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Blouse and skirt
B. Light aqua polka dot silk shantung over-blouse; boat neckline; short sleeves; 4 inch cutout vents in front with bias banding continuing around the back hem; neckline is bound to match; under arm zipper on left side. C. Light aqua polka dot silk shantung skirt; slim, straight silhouette; unpressed side pleat on either side; "hand-stitched" down center pleat; fabric is matched to create plain center panel; zipper on left side.
Worn with jacket (Object ID #2004.03.498.A) to form three piece suit. -
Cape
Aqua, gray, and off-white plaid silk taffeta evening cape; large scale print; gathered at neck with ruffle; unlined; ankle length.
This cape was used by Sister Aloyse Hessburg and Charles Kleibacker for their couture class. -
Coat
Forest green wool double cloth coat with aqua trim; narrow shawl collar in aqua; four inch wide aqua panel reversed at collar breaking point; flared shaping; no front closure; long sleeves shaped to point at back; four inch wide aqua reversed cloth at wrist. -
Detail of armholes buttoned
Aqua, gray, and off-white plaid silk taffeta evening cape; large scale print; gathered at neck with ruffle; unlined; ankle length.
This cape was used by Sister Aloyse Hessburg and Charles Kleibacker for their couture class. -
Detail of train
Aqua ombré silk chiffon evening gown; unfinished; gathered neckline edged in chiffon; long kimono sleeves with gussets; center front opening; ankle length. -
Evening cape
Aqua silk peau de soie cape; lined in silk broadcloth; floor length. Worn with evening gown (Object ID #1981.23). Performance ensemble worn by Hildegarde. -
Evening gown
White and aqua silk chiffon evening gown; white bodice, heavily beaded in sequins and rhinestones; scoop neckline; sleeveless; high-waisted; white and aqua silk chiffon skirt panels; green velvet ribbon trim under bustline. Performance gown worn by Hildegarde. Label: Sara Fredericks, Palm Beach. -
Evening gown
Aqua ombré silk chiffon evening gown; unfinished; gathered neckline edged in chiffon; long kimono sleeves with gussets; center front opening; ankle length. -
Jacket
White abstract print silk taffeta evening jacket; large abstract figures silk-screened onto jacket with horizontal rows of purple, dark pink, orange, and aqua; V-neckline; center front opening ties to gold leaf button; long set-in sleeves; vertical quilting lines; lined in white silk; hip length.
Worn by donor, Janet Falk. -
Sweater and slip
B. Aqua cashmere sweater; funnel neck. C. Aqua wool jersey slip; spaghetti straps; knee length.
Worn with tunic (Object ID #1990.264.A) to form three piece ensemble.
From Bonnie Cashin's personal wardrobe. -
Three piece ensemble
A. Aqua leather tunic; small standing collar; raglan sleeves, wrist length; three yellow metal leash clasps at opening, sewn shut to hem; mid-thigh length; lined in light blue silk; lining is stained; leather has creases and dirt from wear. B. Aqua cashmere sweater; funnel neck. C. Aqua wool jersey slip; spaghetti straps; knee length.
From Bonnie Cashin's personal wardrobe. -
Three piece suit
A. Light aqua polka dot silk shantung jacket; box shaped; shawl collar; set-in long sleeves with plain turned-back cuffs; three large self-covered buttons and bound buttonholes (fabric matched to create plain center panel and collar); pocket flaps; cuffs and collar are solid aqua; lined in white silk. B. Light aqua polka dot silk shantung over-blouse; boat neckline; short sleeves; 4 inch cutout vents in front with bias banding continuing around the back hem; neckline is bound to match; under arm zipper on left side. C. Light aqua polka dot silk shantung skirt; slim, straight silhouette; unpressed side pleat on either side; "hand-stitched" down center pleat; fabric is matched to create plain center panel; zipper on left side.