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Pantsuit
Evening pantsuit of ivory, blue, and black striped silk consisting of three pieces: a) Mid-length jacket of vertically striped silk with very wide, straight sleeves. Center front opening with no closure. Attached shoulder pads. (b) Pants of matching silk. Full-length, with center back snaps and hook-and-eye closure. Designed to fit loosely, with drawstring waist. (c) Short sleeved tank-style top of matching silk. Sleeveless, with round neckline. The hem, armholes, and neckline are trimmed in black. Each piece has designer's label "Oscar de la Renta".
Hat
Hat with "Pineapple" crown. The domed crown of green felted rabbit fur is worked by gathering, "pinching" and seaming to create a surface resembling a pineapple. Around the hat "orbit" two bands of taupe felted rabbit fur edged in green grosgrain ribbon. They are connected on opposite sides of the hat and extend out into the space around the crown. Crossing the ribbons at one attachment point is a green felted rabbit fur "sheath" from which extend three long pheasant feathers. Inner hatband of green grosgrain ribbon, and with taupe felt lining the inside of the crown. Sewn to the inner hatband is designer's label: "Ian / D"
Hat
Hat of brown and coral pink felted rabbit fur. The high cylindrical crown has alternating horizontal stripes of brown and coral pink rabbit fur, with thin bands of gold lamé cording between the bands. The low, sloping, narrow brim is of brown fur with a visible lining of pink fur. Tied around the base of the crown is a double-strand of the gold lamé cording, knotted at side with hanging ends. The hat has an inner white grosgrain ribbon hatband, and is lined in grey felt. Sewn to the inner ribbon band is designer's label: "Ian / D"
Evening Gown
Evening gown of tulle, chiffon, and silk in antique gold and pale champagne. Dress is composed of appliqued bands of pintucked organdy edged with antique gold silk blend ribbon on pale champagne tulle, the appliques forming scalloped sections all over dress. Empire waist, strapless with sweetheart neckline. Full skirt, scalloped lower hem. Center back closure with five hidden snaps, zipper, eleven hook and eyes. From cups at bodice extend long rectangular panels of champagne tulle which cross at decollatage and drape over shoulders. Inner bodice is "free floating" and attached only at neckline, heavily boned with petersham belt. Underskirt consists of eight layers of gold silk tulle gathered at waist, inner attached petticoat with fifteen inch deep ruffle of four layers of same gold silk tulle, wide stiffened hemline at bottom of innermost layer of stiffened silk organza. Designer label: "Oscar de la Renta" Retailer label: "Bergdorf Goodman" Care/content label: "R06 / 8E610 / 10 / Made in U S A" Reverse of care/content label: "Shell: 50% Silk / 50% metal / Lining: 80% silk / 20% cotton / Exclusive / Embroidery / Spot Clean Only"
Ensemble - Blouse and Skirt
Ensemble of light blue douppioni silk. Blouse styled as a sleeveless vest with notched collar and center front button closure, high armscyes styled like a halter. Straight skirt of self.
Skirt suit
Three-piece ensemble of pink polyester/rayon lamé. A) Jacket. Notched collar with deep lapel. Shaped waist. Single button closure with loop; button is pink plastic with central metal and rhinestone cluster. Long suit sleeves with single matching button at each cuff. Two inset pockets at sides, only one partly opened. Lined in red polyester; shoulder pads. Label at inside back collar: "Mackie / by / Bob Mackie" On back of this label is hand-written tag "Robert Black". Left seam: "Bob Mackie / 91 % polyester / 9% rayon / Dry Clean Only / Made in USA / Size: 6". Note on back in handwriting: "Robert Black". B) Skirt. No waistband. Mid-length; straight style. Inner slip attached at waistband of same fabric. Side closure with 6" hidden zipper. Handwritten labels: "Robert Black" C) Camisole style blouse with spaghetti straps. Zipper closure at left side running almost entire length. Hem comes to points at center front and back. Same labels as jacket. Lined in same material.
"Goddess of Mystery" jacket
Jacket of purple and black embroidered silk with black beaded trim. 3/4 length. Main back panel is appliqué collage of black, white and gold silk patchwork with gold and black lace floral motif, a stag and female mystical figure. Center front opening with no closure. Lined in purple silksynthetic. Designer's label at center back neckline: "Amy Zerner"
Sheath dress
Sheath style dress of soft, pale brown alpaca/wool blend tweed. Slightly funneled neckline and raglan, cap sleeves. Knee-length. Center back zipper closure with hook & eye. Lined in tan silk/Lycra crepe. Designer's label at back neckline: "Vera Wang" Size, care and fabric labels at left side seam.
Coat
Coat of butter yellow cashmere. Tent-style coat with A-line flare, just above knee-length. Long sleeves. Center front closure with three buttons. Two large patch pockets at front hips. Four box pleats on back. Unlined, but with band of yellow material inside back running from armhole to armhole to help keep the structure of the back pleats. Label: "Valentino / Made in Italy".
Ensemble
Ensemble. A) Dress of heavy, "felted", dusty pink wool. Sheath-style dress, loose fitting, calf-length. Rounded neckline, sleeveless. Blanket stitch decorative stitching on bodice, and around hem, neck, and armscye. Center back zipper. Lined in matching color silk. Designer's label: "Pierre Balmain / Paris" Handwritten couture number: "74115" B) Coat of heavy, "felted" green wool. Calf length; flat collar lined in pink; pink decorative blanket stitching on bodice and around collar, wrists, and hem; one button at neck and three buttons at waist; side slit pockets; long sleeves with three self-covered buttons; lined in pink wool matching dress. Attached shoulder pads. Designer's label: "Pierre Balmain / Paris" Handwritten couture label underneath: "17h11h Hiver 2000"
Coat
...Coat of rust-colored acrylic. 3/4 length sleeves with roll back cuffs. Calf-length. Center front is cut at a diagonal from the waist up with a 2" piece attached with rounded corners. Welt front pockets; pockets are almost vertical. Designer's label: "Pierre Balmain / Paris" Handwritten couture label behind: "174113 hiver 2000"
Ensemble
A) Top of cream cashmere with round scoop neckline embellished with aqua and crystal faceted gem-like beads of various shpes and sizes short sleeves; hip length, 3'' opening at center-back neckline with hook and eye closure at top. Designer and size label at center back B) Pants of bright aqua cotton/silk blend; crisp, flat fabric has light blue contrast stitch; 2'' waistband with contrast stitch of 4 horizontal lines; 2 horizontal slit pockets at front; full-length, straight leg. Designer label at center back, another label appears to have been cut.
Ensemble
Ensemble of pale tan cotton twill. A) Jacket of twill with round, collarless neckline and zip front closure; long sleeves slightly extended at shoulder by a separate fabric panel; princess seams to upper waist ends at separate panel of fabric; hip length, flaring from waist to hip; lined in tan silk crepe-like material. Designer label at center back: "Oscar de la Renta" "Made in Italy" B) Skirt of same is knee-length with large zipper closure at center front from waist to slit at bottom of skirt; 2 horizontal slit pockets at hips with exposed large zipper of silver metal; 2 hook and eye closures on waistband. Designer label at center back: "Oscar de la Renta" Combined size/care/content label at center back. Size 8; "Made in Italy" C) Pants of same are slightly tapered to ankle-length; 2 slant pockets at sides; hook and eye closure at waist. Designer label at center back: "Oscar de la Renta" Combined size/care/content label at center back. Size 8; "Made in Italy"
Ensemble
Ensemble: a) Skirt of bright teal, floral quilted silk/wool blend; full-length, straight skirt; 14 1/2" slit at CB. Waistline and suspenders of ribbed, green ribbon fully attached to skirt; CB zip closure with hinge and snap at ribbon waist; fully lined in turquoise blue silk. b) Top of self fabric; sleeveless, vest like top with ties at ends which wrap around to back; left tie fits into right side slit and ties in back creating a V-neckline; fully lined. Label: "Oscar de la Renta"
Evening ensemble
Evening ensemble of olive green sequined chiffon and textured green taffeta. A) Top of olive green chiffon embellished in green sequins and green, light green iridescent and black seed beads throughout. Sleeveless with asymmetric shoulder widths and round neckline. Center back zipper closure with hook & eye. Lined in olive green chiffon. Designer' label at center back neckline: "Vera Wang" Size "4" tag at base of designer label. B) Skirt of textured olive green silk/viscose blend taffeta. Full length; A-line silhouette. Released pleat with tie of self-fabric at each side. Left side hidden zipper and hook & bar on 1" waistband. Lined in gray/green silk. Designer's label at center back waist: "Vera Wang" Fiber content/cleaning instructions tag and size "4" tag at base of designer label.
Dress
Dress of black satin and sheer silk; knee-length; sheath silhouette; satin creates a halter dress; sheer silk covers back and front armholes; low v-neck; front waist seam curves into back princess seams on skirt; front princess seams on skirt; curved triangular section above waist seam in front covering stomach; waistline darts on front bodice; center back zipper, black lining. 26.5" waist. Designer label inside near zipper: "CHADO / ralph rucci"
Evening dress
Dress of tan silk and black silk lace.
Skirt
Skirt of pink silk blend; 1" waistband; center back invisible zipper; knee-length; pink silk lining with brocaded Escada monogram throughout.
Ensemble
Ensemble of muted pink-orange silk shantung with exposed seams. A) Top has high round neckline with 9 inch slit down the center front; elbow-length flared sleeves with 1 inch slit at wrist; hip length; 2 inch slits at back along seams; zip at left-back with hook-and-eye closure; silk lining Label: Designer Label "CHADO / ralph rucci" B) Pants of self fabric with long tapered leg; 1 inch waistband with belt loops; 2 horizontal slit pockets at front; 2 patch pockets at back; center-front zip with hook-and-eye closure and single inner button; silk lining Label: Designer label "CHADO / ralph rucci"
Skirt suit
Skirt suit of black wool blend: (a) Jacket; hip-length; barrel shaped; no closure; center front and hem are curved; long front shoulder darts; curved waist seam; front armhole princess seams continue onto ¾ length dolman sleeves; back yoke seam continues onto sleeves; back has collar extension; self lining; (b) Skirt; knee-length; straight skirt; princess seams; front and back panels have horizontal seams 1 ½" from waist; side panels have horizontal seams 5" from hem; slit and zipper on left back princess seam; black lining.
Evening ensemble
Ensemble of black silk and beads; (a) Coat of heavy silk; funnel collar; front and back neckline darts; knee-length barrel silhouette; 4 buttons at center front; curved seam above chest extends from center front to halfway to side seam; double welt pockets; ¾ length dolman sleeves; curved back waist seam; center back seam above waist; black lining; (b) Skirt of heavy silk; knee-length and peg-topped; front has diagonal seams from waist to side seam; princess seams curve 2" from waist and join at center back; black lining; (c) Blouse of sheer silk with tiny black beads scattered all over; densely placed across chest and back; jewel neckline; long sleeves; front and back princess seams to horizontal seam below chest; center back zipper.
Dress Ensemble
Dress ensemble of black velvet.
Dress
Dress of black sheer knit. Cowl neckline is self-faced; sleeveless; knee-length. Bottom has three rows of looped strips of fabric. Lined in black sheer organza.
Evening robe
Coat of lightweight turquoise silk taffeta with multi-colored floral embroidery trim and floral embroidered shapes throughout. Coat has 15 gold buttons down CF with orange enamel and crystal rhinestones; wide, full-length sleeves; sewn pintucks at CF and CB which open into pleats; full-length, with train; unlined. Coat has a robe-like appearance. Designer's label at cb neckline: "Oscar de la Renta", handwritten number: "5658(?)"; Illegible note; "Sample = Medium" "Made / In U.S.A."
Suit
Suit of gray, brown, beige colored soft tweed wool: A) Jacket. Bermuda collar; two welt pockets. Fully lined; princess seamed. Four brown buttons and three snaps at center front. Three brown buttons on each cuff; blanket stitched around outside edges. Center back neckline label: "Pierre Balmain / Paris" Handwritten couture number behind: "174116.hiver 2000" b) Skirt. Straight cut; princess seams. Lined; no waistband or facing.
Leather skirt
Skirt of black leather. Knee-length, cut-out geometric flower design on bottom part of skirt; hem cut in same design; black beads outline flowers; scattered black sequins. Side centered zipper with hook and eye; no waistband. Designer's label center back: "Oscar de la Renta"
Suit
Ensemble of navy and white wool. a) Coat of navy and white wool loose weave, navy upturned French cuffs match navy silk collar, blanket stitched around outside edges, 5 navy silk covered buttons at center front; navy lining. b) Skirt, matching loose weave navy and white wool, a-line shape. c) Shell of navy silk. Sleeveless, five buttons at center back, tucks at waist front and back. d) Belt of navy leather.
Evening dress
Dress of black silk and chiffon; strapless; full length; bodice is silk quilted in horizontal rows in 5 horizontal sections; top section attaches just below the bust and has 2 darts; 3rd and 4th sections join at waistline; bottom section goes over the hips and joins to a full knife-pleated chiffon skirt with a knife-pleated chiffon ruffle in the seam; CB zipper; 5 black silk bows at CB from neckline to waist; 19 tiny black non-working buttons down CB below the bows and ending at chiffon skirt; black silk lining. 9 layers of crinoline: From outside: 2 layers of knife-pleated chiffon; 5 layers of net; 1 layer of foundation net/interfacing; 1 layer of stiff net with heavy hem. Inner layer/lining of silk with heavy hem and stiffening. Designer Label: Vera Wang
Necktie
Men's tie of grey-blue silk faille in four-in-hand style.
Romper and shirt
Little boy’s jon jon shorts of navy blue and green cotton plaid with smocked bib depicting dinosaurs. Button closure across shoulders with snaps at crotch. Lined in white cotton. Designer's label: "Anavini" B) White cotton shirt piped at sleeve cuffs and around collar with plaid matching the jon jon. Short sleeves; pointed collar. Center front button closure.
Velveteen suit
Little boy’s three piece suit of black cotton velveteen. A) Jacket. Single breasted; long sleeves. Welt side pockets. Lined in black polyester. Designer's label: "Eiseman" B) Suspender shorts. Suspenders attached in back and button in front. Elastic waist. C) Shirt of white cotton pique. Short sleeves; Peter Pan collar with piped edges. Center front button closure.
Girl's dress
Little girl’s dress of light peach silk organza with satin stripe. High waist with douppioni silk bodice and narrow tie at back. Sleeveless with bows on shoulders. Center back zipper closure. Lined in ivory acetate; extra under layer of ivory acetate with ruffle net at hem. Designer's label: "Helena"
Metal chinchin
Maraca (chinchin) of silver metal. Sphere shaped rattle with a flat-banded circumference, a pointed top and short handle on bottom.
Parachios mask
Parachicos mask of painted wood. Black side whiskers and goatee.
Sneakers
Sneakers of blue velvet with synthetic leather details. Velcro closures at sides of tongue and hidden laces underneath. Adidas logo embroidered on tongue. Three stripes (Adidas logo) on sides and across tongue. Rubber toebox with script “Alpha Zeta.” Yellow designer signature embroidered on outside sides. Adidas logo embroidered at center back, beneath rubberized crossover strip. Size US 10.5 Label: Y-3
Two-tone sneakers
Sneakers of black synthetic knit and white leather with white rubber toebox. White topstitching and perforations creating three stripes (Adidas logo). Adidas logo embroidered at center back. Yellow designer signature embroidered on outside sides. Size US 9.5
Silk blouse
Blouse of rust-colored silk. Princess seams; collar extends to form long scarf. Long sleeves; cuffs with placket and button closure. Gathers at center front neckline. Center back seam opens at top with two buttons as closure.
Dress ensemble
Ensemble of pale blue silk faille. a) Dress in sheath style. Rounded, shallow neckline; sleeveless; princess seaming; knee-length. Center back zipper with eye-and-hook closure at top. Pale blue silk lining; 3 inch hem line. Designer's label at left of zipper: Bill Blass / Made in U.S.A / of Imported Fabric Three care labels at inside left waist. Size label at inside left waist: "8" b) Coat has open front with high, round neckline and wrist length tapered sleeves. Knee-length; flaring to hem. Slit pockets at waist; lined in ecru silk. Designer's label at back neckline: Bill Blass
Coat ensemble
Coat ensemble. a) Blouse of rust-colored silk. Princess seams; collar extends to form long scarf. Long sleeves; cuffs with placket and button closure. Gathers at center front neckline. Center back seam opens at top with two buttons as closure. b) Skirt of burgundy acrylic. Straight style with slit at center front. Below knee length; 1" waistband. Center back zipper closure with button on waistband. Lined in matching burgundy synthetic. Designer label: Yves Saint Laurent / rive gauche Evidence of label removed. c) Overcoat of burgundy acrylic. Calf-length; notched lapel; side slit pockets hidden in princess seams. Long, two-piece sleeves with three non-functioning buttons on sleeve vents. Single button closure. Lined in black jacquard with "YSL" logo motif. Designer label: Yves Sain Laurent / rive gauche Evidence of label removed. d) Belt of brown leather; 1" wide. Rectangular gold buckle stamped "Yves Saint Laurent."
Evening shoes
Shoes of black mesh with black velvet and beads in a floral motif along pointed tip. Two black ribbon straps that tie up the ankle; set under heel with open shank. Left and Right: "Sergio Rossi"
Beaded necklace
Maasai tribal choker necklace. Choker is styled as a 1” wide band of alternating vertical bands of red and black wheat beads separated by spacers of white plastic simulating ivory. The bottom of the choker is trimmed with a row of yellow seed beads from which hang 1” pieces of silver chain ending with circular silver paillettes. Tie closure.
Beaded necklace
Maasai tribal choker necklace. Choker is styled as a 1-1/2” beaded band in vertical rows of orange, red, green, white and black with large mother-of-pearl button at center front and two smaller buttons on the sides. The bottom of the choker is trimmed in alternating black and white wheat beads and has a scalloped edge of orange seed beads from which hang 1” pieces of silver chain ending with circular silver paillettes. Tie closure.
Neckpiece
Southwestern Native American Indian half breastplate. Breastplate is formed by three vertical rows of 3” imitation hairpipe bone and brass, red, blue and light blue beads separated by leather thongs. The bottom row is formed by 2” imitation hairpipe bone and brass, red, blue and light blue beads ending in brass bells. Padded leather suede band forms neckpiece for over the neck.
Beaded earrings
Pair of Maasai earrings of multicolor seed beads in circular shape with two hanging strands of matching beads ending in cowrie shells.
Ear cuffs
Pair of Maasai ear cuff style earrings. Could be worn separately or as a pair. A) Arch of cuff is black seed beads trimmed with red and white beads and silver paillettes on short pieces of chain. Rectangular base is of white beads with green, red and black triangular designs separated by a blue plastic spacer. Three 2” strands of wheat beads, chain and silver paillettes hang from the base of the rectangular section. B) Arch of cuff is orange seed beads trimmed with black, white and red beads and silver paillettes on short pieces of chain. Rectangular base is of white beads with red, black and orange triangular designs separated by a blue plastic spacer. Three strands of wheat beads, chain and silver paillettes hang from the base of the rectangular section.
Beaded necklace
Maasai face neckpiece of multicolored seed beads trimmed in silver hanging paillettes. Headpiece is designed with central ½” wide vertical band with triangular lower(?) section and semicircular upper(?) section. Center band of two rows of beads forms headband.
Bead necklaces
Masai necklace of three separate graduated rings. Rings are beaded in alternating vertical rows of red, white, blue, orange, white and green. Each ring closes with a handmade wire hook & eye.
Beaded earrings
Pair of Maasai earrings in open oval design of blue, white, red, and green vertical bands. Earrings are bordered in blue beads on the interior and a row of yellow and alternating blue/white rows around the exterior.
Wedding necklace
Maasai wedding necklace. Necklace is constructed as a 1-1/2” wide circular neckpiece beaded in predominantly black and blue seed beads with a trapezoidal placket hanging from the center front bottom. Three strands of seed beads, two white with a center strand of black, hang from the base of the trapezoidal placket; each strand ends in a cowrie shell. The entire necklace is bordered in alternating black and white seed beads with the interior of the circular neckpiece being lined in two rows of light blue seed beads. Necklace closes with a handmade wire hook & eye.
Collar-style necklace
Maasai collar style necklace beaded in predominant shades of orange and yellow. Necklace is constructed of three circular bands of beading in uniform pattern wired together. The three bands are not connected at the center back and each separate ring closes with its own handmade wire hook & eye.
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