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Detail of front closures
Black silk tissue taffeta party dress; wide scoop neckline; short kimono sleeves with gussets, asymmetrical 4 black button closure; gathered skirt into natural waist, very wide; skirt slit to hem at opening; bow on front left thigh; back bodice has asymmetrical neckline and 4 waist darts; probably was worn with a belt. No label.
Worn by Jane Bradley Pettit. -
Party dress
Black silk tissue taffeta party dress; wide scoop neckline; short kimono sleeves with gussets, asymmetrical 4 black button closure; gathered skirt into natural waist, very wide; skirt slit to hem at opening; bow on front left thigh; back bodice has asymmetrical neckline and 4 waist darts; probably was worn with a belt. No label.
Worn by Jane Bradley Pettit. -
Evening jacket
Multicolored sequined evening jacket; cardigan style; silk shell with rayon lining; jewel neckline; long sleeves; hook at neck; covered in black and magenta sequins; white and gold tubular beads; triangles around neck and edges; 4 white circles on center front bottom edges. Label: "Black Tie Oleg Cassini".
Worn by Jane Bradley Pettit.Tags 1990s, 2000s, beads, black, evening wear, gold, jacket, Jane Bradley Pettit, magenta, Oleg Cassini, pink, rayon, sequins, silk, white -
Detail of back double zipper closure and tag
Black synthetic faille cocktail dress; black and gold lace rolled collar; princess line tunic; lace pleated skirt; long sleeves with lace cuff; center back zipper. Label: "Bob Mackie".
Worn by Jane Bradley Pettit.Tags black, Bob Mackie, cocktail dress, dress, evening gown, faille, gold, Jane Bradley Pettit, lace, synthetic -
Detail of underdress and inside seams
Black synthetic faille cocktail dress; black and gold lace rolled collar; princess line tunic; lace pleated skirt; long sleeves with lace cuff; center back zipper. Label: "Bob Mackie".
Worn by Jane Bradley Pettit.Tags black, Bob Mackie, cocktail dress, dress, evening gown, faille, gold, Jane Bradley Pettit, lace, synthetic -
Cocktail dress
Black synthetic faille cocktail dress; black and gold lace rolled collar; princess line tunic; lace pleated skirt; long sleeves with lace cuff; center back zipper. Label: "Bob Mackie".
Worn by Jane Bradley Pettit.Tags 1990s, 2000s, black, Bob Mackie, cocktail dress, dress, evening gown, faille, gold, Jane Bradley Pettit, lace, synthetic -
Cocktail dress
Light blue synthetic faille (triacetate and polyester blend) cocktail dress; scarf neck ties in back; straight, long sleeves have 5 rows of white beads; center back zipper; knee length. Label: "Bob Mackie".
Worn by Jane Bradley Pettit.Tags 1990s, 2000s, beads, blue, Bob Mackie, cocktail dress, dress, faille, Jane Bradley Pettit, polyester, synthetic, triacetate, white -
Two piece ensemble
A. White twill evening suit jacket; standing collar covered in white tube beads; long 2-piece sleeves; 7 buttons at center front; 2 welt pockets, welts covered in beads; 8 buttons on sleeve vent. B. White twill evening suit skirt; waist facing; white beads down side seams; knee length.
Worn by Jane Bradley Pettit. -
George W. Bush and Laura Bush stand before the Blue Room Christmas tree
President George W. Bush and Laura Bush stand before the Blue Room Christmas Tree Sunday, December 8, 2002 prior to hosting a reception for the Kennedy Center Honorees. Mrs. Bush is wearing a floor length gown designed by Arnold Scaasi. White House photo by Eric Draper. -
Arnold Scaasi
Arnold Scaasi in his office at the Stanford White House in New York City. The sketch at lower right is of Lauren Bacall's feather dress and coat. -
Blouse and skirt without jacket and stole
A. Mustard yellow silk charmeuse camisole; one left shoulder strap; hand-picked left side zipper closure; strap and band around chest are channel quilted; unlined. C. Gray silk charmeuse gathered skirt; straight waistband; hand-picked left side zipper closure; wrap-around opening in front; unlined; floor length. Label: "Christian Dior Boutique Couture".
Worn with jacket (Object ID #2013.03.07.b) and stole (Object ID #2013.03.07.d) to form four piece ensemble. -
Four piece ensemble
A. Mustard yellow silk charmeuse camisole; one left shoulder strap; hand-picked left side zipper closure; strap and band around chest are channel quilted; unlined. B. Gray silk charmeuse kimono style boxy jacket; no neck band, edge is simply overcast; 3/4 length boxy sleeves; knee length; unlined. C. Gray silk charmeuse gathered skirt; straight waistband; hand-picked left side zipper closure; wrap-around opening in front; unlined; floor length. D. Gray silk charmeuse stole; 20 inches wide and 81 inches long; not lined; seam at center back. Label: "Christian Dior Boutique Couture". -
Coat
Coral wool bouclé coat; 3.5 inch roll collar; long sleeves with small turned-back cuffs; A-line cut; inverted pleat at center back; self-fabric belt tied at center back; Princess style front with two large button closures; knee length; lined in coral taffeta. No label. -
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Detail of back closures
Pale yellow silk chiffon day dress; scoop neckline; long bishop sleeves; pleating throughout; dark yellow snakeskin bands at natural waistline and bust; snakeskin bands are buttoned at center front; center back zipper closure with small snaps holding pleats; skirt is lined in chiffon; underdress is silk crepe; mid-calf length; tears on left and right sleeves; water stains on sleeves and front.
From Marc Bohan for Christian Dior Spring/Summer 1970 collection. -
Dress
Pale yellow silk chiffon day dress; scoop neckline; long bishop sleeves; pleating throughout; dark yellow snakeskin bands at natural waistline and bust; snakeskin bands are buttoned at center front; center back zipper closure with small snaps holding pleats; skirt is lined in chiffon; underdress is silk crepe; mid-calf length; tears on left and right sleeves; water stains on sleeves and front.
From Marc Bohan for Christian Dior Spring/Summer 1970 collection. -
Dress
Multicolored printed silk chiffon day dress in rust, purple, green, hot pink, black, gold, and orange speckled with white; front and back in black; long bishop sleeves with two buttons; high draped collar; drop waistline; pleated full skirt; back zipper closure; bright green double silk satin ribbon belt with bow; beige crepe inner skirt from waistline; short length. Appraisal #61.
From Marc Bohan for House of Dior's Spring/Summer 1969 collection. -
Detail of front of jacket
A. Blue plain weave linen jacket; jewel neckline; four plastic button closure down center front; long set-in sleeves; seam over bust; waist length; pleated blue silk chiffon scarf sewn to neck back; lined in silk taffeta. B. Blue plain weave linen dress; linen dress attached to silk taffeta bodice; scoop neckline; sleeveless; A-line skirt; knee length.
Marc Bohan for Christian Dior Spring/Summer 1966 collection. -
Detail of double zipper at back of dress
B. Blue plain weave linen dress; linen dress attached to silk taffeta bodice; scoop neckline; sleeveless; A-line skirt; knee length.
Worn with jacket (Object ID #2011.19.02.a) to form two piece ensemble.
Marc Bohan for Christian Dior Spring/Summer 1966 collection. -
Dress without jacket
B. Blue plain weave linen dress; linen dress attached to silk taffeta bodice; scoop neckline; sleeveless; A-line skirt; knee length.
Worn with jacket (Object ID #2011.19.02.a) to form two piece ensemble.
Marc Bohan for Christian Dior Spring/Summer 1966 collection.