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Capelet
Capelet of black silk satin. The short cape is trimmed along hem with 3-1/2" band of pleated organza and band of jet beads. Standing neckline trimmed in pleated organza. Center front opening with closure of five hook & eyes, with bow of black silk satin moire with trailing ends attached to right side of opening at throat. Shoulder yoke bordered in tightly gathered narrow band of black organza. Bright purple moire silk lining.
Capelet
Capelet of dark brown to black plush, possibly silk and cotton, resembling seal fur. Rounded roll collar trimmed in brown soutache braid stitched with a line of purple thread and black glass or jet beads. Center front opening with hook & eye at neck. Trimmed in light brown with purple soutache braid and hexagonal prism, black glass beads. Collar and center front opening bound by black braid (appears to have been added after the original garment was made). Fully lined in a printed polished cotton (not original) of black with looping rope design and repeated fan shapes of pale blue, red, and cream.
Capelet
Caplet of ermine. A) Short cape/caplet of white ermine fur. No collar, with high neckline. Single armhole at right side, set low, allowing lower arm to come through. Left side with no armhole, but with extra fullness so caplet drapes over arm. Fastens at upper left with hook and loop. As designed, the strips of fur appear diagonal when worn, creating the image of the piece being cut on the bias. Lined in pale peach/cream silk. Designer's label at inside right: "Madeline Vionnet / depose" B) Large "puff" of ermine tails to ornament left shoulder. Loop on back to attaches to closure.
Capelet
Two-tiered capelet of midnight blue/black velvet and off-white lace. Capelet extends to about small of back, and has high, standing collar trimmed in dense ruff of tightly gathered of black chiffon. Around throat, along both sides of center front opening, around hem, and on edges and hem of the wide tier (7" at center front, 8" over shoulders) is wide band of off-white floral and scroll lace, placed as an applique along edges. Lined in brown fabric. Designer's label at center back neckline: "Mme. Josse / 3 / Boulevard des Italiens / Paris"
Capelet
Short caplet of long, black colobus monkey fur. Length falls just below bust line. No arm holes. One heavy hook and eye closure center front. Black silk trimmed neckline. Fully lined in black silk satin.
Cardigan
Cardigan of natural color cotton mesh/gauze embroidered in wool yarn design of red roses with green leaves. Elbow length sleeves. Collarless neckline; no closure; peplum.
Cardigan
Cardigan of black wool sparingly embellished with large round faceted clear gems and small rhinestones on front and on sleeves. Constructed with seams on the outside. Deep V-neck with closure of three small black buttons. Waist length; unlined. Designer label: Sonia Rykiel / Made in Italy
Cardigan
Cardigan sweater of light brown cashmere trimmed with a double row of white seed beads around the neckline and at the opening. Short sleeves; neckline trimmed with white seed bead flowers having rhinestone centers. Hook & eye closure at neckline. Retailer label: Neiman-Marcus
Cardigan
Man's cardigan sweater of red, blue, black, and green wool/mohair/nylon blend plaid weave. Center front closure of six buttons. Blue band at opening, neck, cuffs, and waist. Two blue ribbed welt pockets at front. Designer's label: Missoni / Uomo / Made in Italy
Cardigan
Cardigan sweater of black cotton knit bordered in black grosgrain ribbon. Center front closure of three gold buttons in anchor motif. Long sleeves with vented cuffs and three matching buttons. Faux welt pockets at front side hips trimmed with matching gold button. Unlined; shoulder pads. Designer label: Adolfo / New York Retailer label: Neiman-Marcus
Cardigan
Cardigan sweater of royal blue boucle knit with white yarn trim in floral motif. Long sleeves; faux welt pockets. Unlined. "Adolfo / New York"
Carpet coat
Coat of carpet brocade with floral motifs in green, red, yellow, and blue on a white background. Pointed collar, shoulder yoke, long sleeves, fastens CF with self covered buttons, slanted flap pockets at hips, maxi length, lined in white taffeta.
Cartwheel Hat
Natural straw cartwheel or picture hat. The wide, slightly floppy, brim slopes up to the low circular domed crown. Around the crown is a black silk scarf attached in three places with black bows, with trailing section off of the back of the brim.
Cartwheel Hat
Black cartwheel hat. The low, domed crown and wide circular brim are made of black woven horsehair and stiff veiling, with wire to stiffen the edges. The brim is overlaid with a wider second brim of net and wire. Brim is off-center, wider at front of hat than back. Around base of crown is a band of black cording, tied into a bow at back and with trailing ends. The inside base of the crown is lined with black grosgrain ribbon. One pin with black head is with hat to secure it. Label sewn into inner band: "Sally Victor / 18 East 53rd St." A second label with handwritten number "1655" is sewn in near designer's label.
Cartwheel Hat
Cartwheel hat of black velvet with small, flat crown. Wide brim is covered with black feathers radiating from crown. Elastic band for securing hat to wearer's head. Designer's label: "Edward Paine / New York"
Cartwheel Hat
Cartwheel hat of brown straw. Wide brimmed with open crown. Two accordion folded, brown grosgrain pieces of trim with trailing tail as decoration. Retailer's label: "Neiman-Marcus / Dallas" Union label attached to retailer's label.
Cartwheel Hat
Cartwheel hat of natural colored straw. Brim is wider in front than on back. Trimmed with hatband of wide, black grosgrain ribbon that forms bow in back. Edge of brim trimmed in black grosgrain. Unlined. Retailer's label on inside hatband: "Neiman-Marcus / Dallas" Union label number 852534 to left of retailer's label on inside hatband.
Cascading earrings
Earrings with a simple hook design, suspending a horizontal bar from which hangs a triangular "cascade" of tiers of faux gold coins hung on a net of quatrefoil-shaped links. Part of a Nubian ensemble.
Cashmere cardigan
Light brown cashmere cardigan with two front pockets
Cashmere dress
Dress of medium brown cashmere; slight ring collar; knee-length; 2 slanted flap pockets at hips.
Cashmere jacket
Jacket of purple cashmere with horn/antler buttons. Just below hip length; collarless. Long sleeves with one-button sleeve vents. Two one-button patch pockets on front and one vertical mock welt pocket on left chest. Single-button closure. Lined in chocolate brown silk. Designer label: Bill Blass Retailer's label: Neiman Marcus Size/care labels. Union label.
Cashmere suit
Suit of light gray cashmere felt. A) Jacket has v-neckline with wide, loose, roll-over collar; fitted silhouette to hips; long, tapered sleeves; button and snap closure at center front; silk lining. Designer label at center back. B) Skirt of same with medium high waistband; mid-length; 5'' ruffle of same at hem; right side zip closure. Designer, size and "Made in USA" label at center back.
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.
Ceremonial skirt
Ceremonial Skirt of ochre-orange cotton with purple stripes and metallic thread. One piece of fabric sew into a floor-length tube, with tripes running horizontally. Textile created on a backstrap loom, design motifs hand embroidered with couched metallic threads, with decorative band of densely-embroidered geometric motifs at the bottom hem.
Cerise petticoat
Petticoat of cerise or faded red flannel; drawstring waistband and lined with white cotton. Pleated skirt 104" (164.2 cm) around hem. Lower 18" of skirt is padded with design stitched in black. Hem is bound in black braid. Measurements: Waist: 30" (76.2 cm); Length: 35" (88.9 cm)
Chain accent heels
Pumps of black suede with d'orsay side augmented by four gold tone chains across opening, rounded toe, high round throat, stacked heel. Measurements: L: 25 cm W: 7.5 cm H: 12.5 cm Heel: 6.5 cm, 2.75 inches Markings L&R: "Rosina / Ferragamo / Salvatore"
Chain-strap handbag
Handbag of navy blue suede with three separate descending parts piped in navy blue vinyl. Double metallic gold chain handles attached at top of bag through grommets of metallic gold; pulling chain through grommets converts double handle to shoulder strap. Turn lock closure of gold. Lined in navy blue fabric with one zipper pocket and one slip pocket on back wall. Maker's label: Sheldon / Original Measurements: Width: 7 1/4" Height: 8 1/4" without handle Height: 16 1/4" with handle Depth: 3/4"
Chakra panel
Chakra (hanging panel for a shrine or altar in homes) with Kutch embroidery. Square panel with radial, square design balanced from center. Center panel is nine squares bordered in geometric embroidery, with each square containing nine mica mirrors attached with buttonhole stitches around edges. Center panel surrounded by border with linear pattern, then border with double helix pattern, then wider band with floral motifs with mica mirrors at center. Outside that band is another border of double helix pattern, a wider band of roundels with sun pattern and mica mirrors at center, and outside border of double helix. Back lined in undyed muslin, with many stitches showing through.
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"
Chamois gloves
Pair of gloves of off-white chamois; 3" above wrist; running stitch with leather above wrist; ends in bow. Length: 25cm; Width 10cm
Change purse
Change purse of tortoise shell with mother-of-pearl inlay. Oval shape; palm-size. Brass frame; hinged opening. Teal silk lining; four inner pockets, one with slide closure. In alligator box. Frame of interior closed pocket stamped "Revlie / S. G. O. C." (difficult to read). Measurements: 8.5 cm x 5.5 cm
Changeant silk skirt
Tapered pencil skirt of two-tone grey and orange silk/cotton blend. Constructed with three panels in front and back. Small slit on front left and back left sides. Left side zipper closure with hook-and-eye at waist. Curved welt pockets at front left and right sides. Lined in grey below 1.75" interior waistband.
Chatelaine
Chatelaine of simulated tortoiseshell. Pendant trimmed in anchor, heart and cross design with hanging chains and diamond-shaped center from which hangs two bell-shaped dangles and center hook. Hinged brass hook for attaching to waistband.
Chatelaine-inspired purse
Chatelaine purse of olive green chamois with front side covered with silver beads. Semicircular metal frame in floral design; trim of looped silver beads. Chain handle with larger ring at center; flip closure. Clasp stamped "PAT.JUL.2.01" Measures 13 cm in diameter.
Chauffer's Uniform Greatcoat
Man's chauffeur's uniform greatcoat of black wool with black astrakhan (3 day old lamb) fur collar. The full-length overcoat is double-breasted, with long sleeves and a flap pocket at each hip. Torso lined in heavy brown muton. Maker's label inside pocket, part printed, part filled in by hand: "Lexington / National Tailoring Co., Inc / Better quality uniforms / 851 Lexington Ave., N.Y. / Name: John Forsythe / Date: 10/31/34 No.: 9622" NRA "Blue Eagle" label inside pocket Stamped on inner side of lining: "Taskinlamb"
Check heels
Pumps of Prince of Wales plaid wool in gray with pink and brown check (matching a suit). The shoes are designed with a gently pointed toe and plain upper. Lined in metallic silver kid. The 3" French heel is covered in same fabric. Sole lining reads "DAL CO' / ROMA" Handwritten style number(?) inside both shoes: "2231"
Checkerboard necktie
Man's kipper necktie of navy blue silk with overall gold four-square and single red and white square motif with gold line accents. Blade tip accented with gold checkerboard design. Four-in-hand style. Lined in brown silk jacquard in circumscribed "V" motif. Designer label: Valentino / Cravatte / Made in Italy Retailer label: 100% Silk / Neiman-Marcus / Made in Italy
Cheetah faux fur top hat
Top hat of faux cheetah fur in "Mad Hatter" inspired style. Curved, wired brim; 8" flat-topped crown. Black grosgrain ribbon headband; unlined. Designer label: Todd / Oldham Milliner's label: Denise / Caruso
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
Chelsea boots
Man’s Chelsea style boots of black leather. Label: Hanan & Son
Chelsea-style boots
Pair of men's heeled Chelsea-style low boots of black leather. Designed with slightly pointed toes, the black leather uppers are of smooth calf(?) leather lower section, and black ostrich leather upper section. Zipper opening on instep side of each. 1" heel of modified Cuban style. On outside edge near ankle of each is small circular metal stud with black and gold Cardin logo/monogram. Designer's stamp inside: "Pierre Cardin / Paris - New York / Made in Spain" Stamped inside: "28221 8M 75" sand "4483" Stamped on sole of each: "8"
Chemise
Chemise of white cotton. Below-knee length. Wide rounded neckline edged with bobbin lace. Very short sleeves edged with same lace. Upper part of neckline and sleeves with white bands embroidered with white floral motifs and ribbons, alternating with bands of inset lace. No labels in garment.
Chemise
Chemise of white cotton with lace and embroidery on bodice, round neckline, sleeveless, natural waistline, tucking lace at lower skirt.
Chemise
Chemise of white cotton, wide round neckline trimmed with narrow band of lace, flutter sleeves trimmed in lace, at center front a round bib connected to the neckline, perhaps serving as a dickey, loose silhouette, knee length
Chemise
Chemise of off-white cotton with delicate embroidered, open-work lace at trim and bib insert; fabric is gathered at center-front below bib; pin tucks at hem; sleeveless and full-length.
Chemise
Black silk/crepe de chine chemise with wide neck cut low in back, ribbon runs through lace insertion over shoulders. Round arm holes, long narrow legs buttoning down the back. All over design of lace insertion. Trim = lace and ribbon Size 12
Chemise dress
Chemise dress of peach and beige mouselaine, "flapper" dress. Sleeveless. Rounded neckline. Heavily beaded in stylized scrolling floral/fan forms of rhinestones, white/moonstone bugle beads, clear seed beads, rhinestones, and metallic thread. 3 tiers of self ruffle alternating peach, beige, peach at lower skirt.
Chemise dress
Beige silk semi-fitted chemise dress. Designer Label: Nora O'Brian
Chesterfield coat
Woman's Chesterfield coat of navy wool. Single breasted with hidden button fly closure; bound buttonholes. Notched lapel with black velvet collar. Long two-piece sleeves with two nonfunctioning buttons on vented cuff. Welt pocket at left breast. Single vent at center back with hidden button closure. Lined in navy silk crepe. Embroidered label at center back neckline: "The first and original / Woman's Chesterfield coat / Designed by Helen Cookman / and belonging to / Mrs. Stanley Marcus" Designer label: Helen Cookman / New York Retailer's label: Neiman-Marcus / Dallas
Chicken-wire tiara
Headpiece of chicken wire, sequins, and beads. The bandeau or tiara form has a base of curved metal fitting across the wearer's head, on top of which is a segment of chicken wire which is embellished with sequins, glittery material, beads, and one small rhinestone brooch at center.
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