Browse Items (1977 total)

• Detail of coat slightly open

  A. Dark blue silk crepe dress; jewel neckline; long set-in sleeves with wide cuffs of black ottoman; padded shoulders; zipper closure at back neck; black ottoman midriff; side zipper closure; straight silhouette to knee. B. Dark blue silk taffeta coat; quilted in horizontal rows; jewel neckline; long set-in sleeves; padded shoulders; black ottoman panel down center front; snap closures at center front; black ottoman midriff; knee length.
  
  Worn by donor, Janet Falk.

  Tags black, coat, dark blue, dress, Mary McFadden, ottoman, silk crepe, silk taffeta

• Dress without coat

  A. Dark blue silk crepe dress; jewel neckline; long set-in sleeves with wide cuffs of black ottoman; padded shoulders; zipper closure at back neck; black ottoman midriff; side zipper closure; straight silhouette to knee.
  
  Worn with coat (Object ID #2009.11.51.b) to form two piece ensemble.
  
  Worn by donor, Janet Falk.

  Tags black, dark blue, dress, Mary McFadden, silk crepe

• Two piece ensemble

  A. Dark blue silk crepe dress; jewel neckline; long set-in sleeves with wide cuffs of black ottoman; padded shoulders; zipper closure at back neck; black ottoman midriff; side zipper closure; straight silhouette to knee. B. Dark blue silk taffeta coat; quilted in horizontal rows; jewel neckline; long set-in sleeves; padded shoulders; black ottoman panel down center front; snap closures at center front; black ottoman midriff; knee length.
  
  Worn by donor, Janet Falk.

  Tags black, coat, dark blue, dress, Mary McFadden, ottoman, silk crepe, silk taffeta

• Detail of midriff ornamentation - side

  Dark midnight blue pleated polyester evening gown; deep v-neckline; shoulder pads; long narrow sleeves; midriff ornamented in tiny orange, gold, magenta, and purple sequins with gold beads and threads; motifs are Indian or Javanese inspired; side zipper closure; bodice lined in midnight blue charmeuse; ankle length.
  
  Worn by donor, Janet Falk.

  Tags dark blue, evening gown, Mary McFadden, polyester

• Detail of midriff ornamentation - front

  Dark midnight blue pleated polyester evening gown; deep v-neckline; shoulder pads; long narrow sleeves; midriff ornamented in tiny orange, gold, magenta, and purple sequins with gold beads and threads; motifs are Indian or Javanese inspired; side zipper closure; bodice lined in midnight blue charmeuse; ankle length.
  
  Worn by donor, Janet Falk.

  Tags dark blue, evening gown, Mary McFadden, polyester

• Evening gown

  Dark midnight blue pleated polyester evening gown; deep v-neckline; shoulder pads; long narrow sleeves; midriff ornamented in tiny orange, gold, magenta, and purple sequins with gold beads and threads; motifs are Indian or Javanese inspired; side zipper closure; bodice lined in midnight blue charmeuse; ankle length.
  
  Worn by donor, Janet Falk.

  Tags dark blue, evening gown, Mary McFadden, polyester

• Evening gown

  Black lace evening gown; square neckline; large 3/4 length silk taffeta puff sleeves; side zipper closure; columnar silhouette to ankle; backed in black silk organza.
  
  Worn by donor, Janet Falk.

  Tags black, evening gown, lace, Mary McFadden, silk taffeta

• Cocktail dress

  Black velvet cocktail dress; straight silhouette; scoop neckline; long set-in sleeves; dropped waistline; gold leaves around seam between bodice and skirt; pleated skirt; center back zipper closure; knee length.
  
  Worn by donor, Janet Falk.

  Tags black, cocktail dress, gold, Mary McFadden, velvet

• Blouse and skirt without jacket

  B. Off-white silk shantung blouse; jewel neckline; sleeveless; center back zipper closure. C. Off-white slubby raw silk skirt; silk-screened with large abstract shapes in orange, maroon, blue, and green; no waistband; sewn down pleats; side zipper closure; lined in white China silk; mid-calf length.
  
  Worn by donor, Janet Falk.

  Tags blouse, ensemble, Mary McFadden, off-white, silk, skirt

• Three piece ensemble

  A. Off-white slubby raw silk jacket; silk-screened with large abstract shapes in orange, maroon, blue, and green; jewel neckline; center front opening with no closure; elbow length set-in sleeves with turned-back cuffs; back is gathered into shoulder yoke; unlined; thigh length. B. Off-white silk shantung blouse; jewel neckline; sleeveless; center back zipper closure. C. Off-white slubby raw silk skirt; silk-screened with large abstract shapes in orange, maroon, blue, and green; no waistband; sewn down pleats; side zipper closure; lined in white China silk; mid-calf length.
  
  Worn by donor, Janet Falk.

  Tags blouse, ensemble, jacket, Mary McFadden, off-white, silk, skirt

• Blouse

  Pale yellow slubby sheer cotton muslin blouse; jewel neckline with tie at back; front yoke; bodice gathered into yoke; sleeveless; unlined. Worn as an ensemble with skirt (Object ID #2009.11.58), jacket (Object ID #2009.11.59), and scarf (Object ID #2009.11.60).
  
  Worn by donor, Janet Falk.

  Tags blouse, cotton muslin, Mary McFadden, yellow

• Book cover: Mary McFadden, High Priestess of High Fashion

• Mary McFadden

• Scarf

  Light blue silk crepe scarf with yellow-green, blue, dark orange, and peach stripes; 71 inches long by 4 inches wide. Worn as an ensemble with blouse (Object ID #2009.11.57), skirt (Object ID #2009.11.58), and jacket (Object ID #2009.11.59).
  
  Worn by donor, Janet Falk.

  Tags Mary McFadden, multicolored, scarf, silk crepe, stripes

• Jacket

  Turquoise, rust red, and lavender striped raw silk brocade jacket; brocade has paisley motifs; standing collar edged with beige silk; center front opening with no closures; padded shoulders; long set-in sleeves with turned-back cuffs; modified princess seam in back; lined in pale yellow silk; hip length. Worn as an ensemble with blouse (Object ID #2009.11.57), skirt (Object ID #2009.11.58), and scarf (Object ID #2009.11.60).
  
  Worn by donor, Janet Falk.

  Tags dark red, jacket, lavender, Mary McFadden, silk brocade, turquoise

• Skirt

  Pale beige muslin skirt with zig-zag rows of basket weave; rows are closer together near hem; straight waistband; side zipper closure; straight silhouette; lined in yellow silk; knee length. Worn as an ensemble with blouse (Object ID #2009.11.57), jacket (Object ID #2009.11.59), and scarf (Object ID #2009.11.60).
  
  Worn by donor, Janet Falk.

  Tags beige, Mary McFadden, muslin, skirt

• Blouse and belt

  A. Sheer off-white organza evening blouse; peasant style; short horizontal gold and silver threads; jewel neckline ties at back; round shoulder yoke, body and sleeves gathered and added on top of yoke; full long sleeves gathered into tied cuffs; unlined; hip length. D. Gold rope belt crocheted around two lengths of gold and white fabric-covered cord. Part of a larger ensemble with skirt (Object ID #2009.11.48.b), blouse (Object ID #2009.11.48.c), and belt (Object ID #2009.11.48.e).
  
  Worn by donor, Janet Falk.

  Tags belt, blouse, ensemble, gold, Mary McFadden, off-white, rope, silk organza, silver

• Ensemble

  White pleated silk evening ensemble. B. Skirt; stitched to cord at waist; side zipper closure; unlined; ankle length. C. Blouse; sleeveless. E. Belt; 2.5 inches wide; underside of tan leather. Part of a larger ensemble with blouse (Object ID #2009.11.48.a) and belt (Object ID #2009.11.48.d).
  
  Worn by donor, Janet Falk.

  Tags belt, blouse, ensemble, Mary McFadden, pleats, silk, skirt, white

• Detail of interior of bolero

  Turquoise silk evening bolero jacket covered with clear iridescent sequins; jewel neckline; long set-in sleeves; center front zipper closure, zipper sticks when closing; padded shoulders; unlined.
  
  Detail shot shows how sequins are attached.

  Tags bolero, Mary McFadden, sequins, silk, turquoise

• Bolero

  Turquoise silk evening bolero jacket covered with clear iridescent sequins; jewel neckline; long set-in sleeves; center front zipper closure, zipper sticks when closing; padded shoulders; unlined.

  Tags bolero, Mary McFadden, sequins, silk, turquoise