Calotte style hat of brown felt. Domed crown. Two bands of matching felt circle edge of hat and tie to form a large knot on the right. Tie ends stand away from hat. Unlined with brown grosgrain ribbon inner headband. Retailer's label: "Gus Mayer / Co. Ltd."

Calotte style hat of shiny green straw with downward brim. Red and green feather trim. Rose veil with small chenille dots. Designer's label: "Ginette Robert / de Paris"

Pair of off-white sling back pumps of canvas with open toe and small platform. Full label: "Palter De Liso Inc. / New York City / Neiman Marcus Co. / Dallas / Fenwyn Trade Mark Reg'd. / Capri Last" L: 21 cm W: 7.5 cm H: 13 cm Heel: 8 cm / 3 1/8 in. Left Shoe: Palter DeLiso / Capri / Last / Palter DeLiso Inc / New York City Right Shoe: Palter DeLiso / Capri / Last / Neiman Marcus Co. Dallas / Fenwyn / Trademark REG'D

Black cartwheel hat. The low, domed crown and wide circular brim are made of black woven horsehair and stiff veiling, with wire to stiffen the edges. The brim is overlaid with a wider second brim of net and wire. Brim is off-center, wider at front of hat than back. Around base of crown is a band of black cording, tied into a bow at back and with trailing ends. The inside base of the crown is lined with black grosgrain ribbon. One pin with black head is with hat to secure it. Label sewn into inner band: "Sally Victor / 18 East 53rd St." A second label with handwritten number "1655" is sewn in near designer's label.

Cartwheel hat of brown straw. Wide brimmed with open crown. Two accordion folded, brown grosgrain pieces of trim with trailing tail as decoration. Retailer's label: "Neiman-Marcus / Dallas" Union label attached to retailer's label.

Cartwheel hat of natural colored straw. Brim is wider in front than on back. Trimmed with hatband of wide, black grosgrain ribbon that forms bow in back. Edge of brim trimmed in black grosgrain. Unlined. Retailer's label on inside hatband: "Neiman-Marcus / Dallas" Union label number 852534 to left of retailer's label on inside hatband.

Woman's Chesterfield coat of navy wool. Single breasted with hidden button fly closure; bound buttonholes. Notched lapel with black velvet collar. Long two-piece sleeves with two nonfunctioning buttons on vented cuff. Welt pocket at left breast. Single vent at center back with hidden button closure. Lined in navy silk crepe. Embroidered label at center back neckline: "The first and original / Woman's Chesterfield coat / Designed by Helen Cookman / and belonging to / Mrs. Stanley Marcus" Designer label: Helen Cookman / New York Retailer's label: Neiman-Marcus / Dallas

Red rayon and felt "Christmas theme" blouse and skirt ensemble. a) blouse of red rayon with center front button closures and short sleeves. b) skirt of red felt with holly leaf accents and sequins. Labels in back of skirt read, "A Nelly Tops/Original" and "Neiman Marcus"

Cocktail dress of black chiffon.

Cocktail dress of black crepe. Scooped neckline inset in tan under black Chantilly lace. Empire waistline with inserted contour waist of black velvet and non-functioning self-covered buckle. Street length. Short sleeves; bodice opening and neckline draped in black chiffon. Center back zipper closure; unlined. Designer label: Howard Greer / Beverly Hills Retailer label: Neiman-Marcus

Cocktail dress of black silk with gathered dolman sleeves.

Change purse of pink peach satin with decoratively etched frame of metallic gold. Twist closure. Lined in pink satin. No labels. Width: 4 1/8" Length: 3" Depth: 1/16"

Handbag of beige linen embroidered in multicolored crewel flowers of rust, brown, gold, pink, blue and green. Rectangular brass frame with ball twist clasp (cabochons missing). Single strap handle with metal bead detail. Lining of beige faille with two pleated, elasticized pockets. No labels. Measurements: 29cm L, 17cm H, 2cm W.

Dinner dress of black wool crepe with satin lapels and filigree crepe and velvet inset over tan backing at bustline. Knee-length, half sleeves. Wide inserted waist is piped at top and bottom with knotted bows at center front. Mitered pleats at center front of skirt create draped details. Center back zipper closure; shoulder pads; unlined. Designer label: Howard Greer / Beverly Hills

Dress of black and red wool knit.

Ensemble of black rayon/ cotton and tropical print of green. red. yellow. and purple rayon/ cotton. A) Sun dress has narrow straps. black bodice. slightly gathered skirt is black in front. print in back B) Overblouse of print has short kimono sleeves. backless black cummerbund waist with 4 covered round buttons Designer Label: Pat Premo / Fashion / A Wesley Simpson / Custom Fabric

Dressing gown or robe of purple-red or maroon machine-made lace with floral design. Small round collar in tow pieces that overlap at center back. Center front closure of three loops and one remaining self-covered button. Full-length. Half- length dolman sleeves. Light pink tricot lining. Designer's label at center back neckline: "Odette Barsa / Original"

Handbag of rust red leather trimmed in sterling silver flowers at flip closure, pull tab and at base of handle. Inverted frame; design of woven strips of leather, beading, and sterling silver flowers on exterior front. Interior lining of light tan faille with two elasticized pockets. No labels or markings. Measurements: 23cm L, 18cm H (including closure), 2cm W

Gloves of white kidskin with beige and coral embroidered seaming. Wrist length; 1 snap; beige leather binding at wrist.

Advance pattern 4077 to make a dress with darted skirt, extended shoulders, long or short set-in sleeves, and various necklines, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.

American Thread Company pattern #118 to transfer a "lazy daisy" motif in three versions, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.

Butterick pattern 3436 to make a dress with yoke and bow neckline, front button closure, short set-in sleeves, and short full collar set into pointed waistband, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.

Butterick pattern 3481 to make a one-piece dress with draped wrap skirt and tie at natural waist, front button closure, cap or set-in sleeves, and v-neckline, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.

Butterick pattern 3615 to make a dress with surplice bodice, short or long sleeves, gathering at shoulders, and day length, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.