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Multicolored lamé fit and flare evening gown; Rousseau-inspired tropical print with gold thread; natural waistline; scoop neckline; lantern sleeves; flare skirt with parabola hemline.
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Evening gown
Multicolored lamé fit and flare evening gown; Rousseau-inspired tropical print with gold thread; natural waistline; scoop neckline; lantern sleeves; flare skirt with parabola hemline.
Designer sample.Tags 1980s, 1990s, Arnold Scaasi, dress, evening gown, green, lamé, multicolored, orange, purple, Scaasi -
Evening gown
Orange silk taffeta ballgown; deep shoulder puff; diagonal shirring forms "V" from bodice to skirt hemline; pouff released along shirring, backed with additional ruffle; drawn up to bustle at center back; ankle length; very complicated patternmaking. -
Shawl
Indian off-white cashmere shawl; embroidered in pink, orange, and green paisleys on ends; smaller motifs along length; fringed short ends; 68 inches wide by 144 inches long.
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Shawl
Black silk shawl with large scale floral design; hand-painted design of 4 pink roses, one in each corner of shawl; they have magenta details and shading on petals and 4 leaves extending outwards; the leaves are long and bright green with a split turquoise and orange center; the design is almost cartoonish; turquoise border around entire shawl; along edge is black diamond double knot fringe, 16 inches long.
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Shawl
Pink and purple ombré shawl of silk chiffon with velvet details; floral print in voided velvet; shawl is dyed in interesting way, with orange, yellow, pink, purple, and blue clouded together; 14 inch long fringe trim made from mixed multicolor thread.
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Shawl
Coral silk chiffon shawl; ombré shaded to light peach color at center; row of faggoting at center; 8 inch hand-knotted fringe; 21 inches by 72.5 inches.
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Shawl
Red paisley wool shawl; design in red, yellow-orange, gray, and black; asymmetrical black central medallion measures 15 inches by 10 inches; 61 inches by 120 inches; bright colors appear to be aniline dyes.
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Shawl
Red paisley jacquard woven wool shawl; traditional pattern in red, aqua, orange, white, and pink; white central medallion measures 24 inches by 44 inches; 61.5 inches by 121 inches.
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Blouse
Blue and orange silk broadcloth blouse; very detailed print of map of Capri with blue ocean and orange land; rolled pointed collar; long set-in sleeves.
Worn by Mona von Bismarck. -
Two piece ensemble
A. Light orange crepe and satin striped blouse; band collar with ties at center front; appliqués of floral print fabrics edged in khaki colored silk tape on chest; fabrics are black and white floral, burgundy and white floral, and pink and blue floral on gray ground; dropped armscyes; long full sleeves finished with elastic wrists; hip length; unlined. B. Brown linen skirt with appliqués throughout; appliqués are floral prints edged with khaki silk tape; A-line; straight waistband; zipper closure; unlined; mid-calf length.
Worn by donor, Cynthia Lee Jenner. -
Two piece ensemble
A. Light orange crepe and satin striped blouse; band collar with ties at center front; appliques of floral print fabrics edged in khaki colored silk tape on chest; fabrics are black and white floral, burgundy and white floral, and pink and blue floral on gray ground; dropped armseyes; long full sleeves finished with elastic wrists; hip length; unlined. B. Brown linen skirt with appliques throughout; appliques are floral prints edged with khaki silk tape; A-line; straight waistband; zipper closure; unlined; mid-calf length.
Worn by donor, Cynthia Lee Jenner. -
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 -
Two piece ensemble with shirt untucked
A. Navy blue cotton tailored blouse; print of orange and white circles with navy segments inside; button front. B. Navy blue cotton yoked skirt; print of orange and white circles with navy segments inside; button front; flared; mid-calf length.
Ensemble is in "Karkki" print, created by Pentti Rinta.