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Hat
Multicolored paisley wool jersey hat; turban like; sewn onto green jersey band; pulled to gather at center back with green flat bow.
Worn by Florence Eiseman. -
Coat
Green silk shantung A-line coat; shawl collar, small; one covered button and bound buttonhole closure; upper yoke, top of sleeve, and coat cut in one; roll-up sleeve with roll up cuff; 2 double inverted back pleats released at shoulder blade; poor boy length sleeves; lined with changeant green/brown silk taffeta; midcalf length. Worn by Valentina. Possibly not designed by Valentina due to the construction techniques used. -
Coat
Light green heathered felt coat; shawl collar; openings at center front shoulder; five large center front buttons; four tucks on front at each shoulder; inset pockets at waist; one piece set-in sleeves; fout tucks in back at each shoulder; two seam lines at center back on collar and coat; ankle length. -
Detail of buttons on evening gown
A. Green and black silk satin evening gown; empire waistline; green silk satin bodice and half inch straps; button/loop with zipper closure at left side; black Peg skirt with right side seam slit; full length.
Worn with jacket (Object ID #1997.287.B) to form two piece ensemble. -
Evening gown without jacket
A. Green and black silk satin evening gown; empire waistline; green silk satin bodice and half inch straps; button/loop with zipper closure at left side; black Peg skirt with right side seam slit; full length.
Worn with jacket (Object ID #1997.287.B) to form two piece ensemble. -
Two piece ensemble
A. Green and black silk satin evening gown; empire waistline; green silk satin bodice and half inch straps; button/loop with zipper closure at left side; black Peg skirt with right side seam slit; full length. B. Green silk satin bolero jacket; heavily encrusted with gold braid and red and amber faceted flat beads; Hook and eye closure. Turkish inspired. 1958 showroom sample. -
Evening gown
Black wool knit evening gown; black ground with red and green bands of abstract rectangles; high cowl neckline; long straight sleeves; A-line in front, dropped gathered waistline in back; center back zipper; fully lined.
Worn by Florence Eiseman to receive the Gimbel's Fashion Forum Award in 1971. -
Coat
Green and white houndstooth wool coat; notched collar; empire waist, belted; patch pockets. -
Dress
Olive green wool crepe dress; tie at neck; sleeveless; shoulder yoke extends in a curve from neck to waist sides in front and back; center back zipper; A-line skirt; knee length; lined in dark green china silk. -
Two piece suit
Black wool suit with green, red, and white slub yarns threaded horizontally through fabric to form stripes. A. Box jacket; square neckline; true double breasted front closure with bound buttonholes; straight sleeves with one button. B. A-line skirt; knee length; zipper broken; missing button at left cuff. -
Dress
Light green crepe dress; turtleneck collar that ties in back; front of sleeve is kimono style, back is raglan; bust darts; empire waist that drops to natural waistline in back; center back seam with zipper; calf length with fallen hem; lining is a champagne color. Hem is unfinished. -
Two piece ensemble
Hand-painted silk chiffon evening ensemble of black, green, and burnt orange. A. Evening gown; two layers of chiffon over silk underdress; long, floating sleeves; three box pleats at front of skirt; front closing with loops and covered buttons. B. Hand-rolled silk chiffon triangle scarf. -
Dress without coat
A. Multicolored striped silk satin fit and flare dress; horizontal stripes in hot pink, lime green, and white with black banding between; natural waistline with attached 2 inch black satin ribbon tie belt; standing collar; straight sleeves; gathered skirt; knee length. Worn with coat (Object ID #1997.422.b) to form two piece ensemble. This item was created by Gustave Tassell for Norman Norell fashion house. -
Detail of coat open to show lining
A. Multicolored striped silk satin fit and flare dress; horizontal stripes in hot pink, lime green, and white with black banding between; natural waistline with attached 2 inch black satin ribbon tie belt; standing collar; straight sleeves; gathered skirt; knee length. B. Black wool reefer coat; convertible collar; 5 black buttons/bound buttonholes on center front closure; diagonal pockets; lined with silk satin. This item was created by Gustave Tassell for Norman Norell fashion house. -
Two piece ensemble
A. Multicolored striped silk satin fit and flare dress; horizontal stripes in hot pink, lime green, and white with black banding between; natural waistline with attached 2 inch black satin ribbon tie belt; standing collar; straight sleeves; gathered skirt; knee length. B. Black wool reefer coat; convertible collar; 5 black buttons/bound buttonholes on center front closure; diagonal pockets; lined with silk satin. This item was created by Gustave Tassell for Norman Norell fashion house. -
Two piece evening ensemble
Pale green silk chiffon evening ensemble; A. Gown; attached flowing back panel; bodice completely covered in silver bugle beads; spaghetti straps; sewn-in brassiere. B. Scarf. Performance ensemble worn by Hildegarde. Refurbished by Charles Kleibacker for September 25, 1982 show at Mount Mary. -
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 coat
Celadon green double silk ribbed twill evening coat; inset "V" at back neck; Ruana shape: square open in front, sides sewn together to knees, open to ankles; longer in back than front. Worn by Hildegarde as a performance coat.