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Hat
Yellow felt hat; fitted to head with clover shaped upturn at left side; yellow beads around entire hat; 8 feather penguins applied to hat.
Milliner Dorothy Rutz of Glencoe, Illinois, made copies of Bes-Ben hats. -
Hat
Brown raffia pineapple cap; covered with shapes meant to imitate pineapples; decorated with yellow flowers; green plastic leaves stick straight up from top of hat.
Purchased by the donor at an auction of model Lillian Bourne's collection.Tags 1950s, 1960s, Benjamin Green-Field, Bes-Ben, Bessie Green-Field, brown, hat, pineapples, plastic, raffia, yellow -
Blouse
Light yellow plain weave cotton blouse; convertible collar; seven small buttons down center front; no darts; high hip length; set-in sleeves gathered into cuffs with plackets and one button each; left sleeve has patch pocket with flap and two buttons, pocket embroidered with "Courreges".
Likely designed by Jean-Charles de Castelbajac, who designed the Courrèges ready-to-wear lines in the 1990s. -
Skirt without blouse and cardigan
C. Yellow wool double knit skirt; inverted pleats; dropped yoke of jersey; brown border at hemline; knee length.
Worn with cardigan jacket (Object ID #1996.273.a) and blouse (Object ID #1996.273.b) to form three piece ensemble. -
Blouse and skirt without cardigan
B. Yellow wool double knit blouse; rolled collar with brown edge; sleeveless; brown knit border at hemline. C. Yellow wool double knit skirt; inverted pleats; dropped yoke of jersey; brown border at hemline; knee length.
Worn with cardigan jacket (Object ID #1996.273.a) to form three piece ensemble. -
Three piece ensemble
A. Yellow wool double knit cardigan jacket; brown ribbed edge; 3 brown covered button center front closure; raglan sleeves. B. Yellow wool double knit blouse; rolled collar with brown edge; sleeveless; brown knit border at hemline. C. Yellow wool double knit skirt; inverted pleats; dropped yoke of jersey; brown border at hemline; knee length. -
Shawl
Golden yellow silk jersey shawl; hand-embroidered with paisley motif at ends; 8 inch variegated fringe; lined with mosaic blue; 16.5 inches by 67.5 inches.
The first two images show the front and the third image shows the back. -
Shawl
Pink silk shawl; floral embroidery in pink, purple, and yellow; 24 inch long macrame fringe; 63 inches by 60 inches.
This shawl belonged to the donor's mother, Leona Fournier Bossort. She wore it as an evening wrap for formal dinner parties and festive occasions in the early 1900s.
The first image shows the front and the second image the back. The third image is a note associated with the shawl. -
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.
The first two images show the front and the third image shows the back. -
Dress
A. White striped cotton dress; horizontal stripes in bright red, yellow, and blue; short puffed sleeves; scoop neckline; asymmetrical 4 button front closure; natural waistline; very full dirndl skirt; inseam pockets. B. Red, yellow, blue and white woven cotton belt; horizontal stripes. -
Two piece ensemble
A. Multicolored silk georgette blouse; many different fabrics, primarily black printed with flakes of pale yellow, pink, pale lavender, and pale aqua; standing collar edged in black lace; black front tie with metallic gold stripes; long set-in sleeves button at wrists; seams covered with metallic gold striped fabric; upper part of sleeves is abstract print of stripes and curves in many colors; black fabric yoke with polka dots at back, yoke has ruffle edged in black lace; gathered at waist. B. Multicolored silk georgette pants; many different fabrics, primarily black printed with flakes of pale yellow, pink, pale lavender, and pale aqua; gathered at waist; slim to ankle. -
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. -
Jacket
Color block wool twill boxy jacket; magenta, blue, and red with right sleeve in yellow; high neckline; 5 buttons; straight 3/4 length sleeves; bound at neck, hem, sleeve, armscye, and down front in black; lined. Originally worn with a skirt.
From Oscar de la Renta's Spring/Summer 1984 collection. -
Dress
Black floral print jersey dress; folkloric florals in teal green, white, orange, yellow, and purple; border print on hem has yellow horizontal stripes with diamond patterns and florals; jewel neckline; elastic gathered bodice; center back zipper closure; full set-in bishop sleeves with one button cuffs; full gathered skirt to ankles; unlined.
Worn by the donor, Joan Urdan. From Oscar de la Renta's Fall/Winter 1971 collection. -
Evening gown
A. Yellow print chiffon evening gown; multicolor paisley print inspired by an Oriental rug; jewel neckline; long sleeves; fitted bodice; natural waistline; long gathered skirt. B. Leather belt covered in matching fabric.
Worn by donor to her parents' 50th anniversary and the opening of the Milwaukee Center.Tags 1970s, belt, chiffon, dress, evening gown, multicolored, Oriental, Oscar de la Renta, paisley, pink, yellow -
Jumpsuit and sash without coat
A. Pale yellow crepe jumpsuit; scoop neckline; sleeveless; empire waistline; ankle length; wide legged pants. C. Yellow silk shantung sash.
Worn with lace coat (Object ID #1967.05.b) to form three piece ensemble of evening wear.
Worn by the donor, Mrs. Warren Knowles (née Dorothy Guidry), for her husband Governor Knowles's second Inaugural Ball in 1967. -
Evening ensemble
A. Pale yellow crepe jumpsuit; scoop neckline; sleeveless; empire waistline; ankle length; wide legged pants. B. White embroidered lace coat; jewel neckline; large gold embroidered flowers with gold bead and pearl centers; long bell sleeves; ankle length; one button closure at neck. C. Yellow silk shantung sash.
Worn by the donor, Mrs. Warren Knowles (née Dorothy Guidry), for her husband Governor Knowles's second Inaugural Ball in 1967.Tags 1960s, Burke-Amey, coat, crepe, culottes, Dorothy Knowles, ensemble, evening wear, Governor Knowles, jumpsuit, lace, Ronald Amey, sash, silk shantung, white, Wisconsin, yellow -
Evening ensemble
A. Pale yellow crepe jumpsuit; scoop neckline; sleeveless; empire waistline; ankle length; wide legged pants. B. White embroidered lace coat; jewel neckline; large gold embroidered flowers with gold bead and pearl centers; long bell sleeves; ankle length; one button closure at neck. C. Yellow silk shantung sash.
Worn by the donor, Mrs. Warren Knowles (née Dorothy Guidry), for her husband Governor Knowles's second Inaugural Ball in 1967.Tags Burke-Amey, coat, crepe, culottes, Dorothy Knowles, ensemble, evening wear, Governor Knowles, jumpsuit, lace, Ronald Amey, sash, silk shantung, white, Wisconsin, yellow