Browse Items (123 total)
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Two piece ensemble
A. Aqua pleated silk evening blouse; purple and peacock blue silk-screened vaguely Indian motifs outlined in white; jewel neckline with narrow tie, slit to chest; narrow set-in sleeves end in tied knot; deep center front slit from waist to hem; unlined; knee length. B. White china silk evening pants; no waistband; center back zipper closure; lined; ankle length.
Worn by donor, Janet Falk. -
Detail of coat lining
A. Multicolored silk taffeta coat; screen-printed in geometric motifs with large areas of light blue; large green diamond shape at front waist; on chest is floral motif in dark blue within pink purple octagon; jewel neckline; center front opening; long set-in sleeves; below knee length; lined in yellow taffeta.
Worn with belt (Object ID #2009.11.55.b)
Worn by donor, Janet Falk. -
Coat
A. Multicolored silk taffeta coat; screen-printed in geometric motifs with large areas of light blue; large green diamond shape at front waist; on chest is floral motif in dark blue within pink purple octagon; jewel neckline; center front opening; long set-in sleeves; below knee length; lined in yellow taffeta. B. Self-fabric belt; 2 hook and bar closures.
Worn by donor, Janet Falk. -
Toque
Green peacock feather toque; large scattered "rhinestones" on felt base -
Ruana
Blue floral warp print taffeta shawl; rectangular; pointed ends; self-lined; 82 inches long. -
Dress
Blue silk charmeuse dress; high V-neckline; tiny cap sleeves; A-line bias-cut skirt with center front seam; center back zipper closure; skirt gathered at center back.
This dress was used by Sister Aloyse Hessburg and Charles Kleibacker for their couture class. -
Scarf
Blue polyester faille scarf; 13 inches x 58 inches; color gradually fades from dark blue to light blue. Black stamped logo in corner "Geoffey Beene".
Worn by Peg Bradley.
Scarf is too long to fit in one image. -
Dress
White, light blue, and light pink cotton poplin sheath dress; one-piece; print of abstract blue bamboo leaves with pink butterflies and dragonflies; high scoop neckline, edge-stitched and faced; side darts at bust; lapped metal zipper with hook and eye closure at center back; short set-in sleeves with double layer of gathered ruffles at bottom; mini length skirt with three inch hem; lined with muslin.
Worn by Peg Bradley. -
Two piece ensemble
Medium blue cotton chintz with black floral vertical striped pattern ensemble. A. Blouse; wing collar; four white buttons; white top-stitching; waist tucks front and back; back shoulder yoke; set-in sleeves with one button band cuffs; left side front pocket. B. Shorts; regular waist band; left side hook and eye closure; side slits. -
Stole
Royal blue silk shantung stole with flocked black linear daisy pattern; Pelerine type; shaped triangle with black silk taffeta linging used as binding; double snap closure. Possibly not designed by Valentina due to different construction techniques. Worn by Valentina. -
Evening gown
A. Blue silk evening gown with black silk chiffon overlay; deep rounded yoke piece; ivory chiffon banded in orange; 3/4 length sleeves with orange bands; full skirt with train. B. Blue silk tie belt with black chiffon overlay.
Worn by Lynn Fontanne. Purchased at the auction of Lynn Fontanne's estate using funds from Mount Mary alumnae. -
Evening gown
Off-white silk chiffon over silk evening gown with blue rose print; V-neckline in front, square neckline in back; square set-in sleeves. Worn with evening coat (Object ID #1983.239).
Worn by Lynn Fontanne to receive a special Tony Award for Lifetime Achievement in 1970, although the gown was created much earlier. This gown was possibly made by Valentina, but has been significantly altered. Purchased at the auction of Lynn Fontanne's estate using funds from Mount Mary alumnae.Tags blue, evening gown, floral, Lynn Fontanne, off-white, roses, silk chiffon, Tony Awards, Valentina -
Detail of inside of cap
Child's pale blue and white striped ribbed cotton cap; turned-up edge; embroidery of cars, helicopters, and trains around edge.
This item is from Fall 1999. -
Cap
Child's pale blue and white striped ribbed cotton cap; turned-up edge; embroidery of cars, helicopters, and trains around edge.
This item is from Fall 1999.Tags blue, cap, car, childrenswear, Florence Eiseman, Florence Eiseman Inc., hat, helicopter, newborn, train, white -
Shoe
Child's blue and white striped seersucker right shoe; rounded toe; white laces; hard sole; yellow and white striped toe. Worn with sunsuit (Object ID #2022.04.25.a) and hat (Object ID #2022.04.25.b). Likely there is only one shoe because this outfit was kept by the company as a sample. -
Two piece ensemble
A. Child's blue and white striped seersucker sunsuit; yellow and white striped straps and band around waist; straps attach to front with 1 button each; appliqués of sandcastle, pail, and shovel; gathering at waist and around legholes. B. Child's blue and white striped seersucker sun hat; soft crown; wide brim; yellow and white striped band around brim; part of brim is turned-back with large yellow and white striped bow. Also worn with shoe (Object ID #2022.04.25.c).Tags appliqué, beach, blue, childrenswear, cotton, Florence Eiseman, Florence Eiseman Inc., hat, polyester, romper, seersucker, sunsuit, swimwear, white -
Button-on short set
Child's light blue cotton button-on short set; white, yellow, and red balloon appliqués; Peter Pan collar; double-breasted with 4 buttons and 3 snaps at center front; pleats at center front and one pleat at center back; short sleeves with cuffs; white piping around collar and cuffs; 6 buttons around lower top for shorts to attach; 5 snaps at crotch.
Possibly part of a "brother-sister" set with Object ID #1997.298. -
Two piece diaper set
Child's light blue corduroy diaper set. A. Top; Peter Pan collar; long sleeves gathered into cuffs; A-line silhouette; white arrow appliqué placed diagonally across front piercing 3 hearts; hearts embroidered with text "Love", "me", and "!"; two buttons inside to attach bottoms; 3 button and 1 snap closure at center back. B. Child's light blue corduroy diaper cover; elastic at waist and legs; loops on either side of waist to attach to diaper set top. -
Shortall
Child's white and blue vertically striped cotton shortall; square neckline; button tabs at either side of waist; appliqué of 2 Danish sailors on white piping "waves"; center back zipper closure.Tags appliqué, blue, childrenswear, cotton, Florence Eiseman, Florence Eiseman Inc., romper, sailors, shortall, waves, white -
Button-on short set
Child's light blue cotton button-on short set; 3 white circles appliqués in vertical line down left chest, light blue airplane embroidered in each circle; white textured Peter Pan collar; 4 buttons and 1 snap at center front; 2 pleats at center front and 1 pleat at center back; short sleeves with white textured cuffs; white piping around collar and cuffs; 5 buttons around lower top for shorts to attach.