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Sheath dress
Day dress of white linen in sheath-style. Sleeveless with wide, rounded neckline. Closure at back neckline with two "caviar buttons," large domed buttons covered in small round white beads and bound buttonholes. Belt of self fabric is attached to dress and also trimmed with two "caviar buttons" and bound buttonholes. Lined in cream colored silk. Combined retailer and designer label at side seam hem:"Neiman-Marcus Dallas / Traina-Norell".
Cocktail ensemble
Cocktail dress and coat ensemble of black silk brocade in chrysanthemum design. A) Cocktail dress in shift style of black silk brocade. Slightly fitted in front with wide flaring back. Rounded neckline. Sleeveless with wide openings and bows of self at top of shoulders. V- shaped back with center closure of hook & eye and snaps. Knee length. Unlined. B) Matching coat of black silk brocade. Knee length; elbow length dolman sleeves. Notched collar. Center front closure of hook & eye at gathered empire waist. Vertical welt pockets. Lined in black silk. Designer's label at center back neckline: "Balenciaga / 10, Avenue George V. Paris" Style number under designer label: "71.386" (?)
Debutant dress
Debutant dress of ivory synthetic floral lace bodice and synthetic satin skirt. Floor length; cap sleeves of lace. Square neckline trimmed in lace dotted with faux pearls, princess waist with gathered skirt below natural waist; bottom of bodice piped in synthetic. Bodice lined with synthetic. Sleeves and upper bodice unlined. Side zipper.
Day dress
Day dress of heavy black silk crepe. Mid-calf length. Rounded neckline, the upper bodice formed as a wide circular panel that becomes shoulders. "Waistline" of skirt starts across at armpits, and hangs down with 4 gore full bias skirt. Center back opening with three 1" circular self-covered buttons and bound buttonholes. Unlined Combined Designer's / Retailer's label at inside seam of skirt near hem: "Neiman-Marcus dallas / Traina-Norell" B) Tie belt of self attached to dress. 1-1/2" wide with pointed ends
Ball gown
Ballgown of beaded light blue silk satin. A) Dress: sleeveless, princess-line, flared, full-length evening gown with moderate square neckline. Overlay bodice detail of matching aqua satin. The overbodice has a slightly empire line with side panels extending over the hips. The overbodice is intricately pieced and embellished with cutwork details and beading. The cutwork treatment extends across the wide shoulder straps, down the bodice front and back and then completely covers the side panels. The beading incorporates clear rhinestones with square pillow-shaped studs in varying shades of aqua and turquoise. The beading was based on the tile work incorporated in the Southland Center, Dallas, Texas. The full, flared skirt is tacked into four wide inverted knife pleats down the front and it is asymmetrically pleated across the back. Center back zipper closure to hipline with a single hook&loop at midback neckline. Placket closure secured with one snap and one hook&eye. The skirt is lined with heavy white pellon and has a horsehair reinforced hem. Label located over inside front bustline. B) Petticoat: full-length, gored, ten panel petticoat of iridescent turquoise/aqua silk satin. Narrow waistband with center back placket opening secured with two hook&eyes. Horsehair reinforced hem.
Blouse
Blouse of dark brown silk with printed plaid grid of lighter brown and white square pattern. Sleeveless with center front closure of 5 self-covered buttons and covered buttonholes reinforced with snaps at top and bottom. Jewel neckline. Unlined with folded hem.
Cloche
Cloche hat of tan milan straw. The high crown is slightly dished, and narrows to brim, with wide band of tan/very pale green grosgrain ribbon at base with large "bow" at side. The straw brim is down-turned. The crown has an inner brown grosgrain ribbon hatband. Designer's label sewn to inner hatband: "Roger Heim / Made in France Paris", and retailer's ribbon sewn just above designer's label: "Made in France for / Neiman-Marcus".
Cocktail dress
Cocktail dress of beige sheer chiffon in sheath style with iridescent sequin gathers in rough clusters around dress. Keyhole closure in back with two groups six of self-covered buttons and loops at neckline and base of opening. Below knee length. Sleeveless with wide rounded neckline; armscyes and neckline are bound, french seams of matching chiffon. B) Slip/underdress of beige shantung covered in beige chiffon matching outer dress. Chiffon spaghetti straps. Left side zipper closure. Designer's label at right side seam near hem: Pauline Trigère
Cocktail Dress
Cocktail dress of beige wool crepe with faux black Astrakhan.
Collared blouse
Long sleeved blouse of creme silk; Peter Pan collar. Three pearl buttons, cuffs, bound buttonholes, opens down front.
Day Dress
(A) Day dress of heavy black silk crepe. Mid-calf length. Rounded neckline, the upper bodice formed as a wide circular panel that becomes shoulders. "Waistline" of skirt starts across at armpits, and hangs down with 4 gore full bias skirt. Center back opening with three 1" circular self-covered buttons and bound buttonholes. Unlined Combined Designer's / Retailer's label at inside seam of skirt near hem: "Neiman-Marcus dallas / Traina-Norell" (B) Tie belt of self attached to dress. 1-1/2" wide with pointed ends
Day dress
Dress of camel/tan wool jersey.
Day Dress
Day dress of blue silk shantung with black flecks and black linen embellishment.
Dress
Dress of aqua and gold metallic brocade; full-length; overskirt draped to create fullness over hips and ending in a small train in back. No designer's label. Attribution based on original N-M tag sewn into inner skirt.
Dress
Dress of navy blue silk crepe.
Dress
Dress of red, pink, green, and orange large floral print organdy; V-neck front; 8 self-fabric buttons down CF; waistline seam; gathered asymmetrical ruffle at bottom of long skirt; half-length sleeves with ruffled hems; pink lining.
Dress
Cocktail dress of red and black satin brocade with underskirt and cummerbund. a) Dress of red and black satin brocade. Bateau neckline with elbow length raglan sleeves with underarm diamond insert. Gathered waist with left side zipper. Cocktail length. Bodice lined in black acetate and skirt is unlined. Facing is hand basted. b) Underskirt. Black silk upper with matching brocade false skirt. Centered back zipper. Narrow waistband. c) Cummerbund of matching red and black satin brocade. Unlined. Gathered center front with boning at center front and center back. Center back closure with hook & eyes.
Dress Ensemble
Black and white cotton dress ensemble.
Dress ensemble
Dress and cape ensemble of cream silk with printed floral design in purples and greens. A) Cape, which fastens at neck and at front hem of dress. Large bow at front hem attachment B) Dress. Short sleeves, knee length, wide rounded collar. Torso lined in off white silk Designer Label: Whitney
Ensemble - Dress and Coat
Ensemble. A) Brown sheath dress of lace with floral motif, heavily hand beaded with tiny brown beads. Mid-length, scooped neckline, deeper in back. Sleeveless, with narrow straps. Slightly shaped hem. Inner brown satin lining sheath. Design house's label inside: "Mingolini Gugenheim / Piazza di Spagna 9-91- Roma" B) Brown sheer organza coat, mid-length, shawl collar, center front opening fastened by belt. mid-length sleeves. Leather belt built into waistline, covered with organza, the hook buckles covered in brown beading as dress.
Envelope for Simplicity Pattern #3091
Simplicity pattern 3091 to make a woman's junior sized shirtwaist dress with fitted or full skirt, collar, 3/4 length set-in sleeves with gathered sleeve bands, button front closure, and patch pockets on bodice, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Envelope for Simplicity Pattern #3107
Simplicity pattern 3107 to make a dress with two skirts and cummerbund, front opening, raglan sleeves, and full or slim skirt, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Envelope for Simplicity Pattern #3263
Simplicity pattern 3263 to make a one-piece dress with either a full or slim skirt, shaped neckline, and back zipper closure, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Evening coat
Black velvet matlasse brocade evening coat with repeating thin and thick lines of vine-like, stylized floral motifs. Jewel neckline, bracelet-length sleeves, barrel-line silhouette, center front closure with hidden self-covered snaps. Lined in black silk satin. Label: SARMI
Evening Ensemble
Evening coat of black and gold lamé in square cobblestone pattern with dress of black crepe.
Evening gown
Evening gown of heavy ivory satin and black lace. Full-length, flared, princess-line evening gown of ivory satin. Off-the-shoulder neckline with applied flat collar detail. The wide shoulder encircling collar is accented over each breast and at the centerback opening with tightly pleated panels. Centerback zipper closure from mid-back to hip-level with a single hook&loop at the neckline. The front of the gown is accented with a large antique black silk lace triangular shawl (Mantilla) applied flat as a decoration. The lace incorporates stylized floral and leaf motifs accented with clusters of black beads. The lace panel has a scalloped border. The panel reaches from below the bust to just above the front hem. The sideseams of the skirt sweep backward at knee-level and form an applied band accent across the back hem. The skirt has polonaise, swagged gathers on either side from knee to ankle-level. The fullness of the skirt's back falls in deep folds. Unlined. The bodice is boned at the seams. Ivory grosgrain waist stay. Label located over inside front bustline.
Hat
Hatlet of brown velvet and plastic.
Hat
Hat of black felt. Styled similar to a fedora, the medium-height crown is rounded at top, and encircled at base by a wide black grosgrain ribbon, folded over at sides, and with multilayer bow at back. Medium-width brim is somewhat floppy, generally sloping downwards. The hat is unlined, with inner black grosgrain ribbon hatband. Retailer's label inside: "Saks-Fifth Avenue" Stamped in gold on inner hatband: "Made for / Saks-Fifth Avenue / New York"
Hat
Head ring of royal blue satin with braided effect. Blue veil meets at top of open crown and falls over entire hat with chenille dots decorating front of veil. No labels. Two combs at sides for securing hat to wearer's head.
Hat
Dome hat of black fur felt; black rhinestone trim on top.
Heeled sandals
Heels of white and brown leather. Ankle strap with gold buckle, with straps of leather creating the vamp. Measurements: L: 20 cm. W: 7.5 cm. H: 5 cm. Heel: 10.5 cm, 4 inches Left and Right shoe: "CHARLES JOURDAN / PARIS / Made in France"
Hooped petticoat
Hooped petticoat of rayon net. Full length with four hooped tiers. Rayon waistband with button closure. Label: "Hoops! My Dear / by I. & M. Co." Content/care/size on reverse.
Leather shoes
Shoes of black patent leather, Mary Jane style, with square toe box, low narrow strap of self, block heel, red inner. Measurements: L: 25 cm W: 8 cm H: 12 cm Heel: 5.5cm (2 1/4 in.) Markings L&R: "Charles Jourdan / Paris"
Petticoat
Petticoat of satin; ivory; flared; gored; full; full-length; narrow hip-length yoke; CB zipper closure from waist to hipline with a single hook & loop at the narrow waistband; knife pleated; ivory organza flounce over a horsehair reinforced hem; wide hem is faced with beige organza; full-length understructure of buckrum and horsehair that attaches at the yoke. No labels in garment
Picture hat
Picture hat of finely woven black straw. The low, domed crown has a 1" black velvet hatband. The wide, circular brim is edged in a narrow band of black velvet and is overlaid by black tulle. Trimmed at the front with a cluster of artificial flowers of pinks and peach silk organza and velvet, and sprigs of smaller flowers. Unlined; black grosgrain ribbon headband. Designer's label inside: "Model / Mr. Iaan / Vancouver, B.C.", with a tiny artificial violet blossom attached to top of label.
Pillbox Hat
Pillbox hat of off-white straw and dark taupe twill trim. The short, cylindrical crown is woven of wide off-white straw, edged with a wide band of twill ribbon of dark taupe. Inside crown is inner hatband of brown grosgrain ribbon. Attached to the inner band are two small plastic combs to secure hat to wearer's head. No labels in item. Accompanied by a short hatpin with brown wood(?) head.
Pillbox Hat
Pillbox hat of royal blue velvet. The low, cylindrical crown has a flattened top with a self-covered domed button at top center, and one large horizontal "tuck" around the side forming two sections. The whole is overlaid with a navy blue net veil. Lined in black, with a black grosgrain ribbon inner hatband. Maker's label inside: "Arlington / Hats / Dallas"
Pillbox Hat
Hat of black straw. Styled as a pillbox, the low crown is cylindrical with a flattened top. The crown sits within a second "layer" of crown, which curves under and forms an inner ring which sits on the head, leaving the outer edge of the crown somewhat cantilevered. At the front of the hat, between the outer and inner edges of the crown, is a bow of the same black straw. The hat is lined in black fabric, with an inner hatband of black grosgrain ribbon at inside base of inner crown. A small white bow is affixed to the inner hatband to indicate the front of the hat. Designer's label sewn inside crown: "Lilly / Daché / Paris New York / Young Modes"
Pumps
Pumps of deep brown alligator leather. The shoes are designed with pointed toes, rounded at tips. The high, modified French heels taper from top to bottom, flaring slightly at base. Designer's stamp in both shoes: "Design par / Evins ... à Paris" Handwritten maker's notation in each: "FR 131A / 7AA" Handwritten notation: "#41821"
Sandals
Sandals of black leather, d'orsay style, round open toe, shaped wide strap across vamp, slingback style with large gold tone buckle, low stacked heel. Measurements: L: 23 cm. W: 9 cm. H: 10 cm. Heel: 3.5 cm, 1.5 inches markings L&R: "Charles Jourdan / mad in italy / styled by Adriano Fosi"
Sequin knit dress
After Five dress of synthetic with all-over gold sequins in zig-zag pattern and matching gold knit sleeves. Gold sequin. after-5 dress with gold mesh sleeves. Jewel neckline, long set in sleeves, a-line shape, center back zipper, hook and eye closure at neckline of knit trim, lined in gold mesh, with shoulder pads. Retailer Label: Lillie Rubin.
Short sleeve dress
Dress. Short street dress of champagne bonded knit. Sailor/navy style collar. Navy blue/black piping around bodice. Half-length modified dolman sleeves. Center front opening with six snaps and hook, extending from v-neck to about 4 inches below drop waist. Skirt is gathered and pleated at waist. Lined in cream gauze.
Silk blouse
Women's silk blouse in light blue, purple, gold, magenta and creme with intricate ribbon motif; floral print and Rococo woodwork in pattern. "Emilio" signature in print.
Silk pumps
Pumps of black silk with lucite and rhinestone half-ball on vamp. heel trim Measurements: L: 22.5 cm W: 7 cm H: 10 cm Heel: 4.5 cm (1 3/4 in.) Size: 4 1/2 Markings L&R: "Christian Jordan / Paris"
Slippers
Red velvet flat slipper with brocade; fringed tassel. Measurements: L: 27 cm. W: 8 cm. H: 6.5 cm. Heel: 1 cm, 1/2 inch
Velvet handbag
Bagonghi style handbag of soprarizzo velvet in green and purple with black leather trim. Center front design resembling the sun; single handle of black leather. Rectangular frame is covered in black leather. Central slide plunger closure with pull tab and two side rectangular slide plunger closures (slide to outside edge of bag to open). Lining of black leather with two patch pockets and one zipper pocket. Designer stamp: Made in Italy / by "Roberta" / Of Camerino Measurements: Width: 10 1/2" Height: 5 1/4", without handle Height: 8 1/2", with handle Depth: 5 1/2"
Velvet slippers
Pink and black print evening slippers; pointed toe and sling heel. Measurements: L: 22.5 cm. W: 7 cm. H: 8.5 cm. not including strap Heel; 7.5 cm, 3 inches Markings: L- "Neiman Marcus" R- "Christian Dior"
White silk ensemble
Ensemble of white silk brocade. A) Knee-length dress with square neckline and short raglan sleeves. Sheath darts and princess seams that start at sleeves and end at waistband. Narrow waistband with center-front bow, and two accordion pleats from waistband to hem on each side, and four more on back similarly located. Back with v-neck with zipper and hook-and-eye closure and snap at waistband. Lined in cream silk. Neiman-Marcus-style museum label at center back seam inside with size, designer, and date. b) Evening coat. Collarless, with center front closure of four self-covered buttons. Lined in cream silk and filled, so that coat is padded but not quilted. Oval-shaped yoke from top seam to just below bust. Side pockets at either side. Short sleeves. Back with two darts at collar. Neiman-Marcus label at top inside, and Ben Zuckerman label at right side, inside. Also Neiman-Marcus-style museum label.
Day dress
Daytime dress of red silk linen weave. Street length, daytime dress. Tubular cut dress, sleeveless. Wide attached cape collar that extends over upper shoulders and is edged in self fringe. Two pockets at front near waist, which connect inside garment. Unlined. Retailer's label sewn inside skirt at side seam: "Neiman-Marcus". Original N-M Collection label sewn inside skirt near hem.
Maifest dress
Maifest ballgown of lemon yellow organza, polonaised. Fitted princess-line bodice with narrow shoulder straps and shaped neckline. Decorative shoulder straps of gathered mustard green and moss green velvet ribbon. Floral accent over the left breast consisting of a pink rose and blue cornflower with lemon yellow velvet and organza leaves. The velvet shoulder straps extend to the overskirt. As they cross the bodice they follow the princess seams and are encased in ruched lemon yellow organza. These casings run from the top of the bustline to waistlevel. Centerback zipper closure from midback to hiplevel. The princess-line bodice extends to a dropped yoke. Hiplevel seam with a full, gathered and swagged polonaise overskirt of lemon yellow organza. The velvet shoulder straps carry down through the overskirt running through wide ruched casings at the apex of the swags. They emerge at the hem of the overskirt as large looped bows with tails. The casing areas are accented with floral clusters of pink roses, yellow organza roses, violets and lavender cornflowers with yellow velvet leaves. Full, yellow organza, double underskirt with dropped yoke and wide gathered flounce. Yellow taffeta petticoat. Fully lined in yellow taffeta. Label located inside right center back, beside the zipper. The gown is designed to be worn over hoops.
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