Folding-style fan with molded plastic sticks and guards and printed paper leaf. "U" shaped bail ring at bottom. Leaf is printed on one side: "Neiman Marcus - Fashion Exposition / Sept 1950 / Dallas _ Texas".

Ballgown of beaded light blue silk satin. A) Dress: sleeveless, princess-line, flared, full-length evening gown with moderate square neckline. Overlay bodice detail of matching aqua satin. The overbodice has a slightly empire line with side panels extending over the hips. The overbodice is intricately pieced and embellished with cutwork details and beading. The cutwork treatment extends across the wide shoulder straps, down the bodice front and back and then completely covers the side panels. The beading incorporates clear rhinestones with square pillow-shaped studs in varying shades of aqua and turquoise. The beading was based on the tile work incorporated in the Southland Center, Dallas, Texas. The full, flared skirt is tacked into four wide inverted knife pleats down the front and it is asymmetrically pleated across the back. Center back zipper closure to hipline with a single hook&loop at midback neckline. Placket closure secured with one snap and one hook&eye. The skirt is lined with heavy white pellon and has a horsehair reinforced hem. Label located over inside front bustline. B) Petticoat: full-length, gored, ten panel petticoat of iridescent turquoise/aqua silk satin. Narrow waistband with center back placket opening secured with two hook&eyes. Horsehair reinforced hem.

Maternity dress of black tweed with wide scoop neckline, empire waist and mid-length skirt; short, wide sleeves are gathered into hem underneath sleeve; 1 inch band at empire waist with attached belt at sides that wraps around back with a button closure; mid-length skirt with crescent pockets at sides and box pleat at center-front with buttons of self-fabric down front; zip-back closure; unlined. Designer Label: Page Boy / Dallas

Dress of aqua and gold metallic brocade; full-length; overskirt draped to create fullness over hips and ending in a small train in back. No designer's label. Attribution based on original N-M tag sewn into inner skirt.

A) Day dress of red/orange chiffon printed with design of square polka dots. Modified shirtwaist style with wrap around closure. Below knee length; short sleeves with 1" cuffs. B) Belt of black velvet. No labels in either item.

Pumps of white leather with perforated vap, pointed toe box, low rounded throat accented with square "buckle" detail of self, low stiletto heel. Markings L&R: "Made in Italy for / Neiman Marcus"

Pumps of black reptile leather or embossed cow leather with pointed toe, low round throat, and stiletto heel Measurements: L: 26.2 cm. W: 8.2 cm. H: 14.3 cm. Heel: 7.8 cm, 3 inches Markings: L- "Neiman-Marcus" R- "design by / Evins"

Spike heel of black leather, pointed toe with angled stitching on vamp emphasizing a low pointed throat, moderate stiletto heel. Measurements: L: 24.5 com W: 6.5 cm H: 14 cm Heel: 8.2 cm, (3 1/8 in.) Markings: "Mario di Napoli / made in Italy" R- "Made in Italy Expressly for Neiman Marcus"

Cocktail dress of cream satin with pale blue/aqua and golden tan floral "velvet" flowers throughout the field. Below-knee length, square neckline, sleeveless. Left side zipper. Lined in cream. Back with scooped, squared neckline with flat bows of self on either side of neckline, with heavy gathering at center of dropped waist forming a bustle effect. Retailer's label: "Neiman-Marcus"

Pair of striped satin pumps. Shoes of pintucked satin in blues, greens, cream, pinks, purples, etc., with stripes running across vamp, and vertically up the sides and upper part of heel, and horizontally across the spike. Each shoe marked inside vamp: "7AA A2649". Stamped on left shoe: "Herbert Levine"; Stamped on right shoe: "Neiman-Marcus".

Sling back pump of black satin with bow and rhinestone buckle Measurements: L: 22 cm W: 7 cm H: 8 cm Heel: 7cm (2 3/4 in.) Markings: L- "made in Italy / Expressly for / Neiman Marcus" R- "Bruno Magli / Blogna made in Italy"

Small black straw beehive hat with veil

Evening dress of floral appliquéd gray tulle and organza. A) Dress: fitted bodice with asymmetrical one-shoulder neckline. The neckline consists of an applied panel of gray organza that begins at the left hip line, curves upward, arching over the left breast and then shaping over the right shoulder forming a cap sleeve. The panel extends from the shoulder down to the left side of the back neckline. The applied panel is heavily appliquéd with padded velvet flowers. The colors lavender, pale green and peach predominate in the appliqués. The fitted, strapless, boned bodice front is detailed with diagonally placed knife pleats. The back is asymmetrically pieced. Left side seam zipper closure with a hook & loop at the neckline, waist and hip line. Natural waist seam with asymmetrical hip-length yoke and full, full-length skirt. The yoke angles diagonally from the left hip to the right mid-thigh. The front of the yoke is diagonally pleated repeating the bodice front. The back is vertically pleated. The full skirt consists of a layer of knife pleated gray organza over a layer of gathered gray organza. Full, gathered underskirt of gray/lavender iridescent silk taffeta with a horsehair reinforced hem. Wide ivory grosgrain petersham. Designer's …

A) Dress of pink georgette with purple, blue, and yellow abstract floral print. Sleeveless, knee-length. Retailer's label: "Neiman-Marcus" Union label. B) Matching belt. Marked on reverse: "12 574 8290"

Gloves of black suede. 3/4 length (mid-forearm); trimmed in gold sequins stitched on in elongated Z pattern, from fingers to the end. Designer Stamp: Exclusive with Neiman-Marcus Co. (blue ink) Misc. Stamp (Interior): 53 (yellow ink) Size Stamp: 6 1/4 (blue ink) Manufacturer Stamp: Handmade (blue ink) Misc. Stamp (Interior): 6 1/4 (yellow ink) Remnants of an adhesive paper label interior left glove near the Retailer Stamp.

Maternity ensemble of bright royal blue silk faille: A) Top with scoop neckline and large tiered petals of self-fabric. Sleeveless with petals forming cap sleeves. A-line; falls to hips. Vertical double welt pockets at sides. Unlined. Designer's label at inside back collar: "Page Boy / Dallas" Tag at center back hemline: "Lot / Size 10" B) Kangaroo style straight skirt with U-opening at center-front which ties at waist sides and one from below to accommodate pregnancy. Two darts at back; falls below knee, 27 1/2" length. Unlined. Suspension loops printed with designer's logo: "Page Boy" Lot/size tag at back hemline is illegible.

Maternity dress of dark blue and brown hounds-tooth blend(?). Tea or street length; short sleeves; Peter Pan collar. Closure of three self-covered buttons at front yoke. No waist; front and back of dress with narrow pleats which fall from yoke; side panels are not pleated. At each side of bust is a bow of self. Unlined, with small bra strap/snaps. Designer's label: Page Boy / Dallas

Maternity ensemble of powder blue tape lace in a filigree pattern over white rayon faille: A) Top is sleeveless with wide, scoop neckline and moat collar; buttons down front with self-fabric covered buttons; vertical bust darts from collar; A-line; measures 25inches from shoulder seam. B) Kangaroo skirt of self is straight and falls to below knee-length. Open U-shape at center-front with ties at sides, and one from below, to accommodate pregnant belly. Two darts at back; 2 inch slit at center-front hem. Designer Label: Page Boy / Dallas

Man's skinny necktie of ivory silk jacquard in circle motif. Four-in-hand style. Tipped in ivory silk; interlined. Retailer label: Neiman-Marcus / All Silk

Man's skinny necktie of vertical gray and black striped silk. Square ends. Tipped in buff silk in brown "Created in Italy for / Neiman-Marcus" print; interlined. Retailer label: Made in Italy / Neiman-Marcus Content tag: All Silk / Made in Italy

Child's dress of white lightweight cotton organdy. Knee length; short puffed sleeves with ruffled lace edging. High round neck with ruffled lace edging. Skirt gathers at natural waist; belt of red velvet across front has large one inch buttons at either end that button onto white organdy belt pieces that tie in the back. Center back buttons down to waist with four buttons. Full skirt has four inch wide hem with built in organdy crinoline. Apron attached at waistline in front has ruffled lace trim and lace ribbon sewn across the middle; below this lace the bottom of apron has embroidered flowers (white daisies with yellow centers, red flowers with yellow centers, blue flowers, multiple shades of green leaves and stems). Matching embroidery on bodice from waist to yoke; yoke seam is covered by lace ribbon. Combined designer/retailer label at back neckline: "Made Expressly for / Neiman-Marcus / by Helen Lee"

Day dress of red and black wool twill in shirtwaist style. Below knee length; bracelet length set-in sleeves. Cloverleaf lapel is also rounded at ends of center back seam of collar. Center front opening of 15 circular black buttons with hook & eye at waist; bound buttonholes. Side slit pockets. Unlined; shoulder pads. Designer/retailer label at center back seam near hem: Irene / Exclusively for / Neiman-Marcus / Dallas

Impressionist dress of green, purple, blue print rayon; scoop neckline; sleeveless; horizontal tucks across bodice; straight knee-length skirt has tucks into waistline and box pleats on back; CB zipper. Two labels: Ceil Chapman label inside, back, near waist, and Neiman-Marcus store label back, at neck, near zipper.

Dinner dress in sheath style of yellow linen. Applied foliate and scrolling yellow chiffon appliqués with scattered bugle beaded detailing, and with embroidered flower heads in shades of yellow and cream with central rhinestones and beaded radiating detailing. Knee-length; sleeveless; deep rounded neckline. Fitted bust, pleated from waistline. Center back zipper with hook and eye at top. Short pleat from bottom hem up 5" on each side. Partially lined in yellow chiffon. Retailer's label inside at right side-seam: "Neiman-Marcus".