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Ensemble

Description: Ensemble of black jersey knit. a) Dress with long sleeves. No collar. Below-knee length. Invisible center back zipper. Curved seam at hips. Pockets. Black star sequins covering seam on front. Designer label at center back neckline: Geoffrey Beene (b) Jacket to waist. Peplum. Long sleeve. Sequins at right lapel and large beaded buttons on princess line. Retailer label: Neiman Marcus
Date: 1985/1995
Creator: Beene, Geoffrey

Evening dress

Description: Evening gown of pale rose pink, Fortuny-style pleated silk, sparingly embellished with silver lined beads; wide scoop neckline is embellished with 4 rows of gray lined beads; waist area has been gathered into swirls of fabric; long sleeves with small shoulder pads; full-length; hemlines are rolled and stitched. This dress is a Mary McFadden copy. Designer label (CB): Patricia Lester Care/Contents (reverse side)
Date: 1980/1989
Creator: Lester, Patricia

Dress

Description: Dress of multicolored floral on yellow silk crepe. Strapless with sweetheart neckline coming to a point at each princess seam. Draped waistline crossed in X-shape at center front. A-line skirt. Zipper at center back. Designer label: "Scaasi / Boutique"
Date: 1985/1995
Creator: Scaasi, Arnold

Dress

Description: Dress of gray/green and tan striped wool jersey knit. Rounded neckline; below knee length; long sleeves. Horizontal stripes; bias cut angle from right neckline to left hip; gathers at left hip; back horizontal stripes. Invisible zipper closure; lined in olive green fabric. Designer's label at inside back collar: "Bill Blass / Made in USA".
Date: 1982
Creator: Blass, Bill

Dinner dress

Description: Short dinner dress of fuchsia silk metallic chiffon. Boat neckline. Shoulder pads. Long set-in sleeves with gathering at cap and at seam to cuff. Wide fitted cuffs with closure of four large covered buttons and button loops of self fabric. Rectangular insert at left front. Pleating in dress surrounding rectangular insert creates draped effect. Centered zipper at back. Designer label: "Scaasi / Boutique"
Date: Spring 1981
Creator: Scaasi, Arnold

Dress

Description: Short evening dress of sapphire blue cut velvet on black organza in swirl pattern. Off the shoulder sweetheart neckline with long sleeves. Zipper closures at long raglan sleeve cuffs. A-line skirt with 3 inch wide horsehair braid in hemline for structure. Center back zipper closure. Attached belt of 2" black velvet with bow at center front and three hook-and-eye closures at back right. Designer label: "Scaasi / Boutique"
Date: Autumn 1989
Creator: Scaasi, Arnold

Dress

Description: Dress of white cotton; fake 2-piece top and skirt with multi-colored print on top; plain skirt with knit cuffs and collar; button front; short sleeve; front pockets. Congovid / Congodress
Date: 1983
Creator: Oldham, Todd & Rizzie, Dan

Dress

Description: Dress of ivory and navy blue knit. Dropped waist with ivory upper and navy skirt. Short sleeves. Faux welt pockets; round neckline. Center back button closure of 5 metal buttons with bound buttonholes. Designer's label: "Bill Blass"
Date: 1980/1985
Creator: Blatt, Anny

Dress

Description: Dress of bright yellow basketweave silk (possibly gazar). Off the shoulder sweetheart neckline with two extensions of fabric from front bodice and wrap around arm and are tacked in back, creating short sleeves. Bodice fitted to waistline with full A-line skirt. Skirt picked up at left side seam to create fullness and draped affect. Center back closure with centered zipper from neckline to waistline. Below zipper two snaps finish closure. Inside structure has boning at front and back princess se… more
Date: Spring 1988
Creator: Scaasi, Arnold

Skirt ensemble

Description: Skirt ensemble of pink floral silk. A) Blouse. Buttons. Double breasted 6 buttons on front. Scalloped collar. Short sleeves with cuffs with button closures. Gathered fabric at shoulders and cuff seams. B) Skirt. Matching fabric. Zipper on right hip of skirt. At waist band is a Neiman Marcus label. Gathered fabric at waist line. Scalloped edges at bottom hem. Lined in white chiffon. C) Sash or scarf or belt. Self-fabric. Comes to a point at the ends.
Date: 1982
Creator: Blass, Bill

Skirt

Description: Skirt of yellow and black plaid cotton flannel with thin red and white lines. Plain waistband with button, zipper closure below. 8 gored-skirt gathers into waistband. Unlined. Designer's label: Rectangular white tag with printed black coronet crossed by a "T" with very long stem, intersecting a small "o" at lower edge of coronet. Size label: "M" Content/Care label: (very faded): "100% Cotton / Hand Wash Cold / Drip Dry / Made in USA"
Date: 1985/1989
Creator: Oldham, Todd

Dress

Description: Day dress of navy blue wool jersey knit with white cotton pique collar and 1 1/2" white pique cuffs on the short sleeves. Below-knee-length. Collar with pinted edges. Left front opening with 7 circular navy blue plastic buttons with bound button holes. Black organza bow on tab at throat, which buttons under collar. Seaming to fit in groups of three on either side, creating slightly narrow waist and wider somewhat pleated skirt from dropped waist. Lined in navy blue synthetic(?) Shoulders with s… more
Date: 1981
Creator: De la Renta, Oscar

Skirt ensemble

Description: Ensemble consisting of A) Jacket of purple bouclé wool. Hip length with long sleeves and shawl collar. Two vertical double welt pockets at hips. Center front opening with no closures. Lined in purple silk(?) Designer's label at center back neckline: "Oscar de la Renta" Retailer's label at left opening: "Neiman-Marcus" B) Blouse of purple silk crepe. Waist length, with long sleeves with single button cuffs. High neckline with collar that extends to form long ties. Center front opening with 6 sm… more
Date: 1981
Creator: De la Renta, Oscar

Skirt ensemble

Description: Blue and white polka dot printed organdy evening ensemble. a) Blouse: unfitted. hip-length shell in white organdy printed with small blue polka dots. Wide. round. bound neckline accented with a shaped. double ruffle collar. Gathered. puffed. 1/2-length sleeves with an elasticized ruffled finish at the elbow. Center front opening with four tailored buttonholes and four small covered buttons as the closures. Fully lined in white organdy. Gathered sleeve cap supports of white organdy. Label stitc… more
Date: 1980/1985
Creator: De la Renta, Oscar

Dress

Description: A) Day dress of green tricot knit with red, purple, and yellow print; round neckline; short sleeves; below-knee length; knit green ribbing at neck, cuffs and hemline; Designer Label: Missoni / Maglia Knitwear Tricot / Made in Italy Retailer Label: Neiman-Marcus / Trophy Room B) Woven belt of green, red, purple and yellow.
Date: 1980/1985
Creator: Missoni

Pants

Description: Pants of silk charmeuse with the matte side out (and shiny side in); multi-colored print of greens, browns, and pinks with the number seven throughout; side zipper; narrow legs. Designer Label: Todd / Oldham
Date: Spring 1988
Creator: Oldham, Todd
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Envelope for Simplicity Pattern #5263

Description: Simplicity Pattern #5263 to make an unlined jacket with patch pockets, funnel neckline, and raglan sleeves, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1980
Creator: Simplicity Pattern Company
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Envelope for Butterick Pattern #5098

Description: Butterick See & Sew Pattern #5098 to make a loose-fitting dress with ruffled collar, long set-in sleeves with ruffled cuffs, and elasticized waistband, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1980
Creator: Butterick Company
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Envelope for McCall's Pattern #9334

Description: McCall's Pattern #9334 to make a misses' dress with wrap bodice, straight skirt, extended shoulders, optional sleeves with gathering at armscye and cuffs, and optional sash at dropped waist or hips, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1984
Creator: McCall's Pattern Company
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Envelope for McCall's Pattern #7529

Description: McCall's Pattern #7529 by Jones New York to make an ensemble with jacket with notched collar and patch pockets, shirt with convertible collar and shoulder pads, slightly flared skirt, and straight-legged trousers with pleats, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1981
Creator: Jones New York
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Envelope for McCall's Pattern #7692

Description: McCall's Pattern #7692 to make a misses' blouse with front wrap, stand collar with optional tie, pleated capped long sleeves, and optional neck ruffle and flared skirt with side seam pockets, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1981
Creator: McCall's Pattern Company
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Envelope for McCall's Pattern #2676

Description: McCall's Stitch 'N Save Pattern #2676 to make a vest with princess seams and shaped hem and skirt gathered into waistband with side seam pockets, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1986
Creator: McCall's Pattern Company
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