Browse Items (50 total)
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Blouse
Black lace blouse; jewel neckline; long set-in sleeves; center back neck zipper closure; nude china silk lining; hip length.
Worn by donor, Cyma Rubin. -
Blouse
Navy blue silk crepe blouse; round neckline; 2 inch front band with white top-stitching done 1/4 inch apart on diagonal; 3 small buttons on front band; white top-stitching around neckline and sleeve bands; long straight sleeves; 3/8 inch band at bottom of sleeves which buttons. -
Blouse and skirt without jacket
B. Red and ivory check bias blouse; roll collar of ivory bias silk; sleeveless; side zipper closure. C. Ivory silk shantung suit skirt; inverted pleats; hung on silk camisole top; knee length.
Worn with jacket (Object ID #1996.272.a) to form three piece ensemble. -
Coat
Gray plaid double cloth box coat; turned-back collar, self-fabric ties as only front closure; two-piece sleeves, plaid perfectly matched; in-seam side pocket. -
Coat dress
Navy blue wool coat dress; A-line; standing collar with one edge turned back to reveal white satin facing; 2 button with bound buttonhole mock double-breasted front; center back zipper closure; straight set-in sleeves; knee length. -
Coat dress
Ivory saint tent dress with large scale light brown voided silk velvet floral design; very small collar; front and back yoke; 2 button center back closure; invented pleat at center back; bishop sleeves with 1 button cuffs; 2 patch pockets with top flaps at hipline; flared skirt; knee length. -
Cocktail dress
A. Black and white print crepe cocktail dress; bubble dress; plunging neckline; natural waistline; long fitted sleeves; gathered split skirt; skirt, sleeve cuffs, and neckline edged and faced with black and white grosgrain; black and white grosgrain modesty piece; underlined with organza; above the knee length. B. Black and white grosgrain belt; hooks in front. -
Detail of back closures
Ivory saint tent dress with large scale light brown voided silk velvet floral design; very small collar; front and back yoke; 2 button center back closure; invented pleat at center back; bishop sleeves with 1 button cuffs; 2 patch pockets with top flaps at hipline; flared skirt; knee length. -
Detail of back of belt to display closures
Ivory silk twill fit and flare dress; natural waistline; large ruffled collar continues down to waistline; long straight sleeves with cuffs; double belt criss-crosses at center front and secures in back with covered snaps; gathered skirt; mid-calf length; underlined with silk organiza. -
Detail of bolero lining
B. White quilted wool bolero jacket; short sleeves; center front black plastic zipper closure; black satin trim around neckline, sleeves, and hem; wavy hemline at back; black and white gingham lining; peplum type shape at back.
Worn with jumpsuit (Object ID #2014.09.01.a) to form two piece ensemble. -
Detail of front closures
A. Black and white print crepe cocktail dress; bubble dress; plunging neckline; natural waistline; long fitted sleeves; gathered split skirt; skirt, sleeve cuffs, and neckline edged and faced with black and white grosgrain; black and white grosgrain modesty piece; underlined with organza; above the knee length. B. Black and white grosgrain belt; hooks in front. -
Detail of front of dress open to display closures
Ivory silk twill fit and flare dress; natural waistline; large ruffled collar continues down to waistline; long straight sleeves with cuffs; double belt criss-crosses at center front and secures in back with covered snaps; gathered skirt; mid-calf length; underlined with silk organiza. -
Detail of front showing intricate closures
Dark red cotton interlock shirtwaist dress; natural waistline; notched collar; raglan sleeves with 2 button cuffs; shoulder epaulets; center front snap closure; snap closure at left side panel of skirt; gathered skirt; knee length; attached self-fabric soft wrap belt. -
Detail of interior corset
Black wool crepe evening gown; strapless; column silhouette; center back zipper closure; interior corset of black taffeta; skirt has flared piece inserted at sides below knee. -
Detail of jacket lining
Red and black plaid plain weave mohair jacket; checks are two inches square; jewel neckline; cardigan style; single-breasted but with two horizontal rows of three buttons each; buttons are large black plastic; flap pockets on hips; long set-in sleeves; all edges finished in black binding; hip length; lined in red/black check silk, could be reversible.
Worn by donor, Cynthia Lee Jenner. -
Detail of left shoulder of blouse
B. Red and ivory check bias blouse; roll collar of ivory bias silk; sleeveless; side zipper closure.
Worn with jacket (Object ID #1996.272.a) and skirt (Object ID #1996.272.c) to form three piece ensemble. -
Dress
A. Black knit dress with pink, brown, and white paisley print; standing collar; softly gathered bodice; long sleeves with three button cuffs; box pleated skirt, top-stitched. B. Black knit tie belt with pink, brown, and white paisley print. -
Dress
Ivory silk twill fit and flare dress; natural waistline; large ruffled collar continues down to waistline; long straight sleeves with cuffs; double belt criss-crosses at center front and secures in back with covered snaps; gathered skirt; mid-calf length; underlined with silk organiza. -
Dress
Black and purple striped silk crepe dress; chemise style; shirt collar with rounded points; center buttoned placket with 5 black buttons; smocking; shirt sleeves with narrow one button cuffs.