Annotated business card of Pierre De Calan, deputy vice president of the general union of the French cotton industry.

Coat of short fuzzy pink wool with three-quarter sleeves cut so sable cuffs of dress will show. Six 1-inch black buttons. Lined in pink silk. Designer's Label: "Balenciaga / 10, Avenue George V. Paris"

Cocktail coat of American Beauty-red silk brocade with three-quarter sleeves. Collarless round neckline with open front. Below knee-length. Lined in red silk. Designer's label: "Balenciaga / 10, Avenue George V. Paris"

Cocktail dress of black silk. Dyed sable cuffs and at hemline. Lined in black silk. Button and snap closure in back.

Evening dress of black silk crepe. Cut on bias. Straight skirt; full length with very slight training in back. Sleeveless. Full, open neckline which forms a V in back and gathers to a bow of self at the center back. Center back opening with 6 snaps as closure. Front of dress is trimmed with a bow of same under each breast. Petersham of 5" black grosgrain with boning and closure of 5 hook & eyes is attached to black silk lining which has a zipper closure at petersham. Designer's label at center back closure: "Eisa"

Bowler or derby inspired hat of fine red baku straw. Shallow 2" crown with slightly rounded top. Has 1 1/2" wide slightly squared flat brim rolled at sides. 3/8" wide hat band of self ties in a small bow. Unlined with red grosgrain ribbon inner headband.

Hat of black silk organza. Overall effect is turban-like. Hat is formed with bias organza draped over calotte cap. Fabric drapes across back and is turned under at center back. 1-1/4" wide satin bow 2" above lower edge at center front. Lined with netting and has black grosgrain ribbon headband with comb at front for securing hat to wearer's head.

Document describing fees for services at the Hotel Ritz Paris for the year 1963, including room charges and meals.

A wedding invitation from Count Jean de la Lande de Calan, the Marquise de la Lande de Calan, the Viscount and Viscountess Pierre de la Lande de Calan, Count Henri de Ghaisne de Bourmont, Madame Mabille, and Count and Countess Bertrand de Ghaisne de Bourmont to Harris Leon Kempner to the wedding of their grandchildren and children Mademoiselle Monique de la Lande de Calan and Geoffroy de Ghaisne de Bourmont. The wedding is being officiated by Father Guy René de Bourmont, S. J., on June 27 at St Louis des Invalides Cathedral. The reception is being held at Court Garnier in the Rotunda Room.

Biographical history of Joseph Bader, a co-founder of Castroville, Texas, and his family. It includes a narrative sketch of Bader and generational family trees with notes and supplementary documentation, as well as a brief history of Castroville at the end of the document. Index starts on page 138.

Jumper of chocolate brown jersey wool. Below knee length, with rounded neckline. Sleeveless, with squared armholes which have plackets over shoulders which extend down front to waistline and form opening for pockets. Six belt loops of same fabric. Center back hidden zipper with hook & eye. Lined in dark gray synthetic fabric. Designer's label at back right shoulder: "Pierre Cardin / Paris New York" Retailer's label at back left shoulder: "Maisonnette / Neiman-Marcus" Union label and size tag attached to back seam. With belt of tan patent leather with brass buckle; 1-1/2" wide. Stamped: "Pierre Cardin / 10 / Genuine / Patent Leather / 715"

Mushroom style hat of black silk organza covered with large black organza overlapping petals. Shallow black net crown with 5" wide down-turned brim. Lined in net with black grosgrain headband. No labels.

History of the Christilles family covering seven generations, including generational family trees with biographical notes with portraits for some family members. Indexes to locations and names start after page 135.

Pink peau de soie platform shoes with slingback straps. Markings left & right: "Chaussures / Givenchy / Paris" Measurements: L: 23 cm. W: 7 cm. H: 8 cm. Heel: 7 cm, 2 3/4 inches

(At left) Raincoat of black vinyl. The modified A-line coat is of short length, extending to just at or below the knee, and has long sleeves. Center-front opening is secured with 3 silver/chrome clip closures, one at the rounded neckline and two at waist. There is one patch pocket at the right hip. The coat is fully lined in synthetic with vertical stripes of pink, green, blue, violet, and red on a black ground. Size 10. Manufacturer's label inside at center back just below neckline: "La Flaque / de Paris". At right inside side-seam is a Union Label.

Two-piece suit of brown, yellow, olive green and off-white plaid wool twill. a) Semi-fitted jacket of plaid wool. Notched collar and lapel. Bracelet length, two piece, set in sleeves. Double breasted front opening with six round, plastic, olive buttons and three bound buttonholes. One button closure hidden inside lap. Pair of faux pocket flaps on front below waist. Back has a low-slung, self-fabric belt buttoned on at princess seams. Fully lined in ecru silk. Handwritten maker's label at bottom left hem: "Sra : De / Osborne / 964" Handwritten maker's label above previous label: "7" b) Matching knee length, princess paneled skirt with rolled waistband of lining fabric. In-seam pockets at front princess seams. Deep box pleat at center front releases at hip level. Offset left side back zipper closure supplemented by two hook and eye closures at waistband. Folded hem. Fully lined in ecru silk with white silk faille waist support lightly boned with two hook and eye closures.

Day ensemble consisting of a white linen top and matching white linen skirt. a) Semi-fitted white linen top. Shallow V-neckline with standard notched collar and short lapels. Short sleeves cut in one with jacket body supplemented by two triangular shaped gussets under the arm. Lapped center front opening with single round plastic white button and in-seam (yoke seam) buttonhole supplemented by single snap closure. Front has a bias yoke which cuts across bustline. Lower front piece is also bias. Back has darts which form release tucks at waistline. Sides are vented at hem. Fully lined in white silk. b) Matching knee-length, semi-tailored skirt with folded white cotton bias for a waistband. Left side zipper closure supplemented by single hook&eye closure on waistband. Folded hem. Fully lined in white silk.

Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to Pierre and Sabine Chardine discussing his birthday.

Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Pierre de Calan thanking Pierre for sending a note of good wishes for the New Year.

Letter from David Chemisier to Harris Leon Kempner regarding the shipment of the third shirt which completes the order. They've also included the invoice for the whole order.

Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Messrs. David writing that he didn't receive any of the packages yet.

Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Messrs. David enclosing a check to cover the invoice amount for the date February 4th.

Letter from Roger Vaurs to Harris Leon Kempner regarding Harris's interest in matters to France, So, he mentions that he has added him to their mailing list so Harris would receive future issues or updates happening in France.

Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Shrub regarding is several projects that he had going on. He mentions that the trip to Italy would be expensive. And he discusses about Shrub's plan on coming home along with the updates on how the business is going.