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"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

Wool dress

Description: Dress of navy blue wool gabardine. Square neck; long sleeves. Slight peplum at waist. Straight skirt center front closure with nine 2" and 1-and-1/2" black patent leather buckles. One buckle on cuffs of sleeves. Label at inside seam near hem: "Chas. Levy & Son / Beverly Hills / Mrs. Ben G. Sterling / Date 8/31/37 No 2001", partly filled out by typewriter on pre-printed label.
Date: August 31, 1937
Creator: Levy, Charles

Nightgown

Description: 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
Date: 1960
Creator: Lucie Ann

White linen dress

Description: 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"
Date: 1960/1969
Creator: Gernreich, Rudi

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

Skirt suit

Description: Two-piece suit of tan, lightly striped, possibly synthetic material. a) Jacket: Tailored shell with high rounded neckline. Square spread collar. Full-length set-in sleeves. The sleeves are constructed in one piece with darts at the elbows. Center front closure from the neck to hip line. Four bound buttonholes with corresponding brown tortoise shell buttons. Bound hip pockets with flaps. The jacket front is intricately pieced. Fully lined in light brown crepe. Designer's label stitched along ins… more
Date: 1940/1949
Creator: Adrian

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

Tweed suit

Description: Chanel-style woman's two piece suit with blouse. a)Jacket of novelty knit slub in pink and blue ombre tone. Silk blend fabric. Styled with high, rounded extended neckline and center front opening with no method of closure. Padded shoulders. Long, fitted sleeves with one button mock slit closure at wrist. Button is goldtone, round, with half button incised lines. Short, straight bodice with two small patch pockets at hip with one button trim. Trimmed at all edges with blue and pink band. Partial… more
Date: 1970
Creator: Eres

Day dress

Description: Day dress of ivory silk linen(?). Sleeveless; knee length. Constructed with wide pleats dropping from the waist sides; side slit pockets concealed in pleats. Cross over panels on the front and back are trimmed in black braid. Front closure of four buttons is concealed by the front crossing panel; bound buttonholes. Lined in ivory silk. Designer's label at center back neckline: "Galanos" Retailer's label at right side seam of lining: "Neiman-Marcus"
Date: 1966/1967
Creator: Galanos, James, 1924-2016

Day dress

Description: A) Day dress of oatmeal colored slubbed silk with black polka dots. Dropped waist gathers at hip line; below knee length. Center front opening of six self-covered buttons with bound buttonholes supplemented with snaps and hook & eyes at waist. Short batwing sleeves. Bodice lined in oatmeal colored silk crepe. Skirt supported with netting and lined in cream colored organza. Designer's label at left inside seam: "Galanos" Retailer's label at right inside seam: "Neiman-Marcus" b) Two-piece self-… more
Date: 1950/1959
Creator: Galanos, James, 1924-2016

Dress and cape

Description: A) Evening dress of off white crepe. Shirring at bustline; fitted waist; shirring at front hip; sheer pleated chiffon at front and back. B) Cape of off white chiffon with white fur trim.
Date: 1936
Creator: Banton, Travis

Knit dress

Description: Mini dress of black wool jersey knit with ivory 1 inch banding trimming neckline, crossing over bust and wrapping around to center back. V-shaped neckline. Long fitted set-in sleeves. Skirt is empire waistline with 2 large inverted pleats at center front and center back. Two in-seam side pockets. Center back lapped zipper. Size 4. Designer label: "Rudi Gernreich Design for / 4 Harmon Knitwear" Retailer label: "Sutton Place / Bloomingdale's"
Date: 1960/1969
Creator: Gernreich, Rudi

Skirt suit

Description: Dark blue silk suit with yellow silk crepe de chine scarf. a) Jacket of self with notched collar. Long sleeves with 2" cuff with a black plastic button. A yellow band is under the cuff and it 1/2" of it peeks out. Four black plastic button enclosure center front. 2 1/4" waistband with two black plastic buttons at back. Lined in yellow silk crepe de chine. Designer Label: "Irene" b) Skirt of self is mid-calf length. Lightly gathered to 1" waistband. 7" left side zipper. Lining of dark blue sil… more
Date: 1950/1959
Creator: Lentz, Irene

Pant ensemble

Description: Pant ensemble of charcoal black wool. A) Overblouse top with beige border on hem made of course weave. Built up neckline. Elbow length sleeves. Center back closure with four novelty buttons and button loops. B) High-waisted slacks with tapered leg. Matching novelty buttons trim the side seams of each pant leg. Side zipper closure with hook and eye. Fabric selvage inside pant states "Capri".
Date: 1955/1965
Creator: Gernreich, Rudi

Sweater set

Description: Aqua knit sweater with matching gloves. A) Shrink style sweater: Sleeveless aqua colored fine wool knit sweater with wide rounded neckline. Scalloped aqua flannel collar embellished with sequins, beads and gold metallic thread embroidery. Narrow band of gathers between breasts. Bust darts. Wide ribbed waistband. Retailer's label at inside back collar: Allardale / Beverly Hills, California Size tag: 14 B-C) Gloves of matching aqua colored fine wool knit with aqua flannel gauntlets. The gauntle… more
Date: 1950/1955
Creator: Allardale, Estelle

Striped necktie

Description: Man's necktie of barcode striped polyester in shades of gray and light blue. Four-in-hand style. Tipped in white polyester; interlined. Maker's label: Designed in Italy / by / Angelo Correlli / 100% Polyester RN 15500
Date: 1975/1995
Creator: Correlli, Angelo

Mini dress

Description: Day dress of lime green wool jersey knit. Knee length; V-neckline. Front empire waistline in inverted "V". Short kimono style sleeves with gusset at underarm. Skirt is gathered center front and on either side of zipper at back. Lapped zipper at center back. Unlined. Designer label: Rudy Gernreich design for / 12 Harmon Knitwear Retailer label: Jeau Alleu / Southport Cape Cod Content/care tag at right of designer label.
Date: 1960/1969
Creator: Gernreich, Rudi

Day dress

Description: Dress of kelly green wool crepe. U-shaped yoke is piped in matching green satin. Long sleeves gather at 2-1/2" cuffs with bound satin hem and closure of two satin covered buttons and barred buttonholes. Standing collar is bound in green satin. Dropped waist is pleated at sides with splits up sides; hem and side splits bound in matching green satin. Center back zipper closure. Lined in green silk. Designer's label at left side seam: Galanos Retailer's label at right side seam: Neiman-Marcus Clea… more
Date: 1990/1999
Creator: Galanos, James, 1924-2016

Silk suit

Description: Pantsuit of green silk bengaline: A) Jacket. Hip-length, with long sleeves. Single-breasted center-front opening, with 2 large circular self-covered buttons. Lower part of jacket opening with wide band across bottom edge keeping it closed. Lined in dark green silk. Built-in shoulder pads. Designer's label: “Galanos” Retailer's label: “Neiman Marcus” Care label: “Professional / Dry Clean / Only” B) Slacks. Full-length, wide legged, with turned-up cuffs. Very narrow waistband. Left side zipper.… more
Date: 1985/1995
Creator: Galanos, James, 1924-2016

Print dress and gloves

Description: Ensemble of bright multicolored nylon crepe in neon shades of pink, orange, green, blue, etc. in a mod geometric pattern. A) Maxi dress. High rounded neckline; short sleeves. Skirt pleated into waistband at sides and across back. Center back zipper with hook & eye at neckline. Lined in cream and pale pink; weighted hem. Designer's label: Ozel / Custom Made / Clothes / Beverly Hills Fabric maker's label on selvedge by zipper: Screenprint "Fantasy" [copyright] APSCO Fabrics Inc B) Sash of matchi… more
Date: 1971
Creator: Ozel

Picture hat

Description: Picture hat of black felt. Low, domed crown of black felt with hatband of inserted black felt and trimmed with large white rose of white grosgrain fabric at front left. The wide, wired brim has a shallow curve downwards and is edged with a wide band of off-white grosgrain. The underside of the brim has two concentric bands of off-white grosgrain. The crown of the hat is unlined; headband of black grosgrain ribbon. Designer's label: Mae Kelley / Exclusive Hand Made Hats / Whittier, Calif.
Date: 1950/1959
Creator: Kelley, Mae

Silk organza hat

Description: Bergère inspired hat of black silk organza. The hat has a wide, floppy double-layer brim, the under brim of slightly stiffer black silk organza, overlaid with upper brim of same material. Low, circular crown with a folded black ribbon hatband which ties at front left with trailing ends. Headband of black grosgrain ribbon; lined in black organza. Designer label: "Galanos" Measurements: 55 cm. in diameter; 8 cm. high.
Date: 1950/1955
Creator: Galanos, James, 1924-2016
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