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Dress and stole
A) Dress in red and green plaid; strapless; boning in CF and side seams only; waist seam; skirt pleats at CF, CB, and side seams; one large round patch pocket on front right side of skirt that gathers into a band at the lip of pocket; the skirt is full and cut on the bias with a red lining underlayer; the bodice is cut on the straight grain and has a gathered panel over the bust and a pleated band just under and along the side of the bust; CB zipper; B) matching belt; C) matching wrap with wool yarn fringe on the ends.
Skirt suit
Suit of navy blue wool twill and navy blue and white houndstooth check. A) Jacket has fronts of the check and everything else is of the navy blue. V-neck with pointed collar applied, single breasted closing with 5 self covered buttons and bound buttonholes, neckline and front trimmed with a piping of red wool, princess seams, long sleeves with pointed turn-back cuffs, fully lined. Designer label: Curry's / Chicago B) Skirt straight-line, side zipper, kick pleat at back hem.
Wedding ensemble
(a) Wedding dress of off-white lace; floor length; train; round neckline; eight pairs of snaps and one hook and eye at left side seam; Juliet sleeve; six sets of snaps at sleeve cuffs; fitted bodice; full skirt. (b) Slip of off-white silk satin; train; rounded neckline; thin straps. (c) Oversized bow of off-white silk; four loops; cinched at middle with green string. (d) Veil. Tulle, flowers. In very poor condition, replica would need to be made for display.
Floral net dress
A) Dress of off-white net with floral applique and silver sequins; full length; scalloped round neck; cap sleeves; full skirt; side zipper. B) Under dress of off-white synthetic fabric with net overlay; full length; sleeveless; seamed bodice; thin straps and neckline edged with light pink organza; skirt is fitted through the waist and then flares into a full skirt; wide stiffened hem; side zipper.
Day dress
Day dress of white organza and pale aqua cotton with floral motif embroidered. Fitted bodice with moderate square neckline, trimmed with a flat collar consisting of gathered ivory lace with three bands of twill ribbon insertion and stylized floral lace rosettes, Short puffed sleeves trimmed to match the collar, bodice gathers slightly center front into the raised waist seam, detailed waist seam positioned slightly above the natural waistline, flared. ten panel below-the-knee skirt with turned hem and two patch pockets placed over the front hipline, trimmed with gathered ivory lace, zipper closure in left side seam from bust to hip level; No label, Appears to be homemade.
Graduation dress
Dres of ivory white cotton organdy. Round neckline; short, ruffled sleeves. Long, tiered, ruffled, and scalloped skirt.
Slip
Knee-length. princess-line. white cotton. camisole slip. Shaped neckline with eyelet trim and eyelet shoulder straps. The shoulder straps' eyelet is stitched over white cotton twill tape. Princess-line six panel shell with turned hem. There is a 4" wide flounce of eyelet lace applied 4" above the hemline. The initials "B.H." are written in brown ink inside the back neckline. below the right shoulder strap. The slip is homemade and appears to be a petticoat from 1910-1915 that has been altered and remade.
Skirt suit
Black day suit, heavy weave (wool?) Two pieces. A) Jacket, long sleeves, notched collar, faux pockets, single CF closure B) Skirt.
Red evening dress
Evening dress of red acetate taffeta, full-length, off-shoulder, full long sleeves, shirred bodice, round neck, skirt gathered in 3 graduated rows.
Sheer dress
Dress of ivory cotton net and lace with pink ribbon trim, 3 at waist and 1 around cuffs; self ruffles.
Gold Beaded Dress
Dress of silver gray and gold silk and gold beads; empire waist; sleeveless; rounded V-neckline which dips low in back; snap closure on left side; bodice is silver gray with gold beads in floral motif; skirt is gold with a gold and silver belt that angles down in front; skirt has the appearance of two tiers made by folding the skirt up under itself around the knees.
Evening coat and muff
A) Evening coat of powder blue silk velvet with fur sleeves and fur along the collar. ; Full length; Sleeves. Buttons up the front, lowest button detached. B) Muff of fur
Crochet dress
Dress of crocheted cotton. Petal collar. sleeveless. fitted waist. mid-calf length. straight skirt. No labels.
Evening dress
Dress with scarf and matching slip. A) Dress of sheer chiffon with floral print in pink, red, green, and brown; long skirt; peach lining; V-neck; flutter sleeves with shoulders cut out; flutter hem; deep V with ruffles in back. B) Slip. C) Matching scarf with ruffles
Velvet evening dress
Evening ress of white textured velvet; Idlewild ball gown; copied from a dress by Madeleine Vionnet; tiny silver beads around neckline and armholes; sleeveless; bias cut; wrap style bodice in front and back; empire waistline; flared skirt; full-length; low V neckline in front and back.
Debutante dress
A: Idelwild debutante gown of white slipper satin with tulle overdress embellished with velvet flower appliques. Sleeveless. Underneath is a floor length slipper satin petticoat. B: Tie/belt of white ribbon Size 10
Evening dress
Evening gown of peach orange-pink georgette with leaf pattern of silver thread and rhinestone studs. Sleeveless, with off-shoulder neckline widened by use of ruffles. Deep v back with rhinestone T-strap. Natural waistline with peach velvet sash tying in bow at back w/long streamers. Full-length skirt slim to knees then flares slightly, dipping very slightly at back. Both ruffles and scalloped hem edged w/rhinestones. Fabric joined at hip indicating lowered waistline effect. Velvet sash not of same workmanship as dress, indicating alterations to bring up to later style.
Silk dress
Square and floral printed green silk daytime dress; short-sleeved; triangle cutouts on collar
Silk dress
Dress of gold metallic silk. Sleeveless; full-length; the hem curves up gently in front; slim silhouette; high neckline in front which drops to the waist in back; a red velvet sash starts at the back shoulder and drops to the waist where it forms a bow and hangs down to the hem.
Evening dress
Evening dress of pink pearl-tone heavy silk crepe; draped; left side has a narrow shoulder strap; right side has the drape rolled and stitched onto the shoulder strap; full-length; the drape wraps around the hips of the dress and snaps onto the dress at the waistline; snaps closing the dress are hidden under drape; the right side of the hem flows up into the roll on the right shoulder. Label on front side seam: A Registered Original Design with Fashion Originators Guild Label above snaps: 370NM371/ muted pink full-length evening gown/ Neiman-Marcus/ Designer: unknown.
Dress and cape
A) Evening dress of off white crepe. Shirring at bustline; fitted waist; shirring at front hip; sheer pleated chiffon at front and back. B) Cape of off white chiffon with white fur trim.
Cotton jumper
Jumper of knitted tan cotton yarn. Scoop neck. Empire elastic waist; Ribbon belt woven through waist line. 2 1/2" straps that tie at shoulders. Below-knee length. No label
House slippers
House shoes of pink and tan with multi-colored beaded flowers on toes, rounded toe box, moderate vamp, strapless, heelless, insoles of light brown. Measurements Length 24.5cm Width 7.8cm Height 1.5cm
Wood and leather clogs
Beach clogs of painted wood, and red and yellow leather. The thick wooden soles are painted in a marbled pattern of greens and yellows on red ground. The toe-box is formed of two wide crossed leather straps, one red, the other yellow, each affixed to the sole by large-headed nails/tacks. The heels have red silk cord which is threaded through hole passing through the sole and tied around wearer's ankles. The modified French heels are painted to match the rest of the soles. Measurements: Length 23cm Width 7cm Height 8.5cm at heel without straps) Heel 8.5cm (2 7/8") high.
Patterned dress
Dress of red, yellow, and black printed silk; dress is draped from a single piece of fabric; pin tucks and pleats at arm seams and down center front; floor length; collarless; zipper closure at center front with self belt tie; short sleeves; unlined.
Coat dress
Coat of black silk velvet, with a white fur peter-pan collar, fitted waist, full length flared skirt, sleeves with fullness at top padded into a round shape. Fastens with 4 self-covered buttons.
Evening dress
Black silk jersey knit formal dress of black satin A) Jersey bolero jacket with sleeves over shoulder and wide crushed band of satin for rib cage. B) Matching floor length black pleated skirt Size 10
Tea gown
Tea gown of purple panne velvet with crepe midriff band and sash. Skirt flared in back with triangular gores, ending in small train. Neckline deep V and gathered under bust above midriff band. Padded shoulders, sleeves long and narrow at wrist, but wide at shoulder with folded effect for added interest. Skirt slashed in front. attached scarf Size 12 Retailer's label: "Neiman Marcus Co."
Black silk crepe dress
Dress of black silk crepe and net. (A) Tunic has cowl neckline, sleeveless, mid-thigh length, fastens CB. (B) Dress has bodice of net, round neckline, bishop sleeves with tan and green embroidery and tie cuffs, 2 gored skirt, below-knee length. (C) Belt of self material.
Dinner gown
Long dinner gown of black wool; trimmed with black satin shawl collar, finely pleated, crossed in front surplice style extending just over hips; straight silhouette in front; bias cut back; slightly padded shoulders; uneven hemline in front where squared piece cut out in front of feet; With V shaped fluted white satin dickie in front, high neck band, which is listed on individual record.
Navy blue negligee
Negligee of navy silk chiffon. full length with lace trim at hem; lace at shoulder. straps with sheer bodice and ties at back waist.
Evening ensemble
Evening ensemble of nylon and silk. A) Shirt of pink nylon crepe; scoop V neck; 2 tiers of ruffles at neck; cap sleeves; slit down CB seam. B) Skirt of silk crepe; floor length; flared; ties in back; back hem is 2" longer than front; pink and white bands at hem, 2" pink, 3" white, 3" pink.
Teagown
Teagown of ivory silk velvet. Floor length with bias cut skirt and train. Long batwing sleeves are fitted at wrists and close with four self-covered buttons and loops. Center back closure of self-covered buttons and loops.
Camisole slip
White silk camisole slip. V-shaped camisole neckline bound with ivory satin ribbon. Fixed. ivory. ribbed. satin ribbon shoulder straps. The centerfront of the bust portion is embroidered with three stylized daisys and a zig zag motif. The zig zag motif disguises the seam lines that shape the bust cups. The bust gathers slightly into an empire waist seam. The empire seam is sweetheart shaped beneath the bustline. Flared. bias cut. two panel. knee-length skirt edged with a wide band of white cotton lace. The lace is slit at the sideseams. No label.
Knit cap
Knit cap; black with light and dark green stripes around edge; marching yarn pom-poms at back of cap.
Crocheted cap
Yellow crocheted beanie-like cap
Silk slip
Slip of pale pink silk crepe with lace trim and pink floral applique at center-front bodice; spaghetti straps; decorative stitching at empire waistline; below knee-length; Laura is stitched below center bust.
Silk slip
Slip of pale beige silk or rayon with embroidered vine motifs at bust; crocheted trim at neckline and armholes; check-woven ribbon of self-color is woven aound neckline and ties in a bow at center-front; tunic-length.
Handkerchief
Ladies' handkerchief. Square of pale green fabric with shaped outer edge machine embroidered with off-white. One corner with white embroidered floral and scroll motif in same off-white thread. No labels or tags. Approx. 9 3/4" square.
Printed handkerchief
Ladies' handkerchief. Square of off-white fabric with pink dyed edges. Printed with large red and green flowers around outer edge. No labels or tags. Approx. 10 3/4" square
Printed handkerchief
Ladies' handkerchief. Square of off-white fabric with gently scalloped edges/rounded corners. Wide printed outer border of large blossoms in purples and pinks with green leaves and smaller yellow blossoms. Central field with printed scattered small sprays of flowers. No labels or tags. Approx. 11" square
Printed handkerchief
Ladies' handkerchief. Square of off-white fabric with outer edge of printed coral pink. Just inside outer edge is border of purple and coral flowers with green leaves/stems. Corners of field with printed sprays of flowers in same colors, center of each side with smaller sprays, and with scattered blossoms throughout. Very faint decoration of scrolls and flowers in almost same shade of white as background. No labels or tags. approx. 11 3/4" square.
Embroidered handkerchief
Ladies' handkerchief. Square of fine blue cloth with scalloped edges embroidered with silvery/platinum thread. Opposing corners satin stitched machine embroidered with spray of flowers in silvery/platinum. No labels or tags. Approx. 9 1/2" square.
Embroidered handkerchief
Ladies' handkerchief. Square of pale yellow fabric with scalloped edge/rounded corners. Two opposing corners with machine satin stitched embroidered floral sprays in a silver white/platinum thread. No labels or tags. Approx. 9 3/4" square.
Floral handkerchief
Ladies' handkerchief. Square of fine white cloth. Printed with faint design of large blue and green flowers. No labels or tags. Approx. 10 1/2" square.
Embroidered handkerchief
Ladies' handkerchief. Square of off-white fabric. One corner with "clock face" hand embroidered design of brown lines and pink lines with central pink/salmon flower head within yellow lines. At either side of "clock" is small triangle formed of salmon and brown dots. No labels or marks. Approx. 10" square.
Floral handkerchief
Ladies' handkerchief. Square of white fine white fabric with gently scalloped edges and rounded corners. Wide printed border of blue, white, and pink daisies(?) with green leaves/stems. No labels or marks. Approx. 11" square
Printed handkerchief
Ladies' handkerchief. Square of fine very pale pink/off-white fabric. Around outer edges are drawn-work lines forming a wide border. Field of handkerchief printed with small sprays of flowers in blue and pink with green stems/leaves. Smallest sprays with surrounds of pink or blue dots. No labels or marks. Approx. 10" square.
Embroidered handkerchief
Ladies' handkerchief. Square of fine white lawn with thin pulled-thread openwork line edge. One corner cut down and replaced with lace, and with small pink, green, yellow, and purple embroidered flowers just near lace. No labels or signatures. Approx. 11 1/4" square.
Whitework handkerchief
Ladies' handkerchief. Square of pinkish off-white fabric. Decorated with pulled-thread work creating openwork lines radiating from corners and with small white work embroidered flowers and dots. No labels or signatures. Approx. 10 1/4" square.
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