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Dress
Gray and black fit and flare dress; bodice of gray wool flannel; contrasting black braid creates corset styling; center front zipper closure; 3 small self-covered black silk buttons on each side of zipper; scoop neckline; long straight sleeves with mock cuffs; empire waistline; black silk skirt gathered to waistline; knee length. -
Coat dress
Navy blue wool coat dress; A-line; standing collar with one edge turned back to reveal white satin facing; 2 button with bound buttonhole mock double-breasted front; center back zipper closure; straight set-in sleeves; knee length. -
Four piece ensemble - Adele Simpson
A. Royal blue worsted plain weave wool suit jacket; notched collar with high stance; 3/4 length set-in sleeves; front opening; hook and eye closure under bow at waist; two single welt pockets; lined in white twill with royal blue polka dots; waist length. B. Royal blue worsted plain weave wool suit skirt; straight silhouette; straight waistband; two single welt pockets; center back vent. C. White silk twill blouse with royal blue polka dots; jewel neckline; sleeveless; gathered at waist; bow on left waist; buttons down back. Label: Nicole by Margaret Newman. Not original to the suit, but similar to original blouse. D. White silk twill blouse with royal blue polka dots; V-neckline; surplice front closure of hook and eye with snap at waist; kimono cap sleeves; darts at waist and bust; unlined; underarm stains. Original to suit.
Worn by donor, Joan Urdan, as a going-away suit after her wedding.Tags 1960s, Adele Simpson, blouse, blue, ensemble, jacket, polka dots, royal blue, silk twill, skirt, suit, white, wool, worsted -
Hat
Multicolored paisley wool jersey hat; turban like; sewn onto green jersey band; pulled to gather at center back with green flat bow.
Worn by Florence Eiseman. -
Pants - Adolfo
C. Navy blue wool/rayon knit pants; elastic waistband; knit-in creases.
These pants are worn with a sweater (Object ID #1988.143.a). The third piece of this ensemble is a skirt (Object ID #1988.143.b) that can also be worn with the sweater; the three pieces are not intended to be worn simultaneously.
Worn by Florence Eiseman. -
Three piece ensemble - Adolfo
A. Navy blue, red, and white wool/rayon knit cardigan sweater; diamond and stripe pattern; gold lion head buttons. B. Navy blue wool/rayon knit skirt; elastic waistband; knit-in godets.
The third piece of this ensemble is a pair of pants (Object ID #1988.143.c) that can be worn with the sweater; the three pieces are not intended to be worn simultaneously.
Worn by Florence Eiseman. -
Detail of pocket open
Ivory wool jacket; tunic length; short sleeves; princess seaming; hidden 4 button front closure; unusual front pockets with center opening as part of princess seaming; triple top-stitched trim in numerous locations.
Worn by Florence Eiseman. -
Detail of hidden button placket
Ivory wool jacket; tunic length; short sleeves; princess seaming; hidden 4 button front closure; unusual front pockets with center opening as part of princess seaming; triple top-stitched trim in numerous locations.
Worn by Florence Eiseman. -
Jacket
Ivory wool jacket; tunic length; short sleeves; princess seaming; hidden 4 button front closure; unusual front pockets with center opening as part of princess seaming; triple top-stitched trim in numerous locations.
Worn by Florence Eiseman. -
Coat
Tan wool double cloth coat; notched collar; long raglan sleeves with turned-back cuffs; double-breasted, 4 square yellow metal buttons with reptile skin detail, one button is missing reptile skin; slash pockets with flaps; seam from under arm to front pocket; A-line silhouette; lined in white wool flannel; knee length; two stains on lower right collar.
Worn by Florence Eiseman. Possibly by Pauline Trigère. -
Cocktail dress
A. Black wool/angora knit dress; jewel neckline with front slit; natural waistline; full skirt; blue suede saw-tooth appliqué at neckline, center front, armholes, and cuffs; gold metallic braid edging of suede. B. Blue suede belt; gold metallic braid edging of suede.
Worn by Florence Eiseman.Tags 1980s, angora, appliqué, belt, black, blue, cocktail dress, dress, Florence Eiseman, Roger Nahr, suede, wool -
Coat
Gray double-breasted coat; large notched collar; princess seaming; single welt pockets at hip; black inverted pleat.
Worn by Florence Eiseman. -
Dress without bolero jacket
Green and white wool gingham ensemble. A. Dress; sleeveless; natural waistline; full skirt with inverted side pleats; bodice embroidered in green leaves and paisley with beaded and rhinestone detailing. Worn with bolero jacket (Object ID #1988.61.b) to form two piece ensemble.
Worn by Florence Eiseman. -
Two piece ensemble
Green and white wool gingham ensemble. A. Dress; sleeveless; natural waistline; full skirt with inverted side pleats; bodice embroidered in green leaves and paisley with beaded and rhinestone detailing. B. Bolero jacket; mandarin collar; 3 button front closure; princess seaming.
Worn by Florence Eiseman.