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Ballgown

Description: Ballgown of black silk taffeta. Halter straps with neckline in modified sweetheart style with folds. Fitted, boned bodice with straight silhouette. Full length with mermaid tail ruffle of two layers of black tulle below knees. Back bustle/train of black taffeta with ruffle over four layers of black tulle; attaches to back with hook & eyes and snaps. Center back zipper closure. Designer label: Howard Greer / Beverly Hills Retailer label: Neiman-Marcus Size tag: 14
Date: 1950/1959
Creator: Greer, Howard

"Batman Forever" Riddler ensembles

Description: A) Dress of black velour knit with green "Riddler" question marks printed in various sizes. The t-shirt style dress is knee length, with rounded neckline and short sleeves. Unlined. B) Dress of velour knit with green "Riddler" question marks printed in various sizes, the question marks covered in applied clear novelty "sequins". The knee-length dress has a scoop neckline, and spaghetti straps formed of gray metal (pewter?) question marks set with emerald green rhinestones. Unlined. C) Jacket… more
Date: Spring 1995
Creator: Oldham, Todd

Beach ensemble

Description: Beach ensemble of tan cotton printed in black lace and net motif. A) Beach robe. Hip length; long sleeves; revers neckline; padded shoulders. Lined in black terry cloth with patch pocket at left side opening. Reversible. Designer label: Caltex / of California / Howard Greer / Design B) Matching halter top. Tie closures at back neckline and center back. C) Matching shorts. Tie trim on center front waistband. Center back zipper closure.
Date: 1945/1949
Creator: Greer, Howard

Beaded dress

Description: Evening gown of magenta chiffon beaded in red bugle beads. Large accent of purple, turquoise and magenta sequined leaves down the center front and back of the gown, as well as smaller leaf accents on the sleeves. Maxi length with asymmetric hemline and irregular, dripping hem. Dress is trimmed in extensive bugle bead fringe at shoulders and below hips. Inverted V-shaped neckline has ½” sequined straps extending from trim around top of gown; deep V-shaped back. Handkerchief styled sleeves have i… more
Date: 1975/1979
Creator: Mackie, Bob

Beaded dress

Description: Evening/dinner dress of red silk beaded in red bugle beads in swirl design with red rhinestones. Short scalloped sleeves; scoop neckline. Below knee length with scalloped hem. Center back zipper closure. Lined in red silk.
Date: 1960/1969
Creator: Greer, Howard

Beaded evening dress

Description: Ballgown of pale platinum satin embroidered with crystal beads, silver and white bugle beads, crystal teardrops, rhinestones and sequins in floral designs. Sleeveless with modified sweetheart neckline and deep V-shaped back. Full length; full skirt. Raised waist is piped with same fabric. Center back zipper supported with three hook & eyes. Interior of bodice is of matching satin with silver bugle beads and rhinestones at shoulders and is lined in netting with boning. Petersham of white grosgra… more
Date: 1956
Creator: Galanos, James, 1924-2016

Bikini dress

Description: Sweater dress of acrylic knit in figural design of a woman in a purple bikini. Mini length; short sleeves. Pullover style; rounded neckline. Designer label: Fashion Brand Company by Penelope Gazin
Date: 2020
Creator: Fashion Brand Company

Cape ensemble

Description: Daytime dress ensemble of cream wool twill with black abstract window pane plaid of stripe and dot print. A) Dress in modified sheath style. Sleeveless. Shallow scooped neckline has split at at center front seam. Below knee length. Pleat at center front hemline has split on inside seam. Side slit pockets. Center back zipper closure with hook & eye. Lined in ivory silk crepe. B) Cape. Waist length with convertible collar. Center front closure of two circular black plastic buttons with bound bu… more
Date: 1960
Creator: Galanos, James, 1924-2016

Chiffon dress

Description: A) Cocktail dress of avocado green silk chiffon. Knee-length. Bodice has wide V-neckline and closure of three rows of double satin covered buttons with bound buttonholes, reinforced at neckline with a snap and at the waist with three hook & eyes. Silk satin pipe trim along bodice and center front closure. Short sleeves with 2" webbed satin cuffs and underarm gussets. Three-layered silk chiffon skirt is gathered at natural waist creating a full silhouette and is lined in matching taffeta. Skirt … more
Date: 1957/1959
Creator: Galanos, James, 1924-2016

Chiffon dress

Description: Cocktail dress of champagne silk chiffon crepe with matching silk satin ribbon trim. High, rounded jewel neckline is trimmed with matching satin ribbon. Elbow length sleeves have satin ribbon and bow at edge. Below-knee length skirt gathers at natural waist with three layers of chiffon and underskirt of beige crepe. Center back opening with hook & eyes on outer layer of bodice and zipper on interior camisole that extends to skirt at waistline. Camisole exterior is matching champagne chiffon and… more
Date: 1965/1985
Creator: Galanos, James, 1924-2016

Cloche Hat

Description: Cloche style hat of black shiny straw. Edge curls up and makes small brim on center back. Lined in black net with black grosgrain ribbon inner headband. Designer's label on inside headband: "Galanos"
Date: 1960/1969
Creator: Galanos, James, 1924-2016

Cocktail dress

Description: Cocktail dress of medium blue silk chiffon with raw silk collar. Dress is pleated from shoulders to waistline and from waist seam to hem in front; long sleeves are pleated from shoulders to 2 1/2" raw silk cuffs with self button and single snap closure; back of skirt is gathered at waist seam. Center front placket closure of matching blue raw silk with large mosaic buttons with rhinestone centers. Attached underdress/slip of matching chiffon is lined in silk; nude spaghetti straps; center front… more
Date: unknown
Creator: Galanos, James, 1924-2016

Cocktail dress

Description: A) Cocktail dress of black crepe. Black velvet sweetheart neckline with inserted tan fabric covered in black mousseline net. Calf length; elbow length sleeves. Pleated drape detail at front side hips. Center back zipper closure; unlined. Designer label: Howard Greer / Beverly Hills B) Self-covered belt. Rectangular buckle; backed in black leather. Stamped: 14 Howard Greer / Style 839
Date: 1940/1949
Creator: Greer, Howard

Cocktail dress

Description: Cocktail dress of black crepe with diamond-shaped sequined accent pattern at neckline. Neckline accent is backed in tan fabric with black mousseline net in diamond cutouts. Below knee length; elbow length sleeves. Angled release pleats at front waist. Center back zipper closure; unlined. Designer Label: Howard Greer / Beverly HiIls
Date: 1950
Creator: Greer, Howard

Cocktail dress

Description: Cocktail dress of black net with salmon pink embroidered polka dots. A-lined silhouette. Sweetheart neckline with spaghetti straps; scooped back. Below knee length. Skirt has gathered black net under layers and is trimmed with a 5" high black satin bow at center front knee area. Bodice lined in black taffeta; body lined in black crepe; skirt lined in net. Center back zipper closure; black grosgrain petersham. Retailer label: Neiman-Marcus
Date: 1950/1959
Creator: Galanos, James, 1924-2016

Cocktail dress

Description: Cocktail/dinner dress in sheath style of yellow silk with black lace peplum and shawl shoulders with additional peplum of cutwork yellow silk under black lace. Street length with center back vent; sweetheart neckline with elastic shoulder straps. Center back zipper closure; lined in yellow silk with petersham of matching yellow silk. Designer's label: Fe Zandi / Beverly Hills Retailer's label: Neiman Marcus
Date: unknown
Creator: Fe Zandi

Cocktail dress

Description: Cocktail dress of black crepe. Sweetheart neckline with draped bust line and black bugle beading in leaf motif on shoulders. Street length; long sleeves with zipper closures. Dropped waist dips further in back with pleats that form draped back detail. Center back zipper closure. Unlined; padded shoulders. Designer label: Howard Greer / Custom Original
Date: 1960/1969
Creator: Greer, Howard

Cocktail dress

Description: Cocktail dress of black crepe. Scooped neckline inset in tan under black Chantilly lace. Empire waistline with inserted contour waist of black velvet and non-functioning self-covered buckle. Street length. Short sleeves; bodice opening and neckline draped in black chiffon. Center back zipper closure; unlined. Designer label: Howard Greer / Beverly Hills Retailer label: Neiman-Marcus
Date: 1945/1949
Creator: Greer, Howard

Cocktail dress

Description: Cocktail dress of pale yellow silk chiffon with orange and yellow rose print and attached flowers. Sleeveless; 3/4 length. Fitted bodice has outer layer of chiffon with front rounded neckline and is cut to low V in back with cascade of silk and chiffon flowers at right shoulder and down right side of back. Skirt is full with three layers of chiffon; top layer of same print with next under layer of cream and bottom layer of yellow. Gold crepe underskirt; ivory grosgrain petersham with hook & eye… more
Date: 1958/1959
Creator: Galanos, James, 1924-2016
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