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Browse Items (31 total)

  • Medium pink silk cloqué evening cape; quilted fabric; all-over swirling pattern; lined in pink silk taffeta; openings for arms; dips in slight "V" at center back; small train; soiled at back hem; fading throughout. Designer unknown.
  • Taupe silk tulle ensemble. A. Dirndl underdress with spaghetti straps, bodice of crepe backed satin with the crepe side showing. Skirt is gathered tulle over taffeta lining, midcalf length. B. Tulle overdress; surplice wrap front with hook and eye closure, long straight sleeves, gathered skirt is mid-calf length. Worn with cape (Object ID #1995.360.C) to form three piece ensemble. Worn by Valentina.
  • Gold silk marquisette burnoose cape; shape is triangular with tip snipped off to form a ‘hood’ or turned back section. Tip folds back over the back of the neck, shorter length at center back, unlined, completely hand finished. Unusual piece. Worn with white charmeuse gown (Object ID #1995.342). Worn by Valentina.
  • Dark blue sheer chiffon cape; fabric is gathered into a neckline with a bias tie at center front, large hood can also be worn as a double capelet, knee length. Unlined. Worn by Valentina.
  • Dark blue sheer chiffon cape; fabric is gathered into a neckline with a bias tie at center front, large hood can also be worn as a double capelet, knee length. Unlined. Worn by Valentina.
  • Taupe silk tulle ensemble. A. Dirndl underdress with spaghetti straps, bodice of crepe backed satin with the crepe side showing. Skirt is gathered tulle over taffeta lining, midcalf length. B. Tulle overdress; surplice wrap front with hook and eye closure, long straight sleeves, gathered skirt is mid-calf length. Worn with cape (Object ID #1995.360.C) to form three piece ensemble. Worn by Valentina.
  • Taupe silk tulle ensemble. A. Dirndl underdress with spaghetti straps, bodice of crepe backed satin with the crepe side showing. Skirt is gathered tulle over taffeta lining, midcalf length. B. Tulle overdress; surplice wrap front with hook and eye closure, long straight sleeves, gathered skirt is mid-calf length. C. Rectangular shaped tulle cape slips over the head with tails hanging down the back. Worn by Valentina.
  • Black panne velvet evening cape; jewel neckline, one hook and eye closure at the neck, center back seam, shaping through the shoulders, midcalf length, unlined, unfinished. Seams turned in and double overcast by hand. Large tear near right shoulder, opening near hem on one side has been widened. Worn by Valentina.
  • Black and white wool gingham ensemble. A. Princess dress; standing collar; Bias cut; center front bias placket with hidden button/bound buttonhole closure; bishop sleeves; flared skirt with inverted pleats in princess seaming; inseam pockets; knee length. B. Cape; large gold-tone buckle center front closure; true bias seamline at center back; unlined; knee length.
  • White silk chiffon evening ensemble. A. Gown; V-neckline front and back; fitted body flowing to full skirt. B. Cape; clear crystal droplet beading; buttons in front; very dirty. Worn by Hildegarde.
  • 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.
  • Ivory organza cape; 5 tiered; short; Peter Pan collar; 5 black jet faceted button and hand-worked buttonhole double-breasted center front closure.

    In this image, the cape is styled over a black silk crinkle chiffon evening dress, Object ID #1997.416. This item was created by Norman Norell for Traina-Norell fashion house.
  • Brown and white wool tweed cape; large, rounded notched collar; three button closure; slits on princess line for arms; lined in brown silk; mid-calf length. Worn with jacket (Object ID #2009.11.34.a) and skirt (Object ID #2009.11.34.b).

    Worn by donor, Janet Falk.
  • Blue banlon evening ensemble; horizontal wave pattern in multiple shades of blue. A. Gown; standing collar; long sleeves; column silhouette; center back zipper closure with covered buttons sewn to placket; ankle length. B. Cape; ties at neck; split in two sections. Performance ensemble worn by Hildegarde.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Light green silk chiffon evening cape with metallic gold stripes; large red stain area at lower back near hem; floor length.
  • Light green silk chiffon evening cape with metallic gold stripes; large red stain area at lower back near hem; floor length.
  • Black and white twill cape; high funnel neck; black shoulder yoke forms squared-off "V" to bust; eight covered ball button and loop closure; circular shape to knees; area in back has white ground with black squares, remainder of garment is black with line across front; unlined except at shoulders. Probably worn with dress (Object ID #2004.03.664).

    This cape was used by Sister Aloyse Hessburg and Charles Kleibacker for their couture class.
  • A. Red taffeta cape; covered button opening on back shoulder; edged in black braid and sequins; waist length in front, hangs to floor in back; slight train. B. Black taffeta blouse; sleeveless. C. Black taffeta skirt; straight; ankle length; red lining. D. Black taffeta sash; black medallion and fringe at front. Worn by Hildegarde.
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