Browse Items (28 total)

• Dress

  White wool crepe dress; heavy gold metal and rhinestone brilliants down center front and neckline; long sleeves.
  
  This dress was created by Elinor Simmons for Malcolm Starr.
  
  Worn by Lynn Fontanne. Purchased at the auction of Lynn Fontanne's estate using funds from Mount Mary alumnae.

  Tags 1960s, dress, Elinor Simmons, gold, Lynn Fontanne, Malcolm Starr, metal, rhinestones, white, wool crepe

• Three piece ensemble

  Black crepe ensemble. A. Blouse; jewel neckline edged with marquis and round prong-set rhinestones; sleeveless; princess seaming; bolero length with rhinestones at hem. B. Skirt; gathered; rhinestones encircle hemline; above the knee length. C. Black peau de soie belt; 2 inches wide.

  Tags 1960s, belt, black, blouse, crepe, ensemble, Norman Norell, peau de soie, rhinestones, skirt
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  Cloche

  Dark brown wool felt cloche; decorated with colorless rhinestones; 1/2 inch wide self-fabric hatband; crown has wrinkle on right side.

  Tags 1970s, 1980s, brown, cloche, Frank Olive, rhinestones, wool felt
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  Turban

  Black satin turban; gathered at center back with drawstring ribbon; covered with rhinestones, pearls, and metal studs. Donor was Frank Olive's sister.

  Tags 1970s, 1980s, black, Frank Olive, pearls, rhinestones, ribbon, satin, turban
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  Three piece ensemble

  Black heavy wool crepe ensemble, decorated with rhinestone circle cutouts surrounded by diaper pattern; A. Skirt; A-line; no waistband; center back zipper closure; knee length. B. Vest; deep "U" neckline; buttoned front. C. Black wool shaped shawl; rhinestone cut-outs. From the personal wardrobe of Pauline Trigere.

  Tags black, ensemble, jacket, Pauline Trigère, rhinestones, shawl, vest, wool, wool crepe

• Skirt and vest

  Black heavy wool crepe ensemble, decorated with rhinestone circle cutouts surrounded by diaper pattern; A. Skirt; A-line; no waistband; center back zipper closure; knee length. B. Vest; deep "U" neckline; buttoned front. From the personal wardrobe of Pauline Trigere.
  
  Worn with shawl (Object ID #2004.03.455.C) to form three piece ensemble.

  Tags 1970s, black, Pauline Trigère, rhinestones, skirt, vest, wool, wool crepe

• Coat

  Red orange wool coat; long, princess style; four orange rhinestone buttons, five bound buttonholes; pockets set into princess line with welt; lay down collar. Small holes in front of coat; some rhinestones missing on buttons.

  Tags 1980s, coat, orange, Pauline Trigère, red, rhinestones, wool
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  Detail of rhinestone button on front of jacket

  Gray wool flannel ensemble. A. Dark gray jacket; boxy; notched collar, faced upper; button at center back; one inch fabric tie under collar that laps over and buttons with 1.5 inch diameter silver button; button has Russian style crest design; two double welt pockets with flaps at hipline; straight sleeve with turned back cuff.

  Tags button, gray, jacket, Pauline Trigère, rhinestones, wool flannel