Browse Items (1977 total)
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Dress
Black wool flannel dress; black ground with narrow white stripes; wide notched collar; self bias binding around collar and down side of front; double breasted; four black buttons and bound buttonholes continuing around waistline; set-in 3/4 length sleeves with turned-up cuffs; slim skirt with tucks and vertical bound pockets; 7 1/2 inch long center seam slit for ease in walking; center back seam. Missing a button. Presented in the fall of 1950. -
Dress
A. Brown, multi-colored dress; diagonal stripes; center back zipper; elastic at waist; sleeves are double layered, belled at cuff to under sleeve; collar tie at center back; chevron stripes at center front and center back. B. Matching belt of same fabric. -
Coat
Red wool coat; standing collar at back of neck; straight set-in sleeves; hidden buttons; red lining. -
Two piece suit
Two-tone beige striped wool suit. A. jacket; no collar or closures. B. Skirt; slightly gathered; closure at center front. -
Four piece ensemble
Dark orange Indian inspired print ensemble. A. Silk georgette tailored blouse; standing collar with bound button closure; bishop sleeves with cuff. B. Wool challis skirt; very full, flared; knee length. C. Black suede belt with fabric appliqué. D. Removable shoulder pads; same fabric as blouse.Tags appliqué, belt, blouse, challis, ensemble, georgette, Pauline Trigère, shoulder pads, skirt, suede -
Coat
Black ottoman coat; A-line with exaggerated swing; jewel neckline with attached tie; batwing sleeves; two diagonal double welt pockets; no closures; mid-calf length; unlined. -
Evening gown
Black floral silk matelasse ensemble. Fabric is black ground with pink roses and green stems in a warp print. A. Evening gown; strapless; interior bodice built over a strapless, longline bra; asymmetrical front; straight skirt; ankle length; multiple pleats at kick vent. Worn with wrap (Object ID #1997.237.B). -
Evening gown with wrap
Black floral silk matelasse ensemble. Fabric is black ground with pink roses and green stems in a warp print. A. Evening gown; strapless; interior bodice built over a strapless, longline bra; asymmetrical front; straight skirt; ankle length; multiple pleats at kick vent. B. Wrap; rectangular; lined with wool crepe. -
Detail of evening gown underbodice
Black floral silk matelasse ensemble. Fabric is black ground with pink roses and green stems in a warp print. A. Evening gown; strapless; interior bodice built over a strapless, longline bra; asymmetrical front; straight skirt; ankle length; multiple pleats at kick vent. Worn with wrap (Object ID #1997.237.B). -
Dress
Gray wool crepe A-line dress; bateau neckline; sleeveless; empire waist with insert, tiny triple darts under bustline; plunging back with center back zipper closure and self-fabric tie; A-line skirt; full evening length. -
Three piece ensemble
A. Gray wool double cloth coat; Princess style; notched collar of ivory double cloth; one button center front closure; seams worked so that thin strip of ivory shows through; straight sleeves; flared skirt; knee length. B. Ivory wool jersey overblouse; bias cut; cowl neckline, high; five silver button/bound buttonhole center back closure. C. Gray wool double cloth A-line skirt; grosgrain waistband. -
Overblouse and skirt without coat
B. Ivory wool jersey overblouse; bias cut; cowl neckline, high; five silver button/bound buttonhole center back closure. C. Gray wool double cloth A-line skirt; grosgrain waistband.
Worn with coat (Object ID #1997.272.A) to form three piece ensemble. -
Two piece ensemble
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. B. Light gray A-line skirt. -
Detail of button on back collar 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. -
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. -
Two piece ensemble
Black wool crepe ensemble. A. Sheath dress; standing collar with gold braid; straight sleeves; straight skirt with slit up left side seam; ankle length. B. Bolero jacket; scoop neckline; sleeveless; hook and eye closure at center front; heavily beaded with oriental paisley design. -
Two piece ensemble
B. Black wool jersey mock wrap-around skirt; straight; full evening length. C. Black wool jersey blouse; woven abstract pattern in gold, silver, and black lurex; center front button closure with five faceted glass buttons; convertible collar; bishop sleeves. -
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.