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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. -
Evening gown
Teal silk crepe evening gown; V-neckline, dipping down to deep "V" in back; sleeveless; draped around neck and raised waist which becomes a sash at back and loops up front to form an overskirt; A-line skirt underneath; rhinestone pin at center front breast. -
Evening gown
Pale blue jersey evening gown; decolette neckline; kimono sleeve gathered at top and bottom; gathered yoke at empire waist; gathered sash at deep V-neckline that hangs vertically; deep V-neckline in back; center back zipper. -
Evening gown
Beige silk chiffon evening gown; large keyhole opening at front; hand-rolled edges; one covered button closure at neck; opening reveals lace bodice; long slender souffle sleeves, edged in lace; hook and eye at wrist; intricate drapery twisted in center front, continuing in short cascade over left side; crepe floor length skirt. -
Evening gown
Coral pink silk chiffon over silk crepe evening gown; strapless; chiffon at bodice pleated diagonally; high waist at front, curving below waist at back; slight train; floating floor length scarf panel attached vertically along center back. Exclusively for Bullocks Wilshire. -
Evening gown with shawl
A. Gold lamé gown; wide round neckline, bound in wide bias-cut banding; sleeveless; bust darts; raised waistline; attached self-fabric belt dips down in back; long center concealed zipper; paneled bias-cut long skirt; underlined bodice; attached slip with lingerie straps in soft beige crepe. B. Long gold lamé shawl; long hand-knotted beige silk fringe bound in gold metallic thread. -
Evening gown
Gold lamé gown; wide round neckline, bound in wide bias-cut banding; sleeveless; bust darts; raised waistline; attached self-fabric belt dips down in back; long center concealed zipper; paneled bias-cut long skirt; underlined bodice; attached slip with lingerie straps in soft beige crepe. Worn with matching shawl (Object ID #2004.03.28.B). -
Evening gown
Red silk lamé evening gown with gold and silver flecks; straight silhouette; square neckline; elbow-length sleeves; shoulder pads; left side zipper; ankle length; dress has stripe effect through the manipulation of the fabric, stripes appear vertical on bodice and horizontal on skirt. -
Evening gown
Black wool knit evening gown; black ground with red and green bands of abstract rectangles; high cowl neckline; long straight sleeves; A-line in front, dropped gathered waistline in back; center back zipper; fully lined.
Worn by Florence Eiseman to receive the Gimbels Fashion Forum Award in 1971. -
Evening gown with shawl
Gold metallic knit ensemble. A. Evening gown; A-line; jewel neckline; sleeveless; four 1.5 inch covered buttons accented with gold and silver studs/buttonholes at asymmetrical side back closure; A-line skirt; full evening length. B. Shawl; triangular. -
Evening gown
Gold metallic knit ensemble. A. Evening gown; A-line; jewel neckline; sleeveless; four 1.5 inch covered buttons accented with gold and silver studs/buttonholes at asymmetrical side back closure; A-line skirt; full evening length. Worn with shawl (Object ID #1997.224.B). -
Evening gown
Red blouson silk faille gown; scoop neckline; blouson over-bodice; rhinestone bar trim at waistline; sleeveless; straight skirt; ankle length; deep kick pleat. -
Tomas Starzewski evening gown
Bright blue chiffon evening dress and stole. A. Overdress for evening gown; straight silhouette, sleeveless, vertical strips of blue sequins and beads, blue tassels around the hips, blue ostrich feathers around the knees, zipper closure at center back, knee length, lined in blue crepe. B. Underdress for evening gown; straight silhouette, slip style, sleeveless, blue ostrich boa sewn in zig-zag around the hem, zipper closure at center back, floor length, lined in blue crepe. Worn with stole (Object ID #2013.04.12.C). -
Two piece ensemble
Hand-painted silk chiffon evening ensemble of black, green, and burnt orange. A. Evening gown; two layers of chiffon over silk underdress; long, floating sleeves; three box pleats at front of skirt; front closing with loops and covered buttons. B. Hand-rolled silk chiffon triangle scarf. -
Jacqueline de Ribes evening gown
One shoulder purple velvet and taffeta gown; shoulder strap on left, built-in corset of black mesh, taffeta over-drape covering the bust and creating a large skirt to the right side, taffeta drape lined in clear polyester mesh to stiffen, left side zipper, bow on shoulder and on right side of skirt at the hip, ankle length. Line across the skirt where it probably draped across a hanger. -
Lars Nilsson evening gown
Red silk charmeuse sheath evening gown; embellished in geometric woven designs in white and dark red and black and white bugle beads, Appliques of red and black velvet, jewel neckline, sleeveless, darts at waist, slight train at center back, center back zipper, ankle length, lined. From the Bill Blass Fall Ready-to-Wear line (for the fashion house Bill Blass Limited), designed by Swedish designer Lars Nilsson. This gown was the finale outfit of the runway show.
This item is from Fall/Winter 2003-2004. -
Christian LaCroix evening gown
Lace gown; bodice of gold lame lace, purple crinkled taffeta straps, bow at center front under bodice, empire waistline, skirt of brown floral lace with green and orange flower clusters, slim skirt has princess seaming and short train in back, invisible zipper at center back.
This item is from Fall/Winter 1995-1996. -
Geoffrey Beene evening gown
Black cotton jersey evening gown; high jewel neckline, long sleeves, one fastener at top of back, back tapers open and bare down to hips, beige triangular chiffon inserts over the back hips, ankle length.
This item is from Fall/Winter 1989-1990. -
Evening gown
Monastic style black silk velvet evening gown; jewel neckline edged with black cording, long dolman sleeves, empire waist, cording runs through thread carriers at waistline, extended with shirring at wrist, A-line skirt, full evening length. Hand over-cast & hand finished. Lots of small tears throughout, some of which have been patched or mended. Worn by Valentina. -
Evening gown
Pale pink silk organza evening gown ensemble. A. Gown; v-neckline, long full bell sleeves, criss-cross bodice extending into tie belt at center front, very full flared skirt, ankle length. B. Neck sash; 120" long by 5.5" wide, doubled. C. Slip; one layer of organza and one layer of taffeta, V-neckline with 2" strap narrowing to 1" at shoulder, full length. Slight discoloration throughout, torn in several places near waist and bodice. Some patching has been done.
Worn by Lynn Fontanne. Either this version or the white version (Object ID #1983.185) was worn to the 1941 Academy Awards ceremony. Donor was the niece of Lynn Fontanne and Alfred Lunt.