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Detail of shoulder closure
Brown wool double knit sheath dress; 2 parallel white stripes run down center front; set of 3 white/2 black stripes run down princess lines; stripe pattern repeated on back; high scoop neckline; left side metal zipper closure, hand-inserted; hook and eye and snap closures at shoulder; 7.5 inch band at bottom with horizontal stripes.
Worn by Peg Bradley. -
Dress
Brown wool double knit sheath dress; 2 parallel white stripes run down center front; set of 3 white/2 black stripes run down princess lines; stripe pattern repeated on back; high scoop neckline; left side metal zipper closure, hand-inserted; hook and eye and snap closures at shoulder; 7.5 inch band at bottom with horizontal stripes.
Worn by Peg Bradley. -
Dress and scarf
A. Off-white wool double knit sheath dress; crew neckline; 4.5 inch center front seam below neckline; double-stitched center front princess panel with horizontal seam at bust; center back zipper closure; long set-in sleeves. B. Self-fabric scarf.
Worn by Peg Bradley. -
Dress without peacoat
Orange wool double knit ensemble. A. Sheath mini dress; scoop neckline; inverted V-shaped shoulder yoke with center front seam; center back zipper closure; faux 1.5 inch single welt pockets; 3 inch hem.
Worn with peacoat (Object ID #2008.09.51.b) to form two piece ensemble.
Worn by Peg Bradley. -
Two piece ensemble
Orange wool double knit ensemble. A. Sheath mini dress; scoop neckline; inverted V-shaped shoulder yoke with center front seam; center back zipper closure; faux 1.5 inch single welt pockets; 3 inch hem. B. Peacoat; double-breasted; short roll collar; double welt buttonholes; circular domed buttons with circular indentations; seam at natural waistline; set-in sleeves; 3 inch hem.
Worn by Peg Bradley. -
Ski pants
Royal blue wool ski pants; no waistband; hand-picked zipper closure; underpasses at ankles.
Worn by Lynn Fontanne. Donor was the niece of Lynn Fontanne and Alfred Lunt. -
Two piece ensemble
A. Brown basketweave wool suit jacket; fitted; flip tie collar; two button closure; long sleeves; flap pockets at hip. B. Brown basketweave wool suit skirt; dirndl type; large inverted pleat at center front, overlaps pockets beneath.
Worn by Lynn Fontanne. The donor was Lynn Fontanne's niece.Tags 1960s, 1970s, basketweave, brown, ensemble, jacket, Lynn Fontanne, Pierre Balmain, skirt, suit, wool -
Dress
A. Black wool A-line dress; jewel neckline; 7 very large rhinestone buttons and bound buttonholes asymmetrical front closure; closure runs from right shoulder to left hemline; straight sleeves; knee length; lined with china silk; several rhinestones missing from buttons. B. Black wool belt. -
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. -
Dress
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. -
Two piece ensemble
Heavy brown textured wool suit. A. Jacket; collared; two large brown tortoiseshell buttons at front neck; drop bodice in front and back creating volume of fabric; drop sleeves; 7/8 length. B. Skirt; silk lining. This item was created by Norman Norell for Traina-Norell fashion house. -
Detail of coat open to show lining
A. Multicolored striped silk satin fit and flare dress; horizontal stripes in hot pink, lime green, and white with black banding between; natural waistline with attached 2 inch black satin ribbon tie belt; standing collar; straight sleeves; gathered skirt; knee length. B. Black wool reefer coat; convertible collar; 5 black buttons/bound buttonholes on center front closure; diagonal pockets; lined with silk satin. This item was created by Gustave Tassell for Norman Norell fashion house. -
Two piece ensemble
A. Multicolored striped silk satin fit and flare dress; horizontal stripes in hot pink, lime green, and white with black banding between; natural waistline with attached 2 inch black satin ribbon tie belt; standing collar; straight sleeves; gathered skirt; knee length. B. Black wool reefer coat; convertible collar; 5 black buttons/bound buttonholes on center front closure; diagonal pockets; lined with silk satin. This item was created by Gustave Tassell for Norman Norell fashion house.Tags 1970s, black, coat, dress, ensemble, green, Gustave Tassell, Norman Norell, pink, silk satin, white, wool -
Detail of closure on left side of dress
Cream wool evening ensemble. A. Dress; bateau neckline; sleeveless; softly gathered long skirt; side pockets.
Worn with jacket (Object ID #1983.74.b) to form two piece ensemble. -
Detail of hook closure on left shoulder of dress
Cream wool evening ensemble. A. Dress; bateau neckline; sleeveless; softly gathered long skirt; side pockets.
Worn with jacket (Object ID #1983.74.b) to form two piece ensemble. -
Dress without jacket
Cream wool evening ensemble. A. Dress; bateau neckline; sleeveless; softly gathered long skirt; side pockets.
Worn with jacket (Object ID #1983.74.b) to form two piece ensemble. -
Two piece ensemble
Cream wool evening ensemble. A. Dress; bateau neckline; sleeveless; softly gathered long skirt; side pockets. B. Jacket; red velvet collar; double-breasted with 6 large red glass buttons/bound buttonholes closure.