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Evening gown
Black shirred silk taffeta evening gown; princess styling; low scoop neckline; short raglan sleeves; side zipper closure; pellon-lined skirt. -
Evening gown
White chiffon evening gown; ballerina bodice; spaghetti straps; net draped across front; natural waistline; 3 tier tulle handkerchief hem; acetate lining; some interior boning. Possibly a debutante gown. -
Three piece ensemble
Black velveteen ensemble. A. Jacket; puritan collar; 2-piece set-in sleeves, turned-up cuffs with slits; center front silver zipper closure; princess seams and darts, side seams, center back seam, two shoulder darts on back and modified princess seams; waist dart; black polyester lining. B. Bodice; large square neckline front and back; sleeveless; right side silver separating zipper with hook and eye closures top and bottom; two princess seams on front and back; two waist darts front and back; pointed waistline front and back; center seam at back; boning in center seams and princess seams between outer shell and lining. C. Skirt; high-rise waist; center front and back seams; two princess seams and four darts at front and back; right side covered zipper closure with hook and eye closure on top; boning in center front and princess seams; mid-calf length. -
Bodice and skirt without jacket
Black velveteen ensemble. B. Bodice; large square neckline front and back; sleeveless; right side silver separating zipper with hook and eye closures top and bottom; two princess seams on front and back; two waist darts front and back; pointed waistline front and back; center seam at back; boning in center seams and princess seams between outer shell and lining. C. Skirt; high-rise waist; center front and back seams; two princess seams and four darts at front and back; right side covered zipper closure with hook and eye closure on top; boning in center front and princess seams; mid-calf length.
Worn with jacket (Object ID #2006.08.01.a) to form three piece ensemble. -
Evening gown
Taupe silk taffeta evening gown; strapless; side zipper closure; bodice has three-part waist yoke; piece covering bust has much asymmetrical horizontal pleating; skirt draped to right princess seam; flared skirt; three inverted pleats at back waist; unlined; ankle length. -
Cocktail dress
Magenta silk crepe draped cocktail dress; scoop neckline; sleeveless; asymmetrically draped across bodice and skirt; released pleats on the left side front skirt; knee length; lined in magenta taffeta; center back zipper closure. -
Illustration
Fashion illustration in black and white of two women in dresses. The first is a long-sleeved black dress fitted below the bust on top of a calf length skirt, all in dark fabric. The second is a sleeveless dress with a sheer layer over the top. On the back is written, “p 6 designs by Linda Chapman Anne Pochowski.” The artist is listed as Judiette Weathersby and there is no date. Watercolor, charcoal, oil, and pen on board. Measurements: 12 x 15 inches.
This artwork was featured in the 1978 Fashion Show Program, "Sculptured Softly". Linda Chapman and Anne Pochowski were Fashion Design students at Mount Mary in the late 1970s. It is unknown whether they graduated from the program. Artist Judiette Weathersby is listed as model in the 1978 Fashion Show, but it is unknown if she was a student at Mount Mary. -
Two piece evening ensemble
A. Bronze wool crepe evening gown; camisole bodice with sequin band; bodice pleated to midriff band; skirt pleated to midriff band. B. Tan wool crepe evening bolero jacket; padded shoulders; gold sequin trim.
Worn by Julilly House Kohler.Tags 1940s, 1950s, bolero, bronze, brown, Charles Lang-Charles Cooper, crepe, ensemble, evening gown, evening wear, Julilly House Kohler, Kohler, tan, wool -
Dress without bolero from front
A. Bronze wool crepe evening gown; camisole bodice with sequin band; bodice pleated to midriff band; skirt pleated to midriff band.
Worn with bolero (Object ID #1986.132.b) to form two piece evening ensemble.
Worn by Julilly House Kohler. -
Dress without bolero from back
A. Bronze wool crepe evening gown; camisole bodice with sequin band; bodice pleated to midriff band; skirt pleated to midriff band.
Worn with bolero (Object ID #1986.132.b) to form two piece evening ensemble.
Worn by Julilly House Kohler. -
Evening gown
A. Bronze hammered satin evening gown, trimmed in burgundy silk at neckline and armscyes; plunging neckline front and back; sleeveless; bias cut; mermaid silhouette; ankle length; unlined. B. Burgundy and bronze hammered satin belt; ties at side. Worn by Hildegarde. -
Hat
Navy blue and gold striped velvet cap; soft crown with fur brim; ties at right side. Label: "Christian Dior Chapeaux Paris-New York".
Worn by Julilly House Kohler.Tags 1950s, 1960s, blue, cap, Christian Dior, Christian Dior Chapeaux, Dior, gold, hat, Julilly House Kohler, Kohler, navy, stripes, velvet -
Cocktail dress
Lavender and red crinkled metallic lame' novelty weave evening dress; round neckline with yoke; chemise style; short sleeves; 4 inch horizontal band at hem; above the knee length. Labels: "Christian Dior New York", "Zita Inc."Tags 1960s, 1970s, Christian Dior, Christian Dior New York, cocktail dress, Dior, dress, lamé, lavender, metallic, purple, red -
Cocktail dress
A. Black silk faille cocktail dress; princess style; dropped waistline with belt carriers for hip-slung belt; jewel neckline with lace trim; straight sleeves with lace cuffs; rhinestone "dice" buttons; A-line skirt; knee length. Label: "Christian Dior New York". B. Black silk faille belt with rhinestone buckle.Tags 1960s, 1970s, belt, black, Christian Dior, Christian Dior New York, cocktail dress, Dior, dress, faille, ready to wear, rhinestones, silk -
Two piece ensemble
A. Gray wool plaid day dress with brown, yellow, orange, and khaki stripes; jewel neckline; short set-in sleeves; bodice has 2 waist darts and waist seaming; center front zipper placket covered with four buttons; 3 sewn down pleats on skirt; two-piece A-line back skirt; lined in gray China silk; short length. B. Gray wool plaid coat with brown, yellow, orange, and khaki stripes; convertible collar with high stance, five buttons, and placket; long one-piece set-in sleeves; four patch pockets on front, pockets have flap closure with 2 buttons; contour darts at waist; vent at center back; lined in bright green China silk. Label: "Christian Dior Boutique". -
Dress without coat
A. Gray wool plaid day dress with brown, yellow, orange, and khaki stripes; jewel neckline; short set-in sleeves; bodice has 2 waist darts and waist seaming; center front zipper placket covered with four buttons; 3 sewn down pleats on skirt; two-piece A-line back skirt; lined in gray China silk; short length.
Worn with coat (Object ID #2004.03.446.b) to form two piece ensemble. -
Two piece ensemble
A. Light pink silk crepe evening gown; shift; V-shaped neckline; sleeveless halter bodice; front yoke with 6 pleats which release from center front yoke; knee length; lined in silk chiffon. B. Light pink silk crepe evening cape; gathering at neckline; 2 vertical single welt pockets; knee length; lined in silk chiffon.
Spring/Summer 1966. -
Gown without cape
A. Light pink silk crepe evening gown; shift; V-shaped neckline; sleeveless halter bodice; front yoke with 6 pleats which release from center front yoke; knee length; lined in silk chiffon.
Worn with cape (Object ID #1991.42.b) to form two piece ensemble.
Spring/Summer 1966. -
Two piece ensemble
A. Black silk and wool suit jacket; low U-neckline with two button tab and hand-made buttonholes; defined waistline; diagonal pockets; sleeves in one with front and back; gusseted. Label: "Christian Dior, Paris, Printemps Ete 1953". B. Black silk and wool suit skirt; straight silhouette; narrow waistband; two zipper closures; curved darts for fit; lined in black silk. Label: "Christian Dior, Paris, Printemps Ete 1953".
Spring/Summer 1953. -
Detail of zipper closures
B. Black silk and wool suit skirt; straight silhouette; narrow waistband; two zipper closures; curved darts for fit; lined in black silk. Label: "Christian Dior, Paris, Printemps Ete 1953".
Worn with jacket (Object ID 2004.03.283.a) to form two piece ensemble.
Spring/Summer 1953.