Letter from David Chemisier to Harris L. Kempner acknowledging his order for new shirts and promising to send them his way as soon as they are ready.

Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Jean Paul David requesting that shirts be made of desired specifications and airmailed separately as gifts.

Letter from Froger & Co. to Harris Kempner regarding Kempner's request for shirt samples. The letter mentions the price for two types of shirts and states they hope to see Kempner in Paris. Included with the letter are 3 fabric samples stamped with numbers.

Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Jean Paul David of Forger & Cie, Chemisiers ordering some new shirts, and asking to be sent samples of the material and to have a price quoted.

Handwritten letter from Gladys Kempner to her nephew Harris L. Kempner wishing him a happy birthday.

Handwritten letter from Faye to Harris L. Kempner thanking him for the letter of introduction and updating him on travel plans.

Three piece cocktail suit of black quilted silk damask. a) Sleeveless tunic overdress in a sheath style that overlaps in back with three covered buttons at center back. b) Matching skirt that hangs 8 inches below dress. c) Matching jacket with bermuda collar. Double breasted with three double rows of braided buttons and straight fitted sleeves. Designer's label: "Givenchy / Paris" Handwritten couture label underneath designer's label: "28554" Costumer's tag: "Don. Mrs. Audrey Hepburn"

Day dress in shift style of off-white wool knit. Knee length; short sleeves. High front yoke with small V at center front. Empire seaming. Side seam slit pockets run through center front of dress to form one continuous pocket. Center back zipper with hook & eye. Lined in cream silk. Designer's label at center front neckline: "Courreges / Paris" Label at back neckline to left of zipper: "Made In France"

Letter from Harris L. Kempner to J. L. Turslow discussing travel plans for a guest.

Letter from Harris L. Kempner to the David firm in Paris, France expressing his condolences after getting news that they would be shutting down.

Letter from French tailor company David Chemisier to Harris L. Kempner informing him they are moving and providing an address for future use.

Letter from Arthur M. Alpert to Cecile B. Kempner discussing the checks that arrived and deposited into her account

Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Jean Schmitt thanking them for the New Years greeting card.

Letter from Froger & Co. to Harris Kempner explaining that his order is being sent by air mail and enclosing an invoice for 3 poplin shirts.

Calotte of beaded black satin. Evening hat in the form of a calotte (also spelled "calot"). The low, domed crown is made of segments of black satin over a core of woven straw. The surface is embellished with black plastic sequins and beads of various sizes. At top of crown is small squashed spheroid finial covered with a pattern of cylindrical and circular faceted black plastic beads. Inside lower edge of crown is black grosgrain ribbon band. Sewn behind band are three elastic loops to help secure hat to head of wearer. No labels.

Day coat of mustard yellow wool. Double breasted with six circular plastic buttons of same yellow color. Street length with 3/4 length sleeves. Two single welt front pockets on a diagonal. Center back seam has 12 inch split at bottom. Lined in yellow silk. Designer's label: "EISA"

Coat dress of lightweight navy blue woven mohair wool. a) Coat has roll collar and center front opening trimmed in black woven onto edge. Below knee length. Short sleeves, seam at waist, gore styling. Four circular navy plastic buttons down front. Two snap closure belt loops at left and right. Has white starched, glazed, gardenia of linen attached to left front. Unlined. b) Narrow belt of navy leather with long rectangular buckle of same. One punched hole. Back has two sewn on loops to be attached to snap closure belt loops on dress.

Cocktail coat of brown wool with sable trim around hem, collar and down front opening. Open front with 3/4 sleeves. Lined in brown silk. Tag at bottom right hem: "SRA: DE / OSBORNE / 964" Second tag at bottom right hem: "8"

Cocktail dress of sheer black silk chiffon and lace over tan silk lining.

Cocktail dress of navy blue (with slight purple overtones) lace.

Cocktail ensemble of pale blue and gold brocade. a) Pale blue and gold brocade dress with 3/4 sleeves. Lined in pale aqua blue silk. Front snap closure. Designer Label: "EISA" b) Peplum underskirt hem faced with matching brocade and topped with same silk as lining of dress.

Two-piece dress of black silk with black double satin 3" wide tie belt. a) Overblouse has weighted yolk neckline and gathers below. Sleeveless. Snaps up center front. Unlined b) Below knee-length tubular skirt with narrow waistband. Hook & eye closure over concealed zipper. c) Tie belt of 3" wide black satin with frayed ends.

Suit dress of red raw silk. a) red jacket has short sleeves; white collar; novelty chrome fastenings; lined with pure silk; b) dress has sheer white organza sleeveless bodice with cowl/roll collar. Red skirt with double inverted pleats and natural waistline. Label: Size 5 LOUIS FERAUD, Paris, France

Day coat ensemble. a) Day coat of oyster-colored ribbed wool with navy collar and reverse. Buttoned closure with 3 gilt buttons with covered buttonholes. Lined in navy colored silk. Designer's label - "EISA" b) Under dress to coat. Top 2/3 in white silk with left side zipper. Lower 1/3 in same navy wool as collar and reverse of coat.