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Detail of "Zita" price tag
Black wool knit jacket; princess line; shawl collar in gold; cuffs in gold; 6 gold and rhinestone buttons at center front; "Zita" price tag on label with extra buttons.
Designed by Marie Gray for St. John.
Worn by Jane Bradley Pettit. Zita was a Milwaukee boutique owned by Jane's mother, Peg Bradley, and later by Jane herself. -
Jacket
Black wool knit jacket; princess line; shawl collar in gold; cuffs in gold; 6 gold and rhinestone buttons at center front; "Zita" price tag on label with extra buttons.
Designed by Marie Gray for St. John.
Worn by Jane Bradley Pettit. Zita was a Milwaukee boutique owned by Jane's mother, Peg Bradley, and later by Jane herself.Tags 1990s, black, gold, jacket, Jane Bradley Pettit, knit, Marie Gray, rhinestones, St. John, wool, Zita -
Coat
Coral wool bouclé coat; 3.5 inch roll collar; long sleeves with small turned-back cuffs; A-line cut; inverted pleat at center back; self-fabric belt tied at center back; Princess style front with two large button closures; knee length; lined in coral taffeta. No label. -
Skirt without jacket
B. Gray wool tweed suit skirt; wrap-around, buttoning on front princess line; 8 pleats in front; mid-calf length. Label: "Christian Dior Separates".
Worn with jacket (Object ID #2002.80.01.a) to form two piece ensemble.
Christian Dior was a pioneer in brand licensing, which refers to when a designer or brand allows an approved manufacturer to produce and sell products bearing the designer's label. Christian Dior Separates was a licensed Dior line popular in the 1970s-1990s. This means that while this garment bears the Christian Dior label, it was imported, manufactured, or distributed by another company. -
Two piece ensemble
A. Gray wool tweed suit jacket; notched collar; 2 double-breasted buttons; long sleeves; modified princess line in back; 3 buttons on cuffs. B. Gray wool tweed suit skirt; wrap-around, buttoning on front princess line; 8 pleats in front; mid-calf length. Label: "Christian Dior Separates".
Christian Dior was a pioneer in brand licensing, which refers to when a designer or brand allows an approved manufacturer to produce and sell products bearing the designer's label. Christian Dior Separates was a licensed Dior line popular in the 1970s-1990s. This means that while this garment bears the Christian Dior label, it was imported, manufactured, or distributed by another company.Tags 1990s, Christian Dior, Christian Dior Separates, Dior, ensemble, gray, jacket, ready to wear, skirt, suit, tweed, wool -
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. Label: "Christian Dior New York". B. Turquoise wool challis belt; 2 inches wide.
Worn by the donor, Ethel Herzfeld. -
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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. Label: "Christian Dior New York".
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. Label: "Christian Dior New York". 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. -
Detail of zipper closures
B. Black silk and wool suit skirt; straight silhouette; narrow waistband; two zipper closures; curved darts for fit; lined in black silk. Label: "Christian Dior, Paris, Printemps Ete 1953".
Worn with jacket (Object ID 2004.03.283.a) to form two piece ensemble.
Spring/Summer 1953. -
Two piece ensemble
A. Black silk and wool suit jacket; low U-neckline with two button tab and hand-made buttonholes; defined waistline; diagonal pockets; sleeves in one with front and back; gusseted. Label: "Christian Dior, Paris, Printemps Ete 1953". B. Black silk and wool suit skirt; straight silhouette; narrow waistband; two zipper closures; curved darts for fit; lined in black silk. Label: "Christian Dior, Paris, Printemps Ete 1953".
Spring/Summer 1953. -
Two piece ensemble
A. Black silk and wool suit jacket; low U-neckline with two button tab and hand-made buttonholes; defined waistline; diagonal pockets; sleeves in one with front and back; gusseted. Label: "Christian Dior, Paris, Printemps Ete 1953". B. Black silk and wool suit skirt; straight silhouette; narrow waistband; two zipper closures; curved darts for fit; lined in black silk. Label: "Christian Dior, Paris, Printemps Ete 1953".
Spring/Summer 1953. -
Dress without coat
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. -
Two piece ensemble
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. B. Gray wool plaid coat with brown, yellow, orange, and khaki stripes; convertible collar with high stance, five buttons, and placket; long one-piece set-in sleeves; four patch pockets on front, pockets have flap closure with 2 buttons; contour darts at waist; vent at center back; lined in bright green China silk. Label: "Christian Dior Boutique". -
Skirt
Gray heathered wool flannel skirt; wide waistband with rows of stitching; gathered; two pockets edged in black; button closure down center back; lined; mid-calf length. Label: "Yves Saint Laurent Variation".
Worn by donor, Janet Falk. -
Skirt
Purple and brown plaid wool twill skirt; thin green stripes run through plaid; straight waistband; gathered skirt; buttons down front; unlined; mid-calf length. Label: "Yves Saint Laurent Variation".
Worn by donor, Janet Falk. -
Skirt
Copenhagen blue brushed wool twill skirt; straight waistband; buttons down left front princess line; gathered skirt; mid-calf length. Label: "Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche".
Worn by donor, Janet Falk.Tags 1970s, 1980s, blue, button, Copenhagen blue, Rive Gauche, skirt, twill, wool, YSL, Yves Saint Laurent -
Skirt
Black wool A-line skirt; six inches of smocking at waist; two front pockets beginning below smocking, lined in black satin; skirt is unlined; ballerina length. Label: "Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche".