Ensemble of blue heathered wool herringbone knit. A) Dress of blue heathered wool herringbone knit with bodice of black jersey knit. Short sleeves. 1 1/2" wide mandarin collar. Center back zipper closure with self-covered button and buttonhole on collar at back. Skirt is street length with slight A-line. Unlined skirt. No labels in dress. B) Fitted jacket of of blue heathered wool herringbone knit. Long sleeves with cuffs of black Persian lamb. V-neckline trimmed in black Persian lamb. Left side closure with two circular black metal buttons at shoulder and four matching button on left side seam. Lined in black silk crepe. Combined designer/retailer label at center back neckline of jacket: "Neiman-Marcus Dallas / Traina-Norell"

Simplicity pattern 1638 to make a two-piece dress with neckline variations, peplum, extended shoulders, and slim skirt, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.

McCall's pattern 6658 to make a one-piece dress with tie or notched collar with front button closure, long cuffed sleeves, and narrow skirt, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.

Simplicity pattern 1685 to make a one-piece dress pattern, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.

Envelope for a McCall ladies' and misses' pattern to make a smock in two lengths with convertible collar, center front button closure, patch pockets and optional belt; includes illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.

Hat of black velvet styled as a cloche. Domed crown with some seaming and "wrinkles" has very small brim of same fabric, with black velvet bow at back as trim. Lined in cream fabric. Retailer's label inside crown: "Neiman-Marcus / Made to Order"

Boater hat of loosely woven natural straw with navy netting and beige veil covering crown. Pink velvet and silk flowers with yellow center and leaves as trim at center front. Lined in yellow net with gold tulle and metallic gold rickrack headband. Combs at sides for securing hat to head.

Fez-style hat of red felt. The cylindrical crown has a flat top into which the sides are pleated to form a rosette with a central circle from which extends the black cord tassel. Unlined.

Brown gabardine suit. a) Suit jacket of brown gaberdine. Long sleeves. Single breasted with three circular brown buttons and bound buttonholes. Two faux flap pockets at yoke with matching, smaller buttons and bound buttonholes. Two lower hacking pockets with matching, smaller buttons and bound buttonholes. V-shaped yoke on back. Lined in rust colored silk. No designer's label. Retailer's label on inside center back neckline: "Nan Duskin / Philadelphia" b) Skirt of brown gaberdine. A-lined shape with left side zipper. Kick pleat at center front seam. Unlined.

Alpine hat of dark green felt hat. Brim slightly turned up. Hatband of lighter green yarn with feather brush on one side with metal bird on handle. One metal hat pin with a stag and doe and a black and red emblem in top right corner. Unlined with leather inner headband. Labels inside crown: "Ludwig Zapf hutmacher Werfen" and "Lanz Salzburg".

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Print of a handwritten note of design measurements.

Evening gown of black crepe with maroon sequin trim. Full-length. Bodice of thin net covered with swirling pattern of magenta purple sequins. Rounded neckline. Short sleeves with shoulder pads. Empire waist has set-in waistband with added butterfly-shaped panel below set-in panel on front. Flared skirt, bias-cut. Left side opening (closure missing); bodice has center front opening with 5 snaps and hook & eye at neckline. Unlined. Designer's label at inside waist: "Balenciaga / 10 Avenue George V Paris" "Made in Paris" label sewn below designer's label.

Painting of yellow, red, blue and dark green with thin black illustrations of triangles, squares and circle.

Hat made of white stitched, quilted cotton. Crownless. Hat constructed of circular piece with tucks at left and right back. Interior wire support covered with matching grosgrain ribbon. Maker's label: "Henrys / Dallas"

Skirt suit ensemble of brown gaberdine wool. A) Jacket with crescent shaped flap accents and pockets. Slightly fitted; hip length; rounded collar with no lapels. Center front closure of small, self-covered buttons divided into three groups of three; bound buttonholes. Lined in rust colored crepe. Designer Label: Ted Stein Retailer Label: French Room / Younkers Textile Label: Forstmann / 100% Virgin Wool B) Skirt of matching wool. Straight; calf-length; left side zipper with self-covered button and bound buttonhole on waistband. Unlined. No labels. C) Blouse of ecru rayon crepe with floral embroidery and lace inserts. Peter Pan collar; flutter sleeves; four tucks at front waist. Center front closure of shank pearl buttons. Partial label at center back collar: "Abalene / ...."

Simplicity pattern 1571 to make a one-piece dress with scalloped neckline, front button closure, various sleeve lengths, and narrow skirt, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.

Wedding gown of ivory rayon satin with sweetheart neckline trimmed in a band of crimped rayon surrounded with pearl beads; fabric is gathered into seams below bust; long Juliet sleeves taper to wrist and have pointed end with satin button closure; pointed waistline with full-length skirt gathered into piped waistline; long train. Accompanied by a beaded crown or circlet of white beaded flowers, and a veil of fine white tulle with half circle headband at crown.

Overblouse of white birds-eye pique cotton. Center front closure of six plastic buttons with white centers. Tabs at rounded neckline and waist have matching buttons at V-shaped ends. Cap sleeves. Unlined; shoulder pads. No labels.

Peignoir robe of pink textured satin. Elbow length sleeves; surplice opening to left with wraparound skirt; full length. Gathers at natural waist. Line of openwork fagoting at front sides from shoulders to ruffle at hem. Skirt opening and hem have ruffle of machine embroidered net lace with pink scalloped edges and embroidered lilies of the valley. No labels.

Overblouse of white cotton with teal-colored windowpane plaid and black line accents. Rounded neckline; long dolman sleeves with vented cuffs and closure of two buttons and loops; underarm gussets. Extra fabric at left hip to create large bow. Center back zipper and left side snap closures; shoulder pads.

Evening dress/formal of brightly colored hand-painted cotton. Sweetheart neckline; sleeveless with narrow shoulder straps. Full length, A-line skirt with double rows of padded hem. Left side hook & loop closure; unlined. Loops at sides indicate missing belt. Retailer label: Neiman-Marcus

Street suit of gray wool. A daytime or street suit consisting of two pieces. Excellent example of chiaroscuro work. A) Jacket with squared padded shoulders, no collar, and long sleeves. Opening along the central front, the jacket has a series of 5 hook-and-eye closures. A band that extends from upper left, across opening, and secures through a wide loop just below the right shoulder. The jacket is lined in a peach/mauve silk. At center back of inside neckline is designer's label: "Adrian / Original" Retailer's label at right inside seam: "Frost Bros. / San Antonio". B) Straight skirt was originally just below knee length, but has been lengthened by the addition of material almost matching the lining of the jacket. The skirt has a center back zipper closure. It is currently unlined, but has evidence of the alterations. No labels, possibly removed.

Maid's uniform of white polyester/cotton blend with light green stripes. Below-knee-length, with short sleeves. White collar and cuffs with scalloped edging. Center front opening on bodice with hidden snap at throat an 4 small circular mother-of-pearl style buttons. Natural waist waistband of self, with single button off-center to left. Skirt with front opening from button to hem, with hidden snaps behind placket. Skirt with slight pleating at front sides to waistband, and cut to create fullness/ A-line. Small patch pocket at upper left breast, two large diagonally-opening slit pockets at hips. Maker's label at inside back collar: "White Swan / Uniforms", with care instructions on reverse