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Detail of hook-and-eye closures behind bow at back
Leopard print sheer cotton batiste dress; print is yellow, beige, brown, and black; jewel neckline; fitted bodice; short kimono sleeves; midriff has gathered fabric to imitate cummerbund; full skirt supported by crinolines; center back zipper; flat bow at back, attached to dress with hooks and eyes; mid-calf or knee length. Label: "Nettie Rosenstein".
Worn by Jane Bradley Pettit. This dress appeared in the April 1, 1959, issue of Vogue. -
Dress
Leopard print sheer cotton batiste dress; print is yellow, beige, brown, and black; jewel neckline; fitted bodice; short kimono sleeves; midriff has gathered fabric to imitate cummerbund; full skirt supported by crinolines; center back zipper; flat bow at back, attached to dress with hooks and eyes; mid-calf or knee length. Label: "Nettie Rosenstein".
Worn by Jane Bradley Pettit. This dress appeared in the April 1, 1959, issue of Vogue.Tags 1950s, batiste, brown, cotton, dress, Jane Bradley Pettit, leopard, Nettie Rosenstein, print, yellow -
Detail of front closures
Black silk tissue taffeta party dress; wide scoop neckline; short kimono sleeves with gussets, asymmetrical 4 black button closure; gathered skirt into natural waist, very wide; skirt slit to hem at opening; bow on front left thigh; back bodice has asymmetrical neckline and 4 waist darts; probably was worn with a belt. No label.
Worn by Jane Bradley Pettit. -
Party dress
Black silk tissue taffeta party dress; wide scoop neckline; short kimono sleeves with gussets, asymmetrical 4 black button closure; gathered skirt into natural waist, very wide; skirt slit to hem at opening; bow on front left thigh; back bodice has asymmetrical neckline and 4 waist darts; probably was worn with a belt. No label.
Worn by Jane Bradley Pettit. -
Detail of back double zipper closure and tag
Black synthetic faille cocktail dress; black and gold lace rolled collar; princess line tunic; lace pleated skirt; long sleeves with lace cuff; center back zipper. Label: "Bob Mackie".
Worn by Jane Bradley Pettit.Tags black, Bob Mackie, cocktail dress, dress, evening gown, faille, gold, Jane Bradley Pettit, lace, synthetic -
Detail of underdress and inside seams
Black synthetic faille cocktail dress; black and gold lace rolled collar; princess line tunic; lace pleated skirt; long sleeves with lace cuff; center back zipper. Label: "Bob Mackie".
Worn by Jane Bradley Pettit.Tags black, Bob Mackie, cocktail dress, dress, evening gown, faille, gold, Jane Bradley Pettit, lace, synthetic -
Cocktail dress
Black synthetic faille cocktail dress; black and gold lace rolled collar; princess line tunic; lace pleated skirt; long sleeves with lace cuff; center back zipper. Label: "Bob Mackie".
Worn by Jane Bradley Pettit.Tags 1990s, 2000s, black, Bob Mackie, cocktail dress, dress, evening gown, faille, gold, Jane Bradley Pettit, lace, synthetic -
Cocktail dress
Light blue synthetic faille (triacetate and polyester blend) cocktail dress; scarf neck ties in back; straight, long sleeves have 5 rows of white beads; center back zipper; knee length. Label: "Bob Mackie".
Worn by Jane Bradley Pettit.Tags 1990s, 2000s, beads, blue, Bob Mackie, cocktail dress, dress, faille, Jane Bradley Pettit, polyester, synthetic, triacetate, white -
Detail of back closures
Pale yellow silk chiffon day dress; scoop neckline; long bishop sleeves; pleating throughout; dark yellow snakeskin bands at natural waistline and bust; snakeskin bands are buttoned at center front; center back zipper closure with small snaps holding pleats; skirt is lined in chiffon; underdress is silk crepe; mid-calf length; tears on left and right sleeves; water stains on sleeves and front.
From Marc Bohan for Christian Dior Spring/Summer 1970 collection. -
Dress
Pale yellow silk chiffon day dress; scoop neckline; long bishop sleeves; pleating throughout; dark yellow snakeskin bands at natural waistline and bust; snakeskin bands are buttoned at center front; center back zipper closure with small snaps holding pleats; skirt is lined in chiffon; underdress is silk crepe; mid-calf length; tears on left and right sleeves; water stains on sleeves and front.
From Marc Bohan for Christian Dior Spring/Summer 1970 collection. -
Dress
Multicolored printed silk chiffon day dress in rust, purple, green, hot pink, black, gold, and orange speckled with white; front and back in black; long bishop sleeves with two buttons; high draped collar; drop waistline; pleated full skirt; back zipper closure; bright green double silk satin ribbon belt with bow; beige crepe inner skirt from waistline; short length. Appraisal #61.
From Marc Bohan for House of Dior's Spring/Summer 1969 collection. -
Detail of front of jacket
A. Blue plain weave linen jacket; jewel neckline; four plastic button closure down center front; long set-in sleeves; seam over bust; waist length; pleated blue silk chiffon scarf sewn to neck back; lined in silk taffeta. B. Blue plain weave linen dress; linen dress attached to silk taffeta bodice; scoop neckline; sleeveless; A-line skirt; knee length.
Marc Bohan for Christian Dior Spring/Summer 1966 collection. -
Detail of double zipper at back of dress
B. Blue plain weave linen dress; linen dress attached to silk taffeta bodice; scoop neckline; sleeveless; A-line skirt; knee length.
Worn with jacket (Object ID #2011.19.02.a) to form two piece ensemble.
Marc Bohan for Christian Dior Spring/Summer 1966 collection. -
Dress without jacket
B. Blue plain weave linen dress; linen dress attached to silk taffeta bodice; scoop neckline; sleeveless; A-line skirt; knee length.
Worn with jacket (Object ID #2011.19.02.a) to form two piece ensemble.
Marc Bohan for Christian Dior Spring/Summer 1966 collection. -
Two piece ensemble
A. Blue plain weave linen jacket; jewel neckline; four plastic button closure down center front; long set-in sleeves; seam over bust; waist length; pleated blue silk chiffon scarf sewn to neck back; lined in silk taffeta. B. Blue plain weave linen dress; linen dress attached to silk taffeta bodice; scoop neckline; sleeveless; A-line skirt; knee length.
Marc Bohan for Christian Dior Spring/Summer 1966 collection. -
Gown
A. Turquoise wool challis shirtwaist gown; natural waistline; square neckline with attached fringe tie; double-breasted; short sleeves with deep cuffs; floor length pleated skirt. B. Turquoise wool challis belt; 2 inches wide.
Worn by the donor, Ethel Herzfeld. -
Dress
A. Gray silk satin dress; scoop neckline; short sleeves; front yoke; pleated skirt, unpressed box pleats. Label: "Christian Dior New York". B. Gray silk satin belt. -
Detail of front closure
A. Light brown heathered wool day dress; straight silhouette; double draped collar terminating in long points and button and bound buttonhole; surplice front; long turned-back sleeves with cuffs; fitted seamed waistline; narrow skirt; two back kick pleats.
Worn with belt (Object ID #2004.03.282.b). -
Dress
A. Light brown heathered wool day dress; straight silhouette; double draped collar terminating in long points and button and bound buttonhole; surplice front; long turned-back sleeves with cuffs; fitted seamed waistline; narrow skirt; two back kick pleats. B. Brown leather belt. -
Placket open showing zipper
A. Gray wool plaid day dress with brown, yellow, orange, and khaki stripes; jewel neckline; short set-in sleeves; bodice has 2 waist darts and waist seaming; center front zipper placket covered with four buttons; 3 sewn down pleats on skirt; two-piece A-line back skirt; lined in gray China silk; short length.
Worn with coat (Object ID #2004.03.446.b) to form two piece ensemble.