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1840s Style Dress
Design for an 1840s ladies dress. Sketch depicts female in full length front and left side views with sleeve view in upper left corner and back bodice view in upper right corner. Measurements/descriptions typewritten in German at bottom center.
Baby shoes
Baby booties of pink and ivory gingham cotton with ribbed ivory fabric ankle.
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"
Ball gown
Ballgown of beaded light blue silk satin. A) Dress: sleeveless, princess-line, flared, full-length evening gown with moderate square neckline. Overlay bodice detail of matching aqua satin. The overbodice has a slightly empire line with side panels extending over the hips. The overbodice is intricately pieced and embellished with cutwork details and beading. The cutwork treatment extends across the wide shoulder straps, down the bodice front and back and then completely covers the side panels. The beading incorporates clear rhinestones with square pillow-shaped studs in varying shades of aqua and turquoise. The beading was based on the tile work incorporated in the Southland Center, Dallas, Texas. The full, flared skirt is tacked into four wide inverted knife pleats down the front and it is asymmetrically pleated across the back. Center back zipper closure to hipline with a single hook&loop at midback neckline. Placket closure secured with one snap and one hook&eye. The skirt is lined with heavy white pellon and has a horsehair reinforced hem. Label located over inside front bustline. B) Petticoat: full-length, gored, ten panel petticoat of iridescent turquoise/aqua silk satin. Narrow waistband with center back placket opening secured with two hook&eyes. Horsehair reinforced hem.
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".
Ballgown
Design for ballgown. Colored sketch in light blue of gown with sweetheart neckline and off-the-shoulder net accents. Bodice wraps and extends down sides to gather under top tier of skirt. Full length,very full round skirt.
Ballgown
Design for ballgown. Colored sketch in orange of full length gown with V-shaped surplus neckline; elbow length sleeves wrap and insert into top of sleeve. Full, A-lined skirt is pleated with asymmetrical top tier.
Ballgown
Design for evening or ball gown. Color sketch in pink and blue illustrates front view of a gown with strapless neckline and left side, fan-shaped skirt detail. Designer's notes on sections of skirt detail.
Ballgown
Design sketch for ballgown. Colored sketch of full length gown in large floral pattern. Full, A-line skirt scalloped at center front with large bow trim at hemline. Strapless neckline; elbow length sleeves with apparent see-through extensions to wrist.
Ballgown
Design for ballgown. Colored sketch of full length gown trimmed with floral accents around strapless neckline and at hips. Full, A-line skirt; short sleeves.
Ballgown
Ballgown of black silk taffeta. Halter straps with neckline in modified sweetheart style with folds. Fitted, boned bodice with straight silhouette. Full length with mermaid tail ruffle of two layers of black tulle below knees. Back bustle/train of black taffeta with ruffle over four layers of black tulle; attaches to back with hook & eyes and snaps. Center back zipper closure. Designer label: Howard Greer / Beverly Hills Retailer label: Neiman-Marcus Size tag: 14
Bandeau Hat
Bandeau hat of black feathers. Dark maroon satin ribbon at center front and veil.
Bathing suit
Swimsuit of black and ivory nylon faille.
Beaded evening dress
Ballgown of pale platinum satin embroidered with crystal beads, silver and white bugle beads, crystal teardrops, rhinestones and sequins in floral designs. Sleeveless with modified sweetheart neckline and deep V-shaped back. Full length; full skirt. Raised waist is piped with same fabric. Center back zipper supported with three hook & eyes. Interior of bodice is of matching satin with silver bugle beads and rhinestones at shoulders and is lined in netting with boning. Petersham of white grosgrain ribbon at waist with attached interior peplum support. Understructure of dress is stiffened linen canvas with matching satin lining. Designer's label at left underarm: "Galanos" Retailer's label on inside seam of outer dress at lower left: "Neiman-Marcus"
Beaded evening dress
Ballgown of pale platinum satin embroidered with crystal beads, silver and white bugle beads, crystal teardrops, rhinestones and sequins in floral designs. Sleeveless with modified sweetheart neckline and deep V-shaped back. Full length; full skirt. Raised waist is piped with same fabric. Center back zipper supported with three hook & eyes. Interior of bodice is of matching satin with silver bugle beads and rhinestones at shoulders and is lined in netting with boning. Petersham of white grosgrain ribbon at waist with attached interior peplum support. Understructure of dress is stiffened linen canvas with matching satin lining. Designer's label at left underarm: "Galanos" Retailer's label on inside seam of outer dress at lower left: "Neiman-Marcus"
Beaded evening dress
Evening gown of heavily beaded beige silk satin. The bodice of the full-length gown has an empire waist, a wide scoop neckline, and is sleeveless. Princess seaming and internal boning at center front of the neckline. The skirt has fullness from the widening of the panels. Skirt and lower part of the bodice are beaded with floral/foliate forms in pinks, browns, yellows, clear and iridescent beads. The upper part of the bodice, in a deep band around neckline, back, and straps, is totally covered in iridescent sequins, beaded flower heads in bronze/brown and clear beads. Bodice is lined and has internal structures to help support and give form to the gown. Skirt is lined with stiff netting, and has an internal attached net crinoline. Center back zipper closure with hook-and-eye at top. No labels in garment.
Beaded hatlet
Hatlet of orange beaded mesh.
Beige leather sandals
Sandals of light brown leather constructed of narrow straps creating a circle at the top of the foot, slingback style, insole trimmed in white leather, very low heel. Markings: "Romanza's"
Beret
Beret of light beige or cream colored angora wool. Machine knit, hand-finished. Italian import. Label sewn inside: "Made in Italy" Measurements: 26cm diameter.
Beret
Hat in beret style of green suede. Beaded; round crown. Lined in yellow faille; black lace headband.
Beret
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 ribbon. Maker's label sewn to inner hatband: "Chez Henriette".
Black leather shoes
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"
Black pumps
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"
Black shoe
Shoe of black faille fabric. Square toe; medium height; clear lucite heel. Black faille pumps, clear lucite heel. Markings: "life stride"
Black suede gloves
Gloves of black suede in mousquetaire style. Slip-on; elbow length. Full-piqué seams on fourchette.
Blouse
Blouse of silk twill in horizontal bands of salmon, purple and peach with "Emilio" signature in horizontal black bands separating color blocks.
Blouse
Blouse of ecru gaberdine wool. Convertible collar. Sleeveless with wrapped closure on left with 5 hook & eyes. Slightly fitted. Fully lined in cream colored silk.
Blue pump
Evening pumps of blue suede. Shoes have pointed toes and are lined in a blue/gray leather. 3 1/4" high stiletto heels of black leather, flaring slightly at base. Designer's stamp: Herbert Levine Retailer's stamp: Shoes / Nordstrom's / Portland - Seattle Handwritten inside shoe: "8AA H5101 / 25218" Measurements: Length: 25 cm Width: 8cm Height: 16cm Heel: 8cm (3 1/4") high on axis w/cap
Boater hat
Sailor/boater style hat of ochre straw. Trimmed with bird of self; 2 combs. Headband of gold thread rick rack.; lined in gold tulle.
Bodice Sketches
Designs for dress bodices. Outline sketch illustrates views for five different bodice designs.
Box handbag
Wooden box purse with white vinyl loop handles secured with brass/gold plated studs. Front of box with painted design of seven various colored birds on a branch. Titled in painting: "for the birds . . . ". Signed in painting: "ec / [copyright symbol]". Hinged lid painted with single bird on a branch. Interior of box with evidence of now missing oval mirror.
Box handbag
Box handbag of blond colored wood with hand-painted green turtle design accented with green teardrop beads and white flower beads. Two green starbursts painted in top corners of lid; titled "poki" at bottom right and "ec" designer initial and copyright symbol at bottom left. Brass hinged lid with gold ball flip clip closure; single white arched handle with gold tips. Interior top contains mirror; unfinished wood on interior. Designer's stamp inside reads: "Copyright / Enid Collins" Measurements: Width: 8 1/2" Height: 4" , without handle Height: 9 1/4", with handle Depth: 1 3/4"
Boy's romper
Boy's romper of white cotton. Detachable shorts are high waisted sailor style with four buttons at the inseam. Short sleeves with 1/2" cuffs; peter pan collar trimmed with white eyelet lace. Center front of shirt has horizontal pin tucked pleating with two vertical pieces sewn over the top, each an equal distance from center front; trimmed with three tiny decorative buttons at neckline. Shirt buttons in back with four buttons with six larger pearlized buttons (two missing) for attaching shirt to shorts. Maker's label: A-Lad-'N-Togs
Boy's shorts suit
Little boy's shorts suit of white cotton. Top and bottom are detachable at waistline with six buttons. A) Shirt has short sleeves and Peter Pan collar trimmed with red piping at edge. Front of shirt has six sewn down vertical pleats centered evenly at center front. Below collar on front is red embroidered "hello" design with birds at each end. Center back button closure. B) Shorts have darts at the back and covered snaps at inseam. Bottom back of shorts have red embroidered "good bye" and then two birds flying to the right. Designer's label at center front waist: "Florence Wiseman / Custom Made"
Breton Hat
Breton hat of black fur felt. The domed crown is encircled at base by a wide band of black grosgrain ribbon, with flat bow at back. The wide brim extends outwards, then curves up sharply, to about 1/3 of height of crown. The brim is faced/lined with same black fur felt. Crown is unlined, with inner black grosgrain ribbon hatband. Manufacturer's stamp inside crown: "20 % / Mohair / MAHARA / 70% Wool / Henry Pollak Inc / New York"
Breton Hat
Breton hat of navy blue woven straw. The high, domed crown is surrounded by the circular brim which extends out and curves up sharply, creating a wall around the crown. Hat is unlined, with inner dark blue grosgrain ribbon hatband. Maker's label on inner hatband: "Parkridge / Exclusives"
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