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Neiman Marcus Collection Scrapbook: Volume 1, 1905-1948
Album containing catalog entries for items in the Texas Fashion Collection including a photograph of the item and text describing information known about the designer and manufacture date, provenance, and physical descriptions of the items.
Wool dress
Dress of navy blue wool gabardine. Square neck; long sleeves. Slight peplum at waist. Straight skirt center front closure with nine 2" and 1-and-1/2" black patent leather buckles. One buckle on cuffs of sleeves. Label at inside seam near hem: "Chas. Levy & Son / Beverly Hills / Mrs. Ben G. Sterling / Date 8/31/37 No 2001", partly filled out by typewriter on pre-printed label.
Graduation dress
Dres of ivory white cotton organdy. Round neckline; short, ruffled sleeves. Long, tiered, ruffled, and scalloped skirt.
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 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.
Ribbon ensemble
Ensemble of red ribbon knit. A) Top of self knit with stemmed flower designs at upper left and lower right accented with tiny pearls and multi-colored rhinestones. Bermuda collar; short sleeves; fitted with side-zip closure under left arm and short zip closure at center-back neckline. Unlined, with attached shoulder-pads. Labels: At bottom of side zipper, inside: "Neiman-Marcus / Sports Shop" At side: "Suzanne / Handknitting / Original New York" B) Skirt of self-knit is mid-length and A-line with side-zip closure. Unlined. No labels. C) Belt of self-knit backed on grosgrain ribbons, fits around waistband of top. 5/8" wide x 29 1/2" long. No labels.
Wedding shoes
Slingback pumps of off-white silk. rounded toe; small heel; beige lace detail on toes. Decorative buckle on straps. Match wedding dress (2004.014.044). Left Shoe: 235 Volk / Dallas Right Shoe: 235 Volk/ Dallas Measurements: L: 21 cm W: 7 cm H: 9 cm Heel: 6.5 cm / 2.5 in.
Leather shoes
Shoes of silver leather; strappy heels with open toe and heel; 7 strap vamp; buckle comes from sides and meets in back, buckles around ankle; 1" x 3/4" at base. Measurements: Length 22.5cm Width 7.5cm Height 15.5cm Heel 8cm /3 1/8in (@axis) Left Shoe: A HARRIS / & CO. / DALLAS, TEXAS; 8S 3979 Right Shoe: Pre-View / New York / by Tupper; 88 3979
Spectator shoes
Pumps of white suede and black leather segments. The shoes of white suede are designed with a slightly pointed toe, open at front with a small inverted "V" shape, the front of the toe-box overlaid with a black leather trim. The instep with black narrow leather lace-up details and bow. Wedge heel of white suede with black leather horizontal bands. Designer's stamp inside left shoe: "by Johansen / Smartest Since 1876" Retailer's stamp inside right shoe: "Ernest Grissom's / Abilene" Measurements: L:23 cm W: 7 cm H: 14.5 cm Heel: 7.5 cm / 3 in.
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.
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."
Purple satin evening slippers
Purple satin evening slippers, cut out heel w/ one strap at instep. gilt, jeweled buckle. Fabric criss-crossed at toe in sandal style. toe out. Gold platform soles and heel tip. Size: 5 1/2m markings: left- none right- "Neiman Marcus Co. Dallas / Fenwyn / Trade mark reg'c"
Nightgown
Nightgown of off white or cream colored silk charmeuse and chiffon with embroidered flowers. Full length, cap sleeves and peter pan collar of charmeuse, yoke of chiffon, illusion sweetheart neckline with bodice and skirt of charmeuse, charmeuse tie belt or cummerbund at natural waist, button at center back neckline, center back slit, draped on the bias, unlined.
Nightgown
Nightgown of ivory crepe, full-length with slight train. Self tie at neckline with blue applique monogram "SLC" in art deco font. Long sleeves with 1" gathered cuffs and closure of two snaps. Center front opening with self-covered button and loop at neckline. Four vertical rows of pin tucks on shoulders. Unlined.
Pink nightgown
Nightgown of light pink or peach bias cut silk charmeuse, sleeveless, deep v neckline, v-shaped waistline with gathers to add fullness at bust, floral lace motifs inserted following neckline creating asymmetrical detail, full skirt with inserts to complete circular shape. Label: Made Expressly for Neiman Marcus Co.
Leather shoes
Single kid and suede sling pump. Open toe and back. Left upper side of white suede, right upper side of brown kid leather. Vamp of white suede which crosses over brown leather. Center of vamp has cut-out with 2 brown buttons braided into edge of rectangular cut-out. Designer's label: "Palter DeLiso / Capri / Last" Retailer's label: "Neiman Marcus Co. Dallas / Fenwyn / Trade Mark Reg'd". Handwritten note: "6 1/2 B / 51469 / 7412-20BV" ONE SHOE ONLY - for right foot. Measurements: Length 22cm Width 7.5cm Height 7cm / 2.75in (@ axis)
Handbag
Structured handbag of medium brown leather with dark brown interlocking C quatrefoil print piped in black leather. Inverted frame; single handle with metallic gold fasteners; gold flip clip closure in design of open frame with three bars. Lined in brown suede; patch pocket with flap and snap closure; zipper pocket with back patch pocket. Four circular feet. Retailer's label: Made in Italy Exclusively for / Neiman-Marcus Measurements: Width: 9" Height: 6 1/2" without handle Height: 10 1/2" with handle Depth: 2 7/8"
Art Deco-style handbag
Handbag of black quilted/ribbed silk in art deco style with black enameled gold flip top bar frame trimmed in red bezel set cabochons. Contoured handle of matching black quilted/ribbed silk. Lined in black silk with two side pockets edged in gold thread. Stamped designer's label: "Charles Blair / 374 R. St. Honoré / Paris" Stamped retailer's label: "Made in France / for / Neiman Marcus Co."
Picture hat
Picture hat of maroon straw. Low, teardrop shaped crown with flat top is slightly tilted to the front by a gathered stitch; wide gray grosgrain ribbon headband divides into three tiers of streamers cascading at back. Wired, wide floppy brim. Inner brim with maroon grosgrain ribbon headband and black elastic cord to secure to wearer's head. Unlined. Designer's label: "Hattie Carnegie / Inc. Retailer's label: Neiman Marcus Co. / New York Dallas Paris
Bergere-style hat
Bergère style hat of black linen. Open crown created by a black band of self encircling what would be the base of the crown; bow at back. Wide asymmetric brim slightly "waved"; wired. Headband of black grosgrain. Manufacture's label on inside hatband: "Betmar" Union label on inside hatband: "823937" Retailer's stamp on inside hatband: "Weldon's Fort Worth"
Coat
Coat of navy blue wool. Ruffled, quilted shawl collar attached to front panel; rolled button of matching material under collar closes with frog at right side neckline. Slightly flared silhouette; 3/4 sleeves that turn up at the ends. Blue satin lining with ties that close with loop on left side opening. Retailer's label: "Volk's / Dallas" NRA label
Evening ensemble
Evening ensemble of light blue-gray silk faille and silver thread brocade. A) Evening dress with wide, gathered shoulder straps. Empire bodice with ruching at center front and inserted waistband. Bias cut floor length A-line skirt. Left side zipper closure; unlined. No labels. B) Bolero style jacket. Short sleeves with padded shoulders. No labels.
Sweater vest
Sweater vest in pullover style of cream cashmere patterned on the front with diagonal stripes of brown cashmere with alternating rectangles of brown and cream. Ribbed at V-neckline, armholes, and 3 ¼" hem. Combined designer/retailer label: 100% Pure Cashmere / Neiman-Marcus / Made in Scotland / by Ballantyne Maker's label a bottom right seam: This is an Original / Ballantyne Intarsia Retailer's label at back inside neck: "100% Pure Cashmere / Nemian-Marcus / Made in Scotland / by Ballantyne"
Evening gown
Long evening gown of black silk chiffon with shirred bust and trim around bustline. Pleated flared skirt of multiple layers of chiffon. Detachable shawl collar trimmed in black ostrich feathers around shoulders/bust.
Girl's pinafore
Girl's pinafore dress of white cotton. Sleeveless with ruffles around armholes, white work embroidered flowers around neck and middle of skirt. Ties at back. Closure of four buttons down the back at top of bodice.
Girl's dress
Girl's dress of off-white cotton canvas feed sack material with stemmed yellow rose print. Double Peter Pan style collar with scalloped ruffle trim. Gathered and pleated short sleeves with matching scalloped ruffle trim. Empire waist; knee length. Center back closure of three circular pearl buttons and barred buttonholes. Unlined.
Girl's dress
Girl's dress of white cotton with purple, blue, and red floral print. Puff sleeves with 1/2" cuffs. Below knee length, A-lined skirt has six gores. Peter Pan collar of white linen edged with scalloped lace. Bound center front opening has closure of two snaps and is trimmed with six white sailboat buttons. Belt loops at sides; belt missing. Unlined.
Girl's dress
Dress of pink taffeta with a yellow, pink, and blue abstract floral watercolor pattern. Three ruffled tiers below dropped waist; supported by pink net matching neckline. Neckline and sleeves of sheer pink net, sleeves are ruffled; five pink vertical buttons at neck. Closed in the back by seven snaps.
Dress shirt
Men's shirt of ecru silk with front button closure. Wide banded collar extending into tie. Stemmed mother of pearl buttons; long sleeves with french cuffs. Retailer's label at center back neckline: "Neiman-Marcus"
Evening ensemble
Evening ensemble of brown taffeta. A) Evening dress of brown taffeta. Bodice has thin straps, is pleated and shirred. Six-gore skirt is bias cut; floor length. Left side zipper closure. B) Jacket of brown taffeta embellished all over with multi-colored sequins in floral design;. Stand-up collar. Zipper in placket ac center front. Puffed sleeves.
Cape
Cape of magenta wool with accents of black bugle beads, sequins, and globular beads. Beading designs down center front, each side, across shoulder, and around back neck. Black quilted lining.
Cape
Straight opera style cape of black long-hair Colobus monkey fur.
Evening Dress
Evening dress of black sequins over black chiffon.
Rayon dress
Dress of sequined brown rayon crepe.
Evening Dress
Evening dress of black silk velour.
Blouse
Blouse of brown silk crepe with blue dots. Pin tucked center front. Round neck has attached tie which passes through buttonhole on right side; snap closure on front opening. Long sleeves are vented with two-button closure on cuffs. Label: Neiman-Marcus Sport Shop
Western-style suit
Man's western style "cowboy" cream color two piece suit of cotton twill with green and purple embroidery of flowers, scrolls and butterflies.
Hat
Turban style hat of navy blue gathered silk knit over felt calotte style crown.
Evening dress
Evening dress of matelassé ivory rayon. Bias cut. High waist with starburst shaped tucks between breasts and where waist joins skirt. Deep U-shaped neckline with halter straps around back of neck and forming bands under the arms; shoulder straps. Center back closure of self-covered buttons and loops. Full length with slight train.
Dinner dress
Dinner dress. Black floral pattern lace over beige lining; long sleeves and floor-length; V-neck; center front ribbon accent (used as belt?)
At-home dress
At-home dress of pale blue net lace. Ankle length. Wide 3/4 length sleeves; deep V-shaped neckline. Center front closure of 8 self covered buttons and loops at waist. Attached belt of matching lace with rectangular buckle. Lined in matching pale blue crepe.
Ceremonial skirt
Ceremonial Skirt of ochre-orange cotton with purple stripes and metallic thread. One piece of fabric sew into a floor-length tube, with tripes running horizontally. Textile created on a backstrap loom, design motifs hand embroidered with couched metallic threads, with decorative band of densely-embroidered geometric motifs at the bottom hem.
Pants
Man's Pantalones (Pants). Handwoven back strap loomed in cotton. White with purple stripes about 1/2" wide. Hand embroidered cotton design motifs at lower leg. Hand-stitched construction.
Evening Dress
Evening dress of black velvet with rounded yoke of ivory lace piped in black velvet.
Knit ensemble
Separates set of maroon mercerized cotton(?) knit, most likely handmade. a) Beret-style hat with hatpin. b) Sweater blouse with collar and button closure at neckline, long sleeves. c) Cardigan with collar and button closures along front placket. Long sleeves; patch pockets at sides. d) Skirt with elastic sewn at waistband. e) Belt with square, self-covered buckle closure; 1" wide.
Scrapbook 1
Scrapbook Photographs of Wedding couple; Sketch of a bathing suit with metal embellishments; Lilli Wolff showing a dress; Festival costumes(?)
Man's Coat
Man's coat of raccoon fur. Full length, with shawl collar. Two outer pockets trimmed with raccoon tails. Double-breasted center front opening with 8 round 1 1/2" leather covered buttons with loop closures. Long sleeves, with inner ribbed knit(?) cuffs. 51" from center back neckline to hem line. Upper lining of brown silk (?), and lower section lined with plaid wool. Inner pocket on left side. No labels in garment. Name inked inside inner pocket: "Ellison"
Boy's Coat
Boy's coat of black and white herringbone tweed. Double breasted with notched lapel and 6 buttons; opening is reversible to be opened on left or right. Patch pockets at sides. Half belt across back. Lined from the waist up with dark gray flannel, and from the waist down with plaid flannel. Manufacturer's label: "Ess Kay"
Evening Sandals
Pair of green satin open-toed sandals with gold ribbon trim on the vamp. Designed in a modified slingback style, with an ankle strap that secures with a rounded jeweled buckle. The medium modified continental heel is covered in the same satin. Retailer's label stamped in each: "Neiman Marcus Co; Dallas" Written inside each: "5 1/2 M / 12539 / 8715-R9"
Pumps
White silk pumps with silver and rhinestone buckle trim Measurements: length 23cm. Width 6.5cm. Height 14cm. Heel 5.5cm, 2.25in. Left Shoe: no marking Right Shoe: Volk / Green Room / Dallas
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