Browse Items (423 total)
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Day dress
Off-white floral silk shantung day dress; pattern is varying shades of yellow, gold, and brown chrysanthemums and gray leaves; beige Peter Pan collar; tie at neck; short kimono sleeves with cuffs; seam at waistline connects bodice and skirt; skirt has tuck on front princess line to imitate pockets; front zipper closure covered with placket; knee length; unlined. -
Dress
A. Pink striped silk dress; raglan sleeves; darts at shoulder to neckline; elastic at cuffs; diagonal striped chevron design at front, side, and back seams; four buttons at center front. B. Beige silk underdress. -
Dress
Black paisley challis dress; black ground with printed purple paisley; T-shape trapeze shape; mandarin collar; multiple released tucks around collar; puffed sleeves with cuff; flared, knee length skirt; cut on the bias; china silk lining. -
Dress
Black floral print challis dress; Black ground with large, sketchy orchid print; T-shape trapeze dress; cowl neckline with fabric flower at left shoulder; dolman sleeves with zippers at wrists; flared skirt; knee length; lined with china silk. -
Dress
Red wool challis dress; printed with large stylized flowers in black, yellow, navy, purple, and green; jewel collar; straight set-in sleeves with zippers at wrists; straight skirt; ruffle at hem. -
Dress without jacket
A. Black crepe dress; A-line; sleeveless; asymmetrical; rhinestone buttons.
Worn with jacket (Object ID #1986.16.B) to form two piece ensemble. -
Two piece ensemble
A. Black crepe dress; A-line; sleeveless; asymmetrical; rhinestone buttons. B. Black crepe jacket; stand-up collar. -
Dress
Pale pink wool jersey day dress; high round neckline; short kimono sleeves with bias binding hem; A-line princess seams; seaming across bust; bias tubes form half belt in back connected by pink buttons on front side; pockets in the side seams; pink silk lining; center back zipper; knee length. -
Dress
Black plain weave dress; unusual neckline with deep center front slit; bust darts; big shoulder pads; tucks at the sleeve cap; 3/4 length sleeves with two black buttons on the cuff; waistline has V extensions from bodice; four-piece flared skirt; knee length; center back zipper; lined in black china silk. -
Dress
A. Black interlock dress; jewel collar; sleeveless; two pleats on each shoulder; unfitted at waist; flaps on front hips; center back picked zipper; knee length. B. White and black patent leather belt; white square buckle. -
Dress
Black wool crepe dress; princess silhouette; jewel neckline; double neck ruffles of silk taffeta set into curved front opening; invisible zipper; straight sleeve with zipper at wrist; three-quarter length sleeves; lined in silk. -
Dress
Black crepe dress; V-neckline; four gore A-line body; slim, long sleeves with zipper at wrist. Originally worn with a patent leather belt. -
Dress
Black crepe dress; jewel neckline with tie; short sleeves; pleated front inserts from hip to hem at front and back. -
Dress
A. Ivory wool crepe dress; A-line; deep V-neckline; four main dress pieces are all bias cut; long tight sleeves with zippers at wrists; fully lined. B. Beige chiffon dickey with hand-applied gold sequins. -
Dress
Black silk jacquard chemise dress; caramel colored abstract print; standing collar; puffed sleeves, zippers at wrists; flounced skirt, split at center front, tapering to center back; underlined with organza; straight skirt underneath; china silk lining. -
Dress
A. Coral silk chiffon overdress; Bateau neckline; sleeveless; tucks across breast; waist yoke; gathered full skirt; knee length; side zipper. Several shattered areas and tears in chiffon. B. Coral silk chiffon underdress; spaghetti straps; waist yoke; hip yoke; pleated full skirt with coral lining. Several small tears. -
Dress
A. Black crepe shift dress; mock turtle collar with taupe and dark brown braid trim; straight sleeve with three rows of braids and zippers at the wrist; knee length; back button closure with wooden buttons; three rows of braid down center front; lined in black silk. B. Black crepe belt with taupe and dark brown braid trim; velcro closure.