Browse Items (161 total)

• Sweater and skirt without shawl

  A. Burgundy knit synthetic blend sweater; cowl neckline; long sleeves; back zipper closure. B. Multicolored striped pleated knit skirt; horizontal strip bands of hot pink, wine red, and burgundy; wrap construction; tie at side front; long.
  
  Worn with shawl (Object ID #1982.166.c) to form three piece ensemble.

  Tags blouse, burgundy, knit, Mollie Parnis, red, skirt, stripes, synthetic

• Three piece ensemble

  A. Burgundy knit synthetic blend sweater; cowl neckline; long sleeves; back zipper closure. B. Multicolored striped pleated knit skirt; horizontal strip bands of hot pink, wine red, and burgundy; wrap construction; tie at side front; long. C. Burgundy knit shawl; half circle shape; trimmed with 2 dark red bands.

  Tags 1970s, blouse, burgundy, ensemble, knit, Mollie Parnis, red, shawl, skirt, stripes, synthetic

• Blouse

  Taupe silk crepe day blouse; jewel neckline; appliqué strips criss-cross at center front neckline; sleeveless; three snaps at back.

  Tags 1940s, Adrian, beige, blouse, brown, crepe, Gilbert Adrian, silk, taupe

• Blouse

  Rust colored silk crepe blouse; jewel neckline; sleeveless; center back metal zipper closure; gathers on raglan sleeve line in front; bottom part is brown silk crepe; not lined.

  Tags 1940s, Adrian, blouse, crepe, Gilbert Adrian, orange, rust, silk

• Two piece ensemble

  A. Black sheer crepe blouse with blue and white floral print; long straight sleeves with cuffs; button closure on cuffs; center front button closure hidden by placket; attached tie at neck. B. Blue wool wrap skirt; abstract shape appliqués on center front made of crepe blouse fabric, black and white checked fabric, and abstract floral print in black, orange, pink, and purple; appliqués bordered by olive green leather trim with pinked edges; two interior hook and bar closures.

  Tags 1970s, 1980s, black, blouse, blue, crepe, ensemble, floral, Koos van den Akker, leather, multicolored, patchwork, skirt, wool

• Blouse and skirt without jacket

  B. Brown wool suit skirt; inverted pleats released at hipline; mid-calf length. C. Brown and white diagonal plaid print satin blouse; high gathered neckline; long sleeves.
  
  Worn with jacket (Object ID #1994.124.a) to form three piece ensemble.
  
  From Koos Van Den Akker's Fall 1981 collection.

  Tags blouse, brown, ensemble, Koos van den Akker, plaid, satin, skirt, suit, wool

• Three piece ensemble

  A. Brown wool suit jacket; fitted; funnel neckline; contrasting yoke with top-stitching; bias binding in loop pattern; center front button closure; long sleeves. B. Brown wool suit skirt; inverted pleats released at hipline; mid-calf length. C. Brown and white diagonal plaid print satin blouse; high gathered neckline; long sleeves.
  
  From Koos Van Den Akker's Fall 1981 collection.

  Tags 1980s, blouse, brown, ensemble, jacket, Koos van den Akker, plaid, satin, skirt, suit, wool

• Two piece ensemble

  A. Multicolored printed wool challis blouse of various fabrics; primary fabric is gray, white, purple, green, gold, and dark red floral print; jewel neckline with tie closure; raglan sleeves gathered at wrists; hip length; seams covered with black printed with white and red triangles. B. Multicolored printed wool challis skirt of various fabrics; primary fabric is black with blue and pink floral print and band of yellow at top; hip yoke is gray, white, purple, green, gold, and dark red floral print; straight waistband; gathered at hip; mid-calf length.

  Tags 1970s, 1980s, blouse, challis, ensemble, floral, Koos van den Akker, multicolored, patchwork, skirt, wool

• Two piece ensemble

  A. Light orange crepe and satin striped blouse; band collar with ties at center front; appliqués of floral print fabrics edged in khaki colored silk tape on chest; fabrics are black and white floral, burgundy and white floral, and pink and blue floral on gray ground; dropped armscyes; long full sleeves finished with elastic wrists; hip length; unlined. B. Brown linen skirt with appliqués throughout; appliqués are floral prints edged with khaki silk tape; A-line; straight waistband; zipper closure; unlined; mid-calf length.
  
  Worn by donor, Cynthia Lee Jenner.

  Tags 1970s, 1980s, blouse, brown, crepe, ensemble, Koos van den Akker, linen, multicolored, orange, patchwork, silk, skirt

• Two piece ensemble

  A. Light orange crepe and satin striped blouse; band collar with ties at center front; appliques of floral print fabrics edged in khaki colored silk tape on chest; fabrics are black and white floral, burgundy and white floral, and pink and blue floral on gray ground; dropped armseyes; long full sleeves finished with elastic wrists; hip length; unlined. B. Brown linen skirt with appliques throughout; appliques are floral prints edged with khaki silk tape; A-line; straight waistband; zipper closure; unlined; mid-calf length.
  
  Worn by donor, Cynthia Lee Jenner.

  Tags blouse, brown, crepe, ensemble, Koos van den Akker, linen, multicolored, orange, patchwork, silk, skirt

• Blouse back without vest

  A. Rust colored plain weave blouse; floral print of yellow beige, pink, beige, and blue mums and petunias and green leaves; attached tie at neck; shoulder yoke; center front placket with red button invisible opening; set-in pleated sleeves with band cuffs; one red button on each cuff, each side is missing an additional button; hip length.
  
  Worn with skirt (Object ID #2008.12.02.b) and vest (Object ID #2008.12.02.c) to form three piece ensemble.
  
  Worn by donor, Cynthia Lee Jenner.

  Tags blouse, floral, Koos van den Akker, multicolored, orange, plain weave

• Blouse front without vest

  A. Rust colored plain weave blouse; floral print of yellow beige, pink, beige, and blue mums and petunias and green leaves; attached tie at neck; shoulder yoke; center front placket with red button invisible opening; set-in pleated sleeves with band cuffs; one red button on each cuff, each side is missing an additional button; hip length.
  
  Worn with skirt (Object ID #2008.12.02.b) and vest (Object ID #2008.12.02.c) to form three piece ensemble.
  
  Worn by donor, Cynthia Lee Jenner.

  Tags blouse, floral, Koos van den Akker, multicolored, orange, plain weave

• Three piece ensemble

  A. Rust colored plain weave blouse; floral print of yellow beige, pink, beige, and blue mums and petunias and green leaves; attached tie at neck; shoulder yoke; center front placket with red button invisible opening; set-in pleated sleeves with band cuffs; one red button on each cuff, each side is missing an additional button; hip length. B. Rust colored plain weave skirt; small pleats; straight waistband; zipper closure; two tiers edged in khaki colored tape and black floral print; mid-calf length; unlined. C. Multicolored plain weave sweater vest; knitted from fabric tape; stockinette stitch throughout; rib stitch at V-neckline, armscyes, and bottom band.
  
  Worn by donor, Cynthia Lee Jenner.

  Tags 1980s, 1990s, blouse, ensemble, floral, Koos van den Akker, multicolored, orange, plain weave, skirt, vest

• Two piece ensemble

  A. Black print plain weave cotton blouse with red, green, yellow, and white leaf pattern; Dolman sleeves in one with blouse; drawstring neckline. B. Red linen weave rayon skirt with floral and block print cotton apron; narrow apron is oval shaped; bright yellow geometric stitched hip panels; stitched-down loose panel in back reveals cotton printed and stitched panels; red waistband.

  Tags 1980s, 1990s, black, blouse, cotton, ensemble, floral, Koos van den Akker, multicolored, patchwork, rayon, red, skirt

• Two piece ensemble

  A. Multicolored silk georgette blouse; many different fabrics, primarily black printed with flakes of pale yellow, pink, pale lavender, and pale aqua; standing collar edged in black lace; black front tie with metallic gold stripes; long set-in sleeves button at wrists; seams covered with metallic gold striped fabric; upper part of sleeves is abstract print of stripes and curves in many colors; black fabric yoke with polka dots at back, yoke has ruffle edged in black lace; gathered at waist. B. Multicolored silk georgette pants; many different fabrics, primarily black printed with flakes of pale yellow, pink, pale lavender, and pale aqua; gathered at waist; slim to ankle.

  Tags 1980s, 1990s, black, blouse, blue, ensemble, georgette, Koos van den Akker, lace, multicolored, pants, pink, purple, silk, yellow

• Detail of pinafore clasp at shoulder

  White organdy blouse; high neckline; multicolored floral embroidery; bishop sleeves with cuff; satin bow at front yoke; red satin decorative buttons. B. Black velvet skirt; pinafore style; multicolored floral embroidery at bottom; mid-length; attached to blouse with several anchoring threads at waist.
  
  Likely from Donald Brooks's Fall 1970 collection.

  Tags black, blouse, Donald Brooks, dress, embroidery, floral, organdy, pinafore, skirt, velvet, white

• Dress

  White organdy blouse; high neckline; multicolored floral embroidery; bishop sleeves with cuff; satin bow at front yoke; red satin decorative buttons. B. Black velvet skirt; pinafore style; multicolored floral embroidery at bottom; mid-length; attached to blouse with several anchoring threads at waist.
  
  Likely from Donald Brooks's Fall 1970 collection.

  Tags 1970s, black, blouse, Donald Brooks, dress, embroidery, floral, organdy, pinafore, skirt, velvet, white

• Two piece ensemble with shirt untucked

  A. Navy blue cotton tailored blouse; print of orange and white circles with navy segments inside; button front. B. Navy blue cotton yoked skirt; print of orange and white circles with navy segments inside; button front; flared; mid-calf length.
  
  Ensemble is in "Karkki" print, created by Pentti Rinta.

  Tags blouse, blue, circles, cotton, Karkki, Marimekko, navy, orange, Pentti Rinta, shirt, skirt, white

• Two piece ensemble

  A. Navy blue cotton tailored blouse; print of orange and white circles with navy segments inside; button front. B. Navy blue cotton yoked skirt; print of orange and white circles with navy segments inside; button front; flared; mid-calf length.
  
  Ensemble is in "Karkki" print, created by Pentti Rinta.

  Tags 1970s, blouse, blue, circles, cotton, Karkki, Marimekko, navy, orange, Pentti Rinta, shirt, skirt, white

• Four piece ensemble

  A. Orange silk chiffon blouse with stripes of satin and rows of gold threads; printed strips of floral motif in yellow, turquoise, and purple; low scoop neckline with ruffle; full gathered long sleeves end in ruffle at wrists; hip length; unlined. B. Orange crepe long skirt with all-over floral print in greens, oranges, and metallic gold; gathered; gold smocking at waist; hem finished in gold thread; elastic at waistband has stretched out. C. Orange silk chiffon camisole; spaghetti straps. D. Gold and orange rope belt; two gold tassels.
  
  Worn by donor, Janet Falk. From Oscar de la Renta's Spring/Summer 1982 collection.

  Tags 1980s, belt, blouse, camisole, chiffon, crepe, ensemble, gold, orange, Oscar de la Renta, silk, skirt, tassel