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Evening gown
Black gossamer silk souffle evening gown; strapless; bodice draped and ruched, sewn with single layer diagonal shoulder piece; extra front panel starting at beaded crescent shape at right side waistline, drapes in a low loop and ends at upper back; full and flowing skirt. Exclusively for Bullocks Wilshire. -
Evening gown
Green silk chiffon evening gown; long trailing cape sleeves; attached long scarf forms high neckline and trails down back; shoulder yoke points to deep V in front; five layers of different shades of green; back zipper closure; crepe underdress; label is missing; floor length. Custom made as a performance gown for Hildegarde. -
Evening gown
Navy silk chiffon evening gown; large red flowers, tie-dye or batiked fabric; very full sleeves; straight skirt; attached scarf at neckline that flows down back; underdress of navy crepe with beige yoke. Worn by Hildegarde. -
Evening gown
Black chiffon evening gown; sweetheart neckline; lace bodice with pink underneath; padded puff sleeves; padded bustline; full skirt; side zipper closure; stiff along hemline; crepe underskirt is weighted. Purchased 2/29/1940. Worn by Hildegarde. This gown was custom-made for Hildegarde at Bergdorf-Goodman -
Evening gown
Ivory satin evening gown; design of cut velvet flowers; sleeveless; mandarin collar. Performance evening gown worn by Hildegarde. -
Evening gown
Mustard yellow silk crepe evening gown; V-neckline; sleeveless; shoulder pads; draping in front; mustard yellow brocade ribbon criss-crosses in front; long. Worn by Hildegarde. -
Evening gown
A. Mauve silk charmeuse evening gown; trimmed in burgundy silk velvet at neckline and armscyes; plunging neckline at front and back; sleeveless; bias cut; mermaid silhouette; unlined; ankle length. B. Burgundy velvet belt; lined with mauve silk charmeuse; ties at side.
According to Sister Aloyse Hessburg, this gown is a copy of the bronze gown by Chauvel (2012.01.51.AB). This gown is attributed to "Cafe de Paris in London by Ilene Adair." -
Evening gown
Black lace evening gown; lace over black chiffon and beige crepe; flowing lace sleeves; attached chiffon neck scarf. Worn by Hildegarde. -
Evening gown
Silver lamé evening gown; plunging V-neckline; heavily padded shoulders; batwing sleeves, zippers at wrists; three open-ended darts at bustline; empire waistline with red beaded lace over cream netting, same trim on lower sleeves; center back zipper closure; inverted box pleat from waistline down; skirt slit below knee; rounded off hemline; front skirt has short overskirt with rounded edge; back skirt has godet at center back for flare, forming a train. Performance gown worn by Hildegarde. -
Evening gown
Black silk crepe evening gown; strapless; six white narrow vertical strips applied evenly along gown with white bows at top; strips run down dress below knee, flaring out with six godets; black sequin beading runs completely around white strips; corselet bodice understructure, back hook closures; center back zipper with hook and eye closures. Worn by Hildegarde for the first time in Milwaukee in 1948. -
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Off-white crepe and chiffon evening gown; plunging neckline; orange, turquoise, and silver beading along neckline and straps, coming to bow at front; smocking at shoulder straps and midriff; padded bust-line; low back with beaded braid following around; back zipper closure; skirt flares from right below midriff, gathered at bow; full skirt, lined in satin-back crepe. Worn with slip. Purchased in 1942. Worn by Hildegarde. -
Evening gown
Black crepe and chiffon evening gown; four inch wide bias strips of sequins on bodice and one sleeve; rounded neckline; sleeves and top are one piece with gussets under arm; one sleeve is sheer black chiffon; seven small covered button closures at each wrist; eleven covered button closures at center back; slightly padded bustline; black crepe skirt; side train with skirt gathered at side seams to form large scallop; brownish pink lining shows through chiffon between sequin strips. Worn by Hildegarde. -
Evening gown
Shiny black metallic rainbow-effect evening gown; V-neckline with gathers at "V"; bias cut; low back; five hooks and eyes at back closing; full evening length. Metallic threads are breaking. Performance gown worn by Hildegarde. -
Evening gown
Black peau de soie and velvet evening gown; strapless; stiff brassiere understructure; boned midriff; wide velvet trim over skirt at waistline forming tunic look; draping at right side; slimming through waist; train in back; two sets of zippers, one for skirt and one for back bodice. Worn as a performance gown by Hildegarde. -
Evening gown
Pale yellow and gray silk chiffon evening gown; slight scoop neckline; sleeveless; high-waisted bodice with draped cummerbund effect; bodice covered with 1/2 inch crystal beads; panel of yellow chiffon attached at back shoulders. Performance evening gown worn by Hildegarde. -
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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
Magenta taffeta evening gown; deep V-neckline in front; short kimono sleeves; pointed bodice; side zipper closure; full skirt, grabbed and stitched together in four small horizontal tucks throughout; ankle length; small train; couture techniques; pleated strip is unsewn on left front shoulder. Worn by Hildegarde. -
Evening gown
A. Bronze hammered satin evening gown, trimmed in burgundy silk at neckline and armscyes; plunging neckline front and back; sleeveless; bias cut; mermaid silhouette; ankle length; unlined. B. Burgundy and bronze hammered satin belt; ties at side. Worn by Hildegarde. -
Evening gown
Black silk chiffon evening dress; one layer of cocoa brown and three layers of shell pink under dress; small straps; one layer of bias cut black chiffon bound in bias binding; attached long bias cut scarf; short length. Custom made exclusively for Hildegarde. -
Evening gown
Gold lamé evening gown; slim silhouette; one-shoulder with one tiny strap that holds left side in place; draped bodice; draped skirt with inserts of complementary teal blue silk chiffon; attached hip corsage of gold lamé and teal blue silk chiffon boned petals; back zipper closure; full evening length. Custom made for Hildegarde in New York City.