Browse Items (1977 total)

• Detail of jacket

  Beige with brown spatter print silk ensemble. C. Short bolero jacket; jewel neckline, 3/4 length kimono sleeves, cut in one with body of jacket. French darts, unlined. Used for Valentina's famous "Quick change" routine.
  
  Goes with dress (Object ID #1995.382.A), coat (Object ID #1995.382.B), wrap (Object ID #1995.382.D), and belt (Object ID #1995.382.E) to form five piece ensemble.

  Tags beige, coat, jacket, silk, Valentina

• Detail of jacket

  Slightly fitted jacket; stand-away shaped mandarin collar; attached flat collar underneath; set-in three quarter sleeves; graduated-size bound buttonholes down front; top three buttons in metal with a mock royal British seal, two ruby colored stones in crown, a Latin inscription, and "This is an Irene" below insignia.

  Tags black, button, Irene, jacket, suit

• Detail of jacket button

  B. Green, brown, and yellow wool tweed jacket; fitted; mock pockets with jewel buttons; 3 button center front closure with hand-worked buttonholes; shawl collar, pointed; gold top-stitching.
  
  Worn with dress (Object ID #1998.37.a) and scarf (Object ID #1998.37.c) to form three piece ensemble.

  Tags green, jacket, James Galanos, wool tweed

• Detail of jacket button

  Black silk shantung 3 piece ensemble. A. Suit jacket; tuxedo collar; triple top-stitching; princess seaming from shoulder; patch pockets; gold button and chain closure. B. Blouse; sleeveless; 5 gold button closure; banded self-fabric trim with triple top-stitching at neck edge, center front opening, and armscye; 2 patch pockets. C. Suit pants; double pleats; high-rise shaped waistband with belt loops; front fly closure.
  
  Worn by Florence Eiseman.

  Tags black, blouse, Chanel, Chanel Boutique, Florence Eiseman, jacket, pants, silk shantung, suit

• Detail of jacket lining

  Camel colored wool melton boxy jacket; jewel collar; single-breasted with 5 camel colored plastic button closure down center; double welt slash pockets; top-stitching around collar, armscyes, and cuffs; long sleeves; lined in striped tie silk; hip length.

  Tags brown, camel, Claire McCardell, jacket, wool melton

• Detail of jacket lining

  B. Black and white windowpane check wool blazer jacket; V-shaped neckline; patch pockets with button-down flaps; 4 rows of top-stitching at neck, pockets, hem, and cuffs.
  
  Worn with dress (Object ID #1989.43.a) and belt (Object ID #1989.43.c) to form three piece ensemble.

  Tags black, checked, jacket, James Galanos, white, wool

• Detail of jacket lining

  Light brown plain weave wool double cloth ensemble with large off-white "Greek Letters" design. B. Jacket; sleeveless; four button and hidden bound buttonhole closure; one breast patch pocket; lined in off-white silk twill with brown "Greek Letters" design.
  
  Worn with dress (Object ID #2002.84.03.a) to form two piece ensemble.
  
  Fabric designed by Tzaims Luksus.

  Tags double cloth, Greek letters, jacket, James Galanos, light brown, Tzaims Luksus, white, wool

• Detail of jacket lining

  B. Green, brown, and yellow wool tweed jacket; fitted; mock pockets with jewel buttons; 3 button center front closure with hand-worked buttonholes; shawl collar, pointed; gold top-stitching.
  
  Worn with dress (Object ID #1998.37.a) and scarf (Object ID #1998.37.c) to form three piece ensemble.

  Tags green, jacket, James Galanos, wool tweed

• Detail of jacket lining

  Red and black plaid plain weave mohair jacket; checks are two inches square; jewel neckline; cardigan style; single-breasted but with two horizontal rows of three buttons each; buttons are large black plastic; flap pockets on hips; long set-in sleeves; all edges finished in black binding; hip length; lined in red/black check silk, could be reversible.
  
  Worn by donor, Cynthia Lee Jenner.

  Tags black, Geoffrey Beene, jacket, mohair, plaid, red

• Detail of jacket unbuttoned to show blouse

  A. Red wool jacket; sleeveless; double-breasted with three bound buttonhold closure; princess seaming from front neckline. B. Navy blue silk surah blouse; tie neckline; front button closure; silk gathered onto red wool waistband with double button closure. C. Red wool skirt; gathered waistline; two inseam pockets in side front seams; fully lined.

  Tags blouse, Florence Eiseman, jacket, navy blue, Norman Norell, red, silk surah, skirt, wool

• Detail of jacket with collar down

  Deep orange wool twill jacket; wide convertible collar; buttoned neckline tab; long dolman sleeves; six gold/orange buttons/bound buttonholes closure; two French darts; seam down center back; lined in cinnamon color nylon twill.

  Tags Claire McCardell, jacket, orange, wool twill

• Detail of label

  Detail shot of label inside blouse.
  
  Click image three times to zoom fully.

  Tags beads, bias, black, brocade, Frank Olive, gold

• Detail of left shoulder of blouse

  B. Red and ivory check bias blouse; roll collar of ivory bias silk; sleeveless; side zipper closure.
  
  Worn with jacket (Object ID #1996.272.a) and skirt (Object ID #1996.272.c) to form three piece ensemble.

  Tags blouse, checked, Geoffrey Beene, ivory, off-white, red, shantung, silk

• Detail of left side of dress to show buttons

  Black wool double knit A-line dress; standing collar; multiple rhinestone flowerette buttons down left shoulder seam and left side seam forming closure; sleeveless; attached 2 inch wrap-around belt; full length gown; lined with china silk; many rhinestones missing from buttons.

  Tags black, double knit, dress, Norman Norell, wool

• Detail of long johns

  Detail of rear of long johns with flap down.

  Tags black, Bonnie Cashin, long johns, stripes, suede, tan, wool jersey

• Detail of loop on train

  Yellow, navy blue, orange, and white plaid wool evening gown; hung on the bias; apron front with self-fabric neck strap; self belt attached on sides only; bodice has waist darts and is lined in muslin; center back metal zipper closure; asymmetrical train; skirt lined in navy blue satin.

  Tags Charles Kleibacker, evening gown, navy blue, orange, plaid, wool, yellow

• 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

• 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 non-original blouse from front

  C. White silk twill blouse with royal blue polka dots; jewel neckline; sleeveless; gathered at waist; bow on left waist; buttons down back. Label: Nicole by Margaret Newman. Not original to the suit, but similar to original blouse.
  
  Part of four piece ensemble (Object ID #2007.10.13.abcd).

  Tags Adele Simpson, blouse, blue, ensemble, polka dots, royal blue, silk twill, white

• Detail of original blouse from front, untucked and closed

  D. White silk twill blouse with royal blue polka dots; V-neckline; surplice front closure of hook and eye with snap at waist; kimono cap sleeves; darts at waist and bust; unlined; underarm stains. Original to suit.
  
  Part of four piece ensemble (Object ID #2007.10.13.abcd).

  Tags Adele Simpson, blouse, blue, ensemble, polka dots, royal blue, silk twill, white