Browse Items (50 total)
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Dress without jacket
Taupe wool/rayon knit ensemble. A. Sheath dress; black knit geometric design; mandarin collar; 3 black knit I-cord frog closures at center front neckline; cap sleeves; peg skirt; maxi length.
Worn with jacket (Object ID #1997.325.b) to form two piece ensemble. -
Two piece ensemble
Taupe wool/rayon knit ensemble. A. Sheath dress; black knit geometric design; mandarin collar; 3 black knit I-cord frog closures at center front neckline; cap sleeves; peg skirt; maxi length. B. Jacket; cardigan style; V-shaped neckline; 2 black knit I-cord frog closures at center front waistline; straight sleeves with black patterned cuffs; black patterned neck edge and hemline. From Adolfo's Fall 1975 Ready-to-Wear collection. -
Evening coat
Quilted gold, silver, and black metallic lamé coat; bound jewel neckline; snap front closure; princess seaming; long sleeves with bound cuffs; full length; lined in black satin.
This piece was attributed to Ann Lowe by the donor at the time of donation. There are no labels or markings. It is beautifully constructed, but other than the high quality and donor attribution, there is no other way to verify if this coat was in fact designed by Lowe. -
Evening gown
Black silk jersey evening gown with graphic print in blue, yellow, and olive green; fit and flare; natural waistline; standing collar; bishop sleeves with cuffs; gathered skirt; full evening length. Label: "Ronald Amey".
Worn by the donor, Beatrice Haggerty. -
Evening gown
Butter yellow rayon evening gown; scoop neckline; two bust darts; sleeveless; sewn-in elastic at empire waistline; fabric above and below waistline gathers slightly; large self-fabric covered buttons down entire center front; pair of snaps on both inner shoulder straps, just below shoulder seam; ankle length; label: "Burke-Amey, New York".
This item was created by Ronald Amey for Burke-Amey. -
Dress
Orange wool knit fit and flare dress; white knit yoke with geometric, abstract top-stitching in orange; long straight sleeves; gathered, knee length skirt; attached belt with abstract inserts and top-stitching. Label: "Ronald Amey".
Worn by the donor, Beatrice Haggerty. -
Evening gown
Multicolored printed evening gown; Peter Max type print with trees, flowers, and hexagons in shade of blue, green, pink, and magenta; light blue and lime green wool double knit bodice with insets and piecing; standing collar; natural waistline; long set-in bishop sleeves with wool cuffs; large clear buttons at cuffs; center back zipper closure; gathered full silk chiffon skirt; ankle length. Label: "Ronald Amey".
Worn by the donor, Beatrice Haggerty. -
Blouse without skirt or jacket
C. Multicolored striped blouse; standing collar; insert trim of mint green; long sleeves; attached white knit panty with snap closure between legs.
Worn with jacket (Object ID #1986.255.a) and skirt (Object ID #1986.255.b) to form three piece ensemble. -
Three piece ensemble
A. Purple wool double knit suit jacket; geometric pattern; standing collar; princess seams; long sleeves; inserts of mint green wool double knit. B. Purple wool double knit skirt; A-line; hip yoke trimmed in mint green. C. Multicolored striped blouse; standing collar; insert trim of mint green; long sleeves; attached white knit panty with snap closure between legs. -
Evening gown
Beige silk chiffon evening gown; sleeveless; thin spaghetti straps; sweetheart neckline; bodice is made of silk chiffon with decorative silk bands sewn in; the decorative bands depict golden and orange dahlia-like flowers surrounded by reddish brown leaves on a cream ground with gold woven in; each band is 3.5 inches wide, going along the neckline, crossing in front of the bust and ending abruptly at the princess seam; empire waistline; drapey skirt of beige silk chiffon, heavily gathered at waistline; decorative bands from front cover entire back bodice, with self-fabric bow at center back waist seam; bow detaches with snap closure on left side to allow access to zipper underneath; 13 inch center back zipper closure; extra chiffon material in skirt under bow; thin beige attached underdress with similar style lines and bust darts; ankle length; label: "Mainbocher Inc." -
Dress
Black wool flannel dress; standing collar; padded shoulders; long set-in sleeves with zippers at wrists; diagonal exposed zipper front closure; no waist definition; diagonal seam at hip with pocket inserted on right side; knee length.
Worn by Peg Bradley. -
Sandals
Copper colored leather sandals; T-strap; faux snakeskin ankle strap; four straps over toe; 3.34 inch narrow gold Spanish heels. -
Dress
A. Ivory 4 ply crepe shirtdress; large roll collar; 3 tucks on each side of opening; center front closure of covered buttons down length of dress; long set-in shirt sleeves with cuff; no waist definition or seams; backed in white acetate; long. B. Black satin ribbon belt; stitched to center back and sides of dress. -
Dress
Black and white wool tweed day dress; white squares with black in center; jewel neckline connecting to center front zipper closure, covered by fringed placket; short set-in sleeves fall to elbow; center front modified princess seam; gathered at natural waistline; waist sashed with wide satin belt; fringe covers hem, center front, sleeves, and neckline; skirt backed in white organza; knee length. -
Three piece ensemble
A. Black wool jersey tunic top; high round neckline; front of tunic is cut on bias; five self-covered buttons and bound buttonholes. B. Black wool jersey straight skirt; lined; short length. C. Black wool jersey belt; self-covered button and bound buttonhole. -
Coat
Gray plaid double cloth box coat; turned-back collar, self-fabric ties as only front closure; two-piece sleeves, plaid perfectly matched; in-seam side pocket. -
Dress
Black silk broadcloth fit and flare dress; keyhole neckline, banded; slit below neckline; natural waistline; sleeveless; skirt has inverted box pleats at center front and side fronts; mid-calf length.