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Two piece evening ensemble
Lavender under burgundy silk chiffon evening ensemble. A. Gown; bias cut; beige spaghetti straps. B. Poncho; bias cut; deep V-neckline in front and back; open at sides. Worn with scarf (Object ID #2002.84.15.C) to from three piece evening ensemble. Worn by Hildegarde.Tags 1970s, 1980s, burgundy, ensemble, evening gown, Halston, Hildegarde, lavender, poncho, silk chiffon -
Two piece evening ensemble
Magenta rayon matte jersey evening ensemble. A. Gown; low neckline and back; spaghetti straps; two layers of shorter jersey on the right side with undulating hemline; asymmetric cut. B. Cloak; high neckline; open-style 3/4 length sleeves that widen, then are tacked up; shorter in front to waistline; cascades down to hemline; slight train. Worn by Hildegarde. -
Evening ensemble without cape - back
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 with cape (Object ID #2004.03.106.A) to form four piece evening ensemble. Worn by Hildegarde. -
Evening ensemble without cape - front
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 with cape (Object ID #2004.03.106.A) to form four piece evening ensemble. Worn 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. -
Two piece ensemble
Blue banlon evening ensemble; horizontal wave pattern in multiple shades of blue. A. Gown; standing collar; long sleeves; column silhouette; center back zipper closure with covered buttons sewn to placket; ankle length. B. Cape; ties at neck; split in two sections. Performance ensemble worn by Hildegarde. -
Two piece evening ensemble
White and deep purple striped silk broadcloth evening ensemble. A. Gown; high collar neckline; long slim sleeves; cut on bias to create diagonal strip; straight silhouette ending in eleven inch flounce; back zipper closure; ankle length. B. Scarf; bias cut; 125 inches long. Custom made for Hildegarde as a performance gown.Tags 1970s, 1980s, ensemble, evening gown, Hildegarde, purple, scarf, silk broadcloth, Stavropoulos, stripes, white -
Two piece evening ensemble
White silk chiffon evening ensemble. A. Gown; V-neckline front and back; fitted body flowing to full skirt. B. Cape; clear crystal droplet beading; buttons in front; very dirty. Worn by Hildegarde. -
Two piece evening ensemble
A. Royal blue wool evening gown; small cowl collar; sleeveless; hand-picked zipper closure; straight skirt hanging from yoke bodice; long slit asymmetrically placed in skirt front. B. Royal blue and magenta wool cape; royal blue front, magenta back; small cap sleeves; very full. Performance ensemble worn by Hildegarde.Tags 1970s, 1980s, cape, Elinor Jenkins, ensemble, evening gown, Hildegarde, magenta, royal blue, wool -
Two piece evening ensemble
Pale green silk chiffon evening ensemble; A. Gown; attached flowing back panel; bodice completely covered in silver bugle beads; spaghetti straps; sewn-in brassiere. B. Scarf. Performance ensemble worn by Hildegarde. Refurbished by Charles Kleibacker for September 25, 1982 show at Mount Mary.Tags 1970s, 1980s, beads, ensemble, evening gown, green, Hildegarde, scarf, silk chiffon, Stavropoulos -
Three piece evening ensemble
Salmon pink silk chiffon evening ensemble. A. Gown with faceted crystal tear drops and band of silver bugle beads; tiny bugle beading and rhinestones at high waist; four layers of chiffon. B. Pale pink capelet; trimmed with tear drop beads. C. Scarf; triangular shaped; trimmed with tear drop beads. Worn as a performance ensemble by Hildegarde.Tags 1970s, 1980s, capelet, ensemble, evening gown, Hildegarde, pink, salmon, scarf, silk chiffon, Stavropoulos -
Two piece evening ensemble
Off-white lurex velvet evening ensemble. A. Gown; A-line; sleeveless; French darts; floor length. B. Capelet; cocoon style; 3/4 length sleeves. Performance ensemble worn by Hildegarde.Tags 1950s, 1960s, capelet, ensemble, evening gown, Hildegarde, lurex velvet, off-white, Sorelle Fontana -
Two piece tunic ensemble
Peach silk chiffon ensemble. A. Tunic; plain jewel neckline, points at front and back; deep dolman sleeves; bias cut; all-over pattern in silver and gold glitter. No label. B. Scarf. Performance ensemble worn by Hildegarde.
In this image, the tunic ensemble is styled over a peach silk chiffon underdress (Object ID #1982.74.B). -
Three piece ensemble
White floral silk chiffon evening ensemble; yellow, lavender, and pink flowers with green leaves. A. Gown; slip style; low V-neckline; beige spaghetti straps; two layers printed silk chiffon and three layers plain white silk chiffon; floor length. B. Poncho; seams at center front and back; open at sides; self-covered button closure at neck. C. Scarf; pieced to form shoulder yoke with flounce. Custom made for Hildegarde as a performance gown.Tags 1970s, 1980s, ensemble, floral, gown, Hildegarde, poncho, scarf, silk chiffon, Stavropoulos, white -
Two piece ensemble
Navy blue heavy ridged wool twill suit. A. Jacket; roll collar; long set-in sleeves; bias cut; asymmetric five large pearl buttons and five bound buttonhole closures on grain; lined in navy blue silk. B. Skirt; bias cut wrap skirt; wide overlap; center back seam with two darts on each side; two inch wide waistband with snaps, hooks, and eye closures; lined in navy blue silk. From Hildegarde's personal wardrobe. -
Two piece evening ensemble
Mauve pink silk chiffon ensemble. A. Evening gown; long torso with bands of ostrich feathers on skirt; sleeveless; neckline dips to low V in back; trimmed with band of rhinestones and bugle beads. B. Silk organza capelet; banded with ostrich feathers; lined with silk chiffon; dirty. Performance ensemble worn by Hildegarde.Tags 1950s, 1960s, capelet, ensemble, evening gown, Hildegarde, mauve, ostrich feathers, pink, silk chiffon, silk organza, Stavropoulos -
Three piece evening ensemble
A. Multi-colored silk chiffon evening gown with woven stripes; bucol fabric in green, red, and blue; jewel neckline; full raglan sleeves; A-line silhouette; cut on bias; hand-picked back zipper with four covered decorative buttons; long skirt. B. Peach silk chiffon underdress; V-neckline front and back; long skirt. C. Multi-colored silk chiffon scarf; bucol fabric in green, red, and blue; worn at neckline, flows down back. Performance ensemble worn by Hildegarde.Tags 1970s, 1980s, blue, bucol, ensemble, evening gown, green, Hildegarde, multicolored, red, silk chiffon, Stavropoulos, underdress -
Three piece ensemble
Red chiffon ensemble. A. Blouse; sheer sleeves cuffed with crystal buttons; rolled-over collar; center back zipper closure. B. Culotte pants; front zipper closure. C. Scarf. From Hildegarde's personal wardrobe. -
Two piece ensemble
Light beige silk shantung ensemble. A. Dress; slim pencil skirt; slit in center back seam for ease of movement; skirt attached to a tan silk lingerie top with spaghetti straps; fifteen inch long center zipper closure; skirt underlined with ivory silk. B. Overblouse; sleeveless; wide band of horizontal and vertical faggoting; concealed center back zipper closure; twenty-two and 1/2 inches long.
This item is attributed to Irene. -
Coat
Ivory striped wool plain weave short coat; stripes are brown and dark yellow; jewel neck; center front opening with 3 large bone buttons and bound buttonholes; three-quarter length set-in padded sleeves; side seams open from waist; attached self-fabric belt that ties in back; lined in ivory silk crepe. Worn with dress (Object ID #2004.03.395.A) to form ensemble.