Browse Items (108 total)
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Cocktail dress
Black crepe cocktail dress; deep V-neckline; set-in sleeves with large black mink cuffs; tucks at center front waist; gathered skirt into waistline; mid-calf length; attached self-fabric belt; gathered cummerbund; center front loop and button closures.
Worn by donor, Janet Falk. -
Cocktail dress
A. Black wool/angora knit dress; jewel neckline with front slit; natural waistline; full skirt; blue suede saw-tooth appliqué at neckline, center front, armholes, and cuffs; gold metallic braid edging of suede. B. Blue suede belt; gold metallic braid edging of suede.
Worn by Florence Eiseman.Tags angora, appliqué, belt, black, blue, cocktail dress, dress, Florence Eiseman, Roger Nahr, suede, wool -
Dress with leather belt
A. Black silk satin dress; pink roses with purple leaves in warp print; funnel neckline buttoning on left shoulder; long, narrow kimono sleeves; close-fitting bodice with bust darts; very full skirt gathered to natural waist; skirt lined in black satin. B. Black leather belt; curved; silk satin covered square buckle.
This dress can also be worn with a silk satin belt (Object ID #2002.84.27.c). -
Dress
A. Black silk satin dress; pink roses with purple leaves in warp print; funnel neckline buttoning on left shoulder; long, narrow kimono sleeves; close-fitting bodice with bust darts; very full skirt gathered to natural waist; skirt lined in black satin. C. Black silk satin belt; pleated; fabric-covered square buckle.
This dress can also be worn with a leather belt (Object ID #2002.84.27.b). -
Coat
A. Taupe wool flannel coat; fabric might be camel hair; wrap-around styling; double layers of wool; band collar; kimono sleeves with shirring along top of shoulders. B. Self-fabric tie belt. -
Jumpsuit
A. Red, black, and white plaid wool jumpsuit; roll collar; three button front placket; patch pocket with button flaps. B. Black leather belt; molded chrome sides connected by leather; black leather front and buckle. -
Detail of hidden button closure at center front
A. Off-white cotton piqué dress; circular figured piqué is very heavy; top-stitched neckline and front placket with hidden button closure; deep inverted pleats at side front set into princess seaming. B. Self-fabric belt.
Worn by Florence Eiseman. -
Dress
A. Off-white cotton piqué dress; circular figured piqué is very heavy; top-stitched neckline and front placket with hidden button closure; deep inverted pleats at side front set into princess seaming. B. Self-fabric belt.
Worn by Florence Eiseman. -
Dress and belt without jacket
A. Black and white windowpane check wool shirtwaist dress; notched collar; straight sleeves with 3 button closures; natural waistline; inverted pleat at skirt front; knee length. C. Black leather belt; silver ring closure.
Worn with jacket (Object ID #1989.43.b) to form three piece ensemble. -
Three piece ensemble
A. Black and white windowpane check wool shirtwaist dress; notched collar; straight sleeves with 3 button closures; natural waistline; inverted pleat at skirt front; knee length. B. Black and white windowpane check wool blazer jacket; V-shaped neckline; patch pockets with button-down flaps; 4 rows of top-stitching at neck, pockets, hem, and cuffs. C. Black leather belt; silver ring closure. -
Blouse and belt
A. Sheer off-white organza evening blouse; peasant style; short horizontal gold and silver threads; jewel neckline ties at back; round shoulder yoke, body and sleeves gathered and added on top of yoke; full long sleeves gathered into tied cuffs; unlined; hip length. D. Gold rope belt crocheted around two lengths of gold and white fabric-covered cord. Part of a larger ensemble with skirt (Object ID #2009.11.48.b), blouse (Object ID #2009.11.48.c), and belt (Object ID #2009.11.48.e).
Worn by donor, Janet Falk. -
Ensemble
White pleated silk evening ensemble. B. Skirt; stitched to cord at waist; side zipper closure; unlined; ankle length. C. Blouse; sleeveless. E. Belt; 2.5 inches wide; underside of tan leather. Part of a larger ensemble with blouse (Object ID #2009.11.48.a) and belt (Object ID #2009.11.48.d).
Worn by donor, Janet Falk. -
Coat
A. Multicolored silk taffeta coat; screen-printed in geometric motifs with large areas of light blue; large green diamond shape at front waist; on chest is floral motif in dark blue within pink purple octagon; jewel neckline; center front opening; long set-in sleeves; below knee length; lined in yellow taffeta. B. Self-fabric belt; 2 hook and bar closures.
Worn by donor, Janet Falk. -
Detail of skirt zipper
Olive green silk taffeta ensemble with white and khaki colored polka dots. B. Skirt; hip yoke; gathers placed on top of yoke; ankle length; short zippers on either hip. D. Belt; made of bias tubing.Tags belt, bias, Charles Kleibacker, couture, ensemble, olive green, polka dots, silk taffeta, skirt -
Four piece ensemble
Olive green silk taffeta ensemble with white and khaki colored polka dots. A. Blouse; standing collar; open at front with only double ties at bust; high cut armscyes; sleeveless; lined in green satin; ends at high hip. B. Skirt; hip yoke; gathers placed on top of yoke; ankle length; short zippers on either hip. C. Bandeau top; circle of fabric. D. Belt; made of bias tubing.Tags bandeau, belt, bias, blouse, Charles Kleibacker, couture, ensemble, olive green, polka dots, silk taffeta, skirt -
Dress
A. Navy blue silk crepe dress with white stripes; jewel neckline; bodice cut on the bias; bodice has navy lining; white domed button closures up center back; seam at natural waistline; long set-in sleeves with shoulder pads; three buttons at back sleeve cuffs; pleated skirt; mid-calf length; double folded hem at bottom. B. White leather belt; oval-shaped white buckle with navy blue edging; "Galanos" printed inside.
Worn by Peg Bradley. -
Dress
A. Bright red synthetic crepe dress; surplice front with V-neckline; no collar; long kimono sleeves cut in one with bodice; seamed down shoulder and upper arm; French darts; left side zipper closure; full gathered skirt; mid-calf length; vertical stitched tucks at midpoint on skirt; unlined. B. Matching belt; 1.5 inches wide; yellow metal buckle. -
Dress and belt without bolero
Dark brown velveteen evening ensemble. A. Halter evening dress; draped surplice bodice; round back; waistline seam forms V-shape at center back; slightly flared skirt; pleated front waist; left side zipper and hook and eye closure. C. Contour belt; covered buckle; 3 holes.
Worn with bolero (Object ID #2004.17.28.b) to form three piece ensemble. -
Three piece ensemble
Dark brown velveteen evening ensemble. A. Halter evening dress; draped surplice bodice; round back; waistline seam forms V-shape at center back; slightly flared skirt; pleated front waist; left side zipper and hook and eye closure. B. Bolero; one-piece tubular construction forming cutaway neckline; short kimono sleeves. C. Contour belt; covered buckle; 3 holes. -
Dress
A. Blue floral print cotton dress; fabric pattern of abstracted white and yellow flowers and a floating man playing a green violin; jewel neckline; short kimono sleeves; fitted bodice; side zipper closure; full skirt has been shortened, hem is now released; it is likely the dress was originally mid-calf length and has been shortened to knee length. B. Blue floral print cotton belt; fabric pattern of abstracted white and yellow flowers; 5/8 inches wide; covered buckle.
Fabric designed by Marc Chagall. Worn as a "going away" dress on May 5, 1956 for wedding at St. Sebastian's church.