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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. -
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Toque
Multicolored feather and velvet toque; layers of pheasant feathers and velvet ribbon in shades of green, orange, and taupe under layer of tulle with glitter point d'esprit veiling. Label: "Christian Dior Chapeaux". -
Turban
Blue and fuchsia pink feather and velvet turban; 4 inch rise; buckram base covered with multicolored jewel-tone blue and fuchsia feathers and velvet ribbons; covered with netting. Label: "Christian Dior Chapeaux". -
Party dress
Navy lace party dress; standing collar of gathered navy lace; twisty, zig-zag wire inserted into collar to make it stand; long leg-o-mutton sleeves, gathered ruffle at wrist; plain bodice front; hip yoke; 2 gathered ruffles; 3 closures of small bows at back bodice; center back zipper at skirt; taffeta ribbon belt at center front, lined with navy organza slip; underlined with nylon tulle; knee length. -
Cocktail dress
Black embroidered organza dress; machine embroidered daisies with yellow scalloped edges between motifs; fit and flare; jewel neckline; short puffed sleeves; natural waistline; 1.5 inch black double faced satin ribbon with yellow grosgrain inside bow at left side front; bias binding; center back bodice slit with 3 bias cord bows; short gathered skirt.
Designer sample. -
Cocktail dress
Black tulle cocktail dress; pouff style; fuchsia satin circular appliques on skirt and sleeves; square neckline; fitted polka dot bodice overlaid with black net and large flocked point d'esprit; 1.5 inch wide black double-faced satin ribbon belt forms bow at center back; large puffed short sleeves; tiered full short skirt.
Designer sample.Tags 1980s, Arnold Scaasi, belt, black, bows, cocktail dress, dress, fuchsia, pink, point d'esprit, polka dots, ribbon, satin, Scaasi, tulle -
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, bows, Donald Brooks, evening gown, floral, lace, polyester, rhinestones, ribbon, satin, sequins, silk -
Evening gown
A. Green and white gingham cotton and tulle evening gown; decorated with appliqués; shirtwaist style; natural waistline; V-shaped neckline; bodice of tulle over cotton gingham bandeau; buttons down back with 13 ball buttons and loops to within 5 inches of waist; long shirt sleeves, gather to narrow cuffs; sleeves are a combination of gingham and tulle; gathered skirt; full length; overskirt of printed tulle. B. Pink, yellow, and green grosgrain ribbon belt; 5/8 inch wide.
This garment is from Spring 1971.Tags 1970s, belt, cotton, Donald Brooks, evening gown, gingham, green, grosgrain ribbon, lace, pink, ribbon, tulle, yellow -
Blouse and skirt without jacket - Adolfo
B. Off-white wool jersey bouclé suit skirt with horizontal ribs; no waistband or closures; elastic at waistline; four godets of sequined off-white lace material; white sequin fabric inset; knee length. C. White lace blouse with lines of white iridescent sequins and gold metallic stitching; jewel neckline; sleeveless; waist darts; center back zipper closure; white satin ribbon attached at back waist; lined in white silk; hip length.
Worn with suit jacket to form three piece ensemble (Object ID #2009.11.21.abc).
Worn by donor, Janet Falk. -
Three piece ensemble - Adolfo
A. Off-white wool bouclé suit jacket with horizontal ribs; Chanel style; no collar; V-neckline; four button closure on front; two patch pockets; all edges finished with gold metallic crocheted thread and two ropes of white wool yarn; unlined. B. Off-white wool jersey bouclé suit skirt with horizontal ribs; no waistband or closures; elastic at waistline; four godets of sequined off-white lace material; white sequin fabric inset; knee length. C. White lace blouse with lines of white iridescent sequins and gold metallic stitching; jewel neckline; sleeveless; waist darts; center back zipper closure; white satin ribbon attached at back waist; lined in white silk; hip length.
Worn by donor, Janet Falk. -
Westover School uniform
A. Tan poplin shirtwaist school uniform dress; military style; asymmetrical center front placket with brass buttons in floral motif; black ribbon bow at center neckline; long sleeves with turned-back cuffs; small twill tape label sewn inside: "Bettie Harnischfeger". B. White poplin school uniform collar and black bow; starched; detachable from dress. C. Black patent leather school uniform belt; brass buckle with school motto in Latin: "Cogitare; Agere; Esse" which translates to "To think; To do; To be".
Worn by the donor, Mrs. Elizabeth Ogden (née Bettie Harnischfeger), as a student at Westover Boarding School in Middlebury, Connecticut. The school uniform was designed by Mainbocher at the request of Mrs. William Paley. It was worn with starched white collar, tied bow tie, and polished shoes. This costume was checked daily; if incorrect, the student was required to memorize a literary piece and recite it to other students. Mrs. Ogden attended this school from 1937-1939 (ages 15-17), known as a "two year girl". The khaki uniform was the day uniform.Tags 1930s, belt, bows, brass, collar, dress, Mainbocher, patent leather, poplin, ribbon, tan, uniform, Westover School, white -
Picture hat
Black velvet picture hat; soft crown; large brim down on right front, up on left front; silk taffeta ribbon overlapped on brim; large ostrich plume across brim; label inside: "delle Donne -Paris -New York", covered by the label "Walker, Hotel Astor, Milwaukee".
Worn by a member of the Kohler family.Tags 1900s, 1910s, black, delle Donne, hat, Kohler, ostrich feathers, picture hat, ribbon, silk, taffeta, velvet -
Dress
A. Ivory 4 ply crepe shirtdress; large roll collar; 3 tucks on each side of opening; center front closure of covered buttons down length of dress; long set-in shirt sleeves with cuff; no waist definition or seams; backed in white acetate; long. B. Black satin ribbon belt; stitched to center back and sides of dress. -
Evening gown
Navy blue jersey and satin evening gown; fit and flare; mock turtleneck; long straight sleeves; jersey bodice; satin stripe skirt overprinted with roses; center back zipper closure; wrap-around skirt; accordion pleated ruffle down left side front opening and on bottom; navy blue satin attached ribbon belt with fabric rose at left side front; full length. -
Dress
Black velvet and satin dress; left side of bodice is velvet, right side is satin; skirt is reversed; jewel neckline; long set-in sleeves; natural waistline with ribbon belt; bow at center front; straight skirt, slightly tucked at waist; center back zipper closure; knee length. "After 5" dress. -
Cocktail dress
A. Black crepe cocktail sheath dress; jewel neckline; bell-shaped short sleeves, triple tiered pleated organza; straight skirt; knee length. B. Black silk taffeta ribbon tie belt; picot edge; 2 inches. -
Two piece ensemble
Black silk shantung ensemble. A. Jacket; roll collar; 4 domed fabric button opening at center front; 7/8 length set-in sleeves; polished silk black bow ribbon tie at neck; contour darts to hem at front and back; hip length; lined in bright fuschia china silk. B. A-line skirt; no waistband; front has 3 seams, back has 2 seams; zipper set into seam on back left side; lined in black china silk. "F" embroidered in white at inside front waist; knee length.
Worn by Peg Bradley.Tags 1950s, 1960s, black, bows, Chez Ninon, ensemble, jacket, Peg Bradley, ribbon, silk shantung, skirt, suit -
Straw hat
Navy blue straw hat; white pleated ribbon; 3 inch tall crown; 3 inch wide brim; white under brim.
Worn by Lynn Fontanne. Purchased at the auction of Lynn Fontanne's estate using funds from Mount Mary alumnae. -
Dress
Child's multicolored Egyptian cotton broadcloth dress; white wale piqué base with various broadcloth "ribbon" stripes attached at bodice to float freely from waistline; ribbons are light pink, light yellow, light blue, light green, red, and royal blue; scoop neckline; empire waistline; sleeveless; red tie around waist; 3 button and 1 snap center back closure.Tags 1950s, blue, bows, broadcloth, childrenswear, dress, Florence Eiseman, Florence Eiseman Inc., green, pink, red, ribbon, white, yellow