf/petal inspired details. Multiple designer/client handwritten notes on sketch.
Ballgown
Design for ballgown. Color sketch of full length gown with floral accents at right side off-the-shoulder neckline and down left side of bodice and hips. Shirred bodice and asymmetrical hips. Full, gathered A-line skirt. Female figure accented with choker at neck.
Ballgown
Design for ball gown. Color sketch in light blue illustrates front and back views of gown trimmed in ruffles and floral accents. Off the shoulder neckline.
Ballgown
Design for ball or pageant gown. Color sketch illustrates the full front and back views of a gown with oversized, bell shaped skirt.The bodice and overskirt of the gown is in a lattice design with applied centers. The underskirt appears to depict sheer, gathered fabric. Strapless neckline forms a deep V in back. Designer's signature in blue ink at bottom left hem of front view of gown: "Lilli Wolff".
Ballgown
Design for ball or pageant gown. Color full length front and back views of gown with bell shaped skirt and straight, Queen Anne neckline. Bodice has deep V-shaped back. Dress appears to have overlaid panel details extending from bodice to hem; panels roll over bodice and hem and are trimmed from bodice down to hips with black floral applique. Tulle/net off the shoulder trim. Sketch is signed by designer at hemline of front view: "Lilli Wolff".
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".
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