Cocktail dress of muted pink silk organza over a layer of beige taffeta with ivory Schiffli lace embroidery in a floral motif. Bodice is strapless with horizontal pleating below bust and top portion is trimmed with self-embroidered lace and lattice, and has scalloped, embroidered trim at neckline; boning within. Full, wide skirt is gathered into waistline and falls to below knee-length. Layers of stiffened tulle support the wide silhouette; bottom of skirt is embellished with self-embroidered lace and lattice with vined flowers trailing up to the mid-skirt. Hem has scalloped, embroidered trim. Left side zipper closure. Designer Label: Cotillion Formals

Day dress of black and grey tweed. Tea-length; short sleeves. Two large black buttons in front above zipper.

ensemble a) blouse of knitted red silk ribbon, decorated (embroidered, painted, embellished, etc) with "fortune" motifs; signpost for "fortune" "success" "amour (love)" and "bonheur (happiness)", hearts, dollar signs, coins, and a bag of money. center back zipper closure, zipper closure under left arm, short sleeves, peter pan collar, shoulder pads "Suzanne Handknitting Original/New York" label in right side near waist; "Neiman Marcus Sports Shop" label in left side near waist. b) skirt of like fabric c) belt of like fabric

Dress of charcoal grey silk and cotton textured fabric; body fullness controlled with bows under bust and tapered to narrow hemline

Pump of black reptile; stiletto heel, pointed toe box, low round vamp, open profile Measurements: L: 25.8 cm. W: 8 cm. H: 14.2 cm. Heel: 8.4 cm, 3 3/8 inches Markings: L- "Madrid / Last / Neiman-Marcus / Younger Set" R- "mademoiselle / the fashion shoe"

A) Day dress of oatmeal or light brown variegated silk/linen blend(?). Knee-length, coat-style dress with rounded notched collar and center front opening of three large circular "carved" horn buttons with teardrop centers and one non-functioning one at bottom; bound buttonholes. Two hooks and loops at waist. Elbow-length sleeves. Natural waist into which bodice and skirt are slightly gathered into elastic waist. String belt loops. Lined in light tan/dark cream acetate(?). Designer's label at inside back collar: Barney Max / designs ltd. / California B) Belt for dress of tan leather faced with same fabric as dress; 1-1/4" wide. Square buckle covered with same fabric. Former owner's mark on back: 7 Leathers

Evening cape of black taffeta. Center front button and loop closure at bound neckline. Slit arm holes at shoulder. Split down center back from neckline to hem with button and loop closure at hemline. Midi length. Deep patch pockets at front sides with deep flaps. Unlined. Designer label: Galanos Retailer label: Neiman-Marcus

Trapeze style dress of light blue cotton pique. Sleeveless; rounded neckline; maxi length. Large patch pockets. Bow trim of matching fabric at waist sides. Center back self-covered button closure with bound buttonholes. Lined in white organdy. Designer's label at inside back collar: Talmack / John Moore / New York Retailer's label at inside back collar: Neiman-Marcus

Cropped jacket of black silk faille. Rounded neckline with rectangular cut-out at throat/upper bust with inset panels of white silk faille on either side. Double breasted with three (of original 6) circular white buttons at front; closure supplemented with two large covered snaps. Long sleeves with nonfunctioning matching button at hem. Lined in cream silk crepe. Designer's label at inside right opening: Christian Dior - New York, Inc. Retailer's label inside at back collar: Bergdorf / Goodman / On the Plaza / New York Size label at right side seam: 12 ILGWU label at right underarm: 493285 National Board of the Suit and Coat Industry label "CG / 493285" on reverse of union label.

A) Dinner dress of black silk crepe. Full length; pink satin lining on roll collar. Pink satin panels at bust and waist overlaid with black scrolled lace trim. Long dolman sleeves. Center back zipper closure; unlined. Designer label: Howard Greer / Beverly Hills B) Contour belt of matching black crepe backed in black leather.

A) Coat of black douppioni silk. Below knee length; bracelet length dolman sleeves. Squared neckline with center front opening of three large, circular black buttons and bound buttonholes. Opening is faced with brown fabric in Egyptian motif matching dress. Lined in black silk. Designer's label at center back neckline: Irene Retailer's label at right side opening: Jean-Lee / Ardmore B) Dress of brown print silk in Egyptian motif. Below knee length; elbow length dolman sleeves. Squared neckline. Lightly gathers at natural waistline. Center front hidden zipper closure supplemented with snap at neckline and two hook & eyes. Belt loops at sides (belt missing). Built in slip of black silk crepe. Designer's label at center back seam below waist: Irene

Cocktail dress of pale yellow silk chiffon with orange and yellow rose print and attached flowers. Sleeveless; 3/4 length. Fitted bodice has outer layer of chiffon with front rounded neckline and is cut to low V in back with cascade of silk and chiffon flowers at right shoulder and down right side of back. Skirt is full with three layers of chiffon; top layer of same print with next under layer of cream and bottom layer of yellow. Gold crepe underskirt; ivory grosgrain petersham with hook & eye closure. Designer's label at left side seam of bodice: "Galanos" Retailer's label at right side seam of bodice: "Neiman-Marcus"

Child's dress of white lightweight cotton organdy. Knee length; short puffed sleeves with ruffled lace edging. High round neck with ruffled lace edging. Skirt gathers at natural waist; belt of red velvet across front has large one inch buttons at either end that button onto white organdy belt pieces that tie in the back. Center back buttons down to waist with four buttons. Full skirt has four inch wide hem with built in organdy crinoline. Apron attached at waistline in front has ruffled lace trim and lace ribbon sewn across the middle; below this lace the bottom of apron has embroidered flowers (white daisies with yellow centers, red flowers with yellow centers, blue flowers, multiple shades of green leaves and stems). Matching embroidery on bodice from waist to yoke; yoke seam is covered by lace ribbon. Combined designer/retailer label at back neckline: "Made Expressly for / Neiman-Marcus / by Helen Lee"

Evening dress of floral appliquéd gray tulle and organza. A) Dress: fitted bodice with asymmetrical one-shoulder neckline. The neckline consists of an applied panel of gray organza that begins at the left hip line, curves upward, arching over the left breast and then shaping over the right shoulder forming a cap sleeve. The panel extends from the shoulder down to the left side of the back neckline. The applied panel is heavily appliquéd with padded velvet flowers. The colors lavender, pale green and peach predominate in the appliqués. The fitted, strapless, boned bodice front is detailed with diagonally placed knife pleats. The back is asymmetrically pieced. Left side seam zipper closure with a hook & loop at the neckline, waist and hip line. Natural waist seam with asymmetrical hip-length yoke and full, full-length skirt. The yoke angles diagonally from the left hip to the right mid-thigh. The front of the yoke is diagonally pleated repeating the bodice front. The back is vertically pleated. The full skirt consists of a layer of knife pleated gray organza over a layer of gathered gray organza. Full, gathered underskirt of gray/lavender iridescent silk taffeta with a horsehair reinforced hem. Wide ivory grosgrain petersham. Designer's …

Photograph of three couples riding a white and gold parade float with a throne at the back. The couples are dressed in festival or pageant attire to celebrate the Brenham Maifest, with the young women in voluminous gowns in pink and yellow and the young men in white jackets with black bow ties and slacks. The woman at the far right, Harriet Williams, wears a yellow dress created by Lilli Wolff and Mati Driessen. In the background is a crowd of parade watchers.

Butterick pattern 8491 to make a one-piece sheath dress with a cardigan front jacket, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.

Simplicity pattern 2580 to make a dress with a bodice with a shaped shawl collar and a full, gathered or slim skirt, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.

Simplicity pattern 2661 to make a one-piece dress and tie with front button closure, notched collar, and full skirt, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.

Simplicity pattern 2400 to make a girl's one-piece dress and coat with patch pockets, full skirt, and front button opening, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.

Envelope for a McCall's pattern to make a misses' muumuu for sleeping or lounging in baby doll, midi and maxi lengths; includes illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.

Envelope for a Vogue pattern to make a one-piece dress with detachable overskirt. Sheath style dress with high, rounded neckline; includes illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.

Envelope for a Vogue pattern to make a misses' and women's one-piece dress with full skirt, button closure on bodice, shawl collar and French cuff on below elbow length sleeves; includes illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.