Mary McFadden Collection
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Mary McFadden Collection
Description
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Collection Items
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Two piece ensemble
Beige brocade with paisley figures and rhinestones throughout cocktail ensemble. A. Jacket; mandarin collar; center front opening with no closures; long set-in sleeves; lined in beige silk. B. Skirt; straight silhouette; narrow waistband; side centered zipper closure; lined in beige silk; knee length.
Worn by donor, Janet Falk. -
Two piece ensemble
A. Black floral brocade cocktail jacket with flowers in pink, purple, and maroon and metallic gold leaves; standing collar; zipper front closure; long set-in sleeves; bodice very fitted at waist; lined in black silk; just below waist length. B. Maroon silk taffeta cocktail bubble skirt; three rows of ruffles at hem; contour waistband; side zipper closure; above the knee length.
Worn by donor, Janet Falk. -
Detail of skirt waistband
B. Maroon silk taffeta cocktail bubble skirt; three rows of ruffles at hem; contour waistband; side zipper closure; above the knee length.
Worn by donor, Janet Falk. -
Dress
Black silk crepe shift dress; teal satin edging around collar, sleeves, and hem; long sleeves; center back zipper closure.
Worn by Mrs. Alfred Harvey Drake. -
Skirt
Silver moiré silk evening skirt; balloon style; narrow waistband; side centered zipper closure; gathers at waist; gathered on hem to shorter white lining; ankle length.
Worn by donor, Janet Falk. -
Blouse
Teal silk damask blouse; shiny ground with matte irregular, slightly pleated areas that are longer horizontally; resembles a landscape; jewel neckline; center back zipper closure; yoke in front and back comes to mid chest, edge unfinished; long bishop sleeves gathered to narrow cuffs; hip length; unlined.
Worn by donor, Janet Falk. -
Three piece ensemble
A. Quilted raspberry red silk jacket; jewel neckline; center front opening with no closures; center section is longer than sides; long set-in sleeves; no facings, just silk bindings; unlined. B. Red silk crepe blouse; high turned-down collar; center back zipper closure; long set-in sleeves with zippers at wrists; organza shoulder pads; hip length. C. Red, dark green, beige, and dark blue challis skirt with leaf print; narrow waistband; side zipper closure; side slit at knee; lined in black silk; knee length; no label.
Worn by donor, Janet Falk -
Blouse and skirt without jacket
B. Red silk crepe blouse; high turned-down collar; center back zipper closure; long set-in sleeves with zippers at wrists; organza shoulder pads; hip length. C. Red, dark green, beige, and dark blue challis skirt with leaf print; narrow waistband; side zipper closure; side slit at knee; lined in black silk; knee length; no label.
Worn with jacket (Object ID #2009.11.50.a) to form three piece ensemble.
Worn by donor, Janet Falk -
Coat
A. Multicolored silk taffeta coat; screen-printed in geometric motifs with large areas of light blue; large green diamond shape at front waist; on chest is floral motif in dark blue within pink purple octagon; jewel neckline; center front opening; long set-in sleeves; below knee length; lined in yellow taffeta. B. Self-fabric belt; 2 hook and bar closures.
Worn by donor, Janet Falk. -
Detail of coat lining
A. Multicolored silk taffeta coat; screen-printed in geometric motifs with large areas of light blue; large green diamond shape at front waist; on chest is floral motif in dark blue within pink purple octagon; jewel neckline; center front opening; long set-in sleeves; below knee length; lined in yellow taffeta.
Worn with belt (Object ID #2009.11.55.b)
Worn by donor, Janet Falk. -
Two piece ensemble
Light blue silk noil ensemble. A. Blouse; jewel neckline; sleeveless; center back zipper closure; lined in light blue china silk; hip length. B. Straight skirt; gathered into straight waistband; side zipper closure; lined in light blue china silk; knee length.
Worn by donor, Janet Falk. -
Detail of blouse untucked
Light blue silk noil ensemble. A. Blouse; jewel neckline; sleeveless; center back zipper closure; lined in light blue china silk; hip length. B. Straight skirt; gathered into straight waistband; side zipper closure; lined in light blue china silk; knee length.
Worn by donor, Janet Falk. -
Jacket
White abstract print silk taffeta evening jacket; large abstract figures silk-screened onto jacket with horizontal rows of purple, dark pink, orange, and aqua; V-neckline; center front opening ties to gold leaf button; long set-in sleeves; vertical quilting lines; lined in white silk; hip length.
Worn by donor, Janet Falk. -
Two piece ensemble
A. Aqua pleated silk evening blouse; purple and peacock blue silk-screened vaguely Indian motifs outlined in white; jewel neckline with narrow tie, slit to chest; narrow set-in sleeves end in tied knot; deep center front slit from waist to hem; unlined; knee length. B. White china silk evening pants; no waistband; center back zipper closure; lined; ankle length.
Worn by donor, Janet Falk. -
Jacket
White abstract print silk taffeta evening jacket; large abstract figures silk-screened in turquoise on left sleeve and right front; jewel neckline; center front opening with no closures; long set-in sleeves; fitted through waist; vertical quilting lines; lined in white silk; thigh length. Originally worn with belt (Object ID #2009.11.54.b), but belt is missing.
Worn by donor, Janet Falk. -
Detail of interior of bolero
Turquoise silk evening bolero jacket covered with clear iridescent sequins; jewel neckline; long set-in sleeves; center front zipper closure, zipper sticks when closing; padded shoulders; unlined.
Detail shot shows how sequins are attached. -
Ensemble
White pleated silk evening ensemble. B. Skirt; stitched to cord at waist; side zipper closure; unlined; ankle length. C. Blouse; sleeveless. E. Belt; 2.5 inches wide; underside of tan leather. Part of a larger ensemble with blouse (Object ID #2009.11.48.a) and belt (Object ID #2009.11.48.d).
Worn by donor, Janet Falk. -
Blouse and belt
A. Sheer off-white organza evening blouse; peasant style; short horizontal gold and silver threads; jewel neckline ties at back; round shoulder yoke, body and sleeves gathered and added on top of yoke; full long sleeves gathered into tied cuffs; unlined; hip length. D. Gold rope belt crocheted around two lengths of gold and white fabric-covered cord. Part of a larger ensemble with skirt (Object ID #2009.11.48.b), blouse (Object ID #2009.11.48.c), and belt (Object ID #2009.11.48.e).
Worn by donor, Janet Falk. -
Skirt
Pale beige muslin skirt with zig-zag rows of basket weave; rows are closer together near hem; straight waistband; side zipper closure; straight silhouette; lined in yellow silk; knee length. Worn as an ensemble with blouse (Object ID #2009.11.57), jacket (Object ID #2009.11.59), and scarf (Object ID #2009.11.60).
Worn by donor, Janet Falk.