Browse Items (467 total)
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Skirt
Black taffeta circle skirt; multiple gores with diagonally pleated fabric mitered at seamlines; center back zipper closure; tea length. -
Cocktail dress
Black silk taffeta cocktail dress; slim sheath silhouette; strapless; center back zipper closure; boned bodice; natural waistline; five inch wide band of self-fabric pleating cascading down front and ending at hemline in a narrower band of pleating. -
Coat
Black melton coat; collarless; V-neckline; short two-piece kimono sleeves; three large "double eye" black buttons with bound buttonholes; vertical slash pockets; A-line shaped; high waistline in front; under-lined in black silk. Exclusively for "Maison Blanche" N.O. -
Two piece ensemble
A. Black velvet overblouse; bateau neckline; heavy black scroll braid trim; left side zipper closure; cap sleeves with braid decoration. B. Dark yellow jacquard brocade skirt; fabric is diamond design; inverted pleats into straight waistband of skirt; center back closure has bustle effect; mid-calf length; lined with silk organza. -
Two piece ensemble
A. Black velvet overblouse; bateau neckline; heavy black scroll braid trim; left side zipper closure; cap sleeves with braid decoration. B. Dark yellow jacquard brocade skirt; fabric is diamond design; inverted pleats into straight waistband of skirt; center back closure has bustle effect; mid-calf length; lined with silk organza. -
Two piece suit
Blue broadcloth suit; fabric is black scrollwork print on blue ground. A. Jacket; fitted; modified shawl collar with lapel point; hip length; long sleeves. B. Skirt; tiered; 6 gores; mid-calf length. Suit fabric is very faded. -
Cocktail dress
Black silk faille cocktail dress; deep V-neckline; graduated-size silk petals 24 inches down center front, top petal topped with a white piqué petal; 14 inch long center zipper; fitted waistline; soft pleats over hipline; vertical bound and slashed pockets on either hip; two-piece dolman sleeves with diagonal dart from side seam and padding; straight slim silhouette; center back seam; front slit for ease of movement. -
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. -
Two piece ensemble
Black heavy wool jersey ensemble. A. Jacket; stand-up collar; silver buttons with finger tabs down center front; set-in sleeves; princess seaming down front; side seaming at back; tab on front upper left; lined in black silk. B. Pants; wide legs; 1.5 inch waistband; center back zipper closure; unlined. -
Three piece ensemble
Black heavy wool crepe ensemble, decorated with rhinestone circle cutouts surrounded by diaper pattern; A. Skirt; A-line; no waistband; center back zipper closure; knee length. B. Vest; deep "U" neckline; buttoned front. C. Black wool shaped shawl; rhinestone cut-outs. From the personal wardrobe of Pauline Trigere. -
Skirt and vest
Black heavy wool crepe ensemble, decorated with rhinestone circle cutouts surrounded by diaper pattern; A. Skirt; A-line; no waistband; center back zipper closure; knee length. B. Vest; deep "U" neckline; buttoned front. From the personal wardrobe of Pauline Trigere.
Worn with shawl (Object ID #2004.03.455.C) to form three piece ensemble. -
Two piece suit
Gray, black, and rust checked wool suit. A. Jacket; notched collar; double breasted; set-in three-quarter length sleeves; six large buttons and bound buttonholes; pocket flaps; two inch wide self-buttoned half belts; lined in chocolate brown silk. B. Straight skirt; front overlapping panel; mid-calf length. -
Dress
Black wool tweed late day dress; wrapped and buttoned midriff; long, narrow sleeves. -
Detail of buttons on evening gown
A. Green and black silk satin evening gown; empire waistline; green silk satin bodice and half inch straps; button/loop with zipper closure at left side; black Peg skirt with right side seam slit; full length.
Worn with jacket (Object ID #1997.287.B) to form two piece ensemble. -
Evening gown without jacket
A. Green and black silk satin evening gown; empire waistline; green silk satin bodice and half inch straps; button/loop with zipper closure at left side; black Peg skirt with right side seam slit; full length.
Worn with jacket (Object ID #1997.287.B) to form two piece ensemble. -
Two piece ensemble
A. Green and black silk satin evening gown; empire waistline; green silk satin bodice and half inch straps; button/loop with zipper closure at left side; black Peg skirt with right side seam slit; full length. B. Green silk satin bolero jacket; heavily encrusted with gold braid and red and amber faceted flat beads; Hook and eye closure. Turkish inspired. 1958 showroom sample. -
Dress
Black crepe dress; trapeze silhouette; cut on the bias; Bateau neckline; sleeveless; diagonal bias cut across front of dress; inseam pocket; shoulder drape falls off left shoulder; underlined with silk chiffon; lined with china silk. -
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. -
Two piece ensemble
B. Black wool jersey mock wrap-around skirt; straight; full evening length. C. Black wool jersey blouse; woven abstract pattern in gold, silver, and black lurex; center front button closure with five faceted glass buttons; convertible collar; bishop sleeves.