Coat dress of red wool tweed. Buttons from neck to hem in front with 10 circular red plastic buttons. Slightly fitted at natural waist, three quarter sleeves. Convertible collar. Length just below knee. Lined in red silk. Designer's label: "Balenciaga / 10, Avenue George V. Paris" Maker's label under designer's label (faded and almost illegible): "53876"

Letter from Harris L. Kempner to David asking them to make three shirts for him and send them in gift wrap.

Letter from David Freres to Harris Leon Kempner with samples of shirts he has ordered previously and dark poplin to be used for pajamas.

Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Mr. and Mrs. Andre Carrette as Mrs. Kempner asked Harris to drop a note to show how pleased they're to have Francois. He mentions that Francois and Shrub left to tour Washington, New York, and Boston so that he can realize there's more to the Unites States than just Texas. Harris mentions that they're please to see him before he leaves as they have his plane ticket and a suitcase.

Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Jean Louis Pesle introducing Dr. and Mrs. Howard Swann and Mr. Arthur Graham's kids as they're planning to take a trip to Europe.

Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Christian Clerc introducing him his nephew, James C. Kempner who's now in naval service. And he's leaving for his post in Morocco and he might pass through Paris and Kempner has told him to get in touch with Christian if Jim ever needs help. And he might do that same thing at the end of the year after getting married and taking his wife back to Morocco with him.

Card from Albert and Sabine Fremaux to Harris Leon Kempner with artwork of la Palais de Justice in Rouen, France. The artwork shows the exterior of the building with its main staircase in the foreground and its main tower to the left. The building's facade is adorned with flamboyant and renaissance style ornaments. A red border surrounds the illustration. Inside the card is a message from the Fremaux's sending memories and best wishes to Mr. Kempner and hoping to have him at their new home.

Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to Sabine and Pierre Chardine thanking them for their good wishes on his 89th birthday.

Letter from W. L. Clayton to Henrietta Kempner and Isaac H. Kempner thanking them for their Christmas and New Year card.