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Blouse and skirt
Beige with black print silk crepe ensemble. A. Blouse; loose-fitting, tucks into skirt; high neckline with binding, tied at center front; 5 inch front neckline opening; bishop sleeves with 1 inch cuffs; shirttail bottom. B. Straight skirt with black print; back zipper closure; gathered onto waistband; unpressed pleats in front; lined; knee length.
Worn with scarf (Object ID #2000.444.c) to form three piece ensemble. -
Blouse and skirt without jacket
Bright yellow linen ensemble. A. Over-blouse; low round neckline; white V-shaped insert at neckline banded with purple; full center back zipper closure. C. Suit skirt; pleated; three 4 inch front inverted pleats; fully lined.
Worn with jacket (Object ID #1985.25.b) to form three piece ensemble.
Worn by donor Mrs. FitzSimmons to the horse races. The winning horse was called "Stupendous," and Mrs. FitzSimmons was wearing the jockey's colors of yellow and purple. -
Cocktail dress
A. Black lace over satin cocktail dress; sheath; bateau neckline; batwing sleeves with gussets; camisole-type underbodice; natural waistline; A-line skirt with two tiered bustle back; knee length. B. Black lace-covered belt with flat bow. -
Cocktail dress
Gold metallic damask cocktail dress; sheath silhouette; sweetheart neckline; beaded bodice; sleeveless; knee length. -
Cocktail dress
Celadon green damask fit and flare cocktail dress; V-shaped neckline; sleeveless; bodice sprinkled with prong-set rhinestones which decrease in number to thigh; gored skirt; twisted bow at center front waistline formed from bodice piece. -
Cocktail dress
A. White acrylic faux fur cocktail dress; A-line; jewel neckline with satin bias binding; straight sleeves; natural waistline; princess dress styling; knee length. B. White braided tie belt with rhinestone tassle ends; crushed fur look. -
Cocktail dress
A. Black silk organza and lace cocktail dress; sweetheart neckline; sleeveless; contour darts at waist; center back zipper closure; lace at bodice center front over shoulders to waist to mid-skirt; organza horizontally tucked to mid-skirt, untucked below lace at mid-skirt; lined in tan ninon; ballerina length. B. Beige silk taffeta slip; spaghetti straps; boned; center back zipper closure; ballerina length. -
Detail of dress open to show underdress
Black crepe tunic dress; sleeveless; wraps asymmetrically in front; low round neckline; underdress of black satin; satin bow at left hip. -
Detail of non-original blouse from front
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.
Part of four piece ensemble (Object ID #2007.10.13.abcd). -
Detail of original blouse from front, untucked and closed
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.
Part of four piece ensemble (Object ID #2007.10.13.abcd). -
Detail of original blouse from front, untucked and open
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.
Part of four piece ensemble (Object ID #2007.10.13.abcd). -
Detail of scarf
Beige with black print silk crepe ensemble. A. Blouse; loose-fitting, tucks into skirt; high neckline with binding, tied at center front; 5 inch front neckline opening; bishop sleeves with 1 inch cuffs; shirttail bottom. B. Straight skirt with black print; back zipper closure; gathered onto waistband; unpressed pleats in front; lined; knee length. C. Scarf; triangular shape; rolled hem.
See Blouse and skirt (Object ID #2000.444.ab) for 360° view of ensemble. -
Detail of slip skirt
A. Black silk organza and lace cocktail dress; sweetheart neckline; sleeveless; contour darts at waist; center back zipper closure; lace at bodice center front over shoulders to waist to mid-skirt; organza horizontally tucked to mid-skirt, untucked below lace at mid-skirt; lined in tan ninon; ballerina length. B. Beige silk taffeta slip; spaghetti straps; boned; center back zipper closure; ballerina length. -
Detail of unsnapped swag at shoulder
Black crepe shift dress; jewel neckline; long one-piece set-in sleeves; no darts; invisible zipper closure at center back; pleated satin swag from under right arm over left shoulder, tails hang over left shoulder back; slit at back hem; knee length. -
Dress
Red silk one-piece dress; A-line; round neckline with 3.5 inch slit at center front, trimmed with 4 self-fabric bows; inverted pleat at center front, beginning at waistline; inset extending from bust point underarm to back; hand-picked zipper closure; long sleeves. -
Dress
Black plain weave linen dress with large blue dot pattern; sheath dress; bateau neckline; 9 black satin-covered disc button closure down left back side; short puffed sleeves; natural waistline; attached 3 inch black satin sash which ties at center back; short straight skirt. -
Dress
A. Black and white cotton dress; princess style; short sleeves with black bias binding; jewel neckline bound in black; asymmetrical mock closure at left shoulder; five covered buttons and bow at closure. B. Black leather belt; 3 inches wide. -
Dress
Pink chiffon dress with clusters of pink sequins; high square neckline edged with parallel rows of sequins; 3/4 length sleeves; straight silhouette; center back zipper closure; knee length; lined in pink crepe; no label. -
Dress
Black crepe shift dress; jewel neckline; long one-piece set-in sleeves; no darts; invisible zipper closure at center back; pleated satin swag from under right arm over left shoulder, tails hang over left shoulder back; slit at back hem; knee length.