Browse Items (237 total)
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Turban
Black wool jersey turban; intricately twisted, softly gathered turban; full lining. Donor was Frank Olive's sister. -
Picture hat
Silver large-brimmed picture hat; stripes of pink, silver, coral, and mustard on crown; silver braid hat band with knot. -
Toque
Mustard yellow silk toque with tassel. -
Picture hat
Black sheer polyester sewn braid picture hat; large brimmed; large black silk flower sewn to left side front; no hatband; white label. -
Boater hat
Navy blue straw boater hat; flat crown; wide white organdy hatband with large double bow and silk rose at center front. -
Cloche
Royal blue wool jersey cloche; smooth across crown, then softly gathered and twisted into extension at right side temple.
Donated by Frank Olive's sister. -
Handkerchief
Off-white silk crepe and lace handkerchief; twenty-four inches square with 4.5 inch wide lace border. Owned by Hildegarde. -
Handkerchief
White linen muslin handkerchief with Hildegarde's signature embroidered in pink thread; eleven inches square. Owned by Hildegarde. -
Four piece evening ensemble
A. Red taffeta cape; covered button opening on back shoulder; edged in black braid and sequins; waist length in front, hangs to floor in back; slight train. B. Black taffeta blouse; sleeveless. C. Black taffeta skirt; straight; ankle length; red lining. D. Black taffeta sash; black medallion and fringe at front. Worn by Hildegarde. -
Evening Gown
Black wool jersey evening gown; various size brass domes applied to hem and sleeve wrists; jewel collar; dirndl styling; long sleeves; floor length. Worn by Hildegarde. This item was created by Hubert de Givenchy for Nouvelle Boutique. -
Evening gown
Aubergine four-ply silk crepe evening gown; high exaggerated mandarin collar; one set-in sleeve, one batwing sleeve; draped from right shoulder; asymmetric bias cut; slim silhouette; deep released pleat on left side; asymmetric zipper closure on grain which creates drapery; yellow metal and purple glass antique brooch near throat; long. Custom made as a performance gown exclusively for Hildegarde. -
Coat
Camel colored double breasted coat; camel hair; notched collar; patch pockets with flap; back vent; belted on back with two button closure; one button on each cuff; hand-topstitching. Red speck on front. -
Three piece ensemble
Printed cotton piqué ensemble; A. Jacket; fabric is large-scale floral bouquets of red and yellow flowers with green sprays on a black ground; abstract watercolor effect; motif woven on a waffle ground; sleeves of jacket have design of red and yellow dots; high points at neckline front; six covered buttons and loops over the waist; fitted at the front and back waist with three darts on each side; 3/4 length leg-o-mutton sleeves; lined in black china silk. B. Skirt; design of red and yellow dots; straight skirt; straight waistband; knee length; lined. C. Hair comb; deep pink ostrich feather and orange fabric flower attached to plastic comb. -
Shirt
Black silk shirt; tone-on-tone houndstooth print; collar ties at center front; set-in sleeves; gathers at cuff; one button at cuff; button-down front; pleats down front; shoulder pads. -
Coat
Red orange wool coat; long, princess style; four orange rhinestone buttons, five bound buttonholes; pockets set into princess line with welt; lay down collar. Small holes in front of coat; some rhinestones missing on buttons. -
Four piece ensemble
Dark orange Indian inspired print ensemble. A. Silk georgette tailored blouse; standing collar with bound button closure; bishop sleeves with cuff. B. Wool challis skirt; very full, flared; knee length. C. Black suede belt with fabric appliqué. D. Removable shoulder pads; same fabric as blouse. -
Two piece suit
Two-tone beige striped wool suit. A. jacket; no collar or closures. B. Skirt; slightly gathered; closure at center front. -
Coat
Purple long brushed wool coat; A-line silhouette; high neckline with four rows of topstitching which continue down center front; yoke with topstitching detail; front closure of bias tubing threaded through buttonhole and tied; straight sleeve, topstitching at cuff; satin lining.








