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Evening jacket
Jacket of black satin and black mink fur. Short, cropped jacket with high rounded neckline and full-length set-in sleeves made in heavy silk satin. Center front opening without closure devices. Neckline, front opening and cuffs trimmed in black mink fur. Fully lined in black silk. Designer's label at inside center back below collar: "Made in France / Automne-Hiver 1962 / Christian Dior / Paris" Style number stamped on label: "117880"
Ankle boots
Ankle boots of black calf leather, pointed toe, wide throat, stacked stiletto heel. measurements: L: 24cm W: 7cm H: 17cm Heel: 9cm (3 1/4 in.)
Breton Hat
Breton style hat of shiny red straw with pillbox crown. High, rolled back brim almost obscures crown. Red grosgrain ribbon covered button and streamers at center top of crown. Wide, red grosgrain ribbon forms hatband around crown. Unlined. Retailer's label on inside hatband: "Sanger Harris / Dallas" Size tag: "22"
Breton Hat
Modified Breton hat of natural straw cloth with beige grosgrain ribbon as hatband and around edge of crown. Lined in cream colored satin. Designer's label: "Jan Leslie / Custom Design"
Cloche
Cloche style hat of brown felt. Trimmed in green, light blue and purple yarn and sequins around crown and under brim. Headband of brown grosgrain ribbon. Jeanne TĂȘte
Coat
Coat of red broadtail. Long sleeves; 3/4 length. Notched lapel with collar of leopard fur. Double breasted with loops and circular gold-tone metal buttons, 3 on each side. Flap plackets at collar have smaller matching buttons at center. Patch pockets on either side with non-functional matching button. Cuffs and hem with wide band of leopard fur. Fully lined in red silk. Retailer's label: "Koslow's / Fort Worth" Embroidered in black on inside right: "Alla Mae Russell". With accompanying tie belt of red broadtail; 1" wide.
Coat
Coat of pea green wool. A-line, double-breasted, with eight smooth, round beige plastic buttons with four bound buttonholes. Pointed, rolled collar. Vertical, single-welt pockets at each side. Long, set-in sleeves. Lined in celery green taffeta. Designer's label at center back neckline: "Norman Norell / New York"
Coat dress
Coat dress of red wool tweed. Buttons from neck to hem in front with 10 circular red plastic buttons. Slightly fitted at natural waist, three quarter sleeves. Convertible collar. Length just below knee. Lined in red silk. Designer's label: "Balenciaga / 10, Avenue George V. Paris" Maker's label under designer's label (faded and almost illegible): "53876"
Coat dress
A) Coat dress of dark red/orange wool crepe. Stand up collar; long sleeves. Left front opening with 6 buttons and bound buttonholes; additional snap and hook & eye closures at shoulder and waist. Box pleated, above knee length skirt. Designer's label at center back neckline: "Geoffrey Beene" Retailer's label at center back seam near hem: "Neiman-Marcus" 2) Covered belt in matching fabric with thin leather backing and rectangular covered buckle; 1-1/4" wide.
Cocktail dress
Cocktail dress of black crepe with sheer chiffon overdress. Knee length; sleeveless with chiffon draping over arms. Wide round collar, knot at center back. Center back zipper closure. Hem has released.
Cocktail dress
Cocktail dress of black wool crepe. Sleeveless; wide rounded neckline; princess seams. Dropped waist with two gathered black taffeta tiers at hem; trimmed with black velvet bow at front left. Below knee length. Center back zipper closure; lined in black crepe.
Day Dress
Dress of silk knit in pink, off white, purple, and beige arched geometric "Ceramiche" design with "Emilio" signature print.
Day dress
Dress of black wool and satin; standing collar that does not meet in front; 5 self covered buttons and bound button holes; 2 snaps at collar; 1 snap at waist; 2 vertical darts on bodice waist seam; zipper center front of skirt; 2 angled seam pockets center front skirt; full length sleeves; no cuffs; fully lined in black satin. Designer Label: John Moore / New York
Dress
Maternity cocktail dress of black polyester crepe. Sleeveless; bateau neckline. Knee length. High yoke is styled with hanging 2-1/2” wide streamers of self from yoke to hem on front and back. Center back zipper closure. Lined in black polyester. Designer's label at back neckline: "Page Boy / Dallas" Size 12 tag at back hemline.
Dress
Cocktail dress of yellow nylon. Body of dress is made up of rayon stitched into thin bands of piping that are looped and stitched together resembling crochet; attached yellow crepe underdress. Boat neck dips to deep U-shape in back; sleeveless; A-line; knee length. Center back zipper closure on underdress; overdress has hook closures from neck to center back. Retailer Label: Lou Lattimore / Dallas Union Label: "BBGN / 905345" Maker's tag: Order No 3354 / Style E / Size / Remarks 403 14" "Brand" Label: Cameo / Evening Fashions
Dress
Evening gown of black wool boucle trimmed with black fur (mink?) around neckline. Long gown, high neckline in front, sleeveless, low cut back with "tail" of fur at bottom of back. Boned understructure.
Dress
Dress of silk knit in floral print of fish in magenta, pink, lime, orange, and white.
Dress ensemble
Dress of navy blue with navy blue wool twill coat embellished with silver buttons. a) Coat of navy blue wool twill with convertible collar. Single breasted with 5 silver domed buttons and welt buttonholes. Inseam pockets at front sides. Shaped 3/4 length sleeves. Street length. Back has one large inverted box pleated topped with two matching buttons at back waist. Lined in navy blue acetate. Designer's label at inside center back neckline: "Balenciaga / 10, Avenue George V. Paris" Couture number stamped on back of designer's label: "6789" b) Dress of navy wool crepe. Short sleeves. Wide jewel neckline. Center front princess arched panel. Center back lapped zipper. Two front shoulder darts and four back neck darts. Knee length. Lined in black silk. Designer's label at inside center front neckline: "EISA"
Ensemble - Day Dress and Jacket
Ensemble of multi-color abstract/impressionistic foliage in green, orange, blue, lavender, and gold, consisting of: a) Day dress in sheath style, sleeveless, with a wide, rounded neckline. Center back zipper, and fully lined in royal blue acetate. Maker's tag towards bottom of zipper: "Order No. 2666 / Style 984 / Size 6 / Remarks" b) Jacket. Reaching slightly below waist-length, the jacket has a wide rounded neckline and elbow length sleeves. The center front opening secures with 3 black crocheted buttons and bound buttonholes, supplemented with a large covered snap at neckline. Lined in navy acetate. Designer's label under right armhole: "Tiffeau & Busch Ltd. / New York" The ensemble’s fabric is a blend of 95% cotton and 5% rayon in a linen weave.
Envelope for Butterick Pattern #2537
Butterick pattern #2537 to make a dress with scarf neckline and pleated skirt, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Envelope for Butterick Pattern #2606
Butterick pattern 2606 to make a semi-fitted jacket, darted straight skirt, and overblouse, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Envelope for Butterick Pattern #2683
Butterick pattern 2683 to make a blouse with front button closure, variety of necklines, and sleeve variations, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Envelope for Simplicity Pattern #4464
Simplicity pattern 4464 to make a misses' blouse with rounded neckline, front button closure, and variety of set-in sleeves, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Envelope for Simplicity Pattern #4547
Simplicity pattern 4547 to make a blouse, jerkin, and slim or full pleated skirt, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Envelope for Simplicity Pattern #4848
Simplicity pattern 4848 to make a lined jacket with raglan sleeves, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Envelope for Simplicity Pattern #5095
Simplicity pattern 5095 to make junior and misses' one-piece dress or jumper, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Evening clutch
Evening clutch style purse of pink crepe in rectangular shape with pink top-stitching. Hidden snap closure. Accordion fold body; lined in pink satin with split patch pocket. No labels. Measurements: Width: 10 1/4" Height: 4 1/2" Depth: 1"
Evening Dress
Evening dress of champagne hand appliqued lace over fine net.
Evening dress
Evening gown of off-white chiffon. Gathered at waist giving straight but very full skirt with unpressed pleat effect. Gathered strapless empire top. Boned in bodice and lined in white taffeta. Skirt consists of two layers of chiffon over an attached white crepe underskirt. Metal zipper at center back. Designer's label: "Scassi" Orange paper tag on inside seam of underskirt: "C Wheaton"
Grey wool dress
Dress of grey wool flannel with round collar; short sleeves; long back zipper; A-line; knee length; 2 mock pockets in front. Label at inside back neckline: "100% wool / Tailored by Sloat / Sloat & Co. New York"
Hat
"Lampshade" style hat of black straw or raffia. The basically conical hat is woven of a black straw material, with flattened top. On the front of the hat, off-set to the left, is affixed a wide black velvet ribbon from the top edge of the crown down to almost the brim. Sewn to the ribbon at top is a circular stamped metal brooch set with 17 large circular rhinestones in three concentric circles. The hat is lined in black net, with inner black grosgrain hatband. Sewn to the inner ribbon band is manufacturer's label: "Edette / Exclusive / New York - Paris"
Hat
Turban of light tan and medium yellow-green loose weave cashmere. Off-white grosgrain headband; pale pink faille lining.
Hat
Hat of black, white, and silver artificial straw. Somewhat in a pillbox style, the cylindrical crown has a flattened top with a slight "overhang" on all sides, and is designed with the straw couched down on the top, running in parallel bands of color from side to side. Sides of crown covered in 2" wide band of shiny black vinyl like patent leather, with a swallow-tail pennant segment extending from the back of the hat. Lined in white fabric. Label sewn to back of inner headband: "Sally Victor / Headlines" Tag attached to label: "55â‚”"
Hat
Hat of black silk chiffon. The hat is formed from a cylindrical pillbox style hat surmounted by a conical section that is folded back and flares out to form an extension behind the hat. Where the surmounting piece meets the pillbox is a black bow formed from the same cloth. Inside of crown is lined in stiff black netting, and has a black grosgrain ribbon running along the base of the crown. A small plastic comb is sewn in front of hat to inner ribbon to secure it to wearer's head. No labels. The donor records that "... Balenciaga showed it with dress and sleeveless coat..."
Hat
Navy wool draped backward over crown turned under and gathered at lower back edge of crown (back resembles a snood).
Hat
Hat of light brown straw. Hat has a cylindrical crown with flattened top. Around the lower part of the crown is a wide light brown grosgrain ribbon with loop and trailing ribbons at side, secured with two wooden buttons. The wide brim turns down at front and up at back. Unlined, with inner hatband of pale grosgrain ribbon. Label inside: "Elizabeth"
Lace shoes
Shoes of fuchsia pink silk crepe to match evening gown. High heels. Body of shoes with Chantilly lace line pattern meandering over body of shoe. Designer's label inside: "Salvatore / Ferragamo / Florence / Italy"; "LM293 885 4B"
Maternity dress
Maternity dress of pink linen with lime green zebra stripe pattern in yoke style. Wide, rounded neckline with short dolman sleeves. Knee length. Dress gathers at yoke; princess seams. Center back zipper closure. Unlined. Designer's label at back neckline: Page Boy / Dallas"
Maternity dress
Maternity dress of sky blue linen in shift style. Sleeveless with bateau neckline. Knee length. Styled with deep V-shaped insert of white linen at center front; insert is bordered in lime green with matching green bow at the bottom point of the V. Center back zipper closure. Unlined. Designer's label at back neckline: "Page Boy / Dallas"
Men's dress shirt
Man's shirt in wedgewood blue-gray silk. One wooden collar button. Long sleeves with French cuffs. "RNS" monogram on left cuff. Label: A. Sulka & Company / New York London / Chicago Paris Tag attached to label: Sept. '62 B) Detachable matching collar. Labels same as shirt.
Men's shirt
Shirt of blue-gray cotton brocade with darker gray squares. Neckband is of white broadcloth designed for detachable collar. Long sleeves with French cuffs. Label: A. Sulka & Company / London / Paris / Chicago / New York Tag under label: Sept. '62
Mushroom hat
Mushroom style hat of black cellophane straw. Hat is constructed with a pillbox style under crown of stiffened net with black grosgrain edge. Combs at sides for securing hat to head. Designer label: Sue Dooley / Dallas
Pamela hat
Halo/Pamela style hat of yellow straw with curved up brim bordered in yellow grosgrain ribbon. High, domed asymmetric crown with embroidered ribbon hatband in mock cross stitch motif. Unlined; beige grosgrain headband. Designer label: Styled by / Coralie
Picture hat
Picture hat of light brown straw. Hat has a high cylindrical crown with flattened top. Hatband is a wide light brown grosgrain ribbon with loop and trailing ribbons at right side, secured with two wooden buttons. The wide brim turns down at front and up at back. Unlined; headband of pale tan grosgrain ribbon. Label: Elizabeth
Pillbox Hat
Hat of black silk tulle and satin in the form of a low pillbox of black silk tulle, tapering slightly to the shallow-domed crown. On the right side is a cascade of dyed green ostrich feathers.
Pillbox Hat
Pillbox hat of black silk satin with a puff of ostrich feathers at right side. Organza bow atop feathers.
Pillbox Hat
Pillbox hat covered in sapphire blue silk. Large sapphire blue silk rose accent with green leaves at right front. Lined in navy blue silk with navy grosgrain ribbon inner headband. Comb for securing hat to wearer's head at inside front. Designer's label on inside headband at back: "Eisa"
Pillbox Hat
Pillbox hat of black silk faille. The cylindrical crown is flat at top, and has one large ruby red silk rose at center front of the side. Lined in black satin, with a single comb inside to secure hat to wearer's head.
Pillbox Hat
Pillbox hat of black satin trimmed with a black grosgrain ribbon woven box at top and black veiling.
Pointed toe heels
Spike heel pump of green patent leather with embossed snakeskin pattern, d'orsay shape with straps at insole and side, pointed toe box, round vamp. Measurements: L: 23.5 cm. W: 7.5 cm. H: 13 cm. Heel: 7.5 cm, 3 inches markings: L-"Neiman Marcus" R- "andrew geller / exquisite footwear"
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