Browse Items (70 total)
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Suit
A. Navy blue crepe suit jacket with white daisy print; flat collar; 4 navy blue plastic buttons at center front; long set in sleeves; flap pockets on high hip; lined in navy blue crepe. B. Navy blue crepe suit skirt with white daisy print; straight silhouette; straight waistband; new nylon zipper. -
Detail of label
Burgundy rayon crepe day dress; square neckline; long raglan sleeves with covered buttons at wrists; stitching thread is lighter than fabric color; hand-overcasting in heavy thread; bias cut; seamlines across hips; not lined; multicolored Eastern European-inspired cross-stitch floral embroidery, in strips on bodice neckline and top of sleeves; rows of faggotting near embroidery; mid-calf length. Label: "Adaptation Mainbocher Paris". -
Dress
Burgundy rayon crepe day dress; square neckline; long raglan sleeves with covered buttons at wrists; stitching thread is lighter than fabric color; hand-overcasting in heavy thread; bias cut; seamlines across hips; not lined; multicolored Eastern European-inspired cross-stitch floral embroidery, in strips on bodice neckline and top of sleeves; rows of faggotting near embroidery; mid-calf length. Label: "Adaptation Mainbocher Paris". -
Gown without capelet
A. Black crepe and fringe evening gown; cowl neckline at front; deep V-neckline at back; thin straps wrapped with fringe; straight silhouette; fringe starts at hips and goes down to floor; applied on base in chevron pattern; floor length.
Worn with capelet (Object ID #2015.03.01.b) to form two piece evening ensemble.
This ensemble was given to the donor's mother by a wealthy lady she worked for in New York City in the 1920s and '30s. The woman's identity is unknown. A bolduc was found on back of tag with words "Mrs. Vreeland". This dress might have belonged to Diane Vreeland, although this is not confirmed. -
Two piece evening ensemble
A. Black crepe and fringe evening gown; cowl neckline at front; deep V-neckline at back; thin straps wrapped with fringe; straight silhouette; fringe starts at hips and goes down to floor; applied on base in chevron pattern; floor length. B. Black crepe and fringe capelet; fringe applied to base in chevron pattern; hem of capelet is also chevron shaped; center front opening with snap closure at neck; label: "Mainbocher, 12 Avenue George V a Paris"; twill tape bolduc on back of label: "21381- Mrs. Vreeland".
This ensemble was given to the donor's mother by a wealthy lady she worked for in New York City in the 1920s and '30s. The woman's identity is unknown. A bolduc was found on back of tag with words "Mrs. Vreeland". This dress might have belonged to Diane Vreeland, although this is not confirmed. -
Dress
A. Purple silk chiffon dress; scoop neckline in front and L-shaped neckline in back; sleeveless; dropped waistline; bias cut skirt; ankle length. B. Purple silk crepe slip; scoop neckline in front and L-shaped neckline in back, customized to match dress.
Worn by a member of the Kohler or House families. -
Dress
Multicolored monet style floral print silk crepe dress; V-neckline with ruching; criss-cross bodice is entirely tucked; short sleeves, padded; full skirt, entirely vertical tucked; ruching at hem.
Worn by Julilly House Kohler. -
Dress without bolero from back
A. Bronze wool crepe evening gown; camisole bodice with sequin band; bodice pleated to midriff band; skirt pleated to midriff band.
Worn with bolero (Object ID #1986.132.b) to form two piece evening ensemble.
Worn by Julilly House Kohler. -
Dress without bolero from front
A. Bronze wool crepe evening gown; camisole bodice with sequin band; bodice pleated to midriff band; skirt pleated to midriff band.
Worn with bolero (Object ID #1986.132.b) to form two piece evening ensemble.
Worn by Julilly House Kohler. -
Two piece evening ensemble
A. Bronze wool crepe evening gown; camisole bodice with sequin band; bodice pleated to midriff band; skirt pleated to midriff band. B. Tan wool crepe evening bolero jacket; padded shoulders; gold sequin trim.
Worn by Julilly House Kohler. -
Evening gown
Purple and magenta silk crepe evening gown; deep V-neckline in back; sleeveless; scarf piece caught at center front neckline, forms sleeve caps; gored skirt; twisted attached belt.
Worn by Julilly House Kohler.
Myrtie Robertson, the designer, was from or based in Milwaukee. -
Dress
Black embroidered crepe back satin dress; multicolored floral embroidery motif, predominantly in pink; low square neckline, filled in with needle tulle; sleeveless; scalloped hem; under tier of black tulle.
Worn by a member of the Kohler or House families. -
Dress
A. Ivory 4 ply crepe shirtdress; large roll collar; 3 tucks on each side of opening; center front closure of covered buttons down length of dress; long set-in shirt sleeves with cuff; no waist definition or seams; backed in white acetate; long. B. Black satin ribbon belt; stitched to center back and sides of dress. -
Jumpsuit without bolero
A. Black crepe jumpsuit; satin trim around neckline and armholes; sleeveless; princess seaming; long pants; wide-legged; center back zipper and hook and eye closure.
Worn with bolero (Object ID #2014.09.01.b) to form two piece ensemble. -
Two piece ensemble
A. Black crepe jumpsuit; satin trim around neckline and armholes; sleeveless; princess seaming; long pants; wide-legged; center back zipper and hook and eye closure. 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. -
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. -
Evening gown
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. -
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. -
Dress
A. Tan floral crepe shift dress; printed pastel blue, pink, and orange flowers; mid-calf length; black jewel neckline; very short kimono sleeves; black and lime green trim at sleeve hems; bottom is pink quilted with 3D pink and purple flowers; black strip of fabric dividing upper and lower fabrics; strip of orange velvet in middle of quilted fabric; hemline finished and lined with pale lime green strip of fabric. B. Black crepe sash; 48 inches long; pink stitching; pale green trim; rounded edges.