Browse Items (87 total)

• Underdress with overdress pulled up

  Black lace over pink crepe evening gown; ace motif of circles in modern style; Bateau neckline; long sleeves; bound in black satin with ball and loop closures at wrists and back neck; high waistline; A-line pink silk crepe underdress; center back zipper; not lined; floor length. The black lace has been cut to tunic level - this probably isn't original since there is no hem.

  Tags black, crepe, Donald Brooks, evening gown, lace, pink

• Evening gown

  Black lace over pink crepe evening gown; ace motif of circles in modern style; Bateau neckline; long sleeves; bound in black satin with ball and loop closures at wrists and back neck; high waistline; A-line pink silk crepe underdress; center back zipper; not lined; floor length. The black lace has been cut to tunic level - this probably isn't original since there is no hem.

  Tags 1970s, 1980s, black, crepe, Donald Brooks, evening gown, lace, pink

• Evening gown

  Grayish tan silk crepe evening gown; halter top; cowl neckline; high waistline in front; straight skirt to ankle; two 1 inch covered buttons at back neck; mid-back section is cutout to waist; two 1 inch covered buttons at waist above zipper closure; lined in self fabric.
  
  Worn by donor, Joan Urdan.

  Tags 1970s, 1980s, crepe, Donald Brooks, evening gown, gray, silk, tan

• Dress

  Off-white 4-ply silk crepe day dress; Peter Pan collar; long bishop sleeves with cuffs; center front strip of smocking from collar to hem; waistline seam; center back square covered buttons; gathered skirt; lined with white China silk; knee length.
  
  This garment is from Spring 1968.

  Tags 1960s, crepe, Donald Brooks, dress, off-white, silk

• Camisole without blouse and belt

  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.
  
  Worn with blouse (Object ID #2009.11.40.a) and belt (Object ID #2009.11.40.d) to form four piece ensemble.
  
  Worn by donor, Janet Falk. From Oscar de la Renta's Spring/Summer 1982 collection.

  Tags camisole, chiffon, crepe, gold, orange, Oscar de la Renta, silk, skirt

• 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

• 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.

  Tags 1970s, 1980s, belt, brown, buckle, crepe, dress, floral, gold, heart, metal, Oscar de la Renta, white

• Detail of black velvet rose

  White pleated silk crepe damask polka dot evening gown; high front neckline, plain column; deep V-neckline to waist at back; black velvet rose at back waist; long sleeves; side slit on skirt; ankle length.
  
  From Oscar de la Renta's Spring/Summer 1983 collection.

  Tags black, crepe, damask, dress, evening gown, flower, Oscar de la Renta, polka dots, rose, silk, velvet, white

• Evening gown

  White pleated silk crepe damask polka dot evening gown; high front neckline, plain column; deep V-neckline to waist at back; black velvet rose at back waist; long sleeves; side slit on skirt; ankle length.
  
  From Oscar de la Renta's Spring/Summer 1983 collection.

  Tags 1980s, black, crepe, damask, dress, evening gown, flower, Oscar de la Renta, polka dots, rose, silk, velvet, white

• Skirt without tunic

  B. Green, magenta, and scarlet striped silk crepe skirt; straight waistband; gathered at waist; zipper closure; band of green at hem; mid-calf length.
  
  Worn with tunic (Object ID #1999.72.a) to form a two piece ensemble.
  
  From Oscar de la Renta's Spring/Summer 1982 collection.

  Tags crepe, green, magenta, Oscar de la Renta, pink, red, silk, skirt, stripes

• Two piece ensemble

  A. Green, magenta, and scarlet striped silk crepe tunic; square neckline; elbow length kimono sleeves; shapeless; band of green around neckline, at hem, and under bust. B. Green, magenta, and scarlet striped silk crepe skirt; straight waistband; gathered at waist; zipper closure; band of green at hem; mid-calf length.
  
  From Oscar de la Renta's Spring/Summer 1982 collection.

  Tags 1980s, crepe, ensemble, green, magenta, Oscar de la Renta, pink, red, silk, skirt, stripes, tunic

• Evening gown

  Black silk crepe evening gown; shoulder straps covered in white fabric camellias; bodice cut straight across chest; boning in bodice; dropped V-shaped waistline; bias cut flared skirt; left side zipper closure; lined; ankle length.

  Tags 1980s, 1990s, Adolfo, black, camellias, crepe, evening gown, flowers, silk

• Dress

  A. Red abstract floral print silk damask crepe dress; chemise style; high neckline; 9 gold button center front closure; polka dot band down center front, at neckline, on sleeve hems, and on 4 faux welt pockets; front and back yoke; tiered skirt; knee length. B. Black and white polka dot silk damask crepe scarf; narrow. C. Gold metal chain belt.

  Tags 1980s, Adolfo, belt, black, crepe, damask, dress, floral, gold, metal, red, scarf, silk, white

• Cocktail dress

  Magenta silk crepe draped cocktail dress; scoop neckline; sleeveless; asymmetrically draped across bodice and skirt; released pleats on the left side front skirt; knee length; lined in magenta taffeta; center back zipper closure.

  Tags 1950s, Ceil Chapman, cocktail dress, crepe, draped, dress, magenta, pink, silk, taffeta

• Jumpsuit and sash without coat

  A. Pale yellow crepe jumpsuit; scoop neckline; sleeveless; empire waistline; ankle length; wide legged pants. C. Yellow silk shantung sash.
  
  Worn with lace coat (Object ID #1967.05.b) to form three piece ensemble of evening wear.
  
  Worn by the donor, Mrs. Warren Knowles (née Dorothy Guidry), for her husband Governor Knowles's second Inaugural Ball in 1967.

  Tags 1960s, Burke-Amey, crepe, culottes, Dorothy Knowles, evening wear, Governor Knowles, jumpsuit, Ronald Amey, sash, silk shantung, Wisconsin, yellow

• Evening ensemble

  A. Pale yellow crepe jumpsuit; scoop neckline; sleeveless; empire waistline; ankle length; wide legged pants. B. White embroidered lace coat; jewel neckline; large gold embroidered flowers with gold bead and pearl centers; long bell sleeves; ankle length; one button closure at neck. C. Yellow silk shantung sash.
  
  Worn by the donor, Mrs. Warren Knowles (née Dorothy Guidry), for her husband Governor Knowles's second Inaugural Ball in 1967.

  Tags 1960s, Burke-Amey, coat, crepe, culottes, Dorothy Knowles, ensemble, evening wear, Governor Knowles, jumpsuit, lace, Ronald Amey, sash, silk shantung, white, Wisconsin, yellow

• Evening ensemble

  A. Pale yellow crepe jumpsuit; scoop neckline; sleeveless; empire waistline; ankle length; wide legged pants. B. White embroidered lace coat; jewel neckline; large gold embroidered flowers with gold bead and pearl centers; long bell sleeves; ankle length; one button closure at neck. C. Yellow silk shantung sash.
  
  Worn by the donor, Mrs. Warren Knowles (née Dorothy Guidry), for her husband Governor Knowles's second Inaugural Ball in 1967.

  Tags Burke-Amey, coat, crepe, culottes, Dorothy Knowles, ensemble, evening wear, Governor Knowles, jumpsuit, lace, Ronald Amey, sash, silk shantung, white, Wisconsin, yellow

• 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.

  Tags 1940s, 1950s, blue, crepe, daisy, floral, jacket, Mainbocher, navy, skirt, suit

• 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".

  Tags burgundy, crepe, day dress, dress, embroidery, Mainbocher, Mainbocher adaptation, rayon

• 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".

  Tags 1930s, 1940s, burgundy, crepe, day dress, dress, embroidery, Mainbocher, Mainbocher adaptation, rayon