Ensemble of oatmeal colored wool tweed: a) Jacket of beige and black wool tweed with V-neckline with standard notched collar and wide lapels; short, princess seams; 3/4 length, set in, two piece sleeves; double breasted opening with four round, plastic, beige buttons and two bound buttonholes supplemented by single large covered snap inside lap at waist; fully lined in beige silk. Label stitched inside back neck below collar. b) Dress of same; sleeveless; falling just below the knee; deep rounded neckline; empire waist seam; straight skirt has slight gathers in front; left side underarm zipper closure supplemented by single hook&eye closure; folded hem; armhole and neck facings; brassiere strap keepers snap inside shoulders; unlined.

Letter from French tailor company David Chemisier to Harris L. Kempner informing him they are moving and providing an address for future use.

Letter from David Chemisier to Harris L. Kempner acknowledging his order for new shirts and promising to send them his way as soon as they are ready.

Letter from Harris L. Kempner to J. L. Turslow discussing travel plans for a guest.

Cocktail dress of navy blue (with slight purple overtones) lace.

Letter from Froger & Co. to Harris Kempner regarding Kempner's request for shirt samples. The letter mentions the price for two types of shirts and states they hope to see Kempner in Paris. Included with the letter are 3 fabric samples stamped with numbers.

Letter from Froger & Co. to Harris Kempner explaining that his order is being sent by air mail and enclosing an invoice for 3 poplin shirts.

Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Jean Paul David requesting that shirts be made of desired specifications and airmailed separately as gifts.

Suit dress of red raw silk. a) red jacket has short sleeves; white collar; novelty chrome fastenings; lined with pure silk; b) dress has sheer white organza sleeveless bodice with cowl/roll collar. Red skirt with double inverted pleats and natural waistline. Label: Size 5 LOUIS FERAUD, Paris, France

Boots of black suede. Over-calf-height, square-toed. Lace up front with three rows of eyelets at bottom and 15 hooks above. Block heel is covered in black suede. Lined in off-white kid leather and with a rubber and leather sole. Marks: Impressed in rubber sole: "Made in France" Stamped on lining inside: "Charles Jourdan / Paris" and "8 1/2 2A 468069 LE" Measurements: 25 cm. long; 9 cm. at widest; 45 cm. at highest; Heel: 6.4 cm. (2 1/2") high along axis with cap.

Day dress in shift style of off-white wool knit. Knee length; short sleeves. High front yoke with small V at center front. Empire seaming. Side seam slit pockets run through center front of dress to form one continuous pocket. Center back zipper with hook & eye. Lined in cream silk. Designer's label at center front neckline: "Courreges / Paris" Label at back neckline to left of zipper: "Made In France"

Letter from Arthur M. Alpert to Cecile B. Kempner discussing the checks that arrived and deposited into her account