Browse Items (26 total)

• Evening gown

  Pale pink silk organza evening gown ensemble. A. Gown; v-neckline, long full bell sleeves, criss-cross bodice extending into tie belt at center front, very full flared skirt, ankle length. B. Neck sash; 120" long by 5.5" wide, doubled. C. Slip; one layer of organza and one layer of taffeta, V-neckline with 2" strap narrowing to 1" at shoulder, full length. Slight discoloration throughout, torn in several places near waist and bodice. Some patching has been done.
  
  Worn by Lynn Fontanne. Either this version or the white version (Object ID #1983.185) was worn to the 1941 Academy Awards ceremony. Donor was the niece of Lynn Fontanne and Alfred Lunt.

  Tags 1930s, 1940s, belt, evening gown, Lynn Fontanne, organza, pink, Valentina

• Evening gown

  White silk organza evening gown; V-neckline, long full bell sleeves, full skirt, belt or waist tie made of the same fabric to accompany the gown. Several stains and discoloration throughout.
  
  Worn by Lynn Fontanne. Either this version or the pale pink version (Object ID #1983.184.ABC) was worn to the 1941 Academy Awards. Donor was the niece of Lynn Fontanne and Alfred Lunt.

  Tags 1930s, 1940s, belt, evening gown, Lynn Fontanne, organza, Valentina, white

• Blouse

  Black silk organza sheer windowpane blouse; jewel neckline, peek-a-boo waist, asymmetrical wrap front with hook and eye closure, straight elbow length sleeves, multiple darts for shaping, camisole-style lining of silk crepe, completely hand-overcast and double overcasting on facings and camisole. Worn by Valentina.

  Tags 1940s, 1950s, black, blouse, organza, Valentina

• Givenchy Teal Inverted Pleat Top and Skirt Set Close-Up_Body and Skirt Hem Fabric

  Two-piece skirt dress ensemble. Bias-cut rolled collar tunic with inverted pleat back and paneled front. Button closure at back neckline, seamed cap sleeves. Curved in-seam pockets integrated into princess seams. Button-on half belt and snap closures noted. Underlined with silk organza. Paired with paneled pencil skirt.

  Tags Givenchy, linen, organza, silk, teal

• Givenchy Teal Inverted Pleat Top and Skirt Set

  Two-piece skirt dress ensemble. Bias-cut rolled collar tunic with inverted pleat back and paneled front. Button closure at back neckline, seamed cap sleeves. Curved in-seam pockets integrated into princess seams. Button-on half belt and snap closures noted. Underlined with silk organza. Paired with paneled pencil skirt.

  Tags 1950s, 1960s, dress, Givenchy, half-belt, linen, organza, plain weave, Shirley Howard, teal

• Givenchy Peach Sequined Maxi Length Coat

  Peach colored embroidered and sequined coat, ankle length. Center front opening with snaps. Size 12.

  Tags 1960s, Givenchy, Mona von Bismark, organza, sequins, silk, Smithsonian Institution