Browse Items (49 total)
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Hostess gown
Pale gray silk satin and wool jersey hostess gown; roll collar; bodice and long sleeves of heathered wool jersey; rolled back satin cuffs; floor length silk satin skirt gathered at natural waist; center back zipper closure; belt loops at side seams, but belt is missing.
Worn by Audrey Ross. She was part of the Ross family who owned J. H. Collectibles.Tags 1970s, 1980s, Bill Blass, evening gown, gown, gray, hostess gown, jersey, satin, silk satin, wool jersey -
Hat
Multicolored paisley wool jersey hat; turban like; sewn onto green jersey band; pulled to gather at center back with green flat bow.
Worn by Florence Eiseman.Tags 1960s, 1970s, Florence Eiseman, green, hat, jersey, multicolored, paisley, turban, wool, wool jersey -
Dress
Black wool jersey dress; stand-up collar, shoulder yoke, and cuffs in red, teal, royal blue knit with padding; 3 button front placket; tucks at front and back shoulders and sleeve caps.
Worn by Florence Eiseman. -
Blouse
Black wool jersey blouse; shaped as fitted mini dress; square neckline; spaghetti straps with looped ends attach at front neckline with gold metal shank buttons; left side zipper closure. -
Dress
Gray and black wool jersey dress; knitted design resembling herringbone in gray and black, with vertical stripes of khaki green; mandarin collar; center front opening with 6 brass buttons; stitched-down pleats extending from shoulder to skirt at front and back; pleats stitched down at shoulder and again at waist; long one-piece set-in sleeves; mid-calf length; side inseam pockets; there was probably a matching belt which is now missing. -
Hat
Beige wool jersey hat; fabric stretched over frame; low crowned sailor type; small brim; black band with black mask pin at center front.
Worn by Lynn Fontanne. Purchased at the auction of Lynn Fontanne's estate using funds from Mount Mary alumnae. -
Dressing gown
Dark brown wool jersey dressing gown; crescent shapes in metallic thread woven into fabric throughout; pointed collar; long sleeves with 3.35 inch turned-back cuffs; lined at front edges and collar with red wool jersey; very full; floor length.
Worn by Lynn Fontanne. Donor was the niece of Lynn Fontanne and Alfred Lunt. -
Dress
A. Taupe wool jersey day dress; short length; long sleeves; straight silhouette; center back zipper closure; silk lining; contour darts at French angle on front. B. Taupe silk faille covered leather belt. -
Dinner dress
A. Beige wool jersey dinner dress; fit and flare; natural waistline; standing collar; straight sleeves; princess seaming off front and back shoulder seams; gored skirt; Alencon lace over silk organza base; horsehair facing at hemline; tea length. B. Beige wool jersey belt; shaped; 1 inch wide. This item was created by Norman Norell for Traina-Norell fashion house.Tags 1950s, 1960s, beige, belt, dinner dress, dress, lace, Norman Norell, Traina-Norell, wool jersey -
Detail of front of dress with bow untied
A. Dark blue wool jersey chemise dress; center front zipper closure; 2 patch pockets; sailor collar; sleeveless; 2 self-fabric ties attached at shoulders. B. Dark blue wool jersey belt. -
Dress
A. Dark blue wool jersey chemise dress; center front zipper closure; 2 patch pockets; sailor collar; sleeveless; 2 self-fabric ties attached at shoulders. B. Dark blue wool jersey belt. -
Dress
A. Beige wool jersey day dress; short length; short sleeves; 5 plastic button/bound buttonhole closures down left front; underarm side panel; faux double welt inseam pockets; lined in silk. B. Beige wool jersey sash; 5 inches wide. -
Three piece ensemble
A. Lavender wool jersey cardigan jacket; V-shaped neckline; 5 mauve button/bound buttonholes on center front closure; straight sleeves. B. Black wool jersey skirt; center back zipper closure; knee length. C. Black silk crepe tailored blouse; standing collar with attached tie; 5 covered buttons on center front closure; long straight sleeves with cuffs. This item was created by Gustave Tassell for Norman Norell fashion house.Tags 1970s, black, blouse, ensemble, Gustave Tassell, jacket, lavender, Norman Norell, silk crepe, skirt, wool jersey -
Dress
Bright chartreuse green wool jersey dress; A-line; Peter Pan collar; 9 covered button/bound buttonholes at center front closure; bishop sleeves with 4 button cuffs; attached 1.5 inch self-fabric tied belt; straight skirt; knee length; lined with china silk. -
Two piece ensemble
Black wool jersey ensemble. A. Blouse; Peter Pan collar; 7 button/bound buttonhole center front closures; dolman sleeves; banded bottom; blouson. B. Skirt; A-line; 4 panel; mid-calf length. This item was created by Norman Norell for Traina-Norell fashion house. -
Day dress
A. Black wool jersey shirtwaist dress; 21 silver button with red bound buttonholes closures; standing collar; gathered skirt; knee length. B. Red patent leather belt; shaped; 3 inches wide. -
Dress without coat
Cream wool jersey ensemble. A. A-line dress; standing collar; long sleeves with 2 button cuffs; 2 patch pockets at hipline; knee length.
Worn with coat (Object ID #1997.341.b) to form two piece ensemble. -
Detail of coat open
Cream wool jersey ensemble. A. A-line dress; standing collar; long sleeves with 2 button cuffs; 2 patch pockets at hipline; knee length. B. A-line coat; shirt collar; 11 white button/bound buttonhole center front closure; straight sleeves with 2 button cuffs; floor length; lined with china silk. -
Two piece ensemble
Cream wool jersey ensemble. A. A-line dress; standing collar; long sleeves with 2 button cuffs; 2 patch pockets at hipline; knee length. B. A-line coat; shirt collar; 11 white button/bound buttonhole center front closure; straight sleeves with 2 button cuffs; floor length; lined with china silk. -
Day dress without coat
Black heavy wool jersey ensemble. A. Day dress; elongated sleeveless bodice; rounded neckline in front and back; center back zipper closure; lightly gathered skirt; lined in black silk; pockets in side seams.
Worn with coat (Object ID #2004.03.448.b) to form two piece ensemble.