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Neiman Marcus Collection Scrapbook: Volume 2, 1948-1952
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.
Coat
Coat in wrap-style of black crepe with black and cream nubby vertical stripes. Designer Label: Betty Rose / Fashions
Taffeta petticoat
Petticoat of maroon taffeta with two tiers of 1-3/4" black horsehair braid. One inch waistband. Center back opening closed with hook & eyes. Two curved panels at hips are gathered at the hem. Unlined, with 3-1/2" band of black stiffened net at interior hem line. Combined designer/retailer label on inside seam: "Neiman-Marcus Dallas / Traina-Norell"
Flannel suit
Tan flannel two-piece daytime suit. A) Tan fitted jacket. 7 buttons in front. Long sleeved. ~2 inch collar. Side pocket on left and right. Designer Label: Vera Maxwell / Original B) Knee length skirt of same material. Designer Label: Vera Maxwell
Jersey dress
Daytime dress in modified shirtwaist/sheath style of black jersey wool. Sleeveless with padded shoulders and wide, notched collar. Street length. Center front opening with 6 large, clear, modified emerald cut rhinestone buttons and bound buttonholes. One-inch wide self fabric tie belt attached at sides. Small patch pockets at sides, below waist. Unlined. Combined retailer/designer's label at inside left seam near hem: "Neiman-Marcus dallas / Traina-Norell"
Crepe dress
Dress of black crepe with wide band at waist of orange crepe, and orange crepe bands at wide armholes; long, tapered, batwing style sleeves with shoulder pads; round neckline with pointed collar and slit opening at center-front that closes at top with hook and eye; box pleats below orange band on front of skirt; unlined.
Suede sportswear ensemble
Ensemble. A: Green suede blouse, short, fitted, princess seams, cap sleeves, no collar, center front fastening with 10 buttons in groups of 5, and two hook & eye closures. Sewn-in shoulder pads. With designer label and NM Museum label. B: Skirt. Formed of alternating horizontal bands of tan, pumpkin, and green suede. Thin green suede waistband with two hook & eye closures, and zipper.
Herringbone suit
Black, rust and brown herringbone wool suit. A) Coat of black, brown and rust herringbone wool. Single breasted with three circular brown buttons with cut tops. Long, set-in sleeves. Brown fur collar. Yoked shoulders and box pleats at left and right sides and two pleats down the back. Lined in taupe silk satin. Designer's label at center back neckline: "Traina-Norell / New York" B) Skirt of black, brown and rust herringbone wool. Below knee length; A-line. Left side zipper with 2 hook & eyes on waistband. Lined in rust colored silk.
Christmas-themed ensemble
Red rayon and felt "Christmas theme" blouse and skirt ensemble. a) blouse of red rayon with center front button closures and short sleeves. b) skirt of red felt with holly leaf accents and sequins. Labels in back of skirt read, "A Nelly Tops/Original" and "Neiman Marcus"
Cocktail dress
Cocktail dress of black silk with gathered dolman sleeves.
Skirt suit
Black wool suit with black button accents. A) Short black jacket with buttons surrounding collar and sleeves. No front closure, high collar, ~2 inches wide Label inside right hem: Genuine Swansdown / Paris New York / Custom Made B) Matching knee-length skirt
Wool suit
Three-piece suit consisting of green wool jacket, skirt and red striped jersey blouse. A) Jacket of green twill wool. Single breasted with notched collar in red twill wool on exterior of collar extending down interior of front opening. Three self covered buttons and bound buttonholes. Mock flap pockets at sides trimmed with matching self covered buttons and red undersides. Long, set in sleeves with split opening at cuff closed with single, self covered button and bound buttonhole and lined on underside in red. Lined in red silk crepe. Designer's label on inside right: "Traina-Norell / New York" B) Skirt in green twill wool. A line; below knee length. White grosgrain ribbon waistband. Left side zipper. Unlined. C) Blouse in green and red striped jersey. Long sleeves. Narrow, rounded collar banded in matching fabric. Left side opening at neckline with 5 self covered buttons and bound buttonholes on 1-inch band of self. Fitted. Partially lined at back neckline in off-yellow organdy.
Lace dress
Dress of brown silk overlaid with black lace. Brown layer is sleeveless/strapless. Lace layer with short sleeves. Center back zipper. Designer's label at inside back lower zipper: "Nathan-Strong" Retailer's label at inside side seam near hem: "Bonwit Teller"
Two-piece dress
Skirt suit of navy blue wool. A) Skirt. Street-length flared skirt of 10 gores, with narrow waistband, left side zipper with two hook-and-eyes in waistband. Lined in navy blue silk. B) Jacket. Cropped, fitted jacket with v-neckline and center-front opening with 5 self-covered circular buttons with bound buttonholes and two hidden snaps. Long sleeves, each with two self-covered buttons and bound buttonholes, and two hidden snaps. Lined in navy blue silk, and with internal shoulder pads. Combined Designer's/Retailer's label: "Neiman-Marcus Dallas / Traina-Norell"
Draped dress
Two-tone lavender purple silk jersey floor length evening dress. Intricate cutting and draping of bodice with fabric at shoulders (one side lilac) gathered and crisscrossed through to natural waist to form sash ends, very long, that wrap around and tie. Skirt slightly gathered but hangs straight. Long slender sleeves and wide padded shoulders. Size 10
Skirt suit
Skirt suit of chocolate wool with velvet cuffs. A) Fitted jacket of chocolate wool in woven, checked pattern. Single breasted with 5 self covered buttons and bound buttonholes. Notched collar of brown velvet with self fabric lapels. Long sleeved with turn-up cuff of brown velvet and two small self covered buttons and bound buttonholes on each sleeve. Lined in brown taffeta. Combined designer/retailer label at center back neckline: "Neiman-Marcus Dallas / Traina-Norell B) Skirt of chocolate wool in woven, checked pattern. Wide, flared A-line with 10 panel construction. 1 1/2" waistband with center back lapped zipper and hook & eye closure at waistband. Lined in brown taffeta.
Bi-color dress
A) Mustard yellow and olive green rayon crepe evening dress; long sleeved; v-neck B) Yellow fringed scarf
Grey skirt suit
Gray wool pique suit with coral tie. a) Jacket of self with notched collar. Semi-double breasted with five small grey plastic buttons in a triangle formation with the 5th button at the bottom. 2" diagonal bands at each side. Long sleeves with 3" slit at wrists. Lined in coral satin. 21" long and 1" wide coral satin tie at inside back neck. Designer Label: "Irene / exclusively for / Neiman Marcus / Dallas" b) Long skirt of self. 1 1/4" waistband. 8" zipper and a hook-and-eye enclosure at right side. Darts at front and back. Side slit pockets.
Brown skirt suit
Woman's suit of chocolate brown silk shantung. A) Fitted jacket. Single breasted with notched collar. Long set-in sleeves have 3" slit at hem with extended faux opening having three brown buttons and bound buttonholes. Center front closure of seven brown buttons and bound buttonholes. Faux flap pockets at sides. Lined in ivory crepe. Designer/retailer's label at center back neckline: "Irene / Exclusively for / Neiman-Marcus / Dallas" B) Skirt; slightly A-lined. Left side zipper closure with snap and hook & eyes on 1" waistband. Kick pleat at center back. Unlined.
Cocktail ensemble
Cocktail ensemble. A) Blouse of fuchsia wool jersey. Long sleeves. Banded neckline with placket down the center back and five self-covered circular buttons. No labels in blouse. B) Skirt of black silk brocade. Dirndl style. Below knee length. Center back opening with zipper and 2 hook&eyes on waistband. Unlined. Combined Designer/Retailer label at side seam near hem: "Neiman-Marcus Dallas / Traina-Norell" C) Belt of matching black silk brocade with matching fuchsia wool jersey on reverse. Square self-covered buckle. 2" wide. No label/stamp.
Skirt suit
Three-piece suit of navy wool. a) Jacket of navy and white pinstripe wool. Double breasted with 4 circular navy blue buttons and covered buttonholes. Notched collar. Long sleeves. Padded shoulders. Horizontal, double welt pockets covered with flap at front left and right. Lined in navy silk. Designer's label at back neckline: "Hattie Carnegie" Retailer's label at right inside seam: "Neiman-Marcus / Dallas" Union label at right inside seam. b) White crepe blouse. c) Skirt of navy wool. Slight A-line. Street length. Unlined. Label at hem: "Spring 1946 / Hattie Carnegie / Size 10"
Wedding dress
Wedding dress of white chiffon velvet in a floral motif. Pointed peter pan collar; bodice split down CF; pointed empire waist; leg-o-mutton sleeves; 6 buttons at wrist; full length skirt with train; 3 organdy roses on bodice (possibly not original)cover up clusters of plastic orange blossom; buttons up back.
Riding ensemble
Beige/khaki. silk and wool. western-style riding ensemble. (a.) Top: fitted. western-style beige silk shirt with stylized front and back yokes. Moderate V-neckline with spread collar and notched lapels. Full-length set-in sleeves that pleat into narrow cuffs. The cuffs are secured with two medium size and one small snap. The placket opening is accented with an appliqued. stylized. half fleur-de-lys. Centerfront placket opening secured with four medium size snaps. Curved shirt tail hem that arches up over the hips. Label stitched over the right inside front placket facing. at waistlevel. (b.) Pants: khaki colored. wool twill. western-style riding trousers. Darted waistline with stylized. appliqued yokes front and back. Four tab-like belt loops. Left side seam zipper closure to hiplevel with a snap at the waistline. Tapered long legs with ankle level slits. The stylized yoke details trail down the sides eams to just above knee level. Label stitched inside center front. over interior waistband.
Rayon dress
A) Shirred light brown rayon dress. Short sleeves. full length B) Matching thin tie
Wedding dress
Wedding dress and related pieces. A) Dress of cream white Fortuny pleated ruched silk fabric. Altered from original into Renaissance style; deep rounded neckline. Long sleeves with zipper closures. Center back zipper closure. B) Veil of cream/ecru mesh, with circular "crown" covered with narrow vertical pleats/ruching. Three plastic combs to hold crown to wearer's head. Short panel in front, floor-length in back. C) Slip. Cream silk? satin. Full-length. "Bustier" top/neckline. Zipper closure at back. Empire waistline. Inner petersham belt. Tulle ruffle at bottom. D) Belt. Cream silk? satin, with narrow vertical pleats/ruching as on crown of veil. Lined with silk/satin ribbon. Two hook-and-eye closures. E) Fabric remnant. Part of train? Cream pleated ruched fabric. Roughly semi-circular shape. F) Fabric remnant. Edging from veil? Cream tulle doubled over and gathered at one side with two rows of stitching. 48 cm. (19") long G) Fabric remnant. Edging from veil? Cream tulle doubled over and gathered at one side with two rows of stitching. 250 cm. (98 1/2") long. H) Fabric remnant. Edging from veil? Cream tulle doubled over and gathered at one side with two rows of stitching. 166 cm. (55 1/2") long. I) Fabric remnant. Edging from veil? Cream tulle doubled over and gathered at one side with two rows of stitching. 348 cm. (137") long. J) Fabric remnant. Edging from veil? Cream tulle doubled over and gathered at one side with two rows of stitching. 329 cm. (129 1/2") long. K) Fabric remnant. Edging from neckline? Cream tulle ruched and seamed at the ends. 128 cm. (50 1/2") L) Dress weights. Band of dress chain. 95 cm. (75") long M) Fabric remnant. Tulle. Possibly from lining of dress or slip. 117 cm. (46") long x 64 cm. (25") wide. N) Fabric remnant. Tulle. Possibly from lining of dress or slip. …
Playsuit with bamboo pattern
Two-piece playsuit ensemble: A) Playsuit of beige linen with yellow and brown printed bamboo design on neckline and cuffs of sleeves. Short sleeves; three bamboo cylindrical buttons as center front closure on bodice with zipper below waist on shorts portion of garment. B) Wrap around skirt of same fabric as playsuit. Single button to closure on waistband; button is missing.
Pink shorts
Shorts of pink cotton corduroy. Short cuffed legs. Wide waistband fastens in back with pink plastic button on waistband and zipper. Small slit watch pocket on right front at waistband. Unlined. Maker's label at back left (illegible): "Port Stuff / by Wolfs"
Wool suit
Suit of golden brown wool. AA Jacket of golden brown wool. CF opening with two buttons low near hem; 3/4 sleeves; fully lined in green crepe. B) Skirt of same; mid-length; partly lined in green crepe; with front box pleat; side zipper. Two labels in jacket. Retailer label: "Bergdorf / Goodman / On the Plaza / New York", behind which is stitched a second label with hand-written notes on buyer, date, and style: "Mrs Rose L Lloyd, 6-1-49, 94329" Single label in skirt, same style of label as second label in jacket, with different notes: "Mrs R. Lloyd, 6-24-49, 94328"
Striped vest
Vest of red, white, blue, yellow and gray silk grosgrain ribbon. Retailer's label at inside back collar: "Made in Italy Exclusively for / Neiman-Marcus"
Lingerie ensemble
Lingerie set of ivory satin and sheer, with lace. A) Gown. Full-length. Sleeveless. V-neckline edged with lace band which continues to join inset lace band at raised waist. B) Robe of sheer nylon, long sleeves with button cuffs, CF opening edged with inset lace band, ruched band above inset band of lace at waist. Label: "Twynsette"
Straight legged pants
Pants of rose pink jersey knit, straight leg, zip front, waistband, side seam pockets.
Skirt suit
Woman's suit of khaki green wool knit. A) Jacket has small collar. Center front closure with 5 buttons of gold glitter and silver sequins. Bodice has multiple decorative darts from waist to hips in front and back. Long straight sleeves. B) Skirt is straight in matching fabric.
Skirt suit
Two-piece suit of tan, lightly striped, possibly synthetic material. a) Jacket: Tailored shell with high rounded neckline. Square spread collar. Full-length set-in sleeves. The sleeves are constructed in one piece with darts at the elbows. Center front closure from the neck to hip line. Four bound buttonholes with corresponding brown tortoise shell buttons. Bound hip pockets with flaps. The jacket front is intricately pieced. Fully lined in light brown crepe. Designer's label stitched along inside of right front opening: "Adrian / Original" b) Skirt: Narrow knee-length skirt with knee-level kick pleat. The skirt is darted into a narrow waistband. Left side seam zipper closure from waist to hip line. Lapped closure with single hook&eye and hook&bar. Unlined with turned back hem.
Two-piece dress
A) Heavy gray cotton blouse. very short sleeves. narrow, pointed collar. center-front opening with 4 buttons B) Skirt with multicolored grosgrain ribbon accents. C) Matching belt.
Tweed suit
Day suit of red, green, yellow and brown wool plaid. A) Jacket of plaid material, back sleeve, self covered buttons; lined. Retailer Label: Titche-Goettinger / Dallas B) Belt of self covered same plaid material; brown leather catch.
Three-piece skirt suit
Beige wool plaid three piece suit. A) Jacket with grey square pattern and long sleeves; lined. narrow, pointed collar. center front opening with 4 buttons to close B) Vest with grey square pattern and six round buttons down the front in twos; C) Matching knee-length skirt
Twill suit
Brown wool twill suit. A) Brown blazer with two front pockets; tan lining; 3 buttons in front. wide, pointed collar Designer Label inside left hem: Tailored by / Joselli / 100% all wool B) Matching knee-length skirt; no pleats
Silk suit
Creme silk 2 piece suit. A) Yellow jacket with scalloped yoke; four buttons on front; two front pockets B) Matching knee length skirt
Sleeveless day dress
A) Ivory day dress, hand painted silk flower motif on creme colored dress. Tucked bodice, belted inverted pleated skirt. Side hook closure. B) Matching belt
Cocktail ensemble
Cream satin cocktail ensemble with leaf and flower print A) Short jacket. short sleeves, opens center-front, but no method of closing B) Dress with buttons down the back. knee length, sleeveless Retailer Label: Neiman-Marcus C) Matching sash. ~1.5 inches wide
Gold ballgown
Embroidered gold satin ballgown; sleeveless; straps; green and brown embroidery on notched neckline, natural waistline, full bias skirt, side zipper, lined. Retailer Label pt 1: Bergdorf / Goodman / on the plaza - New York Retailer Label: pt 2: Made to Order / Bergdorf / Goodman / on the plaza - New York
Knit ensemble
Black knit ensemble with cotton pique accents. Consists of: A) Jacket (top) with white cuffs and collar; six covered buttons down front; two front pockets Designer's label at inside back collar: "Henry / A La / Pensee" B) Matching calf-length black skirt with looped trim at top.
Plaid bathing suit
Pale purple, blue, green, and orange plaid/stripe sun suit with built in bra and shirring.
Gingham dress
Day dress of black and white gingham. Collarless. Shot batwing sleeves. Skirt cut with peg top at sides and gathered in back with set in fan shaped fullness. Black button trim at front yoke and at zippered closing at hip in back.
Day dress
Black rayon taffeta late day dress with fitted bodice and skirt of 5 tiers of knife pleats gradually widening from hips to hem where skirt becomes very full. Front opening to waist, self belt, long tapered sleeves. Small rounded white satin collar and large satin bow at high neckline. Dress may have had 6 tiers and been altered. A: Dress B: Belt Size 10 PATTULLO-JO COPELAND
Tailored coat
Tailored white serge coat, double-breasted with novelty enamel buttons, brass studded. Cut full in back and gathered into folds by adjustable belt. Separate side belts, wide notched collar, long sleeves, cuffed, pockets w/flaps. Size 10 Neiman-Marcus "Pietro" label
Purple satin evening slippers
Fenwyn, Neiman marcus. 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"
Evening gown
Evening gown of seafoam green/blue nylon taffeta floor length gown with basque to hip line accented by circular cut peplum. Ting rolled shoulder straps, circular band at top of low cut waist over arm. Very full gored skirt. Trimmed with lining of peach taffeta. Size 16
Leather shoes
Tan suede shoe with leather inserts at throat and around back, rounded toe, moderate rounded throat, Mary Jane-style ankle straps, button closure, stacked moderate walking heel Measurements: L: 26 cm W: 7.5 cm H: 13.5 cm Heel: 6.3 cm, (2 1/2 in.) Markings: Right- "Narro /Rest / Heel / Trade mark reg."
Velvet mules
Black velvet mule with gold braid trim at throat, rounded toe box, high throat, lined in light pink silk faille, gold-toned leather insoles, low kitten heels. Measurements: L: 27 cm. W: 9.1 cm. H: 4.3 cm. Heel: 3.8 cm, 1.5 inches Markings L&R: "Gaymode / Sanatized"
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