Browse Items (452 total)
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Blouse
Black and white houndstooth twill blouse; large scale print; roll collar on stand; long bishop sleeves with one button cuffs; back shoulder yoke; front opening with covered buttons; hip length.
This blouse was used by Sister Aloyse Hessburg and Charles Kleibacker for their couture class. -
Cape
Black and white twill cape; high funnel neck; black shoulder yoke forms squared-off "V" to bust; eight covered ball button and loop closure; circular shape to knees; area in back has white ground with black squares, remainder of garment is black with line across front; unlined except at shoulders. Probably worn with dress (Object ID #2004.03.664).
This cape was used by Sister Aloyse Hessburg and Charles Kleibacker for their couture class. -
Dress
Black and white twill dress; white ground with bold graphic print of black squares and large areas of solid black; U-shaped neckline; sleeveless; ball buttons and loops at shoulders; knee length; ties pinned on at waist side seams. Probably worn with cape (Object ID #2004.03.665).
This dress was used by Sister Aloyse Hessburg and Charles Kleibacker for their couture class. -
Detail of chest and waist stitching
B. Black taffeta blouse; sleeveless. C. Black taffeta skirt; straight; ankle length; red lining. Worn with cape (Object ID #2004.03.106.A) and sash (Object ID #2004.03.106.D) to form four piece evening ensemble. Worn by Hildegarde. -
Purse
Black patent leather purse; rectangular boxy shape; wooden bamboo type handle connected by gold D-rings to 1/2 inch patent leather straps; gold turn closure at bottom of straps; top-stitching; navy blue interior; two pockets inside spanning the length of handbag; 8.5 inches wide by 6 inches high.
Belonged to Peg Bradley. -
Scarf
Wide orange and narrow black striped silk twill scarf; 36 inches square.
Worn by Peg Bradley. -
Scarf
Pink and black silk satin scarf; black and white triangle pattern at center; 30 inches x 30 inches; frayed edges. Made in Paris.
Worn by Peg Bradley. -
Sweater
Black wool knit sweater; ribbed knit of knit 2, purl 2; crew neckline; long sleeves; hip length; "AC" logo embroidered in white on center front chest.
Worn by Peg Bradley. -
Dress
Black and white wool dress; black wool body with white silk insets at collar and cuffs; white notched collar sewn under black V-neckline; "V" is heavily embellished with gold beading, chain, and rhinestones; back shoulder darts; waistline seam falls at natural waist; center back zipper closure; black belt at waist with hook closures in back, attached to gold V at buckle; belt buckle is heavily embellished with gold beading, chain, and clear rinestones as well as tiny pearls; set-in sleeves ending 3.5 inches above wrists, heavily embellished with gold beading, chain, and rinestones; 3.5 inch white silk cuffs that open to outside are attached to black portion of sleeves from the inside; gathered skirt has inseam pockets on both side seams at hips; fully lined.
Worn by Peg Bradley. -
Two piece ensemble
Black silk shantung ensemble. A. Jacket; roll collar; 4 domed fabric button opening at center front; 7/8 length set-in sleeves; polished silk black bow ribbon tie at neck; contour darts to hem at front and back; hip length; lined in bright fuschia china silk. B. A-line skirt; no waistband; front has 3 seams, back has 2 seams; zipper set into seam on back left side; lined in black china silk. "F" embroidered in white at inside front waist; knee length.
Worn by Peg Bradley. -
Skirt
Black silk damask dirndl skirt with self-patterned Liberty floral design; wide pointed waistband; left side zipper closure with single hook and eye; calf length. -
Blouse
Black wool jersey blouse; shaped as fitted mini dress; square neckline; spaghetti straps with looped ends attach at front neckline with gold metal shank buttons; left side zipper closure. -
Pants
Black silk damask tapered leg pants; self-patterned with white linked circle design; banded waistline; three frontal pleats; two back darts; two inseam pockets lined in nylon; combination button; snap closure on left hand side (button is missing). -
Blouse
Black machine-made cotton lace blouse; strapless; hook and eye closures on left side; back is about 6 cm longer than front; lined in nylon tricot. -
Dress
Gray and black wool jersey dress; knitted design resembling herringbone in gray and black, with vertical stripes of khaki green; mandarin collar; center front opening with 6 brass buttons; stitched-down pleats extending from shoulder to skirt at front and back; pleats stitched down at shoulder and again at waist; long one-piece set-in sleeves; mid-calf length; side inseam pockets; there was probably a matching belt which is now missing. -
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. -
Skirt
Black brushed nylon dirndl skirt; nylon has felt-like texture; very full gathered; nylon banded waistline; zipper closure and two hook and eye closures at left side; small hole in front.