Browse Items (571 total)
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Evening gown
Pale blue jersey evening gown; decolette neckline; kimono sleeve gathered at top and bottom; gathered yoke at empire waist; gathered sash at deep V-neckline that hangs vertically; deep V-neckline in back; center back zipper. -
Cocktail dress
Black silk brocade cocktail dress; stemmed rose and leaf motif; Bateau neckline dipping to low "V" in back; 17" long concealed center back zipper, hand-overcast; dolman sleeves with deep gussets; princess style; dropped waistline; self-draping on hip gathered into arch at center front; large self-bow at center back with long pointed and lined streamers; center back slit for ease in walking. -
Day dress
Off-white floral silk shantung day dress; pattern is varying shades of yellow, gold, and brown chrysanthemums and gray leaves; beige Peter Pan collar; tie at neck; short kimono sleeves with cuffs; seam at waistline connects bodice and skirt; skirt has tuck on front princess line to imitate pockets; front zipper closure covered with placket; knee length; unlined. -
Evening gown
Gold lamé gown; wide round neckline, bound in wide bias-cut banding; sleeveless; bust darts; raised waistline; attached self-fabric belt dips down in back; long center concealed zipper; paneled bias-cut long skirt; underlined bodice; attached slip with lingerie straps in soft beige crepe. Worn with matching shawl (Object ID #2004.03.28.B). -
Dinner dress
Yellow and white floral silk chiffon dinner dress; "U" neckline in front, plunges deeper in back; hanging sleeves in back that become bell sleeves at shoulder; attached straight beige slip underneath, attached at waist; sleeveless slip with lingerie straps; concealed back zipper, hook and eyes, and snap closures; flared skirt; knee length. -
Two piece ensemble
Red orange and white double cloth ensemble; A. Coat; slim-fitted raglan sleeves; reversible to red orange and white houndstooth; large houndstooth check on cuffs and patch pockets. B. Houndstooth check double cloth skirt; A-line. -
Dress without jacket
A. Black crepe dress; A-line; sleeveless; asymmetrical; rhinestone buttons.
Worn with jacket (Object ID #1986.16.B) to form two piece ensemble. -
Two piece ensemble
A. Black crepe dress; A-line; sleeveless; asymmetrical; rhinestone buttons. B. Black crepe jacket; stand-up collar. -
Dress
Pale pink wool jersey day dress; high round neckline; short kimono sleeves with bias binding hem; A-line princess seams; seaming across bust; bias tubes form half belt in back connected by pink buttons on front side; pockets in the side seams; pink silk lining; center back zipper; knee length. -
Two piece suit
Khaki and orange wool twill suit. A. Jacket; semi-fitted; upper collar is khaki, wool epaulets are orange; epaulets have silver buttons and bound buttonholes; six silver buttons down front with bound buttonholes; set-in long sleeves; 1.5 inch wide self-fabric belt with leather backing; four keepers and squared silver ball and bar buckle; lined in orange china silk. B. Skirt; A-line; straight waistband; softly gathered panels; front panel of khaki; slit open almost to waistband at center front, creating the look of a center pleat; hand-overcast center back zipper; underskirt has khaki wool front and khaki silk taffeta back; knee length.
By Hubert Latimer under Irene's label after her death. -
Dress
A. Black interlock dress; jewel collar; sleeveless; two pleats on each shoulder; unfitted at waist; flaps on front hips; center back picked zipper; knee length. B. White and black patent leather belt; white square buckle. -
Coat
A. Red wool A-line coat; jewel neckline; three flat brass button/bound buttonhole center front closures; straight sleeves; A-line skirt; two inseam pockets in diagonal seaming below waist; knee length; lined with china silk. B. Red wool covered belt; two inches wide; brass buckle through fabric carriers. -
Three piece ensemble
Brown jersey ensemble. A. Blouse; collar draped with ties at shoulder; kimono sleeve cut all in one with rest of blouse. B. Skirt; A-line; knee-length. C. Tie belt. -
Jumper
Black wool crepe jumper; asymmetric closure; full button front; yoked above bust; grosgrain bow at top of buttons -
Cocktail dress
Black silk satin cocktail dress; upper bodice covered with attached shawl whose tails hang down back to the knee; waistline seam; center back zipper closure; wide flared skirt edged with black fox border; below knee length. -
Coat
Tan double cloth wrap-around coat; shawl collar, very large and extended; straight long sleeves; interior patch pockets; knee length; traditional double cloth construction techniques with hand-stitched seams to inside. -
Shoes
Black floral silk matelasse shoes by Delman; fabric is black ground with pink roses and green stems in a warp print; pointed toe, 2.5 inch pike heel. C. Right shoe. D. Left shoe. -
Coat
Purple wool tweed A-line coat; standing collar; collar ends overlap at center front button at center; three purple domed button center front closure with bound buttonholes; bias cut straight sleeves; front and back of coat are bias cut; large single welt pockets set on diagonal; knee length; silk taffeta lining.