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Hat
Yellow and orange floral hat; fabric daisies all over; olive green crepe and net base; two 3 inch wide olive green velvet bows in front. Label: "Christian Dior Chapeaux". -
Evening gown
Black four ply silk crepe evening gown; square neckline; thick black satin ribbon straps; two extra strips of fabric placed horizontally across lower back bodice; princess seams; zipper closure on round part of side back; lined in black China silk; ankle length. Label: "Christian Dior New York". -
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.
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. 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. -
Gown without cape
A. Light pink silk crepe evening gown; shift; V-shaped neckline; sleeveless halter bodice; front yoke with 6 pleats which release from center front yoke; knee length; lined in silk chiffon.
Worn with cape (Object ID #1991.42.b) to form two piece ensemble.
Spring/Summer 1966. -
Two piece ensemble
A. Light pink silk crepe evening gown; shift; V-shaped neckline; sleeveless halter bodice; front yoke with 6 pleats which release from center front yoke; knee length; lined in silk chiffon. B. Light pink silk crepe evening cape; gathering at neckline; 2 vertical single welt pockets; knee length; lined in silk chiffon.
Spring/Summer 1966. -
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". -
Cocktail dress
A. Black silk faille cocktail dress; princess style; dropped waistline with belt carriers for hip-slung belt; jewel neckline with lace trim; straight sleeves with lace cuffs; rhinestone "dice" buttons; A-line skirt; knee length. Label: "Christian Dior New York". B. Black silk faille belt with rhinestone buckle.Tags 1960s, 1970s, belt, black, Christian Dior, Christian Dior New York, cocktail dress, Dior, dress, faille, ready to wear, rhinestones, silk -
Cocktail dress
Lavender and red crinkled metallic lame' novelty weave evening dress; round neckline with yoke; chemise style; short sleeves; 4 inch horizontal band at hem; above the knee length. Labels: "Christian Dior New York", "Zita Inc."Tags 1960s, 1970s, Christian Dior, Christian Dior New York, cocktail dress, Dior, dress, lamé, lavender, metallic, purple, red -
Hat
Navy blue and gold striped velvet cap; soft crown with fur brim; ties at right side. Label: "Christian Dior Chapeaux Paris-New York".
Worn by Julilly House Kohler.Tags 1950s, 1960s, blue, cap, Christian Dior, Christian Dior Chapeaux, Dior, gold, hat, Julilly House Kohler, Kohler, navy, stripes, velvet -
Evening gown
A. Bronze hammered satin evening gown, trimmed in burgundy silk at neckline and armscyes; plunging neckline front and back; sleeveless; bias cut; mermaid silhouette; ankle length; unlined. B. Burgundy and bronze hammered satin belt; ties at side. Worn by Hildegarde. -
Dress without bolero from back
A. Bronze wool crepe evening gown; camisole bodice with sequin band; bodice pleated to midriff band; skirt pleated to midriff band.
Worn with bolero (Object ID #1986.132.b) to form two piece evening ensemble.
Worn by Julilly House Kohler. -
Dress without bolero from front
A. Bronze wool crepe evening gown; camisole bodice with sequin band; bodice pleated to midriff band; skirt pleated to midriff band.
Worn with bolero (Object ID #1986.132.b) to form two piece evening ensemble.
Worn by Julilly House Kohler. -
Two piece evening ensemble
A. Bronze wool crepe evening gown; camisole bodice with sequin band; bodice pleated to midriff band; skirt pleated to midriff band. B. Tan wool crepe evening bolero jacket; padded shoulders; gold sequin trim.
Worn by Julilly House Kohler.Tags 1940s, 1950s, bolero, bronze, brown, Charles Lang-Charles Cooper, crepe, ensemble, evening gown, evening wear, Julilly House Kohler, Kohler, tan, wool -
Illustration
Fashion illustration in black and white of two women in dresses. The first is a long-sleeved black dress fitted below the bust on top of a calf length skirt, all in dark fabric. The second is a sleeveless dress with a sheer layer over the top. On the back is written, “p 6 designs by Linda Chapman Anne Pochowski.” The artist is listed as Judiette Weathersby and there is no date. Watercolor, charcoal, oil, and pen on board. Measurements: 12 x 15 inches.
This artwork was featured in the 1978 Fashion Show Program, "Sculptured Softly". Linda Chapman and Anne Pochowski were Fashion Design students at Mount Mary in the late 1970s. It is unknown whether they graduated from the program. Artist Judiette Weathersby is listed as model in the 1978 Fashion Show, but it is unknown if she was a student at Mount Mary.