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Evening gown
Reproduction of Valentina white evening gown worn by Lynn Fontanne (Object ID #1983.185); white chiffon; low V-neckline; full, long bishop sleeves; attached waist ties wrap around the midriff; very large gored skirt; ankle length; lined.
This was made for an exhibition. The maker Pam Rehberg was a professor of theatrical costume at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.Tags 1990s, 2000s, chiffon, evening gown, Lynn Fontanne, Pam Rehberg, reproduction, Valentina, white -
Detail of collar buttoned
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. -
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.Tags 1970s, 1980s, black, blouse, Charles Kleibacker, couture, couture class, houndstooth, twill, white -
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. -
Dress without shrug
A. Gray and white plain weave linen dress; gray bodice, white skirt; sleeveless; low sweetheart neckline; 1.5 inch wide off-the-shoulder straps; center front seam with gathers at bust; large bow and double cording at bust; waistline seam is rounded; back waistline scoops down to lower back; hand-picked long zipper; A-line skirt; ankle length; skirt gathered in center front and center back; entirely backed in white crepe du chine.
Worn with shrug (Object ID #2004.03.428.b) to form two piece ensemble. -
Two piece ensemble
A. Gray and white plain weave linen dress; gray bodice, white skirt; sleeveless; low sweetheart neckline; 1.5 inch wide off-the-shoulder straps; center front seam with gathers at bust; large bow and double cording at bust; waistline seam is rounded; back waistline scoops down to lower back; hand-picked long zipper; A-line skirt; ankle length; skirt gathered in center front and center back; entirely backed in white crepe du chine. B. Gray plain weave linen shrug; rectangle of fabric; ten neck darts to form curvature; gathers at sleeves; gathers covered with cord at upper arm of sleeves; lined in self-fabric. -
Sneakers
White cotton canvas sneakers; white laces; Oxford style; navy blue edging; white rubber sole with navy blue and red accents; blue terry insole. A. Right shoe. B. Left shoe.
Worn by Peg Bradley -
Scarf
White and navy blue silk crepe scarf; 30.5 inches square; border of navy blue with white circles; interior is white with navy circles; two lawn jockey figures and "21" in navy.
Worn by Peg Bradley. -
Scarf
Wide orange and narrow black striped silk twill scarf; 36 inches square.
Worn by Peg Bradley. -
Scarf
White silk georgette scarf; "Peg" printed throughout in multiple colors and styles: red, green, gold, yellow, and black; 16 inches x 42 inches. Made in France.
Worn by Peg Bradley.
Scarf is too long to fit in one image. -
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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. -
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.
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Dress
Lavender silk crepe day dress with white stripes; high scoop neckline with button closure at center front neck; zipper closure down center front; drawstring-gathered waist at natural waistline; raglan sleeves with 3.5 inch cuffs at bottom; cuffs have single white button closure at wrist backs; pleating from mid thigh to hem; mid-calf length.
Worn by Peg Bradley. -
Detail of dress front without belt
A. Navy blue silk crepe dress with white stripes; jewel neckline; bodice cut on the bias; bodice has navy lining; white domed button closures up center back; seam at natural waistline; long set-in sleeves with shoulder pads; three buttons at back sleeve cuffs; pleated skirt; mid-calf length; double folded hem at bottom.
Worn with belt (Object ID #2008.09.53.b). Belt is removed here to make the pleating visible.
Worn by Peg Bradley. -
Dress
A. Navy blue silk crepe dress with white stripes; jewel neckline; bodice cut on the bias; bodice has navy lining; white domed button closures up center back; seam at natural waistline; long set-in sleeves with shoulder pads; three buttons at back sleeve cuffs; pleated skirt; mid-calf length; double folded hem at bottom. B. White leather belt; oval-shaped white buckle with navy blue edging; "Galanos" printed inside.
Worn by Peg Bradley. -
Dress without shawl
Navy blue and white horizontal striped jersey ensemble. A. Dress; jewel neckline; short set-in sleeves; straight, unfitted cut; knee length; lined in white muslin; center back zipper. Almost certainly Bill Blass for Maurice Rentner.
Worn with shawl (Object ID #2008.09.01.b) to form two piece ensemble.
Worn by Peg Bradley.Tags 1960s, 1970s, Bill Blass, dress, jersey, Maurice Rentner, navy blue, Peg Bradley, stripes, white -
Two piece ensemble
Navy blue and white horizontal striped jersey ensemble. A. Dress; jewel neckline; short set-in sleeves; straight, unfitted cut; knee length; lined in white muslin; center back zipper. B. Shawl; 14 inches wide and 70 inches long. Almost certainly Bill Blass for Maurice Rentner.
Worn by Peg Bradley.Tags Bill Blass, dress, ensemble, jersey, Maurice Rentner, navy blue, Peg Bradley, shawl, stripes, white -
Detail of button hasp under collar
Navy blue, white, red, and yellow houndstooth wool twill coat; roll collar; double-breasted with 12 navy plastic button closure; one-piece long sleeves; princess line; slash double welt pockets at hips; knee length.