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Three piece ensemble
A. Multicolored day dress; wool knit solid black bodice; wool twill skirt with multicolored large scale nature print; image of large flowers in pink, coral, and orange with black centers, light and dark green leaves, yellow and light purple butterflies, and black and white birds with orange wings, all on a dark purple ground; skirt has 1.25 inch wide black cord piping trim down the side seams and around hem; bodice has long sleeves, bust darts, and 1.75 inch wide turtleneck; sleeves have 4 inch long vertical zipper closures on inner cuffs; center back has 22 inch zipper closure, which begins below turtleneck. B. Wool twill coat in matching fabric; long sleeves with 1.25 inch wide black cord piping trim at cuffs; matching trim goes around hem, shoulder seams, collar seam, and down center front opening; 1.75 inch wide mandarin collar; 6 black cloth covered button closure that are hidden when coat is closed; center back and armhole princess seams; label reads: "Donald Brooks". C. Wool twill and leather belt; 2 inches wide; wool twill is matching fabric to dress and coat; tan leather back; exaggerated square buckle covered in self-fabric; 3 holes.
From Donald Brooks's Fall 1970 collection. -
Evening gown
A. Black polyester lace evening gown; jewel neckline, large black sequin flowers sewn to edge; deep V-neckline in back to waist; large bishop sleeves, cut in one with bodice; cuffs covered in large 4-petal black sequin flowers; bodice, sleeves, and skirt have floral motif of black sequins with rhinestone in center; full skirt gathered at waistline; fastens at waist in back; front bodice is lined in doubled black crepe; back bodice is unlined; skirt is lined. B. Black silk satin ribbon belt; snaps onto a bow with 2 long streamers.
Information from donor: "[This dress] was owned by Constance Ross Wexler - she assisted Donald on numerous shows and this dress may have been a sample."Tags 1960s, 1970s, belt, black, Donald Brooks, evening gown, floral, lace, polyester, rhinestones, satin, sequins, silk -
Dress
A. Black silk broadcloth dress with bamboo print; full center front insert with horizontal tucking; long sleeves with bamboo-look button on cuffs; 5 bamboo-look button closures down center back with loops. B. Leather belt covered with matching fabric; 2 inch wide fabric buckle. -
Dress
A. Beige cotton trapeze dress; light brown scroll design and little orange dots; zipper closure down center front; raglan sleeves; knee length; "Design Research" label. B. Tie belt in matching fabric.
Dress is in "Tarha" print, created by Annika Rimala in 1963. -
Dress
A. Brown and taupe cotton trapeze dress; fabric is brown ground with taupe ovid shapes; convertible collar; button closure with placket; raglan sleeves with cuffs; knee length. B. Tie belt in matching fabric.
Dress is in "Linssi" print, created by Kaarina Kellomäki in 1966. -
Dress
A. Black, taupe, and beige abstract building print cotton shirtwaist dress; convertible collar; snap front with placket; shirtwaist sleeves with snap cuffs; maxi length. B. Tie belt in matching fabric.
Dress is in "Kumiseva" print, created by Katsuji Wakisaka in 1971. -
Dress
A. Navy blue and olive green shift dress; large graphic print of 3 concentric circles shaded from light olive green to deep navy blue; standing collar; raglan sleeves, asymmetrical zipper inserted into left front seam; parabola pockets on right side; knee length. B. Tie belt in matching fabric.
Dress is in "Klaava" print, created by Annika Rimala in 1967. -
Dress
A. Red cotton shift dress; irregular white, royal blue, and brown vertical stripes; button front; parabola pockets; elbow length dolman sleeves; "Design Research" label. B. Tie belt in matching fabric. -
Dress
A. Orange cotton peasant dress; red design between black vertical stripes; jewel neckline; front shaped yoke; button front; gathered skirt; knee length. B. Tie belt in matching fabric.
Dress is in "Juolukka" pattern designed by Annika Rimala in 1962 and "Kukkaraita" print created by Vuokko Eskolin-Nurmesniemi in 1959.Tags 1960s, Annika Rimala, belt, black, cotton, dress, floral, Juolakka, Kukkaraita, Marimekko, orange, red, stripes, Vuokko Eskolin-Nurmesniemi -
Dress
A. Olive green cotton shift dress; fabric has light vertical stripe on yoke, dress body of darker stripe and black; bateau neckline; high waistline; front and back yoke; sleeveless; maxi length skirt; "Design Research" store label. B. Tie belt in matching fabric.
Dress is in "Varvunraita" print, created by Vuokko Eskolin-Nurmesniemi in 1958.Tags 1950s, belt, black, cotton, Design Research, dress, green, Marimekko, olive, stripes, Varvunraita, Vuokko Eskolin-Nurmesniemi -
Dress
A. Purple cotton shirtwaist dress; vertical black stripe print on bodice, horizontal black stripes on skirt; natural waistline; jewel neckline; button front; straight skirt; knee length; "Design Research" store label. B. Tie belt in matching fabric.
This print was likely designed by Annika Rimala in 1975, but this needs to be confirmed. -
Four piece ensemble
A. Orange silk chiffon blouse with stripes of satin and rows of gold threads; printed strips of floral motif in yellow, turquoise, and purple; low scoop neckline with ruffle; full gathered long sleeves end in ruffle at wrists; hip length; unlined. B. Orange crepe long skirt with all-over floral print in greens, oranges, and metallic gold; gathered; gold smocking at waist; hem finished in gold thread; elastic at waistband has stretched out. C. Orange silk chiffon camisole; spaghetti straps. D. Gold and orange rope belt; two gold tassels.
Worn by donor, Janet Falk. From Oscar de la Renta's Spring/Summer 1982 collection. -
Coat
A. Ivory wool coat; double-breasted; convertible collar with brown vinyl facing; 10 leather-covered buttons form double-breasted center front closure; top-stitched vertical "arrow" down center front; dolman sleeves with gussets; A-line skirt; inverted center back pleat; knee length. B. Ivory wool belt with brown vinyl buckle. -
Dress
A. Brown crepe dress with small white flower print; jewel neckline; multiple tucks on shoulders, waist seam, and hips; front opening with button and loop closures; full bishop sleeves with one button cuffs; mid-calf length; lined in brown crepe. B. Brown crepe belt with small white flower print; wide; large heart-shaped gold tone metal buckle
Worn by donor, Joan Urdan. -
Four piece ensemble
A. Red herringbone wool suit jacket; Nehru collar; center front button closure with placket; two-piece set-in sleeves; 2 darts in front; underarm side panels meet with open pleat edged in black braid; extends over shoulder to waist at back; seam continues to waist; inset pocket; black edging around neckline, pocket, hem, and center front; center back seam with gathers between side panels. B. Black herringbone wool suit skirt; banded waistband; left side seam zipper and hook closure; 4 darts in front and back; center back seam; 9 inch kick pleat. C. Black silk blouse; ascot collar; 6 center front button closure; set-in sleeves with tucks at sleeve caps; decorative button tucks at cuffs; 4 release darts in front and back. D. Black suede belt with buckle.
From Oscar de la Renta's Fall/Winter 1979 collection. -
Evening gown
A. Yellow print chiffon evening gown; multicolor paisley print inspired by an Oriental rug; jewel neckline; long sleeves; fitted bodice; natural waistline; long gathered skirt. B. Leather belt covered in matching fabric.
Worn by donor to her parents' 50th anniversary and the opening of the Milwaukee Center.Tags 1970s, belt, chiffon, dress, evening gown, multicolor, Oriental, Oscar de la Renta, paisley, pink, yellow -
Dress
A. Red and white printed sheer organdy dress; peasant style dress; triangle print, smaller scale on bodice; Bertha collar with 1 standing ruffle and 1 falling ruffle; bishop sleeves with elastic cuff and ruffle; natural waistline; gathered skirt; knee-length. B. Red and white printed sheer organdy sash belt. -
Ensemble from back without jacket
B. Black wool bouclé suit skirt; straight silhouette; elastic waistband; unlined; knee length. C. White silk faille blouse; jewel neckline; sleeveless; covered button and loop at back neckline; edges finished with bias self-fabric. D. Black wool bouclé belt; center front clasp is 2 squares covered with clear and black stones in concentric rows.
Worn with jacket (Object ID #2009.11.68.a) to form four piece ensemble.
Worn by donor, Janet Falk.