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Day dress
Dress of dark gray ribbed wool in surplice, wrap style. Closes on left of bodice with three brown plastic shank button stamped “Fendi” inside an arrow. Street length; long dolman sleeves with closure of two matching buttons at cuff. When closed, dress forms a basque waistline. Asymmetric neckline. Modified continental pockets at sides. Unlined; lightly padded shoulders. Designer's label: "Roma / Fendi 365 / by Conir" Size and content/care (illegible) tags at base of designer label.
Wool coat
Coat of black textured wool in a pattern of wide herringbone stripes. Two patch pockets at left and right bust and two flap pockets (unopened) at hips. Turndown collar; long sleeves with 3" rolled cuffs with rounded vent at outside. Closure of five brass buttons with V logo encircled by laurel leaves; 21" center back vent. Fully lined in black synthetic. Designer Label: Valentino / V / Miss V / Made in Italy / Fabrique en Itale
Silk ensemble
Ensemble of black silk. A) Shirt of black silk with shirt collar and notched lapel; horizontal pleats around middle; silk chiffon over shoulders and top back 3/4 cuff sleeves; floor length sash tie at back; 6 self-covered buttons down front. Designer label at center back; Size, care and authenticity labels at left side seam. Size 42. B) Pants of self fabric; straight wide leg with finished edge and fringe; slant pockets at sides and two faux welt pockets at back. Designer label at center back; Size, care and authenticity labels at right side seam. Size 42.
Formal coat
Coat of brown and tan herringbone wool. Frock-style, flared to knee, with notched collar. One row of double-breasted buttons at waist. Square patch pockets at hip. Two-piece sleeves with turn-back cuffs. Front and back princess seams, back vent, back waist seam angles up to a point at CB. Brown silk lining. Labels: "Valentino / Made in Italy"; evidence of removed label.
Evening ensemble
Evening ensemble of black silk a) jacket has painted collar with black decorative trim; no closure; hip length; unfitted with balloon hem created by turning hem up 11" with an elastic edge to gather fullness; long sleeves tucked into large one-button turn-back cuffs with black decorative trim; unlined b) full-length skirt; 12 gores flare from knee; side zipper; 2 25" pieces of fabric doubled over and sewn into each seam c) shirt has sheer bodice and sleeves; pointed collar; rounded peplum is hip length; 4 buttons at CF on bodice; 2 buttons at CF on collar stand; long sleeves tuck into large one button cuffs d) pants are silk satin; 1½" waistband with side button; side zipper; top-stitching down front crease of legs; slit pockets are angled; unlined
Day dress
Day dress of off-white wool knit. Below knee length. V-shaped yoke with asymmetrical turndown collar; large gold-tone metal Coco Chanel shank button on collar and 3 smaller matching buttons on yoke. Two front diagonal welt pockets with flaps. Long modified dolman sleeves on dropped shoulders with 3" folded cuff and three matching gold-tone buttons. Princess seam at back. Center back closure of 5 cream colored plastic buttons under placket with snap and two matching gold-tone buttons on collar; collar folds over buttons and secures with second set of buttonholes. Lined in cream silk jacquard with CC logo; shoulder pads. Designer's label at center back neckline: "Chanel / Boutique"
Black ensemble
a) Jacket of black polyester ; long sleeves with three buttons on each cuff and vent; princess seams; black lining; b) Skirt of black polyester; waistband; black lining; knee-length; c) belt of black patent leather.
Skirt
Skirt of navy blue crinkled wool, with elastic waist, long yoke and deep ruffle. Designer Label: Romeo Gigli
Skirt ensemble
Suit, with a) jacket of black wool, deep v-neck, double-breasted seams with single button closure, straight sleeves b) a-line skirt of purple, green and black striped wool; pleated c) Belt of black imitation reptile skin pattern with tan leather backing
Crepe dress
Dress of black wool crepe. Floor length, with long black velvet raglan sleeves with 2" zipper at cuffs and shoulder pads. Round open plunging neckline with 12" slit at center front from neck down, with single button at neck, the neckline trimmed in velvet. Four-inch fringe at hem. Pockets in side seams. Lined in black crepe. Labels: "Valentino / Boutique"; Size (8); "Made in Italy";
Pants ensemble
Ensemble of black knit wool; A) Shirt with no collar; shoulder pads; 3 buttons on each shoulder seam; front flap with 3 buttons on each side; 2 buttons at cuff; long sleeve; B) Pants of wool; pleated at waist; slightly tapered leg.
Cropped jacket
Short cropped jacket of black velvet embellished with black silk braid, beads and sequins in reptile design. Black satin lapels; long sleeves. Designer's label: "Haute Couture / Givenchy" Couture number behind designer's label: "82309"
Tiered wool skirt
Skirt of brown wool. 3 tiers. brown and beige yarn fringe as trim at hem and each tier. Designer Label: Saint Laurent / rive gauche / Made in France / Paris
Wrap skirt
Wrap skirt of medium blue wool. 2 pleats front and back. Knee length.
Evening dress
Evening dress and belt. A) Dress of black silk taffeta and velvet. Bateau neckline of silk taffeta. Velvet bodice with long straight sleeves. Four velvet buttons at wrists. Asymmetrical taffeta peplum with floor length velvet skirt. Back zipper. B) Belt of black taffeta.
Bohemian ensemble
Gold and black silk chiffon evening ensemble. A) Overblouse: peasant-style blouse of sheer black chiffon patterned in gold. Round open neckline, bound in black satin edged with gold braid. Centerfront slit opening, bound in black satin, with black and gold braided cord, tasseled ties. Full, gathered, full-length set-in sleeves with narrow black satin cuffs. The cuffs have a flush closure secured with a gold metallic loop and faceted black button. B) Underbodice: strapless, tubular bodice of pleated black chiffon patterned in gold. Centerfront ruched band from neck to waistline. Left sideseam zipper closure with a single hook & eye at the neckline. Fully lined in light brown silk. C) Skirt: full-length, pleated, full skirt of gold floral patterned black silk. Narrow waistband with lapped closure secured with a single hook & bar and snap. Centerback zipper closure. Waistline has been altered at centerfront.
Dinner dress
Dinner dress of black satin and velvet. Princess-line, knee-length dress with deep, off-the-shoulder open neckline. Short raglan sleeves and sweeping scalloped hemline. Center front lapped, curved opening accented with five nonfunctional black satin covered buttons. The opening is secured with five covered snaps and four hook&eyes. Boned, black tulle inner bodice with black grosgrain bust and waist stays. Center front zipper closure. Black satin bust pads. Piece lined in black organdy and black silk. Label stitched over left side boning of inner bodice. "Givenchy/Made in France"
Printed leather ensemble
Woman's two piece pantsuit of dark blue suede with metallic print suede (a) Jacket. Dark blue suede with red, yellow, green, and blue printed suede- metallic floral print. Same color suede band trim. Styled with band collar with center front opening- full length metal zipper closure. Modified fitted sleeves taper at wrist. Straight cut with diagonal slash pockets each side front. Straight hemline. Unlined. Labels: “Roberto Cavalli, firenze, Made in Italy, and content/care tags. Length: 28¼ (71.8cm); (b) Pants. Dark blue suede with silver thread trim. Styled with straight cut tapered legs. Narrow fitted waistband. Curved slash pocket each side. Unlined. Same labels as jacket. Inseam: 27¾ (70.5cm).
Velveteen knickers
B) Black velveteen knickers; cut full with inverted tucks at front below fitted waistband; mock cross-lacings in black satin cord at outer leg; center front fly with plastic zipper closure with one button at waistband; belt loops; fully lined with black fabric. Label: "Valentino / Boutique / Made in Italy"
Leather skirt suit
Woman's jacket and skirt of dark red leather and suede. A) Jacket of dark red leather with intertwined bands of red suede at collar and sleeve edge. Styled with band collar and center front opening with six round self-covered buttons and bound buttonholes. Long fitted sleeves. Waist length, straight cut bodice with princess seams front and back. Welt pockets at each side front. Lower back has half belt with gold tone signature buckle. Lower edge straight in back, with curve toward center front point. Lightly padded shoulders. Fully lined with dark red silk "Gucci" signature jacquard fabric. Designer's label at center back neckline: "G Gucci s.r.l. / Made In Italy / Genuine Leather / leather clean only" Size "40" tag attached to base of designer label. Total length: 20 3/4" (52.7cm) B) Skirt of dark red leather. Below knee length; flared with four panels. Straight yoke front and back. Fitted waistband. Welt pocket at each side front hip. Straight hemline. Left side plastic zipper closure with one hook at waistband. Two gold chains with "Gucci" plaque for hanging skirt at inside left and right of waistband. Fully lined in matching "Gucci" jacquard fabric. Designer's label at center back waist: "G Gucci s.r.l. / Genuine Leather / leather clean only / Made In Italy" Size "40" tag attached to base of designer label. Total length: 26 1/4" (66.7cm).
Suede skirt suite
Woman's double-breasted skirt suit of navy blue suede. A) Jacket. Long sleeves with a button at each wrist, and with two front patch pockets, turn-down collar and lapel. Back vent. Lined in navy brocade with "Mario Valentino" woven into the pattern. Labels: "Mario Valentino / Made in Italy" and size label (12) at right side seam inside. B) Skirt. Matching straight skirt, knee-length. Invisible zipper and snap at center back. Fully lined in same brocade fabric as jacket. Labels: "Mario Valentino / Made in Italy" and size label at left size seam.
Feather evening dress
Two-piece evening ensemble. a) Jacket of black velvet with long sleeve, round neck and peplum. Single breasted with four black buttons. Each has different center - one purple, green, blue, and red rhinestone. Polychrome feathers attached in circular swirl to extend out about 2". Each swirl of a different color of yellow, red, pink, purple, blue, and green about 2 1/2" to 3" apart over entire surface. Label: "Givenchy / Made in France" b) Evening gown. Full length with velvet bodice with heart shaped top attached to spaghetti straps. Gathered taffeta bubble effect from waist to hip; tight fitting to knee then flares to hem.
Draped evening dress
Evening dress of sheer violet with dots of metallic thread in red, blue, green, gold and silver. Gathered and draped in front and back with a front strap to "throw" over shoulder. Tight hobble skirt effect at bottom. Couture number: 64034 Designer label: "Givenchy/Made in France"
Evening wrap dress
Evening wrap gown of silk; black and gold metallic "Abraham" brand jacquard fabric in floral motif, black flowers; "spaghetti" straps of metallic thread; floor length; slight train in back.
Dress and jacket ensemble
Ensemble of a dark grey wool mohair consisting of: A) Jacket in boxed style. Single breasted with three large, circular, horn buttons and bound buttonholes; notched collar. Bracelet length, set-in sleeves. Lined in dark gray silk. Designer's label at inside center back neckline: "Made in France / Boutique / Christian Dior / Paris " and stamped on label: "10118" B) Dress. Sleeveless, with shallow, wide rounded neckline. Natural waist with an A-line over skirt and with under skirt of dark gray silk and 7" hemline of matching wool creating a tiered or multi-layer look. Center back zipper with hook & eye. Skirt lined in dark gray silk and bodice lined in black organza with black grosgrain ribbon petersham and black silk noil support structure.
Wool ensemble
Ensemble of chartreuse green open-weave wool. (a) Jacket of chartreuse open-weave wool. Rounded neckline with center front closure of 6 circular green wood grain plastic buttons. Waist length with 3/4 length sleeves. Lined in self. (b) Dress of chartreuse open-weave wool. Sleeveless with rounded neckline. Closure on dress consists of snaps across left shoulder with left side zipper and line of snaps running along left pocket opening and across waist to zipper. Vertical slit pockets are lined in sheer organza. Unlined. (c) Sash of dark coral red-pink silk with darker polka dots. (d) Separate under slip/lining of chartreuse silk with left side zipper.
Fuchsia silk ensemble
Evening ensemble of fuschia /pink silk shantung. A) Jacket. Hip length or slightly longer. Shawl collar. 3/4 sleeves. CF opening with no closures. Slit pockets at sides. Designer's label at right side near hem: "Christian Dior Original / Made in U.S.A. / Christian Dior-New York Inc / trade mark" Retailer's label at cb neckline: "Neiman-Marcus" Union label at right armpit. B) Dress. Knee-length. Bodice part of thin fuchsia "lining" material, with rounded neckline and sleeveless. Skirt of heavy silk shantung. "Belt" just at hips with two self bows at front. CB zipper zipper from neckline to waistband, with snaps at waistband within pleat. Inner floating skirt of thin voile? backed with heavy cream stiffener. Designer's label in inner skirt: "Christian Dior-New York Inc." Retailer's label in inner skirt: "Neiman-Marcus". C) Vest/bodice. Heavy fuchsia silk shantung. Sleeveless, rounded neckline, cb zipper and hook&eye. Size label: "12"
Floral taffeta dress
a) Dress of black, orange and yellow floral print taffeta; sleeveless with balloon type skirt. b) Matching bolero jacket. Lined in black silk.
Cocktail dress
Cocktail dress of black silk taffeta with black trim. Low V-neck front and back, elbow length sleeves. Extremely narrow foundation skirt in "Hobble Skirt" style, with pleated overskirt caught up underneath. The front is decorated with cord decoration, the back is plain. No label found, attrib from Donor's description.
Day dress
Day dress in orange wool knit. Knee-length. Six circular gold-colored, basket weave buttons on front top stitched seam. Decorative orange cord "tie" below wide, pointed collar with reeded, gold-colored spherical terminal beads. Short, set-in sleeves. Skirt is A-lined with pleats coming from waist. Center back zipper closure with hook & loop and 2 hook & loops on collar. Lined in orange silk crepe. Designer's label at center back neckline: "Christian Dior - New York Inc." Retailer's label below designer's label: "Neiman-Marcus"
Cocktail dress
Cocktail dress of black silk brocade with a wide portrait collar and plunging V'ed back neckline; short kimono sleeves cut with wedge shaped gussets; centerback opening secured with five tailored buttonholes and five covered shank buttons supplemented with two hook&eyes at the point of the back neckline; hook&eyes are disguised with a drooping looped bow; horizontal empire seam at bust level with draped fullness over the bust; semi-full, bell shaped, knee-length skirt with deep, turned, bound hem; skirt is darted through the waist, boned inner bodice/bustier of matching black silk brocade; centerback zipper closure with a black silk faille placket secured at the top and bottom with hook&eyes; inner bodice is lined in black silk crepe chiffon; black grosgrain waist stay secured with a single hook&eye; attached, gored, knee-length, black horsehair petticoat with black silk lining. Label located inside right sideseam of bodice lining.
Dress ensemble
Dress and jacket. A: Dress of color blocked polyester/cotton blend; at front, tan brown bodice, red skirt, vertical bands of black at sides, and horizontal band of black at waist. At back, black bodice and red skirt. Sleeveless; center back zipper closure. Interior lining of black polyester. B: Jacket of red polyester/cotton blend. Collared, long sleeves with three-inch cuffs. Center front closure with three round red buttons of self and hidden snaps. Attached short belt at waistline ties into an short knot attached to the jacket at center back.
Twisted wrap
Top of black. Round neckline; short, dolman kimono sleeves that drape upward from bottom and twist around center of neckline. Cropped length; vertical seam at center back.
Evening bustier
Evening top of black velvet with black border at top and bottom. Sleeveless; scalloped edges at neckline; zipper with hook-and-eye closure at left side with black bow at base of zipper. Attached interior corset of black with zipper at center back with bar-and-hook closure at bottom of zipper.
Black velvet coat
Jacket of black velvet with continuous, two-inch black satin border along edges of body; collarless; no closure. Fingertip-length; long, wide sleeves with one-inch black satin cuffs similar to border. Left and right front sides of jacket naturally overlap at center, curving from top of jacket through to the bottom so that the front of the jacket is slightly shorter than the back. Horizontal stitching in two-inch panels creates quilted texture. Black lining; padded shoulders; large interior armholes ending right above natural waist; large interior pockets at left and right follow shape of garment, beginning at about waist-height.
Formal silk coat
Coat of navy silk. 4-inch ruched, rectangular collar; long sleeves with no cuffs. Single-breasted, with center front closure by four rounded buttons of self, patch pocket at each breast. Inverted pleat at center back. Lining of black.
Cotton blouse
Top of black cotton. V neckline in front with ruched keyhole at base in rounded yoke sweeps across the top of both sleeves on front and back. At base of yoke on center back there is a circul ruched keyhole that ties at the top; the back is open from the top of this hole to hook-and-eye closure at center of rounded back neckline. Portion beneath yoke on both sides is thin ribbed knit. No lining.
Paisley dressing gown
a) Dressing gown of loosely woven undyed natural cotton with an off-white color, with oversized hand block-printed paisley motifs in red-purple, blue, and yellow. Oversized silhouette, wrap construction, wide kimono sleeves, side seams with pockets, full length. Lined in bright pint silk visible in the oversized sleeves. Label: Christian Dior lingerie, Made in France, Dry Cleaning (in three languages) b) Tie belt of matching bright pink silk, secured to dressing gown with loops of self.
Black cocktail dressBa
A: Dress of black viscose, cotton, and silk blend cloque with crinkled embossing. Silhouette has capped sleeves and a dropped waistline followed with a full gathered skirt. Princess seams construct the garment at the center front seam and center back seam with an invisible zipper attached. Label: Balenciaga Edition B: Belt of black cloque.
Brown blazer with peplum
Tailored blazer of brown corduroy. Single breasted with notched lapel. Three two-toned, black and brown buttons at center front and on cuffs. Flap pockets and princess seam lines to accentuate the waist.
Knitted cardigan coat
A) Evening coat of polyester and metallic polyester knit in diamond motif. Full length; collarless; center front opening with no closure. Long set in sleeves; patch pockets at sides below hips. Unlined. B) Rolled tie belt of matching material; 69" long.
Bomber coat
Varsity-style bomber jacket of navy wool/linen blend with quilted sleeves of linen. Ribbed standing collar, cuffs and hem are navy with middle stripe of tan. Angled welt pockets at sides; ivory satin thread embroidered crest at left breast and large crest on back. Center front zipper closure with two slides. Lined in black synthetic.
Beaded coat
Sweatsuit-inspired beaded bomber or sukajan jacket. Jacket is styled with ribbed standing collar, lower raglan sleeves and hem of gray fleece resembling a sweat jacket with main body of gold metallic fabric heavily beaded in iridescent green/blue and purple bugle and seed beads. Beading is of two phoenixes on left and right front sides and Chinese dragon on back. Center front zipper closure with two slides. Lined in black crepe.
Patterned blouse
Blouse of pieced silk styled with shoulders of rust crepe silk, bottom half of sleeves of black silk; front side panels of white satin, and top of sleeves, back panel and center front trapezoidal panel of rust crepe embroidered in satin thread phoenix motif. Wide rounded neckline; short sleeves.
Velvet and silk ensemble
A) Cropped top of purple viscose/silk blend crushed velvet. Fitted; sleeveless; halter top inspired bustline. Deep U-shaped neckline is trimmed with large applied roses of matching material. Center back zipper closure; lined in black synthetic. Size 38/6. Original sales tags attached. B) Pants of purple silk satin. Tapered leg; fly zipper closure with hook & bar and button on 1" waistband. Vertical double welt pockets at front sides. Unlined. Size 36/4. Original sales tags attached.
Skirt suit
Skirt ensemble. A) Jacket of light gray cotton/rayon/nylon blend with white square pattern in box style. Single breasted with rounded neckline and center front opening in gray fabric with button and loop closure. Long set-in sleeves with gray fabric at hem matching opening of jacket; closure of two buttons matching opening. Side and left breast pocket in welt look gray fabric. Lined in fabric matching blouse. Designer's label: "André Laug / Roma" Retailer's label: "Neiman-Marcus" B) Skirt of light gray cotton/rayon/nylon blend. Knee length; A-lined. Center back zipper closure with snap and hook & eyes on waistband. Lined in gray synthetic. Retailer's label: "Neiman-Marcus" C) Blouse of off-white silk jacquard with gray square pattern and abstract white jacquard dots. Long sleeves gather into cuffs and close with self-covered button. Opposing knife pleats down center front. Rounded,bound neckline. Center back zipper closure. Designer's label: "André Laug / Roma" Retailer's label: "Neiman-Marcus" D) Scarf for blouse in matching fabric. Rectangular shape; 7.5" wide.
Striped blouse
Blouse of black silk with gold vertical stripes. Long, set-in sleeves with button closure on 2" cuffs. Bound, jewel neckline. Center back button closure. Unlined; shoulder pads. Designer's label: "Giorgio Armani / A Milano Borgonuovo 21" Content/care tag at left side seam.
Printed leather ensemble
Ensemble of blue leather. A) vest with stencil-painted leaf design in front; no closure; no collar; unlined. B) skirt with stencil-painted leaf design; knee length; flared; asymmetrical yoke; flared; 1" waistband; back zipper; unlined.
Day dress
Dress of black silk; waist line; below-knee length; short sleeves; Peter Pan collar and French cuffs of white linen, both removable; 4 black buttons with gold tone lion heads down torso; front opening with swirled cording at edge; centered zipper under left arm.
Silk cocktail dress
Cocktail dress of black silk crepe with black velvet detail. Deep rounded neckline, shirred sleeves and on bodice forming a cummerbund effect. Full calf-length circular skirt with heavy crinoline lining. Black velvet bands at collar, with bows on shoulders, and running from waist to hem of skirt. Zipper closure at side.
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