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Ensemble - Dress and Coat
(At Left) Evening ensemble of brown silk shantung. The camisole is sleeveless, with a boat neckline. Center back closure with 10 small circular buttons covered with matching fabric. The blouse is lined in dark brown silk, and has an inner structure of net and metal boning. The understructure extends below the top to give structure to the skirt. The inner net and boning layer has a center back closure of 14 hook-and-eyes, matching along same line as outer closure. The skirt is of matching materials, A-line, below-the-knee length. It has a 2" waistband decorated with horizontal ruching. Center-back zipper closure with two hook-and-eyes in waistband. The skirt has an attached black rayon gorgette underslip, and an attached black nylon petticoat. The petticoat has a horsehair braid incorporated in the hem for stiffening. The matching swing coat is calf length, with a rolled collar and short sleeves. It is constructed with several layers of organza for structure and a tuck panel around the coat for decoration and flounce. Lined in brown silk. There are no labels in the garment. Photograph is from the exhibition "Haute Couture - The Great Paris Designers", held at The Grace Museum, Abilene Texas, October 17 - December 30, 2000, and shows suit as displayed.
Ball Gown
Ball gown of pink silk taffeta. The off-the-shoulder design has several layers of cream colored Chantilly lace around the neckline/shoulder edge. The dress itself is of bright fuchsia pink silk taffeta with ties over each arm. The bodice is seamed and fitted, with a left side seam zipper. The attached matching taffeta skirt is gathered and draped horizontally, and has several layers of Chantilly lace at hem. The skirt has three hoops under the lining.
Pillbox Hat
Pillbox hat of black straw. The low, cylindrical crown of black woven straw has a flat top, slightly recessed, forming a ridge around outer edge. Retailer's label: "Neiman-Marcus"
Pillbox Hat
Pillbox hat of beaded straw. The modified pillbox hat has a cylindrical crown of white straw embellished with tiny white beads sewn on in an all-over foliate design. Within the crown is an inner woven structure which extends slightly below the edge of the crown, having the effect of raising the hat slightly off of the head and giving space around it. The inner structure has an inner hatband of red grosgrain ribbon, and a white felt-covered wired structure to help secure the hat to the wearer's head. Label inside crown: "Marché Exclusive"
Calotte Hat
Hatlet of straw and velvet.
Toque
Toque of off-white artificial straw. The toque, formed as a low cap, has a flattened circular crown of artificial(?) off-white woven straw, which is divided into 4 unequal segments by two bands of crossing yellow velvet ribbon. At the front, where the bands of ribbon turn under to the brim are affixed two sprays of artificial flowers. The base of the crown bends under and out and back in to form a tiny brim. The hat is unlined, with an inner hatband of off-white grosgrain ribbon around inside base of crown. Inside the hat, one at either side, are triangular wire pieces covered in matching yellow velvet ribbon to help secure the hat to wearer's head. Affixed to the inner hatband is a black elastic cord to help secure the hat to wearer's head. Sewn inside crown is maker's label: "Marion Vallé / New York". The hat is accompanied by a short hatpin, the head covered in yellow velvet to match the ribbon.
Hat
Hat of red/orange straw. Constructed of bands of braided straw sewn in a spiral, the crown is a shallow cylinder with inset flattened top, and flares out at base to form the steeply sloped brim. At left side of crown is large applied flat bow of same straw. Unlined, the hat has an inner band of self, partly overlaid with cream velvet as a hatband.
Cape Coat
Cape coat of heavy rust mohair.
Cocktail Dress
Cocktail dress of black silk faille and white lawn with black embroidered scallops. Wide boat neckline, short sleeves, natural waistline, princess seaming. Heavy black faille overskirt pleated into waist, cut higher at front to show underskirt of white lawn. Underskirt has horizontal bands of triple lines of scallops, scalloped lower edge of underskirt. Built in hoop understructure with petersham belt and four steel (?) internal hoops. Overlay with petticoat of white cotton with wide horsehair band at hem. Center back zipper.
Maternity blouse
Maternity blouse of black silk crepe and peacock feathers; Tunic style; sleeveless; shoulder straps connect front to back with button of self-covered fabric; drop waist; three tiers of peacock feathers above hem Designer Label: Page Boy / Dallas
Sundress
Sundress of aqua and white printed cotton. Sleeveless with band collar and gathered skirt.
Hat
Hat of black straw. The hat is formed as a wide, shallow domed crown, overlaid with "fringe" sewn in a dense spiral from the top center rosette, creating tiers/layers. Brimless, the crown rests on the head, with black straw covered arched bands to help secure hat to wearer's head. Maker's label inside: "Lee Bury / Hats / of Dallas"
Cloche hat
Black fur felt cloche-style hat with black satin trim at edge. Rhinestone broache as trim.
Cocktail Dress
Cocktail dress of large plaid orange, green, purple, and red raw and china silk. The dress is sleeveless, ankle-length, with red/orange raw silk halter-top bodice, "shawl" of same which is attached at mid-back and drapes over shoulders and across front. Lined in pale green. Skirt of dress is of silk, with large, plaid squares of reds, oranges, greens, and purples. Attached cummerbund style belt which buttons in back with 5 self-covered buttons and loops. Center back zipper Lined in light gold organza. Combined designer's/retailer's label at left side seam of lining near hem: "Gump's / San Francisco / Gibson Bayh / Original" Accompanying petticoat formed of three full-length layers of red, purple, and green silk. Each layer with hem band of grosgrain ribbon in a different color, and each with deep net ruffle at hem, also edged with grosgrain ribbon. Center back zipper with two hook & eyes on 1" waistband. Combined designer's/retailer's label at center back waistband: "Gump's / San Francisco / Gibson Bayh / Original"
Hat
Hat of dark brown straw. The low, domed crown is of a fine dark brown woven straw, encircled at the base by a band of fine woven reddish brown straw which ties and forms a bow at left side. The medium-width brim is of the dark brown straw, and undulates slightly, higher in front and lower at sides. The hat is lined in reddish brown lace, and has an inner hatband formed of a roll of the lace. At either side, extending from the inner hatband, are two rectangular covered metal clips which help secure the hat to wearer's head. There are no labels or tags in the hat. The hat is accompanied by a single short hatpin with a faux black oval pearl head.
Gaucho-inspired hat
Gaucho-inspired hat of black felt. Wide flat brim with hatband of self around crown. Two ties of self with rolled ends trail at sides. Lined in black netting with black grosgrain ribbon headband. Wired brim. Retailer's label: "Neiman-Marcus / Made to Order"
Hatlet
Hatlet of midnight blue velvet with seven "fingers" draping over forehead. Veil of navy blue. Retailer's label: Joseph Magnin
Pillbox hat
Small pillbox/fascinator hat of mustard yellow velvet with bow of self at back. Headband of gold grosgrain ribbon; lined in gold taffeta. Two small combs for securing hat to head. Retailer label: Frost Bros.
Pillbox Hat
Large pillbox hat of off-white satin. 3 1/2" high cylindrical crown has a sunken, flattened top, encircled with a 1" wide band of off-white satin, with a flat bow at center back. Edges slightly "waved", being deeper over ears than front and back. The whole is overlaid with off-white net veil which secures to center of crown and extends about 2" below lower edge of hat. Lined in off-white satin, with off-white grosgrain ribbon inner hatband. No labels.
Evening ensemble
Dress and coat. A) Dress of pink cotton with sequined bodice; strapless; B) Coat of red cotton
Evening dress
Ensemble of white taffeta with purple, blue, and pink ikat design giving the effect of impressionistic scrawling A) Skirt, full length with draped panels that cross over and are secured with a tie at the center back B) Top is tunic length; sleeveless; round neckline, draped wit darts at bust.
Child's dress
Child's dress of black and white plaid or check cotton, peter pan collar, short set in sleeves, harness or suspenders of self buttoned to wide belt of red velvet, with collar and sleeves and straps trimmed in black piping, skirt gathered at waist with cartridge pleating, center back button closure, label at center back neckline "Neiman Marcus"
Children's dress
Children's wear dress of light pink cotton, bib of horizontal pin tucks at center front from neckline to waist, collar and short set-in sleeves and bib trimmed in white machine made bobbin lace, lace insert at center of bib, skirt gathered at natural waist, tea length, wide seam allowance at hem, center back button placket
Leather pumps
Pumps of white leather with perforated vap, pointed toe box, low rounded throat accented with square "buckle" detail of self, low stiletto heel. Markings L&R: "Made in Italy for / Neiman Marcus"
Leather pumps
Pumps of black reptile leather or embossed cow leather with pointed toe, low round throat, and stiletto heel Measurements: L: 26.2 cm. W: 8.2 cm. H: 14.3 cm. Heel: 7.8 cm, 3 inches Markings: L- "Neiman-Marcus" R- "design by / Evins"
Leather pumps
Spike heel of black leather, pointed toe with angled stitching on vamp emphasizing a low pointed throat, moderate stiletto heel. Measurements: L: 24.5 com W: 6.5 cm H: 14 cm Heel: 8.2 cm, (3 1/8 in.) Markings: "Mario di Napoli / made in Italy" R- "Made in Italy Expressly for Neiman Marcus"
Silk heels
Pumps of red silk, very pointed and narrow toe box, very low and squared throat, low stiletto heels, lined in white leather, stamped "Balenciaga Custom Original" Measurements: L: 25 cm. W: 7 cm. H: 12 cm. Heel: 6.5 cm, 2.5 inches
Floral dress
Cocktail dress of cream satin with pale blue/aqua and golden tan floral "velvet" flowers throughout the field. Below-knee length, square neckline, sleeveless. Left side zipper. Lined in cream. Back with scooped, squared neckline with flat bows of self on either side of neckline, with heavy gathering at center of dropped waist forming a bustle effect. Retailer's label: "Neiman-Marcus"
Man's Suit
Man's suit of black wool.
Maternity dress
Maternity dress of dark red woven wool trimmed with twisted yarn rope at neckline which extends to form a tie; tassels at ends. Short sleeves; double welt pockets at sides. Center front button closure to hem. Lined in red synthetic.
Day dress
A) Day dress of printed cotton, brown on white, with black "spots" in a very tiny geometric pattern. Just below knee length. Double collar and cuffs with white cotton(?) button-in, detachable panels. Short sleeves, pleated into hems. V-neckline below collar, which has lower placket opening with three circular black buttons and bound buttonholes, and one hook-and-loop at waist, inner petersham with hooks and eyes, and series of 4 hidden snaps at center front of skirt. Natural waist, into which bodice and skirt are pleated. Full skirt. Lined in ivory organza/organdy. Designer's label at inside left seam of skirt: "Mollie Parnis / New York" Union label near designer's label. Size label at inside of skirt opening: "Size 10" B) Belt of black patent leather; 2" wide with square buckle.
Novelty straw hat
Hat of tan straw with orange velvet ribbon hatband. Asymmetric brim is narrower in back. Brim trimmed with six red/orange apples and green leaves on front. Hatpin at back with brown teardrop shaped head. Headband of beige grosgrain; unlined. Designer label: Ginette Robert / de Paris
Dress
A) Dress of beige ribbed cotton blend (orig card states wool). Boat neckline. Short sleeves. Simulated front opening with two circular beige buttons. Patch pocket at lower right with simulated flap. Side zipper. Unlined. Retailer's label: "Neiman-Marcus". B) Belt. Wide gray soft leather belt. Single button closure. Fringed ends. Label on back: "Made in France".
Ensemble
Beige linen dress and shawl.
Dress
Black knit dress of wool. All black ribbed top and accordion pleated skirt with alternating zig zag horizontal bands of black and ox-blood brown. Completely lined in brown chiffon. Three quarter sleeves, high rounded neck, narrow scalloped collar and cuffs of ox-blood. Belt missing. Size 12 Label: anny blatt / Paris / Made in France
Blouse
Blouse of white pima cotton.
Cocktail dress
A) Cocktail dress of green floral brocade in rose pattern. Fitted waist; princess seams. A-shaped box pleated inset at arched center front panel. Knee length. Sleeveless with bateau neckline and wide straps. Lapped zipper closure at center back. B) Stole of self fabric. Rectangular shape; 13" wide. Designer label: "Scaasi" Retailer label: "Mimi Tuthill / New York"
Necktie
Man's necktie of brown and brown/gold diagonal stripes of 2 3/4" in length. The necktie is all silk and reaches to 2 1/4" wide. The lining is printed with the retailer's logo of "Dreyfuss & Son" underlined, and below sits a Trojan soldiers helmet with crossing spears and a scroll at the spears crossing point that reads "Fabiani". There is an attached tag that reads " Imported / All Silk / Weighted / Up to 40% ".
Necktie
Man's knitted square necktie of scarlet red. Reaches to 1 1/4" wide and has a satin lining at the neck. Designer's stamp on satin lining is illegible.
Envelope for McCall's Pattern #8759
McCall's pattern 8759 to make a misses' dress and jacket in the style of The New Look, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Envelope for McCall's Pattern #3300
Envelope for a McCall's pattern to make a misses' suit dress with fitted skirt, sleeveless blouse, and jacket, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Envelope for Vogue Pattern #3020
Vogue pattern 3020 to make proportioned blouses, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Calot hat
Calot hat of black felt velour.
Calotte
Calotte of navy blue straw and purple velvet. The domed navy blue straw crown is styled as a calotte (also spelled "calot"), with a slight peak at top center. It is trimmed along the lower edge with a wide, shaped band of purple velvet. At sides are two round velvet buttons which secure the navy blue mesh veil, which has diamond-shaped clusters of dots scattered throughout the mesh. The hat has an inner dark blue grosgrain ribbon hatband. Retailer's label: "Neiman-Marcus" Size label: "22 1/2"
T-strap shoes
Shoes of navy leather, t-straps, pointed and squared toes, rounded vamp, low throat, d'orsay, stacked heel. Measurements: L: 25 cm W: 8 cm H: 13.2 cm Heel: 6.5cm (2 11/16 in.) Markings: Left- "herbert levine" Right- "Neiman Marcus"
Necktie
Necktie in silk grosgrain weave of red field with black polka dots. Label: De Nardo Collection (under drawing of Roman Coliseum); Joske's of Texas Store for Men, All Silk
Necktie
Necktie of silk in black, gray and deep red horizontal bands. Square tipped. Labels: Outten, Sausalito, Calif. All Silk; FLORENCE VICKERS, Austin, Texas
Necktie
Necktie of grosgrain silk. Regiment design in bands of forest green, gold, red and black. Label: Scarborough's Austin, All Silk
Necktie
Necktie of very narrow gray/green silk and wool blend surah. Moth damage on the tail. Labels: Ernst, 86% wool, 14% silk; FLORENCE VICKERS, Austin, Texas
Necktie
Necktie of silk in olive and black vertical and horizontal weave. Square tipped.
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