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Abstract necktie
Man's necktie of silk in multicolored abstract painterly style resembling a printed "knit" pattern. Four-in-hand style. Tipped in navy silk; interlined. Maker's label: Gino Pompeii Content tag: 100% Silk / Imported from Italy / RN 43170
Alligator handbag
Satchel-style handbag of brown alligator. Single handle with gold-tone fixtures. Rectangular frame is gold-tone at back and inverted in brown leather at front; gold-tone flip clip closure in belt with buckle motif. Lined in taupe vinyl with two slip pockets and one zipper pocket. Stored in drawstring dust bag of tan fabric. "Made in Italy" stamped into brass frame of opening. Measurements: 31cm L, 16.5cm H (including closure, not strap), 8cm W
Alligator handbag
Handbag of black alligator. Rectangular shape with pleated bottom; single contoured handle of matching alligator backed in black leather. Flap closure has double scallop with over strap passing through a loop; hidden snap closure under strap and loop. Lined in black leather; zipper pocket and two patch pockets piped in gold. Measurements: Width: 8 1/4" Height: 6 1/2", without handle: Height: 10 1/2", with handle: Depth: 3"
Alligator pumps
Pumps of black alligator. Rounded vamp; rounded square toe. Straight back covered heel. Leather sole. Designer stamp: Di Mari
American flag shoes
Pair of shoes made of white leather and red and blue suede. Styled in a way reminiscent of bowling shoes, the white leather shoes have rounded toes, and red suede overlays at toe box, upwards in a strip from toebox to vamp, and around lower part of heel. Blue suede overlay stripes at side have star-shaped cut-outs to allow white leather to show through. Blue suede edging at top of upper and top of heel. Shoes lace-up at front, 5 holes per side. White shoe laces. Shoes are "flats", with 3/4" high heels. Brand stamped on inside: "Flings" Illegible stamp inside. Measurements: Length: 25 cm. Width: 8.5 cm. Height: 8.5 cm. Heel: 2 cm. (3/4") high on axis with cap
Beach robe
Beach robe of gold, brown and orange terry toweling. Center front zipper closure.
Beaded evening dress
Evening gown of magenta chiffon beaded in red bugle beads. Large accent of purple, turquoise and magenta sequined leaves down the center front and back of the gown, as well as smaller leaf accents on the sleeves. Maxi length with asymmetric hemline and irregular, dripping hem. Dress is trimmed in extensive bugle bead fringe at shoulders and below hips. Inverted V-shaped neckline has ½” sequined straps extending from trim around top of gown; deep V-shaped back. Handkerchief styled sleeves have irregular, dripping hem with red bugle bead fringe. Lined in magenta crepe; red grosgrain ribbon petersham. Designer's label at back:"Bob Mackie" Size/cleaning instructions and "Made / in U.S.A." labels at base of zipper.
Beaded skirt
Skirt of off-white cotton. Short zipper at side, and skirt is open from base of zipper to hem. Knee-length, the skirt is heavily embellished. From top, running horizontally around skirt: Off-white band of grosgrain ribbon; narrow band showing plain cotton of skirt; Purple grosgrain ribbon; narrow band of skirt; Yellow grosgrain ribbon; scalloped band of pink rickrack, showing background of skirt; embroidered ribbon of brown with tan and orange squares and geometric shapes; band of purple rickrack; Wide band of skirt which has crewel embroidery in blues and green of swags and flowerheads and rectangles with scattered circular and diamond-shaped painted/enameled studs; Band of dark blue/black short fringe; narrow band of dress heavily embroidered in squares/rectangles of blues and green; Purple grosgrain ribbon; narrow band of skirt heavily embroidered with bands of black and green and flowerheads of blues and greens; Band of orange short fringe; Band of skirt heavily embroidered with large scallop shapes containing flowerheads in blues and green, and with scattered multi-colored studs; Orange/red Grosgrain ribbon; band of skirt heavily embroidered with bands of black and green and flower heads of blues and greens; Band of wooden bead fringe; Wide band of horizontally-striped grosgrain ribbon with white, black, red, tan, blue, white, black, green, red, yellow, green, and yellow; Band of wooden bead fringe.
Beige two-piece ensemble
Beige two-piece ensemble with jacket and straight skirt (a) Jacket of light brown or beige fabric, notched collar folded back to create full-length lapels secured near shoulders with buttons, long set in sleeves with slight gathering at armscyes, straight cut, unlined. (b) Skirt of same fabric, straight silhouette, center back zipper with hook and bar closure, unlined.
Bellhop-style jacket
Bellhop style short jacket of navy ribbed wool. Tailored neckline with asymmetric notched lapel. Gold buttons form a V-shape in front giving double breasted effect. Long suit sleeves gather at shoulders with three matching gold buttons on each vented cuff. Lined in navy acetate/cupro blend; shoulder pads. Designer label: Saint Laurent / rive gauche Content/care and size tags
Belly Dancer's Costume - Banjara Peoples of India
Bustier of a belly dancer's costume from the Banjara peoples of India. The bra-top of black cotton is embellished at front with silver coins and trimmed in multicolored cross stitch embroidery, mirror work, and Kangura patchwork appliqué. Plain black straps extend over shoulders and around back to tie.
Belt ornament
Belt ornament/plaque. Circular plaque of thin sheet of gilt brass with shallow repousse design of a stylized figure, South American(?) influence. With two loops on back to string on a belt. Maker's marks on reverse: "Mary McFadden / Handcrafted" Measurements: 3 1/2" diam.
Belt plaque
Belt ornament/plaque. Circular plaque of gilt brass with hammered texture on front and thick edge border Circular hole at center and triangular "cut" from edge to center hole. Two wide loops on back to string on a belt. Maker's marks on reverse: Mary McFadden / Handcrafted Measurements: 3 1/2" diam.
Belted dress
a) Dress of light orange or peach polyester, full length, jewel neckline, bracelet-length dolman sleeves, natural waistline with ultrasuede cummerbund-style yoke, full skirt, center back opening with short zipper and three small snaps creating keyhole effect and button at back neckline, unlined. b) Belt of light orange ultrasuede matching dress yoke.
Beret
Beret style hat of crocheted black cording with golden flakes. Unlined.
Black dress
Dress of black chiffon. Knee-length, sleeveless, wide straps. Deep v at front and back. Heavily pleated throughout bodice, looser pleats on skirt. Wide smooth plain band at waist with simulated bow at center front and center back zipper closure. Fully lined in black polyester.
Black shoes
Pair of pumps in black calf and black patent leather. The square-toed shoes have a black calf leather toe-box and "tongue", crossed by a wide black patent leather strap at vamp which secures at outside edge with small gold colored buckle. The sides and heel of the shoes are of black patent leather, cut low at sides towards the front. Chunky 2 1/4" high heel, tapering slightly to base, rounded at sides and back, square across front. Stamped inside shoes: Designer's label: "Herbert Levine" Retailer's label: "Amen Warde / El Paso * Texas" Illegible marks handwritten inside shoes. Measurements: Length: 25 cm Width: 8cm Height: 12cm Heel: 5.5cm (2 1/4") high on axis w/cap
Blazer
Man’s jacket of cotton twill in shades of green floral print. "Lilly" signature in petals of medium green large flowers.
Blazer
Fitted blazer of forest green wool. Wide lapels with notched collar. Two flap slit pockets with flaps on right front and one double welt pocket left front. Center front closure of three large gold-tone buttons in design of riding helmet, two crossed polo mallets, and polo ball. Long two-piece sleeves with faux closure of four small matching buttons per sleeve. Double vent back. Lined in forest green synthetic. Designer label at interior pocket: Ralph Lauren Retailer label: Saks Fifth Avenue
Blouse
Blouse of gold silk jacquard in small, rectangular inverted F logo pattern. Double, Peter Pan collar. Long bishop sleeves gather into ¾” band at wrist with single pearl shank button closure and double cuff matching collar. Sleeves gather at shoulders with ¾” flange. Center front button closure of six pearl shank buttons. Unlined. Designer's label: Roma Fendi 365 / by Contir Tag at base of designer label: Made in Italy Couture number: 5710/70 Z78L1
Blouse
Woman's blouse of bright red orange dobby check with tie. Fabric of twill weave ground with diagonal rows of squares of opposite direction twill weave. Styled with two-piece notched collar and center front opening. Closure by five round plastic red-orange buttons. Long, fitted sleeves gathered to narrow band cuffs with one button closure. Straight hemline. Total length: 28" (71.1cm); Designer label: Kasper for J.L. Sport, LTD Care tag B) Necktie of matching fabric. Long rectangular shape with angled ends. Hemmed all around. Total length: 59¾" (151.8cm).
Blouse
Blouse of cotton in yellow, green, peach and yellow-green geometric print resembling overlapping rickrack on the right and linear waves on the left. "Emilio" signature in print.
Blouse
Womens silk blouse in coral, green, pink, green and white geometric pattern. "Emilio" signature in print.
Blouse
Shirt of beige, yellow and pale orange patterned polyester/silk blend. Semi-fitted shirt with partial front placket opening. Spread collar and long sleeves.
Bodysuit Ensemble
Two-piece skirt ensemble.
Bow blouse
Blouse of beige silk. Turn down collar extends to form tie; long sleeves with button closure on vented cuffs. Center front closure of six buttons. Two patch pockets at breast with satin weave Chanel logo. Gathers at yoke. Designer's label: Chanel / Boutique
Bow tie
Butterfly bow tie of navy blue grosgrain weave highlighted with tiny gold and red hunting vests. Adjustable length with unique hook and eye to adjust.
Bow tie
Clip-on butterfly bow tie of deep forest green synthetic velvet. Marking: None on tie; clip bears "Royal-Rust Resistant"
Box clutch
Box clutch of bronze reptile leather in trapezoid shape with copper detail around edge of front in a zig-zag pattern. Magnetic snap closure on tab. Detachable shoulder strap with snap closures at ends attaches to interior of purse on hinged tabs. Gray leather lining. Stored in "Cesare Piccini" dust bag of cream cotton flannel. Designer label: SusanBennisWarrenEdwards / Hand Made in Italy Measurements: 19cm L, 15.5cm H (w/o strap), 6.5cm W
Boy's sweater
Boy’s sweater of acrylic/wool blend brown knit with tan front center panel and collar. Long sleeves with ribbed cuffs and waist. Closure of three buttons at center front placket. Appliqué of Cardin logo at lower left above waistband. Designer's label: "Pierre Cardin / Paris"
Breton Hat
Hat in breton style of gray straw with gray grosgrain ribbon bow edged with gray straw at back of high, upturned brim. Style can also be referred to as pamela, halo or madeline. Unlined with gray grosgrain headband. Designer's label on inside hatband: "Valerie / Modes"
Breton Hat
Hat in breton style of burnt ochre straw with burnt ochre grosgrain ribbon bow at back on brim. Style can also be referred to as pamela, halo or madeline. Wide upward brim with alternating narrow bands of flat straw. Unlined with ochre grosgrain headband. Designer's label on inside headband: " An Original / by Dajon / New York" Size tag to left of designer's label: "22 1/2" Union label: "565660"
Brocade dress
Evening dress of heavy orange, red and silver brocade. Full-length, with standing collar, long sleeves, center back zipper closure with hook and loop at top of collar. Bodice with floral bead work in orange and rhinestones, and scattered bead work throughout the bodice. Full red nylon lining.
Brocade pumps
Shoes of dark orange, gold, and silver abstract floral brocade, square toe box, rounded and low vamp with rectangular "buckle" of self, low block heel covered in self. Measurements: L: 23 cm. W: 7.5 cm. H: 11.5 cm. Heel: 6 cm, 2.5 inches Markings Left & Right "John Jerro"
Brocade pumps
Pair of pumps of brocade/tapestry. The shoes are designed with a rounded toe, the uppers covered in a brocade/tapestry cloth consisting of floral forms in greens, reds, blues, etc. on an ivory ground. Heels taper to base. Brand stamped inside: "Custom Craft" and "Custom Craft / Wool / Composition / Insole" Retailer's label stamped inside: "Neiman-Marcus" Handwritten inside: "6 1/2 AA 74721 / 4113 [illeg]" Measurements: Length: 23.5 cm. Width: 7.5 cm. Height: 12 cm.
Brocade slippers
Pair of slippers of red silk and gold metallic brocade. The shoes are designed with pointed toes, and a panel of gold leather that extends from below the throat, up and over the instep, and almost to the instep, sewn down, and echoing the point of the toes. Crossed with a gold cord bow with large rhinestones set at each end. Almost flats, the shoes have low, carved heels with a profile similar to a compacted Louis heel. Brand stamp: "Gustinettes / Trade Mark" Stamped inside: "6 1/2M 52770" Measurements: Length: 25 cm Width: 8cm Height: 9cm Heel: 2cm (1") high on axis w/cap
Butterfly mola
Mola. Decorative reverse appliquéd panel in predominantly red cotton in butterfly design motif. Backed in dark turquoise blue fabric. These panels were originally used as the front and back of a Kuna woman’s blouse. This example appears to be for trade. Measures 18" x 14"
Caftan
Caftan. Vintage Guatemalan skirt (possibly from Santa Maria de Jesus) remade into a contemporary caftan. Original skirt handwoven on treadle loom all cotton. Hand embroidered cotton randa (joining seam). Notice the handmade fabric toggle closure at neckline to complement original design of skirt.
Cape
Cape made from an antique Japanese obi brocade of red, gold, orange, browns, etc. on a cream ground. Embroidery is of cranes, mums, and other flowers. The cape is mid-length, with one button and loop at neck and with "tie" of same material as an extension of standing collar. Center front opening. Box pleats at sides. Sleeveless, with flap-covered slits at center front sides for arms. Lined in ecru silk with inside slit pocket at left. Label: "Kobayashi / Made in Tokyo Japan"
Cape
Cape of beige hand woven vicuna wool. Styled as a sleeveless tunic, with turned down collar embellished with top-stitching. Center front opening with 5 buttons. Side slits (to access pockets?) Designer's label at center back inside neckline: "Givenchy" Handwritten style number tag behind designer's label: "59743"(? - partly obscured)
Cape
Black wool cape lined with black and white floral silk.
Cape and dress
Black silk crepe ensemble: A) Cape. Waist-length with double-bow made of silk covered piping on front. Single self-covered button and loop. Designer's label at edge: "Noriko / Chicago" B) Skirt. Full-length, of three layers with curving "tiers". Elastic waistband. Designer's label at inner waistband: "Noriko / Chicago".
Cashmere cardigan
Light brown cashmere cardigan with two front pockets
Chain-strap handbag
Handbag of navy blue suede with three separate descending parts piped in navy blue vinyl. Double metallic gold chain handles attached at top of bag through grommets of metallic gold; pulling chain through grommets converts double handle to shoulder strap. Turn lock closure of gold. Lined in navy blue fabric with one zipper pocket and one slip pocket on back wall. Maker's label: Sheldon / Original Measurements: Width: 7 1/4" Height: 8 1/4" without handle Height: 16 1/4" with handle Depth: 3/4"
Chemise dress
Beige silk semi-fitted chemise dress. Designer Label: Nora O'Brian
Chiffon dress
Dress of black silk synthetic chiffon. Full length dress with inner black tricot(?) layer and outer layer of black chiffon. Rounded neckline. Bodice and sleeves covered with geometric pattern of silver/grey bugle beads. Long sleeves are single-layer, with short zipper closure with hook & eyes at cuffs. Center back zipper closure with hook & loop and two snaps on outer layer of skirt at waistline. Designer's label at inside back neckline: "Victoria Royal Ltd. / Made in / British Crown Colony / of / Hong Kong" Size label: "10" Care label: "Dry Clean / Only"
Chiffon gown
Ballgown of pink chiffon. Fitted, boned empire bodice with V-shaped neckline and double spaghetti straps. The bodice is constructed of diagonally pleated pink silk chiffon that crisscrosses over the bust. Center back zipper closure from neck to hip line with a single hook & eye at the neckline supplemented with a hook & loop mid-back and one at the waist seam. Empire waist with full, gathered, circular, ankle-length over skirt of pink crepe chiffon. Semi-fitted underskirt of pink chiffon over pink silk crepe. Wide, boned, white silk/nylon petersham secured down center back with four hook & eyes. Retailer's label at knee-level of underskirt's center back seam: "Neiman-Marcus"
Chinese silk purse
Clutch style purse embroidered in Fenghuang (Chinese phoenix) design. Stylized clouds and Shòu character symbolizing longevity on brocade bands at sides and mounted on frame. Rectangular gold tone frame with rectangular and cylindrical flip bar closure. Detachable, shoulder-length single gold chain handle attaches at sides of frame with toggle ends. Lined in black satin with zipper and slip pockets. Includes oval-shaped, double-sided mirror. Designer label: Judith Leiber Retailer label: Neiman-Marcus / by / Judith Leiber
Cinta
Cinta (woman’s hairband) of red cotton with multicolored stripes and silk floss tassels at both ends. Textile was handwoven on the backstrap loom with cotton warp and weft.
Cinta
Cinta (hair ribbon). Handwoven on hair ribbon loom (cross between backstrap and fixed floor loom) using a slit tapestry weave. Although this piece was tagged Zihuatenango it is likely it was only purchased there.
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