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Skirt suit
Suit of chocolate brown wool. A) Jacket of chocolate brown wool. Double breasted with six circular dark chocolate brown buttons and bound buttonholes and one hidden covered snap. Princess seaming. Bracelet length sleeves with 2 smaller matching, functioning buttons and bound buttonholes. Collar has squared corners. Side flap pockets. Collar, opening, sleeves and pockets trimmed in black binding. Lined in matching brown silk with weighted hem. Designer's label at center back neckline: "Norman Norell / New York" Retailer's label at center back neckline: "Marie Leavell" Retailer's label of donor's shop at center back neckline: "Howard Wolf / Dallas * New York" B) Skirt in matching chocolate brown wool. Knee-length, slight A-line with 1" waistband having three hooks and eyes at left side above side zipper. Hidden inside slit pockets at hips, one partly created by side zipper/flap. Lined in matching silk. Lining of side slit pockets are weighted. No labels in skirt, other than "Front" label inside waistband to indicate front.
Day dress
Dress of navy blue wool jersey. a) Day dress of navy wool jersey. White linen detachable collar connects to neckline with snaps. Below knee length with A-line skirt. White linen 7/8" bias strip at edge of center front opening that extends 7 1/2" below waist. Thirteen 3/4" pearl buttons with gold edge and bound buttonholes; buttons separate at waistline to accommodate belt. Long sleeves with 1-3/4" slit at seam. 3" deep pleat in skirt at side front and back. Concealed slit pockets in side seams. Unlined. Designer's label on inside left seam: "Norman Norell / New York" b) Belt of 3" wide white patent leather, slightly curved, with large circular gold buckle. Not original to garment. Evidence of small cords at side seams, which Norell usually used to attach cloth belts, or thin belt-loops. This belt would not have fit. Retailer's stamp on reverse: "I Magnin / 30 Calderon 5938"
Day dress
Dress in shift style of black silk. Collar of white silk is folded over front neckline giving a modified cowl look. Center back opening with 7 self-covered button and bound buttonholes; closure reinforced with covered snaps. Long set-in sleeves flair slightly to wide, rolled back cuffs of white silk. Hemline trimmed with 2" band of self. Lined in black silk. Designer's label at left of back opening: "Norman Norell / New York" Retailer's label at left of back opening: "Lou Lattimore / Dallas"
Skirt suit
Suit in navy wool trimmed in flat black cording. A) Jacket of navy blue wool with woven, checked pattern. Double breasted with eight black fabric covered buttons and four bound buttonholes. Notched collar. Collar and center front of jacket trimmed with black flat cording. Long sleeves with turned-back cuffs trimmed with black flat cording and two small black fabric covered buttons each with two bound buttonholes. Two pockets trimmed in matching cording. Lined in blue silk. Combined designer/retailer label at center back neckline: "Neiman-Marcus Dallas / Traina-Norell" B) Skirt of navy blue wool with woven, checked pattern. A-line and knee length with nine panel construction. 1 1/2" waistband with left side zipper and four hook & eye closure. Unlined.
"Deborah" pants ensemble
Pants suit in navy blue silk with satin weave horizontal stripes. A) Blouse. Long, set-in sleeves with 2 self-covered buttons and bound buttonholes on 2-1/2" cuffs. Pointed collar and a center front opening that forms a low V neckline closed with two snaps. Unlined. Handwritten tag at center back neckline: "Deborah / 769" B) Pants in harlow style. Full length with extra wide legs. Center back zipper closure with hook & eye and 2-1/2" waistband. Navy silk lining swing tacked to the bottom of the pants hem. Handwritten tag at center front waistband: "Deborah / 769"
Silk dress and wrap
Ensemble of turquoise blue linen. a) Day dress of turquoise blue linen. Set-in waistline. Sleeveless with wide armholes designed to show side panels of camisole under dress. Below knee length. Shallow, wide rounded bateau neckline slightly lower in back. Center back closure of three self-covered buttons with snap and bound buttonholes cut on a slant. Zippers at left and right with hook & eyes. Lined in matching turquoise blue silk. Combined designer/retailer label on inside lining at right seam near hem: "Norman Norell for Neiman-Marcus" b) Camisole of white silk satin with turquoise blue linen side panels. Narrow shoulder straps of white organdy. Center back zipper closure. c) Stole of turquoise blue linen; 12-3/8" x 50". d) Narrow tie belt of turquoise blue linen; 7/8" x 62-1/2".
Cashmere dress
Dress of medium brown cashmere; slight ring collar; knee-length; 2 slanted flap pockets at hips.
Wild silk suit
Suit of ecru woven tussah (wild) silk consisting of 3 pieces: Size 10 A) Jacket of a slightly textured ecru/pale tan Tussah silk. Notched shawl collar, long sleeves with non-function single button at each cuff matching, center front opening with 5 circular mother of pearl buttons which are actually two buttons, a smaller stacked on a larger - cuff buttons are same. Two pockets, one at each hip. Hem, edges of opening, pocket flaps, sleeve hems, collar all slightly padded. Lined in cream silk printed with Mr. John logo in gold. B) Skirt of matching fabric. Knee-length or slightly longer. Pencil skirt, Slightly gathered/pleated into ecru grosgrain ribbon waistband. Two zippers, one at each hip. Lined in same fabric as jacket, with Mr. John logo in gold. C) blouse of matching fabric. Square neckline. Sleeveless. Lined in same fabric as skirt, with Mr. John logo. No labels in any of the pieces, but all with the Mr. John logo fabric.
Double breasted coat
Coat of white cotton poplin with bonded navy blue wool lining. Double breasted with six rounded off-white plastic buttons and three bound buttonholes. Long raglan sleeves have a patch pocket with flap on the left sleeve (button missing from flap). Top stitching. Patch pockets at sides have flaps with matching button at center of flap. Collarless. Designer's label at center back neckline: "Givenchy / Nouvelle Boutique / Made in France / Paris" Retailer's label at center back neckline: "Made in France Especially for / Neiman-Marcus"
Brocade ensemble
Evening ensemble. A) Evening coat of green brocade with floral motifs in reds, greens, yellows, browns. Full-length. Rounded high neckline. Center front opening with 4 circular buttons and loops; buttons covered in the pale green satin of the lining, the loops made of the brocade. Top button lacking. No pockets. Full inner lining of slightly iridescent olive green satin. No labels or tags. B) Evening dress. Bodice of brocade matching the coat. Sleeveless; square neckline with thin straps. Princess seaming/fitting. Left strap detaches on one end with hook-and-eye. Zipper opening at left underarm. Very full skirt, full-length, with layers of pale moss-green chiffon. Inner lining of satin matching coat lining, creating an inner sheath dress. Designer's label at left inside zipper: "Burke-Amey / New York" Retailer's label at inside seam near hem: "Neiman-Marcus"
Coat and dress ensemble
Ensemble. A) Coat in cream silk jacquard. Full-length. Long sleeves. Center front opening with 5 circular self-covered buttons and box button holes. Round collar. Fully lined in cream satin. Retailer Label at center back: "Neiman-Marcus" in black on cream ground, Designer Label at left side: "Originala" Union label. B) Dress in matching fabric. Street-length, sleeveless, with wide straps. Center back zipper opening. Fully lined in cream silk, lighter weight than coat. Two labels in dress, same text but Neiman-Marcus label with the brown stripes background.
Knit dress
Day dress of yellow wool knit. Sleeveless; rounded neckline; A-line. Center front opening with six rounded, yellow plastic button; bound buttonholes. Two horizontal welt pockets at sides. Banded half-belt of self at back attached at side seams. Lined in yellow silk. Designer's label on inside lining near hemline: "Norman Norell / New York" Retailer's label on inside front neckline: "Marie Leavell"
Day dress
Belted coat dress. A) Coat-dress of beige linen with black linen trim at collar, center front and pockets. Knee-length. Rounded, Peter-Pan collar. Elbow length kimono sleeves. Center front opening with 3 circular black buttons at top and zipper from waist to hem. Two large patch pockets placed low on hips wrap around side seam from front to back. Lined in cream silk. B) Belt of self fabric backed with pale tan leather, 1 in wide. Rectangular cloth-covered buckle in self fabric. Combined retailer and designer label inside skirt: "Neiman-Marcus Dallas / Traina-Norell"
Semi-formal gown
Semi-formal gown of ivory silk faille and light green taffeta. Below knee-length, the ivory silk faille bodice is sleeveless and has a jewel neckline . Arched princess seams from arm opening to dropped waistline are mirrored on back. Patch pockets cut on bias at hips. The light green taffeta skirt gathers to the ivory silk faille bodice at dropped waist, and has attached interior supporting structure of 5-1/2" and 17" tiers of stiffened synthetic organdy(?). The dress has a center back zipper with hook & eye and hook & eye with snap at skirt. Bodice lined in ivory synthetic fabric and skirt is lined cotton organdy. Designer's label at left side seam: "Tassell" Retailer's label at center back neckline: "Lou Lattimore / Dallas"
Collared blouse
Blouse of pale yellow crepe. Long sleeves with turned-back or "french" cuffs with buttonholes for cufflinks. Center front opening with 3 concealed buttons and single hook-and-loop at hem. Designer's label at inside left seam: "Mr. John"
Collared blouse
Smock blouse of white organdy with Peter Pan collar; long-sleeved with elastic around wrists; 3 large pearl buttons down center front. Designer Label: designer by / Carolyn Schnurer / for you
Patterned dress
Shirt dress of brown, pink, green, and purple silk in fawn and flower print. Buttons center front. Braided tie belt with gold bob ends. A: Dress B: Belt Designer Label: Ken Scott / 100% Made in Italy / Dry Clean Only
Evening pumps
Pumps of pink silk with scalloped vamp and narrow heel. Measurements: L: 21.5 cm. W: 7.5 cm. H: 12 cm. Heel: 7 cm, 2 3/4 inches Markings: L- "Saks-Fifth Avenue" R- "Designed by / Roger Vivier / Paris"
Puzzle jumpsuit
Evening ensemble of champagne white duchesse(?) silk. A) Main garment, one-piece, which appears to be a coat and jumpsuit from front, and a jumpsuit from back. Full-length, with long sleeves. "Coat" with collar and center front opening; "Jumpsuit" with shallow V-neck and center front zipper from neckline to waist. Full-length legs. Legs of garment are not tubes, but are panels of fabric that wrap around, one edge being the inner edge of the coat for that side of the garment. Patch pockets at hips. Designer's label at inside back neck: "Stavropoulos / New York Athens" B) Narrow, rectangular stole, the ends heavily beaded with 3 1/2" deep triple-row of tiny rhinestones.
Lace evening ensemble
Evening dress ensemble of pink lace in wheat pattern. a) Lace cape gathered around neck with pink satin ribbon. Lace selvedge cut to match pattern and hand basted to center front edges. b) Over blouse of matching pink lace. Bateau neckline. Sleeveless. Side opening with seven snaps. c) Under dress with three gathered tiers of pink lace. Under layer of pink satin. Sleeveless. Left side keyhole zipper. Support bodice with double layers of netting and cotton tape at seam lines with seven spring steel bones; closes with nine hook & eyes. Designer's label at right side seam bone: "Balenciaga / 10, Avenue George V. Paris" Handwritten couture number under designer's label: "73598"
Silk pumps
Pump of red textured silk, pointed toebox, low throat, pointed vamp, stiletto heels. Measurements: L: 22.5 cm. W: 7 cm. H: 13.5 cm. Heel: 8 cm, 3 inches Markings: L- "Neiman Marcus" R- "design by / Evins"
Linen dress
Two-piece linen dress. A) Day dress of linen in shift style with white bodice and blue skirt. Jewel neckline. Below knee length. Center back opening with 4 white, circular, plastic buttons and bound buttonholes; reinforced with 2 snaps at neckline. Large patch pockets at sides, below waist. Lined in white silk. Combined retailer/designer's label at center back seam: "Norman Norell for Neiman-Marcus" B) Under skirt of white silk with 9" panel of blue linen at bottom. White grosgrain waistband. Center back opening with 2 hook & eyes.
Leather heels
High heels; white pearlized kid with fuschia inlay in slit vamp detail. pointed toe. stilletto heel Measurements: L: 23 cm W: 7 cm. H: 9 cm. not including strap Heel: 8 cm, (3 1/4 inches) Markings: "Neiman Marcus / Hand sewn / made in italy" Left and Right shoe: "BRUNO / MAGLI / BOLOGNA / MADE IN ITALY"
Satin pumps
Sling back pump of brown satin, square toe box, low and rounded throat, vamp extended with narrow strips of self attached to vamp creating slingback, buckle closure, low stacked heel. Measurements: L: 25 cm. W: 7.5 cm. H: 7 cm. Heel: 6 cm. Left shoe: "Neiman Marcus" Right shoe: "design by / Evins"
Knit dress
Mini dress of black wool jersey knit with ivory 1 inch banding trimming neckline, crossing over bust and wrapping around to center back. V-shaped neckline. Long fitted set-in sleeves. Skirt is empire waistline with 2 large inverted pleats at center front and center back. Two in-seam side pockets. Center back lapped zipper. Size 4. Designer label: "Rudi Gernreich Design for / 4 Harmon Knitwear" Retailer label: "Sutton Place / Bloomingdale's"
Crocodile shoes
Pair of grey crocodile skin pumps with rectangular pewter buckles across instep. Inside left shoe: Maker's stamp: "Merli / Bologna" "Hand Sewn" "Made in Italy" "46133-IMI / 7 B" "N. Park 18" Inside right shoe: Retailer's stamp: "Made in Italy for / Neiman-Marcus" "Hand Sewn" "46133-IMI /m 7 B" "N Park 18" On sole of each: "7 / B" Partly illegible marks on sole "All Leather Shoe"? Measurements: L: 23 cm. W: 8 cm. H: 9 cm. Heel: 4 cm, 2 inches
Dress
Bright blue wool crepe dress. 10 buttons in front, half sleeves, knee length Designer Label: Helga Retailer label: Walker - Marr / Dallas
Jacket and dress
A) Jacket of black and white herringbone tweed, v-neckline, center front opening with buttons, flap pockets at hips, pocket flaps and center front opening trimmed in black leather, long set in sleeves, center back seam, lined in red silk. Label: Helga B) Dress of same fabric, round jewel neckline, short set in sleeves, a-line silhouette, inverted box pleats at sides in front and back, center back zipper, lined in black silk.
Dress ensemble
A) Dark blue dress with round neckline, short sleeves, shift style, knee length, center back zipper, lined. Designer Label: Helga Retailer Label: Lou Lattimore B) Dark blue belt. ~1.5 inches wide C) Neckscarf of bright blue, yellow, and white silk D) Dark blue overcoat. 5 metal buttons in front. 1 fake chest pocket on either side and 1 real hip pocket on either side. full sleeves, with a button on the cuff
Knit suit
Two-piece suit of blue knit with purple velvet details. A) Jacket of blue knit, wide revers collar trimmed with purple velvet and lined in blue silk, long bracelet-length set-in sleeves with purple velvet cuffs, center front opening with stitched button holes and round dome silver-tone metal buttons covered in purple velvet, vertical angled darts from jacket hem to above bust with single welt pockets at bust line, notches at hemline by darts, darts at back shoulders, boxy shape, unlined. Designer Label: Henry a la Pensee B) Matching skirt of blue knit, straight silhouette, knee-length, unlined, center back zipper.
Brocade ensemble
Ensemble of heavy, padded(?) orange and gold brocade. A) Cape of orange and gold brocade. Rounded collar; center front opening with nine self-covered buttons. Slit openings for arms. Lined in orange silk. Designer's label at inside back collar: "Arnold Scaasi" B) Evening gown of matching fabric. High rounded neckline at front; camisole neckline at back. A-line silhouette, princess style back, darts at front at waist. Sleeveless with wide "straps". 22" metal zipper at back. Lined in orange silk. Designer's label at inside back near collar: "Arnold Scaasi".
Ensemble
Ensemble. A) Short coat dress of heavy natural slub silk in cream. Princess-style front opening with seven snaps and three self-covered buttons. V-neck. Coat flares at hem, slightly longer at back than front. Intricately constructed short sleeves with gusset and side panel. Lined in cream silk. B) Chemise with attached skirt. Upper portion of off-white thin silk, deep v-neck front and back, sleeveless. Self-lined. Center back zipper. Lower portion is a short, tapered skirt of heavy natural slub silk in cream. Designer Label: Werle / Beverly Hills Retailer Label: Marie / Leavell Has designer labels and labels of retailer Marie Leavel.
Pumps
Black patent pumps with silver toe covered in metal mesh, round toe box, low profile, stacked leather heel. Measurements: L: 24 cm. W: 7 cm. H: 11.5 cm. Heel: 6 cm, 2.5 inches Markings: L- "Neiman Marcus" R- "Design by / Evins"
Leather pumps
Brown leather pumps with criss-cross detail on v-shaped vamp echoing toe box point, stiletto heel. markings: L-"mario di napoli / made in italy" R- "made in Italy / expressly for / Neiman Marcus"
Satin pumps
Pump of sage green or khaki satin, pointed toe, stiletto heel. Markings: Left- "Neiman-Marcus" Right- "design by / Evins"
Evening pumps
Evening pumps of green silk; pointed toe. Scrolled leather detail. French heel. Measurements: L: 25.5 cm. W: 7 cm. H: 10 cm. Heel: 4.5 cm, 2 inches Markings: L- "Neiman Marcus" R- "Margaret Jerrold"
Sling back pumps
Sling back pump of brown silk satin with square toe box, low vamp, straps extending from vamp to create slingback, block heels. Measurements: L: 25 cm. W: 7.5 cm. H: 7 cm. Heel: 6 cm. Left shoe: "Neiman Marcus" Right shoe: "design by / Evins"
Brocade robe
Lounging robe of pink satin brocade in cream floral/foliate branch spray motif. Elbow length sleeves accented with rhinestones and sequins. Center front closure of self-covered buttons. Unlined. Retailer label in back of collar: "Neiman Marcus"
Pumps
Pump of light grey suede, square toe box, moderate square throat with two lines of white leather running up vamp and holding a stylized floral button above the throat, stacked heel. Measurements: L: 24 cm. W: 8 cm. H: 11.5 cm. Heel: 6 cm, 2 3/4 inches Markings: L- "Made in Italy / Expressely for / Lou Lattimore" Right- "Vaccari / Italy"
Snakeskin pumps
Pair of pumps of white snakeskin. Designed with a rounded toe, the plain uppers are of white snakeskin with large scales. The high, chunky heel is covered in same snakeskin, and tapers slightly to base. Designer's label: "Herbert Levine" Retailer's label: "Neiman Marcus" Handwritten in shoe: "7B / 72Y16 / 3207-811" Measurements: Length: 23 cm Width: 8cm Height: 14cm Heel: 8cm (3") high on axis w/cap
Leather pumps
Pair of pumps of black patent leather. The shoes are designed with a squared-off toe, and have an applied black grosgrain ribbon flat bow across the throat/instep. The chunky heels are covered in red leather, and taper slightly to base. Designer's stamp on insole (right): "herbert levine" Retailer's stamp on insole (left): "Neiman-Marcus" Hand-written notation inside shoe: "7 B / 30016 / 15735L" Designer's stamp on insole (right): "herbert levine" Retailer's stamp on insole (left): "Neiman-Marcus" Hand-written notation inside shoe: "7 B / 30016 / 15735L" Measurements: Length: 24 cm. Width: 9 cm. Height: 12 cm. Heel: 6 cm. (2 1/4") high on axis with cap.
Faille pumps
Pair of pumps of cream crepe faille silk. Designed with a rounded toe, the shoes have a large applied bow/rosette of same fabric at center of instep. Low heels taper to base. Maker's mark stamped inside: "Herbert Levine" Retailer's mark stamped inside: "Neiman-Marcus" Handwritten inside: "7aa / 6327C" Measurements: Length: 27 cm Width: 8.5cm Height: 11cm Heel: 5cm (2") high on axis w/cap
Leather pumps
Pair of black leather pumps. The shoes have rounded toes and an inset almost square panel of tan suede across vamp, and large black silk bow across instep. 2 1/2" high chunky heels taper slightly to base. Stamped in shoes: Maker's label: "Hand Stitched in Italy for" "Herbert Levine" Retailer's label: "Made in Italy for / Neiman-Marcus" Partly illegible stamp inside: "...hand made..." and "9 1/2 AA / YVO" Measurements: Length: 24 cm Width: 8cm Height: 13.5cm Heel: 6.5cm (2 1/2") high on axis w/cap
Brocade pumps
Shoes of gold and black floral brocade lined in gold leather. Pointed toe, rounded at tip. Stiletto heel. Designer label: "herbert levine" Retailer label: "Neiman-Marcus Marked with "5B / 25272 / 9313-5LD" on inside of shoes. Measurements: Length: 22 cm Width: 8cm Height: 15.5cm Heel: 8cm (3 1/4") high on axis w/cap
Lace-up boots
Lace-up boots of cream leather. Open toe; over calf. Chunky heels; round ivory laces. Insole stamped: Patinos' Measurements: L: 21.9cm W: 7.5cm H: 40.4cm Heel: 7cm (2 6/8 in.) Size: 6 1/2
Handbag
a) Handbag of navy blue patent leather with two accordion pleats and fold over front with turn lock clasp closure of metallic silver. Single contoured handle. Lining of black leather with double patch pocket and one zipper pocket. Retailer's stamp on inside: Neiman-Marcus Measurements: Width: 8 1/2" Height: 5 1/2", without handle Height: 8 1/2", with handle Depth: 2 3/4" b) Rectangular mirror with rounded corners. Measurements: Length: 3 1/2" Width: 2 1/2"
Block print patterned scarf
Scarf of silk printed with black, red, yellow and white design. Center field in mosaic inspired pattern with 3" border in sunflower floral motif. Rolled hem. Measures 27 1/2'' x 27''
"Billie" scarf
Scarf of orange-brown silk printed with green-blue design of the word "Billie". Rolled hem. Label printed on right-hand corner: Hildegarde Measures 11 1/4'' x 69''.
Evening dress
Evening gown of black silk crepe. Sleeveless with bateau neckline; two darts at the bodice. High, slightly arched waistline. Attached ruffle at hemline. Center back zipper closure with hook & eye at waist. Lined in black silk. Designer label: Bill Blass / for / Maurice Rentner Retailer label at bottom hem: Neiman-Marcus
Maternity dress
Maternity dress. Royal blue one-piece maternity dress, street length, notched collar, pleated skirt. Belt below breasts passes through a loop at the center front and into the interior of the dress through slits at the sides; ends of belt have button closure at center back interior of dress. Center back closure of self-covered buttons. Unlined. Maker's label at inside back collar: Page Boy / Dallas
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