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Evening gown
Black silk crepe evening gown; kimono sleeves; jewel neckline; bust and midriff covered in lace and beige chiffon; softly gathered skirt; left side zipper closure; waist sash tied at left hip; floor length. -
Two piece ensemble
A. White silk crepe evening suit jacket; standing collar; 6 gold and rhinestone button and bound buttonhole closure; long set-in sleeves; princess seaming front and back. B. White silk crepe evening suit skirt; straight silhouette; straight waistband; skirt slightly gathered into waistband; center back zipper closure; left side slit; ankle length.
Worn by Jane Bradley Pettit to the opening of the Bradley Center in 1988. -
Pants
Black silk crepe pants; loose; center front zipper; gathered in back.
Worn by Jane Bradley Pettit. -
Two piece ensemble
A. Dark blue silk crepe jacket; jewel neckline; long two-piece sleeves with covered button plackets; 3 sizes of pearls at cuffs; 8 pearl buttons at throat; princess line; 2 flap pockets. B. Dark blue silk crepe pants; slim; no pleats; inseam pockets; front zipper closure. Label: "Tahari".
Worn by Jane Bradley Pettit. -
Hat
Yellow and orange floral hat; fabric daisies all over; olive green crepe and net base; two 3 inch wide olive green velvet bows in front. Label: "Christian Dior Chapeaux". -
Evening gown
Black four ply silk crepe evening gown; square neckline; thick black satin ribbon straps; two extra strips of fabric placed horizontally across lower back bodice; princess seams; zipper closure on round part of side back; lined in black China silk; ankle length. Label: "Christian Dior New York". -
Gown without cape
A. Light pink silk crepe evening gown; shift; V-shaped neckline; sleeveless halter bodice; front yoke with 6 pleats which release from center front yoke; knee length; lined in silk chiffon. Label: "Christian Dior, Paris."
Worn with cape (Object ID #1991.42.b) to form two piece ensemble.
Designed by Marc Bohan for House of Dior's Spring/Summer 1966 collection. -
Two piece ensemble
A. Light pink silk crepe evening gown; shift; V-shaped neckline; sleeveless halter bodice; front yoke with 6 pleats which release from center front yoke; knee length; lined in silk chiffon. B. Light pink silk crepe evening cape; gathering at neckline; 2 vertical single welt pockets; knee length; lined in silk chiffon.
Label: "Christian Dior, Paris." Designed by Marc Bohan for House of Dior's Spring/Summer 1966 collection. -
Shawl
Off-white silk crepe shawl; satin stitch embroidery around edges and large section in one corner; multicolored embroidery of variety of flowers and leaves; large bouquet in corner consists of blue mum, peony, and pink rose with green leaves, purple flowers, and rose buds; 19 inch long fringe around all edges; ten rows of knots where fringe is connected by hand to shawl; 57.5 inches by 64.5 inches.
The first image shows the front and the second image the back. -
Dress
Black crepe chemise style dress; standing collar; horizontal rows of wool fringe on skirt from hips to hem; asymmetrical closure of 6 black and gold buttons, missing top button; dropped waistline; 2-piece straight sleeves with vents; 2 buttons on vents; missing cuffs. -
Dress
Red wool crepe fit and flare dress; V-shaped neckline; triangular, asymmetric mock wrap front with 5 large matte gold buttons; accordion pleated godet at left side; long straight sleeves with 3 matte gold buttons at cuffs; above the knee length.
Designer sample. -
Detail of back closure
Black silk crepe evening gown completely covered in shiny black paillettes; jewel neckline; long set-in sleeves; straight silhouette to ankle; center back hook and eye hidden closure; detachable hot pink silk satin bow below bustline (bow is missing). -
Evening gown
Black silk crepe evening gown completely covered in shiny black paillettes; jewel neckline; long set-in sleeves; straight silhouette to ankle; center back hook and eye hidden closure; detachable hot pink silk satin bow below bustline (bow is missing). -
Underdress without overdress
B. Off-white silk crepe underdress. Label: "Givenchy Couture Paris".
Worn with overdress (Object ID #2004.03.104.a) and sash (Object ID #2004.03.104.c) as evening gown. -
Detail of intricate opening at side of dress
A. Dark pink lace evening gown; petals attached to lace motifs; sleeves; slim silhouette; long. Label: "Givenchy Couture Paris". B. Off-white silk crepe underdress. Label: "Givenchy Couture Paris".
Worn with sash (Object ID #2004.03.104.c) as evening gown. -
Evening gown
A. Dark pink lace evening gown; petals attached to lace motifs; sleeves; slim silhouette; long. Label: "Givenchy Couture Paris". B. Off-white silk crepe underdress. Label: "Givenchy Couture Paris". C. Pink silk crepe sash. -
Dress without scarf and belt
A. Red and black floral design silk crepe tent dress; black velvet mandarin collar; 6 black square button center front placket closure; shoulder yoke; bishop sleeves with black velvet cuffs; gathered skirt; knee length.
Worn with scarf (Object ID #1997.404.b) and belt (Object ID #1997.404.c) to form three piece ensemble. -
Three piece ensemble
A. Red and black floral design silk crepe tent dress; black velvet mandarin collar; 6 black square button center front placket closure; shoulder yoke; bishop sleeves with black velvet cuffs; gathered skirt; knee length. B. Red and black floral design silk crepe scarf. C. Black velvet belt; 1 inch wide. -
Shawl
Very pale green silk or rayon crepe shawl; brocaded in floral pattern in same color; individual threads attached and knotted to create fringe on all 4 sides; 52.5 inches by 54 inches.
The first image shows the front and the second image the back. -
