"Private Lives" lingerie ensemble comprising robe, nightgown, full slip, half slip and briefs in powder blue silk crepe and silk Alencon lace. A: Robe; burnoose style; full-length; high neck, hood with banded inset and edge of lace; square yoke with two banded lace insets; raised elasticized waist below yoke; padded shoulders; long balloon sleeves, lace ruffles at cuffs; eight lace button closure down center front yoke. B: Nightgown; full-length; square neckline front and back, edged with lace; bodice with two banded lace insets extending to puff cap sleeves; raised elasticized waist; straight gathered skirt; eight lace button closure down center front bodice. C: Full slip; below-knee length; lace edged sweetheart neckline; spaghetti straps; V insertions at natural waist; lace band at hem. D: Half slip; below-knee length; rolled lace waistband at natural waist, center front cord bow; lace band at hem; four small mother of pearl button proper left side closure. E: Briefs; lightly fitted; short length; lace band at leg openings; four small mother of pearl center front closure. F-G: Pair of sandals; blue silk and silver wrapped floss covered elastic straps across instep and around ankle; vertical silver leather band at instep; silver leather covered heel; peach rayon inner. Stamp, F-G: Gay-Step by Keystone. Part of "Woman of Fashion 1947" presented at the Costume Institute by Bloomingdale's in honor of the department store's 75th anniversary.