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Overblouse and skirt without coat
B. Ivory wool jersey overblouse; bias cut; cowl neckline, high; five silver button/bound buttonhole center back closure. C. Gray wool double cloth A-line skirt; grosgrain waistband.
Worn with coat (Object ID #1997.272.A) to form three piece ensemble. -
Three piece ensemble
A. Gray wool double cloth coat; Princess style; notched collar of ivory double cloth; one button center front closure; seams worked so that thin strip of ivory shows through; straight sleeves; flared skirt; knee length. B. Ivory wool jersey overblouse; bias cut; cowl neckline, high; five silver button/bound buttonhole center back closure. C. Gray wool double cloth A-line skirt; grosgrain waistband. -
Dress
Gray wool crepe A-line dress; bateau neckline; sleeveless; empire waist with insert, tiny triple darts under bustline; plunging back with center back zipper closure and self-fabric tie; A-line skirt; full evening length. -
Detail of evening gown underbodice
Black floral silk matelasse ensemble. Fabric is black ground with pink roses and green stems in a warp print. A. Evening gown; strapless; interior bodice built over a strapless, longline bra; asymmetrical front; straight skirt; ankle length; multiple pleats at kick vent. Worn with wrap (Object ID #1997.237.B). -
Evening gown with wrap
Black floral silk matelasse ensemble. Fabric is black ground with pink roses and green stems in a warp print. A. Evening gown; strapless; interior bodice built over a strapless, longline bra; asymmetrical front; straight skirt; ankle length; multiple pleats at kick vent. B. Wrap; rectangular; lined with wool crepe. -
Evening gown
Black floral silk matelasse ensemble. Fabric is black ground with pink roses and green stems in a warp print. A. Evening gown; strapless; interior bodice built over a strapless, longline bra; asymmetrical front; straight skirt; ankle length; multiple pleats at kick vent. Worn with wrap (Object ID #1997.237.B). -
Coat
Black ottoman coat; A-line with exaggerated swing; jewel neckline with attached tie; batwing sleeves; two diagonal double welt pockets; no closures; mid-calf length; unlined. -
Four piece ensemble
Dark orange Indian inspired print ensemble. A. Silk georgette tailored blouse; standing collar with bound button closure; bishop sleeves with cuff. B. Wool challis skirt; very full, flared; knee length. C. Black suede belt with fabric appliqué. D. Removable shoulder pads; same fabric as blouse.Tags appliqué, belt, blouse, challis, ensemble, georgette, Pauline Trigère, shoulder pads, skirt, suede -
Two piece suit
Two-tone beige striped wool suit. A. jacket; no collar or closures. B. Skirt; slightly gathered; closure at center front. -
Coat
Red wool coat; standing collar at back of neck; straight set-in sleeves; hidden buttons; red lining. -
Dress
A. Brown, multi-colored dress; diagonal stripes; center back zipper; elastic at waist; sleeves are double layered, belled at cuff to under sleeve; collar tie at center back; chevron stripes at center front and center back. B. Matching belt of same fabric. -
Dress
Black wool flannel dress; black ground with narrow white stripes; wide notched collar; self bias binding around collar and down side of front; double breasted; four black buttons and bound buttonholes continuing around waistline; set-in 3/4 length sleeves with turned-up cuffs; slim skirt with tucks and vertical bound pockets; 7 1/2 inch long center seam slit for ease in walking; center back seam. Missing a button. Presented in the fall of 1950. -
Day dress
Light brown silk shantung day dress; square neckline with self-facing on exterior; tabbed with one large light brown button and bound buttonhole; smaller buttons and bound buttonholes below; vertical darts pulled together at waistline front and back with buttoned tab; two-piece raglan sleeves with gussets, turned-back cuffs; straight slim silhouette; deep kick pleat at center back for ease in walking; hand-picked in white silk. Label "Irene" script on silk. Exclusively for Neiman-Marcus Dallas. -
Two piece suit
Dark gray wool self-striped suit A. Fitted jacket; collar has zig-zag edges on front; button-front with many small buttons; button detail on front and back of sleeve; seven plastic buttons at center front; three buttons on plackets on each breast; one button on tab on long sleeves; back has two plackets with three buttons each; center back vent. B. Skirt; slim and straight; deep vent at center back; mid-calf length. -
Evening gown
Heavy beige lace over white satin back crepe and white chiffon evening gown; strapless; wide band of lined white-beige mutation mink around top; long, straight, very slim skirt; concealed center back zipper with hook, eye, and snap closure; attached off-white boned inner bodice. Made exclusively for L. S. Ayres & Co., Indianapolis. -
Dress with shawl
White plain weave ensemble with large-scale floral print; print is bright, child-like flowers in red, green, and blue. A. Dress; jewel neckline; sleeveless; covered button closures down center front; ankle length. B. Shawl; triangle shape; self-fabric ball fringe; lined in white chiffon. -
Dress
White plain weave ensemble with large-scale floral print; print is bright, child-like flowers in red, green, and blue. A. Dress; jewel neckline; sleeveless; covered button closures down center front; ankle length. Worn with shawl (Object ID #1993.07.B). -
Coat
Purple long brushed wool coat; A-line silhouette; high neckline with four rows of topstitching which continue down center front; yoke with topstitching detail; front closure of bias tubing threaded through buttonhole and tied; straight sleeve, topstitching at cuff; satin lining. -
Detail of dress without sash
Black silk faille fit and flare dress; normal waist; V-shaped neckline; balloon sleeves with darting; uneven hemline skirt, multiple darts; tulip hemline at center front; full evening length.