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Leather shoes

Description: Tan suede shoe with leather inserts at throat and around back, rounded toe, moderate rounded throat, Mary Jane-style ankle straps, button closure, stacked moderate walking heel Measurements: L: 26 cm W: 7.5 cm H: 13.5 cm Heel: 6.3 cm, (2 1/2 in.) Markings: Right- "Narro /Rest / Heel / Trade mark reg."
Date: 1945/1955

Velvet mules

Description: Black velvet mule with gold braid trim at throat, rounded toe box, high throat, lined in light pink silk faille, gold-toned leather insoles, low kitten heels. Measurements: L: 27 cm. W: 9.1 cm. H: 4.3 cm. Heel: 3.8 cm, 1.5 inches Markings L&R: "Gaymode / Sanatized"
Date: 1945/1965
Creator: Gaymode

Dress

Description: Ensemble of black rayon/ cotton and tropical print of green. red. yellow. and purple rayon/ cotton. A) Sun dress has narrow straps. black bodice. slightly gathered skirt is black in front. print in back B) Overblouse of print has short kimono sleeves. backless black cummerbund waist with 4 covered round buttons Designer Label: Pat Premo / Fashion / A Wesley Simpson / Custom Fabric
Date: 1945/1949
Creator: Premo, Pat

Canvas pumps

Description: Pair of off-white sling back pumps of canvas with open toe and small platform. Full label: "Palter De Liso Inc. / New York City / Neiman Marcus Co. / Dallas / Fenwyn Trade Mark Reg'd. / Capri Last" L: 21 cm W: 7.5 cm H: 13 cm Heel: 8 cm / 3 1/8 in. Left Shoe: Palter DeLiso / Capri / Last / Palter DeLiso Inc / New York City Right Shoe: Palter DeLiso / Capri / Last / Neiman Marcus Co. Dallas / Fenwyn / Trademark REG'D
Date: 1945/1955
Creator: DeLiso, Palter

Leather shoe

Description: Single pump of brown and white suede. Designed as a sling-back spectator pump, the shoe has a 1/4" high brown leather platform and a rounded open toe. The toe box is of brown suede, and is decorated with scrolling lines of perforations, and has a border of perforations. The rest of the upper is of white suede, with an upper border of perforations, is cut-away a the heel, and has a single strap that goes around back of heel and secures with a and a small buckle. The 3 3/4" high heel is covered i… more
Date: 1945/1955
Creator: DeLiso, Palter

Dressing gown

Description: Dressing gown or robe of purple-red or maroon machine-made lace with floral design. Small round collar in tow pieces that overlap at center back. Center front closure of three loops and one remaining self-covered button. Full-length. Half- length dolman sleeves. Light pink tricot lining. Designer's label at center back neckline: "Odette Barsa / Original"
Date: 1945/1955
Creator: Barsa, Odette

Alligator pumps

Description: Green-brown or olive alligator pump with button at side. Spike heel, pointed toe. Measurements: L: 25 cm W: 7.4 cm H: 14 cm Heel: 8 cm, (3 in.) Markings: Right- "Balmain / Paris Mexico"
Date: 1945/1955
Creator: Balmain, Pierre

Leather pumps

Description: Pump of black calf leather, flat grosgrain bow in the style of a buckle, high narrow throat, pointed toe, mid-heel. Measurements: L: 26.5 cm W: 7 cm H: 10 cm Heel: 4.5 cm (1 3/4 in.) Markings: L- "Neiman Marcus"
Date: 1945/1955
Creator: Jerrold, Margaret

Lace robe

Description: Robe of light brown nylon and light brown machine-made lace of netting and leaf motifs, wrap-style, shawl collar, belt of self at natural waist, calf length, long kimono sleeves, unlined. Label: Neiman Marcus
Date: 1945/1949

Leather pumps

Description: Pump of brown calf, rounded toes, round vamp with pointed detail with gold embellishment, stacked heel. Measurements: L: 26.5 cm W: 7.5 cm H: 12.5 cm Heel: 6.5 cm, 2.5 inches Markings L&R- "Hill and Dale / Made in America"
Date: 1945/1965
Creator: Hill and Dale

Hat

Description: Calotte style hat of raspberry wool felt knotted with light blue and raspberry terry cloth and folded under wired brim. Red grosgrain headband with black grosgrain tie for securing hat to head. Stamped inside crown: Imperial / 100% Wool / Made in USA / Milford Wool / Hat Body Corp
Date: 1945

Handbag

Description: a) Handbag of pale pink/ beige leather. Double handles attach to side pouch pockets lined in pink faille. Center section with inverted frame covered in matching pink leather and self-covered button clasp closure. Lining of navy blue satin with two patch pockets and one zipper pocket. Maker's stamp: Waldman Width: 9" Height: 7 3/4", without handle Height: 13 1/2", with handle Depth: 1 1/2" b) Change purse of navy blue satin with twist clasp closure of brass. Length:2 3/4" Width: 3 3/4" c) Mir… more
Date: 1945/1965
Creator: Walden Bags

Shoes

Description: Traditional Hmong Hill Tribe shoes of black satin fabric with floral embroidery in magenta, pink, green and blue with orange ribbon around the ankles. High upper section of turquoise blue fabric with black piping. Soles of natural colored quilted cotton muslin(?).
Date: 1945/1995

Shoes

Description: Pumps of black suede; open toe. Side to heel strap, slingback; leather detail of three slim crescents of black leather on vamp. Modified Parisian heel covered in black suede. Left shoe: "M. Wolf / New York (with cat logo)" Right shoe:"Neiman-Marcus" Both shoes: "8 1/2 aa 1934 / 0421-2RW" Measurements: 26 cm long 10.5 cm wide 11 cm high 7.5 cm (2 7/8 in) high heel on axis with cap
Date: 1945/1965
Creator: Wolf, M.

Sunglasses

Description: Pair of sunglasses with ivory and black plastic frames. The black earpieces with 1" wide legs at temples narrowing to thin curved earpieces. The ivory front panel of the glasses is squared at the temples and contains circular smoked lenses. Marks: Made in USA Measurements: 4 3/4" wide x 1 3/4" high; earpieces 4 3/4" long
Date: 1945/1985

Lucite purse

Description: Purse in "box" form of brass and pearlescent Lucite and vinyl. Rectangular body formed of vertical bands of brass through which is woven a wide strip of pearlescent vinyl. Base of purse formed of a slab of pearlescent Lucite set on four bun feet. Hinged lid of matching slab, rounded edges. Clasp/hasp at front formed from pearlescent vinyl, with brass fitting and openwork brass "tongue". Clear contour Lucite handle with brass tips and fittings. Maker's label stamped inside in pink: Dorset Rex / … more
Date: 1945/1955
Creator: Dorset-Rex

Handbag

Description: Handbag of woven brown and black check pattern fabric trimmed in brown leather. Single handle of brown leather attached at top with brass fastener. Inverted leather frame; flip clip closure of metallic gold in club shape. Decorative U-shaped leather tab with U-shaped brass plate. Lining of brown faille material with one slip pocket and one zipper pocket on back face. Four cone shaped feet. Maker's tag (detached): Empress Bags / Made in U.S.A Measurements: Width: 13" Height: 7 1/2" without han… more
Date: 1945/1975
Creator: Empress Handbag Co.

Sportswear dress

Description: Sundress of light blue pique cotton. Halter style bodice is fitted with closure of two buttons at back of neck. Circle skirt is quilted; below knee length. Slit pocket at right side seam. Left side zipper closure; unlined. Retailer label: Neiman-Marcus / Sports Shop Maker label: Cabana / Original
Date: 1945/1955
Creator: Cabana Original

Skirt suit

Description: Gray worsted wool two-piece suit. A) Jacket. Hip-length with long sleeves. Center front opening with four large circular buttons (one missing) and bound buttonholes. Front with piece-in bands of same cloth forming cross-overs at upper bust and arcs below the two pockets. Lined in peach fabric. Designer's label at left side: Adrian / Original Retailer's label: Nan Duskin / Philadelphia B) Skirt. Street-length, mid-calf length. Zipper closure at left hip with hook-and-eyes at waistband. Unlined… more
Date: 1945
Creator: Adrian, 1903-1959

Dinner dress

Description: Dinner dress of black wool crepe with satin lapels and filigree crepe and velvet inset over tan backing at bustline. Knee-length, half sleeves. Wide inserted waist is piped at top and bottom with knotted bows at center front. Mitered pleats at center front of skirt create draped details. Center back zipper closure; shoulder pads; unlined. Designer label: Howard Greer / Beverly Hills
Date: 1945/1949
Creator: Greer, Howard
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