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Dinner Gown
Dinner gown with black crepe skier and white faille bodice; bodice is hand embroidered in iridescent rhinestones, sequins, silver thread, and crystal drops. b) 2" sash of bright pink satin at natural waist.
Dinner Dress
Dinner dress and jacket ensemble of black wool; (a) Jacket: Short princess line black wool jacket; V-neckline with wide notched collar and wide lapels; full-length, set in, two piece sleeves; asymmetrical lapped front opening with one large, round, filligreed button with rhinestones and bound buttonhole; fully lined in black silk. Label stitched inside back neck below collar. (b) Dress: Matching sleeveless knee length dress with V-neckline in front due to surplice styled opening; fronts secure with four snaps and four hook&eyes; seam detail around bust; back neckline is square between straps; waistline seam with skirt gathering all around; lapped center-front opening in skirt with single hook&eye and two snaps; folded hem; fully lined in black silk. Label stitched inside on lining at right side seam. Size 12 BALENCIAGA, Paris
Evening Cape
Evening cape of pale pink silk gazar; oversized, rectangular shaped with shoulder corners turned-in forming diagonal armholes.
Evening Ensemble
Evening ensemble of black organza covered in black-striped gold sequins.
Coat
Coat of deep pink and white plaid wool. Double breasted with six circular plastic deep pink buttons and covered buttonholes. Bracelet length sleeves; street length. Two front vertical single welt pockets. Half belt across back of same material with two circular plastic deep pink buttons and covered buttonholes at ends. Lined in deep pink silk. Designer's label: "Balenciaga / 10, Avenue George V. Paris"
Cape
Cape of gray wool crepe lined with white wool crepe.
Ensemble
Ensemble consisting of: a) Coat of silver lame with jeweled buttons lined in same black wool jersey as dress. b) Tunic top of black wool jersey. Sleeveless with two side slit pockets. Closure at back with two snaps and self-covered buttons. Lined in black silk. c) Pants of heavy black wool jersey. Double side zippers. Designer Label: "EISA"
Pink nightgown
Nightgown of pale pink nylon with appliques of white floral lace on tulle at bust and along hemline and reaching up in a triangle toward left waist. Spaghetti straps; full-length, slight A-line. Designer's label at center back neckline: "Pierre Cardin / designed in Paris" Union label at center back neckline.
Leather heels
High heels; white pearlized kid with fuschia inlay in slit vamp detail. pointed toe. stilletto heel Measurements: L: 23 cm W: 7 cm. H: 9 cm. not including strap Heel: 8 cm, (3 1/4 inches) Markings: "Neiman Marcus / Hand sewn / made in italy" Left and Right shoe: "BRUNO / MAGLI / BOLOGNA / MADE IN ITALY"
Picture hat
Picture hat of natural straw. Domed crown with red grosgrain hatband. Brim is trimmed on the bottom edge in red grosgrain. Brim turns up at the front left and trimmed with a red grosgrain cockade. Headband of black fabric; unlined. Maker's label: Monique Dofny Retailer's label: Viv / Neiman-Marcus / Made in France
Beach hat
Beach hat of blue/green straw hat. 6" cylindrical crown. 6 1/2" brim. A light blue sheer nylon scarf at crown ties at neck. Headband of aqua blue grosgrain; unlined. Label in hat: Made in Italy
Skirt ensemble
Sky blue two-piece suit of raw silk. (a) Short sky blue silk jacket. Wide V-neckline with wide notched collar and lapels. 3/4 length sleeves cut in one with jacket body supplemented by two triangular shaped gussets under the arm. Lapped center front opening with one large, round, plastic, pebbly textured, light blue button and inseam (yoke seam) buttonhole supplemented by single snap and hook&eye. Fronts have bias cut yoke which cuts across bust line. Lower front pieces are also bias. Self fabric belt at waist goes through holes in front and side panel seams and ties just around the fronts, leaving back straight. Vents at hem below belt holes. Fully lined in blue silk. Designer's label stitched inside back neck below collar: "Balenciaga / 10, Avenue George V. Paris" Couture label under designer's label: "41.481 (?-number illegible) Tag attached to bottom of designer's label: "Made in France" (b) Matching straight, knee length skirt gathered into a 1-1/2" folded waistband. Inseam pockets at sides lined in blue silk. Left side zipper closure supplemented by four hook&eye closures on waistband. Folded hem. Unlined. Tag on waistband: "Made in France"
Dress
Dress of black wool. Below-knee length. V neckline with trim of black chenille fringe. 3/4 sleeves with matching fringe. Center front opening from neckline to below waist, secured with tiny hidden snaps and single hook and eye at waist. Attached self belt at waist, the ends of which cross over and secure with pairs of hooks and eyes to side seams. Skirt is gathered at waistline. Hem with black chenille fringe. Bodice partly lined with sheer black organza across shoulder blades at back. Attached inner shoulder pads. At waist is wide inner boned belt that hooks at front and is shaped somewhat like a corset, to lower edge of which is attached black silk lining of skirt. Designer's label: "Balenciaga / 10, Avenue George V. Paris" Sewn behind designer's label is tag with handwritten note: "65090"
Evening dress
Evening dress of black wool crepe. Empire style with cap sleeves' floor-length. Black satin ribbon trim at bust line.
Dress
Dress of beige jersey knit. a) Dress with double breasted bodice and large notched collar. Two large circular beige buttons and covered buttonhole. 3/4 length sleeves. Left side zipper under sleeve. Gathered at waist. Skirt of dress lined in beige silk. Designer's label on inside right seam under arm opening: "Balenciaga / 10, Avenue George V. Paris" Maker's tag under designer's label: "67007" b) Brown suede belt 3 3/4" wide with self-covered slide buckle. c) Beige silk slip. Three snap closure with hook & eye at waist. Label inside at waist: "Made in France"
Striped shirt
Man's shirt of orange and yellow striped cotton. Convertible collar; center front closure of seven silver buttons. Patch breast pocket; long sleeves with single button on each cuff.
Day dress
Day dress of black bouclé wool. Three-quarter length sleeves with 4" band at cuff. Below knee length. Rounded neckline with deep V at center front. Dress is cut from single piece of fabric which meets at front and joins at curved empire waist and seam down center front. Lined from waist down in black silk.
Evening gown
Evening gown of red velvet. Floor length with wide, rounded neckline with deep scoop in back and 3/4 raglan sleeves. 1/2" and 1/4" round pearl beads sewn 2" apart over entire dress. Full-length, natural waist A-line skirt with slight train. Zipper closure at center back. Unlined with bodice and sleeved interfaced in maroon silk chiffon. Designer's label at inside right side seam under arm: "EISA"
Evening jacket
Coat for evening of black cut velvet. Short length with round neck; long sleeves; single-breasted with six black, many faceted buttons. Black silk lining with 6\" wide piece from left side seam to right side seam to make coat fit in front and flare in back. Designer's label at center back neckline: "Balenciaga / 10, Avenue George V. Paris"
Ensemble
Navy blue linen tunic top and skirt with a pale pink faille day coat. (a) Day coat of pink silk faille bonded to silk pastel print. Dropped shoulder with full length, two piece sleeve set onto yoke that is raglan styled in front. Lapped center front opening with four round pink plastic buttons and bound buttonholes (top buttonhole is not functional). Facings of print side of fabric show at front neck. Two welt pockets with flaps in front lined in navy silk. Deep inverted boxpleat at center back. Folded hem. Fully lined in navy silk. (b) Semi-fitted navy blue linen tunic top. Moderately rounded neckline. Short sleeves cut in one with body supplemented by triangular shaped gusset under the arm. Key-hole opening at center front neck with single hook&eye closure. Lapped center back opening with five round navy plastic buttons and bound buttonholes supplemented by five snap closures. Folded hem. Fully lined in navy silk. (c) Matching semi-tailored knee length skirt with narrow rolled waistband of navy silk. Left side zipper closure supplemented by single hook&eye on waistband. Folded hem. Fully lined in navy silk.
Hatlet
Hatlet/hair ornament of black silk. Designed as a stylized bow shape created from a tube of black silk, the open ends are stuffed to be open, and the whole is folded and sewn down, and mounted on a small plastic comb to secure it to the wearer's head. Measurements: Side To Side: 22 cm. Front to Back: 6 cm. Height: 8 cm.
Ensemble
Three piece ensemble of chartreuse linen jacket and shirt dress with sash of dark coral-orange dots on lighter coral-orange. a) Jacket of chartreuse linen with banded collar. Open front. Short sleeves. Lined in chartreuse silk. Label removed. b) Dress of chartreuse linen. Sleeveless with circular plastic button at each shoulder with bound buttonhole. Natural waistline, street length. Slit pockets at left and right seams. Long, hidden zipper down center front. Skirt lined in chartreuse silk. c) Sash of dark coral silk with darker polka dots.
Day ensemble
Jacket and dress ensemble of navy blue homespun wool tweed. a) Daytime dress. Bodice has dropped shoulders; sleeveless. Skirt has soft gathers at natural waist. Collarless, V neckline with center front opening of snaps, hook & eyes, and zipper at waistline. Slit, lined pockets hidden in gathers in waist. Waist is boned/corseted with black grosgrain. Bodice lined in navy silk organza, skirt lined in navy silk. Designer's label: "Balenciaga / 10, Avenue George V. Paris" Haute Couture number under designer's label: "31568(?)" Tag under designer's label: "Made in France" b) Capelet of matching navy blue wool. Opens at center front with notched collar. Angled double welt pockets at left and right interior. Tags removed. Lined in navy silk.
Coat
Coat of plaid wool, black stripes on white ground. Sleeveless. Two patch pockets on front. Center front opening, no closures. Black silk lining. Designer's label at inside back collar: "Balenciaga / 10, Avenue George V. Paris" Hidden behind designer's label is handwritten style number tag: "70115"
Swimsuit Cover
Swimsuit cover of silk in blue, black, purple and teal floral leaf and paisley print pattern. "Emilio" signature in print. Neck gathered on drawstring forming spaghetti shoulder straps. Bottom hems are sewn together with split seams at sides for legs to pass through. Left side snap closure.
Equestrian necktie
Man's necktie of silk in equestrian pattern of 18th century jockey in blue livery with tricorn hat on blue background. Interlined in white silk twill; keeper loop of navy grosgrain with white "H".
Geometric-patterned necktie
Man's necktie of silk in tiled patten of red irregular hexagons and forest green bars. Interlined in gold silk twill.
Cheetah-print scarf
Scarf of blue and white silk printed with abstract cheetah head design. Blue border; frayed sides. Measures 33'' x 32'' Label printed in corner: Givenchy
Hand painted scarf
Scarf of silk organdy in ombre pinks with printed brush-stroke like design. Solid pink back layer. Label: Made in France/ Alice Landais/ 5. Fg St-Honore- Paris/ Soie Measures 16 1/2'' x 43 1/2''.
Tack-patterned necktie
Man's necktie of silk in bridle, bit and rein design on taupe background. Interlined in white silk twill.
Pillbox Hat
Pillbox hat. The short, flat-topped cylindrical crown of tan netting is completely covered with rows of artificial magenta pink silk flowers, which have yellow thread and green plush centers. Inside the lower edge of the crown is a dark green grosgrain ribbon band which has two sections of elastic cord sewn along the sides to form loops to help secure the hat to wearer's head. Label sewn into inner ribbon band: "Eisa"
Hatlet
Hatlet of dome of heavy black net with black velour bow on top. Figure-eight loops of black velour beneath bow and under netting form headband and provide support.
Cocktail Hat
Cocktail hat of draped brown silk. The hat, reminiscent of a turban, is a soft crown construction, gathered into horizontal folds at front with a rhinestone set clip shaped as an "8", one "s" curve set with rectangular stones, the other with three rows of circular stones. Interior lined in brown mesh, with inner black grosgrain ribbon hatband. At front of inner hatband is attached small comb to help secure hat to wearer's head. Accompanied by a small hatpin, the head covered with same fabric.
Breton Hat
Breton hat of light tan woven Baku straw. The high, cylindrical crown is slightly domed at top, and is encircled at the base by an off-white band of folded organza. The crown is surrounded by the wide upturned brim, which extends out and then turns up to vertical, forming a "wall" around the crown. Te side of the brim facing the crown is faced with a band of the same woven straw. The hat is unlined, with an off-white inner grosgrain ribbon hatband.
Breton Hat
Breton hat of light turquoise/jade green fur felt. The high crown has a shallow domed top, and is encircled by the wide brim, which curves up vertically around the crown. The brim is lined/faced with the same fur felt. The hat is unlined, with matching green grosgrain ribbon inner hatband, and is accompanied by a hat pin, the head of which is covered in the same fur felt. Designer's label: "Balenciaga / 10, Avenue George V. Paris"
Cloche
Cloche hat of medium brown coiled and plaited fibers. The high crown is crafted of spiraling band of plaited and coiled brown yarn(?)and incorporates looped sections, with iridescent flat ribbon wrapped around elements of the band. There is a horizontal "tuck" at back of hat, and a slight "visor" effect at front. The hat is unlined. Retailer's label sewn inside crown: "Made in France for / Neiman-Marcus". While in the style of a 1920's/1930's cloche, the materials, label, and construction date this piece to the 1960's.
Pillbox Hat
Brown velvet pillbox cocktail hat. The low, circular crown of the hat is slightly domed. At front of hat is pinned a large 3-dimensional pear-shaped openwork jeweled ornament of gold wire set with various colors and shapes of stones. Inside of hat lined in black cloth. Around inside lower edge of crown is brown grosgrain ribbon band. Designer's label sewn to inner ribbon band: "Eisa".
Day Dress
Day dress of royal blue wool jersey knit in sheath style. Below knee length, with round neckline with decorative draped pleat at center front. Bracelet length dolman sleeves with underarm gussets. Center back zipper closure. Unlined. Designer's label to left of center back zipper: "Hanro / By Handschin & Ronus Ltd. / Made In / Switzerland / 100% Wool" Size tag attached to right of designer label: "14*"
Evening Gown
Off-white evening gown, upper layer of tulle decorated all-over with gold embroidered flower rhinestones and plastic-covered thread woven into a pattern.
Dress
Dress of silk knit in purple, blue, turquoise, grey and white geometric pattern with organic shapes. Designer's signature of "Emilio" in pattern of fabric.
Ensemble
Ensemble of black heavy wool twill. a) Jacket of black wool twill. Double breasted with 8 smooth circular 3/4" black buttons. Full length raglan sleeves and convertible collar. Faux flap pockets at left and right hem with single matching button at center of flap. Fully lined in black silk. Designer's label: "Balenciaga / 10, Avenue George V. Paris" Haute Couture number under designer's label: "95650" b) Skirt of black wool twill. Flared with 3/4" rolled waistband. Street length. Left side zipper with hook and eye. Pleats at left and right of center on front and back with slit pockets inside front pleats. Lined in black silk.
Evening dress
Evening gown of ivory silk knit. Sleeveless; full length. Center front eased at waistline and just above. Skirt is slit up center front from hemline. Rounded neckline forms deep V in back. Center back zipper with hook & eye. Dress has petersham of 2" white grosgrain with shoulder straps of tan organza which attach to dress at top of shoulders. Lined in white silk.
Knit leather gloves
Pair of gloves of brown kid leather. Plain; just below the elbow length. Designer/Retailer Label: Made in France by Roger Fare expressly for Neiman Marcus Size/Material Label: 7 1/2 French Kid Skin Length: 37.5cm; Width: 11cm
Silk blouse
Blouse of silver moire ribbon constructed as horizontal rows of ribbon. U-shaped neckline with V-shaped cutout at center front. Sleeveless; ribbon ties at waist. Center back zipper closure; unlined.
Evening coat
Cocktail coat of black, elaborate fabric of raised jacquard print, so high it looks like trapunto. Background is an elaboration of little swirls. Print is almost geometric. Roll collar, wrist-length raglan sleeves; set-in pockets (2 on front). Wide silhouette, flared, and about knee-length. Front closure is five large black snaps, inside. Outside for decoration are five black, ball-shaped fringe tassels.
Dinner ensemble
Dinner dress and jacket ensemble of black wool. a) Jacket: Short princess line black wool jacket; V-neckline with wide notched collar and wide lapels. Full-length, set in, two piece sleeves. Asymmetrical lapped front opening with one large, round, filigree button with rhinestones and bound buttonhole Fully lined in black silk. Designer label stitched inside back neck below collar: Balenciaga / 10, Avenue George V. Paris Couture number: 62048 b) Dress: Matching sleeveless knee length dress with V-neckline in front due to surplice styled opening. Fronts secure with four snaps and four hook&eyes; seam detail around bust; back neckline is square between straps. Waistline seam with skirt gathering all around; lapped center-front opening in skirt with single hook&eye and two snaps. Folded hem; fully lined in black silk. Designer label stitched inside on lining at right side seam: Balenciaga / 10, Avenue George V. Paris Couture number: 62059
Print dress
Dress of silk knit in pink, coral, beige, and white abstract "Pucci style" swirl pattern. Fabric has "Bessi" signature in fabric design. Knee-length, with stand up collar and short sleeves. Matching 1-3/4" band at collar, cuffs and inset waistband. Darts in front, and center back zipper closure with hook & eye. Fully lined in pink silk jacquard with the designer's name. Designer's label: Bessi / Firenze Italia Retailer's label: Expressly / for / Lou Lattimore / Made in / Italy Fabric/Care label below designer's label: To be dry cleaned / 100% pure silk / Made in Italy Size tag: 12
Red pumps
Pumps of red leather with square toe and low squared off vamp, block heel Measurements: L: 24 cm W: 7.5 cm. H: 12.5 cm. Heel: 6.5 cm, 2.5 inches Markings: Left- "Made in Italy / Expressly for / Lou Lattimore" Right- "Vaccari / Italy"
Pants Ensemble
A) Blouse of silk twill in sky blue, cerulean blue, yellow and grey geometric pattern with woodwork motif. "Emilio" signature in print. Bound rounded neckline extends to tie closure with keyhole in back. 3/4 sleeves; split at sides. B) Silk and nylon stretch pants in white with side zipper. Legs end in fitting for heel with an opening for the toes.
Hat
Hat of draped blue silk. Hat is constructed with an under-structure of a short black jersey covered cylindrical ring over which fits a tailored blue silk scarf, fitting around ring, and draping freely off the back. Inner ring with small comb attached to front inside, to help secure to wearer's head.
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