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Beaded graphic dress
Dress of bright green silk chiffon printed with multicolor shapes and with all-over scattered sequins and beading. The printed design includes circles, flowers, and fluid lines and triangles in shades of pink, yellow, blue, orange, and violet. The sequins are clear, and are secured with tiny colored beads, the colors of which match the color of the dress over which they are sewn. The full-length A-line sheath has a high,round neckline and U-shaped back with beaded band trim at neckline. The long sleeves have five non-functioning beaded buttons at wrist, and five hidden snap closures from wrist. The dress has an attached underdress of matte silk printed with same design as the overdress. The garment is fully lined with cream silk jacquard of repeated pattern of Hanae Mori's name. The underdress has a zipper closure at center back from neckline to above waist. The overdress has a series of hidden snaps to conceal the zipper, and a line of eight beaded buttons matching those on the sleeves, also non-functional. A single hook-and-loop closure at neck secures the top of the garment. Designer's label at left of zipper: "[Japanese characters] / Hanae Mori"
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"
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"
Day dress
Dress of black wool crepe. Full length; long sleeves with zippered cuffs. Inserted, elasticized waist gives blouse effect. Skirt is constructed with black lace inserts at hips under bodice panel. Rounded neckline. Center back zipper. Designer's label: "Norma Walters / New York / Made in Hong Kong" Retailer's label: "Neiman-Marcus" Size and content/care tags at base of designer label. B) Detachable collar of black silk with silver lace-like pattern; bordered in black and silver bugle beads. Button closure at center front. C) Detachable ascot style necktie of black velvet. Strap closes with hook & eye at center back.
Denim ensemble
Pantsuit of bleached light blue denim. A) Jacket has modified Nehru collar. Center front zipper, slightly flared fit. Sleeves are long with outer edges laced with woven white, flat lacing through brass grommets. Accented with colored stitching in a zig-zag pattern. Designer's label at inside back collar: "Roncelli" Content/care/origin label below: "100% Cotton / Professionally Dry Clean / Made in Hong Kong" Size label: "11-12" B) Pants of same. Hip hugger; bell bottom; zipper fly. Outer edges of legs laced as are sleeves.
Divided skirt and vest
Ensemble. A) Vest of wool, scoop-neck, with 5 hook-and-eye closures down center front. The vest is covered in sewn-on black sequins, and has a 1" border of orange, white and gold beads with gold trim at neckline, front opening, hem, and armholes. On front and back of vest are 3" diamond shapes formed of the same beads. The white and orange beads are plastic. Fully lined in black. Labels: "Valentina LTD / RN 34435 / Made in Hong Kong"; "100% Wool / Made in Hong Kong"; "Medium". B) Divided skirt or pants of black wool in a satin weave simulating crepe-back satin. Floor length with full-length accordion pleats. Wide 3" waistband of beads on waistband matching the vest. Center back zipper closure with hook-and-eye at waistband. Unlined. Tag at waistband: "Lot Number 11/12".
Dress
Evening dress of red, blue and gray polyester silk chiffon with scarf. A) Dress has draped bodice with moderate deep V-neckline. Center front lapped opening with three hook & eyes and two snaps as the closure. Set-in modified kimono sleeves gather at the top of the arm eye and at 1-1/2" cuffs. The cuffs fasten with a single loop and covered shank button. The sleeves are open/slit along the outer edge and under arm. Natural waist seam with full-length, semi-full red polyester silk underskirt and printed chiffon over skirt. The underskirt is slit at the side seams. The bodice is fully lined in red polyester silk. Elasticized waistline. Shoulder pads. Designer's label at center back neckline: "Hanae Mori" Fiber content/care tag, union label and style/size tag at right side seam of lining. B) Scarf/sash of matching printed chiffon. Long narrow rectangular shape with rolled hem. Worn as a scarf it would hang to mid-calf. Worn as a sash it would be hem length.
Dress
Evening dress of floral and butterfly patterned silk chiffon over same patterned silk surah in orange, pink and light blue. Chiffon fabric has "Hanae Mori" signature in pattern. Fitted, slightly empire bodice with moderate, round, bound neckline. Flared, full-length raglan sleeves of silk chiffon. The sleeves are slit at the underarm seam from the elbow to the wrist. Center back zipper closure from neck to hip line with a single hook & eye at the neckline. Over skirt secured at waistline with four suspended, covered snaps. Slightly raised empire waist seam with semi-fitted, full length skirt. Ombre velvet belt in shades of yellow/tan to pale green. The belt is secured center front with a single hook & loop, and the closure is disguised by a bow with tails. Chiffon over skirt has center front lapped opening from waist to hem. Fully lined in white silk. Designer's label at left back shoulder: "Hanae Mori (Japanese characters)" Retailer's label above designer label: "Neiman-Marcus" Size "14" tag attached to base of designer label.
Dress
A) Evening dress of silk chiffon over dress in print of blue peacocks on ivory background with hot pink ground along bottom of dress. Under dress of silk in print matching chiffon over dress. Full length. Slightly scooped neckline drops to a rounded V-shape in back. Long sleeves of matching chiffon are open under arms and have square-shaped, kimono style drape. Skirt slightly gathers at natural waist. Center back zipper with two hook & eyes at neckline and two covered snaps on chiffon outer layer of skirt just below waist. Lined in white rayon. Designer's label at back neckline: "Hanae Mori / [Japanese characters]" Size 14 tag attached to base of designer label. B) Sash/scarf of chiffon in matching blue peacock print with hot pink on ends; 17" wide.
Dress
Dress of bright green chiffon printed with multi-color shapes and with all-over scattered sequins and beading. The full-length A-line sheath has a round neckline with beaded band trim at neckline. The long sleeves have five non-functioning beaded buttons at wrist, and five hidden snap closures from wrist. The dress has an attached underdress of matte silk printed with same design as the overdress. The garment is fully lined with cream silk which has woven into it a repeated pattern of Hanae Mori's name. The underdress has a zipper closure at center back from neckline to above waist. The overdress has a series of hidden snaps to conceal the zipper, and a line of eight beaded buttons matching those on the sleeves, also non-functional. A single hook-and-loop closure at neck secures the top of the garment. The printed design includes circles, flowers, and fluid lines and triangles in shades of pink, yellow, blue, orange, and violet. The sequins are clear, and are secured with tiny colored beads, the colors of which match the color of the dress they are sewn over. Sewn inside dress at back at left of zipper is designer label: "[Japanese characters] / Hanae Mori"
Dress
Evening dress of pale yellow silk chiffon with bead detailing. V-neckline in front creating the halter, with pieces draped from halter down and out to sides. The entire bodice is finely pleated and gathered, and has beaded panels which creates an empire waist. The beaded panels vary from narrow at center front to wide at sides, and meet at center back. The beading is white and silver beaded horizontal stripes on a mauve background. The skirt is formed by the chiffon being gathered into the beaded panels in many layers and falling to the floor. Dress has a matching lining and has a zipper down center back with hook-and-eye closures at top of zipper and at halter. Label in gown: "Victoria Royal Ltd. / Made In / British Crown Colony / of / Hong Kong".
Dress
Ensemble of black wool jersey knit with red, grey, and white floral print, consisting of: A) Blouse with high rounded neckline; short front & back yoke. Straight bodice gathers into yoke. Long straight sleeves. Center front opening of 6 black plastic buttons with tailored buttonholes. Unlined. Designer's label at center back neckline: "Hanae Mori / Tokyo New York" Content/care/size tag to right of designer label. B) Full length, straight skirt. Gathers into 1" waistband. Zipper closure with hook & bar on waistband. Unlined. Content/care/size tag on waistband. C) Sash of self fabric; 3" wide.
Dress
A) Dress in straight, shift style of black polyester crepe. Knee length; standing collar with ruffle. Long raglan sleeves with 3/4" banded cuff and ruffle; button closure of black plastic button with barred buttonhole. Center front placket closure with five circular black plastic buttons and barred buttonholes. Unlined. Designer's label at center back neckline: "Hanae Mori / Tokyo New York" Content/care/size label to left of designer label. B) Tie belt of same fabric; 2-1/2" wide.
Dress
Dress of royal blue polyester chiffon with gold brocaded chrysanthemum flower motifs. Straight silhouette. High round neckline. Long sleeves. Dress is constructed with underdress of purple rayon with chiffon overdress. Full length, asymmetrical hemline with circular ruffle of chiffon at hem of under dress. Center back zipper with hook & eye. Designer's label at right of zipper: "Hanae Mori" with handwritten number "14552" on fold of label. Retailer's label at right of zipper: "Neiman-Marcus" with handwritten number "14552" Size "10", union label and content/care tags at left side seam near hem.
Dress
A) Dress of black silk chiffon with large, painterly, abstract paisley designs of red, gold, light gray, blue, and purple. Three-quarter length sleeves with flutter ruffle along top seam. Round scoop neckline. Sheath-like silhouette; ankle-length. Center-back closure of 9 self-covered buttons and loops. Padded shoulders. Lined in black synthetic. Designer's label at back neckline: "Hanae Mori / Boutique" Care/content and size "14" tag attached to base of designer's label. B) Barrette of black grosgrain ribbon carnation with tiny satin ribbon accents of red, turquoise, and purple satin. (Worn with dress)
Dress
Evening dress of black silk chiffon over silk underdress in floral chrysanthemum print in shades of orange, blue and pink with green leaves on black background. Sleeveless with squared neckline in front and V-shaped back. Full length; slightly A-lined. Cape of black chiffon attached at shoulder straps and is printed in pattern matching under dress. Center back zipper with hook & eye on under dress and covered snaps on chiffon outer dress and cape. Lined in black rayon. Designer's label at back neckline: "Hanae Mori / [Japanese characters]" Size 14 tag attached to base of designer label. Content/care label above designer label.
Dress
A) Dress of blue nylon knit with clouds and airplane motif, and with "Hanae Mori" signature in the print. Full length, with round neck, gathered at yoke. Neckline is trimmed with three cords of same fabric and trailing ends forming a tie at the center front. Long sleeves are gathered at 1-1/2" cuffs, which close with large covered snap. Center front placket closes with large covered snaps and is trimmed with four airplane-shaped, nonfunctional buttons. Unlined. Designer's label at center back neckline: "Hanae Mori / Tokyo . New York" Fiber content/care label to left of designer label. Union Label beside content/care label. B) Cord belt of same. C) Belt of magenta pink leather; 3/4" wide. Horseshoe shaped buckle.
Dress
A) Dress of black shadow-stripe silk chiffon with red abstract print. Bound, rounded neckline; street length. Long sleeves with snap at hem. Elastic casing 3/4 inch at waist. Six 3/8" covered buttons with self loops down bodice center back. Overskirt gathers from waistline, undulating from left front and back, 10 inches in length, graduates to 20 inches on right side. Slit 9" up from left side underskirt hem. Padded shoulders. Lined in black synthetic. Designer's label at left of center back opening: "Hanae Mori" Retailer's label at right of center back opening: "Neiman-Marcus" Care/content and size "8" tags at right side seam. B) Double-faced red satin belt; 2 inches x 56 inches long.
Dress
Dress of printed jersey knit wool. Dress is printed with somewhat surreal design of pink roses, violet butterflies, green water with blue plants growing from it, brown blossoms, and cream sections of negative space. Street-length with rounded neckline and attached self-tie. Long sleeves. Waist with 8 rows of horizontal gathered stitch detail forming a very light ruched effect. Center front concealed zipper opening with hook-and-eye at top. Unlined. Designer's label sewn in at inside back neckline: "VIVID / Hanae Mori" Care tag sewn to bottom of designer's label: "Out Cloth 100% Wool / lining / Made in Japan / Dry Cleaning Only" Size tag sewn to bottom of care tag: "10" Retailer's label sewn in at inside back neckline: "Neiman-Marcus / Trophy Room"
Dress
Evening gown of black and white printed silk chiffon with belt and scarf. A) Evening gown in black on white, op-art printed silk chiffon with a predominant concentric circle motif. Empire bodice with moderate front scooped neckline and plunging back scooped neckline. Full-length, set-in, flared chiffon sleeves. The bodice is heavily beaded with black and white bugle beads repeating the circle motif. Center back zipper closure from mid-back to hip line. Semi-fitted, full-length, black on white op-art printed, heavy silk underskirt with gathered, printed concentric circle chiffon overskirt. The bodice is lined in white rayon faille. The skirt is lined in white jacquard rayon with the logo "Mori Hanea" woven into the fabric. Turned and bound hem. Designer's label sewn inside at back: "[Japanese characters] / Hanae Mori" Retailer's label at inside back: "Neiman-Marcus" Manufacturer label at inside back: "RN 35995 / Out Cloth Silk 100% / Lining Rayon 100% / Made in Japan / Dry Cleaning only" B) Belt covered in matching black on white printed silk chiffon. Black leather backing. Square, covered, functional buckle. Tension closure. C) Scarf: Matching black on white printed silk chiffon scarf. Long rectangular scarf with rolled hem. One side has a torn and missing portion. May not be scarf, but extra piece of fabric.
Dress ensemble
Dress ensemble of tan silk and cashmere. A) Day dress of tan silk with pink, brown, and green floral and medallion print. Jewel neckline with piping; long sleeves with double snap closure on cuffs. Waist darts; piping at waistline. Knee length pleated skirt. Center back zipper closure; lined in cream silk. Custom label at back left neckline: Elizabeth Boeckman Designer label: Franklin Imports Inc. / A Frances Lharp / Original Custom Tailored in Hong Kong B) Cardigan sweater of tan cashmere. Round ribbed neckline with small scoop. Long sleeves with ribbed cuffs; ribbed hem. Brown decorative beading at center front opening and around floral fabric appliqué matching dress. Self-covered button and loop closure. Back trimmed with two large floral medallion appliqués and beading matching front. Lined in cream silk. C) Belt of matching silk fabric. Snap and hook & eye closure.
Dress ensemble
Dress ensemble of tan silk and cashmere. A) Day dress of tan silk with pink, brown, and green floral and medallion print. Jewel neckline with piping; long sleeves with double snap closure on cuffs. Waist darts; piping at waistline. Knee length pleated skirt. Center back zipper closure; lined in cream silk. Custom label at back left neckline: Elizabeth Boeckman Designer label: Franklin Imports Inc. / A Frances Lharp / Original Custom Tailored in Hong Kong B) Cardigan sweater of tan cashmere. Round ribbed neckline with small scoop. Long sleeves with ribbed cuffs; ribbed hem. Brown decorative beading at center front opening and around floral fabric appliqué matching dress. Self-covered button and loop closure. Back trimmed with two large floral medallion appliqués and beading matching front. Lined in cream silk. C) Belt of matching silk fabric. Snap and hook & eye closure.
Ensemble
Ensemble of magenta silk chiffon. (A) Tunic style top of printed chiffon with bodice in lotus flower motif. Low crossover, V-shaped front with closure of two covered snaps. Long flowing, bell-shaped sleeves and flared skirt. Skirt and sleeve hems have monofilament inserted to give body and shape. Bodice lined in light blue rayon chiffon. Designer's label at center back neckline: "(Japanese characters) / Hanea Mori " Retailer's label at center back neckline: "Neiman-Marcus" Content/care label at center back neckline. Size "14" tag attached to base of designer label. (B) Pants of magenta silk chiffon. Wide legs of three layers of chiffon. Center back opening of five covered snaps with hook & bar and additional covered snap on 1" waistband. Size "14" tag at center back. (C) Scarf of self lotus flower motif chiffon.
Ensemble - Vest and Pants
Ensemble consisting of a vest and pants. The vest is of wool,with a scoop-neck and with 5 hook-and-eye closures down center front. It is covered in sewn-on black sequins, and has a 1" border of orange, white and gold beads with gold trim at neckline, front opening, hem, and armholes. On the front and back of the vest are 3" diamond shapes formed of the same beads. The white and orange beads are plastic. The vest is fully lined in black fabric. Labels in vest: "Valentina LTD / RN 34435 / Made in Hong Kong"; "100% Wool / Made in Hong Kong"; and "Medium". The pants are formed as a divided skirt of black wool in a satin weave simulating crepe-back satin. They are floor length, with full-length accordion pleats. There is a wide 3" waistband that is completely beaded to match the vest. The pants have a center back zipper closure with hook-and-eye at waistband, and are unlined. Inside the pants is a single tag at waistband: "Lot Number 11/12".
Evening dress
Dress of pleated polyester chiffon printed in a pink, magenta, and grey chrysanthemum flower motif on a background of various shades of green leaves. Thin straps of braided green silk; neckline piped in green silk matching shoulder straps. Dress constructed of two tiers with lower tier attached to under dress of tan rayon. Center back zipper with hook & eye on tan rayon lining with three self-covered snaps on chiffon outer layer. Designer's label to left of zipper: "(Japanese characters) / Hanae Mori" Retailer's label above designer label: "Neiman-Marcus" Content/care above retailer label.
Evening Dress
Evening Dress in a layered green floral print silk with white chrysanthemums and pink peonies. Dress consists of: A) Over dress of silk chiffon. Full length. Elbow length, set-in sleeves with tied hems. Center front opening with collarless, piped neckline which closes with two covered snaps. Wide box pleat down center back. Size "8" tag at center back neckline. B) Under dress in slip style of matching silk. V-shaped neckline with 3/8" strapped shoulders that form a crisscross in back and secures in front with snaps. Center back zipper closure with hook & eye. Slits at side seams are 20" long. Lined in green rayon. Designer's label at center back zipper: "(Japanese symbols) / Hanae Mori" Size "8" tag at base of designer's label. Retailer's tag above designer's label: "Neiman-Marcus" Care/content label at center back neckline.
Festival ensemble
Miao People, Thailand/Laos, Festival Outfit A) Jacket. Jacket of black cotton, waist length, with standing collar. Front opening with no closure, worn with sides overlapping and forming "V" neckline. Standing collar faced with machine-embroidered ribbon of black ground with purple-ish flower blossoms with yellow centers, blue vines, and green leaves. This band continues along edge of opening to about 9 1/4" above hem. From that point to hem on each side of opening a different band is used, of purple and green foliate forms on black, with outer border of diagonal blue stripes and silver ovals on black ground with silver edges. A second machine-woven band of ribbon is applied as an outer border along the collar/upper opening band, with green, pink, and white stripes and bands of green and white trees(?) and a band of alternating green/yellow/white butterflies and same color flowers(?), all on a reddish ground. Long black sleeves have central wide band of orange satin with machine-embroidered multicolored sea dragons. Black fabric added after panels to form lower sections of sleeves. Garment is lined in black fabric, the collar and front opening backed with pink/purple fabric. Garment has a size tag sewn inside at back collar: "XXL". Not an American size. B) Skirt. Wrap style skirt with tiny pleats. Skirt formed of horizontal bands of fabrics sewn together, some embellished. From top: Plain black cotton(?) waistband ca. 3 1/4" wide with long black ties; White cotton(?) band ca. 1 1/2" wide, which begins pleating that continues down length of skirt; Pale blue/gray section ca. 14" long which has printed bands of dark blue linear designs: zig-zags, scrolls, lines, etc., the lines having had thin strips of fabric appliqued over them, in green, orange, and purple over the bulk of the skirt; Red cotton(?) band 1 1/2" wide …
Festival ensemble
Thailand - Hmong Hill Tribe Festival Attire A) Bodice of Black satin bodice with square neckline. Neckline "framed by embellished bands consisting of red outer and inner borders, "zig-zags" of red and blue bands, and applied flower-shaped pink and iridescent sequins with beads. Bands extend down front of bodice, and are around cuffs of the long sleeves. Around the neckline and cuffs of the 3/4-length sleeves are hung beaded pendants with silver-colored coins. Front opening along left side vertical band, with 4 hidden snaps. Unlined. No labels or tags in garment. B) Skirt, Knee- or Below-Knee-Length skirt of finely pleated black fabric. Wrap style, with plain panels at ends. Narrow waistband. Unlined, but faced at ends and with band near hem. No labels or tags in garment. C) Apron, Vertical front panel of black satin with an embellished "frame" composed of wide bands of decoration. Red outer and inner borders, "zig-zags" of red and blue bands, and applied flower-shaped pink and iridescent sequins with beads. Hung in rows across the apron are beaded pendants with silver-colored coins. Wide waistband matching the "frame" of the vertical panel, hung with beaded/coin pendants along most of lower edge. No labels or tags in garment. The following parts have separate records, not housed with garment: D) D) Hat. Hat formed of an open circle of black nylon(?) satin lined in black cotton. Upper portion with wide "rim" projecting out, from which hangs a fringe of white/clear beads, each of the 43 strands ending in a French Indo-China 10 centime coins, . The main body of the hat is covered with a "trellis" of blue and red ribbon, within each intersection there is a pink or white flower-head bead. Width: 10" (approx); Circumference: 32 1/2" (approx); Height: 4" without fringe. E) Necklace
Festival ensemble
Festival garment of Karen Hill Tribe A) Tunic. Black cotton square mid-length tunic, sides sewn except arm-holes, vertical slit at center front/back to form head-hole/neckline. Head-hole slit and arm holes edged with tiny white seeds. Body of tunic with horizontal bands of embroidery in various patterns (checkerboards, zig-zags, diamonds, "flowers") and colors (red, green, yellow, purple, pink, blue, orange), and horizontal bands of white seeds. At each side, and at center front and center back are "tassels" formed from the embroidery yarn. Bottom edge of tunic with fringe. Unlined. No labels or tags in garment. B) Skirt. Wrap skirt formed of rectangular panel of hand-woven cotton with horizontal woven wide stripes of red and black, with narrow stripes of green white, yellow, red, and black. Narrow ends with embroidered bands/edging of white triangles, red, yellow, green, pink, white, black, brown, etc. geometric inter-lace forms. 32 1/4" x ca. 68". No labels or tags in garment. c ) Necklace of nickel silver, large disk.
Festival ensemble
Hmong Hill Tribe festival ensemble, Thailand/Laos A) Bodice/jacket. Jacket of black velour, waist-length. Center front opening with no closures. On either side is wide applied band of embroidery in pink, green, white, and metallic gold, with braid border and outer colored "saw-tooth" edges of pink, green, red, and white triangles. Mid-length sleeves with matching wide bands at cuffs. Back of jacket with small square "flap" hanging from neckline made with same embroidered band. Fully lined in blue cloth printed with all-over dense floral pattern in pinks, blue, green, white, and yellow. No labels or tags in garment. B) Skirt. Mid-length skirt of various fabrics in horizontal bands. Uppermost band of black cotton(?) with elastic waistband. Next band from top is of blue cotton(?) heavily pleated into upper band, and with horizontal red lines embroidered/sewn in - one near top of panel, two near bottom of panel, with narrow band of "lattice" embroidered between the lower lines. Third panel from top is a dark brown/black more open-weave fabric with subtle reddish threads forming a repeated design of squares(?) around the band. This band has narrow dark purple velvet bands near the edges. Bottom band of skirt is a black velour. Unlined. No labels or tags in garment. C) Apron. Long vertical panel of black velour "novelty fabric" printed in metallic neon colors in a design of stylized feathers and shapes, with all-over blue iridescent(?) "sequin" dots. Front of apron with applied vertical bands of machine embroidered decoration in pinks, greens, white, and red consisting of heart shapes containing pairs of birds, within frames of spirals, zig-zags, straight lines, etc. forming diamond-shapes. Bands edged with pink ribbon. Running vertically down apron are three rows of small flower heads of colored felt(?) with golden metallic beads and opalescent/sparkly plastic flower-heads. Reverse of apron …
Festival ensemble
Yao Tribe Festival ensemble. A) Pants. Black cotton(?) pants, 3/4 or longer in length. Plain waistband and upper section. Thighs, outsides of legs, and lower legs areas are intricately decorated, created in part by sewing together bands of woven work, and in part by bands of cross-stitch. The decorations are geometric forms, stylized natural forms, etc. in green, yellow, white, red, orange, pink, and black. No labels or tags in pants. B) Coat/Jacket/Top. Black cotton upper-body garment, full-length. Large "collar" of dark red fuzzy "pom-pom" edging with scattered green, yellow, and blue strands at base of trim and in places around neck. Long sleeves edged at ends in narrow bands of red and white applied fabric. Center front opening with no fasteners. Slits at sides from hem to waist create "ties" from the front flaps of the garment, which are trimmed in blue edging. At top of each side slit are attached three long tassels of magenta/pink yarn with beaded tops. No tags or labels in coat. C) Hat. - stored separately, on individual record. D)"Hat Scarf". Black strip of cotton(?) which terminates at each end in square panel with internal stiffening agent (cardboard?). Edged on two sides in magenta/pink/reddish "pom-pom" edging. Center of each panel with applied printed square of fabric with geometric motif of crosses in pink, green, red, and blue. No tags or labels in hat scarf. E) Back apron/belt panel. Central vertical panel consisting of black cotton vertical rectangle with wide border of blue silk(?). Backed with black cotton. Extending from each side at top are very long rectangular bands/ties. From panel outwards on each side: Vertical stripes of yellow, green, white, pink, white, blue, white, green, white; 5 squares of patchwork/embroidery in pink and green with small touches of orange, red, blue, etc.; Vertical bands …
Geta shoes and tabi socks
A, B) Japanese wooden geta style shoes with dark brown velvet straps. C, D) Tabi socks of white cotton.
Hanbok
Korean Hanbok. A) Jeogori (Jacket) of white and red damask patterned with floral motifs. Short, cropped white damask top with deep V neckline lined in red damask. Long sleeves, widening towards fore-arm and then curved to wrist. Under-arm area and cuff of the red damask. Center front opening secured with one hidden snap and two long ties of red damask. Lined in thin white fabric. No labels in garment. B) Chima (Skirt) of red damask matching the Jeogori. Full-length, wrap-style garment. Thin white straps to go over shoulders support wide upper band into which the body of the skirt is gathered. Ties at back with ties of red damask. Lined in dark red fabric. No labels in garment.
Handkerchief dress
Dress of lightweight cotton with bertha-style neckline or oversized collar created of repurposed handkerchiefs from Hong Kong with geometric openwork, whitework, or drawnwork and trimmed in lace; wide round neckline, sleeveless, center front button placket from neckline to bottom hem, gathered at natural waistline, bottom hem trimmed in matching lace, unlined. Label: Moonglow, 100% cotton, made in Hong Kong, size 9/10.
Hwahye shoes
Traditional Korean Hwahye (flower shoes) style shoes of multicolored, vertical striped silk satin. Women's flat style shoe which arches upward at toe like a boat; black rubber soles with ½" heel. Stamped inside shoes: "Arirang"
Jacket
Man's jacket in Japanese ghee style. Black basket weave double-faced fabric of heavy, 100% cotton. Exterior with red and white accent stripes on shoulders running down the 3/4 length sleeves, and horizontally around lower part of coat. On collar, running down front are white Kanji characters. Center front opening with no fasteners. On back is single large Kanji character in white on red circle with white border. Design on inside is printed into fabric, of ladder, fire with smoke, and water running down. Discharge printed, drawing color out, then printed over with red. Warp and weft are two distinct fibers, one allows dye to come out, other does not. Retailer's label inside: "Kimono Shop / Honolulu / Made in Japan" Content/size label inside: "100% Cotton / Made in Japan / Small"
"Mount Fuji" dress
A) Evening dress of gray silk chiffon with print of Mount Fuji scene at bottom of dress with yellow and white blossoms on upper portion accented with Japanese writing in red rectangular boxes. "Hanae Mori" signature in print. Under layer of black chiffon. High rounded neckline. Full length, straight silhouette. Long sleeves are open under arms and are formed from rectangular panels which drape like kimono sleeves for full length of dress. Center back zipper closure with hook & eye on lining; covered snaps on black chiffon and gray chiffon layers with hook & eye joining the layers at neckline. Lined in gray rayon. Designer's label at back neckline: "Hanae Mori / [Japanese characters]" Size 14 tag attached to base of designer label. Content/care label on black chiffon layer at back neckline. B) Sash/scarf in gray chiffon print matching dress; 12" wide.
Necklace
Necklace of silver beads and pendant cowrie shells. Formed as a plaque or panel suspended from black yarn, the necklace consists of rows of small silver beads terminating in larger reeded beads, from which hang cowrie shells enhanced with silver beads and smaller silver bead pendants.
Robe
Woman's lounge set of dull red silk satin. (a)Robe. Long length (floor). Styled with straight center front opening with band facing- inside tie closure. Narrow shoulder band yoke with gathering both sides. Long, full raglan-style sleeves with facing band at cuff. Long, full flared length. Each side, inseam pocket. Belt loops with sash tie belt. Unlined. Labels: “Neiman-Marcus, made in Hong Kong, and content tags. (b)Nightgown. Long length. Styled with contour front neckline and straight back. Shirring at center front. Crossed spaghetti shoulder straps. Long, straight cut with lower flare. Labels same as robe. Length: 36 " (92.7cm).
Sequined evening dress
Evening dress of ivory wool knit. Covered with iridescent sequins and is decorated at lower part with five bands of gold/copper sequins, three bands of rosettes composted of gold beads and pearls, and two bands of "garlands" with suspended pine-cone forms and diamond shapes of copper/gold sequins, gold bugle beads, and gold beads. Sheath style; full length. Vent at left hem. Sleeveless; rounded neckline. Elastic petersham. Zipper closure along center back. Label reads: Gene Shelly's / Boutique Internationale / California / Hand Decorated in Hong Kong / 100% Wool
Silk Robe
Lounging robe of salmon pink silk damask with stylized peony floral motif, oversized fit, kimono-inspired opening, oversized set in sleeves, round patch pockets at hips, unlined, labels: Neiman Marcus, Made in Hong Kong, 100% silk
Skirt Suit
Skirt suit of red wool printed with black and gray floral designs in vertical stripes. A) Jacket. Quilted jacket with slight shawl collar, long sleeves, center front opening with two large circular red plastic buttons. Collar, opening, hem, and sleeves with black edging. Lined in dark red rayon. Designer's label: "Hanae Mori / Tokyo, New York" Retailer's label: "Neiman-Marcus" Content/Care label: "Out Cloth: 100% Wool / Lining: 100% Rayon / Size 10 / Made in Japan / Dry Cleaning Only" B) Skirt of matching print fabric. Not quilted, the street-length skirt has a narrow waistband with hook-and-eye at center back and zipper below. Lined in same dark red rayon. Care/Content label, partly in Japanese, partly in international pictorial symbols.
Temple dancer costume
Thai temple dancer costume with jewelry and head piece, including: A) Skirt in wrap style of black cotton printed in gold and red scroll design. Ankle length. Closure of two hook & bars on 1" waistband. B) Bodice/top of red synthetic satin. Strapless. Center back hook & eye closure. D) Shoulder drape of green tulle (narrow). E) Waist drape of green tulle. Constructed with three pleats across the top, large hanging triangle at the center and hanging drape off of one end.
Temple dancer costume
Thai traditional temple dancer ensemble of yellow, green and red. a) Bustier style top of yellow/orange synthetic. Center back hook & eye closure. b) Skirt of red satin synthetic with horizontal rows of gold trimmed and white pleated decorations. Ankle length; elastic waist. c,d,e) Belt/panniers of green satin synthetic constructed with two strung on pleated/folded panels. f) Panel of green synthetic satin with jeweled edging.
Traditional accessories
Thai temple dancer costume, Srivichai dance. C) Shoulder clasp. Heavily gilt leather shoulder clasp, of rectangular shaped with lobed ends, bent to curve over shoulder. Set with lines of small circular mirrors and with red and green glass "gems". G) Necklace. Necklace of linked heavily gilt leather flower-head shaped plaques. Each plaque set with small circular mirrors in the "petals", and with a central "gem" of red or green glass. Central leaf/teardrop pendant plaque with border of small circular mirrors and central green mirror glass "gem" teardrop. J,K) Armlets. Matching pair of gilt leather(?) armlets, composed of openwork bands with small circular mirrors and red and green "gems". Central openwork device pointed at top, and lobed.
Traditional ensemble
Thai temple dancer costume ensemble: G, H) Pair of arm bands of black velvet bordered in gold trim with silver bead and gold sequin floral motif beading. Styled as rectangular base with triangular point on one side. 29cm X 11cm at vertex of triangular top. M) Neck piece in horseshoe shape of black velvet with silver sequin star trim and gold fringe along the outer edges.
Trench Coat
Trench coat of brown vinyl. Pointed collar. Knee-length or slightly longer. Long sleeves with translucent, brown plastic button on cuff. Single breasted with closure of nine matching buttons. Two patch pockets at front hips. Diamond motif of stitching and small vinyl diamonds at yoke and pockets. Back yoke of coat lined in dark yellow fabric; balance of coat unlined, showing orange cotton knit backing of vinyl. Designer label on inside right of opening: "Ginessa / Made in / British Crown Colony of Hong Kong" Care label to right of designer label. Size label at left inside seam: "12" Content label center back neckline: "75% Vinyl / 25% Cotton / Made in British Crown / Colony of Hong Kong" With matching sash belt of same material.
Turtleneck sweater
Turtleneck sweater of navy wool. Cable knit long sleeves; two patch pockets at front. Ribbed hem. Designer label: Saint Laurent / rive gauche / Paris Material/care tag in English and French: "Made in Hong Kong / Fabrique en Hong Kong / Style/Modele: R20310 / Size/Taille: S / Laine 100% / Wool 100% / WPL 7511 CA 53874 / Nettoyage a Sec / Dry Clean Only"
Wedding Uchikake
Wedding uchikake (padded hem kimono) of off-white synthetic with gold metallic threads couched in various designs.
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