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Embroidered coat dress

Description: Coat dress of brown velvet with silver embroidery. Mid-length. Long sleeves. Rounded neckline. Center front opening with zipper and covered snaps which extends from throat to hips. Neckline, cuffs, hem, and line of cf opening to hem all with heavy rolled hems. The whole coat is covered with silver embroidery in floral and foliate patterns. Lined in brown cotton(?). No labels. Size 10
Date: 1968
Creator: Maurice Rentner, Inc.

Skirt and tunic ensemble

Description: Ensemble consisting of light brown wool tunic and skirt. a) Wool tunic. Oatmeal colored. Mid thigh length. 7 plastic buttons down the front to just past the waist. Belt attached by pieces of thread, with two matching buttons spaced two inches apart. Long sleeve. Matching buttons on each sleeve. Neiman Marcus label at center neckline. b) Matching wool skirt. Knee length. Neiman Marcus tag attached at top. Zipper located at left side. Designer label at lower right seam: Geoffrey Beene
Date: 1968
Creator: Beene, Geoffrey

Dress with embroidered bands

Description: Dress of pale green silk shantung, round neckline, embroidery of gold thread, faux pearls and mother of pearl medallions at neck and sleeve ends, long set-in sleeves, CB zipper, lined in lightweight silk. No labels.
Date: 1968/1973

Wool ensemble

Description: Ensemble. A) Coat of cream and taupe/brown herringbone wool. 3/4 length with deep fold-down, rounded collar. Four patch pockets with button flaps (2 at chest level and 2 at hip level). Double-breasted with 10 round-top taupe buttons and bound buttonholes. Long set-in sleeves with 5 button closing down sleeve ends. Lined in taupe silk. Designer's label at center back neckline: "Norell" Retailer's label at right inside seam: "Neiman-Marcus" Retailer's label at left inside seam: "Rich's / Special… more
Date: 1968/1975
Creator: Norell, Norman, 1900-1972

Romper

Description: Romper of tan wool with brown dots; sleeveless; scoopneck; belt of self with buckles at waist sides. Label sewn inside at back of neck: "Designed by / Mary Quant / for / Penneys"; size label "15"; Union Label.
Date: Autumn 1968
Creator: Quant, Mary

Embroidered dress

Description: A) Dress of off-white organdy with orange and white embroidery and appliques. Orange and white circles are appliquéd and orange flowers with pearl detail is embroidered. Jewel neckline, sheer neck and upper back, sleeveless with squared armholes, dress lined in white from bustline to hem, full length gathered skirt at high waist. CB zip closure with hook and eye at neck. Bodice lined in white satin and skirt lined in yellow. 26" waist. Designer's label at inside back: "Elinor Simmons / For / M… more
Date: 1968/1973
Creator: Simmons, Elinor

Leather top

Description: Top of pink leather. Reversed vest-style top, sleeveless, with jewel neckline; Center back opening with 5 pink 3/4" buttons and bound buttonholes; bottom of armhole is square; lined with light pink silk; french darts at front; 1 1/4" side slits; just below waist length. Designer's label (brass plaque with engraved black script) sewn in at inside back: "Roger Van S." Retailer's label at inside back: "Neiman-Marcus / Trophy Room".
Date: 1968
Creator: Roger Van S.

Wool dress

Description: A) Sheath style dress of navy blue wool jersey. Choir boy collar with long pointed ends and three 1" buttons at center front. Below knee length; long length sleeves gathered into 3" wide cuffs with three 1" buttons matching collar and bound buttonholes. Center back zipper with three hook & eyes on back of collar. Lined with navy blue fabric. Designer's label on left side of zipper: "Geoffrey Beene" B) Tie belt of same fabric; 1" wide.
Date: 1968/1972
Creator: Beebe, Kathrynep

Belted dress

Description: Dress of black wool crepe. A-line shaped with mock. Flap pockets and cuffed long straight sleeves. Round neckline. Center front of skirt. Pockets and cuffs are trimmed in black grosgrain. Two box pleats are inserted in back of skirt and the zipper is at center back. b) Belt of same material trimmed in grosgrain.
Date: 1968/1972
Creator: Beene, Geoffrey

Silk jacquard dress

Description: Cocktail dress of gray silk jacquard with floral pattern of white daisies. Below knee length. Full skirt with two gores at front and two box pleats at center back. Cap sleeves. V-shaped neckline. Center back is V-shaped with zipper and hook & eye. Princess seaming. Pleat at shoulder joins bust darts and forms L-shape at natural waist and becomes tie at center front waist. Lined in light gray synthetic net with petersham of white grosgrain ribbon and hook & eye. Designer's label on center back … more
Date: 1968
Creator: Simpson, Adele

Day dress

Description: A) Day dress of mustard yellow heavy knit. Three-seamed raglan short-sleeves. Knee length. Modified mandarin neckline. Center back zipper with hook & eye. Patch pockets at sides. Lined in matching mustard yellow silk satin. Combined designer/retailer label on inside left seam under lining: "Norman Norell for Bonwit Teller" B) Belt of self with 6 rows of quilted top stitching. 1-1/4 inches wide. Rectangular slide buckle covered in self. Attached at back of dress.
Date: 1968
Creator: Norell, Norman, 1900-1972

Sequin dress

Description: Evening gown of black synthetic chiffon covered in gold and silver sequins with bottom 12" of sleeves and hem in gold chevron pattern. Full length; standing collar; long sleeves. Center back zipper closure. Lined in black rayon. Label: Calderón
Date: 1968/1973
Creator: Calderón

Carpet coat

Description: Coat of carpet brocade with floral motifs in green, red, yellow, and blue on a white background. Pointed collar, shoulder yoke, long sleeves, fastens CF with self covered buttons, slanted flap pockets at hips, maxi length, lined in white taffeta.
Date: 1968/1973

Print dress

Description: A) Evening dress of multicolored pink silk. Full-length evening dress with innermost cream silk(?) sheath. Main dress of silk organza(?) printed with abstract floral design in cream, orange, pink, and purple/blue. High rounded neckline; long sleeves with "bell" ruffles at cuffs, with horsehair stiffening at rolled cuffs and with hook-and-eye fastening at wrists. Skirt of dress in two layers, an inner sheath of same organza, and an outer wrap layer of same material with ruffle along wrap edge. C… more
Date: 1968
Creator: De la Renta, Oscar

Evening dress

Description: Evening dress of light green satin. Full length. Empire waist. V-neck. Bust has decorative seams connecting up and out to sleeves and collar. Zipper closure down to just above waistline with hook and eye closure at top. Decorative knot and loop closure affixed on top of hook and eye closure--functional. Extra fabric covering most of zipper; not quite lapels. Long sleeves with zipper closures. Lined in darker shade of same green. Designer label at top center neckline: "Geoffrey Beene"
Date: 1968
Creator: Beene, Geoffrey

Evening ensemble

Description: Cream silk shantung evening ensemble.
Date: 1968
Creator: Richter, Uli

One-piece swimsuit

Description: One-piece swimsuit of bright yellow textured nylon/spandex blend. Fabric has a "lace" effect texture with rondells. Narrow straps, rounded neckline. Backless, strap across upper back with S-hook closure; button straps at hips. Built-in off-white strapless bra/cups. Maker's label at right side of bra: "Robby Len / Fashions" Size/Content/Union label by maker's label; Size 12 / 34; Content 70% Stretch Nylon; 25% Nylon; 5% Spandex;
Date: 1968
Creator: Len, Robby

Spectacles

Description: Spectacles designed with lead frame and oval shaped, faceted green lenses. Brass earpieces are looped at ends and attach to frame at side rings. Nose bridge is trimmed with brass loop joined to lens rim. No markings.
Date: 1968
Creator: Von Wollenberg, Chris

Sandals

Description: Women's leather sandals with slight heel with designer's marks on each sole. Brown leather insole with thin silver leather straps that go from between the large and index toe, vertically to the ankle and then back around to the heel with 21 small metal squares assembled into a geometric pattern and attached to thin silver leather strap on front of foot. Measurements: Length :25 cm Height 5 cm Width 9 cm Heel 4 cm / 1.5 inches Markings L&R: "Bruno Magli / Bologna Made in italy"
Date: 1968/1973
Creator: Bruno Magli

Leather heels

Description: Pair of sling-back shoes of hand-painted leather. The shoes are designed with a slightly pointed toe, cut away beyond toe-box. The single strap fastens at outer edge with a gold buckle. The heel is a modified Spike heel, covered with matching leather. The leather used is painted with a pale blue background on which is an over-all pattern of scrolling framework in beige and dark green, with rosettes, flowers, quatrefoils, etc. in greens, pinks, blues, etc. Maker's label inside: "Herbert Levine… more
Date: 1968
Creator: Herbert Levine, Inc.

Tie sandals

Description: Brown leather Roman style women's flat sandals with brown leather insole and 2 long brown leather straps that criss cross tie up to the calf. Length: 25 cm Width: 9.8 cm Height: na Heel: na Markings L&R: "Bernardo"
Date: 1968
Creator: Bernardo

Reptile skin pumps

Description: Pair of pumps of mottled light brown/tan reptile skin. The shoes are designed with a rounded toe and squared-off vamp/instep. The edge of the upper has a border of small holes backed with black leather. The thick, chunky heel is covered with a black reptile leather, and flares to the base. Designer's label stamped inside: "Andrew Geller" Retailer's label stamped inside: "Neiman-Marcus" Handwritten inside: "4 1/2 B / 628 380 / 461323G" Measurements: Length: 21 cm. Width: 7.5 cm. Height 10 cm. … more
Date: 1968
Creator: Geller, Andrew

Mini dress

Description: A) Mini dress (short cocktail dress) with bodice of dark brown chiffon. Long sleeves with elastic at hem. Rounded neckline. Empire waist. Skirt of feather cut tufts in beige, brown and burnt orange on faintly spotted voile give an animal skin effect. Center back opening with zipper and hook & eye. Designer's label at center back at zipper: Sonia Rykiel B) Scarf of matching feather cut tufts in beige, brown and burnt orange on faintly spotted voile. C) Separate slip of brown nylon tricot. Ma… more
Date: 1968
Creator: Rykiel, Sonia

Skirt suit

Description: Two-piece wool suit in brown and cream wool twill check. A) Jacket of brown and cream wool twill check. Single breasted with three circular brown plastic buttons and bound buttonholes; notched collar. Long sleeves with three smaller matching, functional buttons and bound buttonholes. Side flap pockets with welts. Lined in brown silk. Designer's label: Norell B) Skirt of matching brown and cream wool twill check. A-line with 1-1/4 inch waistband. Center back opening with zipper and two hook & b… more
Date: 1968/1972
Creator: Norell, Norman, 1900-1972
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