Ensemble. A) Brown sheath dress of lace with floral motif, heavily hand beaded with tiny brown beads. Mid-length, scooped neckline, deeper in back. Sleeveless, with narrow straps. Slightly shaped hem. Inner brown satin lining sheath. Design house's label inside: "Mingolini Gugenheim / Piazza di Spagna 9-91- Roma" B) Brown sheer organza coat, mid-length, shawl collar, center front opening fastened by belt. mid-length sleeves. Leather belt built into waistline, covered with organza, the hook buckles covered in brown beading as dress.

Dinner dress of and green chiffon and net, and black crepe. Sleeveless bodice of green chiffon with wide low scoop neckline. Net overlay on bodice is heavily encrusted with beads and rhinestones. Ankle length narrow black crepe skirt attached at hip line. Harem overskirt of green chiffon has vertical folds/pleats, is open at front, and is lined in black crepe matching skirt. Overskirt can be turned up to form a cape, with armholes, and a single button closure at front throat. Designer's label: "Veneziani / Milano / Made in YTRU"

Coat of natural beige mohair wool. Below-knee length, with modified cape collar with rounded ends. Loose, unfitted lines. Single breasted, with three button closure at neckline and bound buttonholes. Sleeves are 3/4 length, large and intricately cut in an adaptation of the leg-o-mutton style with pleating at shoulder, and have pleat-form at wrist to create calla lily effect . Double welt angled side pockets. Lined in black jersey wool. Designer's label at center back neckline: "E Garnett / Italian Made / Imported Original"

Cocktail dress of white rayon jersey. Cocktail length. Strapless with attached scarf across right shoulder which falls down the back. Dress is constructed of two layers with the outer layer fully ruched. Left side zipper closure with hook & eye. Unlined with four internal white grosgrain petershams at zipper. Designer's label at center back: "E Garnett / Italian Made / Imported Original"

A) Evening coat of forest green wool. Double breasted, with six large buttons having black faceted edges and green pearled centers, and bound buttonholes. Collarless, with black soutache braid outlining neckline and front opening. Loose fitting with very full, bell-shaped, elbow length sleeves pleated into dropped shoulders, faced with green wool part-way back into sleeve. Double welt, angled, slit pockets at sides. Lined in green silk. Designer's label: "E Garnett / Italian Made / Imported Original" B) Pillbox hat. Of matching forest green wool, the low, cylindrical crown is edged in double row of matching black soutache braid which crosses on right and is trimmed with small sphere covered in matching wool. Inner black grosgrain ribbon hatband, and black elasticized band for securing hat to wearer's head. Lined in black silk(?). Designer's label: "E Garnett / Italian Made / Imported Original"

Daytime ensemble consisting of coat and dress with belt. Coat is of red bouclé wool. Long, dolman sleeves. Knee length. Band collar is covered in navy velvet on the exterior. Double welt side pockets on the diagonal. Lined in same douppioni silk print as dress. Designer's label at center back neckline: "E Garnett / Made In Italy / Imported Original" The one-piece day dress is of blue/gray douppioni silk with abstract print of lines in red, black, tan and yellow. Bias cut. Sleeveless with capped shoulders. Knee length. Collarless with V- shaped neckline formed by wrapped draping. Gathered draping to left side zipper closure. Wrap around skirt which drapes to large bow of self at left just below hip. Unlined with 1" blue/gray grosgrain ribbon petersham with 2 hook & eyes. Designer's label at center back neckline: "E Garnett / Made In Italy / Imported Original" The dress has an accompanying contour belt covered in matching fabric; 1" wide. Buckle also covered in same fabric.

Interior view showing stands and playing area

Detail of buttresses and roof line

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"

Beret of light beige or cream colored angora wool. Machine knit, hand-finished. Italian import. Label sewn inside: "Made in Italy" Measurements: 26cm diameter.

Pair of gloves of off-white kid skin leather. Size 7.5 Stamp inside reads Made in Italy Capretto / Lavabile

Scarf of beige silk printed with crest inspired design of an orange-brown lion above two dark green heraldry helmets with plumes. Rolled hem of olive green. Maker's label printed in corner: Echo Measures 27'' x 26''

Scarf of cream silk with printed black line, crest-like frame accented with three cherubs at the top. Centered in the frame are the words "Costa fabrics/ presenta/ i suoi migliori auguri per il/ Nuovo Anno/ Como 1956" ( Costa fabrics presents his best wishes for the new year) in script lettering. Selvedge edges with lingerie hem on ends. Measures 34 1/2'' x 34 1/2''

Photograph of the rear of a church in Florence, Italy. In the foreground, a seated statue on a pedestal is visible next to the top of an umbrella. The rear nave of the church, part of the dome, and one bell tower are visible in the background.

Photograph of the Villa Farnese in Caprarola, Italy. In the foreground, a silhouetted figure and the side of a building are visible. The entrance to the villa is visible in the middle ground between the figure and building. Trees are visible in the background.

Photograph of the cortile of the Palazzo Strozzi in Florence, Italy. The foreground of the image is hidden in shadow. The corner arches of the cortile and succeeding floors of the palazzo are visible in the background.

Photograph of the Palazzo Davanzati in Florence, Italy. In the foreground, multiple cars are parked in front of a row of buildings. The palace sits in the center background flanked by other shorter buildings. The palace was erected in the fourteenth century.

Photograph of the inner courtyard of the Bargello Palace in Florence, Italy. Two columns in shadow frame the image on either side. Archways and a stairway are visible in the background.

Photograph of the Piazza Santa Maria Novella in Florence, Italy. A horse-drawn carriage and a woman are visible in the foreground; Two obelisks, the Basilica of Santa Maria Novella, and surrounding buildings are visible in the background.

Photograph of the Cloisters of Santa Croce in Florence, Italy. Two columns of an archway are visible in the foreground; in the background, an arched colonnade surrounds a small garden.

Photograph of the Palazzo Medici Riccardi in Florence, Italy. Buildings and cars line the street leading to the palazzo. The side angle of the palazzo is visible in the background.

Photograph of the Palazzo Strozzi in Florence, Italy. The palazzo sits in the foreground with cars in front. The palazzo has scaffolding set up on its left top two stories. Other buildings are visible in the background.

Photograph of the Bargello Palace in Florence, Italy. The photograph was taken in an inner courtyard of the palace. An arched colonnade is visible in the foreground; statues on pedestals are visible under the archways.

Photograph of the Palazzo Rucellai in Florence, Italy. The palazzo fills the image frame. The roofs of two white cars are visible in front of the palazzo. The palazzo was completed in the fifteenth century.