Browse Items (1977 total)
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Coat
Black silk taffeta coat; large notched collar; rabbit fur back collar; double-breasted with large black plastic buttons; slightly padded shoulders; long, raglan sleeves; back has an inverted pleat; thigh length; lined in wool crepe. This item was created by Norman Norell for Traina-Norell fashion house. -
Needlework sample panel
White muslin sample strip of various needlework techniques; examples include pleating, hand-made buttons, hand-worked buttonholes, braid stitched on tulle, quilting, lace insertion, tucks, ruffles, and cording.
The School Sisters of Notre Dame had a sewing workshop and produced samples of the type of work that they could do. -
Needlework samples
White batiste needlework samples; parts of sleeves; features tucks, lace insertion, and lace ruffles in short lower sleeves.
The School Sisters of Notre Dame had a sewing workshop and produced samples of the type of work that they could do. This particular sample demonstrated techniques used for christening gowns and other things. -
Child's bib
Child's white cotton piqué circle bib; hand-embroidered with lady bugs holding clover umbrellas. -
Turban
Red satin turban; softly gathered on band; twisted at center front. Donor was Frank Olive's sister. -
Jumper
Child's pale pink cotton corduroy jumper; pearl buttons at shoulders; white corduroy lambs and flower appliqués at hem; ric-rac at hem; lined with white mousseline. -
Cover-up
Child's blue cotton terrycloth swimsuit cover-up; cardigan style; short sleeves; three pearl button center front closure; patch pockets with rick-rack at right sides; appliqué of red spouting whale at right front. -
Swimsuit
Child's navy blue nylon Helenca tank swimsuit; white banding at neckline, armholes, and leg holes; white flower appliqué with stem and leaves at center front. -
Swimsuit
Child's navy blue nylon Helenca tank swimsuit; white banding at neckline, armholes, and leg holes; white flower appliqué with stem and leaves at center front. -
Dress
Child's green and coral jersey polo shirt dress; johnny collar; coral short sleeves; white horizontal stripe; green A-line skirt. -
Dress
Child's navy blue cotton dress; red standing collar; blue shoulder yoke; short navy blue sleeves with red cuffs; pleated skirt falling from shoulder yoke; two pockets below yoke with gold buttons; center back zipper closure; tie belt fastened at side seams. -
Dress
Child's navy blue twill dress; white standing collar; center front patch pocket with yellow flower appliqué; cap sleeves; tie belt at back; knee length; unlined. -
Coat
Child's navy blue plain weave cotton coat; Peter Pan collar; 5 white shell buttons down center front; long sleeves; 2 patch pockets; knee length; shoulder yoke at back; lower back gathered into yoke. -
Dress
Child's yellow plain weave linen dress; blue and white striped roll collar and cuffs; short puffed sleeves; white smocking on skirt where it joins to bodice; blue and white embroidered flowers on left chest; two buttons at center back neck; tie half-belt in back; above the knee length. -
Dress
Child's black and gold bouffant dress; black velvet bodice with gold dots; gold brocade skirt; jewel neckline with gold trim; short puffed sleeves with gold brocade bows; zipper closure; black lining; A-line skirt, pleated; knee length. -
Dress
Child's blue and white check cotton sun dress; blue shoulder straps with scalloped yoke, pearl button fasteners on straps; red circle and green leaf appliqué; three box pleats released from yoke scallops; center back zipper closure; bias cut self-fabric ties form bow at center back. -
Jumper
Child's navy blue and green plaid acrylic blend jumper; dropped front yoke worked on bias; slightly gathered body; seven brass buttons form opening down left side front; self-fabric ties form bow at center back. -
Dress
Child's gray polyester flannel dress; white piqué shawl collar and dickey edged in eyelet; long sleeves with inverted pleats; white piqué cuffs; five stitched-down box pleats at center front, released below waistline; center back zipper closure with inverted pleat; self-fabric ties at center back. -
Dress
Child's white polyester ensemble; fabric looks like linen. Dress; sleeveless; navy blue braid with white flowers at dropped yoke; inverted front pleats; center back zipper closure with ties; fully lined.
Worn with coat (Object ID #1987.151.a). -
Dress and coat
Child's white polyester ensemble; fabric looks like linen. A. Coat; Peter Pan collar piped in navy; four navy button front closure; navy braid with white flowers applied at cuffs; fully lined. B. Dress; sleeveless; navy blue braid with white flowers at dropped yoke; inverted front pleats; center back zipper closure with ties; fully lined