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Evening gown
Royal blue wool evening gown; small cowl collar; sleeveless; hand-picked zipper closure; straight skirt hanging from yoke bodice; long slit asymmetrically placed in skirt front. Worn with matching cape (Object ID #1982.304.B) to form two piece evening ensemble. Performance ensemble worn by Hildegarde. -
Two piece evening ensemble
A. Royal blue wool evening gown; small cowl collar; sleeveless; hand-picked zipper closure; straight skirt hanging from yoke bodice; long slit asymmetrically placed in skirt front. B. Royal blue and magenta wool cape; royal blue front, magenta back; small cap sleeves; very full. Performance ensemble worn by Hildegarde.Tags 1970s, 1980s, cape, Elinor Jenkins, ensemble, evening gown, Hildegarde, magenta, royal blue, wool -
Two piece evening ensemble
Pale green silk chiffon evening ensemble; A. Gown; attached flowing back panel; bodice completely covered in silver bugle beads; spaghetti straps; sewn-in brassiere. B. Scarf. Performance ensemble worn by Hildegarde. Refurbished by Charles Kleibacker for September 25, 1982 show at Mount Mary.Tags 1970s, 1980s, beads, ensemble, evening gown, green, Hildegarde, scarf, silk chiffon, Stavropoulos -
Three piece evening ensemble
Salmon pink silk chiffon evening ensemble. A. Gown with faceted crystal tear drops and band of silver bugle beads; tiny bugle beading and rhinestones at high waist; four layers of chiffon. B. Pale pink capelet; trimmed with tear drop beads. C. Scarf; triangular shaped; trimmed with tear drop beads. Worn as a performance ensemble by Hildegarde.Tags 1970s, 1980s, capelet, ensemble, evening gown, Hildegarde, pink, salmon, scarf, silk chiffon, Stavropoulos -
Two piece tunic ensemble
Peach silk chiffon ensemble. A. Tunic; plain jewel neckline, points at front and back; deep dolman sleeves; bias cut; all-over pattern in silver and gold glitter. No label. B. Scarf. Performance ensemble worn by Hildegarde.
In this image, the tunic ensemble is styled over a peach silk chiffon underdress (Object ID #1982.74.B). -
Evening Gown
Black wool jersey evening gown; various size brass domes applied to hem and sleeve wrists; jewel collar; dirndl styling; long sleeves; floor length. Worn by Hildegarde. This item was created by Hubert de Givenchy for Nouvelle Boutique. -
Three piece ensemble
White floral silk chiffon evening ensemble; yellow, lavender, and pink flowers with green leaves. A. Gown; slip style; low V-neckline; beige spaghetti straps; two layers printed silk chiffon and three layers plain white silk chiffon; floor length. B. Poncho; seams at center front and back; open at sides; self-covered button closure at neck. C. Scarf; pieced to form shoulder yoke with flounce. Custom made for Hildegarde as a performance gown.Tags 1970s, 1980s, ensemble, floral, gown, Hildegarde, poncho, scarf, silk chiffon, Stavropoulos, white -
Two piece ensemble
Navy blue heavy ridged wool twill suit. A. Jacket; roll collar; long set-in sleeves; bias cut; asymmetric five large pearl buttons and five bound buttonhole closures on grain; lined in navy blue silk. B. Skirt; bias cut wrap skirt; wide overlap; center back seam with two darts on each side; two inch wide waistband with snaps, hooks, and eye closures; lined in navy blue silk. From Hildegarde's personal wardrobe. -
Evening gown
Aubergine four-ply silk crepe evening gown; high exaggerated mandarin collar; one set-in sleeve, one batwing sleeve; draped from right shoulder; asymmetric bias cut; slim silhouette; deep released pleat on left side; asymmetric zipper closure on grain which creates drapery; yellow metal and purple glass antique brooch near throat; long. Custom made as a performance gown exclusively for Hildegarde. -
Evening gown
Black silk chiffon evening dress; one layer of cocoa brown and three layers of shell pink under dress; small straps; one layer of bias cut black chiffon bound in bias binding; attached long bias cut scarf; short length. Custom made exclusively for Hildegarde. -
Evening gown
Pale yellow and gray silk chiffon evening gown; slight scoop neckline; sleeveless; high-waisted bodice with draped cummerbund effect; bodice covered with 1/2 inch crystal beads; panel of yellow chiffon attached at back shoulders. Performance evening gown worn by Hildegarde. -
Evening gown
Black lace evening gown; lace over black chiffon and beige crepe; flowing lace sleeves; attached chiffon neck scarf. Worn by Hildegarde. -
Evening gown
Navy silk chiffon evening gown; large red flowers, tie-dye or batiked fabric; very full sleeves; straight skirt; attached scarf at neckline that flows down back; underdress of navy crepe with beige yoke. Worn by Hildegarde.Tags 1970s, 1980s, batik, evening gown, floral, Hildegarde, Jean Louis, navy blue, red, silk chiffon -
Evening gown
Green silk chiffon evening gown; long trailing cape sleeves; attached long scarf forms high neckline and trails down back; shoulder yoke points to deep V in front; five layers of different shades of green; back zipper closure; crepe underdress; label is missing; floor length. Custom made as a performance gown for Hildegarde. -
Evening coat
Celadon green double silk ribbed twill evening coat; inset "V" at back neck; Ruana shape: square open in front, sides sewn together to knees, open to ankles; longer in back than front. Worn by Hildegarde as a performance coat. -
Three piece evening ensemble
A. Multi-colored silk chiffon evening gown with woven stripes; bucol fabric in green, red, and blue; jewel neckline; full raglan sleeves; A-line silhouette; cut on bias; hand-picked back zipper with four covered decorative buttons; long skirt. B. Peach silk chiffon underdress; V-neckline front and back; long skirt. C. Multi-colored silk chiffon scarf; bucol fabric in green, red, and blue; worn at neckline, flows down back. Performance ensemble worn by Hildegarde.Tags 1970s, 1980s, blue, bucol, ensemble, evening gown, green, Hildegarde, multicolored, red, silk chiffon, Stavropoulos, underdress -
Three piece ensemble
Red chiffon ensemble. A. Blouse; sheer sleeves cuffed with crystal buttons; rolled-over collar; center back zipper closure. B. Culotte pants; front zipper closure. C. Scarf. From Hildegarde's personal wardrobe. -
Coat
Camel colored double breasted coat; camel hair; notched collar; patch pockets with flap; back vent; belted on back with two button closure; one button on each cuff; hand-topstitching. Red speck on front. -
Three piece ensemble
Printed cotton piqué ensemble; A. Jacket; fabric is large-scale floral bouquets of red and yellow flowers with green sprays on a black ground; abstract watercolor effect; motif woven on a waffle ground; sleeves of jacket have design of red and yellow dots; high points at neckline front; six covered buttons and loops over the waist; fitted at the front and back waist with three darts on each side; 3/4 length leg-o-mutton sleeves; lined in black china silk. B. Skirt; design of red and yellow dots; straight skirt; straight waistband; knee length; lined. C. Hair comb; deep pink ostrich feather and orange fabric flower attached to plastic comb.Tags 1980s, 1990s, black, cotton piqué, dots, ensemble, floral, hair ornament, jacket, Pauline Trigère, skirt