A) Dress of red wool knit. Knee length with set-in waistline. Center front opening with 3 large circular black button with bound buttonholes above waistline and hook & eye and two snaps on interior of waistband. Short dolman sleeves with gussets. Fold down collar with open, pointed ends. Side slit pockets. Lined in red silk crepe. Combined designer/retailer label on lining at left seam near hemline: "Norman Norell for Neiman-Marcus" B) Black leather belt. Two-inches wide with rectangular buckle covered in self. Reverse stamped: "8 / Christian Dior / New York"

Ensemble of heavy, padded(?) orange and gold brocade. A) Cape of orange and gold brocade. Rounded collar; center front opening with nine self-covered buttons. Slit openings for arms. Lined in orange silk. Designer's label at inside back collar: "Arnold Scaasi" B) Evening gown of matching fabric. High rounded neckline at front; camisole neckline at back. A-line silhouette, princess style back, darts at front at waist. Sleeveless with wide "straps". 22" metal zipper at back. Lined in orange silk. Designer's label at inside back near collar: "Arnold Scaasi".

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Pump of sage green or khaki satin, pointed toe, stiletto heel. Markings: Left- "Neiman-Marcus" Right- "design by / Evins"

Pair of shoes of black patent leather and leopard spot printed pony skin, square toes, rounded vamp, stacked flock heel. Left shoe: "herbert levine" Right shoe: "Neiman - Marcus"

D'orsay pumps of black silk satin with pointed toes, low rounded vamp, ankle strap of black self adorned with strands of white prong-set stones, secured with a silver-tone buckle, stiletto heels Measurements: L: 23.5cm W: 7.5cm H: 15 cm Heel: 7.8 cm (3 3/16 in.) Markings: Left- "herbert levine" Right- "Neiman Marcus"

Shoes of black grosgrain creating an open lattice structure for the vamp, with stones in the open diamonds, pointed toe box, straps of self along the sides, curved stiletto heels Measurements: Length: 21.5 cm Width: 7.5 cm Height: 10 cm Heel: 8cm (3 1/4 in.) Markings: Left- "herbert levine" Right- "Neiman Marcus"

Pair of pumps of white snakeskin. Designed with a rounded toe, the plain uppers are of white snakeskin with large scales. The high, chunky heel is covered in same snakeskin, and tapers slightly to base. Designer's label: "Herbert Levine" Retailer's label: "Neiman Marcus" Handwritten in shoe: "7B / 72Y16 / 3207-811" Measurements: Length: 23 cm Width: 8cm Height: 14cm Heel: 8cm (3") high on axis w/cap

Pair of pumps of black patent leather. The shoes are designed with a squared-off toe, and have an applied black grosgrain ribbon flat bow across the throat/instep. The chunky heels are covered in red leather, and taper slightly to base. Designer's stamp on insole (right): "herbert levine" Retailer's stamp on insole (left): "Neiman-Marcus" Hand-written notation inside shoe: "7 B / 30016 / 15735L" Designer's stamp on insole (right): "herbert levine" Retailer's stamp on insole (left): "Neiman-Marcus" Hand-written notation inside shoe: "7 B / 30016 / 15735L" Measurements: Length: 24 cm. Width: 9 cm. Height: 12 cm. Heel: 6 cm. (2 1/4") high on axis with cap.

Pair of black leather pumps. The shoes have rounded toes and an inset almost square panel of tan suede across vamp, and large black silk bow across instep. 2 1/2" high chunky heels taper slightly to base. Stamped in shoes: Maker's label: "Hand Stitched in Italy for" "Herbert Levine" Retailer's label: "Made in Italy for / Neiman-Marcus" Partly illegible stamp inside: "...hand made..." and "9 1/2 AA / YVO" Measurements: Length: 24 cm Width: 8cm Height: 13.5cm Heel: 6.5cm (2 1/2") high on axis w/cap

Sandals of gold and silver-toned leather with three straps running across the foot connected with an organically shaped piece of gold leather at the center, rounded toe, block heel. Markings Left & Right- "herbert levine"

Shoes of gold and black floral brocade lined in gold leather. Pointed toe, rounded at tip. Stiletto heel. Designer label: "herbert levine" Retailer label: "Neiman-Marcus Marked with "5B / 25272 / 9313-5LD" on inside of shoes. Measurements: Length: 22 cm Width: 8cm Height: 15.5cm Heel: 8cm (3 1/4") high on axis w/cap

Modified beret style hat of gold and silver thread brocade. Hat is trimmed at center of crown with hemisphere and spherical shaped attachments covered in matching fabric. Lined in brown and purple toned nylon in floral pattern. Headband of ivory grosgrain; two combs at sides for securing hat to wearer's head. Designer's label: "Adolfo II / New York Paris" Retailer's label: "Neiman-Marcus" Union Made label on reverse of designer label.

Black patent pumps with silver toe covered in metal mesh, round toe box, low profile, stacked leather heel. Measurements: L: 24 cm. W: 7 cm. H: 11.5 cm. Heel: 6 cm, 2.5 inches Markings: L- "Neiman Marcus" R- "Design by / Evins"

Cocktail ensemble of silver and gold metallic matelassé.

Ensemble. A) Coat in cream silk jacquard. Full-length. Long sleeves. Center front opening with 5 circular self-covered buttons and box button holes. Round collar. Fully lined in cream satin. Retailer Label at center back: "Neiman-Marcus" in black on cream ground, Designer Label at left side: "Originala" Union label. B) Dress in matching fabric. Street-length, sleeveless, with wide straps. Center back zipper opening. Fully lined in cream silk, lighter weight than coat. Two labels in dress, same text but Neiman-Marcus label with the brown stripes background.

Sling back pump of brown satin, square toe box, low and rounded throat, vamp extended with narrow strips of self attached to vamp creating slingback, buckle closure, low stacked heel. Measurements: L: 25 cm. W: 7.5 cm. H: 7 cm. Heel: 6 cm. Left shoe: "Neiman Marcus" Right shoe: "design by / Evins"

Evening ensemble. A) Evening coat of green brocade with floral motifs in reds, greens, yellows, browns. Full-length. Rounded high neckline. Center front opening with 4 circular buttons and loops; buttons covered in the pale green satin of the lining, the loops made of the brocade. Top button lacking. No pockets. Full inner lining of slightly iridescent olive green satin. No labels or tags. B) Evening dress. Bodice of brocade matching the coat. Sleeveless; square neckline with thin straps. Princess seaming/fitting. Left strap detaches on one end with hook-and-eye. Zipper opening at left underarm. Very full skirt, full-length, with layers of pale moss-green chiffon. Inner lining of satin matching coat lining, creating an inner sheath dress. Designer's label at left inside zipper: "Burke-Amey / New York" Retailer's label at inside seam near hem: "Neiman-Marcus"

Suit in navy wool trimmed in flat black cording. A) Jacket of navy blue wool with woven, checked pattern. Double breasted with eight black fabric covered buttons and four bound buttonholes. Notched collar. Collar and center front of jacket trimmed with black flat cording. Long sleeves with turned-back cuffs trimmed with black flat cording and two small black fabric covered buttons each with two bound buttonholes. Two pockets trimmed in matching cording. Lined in blue silk. Combined designer/retailer label at center back neckline: "Neiman-Marcus Dallas / Traina-Norell" B) Skirt of navy blue wool with woven, checked pattern. A-line and knee length with nine panel construction. 1 1/2" waistband with left side zipper and four hook & eye closure. Unlined.

Ensemble of turquoise blue linen. a) Day dress of turquoise blue linen. Set-in waistline. Sleeveless with wide armholes designed to show side panels of camisole under dress. Below knee length. Shallow, wide rounded bateau neckline slightly lower in back. Center back closure of three self-covered buttons with snap and bound buttonholes cut on a slant. Zippers at left and right with hook & eyes. Lined in matching turquoise blue silk. Combined designer/retailer label on inside lining at right seam near hem: "Norman Norell for Neiman-Marcus" b) Camisole of white silk satin with turquoise blue linen side panels. Narrow shoulder straps of white organdy. Center back zipper closure. c) Stole of turquoise blue linen; 12-3/8" x 50". d) Narrow tie belt of turquoise blue linen; 7/8" x 62-1/2".

Pants suit in navy blue silk with satin weave horizontal stripes. A) Blouse. Long, set-in sleeves with 2 self-covered buttons and bound buttonholes on 2-1/2" cuffs. Pointed collar and a center front opening that forms a low V neckline closed with two snaps. Unlined. Handwritten tag at center back neckline: "Deborah / 769" B) Pants in harlow style. Full length with extra wide legs. Center back zipper closure with hook & eye and 2-1/2" waistband. Navy silk lining swing tacked to the bottom of the pants hem. Handwritten tag at center front waistband: "Deborah / 769"

Dress in shift style of black silk. Collar of white silk is folded over front neckline giving a modified cowl look. Center back opening with 7 self-covered button and bound buttonholes; closure reinforced with covered snaps. Long set-in sleeves flair slightly to wide, rolled back cuffs of white silk. Hemline trimmed with 2" band of self. Lined in black silk. Designer's label at left of back opening: "Norman Norell / New York" Retailer's label at left of back opening: "Lou Lattimore / Dallas"

Suit of chocolate brown wool. A) Jacket of chocolate brown wool. Double breasted with six circular dark chocolate brown buttons and bound buttonholes and one hidden covered snap. Princess seaming. Bracelet length sleeves with 2 smaller matching, functioning buttons and bound buttonholes. Collar has squared corners. Side flap pockets. Collar, opening, sleeves and pockets trimmed in black binding. Lined in matching brown silk with weighted hem. Designer's label at center back neckline: "Norman Norell / New York" Retailer's label at center back neckline: "Marie Leavell" Retailer's label of donor's shop at center back neckline: "Howard Wolf / Dallas * New York" B) Skirt in matching chocolate brown wool. Knee-length, slight A-line with 1" waistband having three hooks and eyes at left side above side zipper. Hidden inside slit pockets at hips, one partly created by side zipper/flap. Lined in matching silk. Lining of side slit pockets are weighted. No labels in skirt, other than "Front" label inside waistband to indicate front.