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Silk dress
Dress of black silk faille with attached cape. Retailer Label: Walker-Marr / Dallas
Skirt suit
Suit of chocolate brown wool. A) Jacket of chocolate brown wool. Double breasted with six circular dark chocolate brown buttons and bound buttonholes and one hidden covered snap. Princess seaming. Bracelet length sleeves with 2 smaller matching, functioning buttons and bound buttonholes. Collar has squared corners. Side flap pockets. Collar, opening, sleeves and pockets trimmed in black binding. Lined in matching brown silk with weighted hem. Designer's label at center back neckline: "Norman Norell / New York" Retailer's label at center back neckline: "Marie Leavell" Retailer's label of donor's shop at center back neckline: "Howard Wolf / Dallas * New York" B) Skirt in matching chocolate brown wool. Knee-length, slight A-line with 1" waistband having three hooks and eyes at left side above side zipper. Hidden inside slit pockets at hips, one partly created by side zipper/flap. Lined in matching silk. Lining of side slit pockets are weighted. No labels in skirt, other than "Front" label inside waistband to indicate front.
Day dress
Dress of navy blue wool jersey. a) Day dress of navy wool jersey. White linen detachable collar connects to neckline with snaps. Below knee length with A-line skirt. White linen 7/8" bias strip at edge of center front opening that extends 7 1/2" below waist. Thirteen 3/4" pearl buttons with gold edge and bound buttonholes; buttons separate at waistline to accommodate belt. Long sleeves with 1-3/4" slit at seam. 3" deep pleat in skirt at side front and back. Concealed slit pockets in side seams. Unlined. Designer's label on inside left seam: "Norman Norell / New York" b) Belt of 3" wide white patent leather, slightly curved, with large circular gold buckle. Not original to garment. Evidence of small cords at side seams, which Norell usually used to attach cloth belts, or thin belt-loops. This belt would not have fit. Retailer's stamp on reverse: "I Magnin / 30 Calderon 5938"
Day dress
Dress in shift style of black silk. Collar of white silk is folded over front neckline giving a modified cowl look. Center back opening with 7 self-covered button and bound buttonholes; closure reinforced with covered snaps. Long set-in sleeves flair slightly to wide, rolled back cuffs of white silk. Hemline trimmed with 2" band of self. Lined in black silk. Designer's label at left of back opening: "Norman Norell / New York" Retailer's label at left of back opening: "Lou Lattimore / Dallas"
Skirt suit
Suit in navy wool trimmed in flat black cording. A) Jacket of navy blue wool with woven, checked pattern. Double breasted with eight black fabric covered buttons and four bound buttonholes. Notched collar. Collar and center front of jacket trimmed with black flat cording. Long sleeves with turned-back cuffs trimmed with black flat cording and two small black fabric covered buttons each with two bound buttonholes. Two pockets trimmed in matching cording. Lined in blue silk. Combined designer/retailer label at center back neckline: "Neiman-Marcus Dallas / Traina-Norell" B) Skirt of navy blue wool with woven, checked pattern. A-line and knee length with nine panel construction. 1 1/2" waistband with left side zipper and four hook & eye closure. Unlined.
"Deborah" pants ensemble
Pants suit in navy blue silk with satin weave horizontal stripes. A) Blouse. Long, set-in sleeves with 2 self-covered buttons and bound buttonholes on 2-1/2" cuffs. Pointed collar and a center front opening that forms a low V neckline closed with two snaps. Unlined. Handwritten tag at center back neckline: "Deborah / 769" B) Pants in harlow style. Full length with extra wide legs. Center back zipper closure with hook & eye and 2-1/2" waistband. Navy silk lining swing tacked to the bottom of the pants hem. Handwritten tag at center front waistband: "Deborah / 769"
Silk dress and wrap
Ensemble of turquoise blue linen. a) Day dress of turquoise blue linen. Set-in waistline. Sleeveless with wide armholes designed to show side panels of camisole under dress. Below knee length. Shallow, wide rounded bateau neckline slightly lower in back. Center back closure of three self-covered buttons with snap and bound buttonholes cut on a slant. Zippers at left and right with hook & eyes. Lined in matching turquoise blue silk. Combined designer/retailer label on inside lining at right seam near hem: "Norman Norell for Neiman-Marcus" b) Camisole of white silk satin with turquoise blue linen side panels. Narrow shoulder straps of white organdy. Center back zipper closure. c) Stole of turquoise blue linen; 12-3/8" x 50". d) Narrow tie belt of turquoise blue linen; 7/8" x 62-1/2".
Dress with fur insert
Dress of black wool, silk, and leopard fur; calf length; fitted; mock turtle neck; suit sleeves; asymmetrical diagonal decorative flap of leopard skin across chest; 1" band of fabric at waist; 2 seams down front of skirt; side front kick pleat; zipper center back; fully lined in black silk.
Print skirt
Skirt of jersey, printed in a orange, pink, hot pink, green and off white "Pucci-esque" art nouveau inspired design. Elastic waist, mini length, with attached slip of white nylon(?). No designer labels in skirt, but signed in print "Paola Davitti" Size: "10"
Empire-waist dress
Evening gown of yellow satin and silk chiffon. Floor length with empire waist. box pleat at center front and back. Boxed neckline. Bustline is of chiffon and decorated with rhinestones and faux pearls in a star burst pattern. Sleeveless.
Lace blouse
Blouse of off-white "string lace", hip-length, with long sleeves. CF opening with 3 covered buttons. Scalloped edge. Designer's label at inside left flap near hem: "Know Clothes" Care label.
White negligee
Negligee of white nylon blend crepe with scalloped floral lace trim. Sleeveless with square neckline and bow accent at each front corner; vertical lace appliqué extends from bows to hemline; snap opening at top of left shoulder. Mid-thigh length. Designer's label at center back neckline: "Christian Dior" Union label at left side seam.
Lace jacket
A) Jacket of white re-embroidered St. Gallen lace. Knee-length, center front opening with three snaps. Bracelet length sleeves. Collarless, with rounded neckline with scallops following the lace. Unlined. Designer's label at inside right under-arm: "Balenciaga / 10 Avenue George V Paris". B) Belt/sash of white satin. Reinforced at center, but single thickness at ends, which tie. No labels or tags.
Chambray blouse
A) Blouse of soft blue denim. Styled as a vest, the blouse is of pale blue, very soft denim. No sleeves, center front opening with 4 circular buttons resembling obsidian (silvery to black as light changes). At each side the side seams overlap and are open from hem partway up blouse to allow access to under layers which contain slit pockets. Blouse is lined with white fabric printed with all-over repeat of Mr John signature/logo. No other label in blouse. B) Matching belt of same fabric. Designed as an exaggerated cummerbund, widening at center and narrowing to long straps at ends. Center section with row of 17 large circular brass/gilt metal grommets. Designer's label sewn to inside of center section: "Mr. John"
Cashmere dress
Dress of medium brown cashmere; slight ring collar; knee-length; 2 slanted flap pockets at hips.
Lace cocktail dress
Cocktail or short evening dress of ivory crocheted lace over pink satin back shantung with pink self belt. Machine made lace of Venetian type with re-embroidered medallions. Dress with natural waistline, bateau neckline, sleeveless and slightly full skirt. Back zipper with hook & eye. Weighted hem. Has been altered at waist (cut) to shorten. Atypical of Norell. Designer's label at center back hem: "Norman Norell / New York" Union label on opposite side of seam from designer's label (most cut off).
Pink evening dress
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Wild silk suit
Suit of ecru woven tussah (wild) silk consisting of 3 pieces: Size 10 A) Jacket of a slightly textured ecru/pale tan Tussah silk. Notched shawl collar, long sleeves with non-function single button at each cuff matching, center front opening with 5 circular mother of pearl buttons which are actually two buttons, a smaller stacked on a larger - cuff buttons are same. Two pockets, one at each hip. Hem, edges of opening, pocket flaps, sleeve hems, collar all slightly padded. Lined in cream silk printed with Mr. John logo in gold. B) Skirt of matching fabric. Knee-length or slightly longer. Pencil skirt, Slightly gathered/pleated into ecru grosgrain ribbon waistband. Two zippers, one at each hip. Lined in same fabric as jacket, with Mr. John logo in gold. C) blouse of matching fabric. Square neckline. Sleeveless. Lined in same fabric as skirt, with Mr. John logo. No labels in any of the pieces, but all with the Mr. John logo fabric.
Reproduction Hollywood dress
Evening gown of tan/orange crepe. Draped skirt with trailing hem, one shoulder interest, sequin trim. With sequins, rhinestones, and beading at neckline and shoulders; gentle pleats on skirt; wraps around front bodice.
Reproduction Hollywood dress
A) Evening gown of ivory white polyester(nylon) crepe 1930s reproduction; full length; sleeveless. B) Bolero with large keyhole neckline trimmed in gold bugle beads, rhinestones, red gems, and faux pearls. C) Headpiece. May be a neckpiece D) Belt of self fabric; gathered and pleated. Actually attached by 2 threads.
Negligee
Negligee of white nylon tricot as lining and accordion pleated nylon as outer, round neckline with lace detail and closure at center front, elbow-length kimono sleeves, trapeze silhouette, round yoke at top back, lining visible through torso and sleeveless. No labels.
Nightgown
Baby-doll style nightgown of off-white nylon with 4" scalloped, lace trim at hem. Deep scoop neckline with spaghetti straps; A-line; falls just below hips. Label: Claire Sandra by Lucie Ann / Beverly Hills
Double breasted coat
Coat of white cotton poplin with bonded navy blue wool lining. Double breasted with six rounded off-white plastic buttons and three bound buttonholes. Long raglan sleeves have a patch pocket with flap on the left sleeve (button missing from flap). Top stitching. Patch pockets at sides have flaps with matching button at center of flap. Collarless. Designer's label at center back neckline: "Givenchy / Nouvelle Boutique / Made in France / Paris" Retailer's label at center back neckline: "Made in France Especially for / Neiman-Marcus"
Caftan dress
Caftan style midi dress of yellow cotton. Embroidered T-shaped yoke of bright pink cotton has V-shaped opening and corded standing collar with yellow running stitches matching the sleeve cuffs. Extending from the front and back bases of the yoke are embroidered applied turquoise square and bright pink diamond shaped trim. Center front 21" split is bordered with 3 1/2" applied color blocks in royal blue, turquoise, bright pink and orange, and is embellished with large zig zag of pink chain stitching across the color blocks and bordered in purple rickrack effect chain stitching. Tape along hem is embroidered "Josefa for Anna & Edmundo Villa".
Bright orange dress
Dress of bright orange cotton with geometric inspired embroidered front yoke and sleeves trimmed in brass pailettes. Knee length; rounded neckline opens to V at center front. Wide bracelet length sleeves. Bias tape on hem embroidered "Josefa for Anna & Edmundo Villa".
Maxi dress
Caftan style maxi dress of unbleached muslin trimmed in multicolored streamers of satin ribbon. Horizontal lines of satin ribbon across front of bodice release at sides to form streamers down the sides. Rounded neckline; full length triangular bell sleeves with hanging streamers of turquoise and gold satin ribbon. Center front zipper closure is bordered in turquoise ribbon with multicolored streamers extending from the base of the zipper. Bias tape along hem embroidered "Josefa for Anna Villa".
Wool suit
Suit of blue and white wool cotton blend, silk, and faille; (a) Jacket of blue and white wool and cotton blend, silk, and faille; waist length jacket; standing collar that does not meet in the center; 6 buttons and bound button holes below bust-line; jacket is very fitted; shoulder pads; suit sleeves with turned up cuffs; 4 tucks at back; fully lined in blue silk; jacket has false shirt front of white ribbed cotton wool blend and faille; has 2 snaps center front; 3 buttons to attaches collar; faille ribbon support to go around back; false cuffs attached with 4 buttons; (b) Skirt of blue cotton wool blend and silk; calf length; waist band; 5 button and 3 hook &eyes center back; false flap center back; kick pleat; fully lined in blue silk; (c) Belt of blue cotton wool blend and leather; matching fabric.
White linen dress
Dress of white linen (cotton?), the fabric with alternating square of double weave, plain squares and a "waffle weave". Knee length; A-line silhouette. Triangular inserts at side seams gradually widening toward hemline. In-seam pocket at side seams. Jewel neckline. Shaped armhole with cap sleeves. Center back lapped zipper. Fully lined in white silk. Designer label: "Rudi Gernreich" Retailer label: "Neiman-Marcus / Trophy Room"
Knit dress
Dress of orange wool knit; street length, rolled down collar. short sleeves. On front, at left side seam about 12" above hem is bow of self. CB zipper. Label: "Miss Tall America / Made in USA / By Taller Modes"
Brocade ensemble
Evening ensemble. A) Evening coat of green brocade with floral motifs in reds, greens, yellows, browns. Full-length. Rounded high neckline. Center front opening with 4 circular buttons and loops; buttons covered in the pale green satin of the lining, the loops made of the brocade. Top button lacking. No pockets. Full inner lining of slightly iridescent olive green satin. No labels or tags. B) Evening dress. Bodice of brocade matching the coat. Sleeveless; square neckline with thin straps. Princess seaming/fitting. Left strap detaches on one end with hook-and-eye. Zipper opening at left underarm. Very full skirt, full-length, with layers of pale moss-green chiffon. Inner lining of satin matching coat lining, creating an inner sheath dress. Designer's label at left inside zipper: "Burke-Amey / New York" Retailer's label at inside seam near hem: "Neiman-Marcus"
Cape ensemble
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 buttonholes. Lined in silk matching pattern of outer garment. Designer's label at center back neckline: "Galanos"
Coat and dress ensemble
Ensemble. A) Coat in cream silk jacquard. Full-length. Long sleeves. Center front opening with 5 circular self-covered buttons and box button holes. Round collar. Fully lined in cream satin. Retailer Label at center back: "Neiman-Marcus" in black on cream ground, Designer Label at left side: "Originala" Union label. B) Dress in matching fabric. Street-length, sleeveless, with wide straps. Center back zipper opening. Fully lined in cream silk, lighter weight than coat. Two labels in dress, same text but Neiman-Marcus label with the brown stripes background.
Dress with button closure
A) Dress of off-white/beige cream wool jersey with matching belt. Knee-length or slightly longer. Long sleeves. Slight standing collar which opens at throat. Center front opening with series of 17 functional circular gilt buttons with "dimpled" texture. At throat are two non-functional buttons on the turned-back part of the collar. Buttonholes are bound, with red backgrounds. Large patch pockets at hips. Lined in a beige/cream silk. Designer's label at inside back collar: "Norman-Norell / New York" B) Long sash belt of same fabric, of tubular construction.
Dress with oversized sleeves
Black cotton dress with interlocking embroidered daisy floral pattern.
White beaded dress
Evening dress of white with all-over beads. Fitted; 3/4" straps and flap over bust trimmed with hanging beads. Bored back bodice. 14" metal zipper. Retailer's label inside: "Sara Fredericks / Boston Palm Beach Swampscott
Coat dress
Coat dress of pale blue wool. Below-knee length, with mandarin collar and center front opening with 11 self-covered round buttons with bound buttonholes, a hidden snap at throat, and a hook-and-eye at waist. Long sleeves. Skirt gathered into waistband, and with two slit pockets at seams. Torso fully lined in light blue silk(?). Designer's label: "Norman Norell / New York" B) Tie belt of matching fabric. Belt originally attached at side seams by thin cords, detached on one side, likely to detach from other side soon.
Evening dress
Dress of dark brown chiffon. Full length, with high, rounded neckline. Full-length sleeves with gathered cuff of self at wrist, and matching gathered ruffle at hem. At natural waist is gathered ruffle of same around dress, with an attached sash of self with bow at front, giving appearance of blouse and skirt. Center back zipper with hook-and-loop at collar. Bodice and skirt lined in heavy reddish brown crepe. Designer's label at inside back collar by zipper: "Designed by / Sarmi / New York" Retailer's label at inside back by zipper: "Bonwit Teller" Manufacturer's(?) tag at inside seam of lining of skirt, partly printed, partly handwritten: "E. Arden Mary C / Order No. 1927 / Style 959 / Size 6 / Remarks 1035"
Coat dress
Day dress of gray and cream synthetic knit in abstract hounds tooth pattern. Street length; pointed collar. Princess line with left front opening. Bodice with cross-over front panel in double breasted style with snap on inside left panel to snap into neck. Four gray, circular plastic buttons and bound buttonholes. Side seam pockets. Skirt with box pleat at back. Lined in cream net/muslin. Knit fabric cut horizontally. Designer's label at center back neckline: "Chester Weinberg" Retailer's label at left side seam: "Neiman-Marcus" Labels: "Size (1)4"; ILGWU label
Knit dress
Day dress of yellow wool knit. Sleeveless; rounded neckline; A-line. Center front opening with six rounded, yellow plastic button; bound buttonholes. Two horizontal welt pockets at sides. Banded half-belt of self at back attached at side seams. Lined in yellow silk. Designer's label on inside lining near hemline: "Norman Norell / New York" Retailer's label on inside front neckline: "Marie Leavell"
Pink nightgown
Nightgown of pale pink nylon with appliques of white floral lace on tulle at bust and along hemline and reaching up in a triangle toward left waist. Spaghetti straps; full-length, slight A-line. Designer's label at center back neckline: "Pierre Cardin / designed in Paris" Union label at center back neckline.
Day dress
Belted coat dress. A) Coat-dress of beige linen with black linen trim at collar, center front and pockets. Knee-length. Rounded, Peter-Pan collar. Elbow length kimono sleeves. Center front opening with 3 circular black buttons at top and zipper from waist to hem. Two large patch pockets placed low on hips wrap around side seam from front to back. Lined in cream silk. B) Belt of self fabric backed with pale tan leather, 1 in wide. Rectangular cloth-covered buckle in self fabric. Combined retailer and designer label inside skirt: "Neiman-Marcus Dallas / Traina-Norell"
Semi-formal gown
Semi-formal gown of ivory silk faille and light green taffeta. Below knee-length, the ivory silk faille bodice is sleeveless and has a jewel neckline . Arched princess seams from arm opening to dropped waistline are mirrored on back. Patch pockets cut on bias at hips. The light green taffeta skirt gathers to the ivory silk faille bodice at dropped waist, and has attached interior supporting structure of 5-1/2" and 17" tiers of stiffened synthetic organdy(?). The dress has a center back zipper with hook & eye and hook & eye with snap at skirt. Bodice lined in ivory synthetic fabric and skirt is lined cotton organdy. Designer's label at left side seam: "Tassell" Retailer's label at center back neckline: "Lou Lattimore / Dallas"
Evening cape
Evening cape of taupe silk faille. Label: "Pauline Trigère" and "Made in USA"
White skirt and blue sash
A) Skirt. Full-length skirt of white heavy cotton(?) fabric with quilting in a combination of lengthwise bands and foliate forms. 2" wide waistband secures with 4 hook-and-eyes. Side zipper closure. Lined in off-white. Designer's label at waistband: "La Vonia / Dallas". B) Wide pale baby blue satin sash with fringed ends. No label.
Collared blouse
Blouse of pale yellow crepe. Long sleeves with turned-back or "french" cuffs with buttonholes for cufflinks. Center front opening with 3 concealed buttons and single hook-and-loop at hem. Designer's label at inside left seam: "Mr. John"
Collared blouse
Smock blouse of white organdy with Peter Pan collar; long-sleeved with elastic around wrists; 3 large pearl buttons down center front. Designer Label: designer by / Carolyn Schnurer / for you
Patterned dress
Shirt dress of brown, pink, green, and purple silk in fawn and flower print. Buttons center front. Braided tie belt with gold bob ends. A: Dress B: Belt Designer Label: Ken Scott / 100% Made in Italy / Dry Clean Only
Evening pumps
Pumps of pink silk with scalloped vamp and narrow heel. Measurements: L: 21.5 cm. W: 7.5 cm. H: 12 cm. Heel: 7 cm, 2 3/4 inches Markings: L- "Saks-Fifth Avenue" R- "Designed by / Roger Vivier / Paris"
Puzzle jumpsuit
Evening ensemble of champagne white duchesse(?) silk. A) Main garment, one-piece, which appears to be a coat and jumpsuit from front, and a jumpsuit from back. Full-length, with long sleeves. "Coat" with collar and center front opening; "Jumpsuit" with shallow V-neck and center front zipper from neckline to waist. Full-length legs. Legs of garment are not tubes, but are panels of fabric that wrap around, one edge being the inner edge of the coat for that side of the garment. Patch pockets at hips. Designer's label at inside back neck: "Stavropoulos / New York Athens" B) Narrow, rectangular stole, the ends heavily beaded with 3 1/2" deep triple-row of tiny rhinestones.
Lace evening ensemble
Evening dress ensemble of pink lace in wheat pattern. a) Lace cape gathered around neck with pink satin ribbon. Lace selvedge cut to match pattern and hand basted to center front edges. b) Over blouse of matching pink lace. Bateau neckline. Sleeveless. Side opening with seven snaps. c) Under dress with three gathered tiers of pink lace. Under layer of pink satin. Sleeveless. Left side keyhole zipper. Support bodice with double layers of netting and cotton tape at seam lines with seven spring steel bones; closes with nine hook & eyes. Designer's label at right side seam bone: "Balenciaga / 10, Avenue George V. Paris" Handwritten couture number under designer's label: "73598"
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