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Pauline Trigère Collection

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Pauline Trigère Collection

Description

Please click Pauline Trigère Exhibit to return to the exhibit page that contains thumbnail images of all the items in this collection.

Collection Items

  • Off-white silk crepe ensemble with bright pink sequin and silver caviar bead trim. A. Boxy jacket; jewel neckline; hook and eye center front closure; long straight sleeves. B. Pants; no waistband; pink sequin and bead pin-stripe down the outside side seam; beaded border up side seams at hemline; ankle length.
  • Hand-painted silk chiffon evening ensemble of black, green, and burnt orange. A. Evening gown; two layers of chiffon over silk underdress; long, floating sleeves; three box pleats at front of skirt; front closing with loops and covered buttons. B. Hand-rolled silk chiffon triangle scarf.
  • Light green crepe dress; turtleneck collar that ties in back; front of sleeve is kimono style, back is raglan; bust darts; empire waist that drops to natural waistline in back; center back seam with zipper; calf length with fallen hem; lining is a champagne color. Hem is unfinished.
  • White striped jacquard dress and accessories. A. Shift dress; White ground with royal blue vertical lines; jewel neckline; bishop sleeves with unusual cap mounting, 2 button cuff; straight skirt; knee length; china silk lining. B. Belt; 2 inches wide; hook closure. C. Scarf; rectangular.
  • Red blouson silk faille gown; scoop neckline; blouson over-bodice; rhinestone bar trim at waistline; sleeveless; straight skirt; ankle length; deep kick pleat.
  • Black wool suit with green, red, and white slub yarns threaded horizontally through fabric to form stripes. A. Box jacket; square neckline; true double breasted front closure with bound buttonholes; straight sleeves with one button. B. A-line skirt; knee length; zipper broken; missing button at left cuff.
  • A. Navy linen box jacket; patch pockets at hips; convertible collar. B. Navy linen skirt; dirndl style; mock wrap. C. Navy and white striped cotton blouse; flip ties at neck; short sleeves. Missing a button.
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    A. Navy linen box jacket; patch pockets at hips; convertible collar. B. Navy linen skirt; dirndl style; mock wrap. C. Navy and white striped cotton blouse; flip ties at neck; short sleeves. Missing a button.
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    B. Navy linen skirt; dirndl style; mock wrap. C. Navy and white striped cotton blouse; flip ties at neck; short sleeves. Missing a button.

    Worn with jacket (Object ID #1986.10.A) to form three piece ensemble.
  • White silk jacquard dotted ensemble; white ground with splotchy turquoise print. A. Shift dress; jewel neckline; very full bishop sleeves with 3 button cuff; straight skirt; knee length. B. Rectangular scarf
  • Multicolored stylized herringbone print challis dress; pattern in shades of teal, hunter green, cranberry, brown, and black; tent shape; mandarin collar; unusual shaped yoke at front and back; center front invisible zipper closure; bishop sleeves with cuff; flared skirt; knee length.
  • Floral crepe A-line dress; funnel at neck; long sleeves; fabric is bright floral print of turquoise, red, royal blue, and brown on black ground; back of skirt is softly gathered at waistline.
  • Red wool melton ensemble. A. Cardigan style jacket; jewel neckline; three inch inset waistband; 2.25 inch covered button closure at left side front; two mock pocket flaps at hips; straight sleeves. B. Skirt; A-line; grosgrain ribbon waistband; knee length.
  • Gold metallic knit ensemble. A. Evening gown; A-line; jewel neckline; sleeveless; four 1.5 inch covered buttons accented with gold and silver studs/buttonholes at asymmetrical side back closure; A-line skirt; full evening length. Worn with shawl (Object ID #1997.224.B).
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    Gold metallic knit ensemble. A. Evening gown; A-line; jewel neckline; sleeveless; four 1.5 inch covered buttons accented with gold and silver studs/buttonholes at asymmetrical side back closure; A-line skirt; full evening length. B. Shawl; triangular.
  • Green and black print damask shift dress; green ground with black vertical linear design; small cowl collar; straight sleeves with elastic at wrist; straight skirt with side seams that wrap toward the back; knee length.
  • Black and white wool gingham ensemble. A. Princess dress; standing collar; Bias cut; center front bias placket with hidden button/bound buttonhole closure; bishop sleeves; flared skirt with inverted pleats in princess seaming; inseam pockets; knee length.

    Worn with cape (Object ID #1997.252.B) to form two piece ensemble.
  • Black and white wool gingham ensemble. A. Princess dress; standing collar; Bias cut; center front bias placket with hidden button/bound buttonhole closure; bishop sleeves; flared skirt with inverted pleats in princess seaming; inseam pockets; knee length. B. Cape; large gold-tone buckle center front closure; true bias seamline at center back; unlined; knee length.
  • Olive green wool crepe dress; tie at neck; sleeveless; shoulder yoke extends in a curve from neck to waist sides in front and back; center back zipper; A-line skirt; knee length; lined in dark green china silk.
  • Black wool flannel empire gown; narrow straps; ankle length straight skirt; hem trimmed in brown mink; small slits near side hems; center back zipper; lined in black taffeta.