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Taffeta petticoat

Description: Petticoat of maroon taffeta with two tiers of 1-3/4" black horsehair braid. One inch waistband. Center back opening closed with hook & eyes. Two curved panels at hips are gathered at the hem. Unlined, with 3-1/2" band of black stiffened net at interior hem line. Combined designer/retailer label on inside seam: "Neiman-Marcus Dallas / Traina-Norell"
Date: 1947/1949
Creator: Norell, Norman, 1900-1972

Jersey dress

Description: Daytime dress in modified shirtwaist/sheath style of black jersey wool. Sleeveless with padded shoulders and wide, notched collar. Street length. Center front opening with 6 large, clear, modified emerald cut rhinestone buttons and bound buttonholes. One-inch wide self fabric tie belt attached at sides. Small patch pockets at sides, below waist. Unlined. Combined retailer/designer's label at inside left seam near hem: "Neiman-Marcus dallas / Traina-Norell"
Date: 1944
Creator: Norell, Norman, 1900-1972

Crepe dress

Description: Dress of black crepe with wide band at waist of orange crepe, and orange crepe bands at wide armholes; long, tapered, batwing style sleeves with shoulder pads; round neckline with pointed collar and slit opening at center-front that closes at top with hook and eye; box pleats below orange band on front of skirt; unlined.
Date: Autumn 1945
Creator: Carnegie, Hattie

Suede sportswear ensemble

Description: Ensemble. A: Green suede blouse, short, fitted, princess seams, cap sleeves, no collar, center front fastening with 10 buttons in groups of 5, and two hook & eye closures. Sewn-in shoulder pads. With designer label and NM Museum label. B: Skirt. Formed of alternating horizontal bands of tan, pumpkin, and green suede. Thin green suede waistband with two hook & eye closures, and zipper.
Date: 1948
Creator: Voris

Christmas-themed ensemble

Description: Red rayon and felt "Christmas theme" blouse and skirt ensemble. a) blouse of red rayon with center front button closures and short sleeves. b) skirt of red felt with holly leaf accents and sequins. Labels in back of skirt read, "A Nelly Tops/Original" and "Neiman Marcus"
Date: 1945/1955
Creator: Tops, Nelly

Two-piece dress

Description: Skirt suit of navy blue wool. A) Skirt. Street-length flared skirt of 10 gores, with narrow waistband, left side zipper with two hook-and-eyes in waistband. Lined in navy blue silk. B) Jacket. Cropped, fitted jacket with v-neckline and center-front opening with 5 self-covered circular buttons with bound buttonholes and two hidden snaps. Long sleeves, each with two self-covered buttons and bound buttonholes, and two hidden snaps. Lined in navy blue silk, and with internal shoulder pads. Combin… more
Date: 1945
Creator: Norell, Norman, 1900-1972

Skirt suit

Description: Skirt suit of chocolate wool with velvet cuffs. A) Fitted jacket of chocolate wool in woven, checked pattern. Single breasted with 5 self covered buttons and bound buttonholes. Notched collar of brown velvet with self fabric lapels. Long sleeved with turn-up cuff of brown velvet and two small self covered buttons and bound buttonholes on each sleeve. Lined in brown taffeta. Combined designer/retailer label at center back neckline: "Neiman-Marcus Dallas / Traina-Norell B) Skirt of chocolate w… more
Date: 1948
Creator: Norell, Norman, 1900-1972

Grey skirt suit

Description: Gray wool pique suit with coral tie. a) Jacket of self with notched collar. Semi-double breasted with five small grey plastic buttons in a triangle formation with the 5th button at the bottom. 2" diagonal bands at each side. Long sleeves with 3" slit at wrists. Lined in coral satin. 21" long and 1" wide coral satin tie at inside back neck. Designer Label: "Irene / exclusively for / Neiman Marcus / Dallas" b) Long skirt of self. 1 1/4" waistband. 8" zipper and a hook-and-eye enclosure at right… more
Date: 1945/1955
Creator: Irene

Brown skirt suit

Description: Woman's suit of chocolate brown silk shantung. A) Fitted jacket. Single breasted with notched collar. Long set-in sleeves have 3" slit at hem with extended faux opening having three brown buttons and bound buttonholes. Center front closure of seven brown buttons and bound buttonholes. Faux flap pockets at sides. Lined in ivory crepe. Designer/retailer's label at center back neckline: "Irene / Exclusively for / Neiman-Marcus / Dallas" B) Skirt; slightly A-lined. Left side zipper closure with … more
Date: 1945/1955
Creator: Irene

Cocktail ensemble

Description: Cocktail ensemble. A) Blouse of fuchsia wool jersey. Long sleeves. Banded neckline with placket down the center back and five self-covered circular buttons. No labels in blouse. B) Skirt of black silk brocade. Dirndl style. Below knee length. Center back opening with zipper and 2 hook&eyes on waistband. Unlined. Combined Designer/Retailer label at side seam near hem: "Neiman-Marcus Dallas / Traina-Norell" C) Belt of matching black silk brocade with matching fuchsia wool jersey on reverse. Squ… more
Date: Autumn 1944
Creator: Norell, Norman, 1900-1972

Skirt suit

Description: Three-piece suit of navy wool. a) Jacket of navy and white pinstripe wool. Double breasted with 4 circular navy blue buttons and covered buttonholes. Notched collar. Long sleeves. Padded shoulders. Horizontal, double welt pockets covered with flap at front left and right. Lined in navy silk. Designer's label at back neckline: "Hattie Carnegie" Retailer's label at right inside seam: "Neiman-Marcus / Dallas" Union label at right inside seam. b) White crepe blouse. c) Skirt of navy wool. Slight… more
Date: Spring 1946
Creator: Carnegie, Hattie

Striped vest

Description: Vest of red, white, blue, yellow and gray silk grosgrain ribbon. Retailer's label at inside back collar: "Made in Italy Exclusively for / Neiman-Marcus"
Date: 1948/1953

Two-piece dress

Description: A) Heavy gray cotton blouse. very short sleeves. narrow, pointed collar. center-front opening with 4 buttons B) Skirt with multicolored grosgrain ribbon accents. C) Matching belt.
Date: 1948

Tweed suit

Description: Day suit of red, green, yellow and brown wool plaid. A) Jacket of plaid material, back sleeve, self covered buttons; lined. Retailer Label: Titche-Goettinger / Dallas B) Belt of self covered same plaid material; brown leather catch.
Date: 1940/1945

Cocktail ensemble

Description: Cream satin cocktail ensemble with leaf and flower print A) Short jacket. short sleeves, opens center-front, but no method of closing B) Dress with buttons down the back. knee length, sleeveless Retailer Label: Neiman-Marcus C) Matching sash. ~1.5 inches wide
Date: 1946

Gingham dress

Description: Day dress of black and white gingham. Collarless. Shot batwing sleeves. Skirt cut with peg top at sides and gathered in back with set in fan shaped fullness. Black button trim at front yoke and at zippered closing at hip in back.
Date: Spring 1949
Creator: Fath, Jacques, 1912-1954

Tailored coat

Description: Tailored white serge coat, double-breasted with novelty enamel buttons, brass studded. Cut full in back and gathered into folds by adjustable belt. Separate side belts, wide notched collar, long sleeves, cuffed, pockets w/flaps. Size 10 Neiman-Marcus "Pietro" label
Date: 1948
Creator: Pietro

Evening dress

Description: A) Evening dress of rose/pale pink/pale mauve crepe-back satin charmeuse. Inspired by Chinese Cheongsam-style garments, the dress is full-length, slim fitted, with slight standing collar fastened with hidden hook & loop. Sleeveless, the dress has front opening from throat to slightly below right shoulder, secured with three large rhinestone set circular brass(?) buttons. Very slightly raised waist with triangular "flap", open and hanging down from center front to right hip. From just below hip … more
Date: 1940
Creator: Maurice Rentner

Heels

Description: Evening shoes of black satin with beading and faux jewels on platform sole and high heel. Open toe sandal design with gold leather tie that criss-crosses around ankle. Size 6 1/2 AAA. Label: The Smart Shop - Louis Leon; Palter Deliso Inc. - New York City Measurements: Length: 20.5 cm. Width: 6.5 cm. Height: 17 cm. Heel: 11.5 cm (4 1/2") high on axis with cap. Left Shoe: The Smart Shop / Louis Leon Right Shoe: Palter Deliso Inc./ New York City
Date: 1948
Creator: De Liso, Palter

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

Slingback shoes

Description: Pair of sling-back pumps of black calf leather. Shoes have a narrow platform and are open toe. Rounded throat on vamp, which is decorated with applied oval detailing in 3 layers. Center layer of black grosgrain, upper and lower layers of black leather. Oval cut-out in center of detail. Ankle-strap fastens with small rectangular black metal buckles. 3" black-lacquered French set-under heel similar to a spike form. Handwritten in side of each shoe: "6 1/2 B / r28514 / 1510-6BF" Stamped inside b… more
Date: 1947/1949
Creator: DeLiso, Palter

Pumps

Description: Opera pumps of black kid leather, squared toe, black grosgrain ribbon bow. Stitching and perforated decoration around throat and top line. Leather sole, French heel 2" high. Delmanette by Delman N.Y. Paris. N.M. L: 23 cm W: 7.5 cm H: 12 cm Heel: 5 cm / 2 in. Left Shoe: Neiman-Marcus Co. / Dallas Right Shoe: Delmanette / Styled by Delman / New York-Paris
Date: 1940/1955
Creator: Delman

Dress

Description: Black wool crepe beaded cocktail dress. Short sleeved, straight skirt. Brown bugle beads and sequins hand-sewn all over. Brown taffeta sash.
Date: 1949
Creator: Rosenstein, Nettie

Leather mules

Description: Mules of brown/oxblood suede. The shoes are designed with rounded, open toes. The toe-box/instep is formed of brown/oxblood suede with two diamond-shaped cut-outs across instep, with gold kidskin bands across narrow points between openings. The high French heels are covered with same suede. Retailer's stamp inside right shoe: "Neiman-Marcus / Dallas" Measurements: Size 7 1/2 Length 24cm Width 7.4cm Height 7.5cm Heel 7cm/2 5/8in (@axis)
Date: 1940
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