Browse Items (224 total)
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Coat
Yellow wool coat with yellow and white houndstooth accents; princess silhouette; single breasted; brass button closure; two patch pockets in houndstooth; raglan sleeves with seven inch deep houndstooth cuff; true double cloth construction. -
WAVES uniform
Navy blue wool WAVES uniform. A. Jacket; set-in sleeves; light blue stripe and star at wrists; padded shoulders; two fake pockets above bustline; four gold buttons at front opening; princess seams at front and back; completely lined; two inside pockets; Mrs. Judge's name stitched in collar; applique' anchor sewn on each lapel. B. Skirt; six gores; welt pockets in front; 1 inch waistband; left side zipper closure with button; not lined. C. Hat; fold-over; anchor insignia patch.
Worn by donor, Jean Judge, during World War II. According to the donor, the skirt pockets are in roughly the same position as the corresponding buttons on sailor pants. The squared-off dress hat was copied after the British seaman's hat of 18th century. The donor's was mildewed and has only the fold-over hat left, which was their Class B hat. They wore white shirts and black ties with suit for dress and navy shirts and light blue ties for work. Optional light blue shirts were available. They were allowed nylons; Navy Nurses had to wear black cotton hose. They wore a protective navy blue wool hat covering, called a havelock, in inclement weather and were not allowed to carry umbrellas or parcels. A black shoulder strap leather bag was worn with this uniform and with summer whites. Heels were no higher than 2 inches and skirt lengths 17 to 18 inches from floor. Gold buttons on jacket were for officers, plain blue plastic for non-commissioned. One blue sleeve stripe indicated lowly Ensign. The men never let them have gold stripes such as theirs. -
Afternoon dress
Navy blue crocheted wool lace over white tulle afternoon dress; lace pattern of large round flowers with oblong leaves; large oblong shapes at hips; jewel neckline tucked to shape; sleeveless; natural waistline seam; left side zipper closure; mid-calf length. -
Anna Sui dress
Brown window-pane plaid wool sheath dress; embellishments of turquoise and dark green wool yarn, turquoise and white print fabric, shells, and triangular turquoise and yellow plastic sequins. Embellishment at center front from neck to hem. Sleeveless, scoop neckline in front, zipper closure in back, above knee length, straight silhouette, lined in brown taffeta.
Worn with jacket (Object ID #2013.04.13.B).
This item is from Fall/Winter 2007-2008. -
Anna Sui jacket
Brown window-pane plaid wool jacket; cardigan style, jewel neckline, fringe yarn and bead embellishment around neckline, center front zipper, four patch pockets with zipper closures. Fringe yarn and bead embellishments at center back, long set-in sleeves, sleeve hems, and pockets. Hip length, lined in brown taffeta.
Worn with dress (Object ID #2013.04.13.A).
This item is from Fall/Winter 2007-2008. -
Blouse and skirt without jacket
B. Purple wool double knit skirt; A-line; hip yoke trimmed in mint green. C. Multicolored striped blouse; standing collar; insert trim of mint green; long sleeves; attached white knit panty with snap closure between legs.
Worn with jacket (Object ID #1986.255.a) to form three piece ensemble. -
Blouse and underdress
B. Underdress; dark red and black striped wool straight skirt; attached to black silk bodice; sleeveless; nineteen inch long black zipper closure; attached petticoat. C. Dark red wool blouse; rounded neckline front and back; cap sleeves and godets; eighteen inch long hand-overcast center back zipper; slightly fitted with tucks; black silk underlining. Worn with jacket, Object ID #2004.03.136.A to form three piece suit. -
Coat
Yellow wool coat with yellow and white houndstooth accents; princess silhouette; single breasted; brass button closure; two patch pockets in houndstooth; raglan sleeves with seven inch deep houndstooth cuff; true double cloth construction. -
Coat
Green and white houndstooth wool coat; notched collar; empire waist, belted; patch pockets. -
Coat
Ivory wool A-line coat; collarless with yoke extension forming neck tie; one-piece sleeve with shoulder dart to shape; front yoke cut in one with sleeve; concealed front button closure; two diagonal welt pockets at front hip; fully lined with silk crepe. -
Coat
A. Red wool A-line coat; jewel neckline; three flat brass button/bound buttonhole center front closures; straight sleeves; A-line skirt; two inseam pockets in diagonal seaming below waist; knee length; lined with china silk. B. Red wool covered belt; two inches wide; brass buckle through fabric carriers. -
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. -
Coat
Red wool coat; standing collar at back of neck; straight set-in sleeves; hidden buttons; red lining. -
Coat
Red orange wool coat; long, princess style; four orange rhinestone buttons, five bound buttonholes; pockets set into princess line with welt; lay down collar. Small holes in front of coat; some rhinestones missing on buttons.