Day dress of gray/white print silk taffeta. Street- or tea-length, of paper silk taffeta printed with a dense design of varying sizes of small white polka dots on a gray ground. V-neckline, with bow of self just below point. 3/4 length dolman sleeves. Full skirt, cut for crinoline. Center back zipper. Designer's label: "Traina-Norell / New York"

Hat of multi-colored straw. Based on a beret, the hat consists of a crown of finely woven straw in bands of dark blue, red, white, and dark blue. The crown is formed as a flattened sphere, surmounted by a small sphere of dark blue velvet. The hat is unlined, with an inner hatband of dark blue/black grosgrain ribbon around the inside base of the crown. Brand label sewn to inner hatband: "Lee Bury / Hats".

Ensemble of lavender cotton chiffon chambray.

Simplicity pattern 4120 to make a one-piece dress with fitted bodice, shawl collar, set-in sleeves, and pleated skirt including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.

Simplicity pattern 4091 to make a dress with flared skirt, fitted bodice, short or three-quarter sleeves, and rolled collar, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.

McCall's pattern 1734 to make an embroidery project with violet sprays and an illustration demonstrating their applications on various home textiles, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.

Butterick pattern 5994 to make a dress and lined jacket ensemble with "new costume look," including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.

Breton hat of black fur felt. The domed crown is encircled at base by a wide band of black grosgrain ribbon, with flat bow at back. The wide brim extends outwards, then curves up sharply, to about 1/3 of height of crown. The brim is faced/lined with same black fur felt. Crown is unlined, with inner black grosgrain ribbon hatband. Manufacturer's stamp inside crown: "20 % / Mohair / MAHARA / 70% Wool / Henry Pollak Inc / New York"

Pillbox hat of knit material with embroidery and mirrors.

Hatlet of navy blue wool with embroidery and mirrors.

Daytime ensemble of khaki green cotton twill consisting of: A) Sun dress. Street-length, sleeveless, with deep rounded neckline. Skirt gathered into natural waist with attached narrow tie belt and bow of matching fabric. Center back zipper with hook & eye at back neckline and inner petersham of white grosgrain ribbon. Unlined. Designer's label at left side seam: "Adele Simpson" B) Cropped, bolero or shrug jacket of matching fabric. Embellished all-over with silver stitching "loops", the center of each loop having a circular paillette of reflective silver material. Single snap closure and single hook &loop at base of center front opening which crosses to fasten. Short sleeves. Deep V neckline in front. Lined in cream net. Designer's label at center back neckline: "Adele Simpson"

Cocktail dress with black wool bodice and plaid skirt.

McCall's pattern 1734 to make an embroidery project with violet sprays and an illustration demonstrating their applications on various home textiles, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.

Vogue pattern S-4300 to make a one-piece dress with circle skirt, drop waist, and fitted bodice, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.

Vogue pattern 1191 to make a one-piece dress with back zipper closure, high rolled collar, cuffed three-quarter sleeves, darted bodice, and hip pockets secured with buttons at top of full skirt, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.

Simplicity pattern 3886 to make a dress, jacket, and vestee with pin tucks, scooped neckline, kimono sleeves, and full skirt, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.

Simplicity pattern 4091 to make a one-piece dress with collar, flared skirt, and fitted bodice, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.

Butterick pattern 6569 to make a slim, one-piece casual dress with asymmetrical detail for "slimming effect," including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.

Halter-style dress of black wool. Below-knee-length, with wide strap running from front up and behind neck. Straight neckline at front, with very low rounded edge at back - almost to mid-back. Center front with draped effect at waist, appearing "pulled" from hips, and with central front drape. 2 large pleats from waist at back. Center back opening with 5 self-covered buttons and bound buttonholes, supplemented with hook & eye at top and two hook & eyes at waist, and with zipper under edge of pleat at right of center back. Inner bodice of black net has boning and closes at center back with hook & eyes. Skirt lined in black silk. Country of Origin Label: "Made in France" located on front neckline at right center. Designer's Label at inside left on construction detail: "Made in France / Automne - Hiver 1952 / Christian Dior / Paris" and stamped "20951". Has handwritten style number tag beneath designer's label (mostly illegible): "50938" Retailer's label at back seam of skirt: "Neiman-Marcus"

Skirt of red/orange suede. Small gathers into waistband in front; 4 darts, side zipper. CB & CF seams, knee-length. Lined. Slight flare.

Envelope for a Butterick pattern to make a child's nightgown with ruffled yoke, neckline and sleeves, button front closure, and Peter Pan collar option; includes illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.

Seasonal catalog of maternity clothing for sale by the Page Boy Maternity Company, listing various items that are available with prices, details, and photographs.

Seasonal catalog of maternity clothing for sale by the Page Boy Maternity Company, listing various items that are available with prices, details, and photographs.

Hat in modified cloche style of red velour. Rolled red grosgrain ribbon hatband overlaps in back to form bow. Unlined; red grosgrain headband.