Coat dress of navy silk faille with padded hips. Notched collar; single button closure. Long sleeves with vertical pleat across back shoulder to each sleeve hem. Lower mid-length skirt. Two crescent shaped pieces of fabric at hips with faux pocket detail gives the appearance of a separate jacket. Designer's label on inner right waist side seam: "Christian Dior/ New York/ Original" Tag above designer's label: "Fall 1949" Retailer's label on back of neck: "Neiman-Marcus/ Dallas" Belt of matching navy leather. Stamped on back of belt: "10 Christian Dior / New York"

Day dress of brown silk damask in fine diamond pattern. A) Dress in wrap-around style. Asymmetric neckline with wide, shawl collar on the left. Street length. Opening buttons on bodice at left with 4 circular, brown buttons and bound buttonholes, hook & eye at natural waist and two snaps where skirt attaches to peplum. Peplum is asymmetric and longer on left. Long dolman sleeves with underarm gussets and folded back cuffs. B) Belt of black leather. Rectangular self-covered buckle. Stamped on reverse: "12"

Skirt ensemble.

Day dress of black and white gingham. Collarless. Shot batwing sleeves. Skirt cut with peg top at sides and gathered in back with set in fan shaped fullness. Black button trim at front yoke and at zippered closing at hip in back.

Handwritten letter from Mario Santochia to Daniel W. Kempner discussing details for a job Mr. Kempner has hired him for.

Hat of brown felt. The low, slightly domed crown is almost hidden by the upturned brim. At front facing of brim is large flat brown grosgrain ribbon bow. Around the base of the crown is affixed brown net veiling. The hat is unlined, with inner brown grosgrain ribbon hatband. Combined designer's/retailer's label inside: "Leslie James / Designed for Sakowitz / Houston" Manufacturer's style stamp inside crown: "Midi / Imported Velour Body / Made in France"

Invoice for items sold to Pierre Chardine from D. W. Kempner, entailing a check for $150 bond and $31.50 duty.

Letter from André Clerc to Harris Leon Kempner providing a copy of George V Hotel's letter and apologizing for having forgotten to send it.

Letter from Cartier, Inc. to D. W. Kempner discussing Christmas card samples they sent him and asking him to make a choice.

Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Elise le Lierre discussing Louise Hamon's recent performance and her intentions to leave the Kempner's and the information necessary to sign for a visa for a new house maid from France.

Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Margaret Thors discussing her recent visit to the Kempner's and complimenting her and Anita. Mr. Kempner also tells Ms. Thors about the visitors the Kempner's had following her departure.

Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Pierre Chardine informing him that after a considerable wait the package of foie gras arrived from France in good condition.

Letter from Emilie Huby to Jeane Bertig Kempner requesting she attend to the necessary steps for her immigration from France to America.

Letter from Emilie Huby to Jeane Bertig Kempner providing her with a list of required evidence and documentation for her immigration from France to America.

Letter from F. W. Cruwys to Daniel W. Kempner enclosing two cards and promoting clothing made of first class material at better prices than the U.S.

Letter from I. H. Kempner to I. H. Kempner, Jr., discussing H. Kempner's cotton stock, a labor settlement, a ticket with the police, a letter from Judge Elkins, and Mr. Thompson from Coca-Cola.

Letter to Cecile from her father about her friend Deetie, Mr. Acheson's travels, the Marshall Plan, and international relations.

Telegram sent by the Kempners via Western Union to Jean-Louis and Nicole Pesle congratulating them on their marriage.

Letter from Elise le Lierre to Daniel W. Kempner discussing Louise and Angele Hamon's intentions to leave the Kempner's and recommending a new girl to be their house maid.