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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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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 -
Skirt without blouse
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.
Worn with blouse (Object ID #2004.03.09.a) to form two piece ensemble. -
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. -
Dress
A. Multicolored cotton voile dress in five different prints; dominant colors are pink, white, light blue, and black; bias binding used as design element; peasant style; scoop neckline; natural waistline; raglan sleeves; lace trim; apron-like effect on gathered skirt; mid-calf length. B. Red and black checked cotton voile belt. -
Dress
A. Blue and gold plaid wool dress; scoop neckline; long kimono sleeves; flared skirt with elastic waist; center panel on bodice of patchwork and quilting. B. Pink print wool belt; matches patchwork on dress. -
Dress
Multicolored floral print challis dress; main print is black ground with white, sage green, and purple small flowers; black tie at neck with white dots; burgundy and lavender floral print lawn sleeves, long and full shape; upside-down U-shaped appliqué edged with mustard yellow seam binding tape at skirt front; long skirt has 2 rows of ruffles; top ruffle edged in black lace, bottom ruffle edged in white lace; no waist definition; no label. -
Dress without coat and belt
A. Multicolored day dress; wool knit solid black bodice; wool twill skirt with multicolored large scale nature print; image of large flowers in pink, coral, and orange with black centers, light and dark green leaves, yellow and light purple butterflies, and black and white birds with orange wings, all on a dark purple ground; skirt has 1.25 inch wide black cord piping trim down the side seams and around hem; bodice has long sleeves, bust darts, and 1.75 inch wide turtleneck; sleeves have 4 inch long vertical zipper closures on inner cuffs; center back has 22 inch zipper closure, which begins below turtleneck.
Worn with coat (Object ID #2025.02.08.b) and belt (Object ID #2025.02.08.c) to form three piece ensemble.
From Donald Brooks's Fall 1970 collection. -
Three piece ensemble
A. Multicolored day dress; wool knit solid black bodice; wool twill skirt with multicolored large scale nature print; image of large flowers in pink, coral, and orange with black centers, light and dark green leaves, yellow and light purple butterflies, and black and white birds with orange wings, all on a dark purple ground; skirt has 1.25 inch wide black cord piping trim down the side seams and around hem; bodice has long sleeves, bust darts, and 1.75 inch wide turtleneck; sleeves have 4 inch long vertical zipper closures on inner cuffs; center back has 22 inch zipper closure, which begins below turtleneck. B. Wool twill coat in matching fabric; long sleeves with 1.25 inch wide black cord piping trim at cuffs; matching trim goes around hem, shoulder seams, collar seam, and down center front opening; 1.75 inch wide mandarin collar; 6 black cloth covered button closure that are hidden when coat is closed; center back and armhole princess seams; label reads: "Donald Brooks". C. Wool twill and leather belt; 2 inches wide; wool twill is matching fabric to dress and coat; tan leather back; exaggerated square buckle covered in self-fabric; 3 holes.
From Donald Brooks's Fall 1970 collection. -
Evening gown
A. Black polyester lace evening gown; jewel neckline, large black sequin flowers sewn to edge; deep V-neckline in back to waist; large bishop sleeves, cut in one with bodice; cuffs covered in large 4-petal black sequin flowers; bodice, sleeves, and skirt have floral motif of black sequins with rhinestone in center; full skirt gathered at waistline; fastens at waist in back; front bodice is lined in doubled black crepe; back bodice is unlined; skirt is lined. B. Black silk satin ribbon belt; snaps onto a bow with 2 long streamers.
Information from donor: "[This dress] was owned by Constance Ross Wexler - she assisted Donald on numerous shows and this dress may have been a sample."Tags 1960s, 1970s, belt, black, Donald Brooks, evening gown, floral, lace, polyester, rhinestones, satin, sequins, silk -
Evening gown
Silver and black double cloth and lamé evening gown; silver flowers outlined in black; strapless princess line bodice; center back zipper closure covered with buttons and loops; skirt gathered at scalloped waistline seam; ankle length; lined in black satin.
From Donald Brooks's Fall 1986 collection. -
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. -
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. -
Dress without belt
A. Orange cotton peasant dress; red design between black vertical stripes; jewel neckline; front shaped yoke; button front; gathered skirt; knee length.
Worn with belt (Object ID #1993.52.b).
Dress is in "Juolukka" pattern designed by Annika Rimala in 1962 and "Kukkaraita" print created by Vuokko Eskolin-Nurmesniemi in 1959.Tags Annika Rimala, black, cotton, dress, floral, Juolakka, Kukkaraita, Marimekko, orange, red, stripes, Vuokko Eskolin-Nurmesniemi -
Dress
A. Orange cotton peasant dress; red design between black vertical stripes; jewel neckline; front shaped yoke; button front; gathered skirt; knee length. B. Tie belt in matching fabric.
Dress is in "Juolukka" pattern designed by Annika Rimala in 1962 and "Kukkaraita" print created by Vuokko Eskolin-Nurmesniemi in 1959.Tags 1960s, Annika Rimala, belt, black, cotton, dress, floral, Juolakka, Kukkaraita, Marimekko, orange, red, stripes, Vuokko Eskolin-Nurmesniemi -
Dress
A. Brown crepe dress with small white flower print; jewel neckline; multiple tucks on shoulders, waist seam, and hips; front opening with button and loop closures; full bishop sleeves with one button cuffs; mid-calf length; lined in brown crepe. B. Brown crepe belt with small white flower print; wide; large heart-shaped gold tone metal buckle
Worn by donor, Joan Urdan. -
Dress
Black floral print jersey dress; folkloric florals in teal green, white, orange, yellow, and purple; border print on hem has yellow horizontal stripes with diamond patterns and florals; jewel neckline; elastic gathered bodice; center back zipper closure; full set-in bishop sleeves with one button cuffs; full gathered skirt to ankles; unlined.
Worn by the donor, Joan Urdan. From Oscar de la Renta's Fall/Winter 1971 collection.