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Two piece ensemble
Multicolor wool tweed ensemble; fabric is loosely woven in stripes of orange, black, gold, and pink alternating with black and gold. A. Jacket; standing collar edged with tan suede; two tie closures in suede; bottom of jacket is sewn up; long sleeves have square sleeve caps; gores in jacket create A-line shape; all edges finished with brown suede. B. Skirt; gathered front; side zipper closure; knee length. -
Detail of coat
Detail of right side of black canvas coat to show change purse stitched as part of pocket -
Dress
Black and white spotted cotton jersey dress; short sleeves; two pockets; criss-cross front at top.
Worn with coat (Object ID #1980.100.A) to form two piece ensemble. -
Detail of coat lining
Detail of lining on black leather coat; short sleeves; toggle closures; two pockets; lined in spotted jersey. -
Two piece ensemble
A. Black leather coat; short sleeves; toggle closures; two pockets; lined in spotted jersey. B. Black and white spotted cotton jersey dress; short sleeves; two pockets; criss-cross front at top. -
Coat
White, tan, and black large-scale plaid wool flannel car coat; fabric is brushed, may have mohair in it; convertible collar of tan leather; four brass turn screws at center front closure; long raglan sleeves with leather binding at wrists; two parabola pockets; A-line shape; knee length. -
Knickers
Black, red, yellow, and beige plaid wool knickers; elastic at waist and hems; large pockets.
From Bonnie Cashin's personal wardrobe. She called these knickers "Amelias" as a nod to American suffragette Amelia Bloomer. -
Detail of coat
Detail of green and black knitted wool coat to show bamboo pin closing. -
Hat
Black stitched straw braided hat; low crown; six inch wide brim, brim doubled back at edge; crown lined in crepe; no hatband. Worn by Hildegarde. -
Handkerchief
Black chiffon and lace handkerchief; center is chiffon (12 inch square); 6.5 inch lace borders; 25 inch square. Probably used by Hildegarde in performance.