Cocktail dress of blue, aqua and white rayon/nylon blend brocade with gold metallic lurex threads in stylized chrysanthemum flower and semi-circle or rainbow motif. Knee-length. Center front zipper is hidden by ivory satin placket with 5 self-covered buttons. Double collar of brocade under and ivory satin upper. Short sleeves. Two patch pockets with flaps and ivory satin covered button on front at sides. Princess seams. Inverted pleat in back starts at waistline; half belt band on back waistline is finished inside princess seams. Lined in blue rayon jacquard with "Mori Hanae" imprint. Designer's label at center of upper back: "(Japanese characters) / Hanae Mori" Size "12" tag attached to center of base of designer label. Retailer's label above designer label: "Neiman-Marcus" Fiber content /care label above designer label, at center back neckline just below collar.

Document listing the names, geographical or business affiliation, and dates of visitors entertained by a member of the Kempner family.

Letter from James T. Baird to Harris Leon Kempner attaching a clipping of an article from Japan Times, which he thought would be of Mr. and Mrs. Kempner's interest. He also mentions that Tom didn't take up a position as Vice President in New York since he didn't want to leave Japan.

Letter from M. Gotoh to H. Kempner Cotton Company informing about Hiroshi Matsuda's travel plans and requesting to guide him.

Letter from Jim Baird to Arthur M. Alpert informing about sending a camera by Mr. Matsuda and requesting for remittance after receipt of the camera.

Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Harry G. Black including a photostat of letter he received from their Osaka Office.

Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Harry G. Black attaching a photocopy of the letter he got from Japan.

Japanese Kasuri (woven panel). Combination of warp and weft cotton double dyed kasuri (ikat) create bold geometric pattern - fish created solely by weft kasuri. This type of combined ikats is known as 'e-gasuri' - delicately drawn fish motif alternating with bold geometric blocks. Indigo dyed Kasuri panels were woven in narrow strips of approximately 13 " W because of the size of the loom. They were then sewn into kimono, futonji (futon covers), zabuton (sitting cushions), furoshiki (traditional Japanese wrapping cloth), and noren (room dividers).

Japanese Kasuri (woven panel). Combination of warp and weft cotton double dyed kasuri (ikat) create bold geometric pattern - fish created solely by weft kasuri. This type of combined ikats is known as 'e-gasuri' - delicately drawn crane motif alternating with bold geometric blocks indigo dyed Kasuri panels were woven in narrow strips of approximately 13 " W because of the size of the loom. They were then sewn into kimono, futonji (futon covers), zabuton (sitting cushions), furoshiki (traditional Japanese wrapping cloth), and noren (room dividers).

Letter from T. E. Taylor to Dr. Edward R. Thompson discussing about a enclosed $5 check covering Dr. Edward's statement for the account Mr. James T. Baird and finally, requested Edward's preference in remitting the following amount.