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Hildegarde publicity photo
Undated publicity photo of Hildegarde. Photo is autographed.Tags Hildegarde -
Hildegarde performing in a Traina-Norell skirt
Photograph of Hildegarde performing while wearing a monkey fur skirt (Object ID #1974.05) from the Traina-Norell design house. The date and location are unknown. The back of the photograph is marked "M. E. Morris, Photographer, 1548-50 N. Sedgwick, Chicago 10, Illinois". -
Hildegarde On the Air
Cover of LP, "The Incomparable Hildegarde On The Air 1936-1944."Tags Hildegarde -
Hildegarde fundraiser program, 1982
Cover of program for Hildegarde's performance at Mount Mary to raise funds for maintenance of campus buildings. -
Hat
Dark green tulle hat; silk net veiling pulled over frame; pink rose buds, roses, and green leaves on the high rise front. Worn by Hildegarde. -
Hat
Black stitched straw braided hat; low crown; six inch wide brim, brim doubled back at edge; crown lined in crepe; no hatband. Worn by Hildegarde. -
Hat
Black straw hat; faux pearl hat pin with rhinestones; 5 1/2 inch deep crown, five inch brim, 3 1/2 inch grosgrain cummerbund-style band. Worn with dress (Object ID #1982.308). Worn by Hildegarde. -
Handkerchief
Off-white silk crepe and lace handkerchief; twenty-four inches square with 4.5 inch wide lace border. Owned by Hildegarde. -
Handkerchief
Black chiffon and lace handkerchief; center is chiffon (12 inch square); 6.5 inch lace borders; 25 inch square. Probably used by Hildegarde in performance. -
Handkerchief
White linen muslin handkerchief with Hildegarde's signature embroidered in pink thread; eleven inches square. Owned by Hildegarde. -
Gown with capelet - front
Black cloqué evening ensemble. A. Gown viewed from the front; fabric puckered in flower clusters; low square neckline in back; panel attached with four rhinestone buttons. B. Black cloqué capelet; fabric puckered in flower clusters. Performance ensemble worn by Hildegarde. -
Gown with capelet - back
Black cloqué evening ensemble. A. Gown viewed from back; fabric puckered in flower clusters; low square neckline in back; panel attached with four rhinestone buttons. B. Black cloqué capelet; fabric puckered in flower clusters. Performance ensemble worn by Hildegarde. -
Four piece evening ensemble
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. -
Evening gown without capelet
Evening gown; long torso with bands of ostrich feathers on skirt; sleeveless; neckline dips to low V in back; trimmed with band of rhinestones and bugle beads. Worn with capelet (Object ID #1981.112.B) to form a two piece evening ensemble. Worn by Hildegarde. -
Evening gown with stole
A. Gold lamé evening gown; rose motifs outlined in pearls, bugle beads and diamontes; sleeveless; slight scoop front neckline, dipping to lower scoop in back; long panel attached at back shoulders. B. Royal blue velvet stole; 18 x 118 inches. Gown and stole form performance ensemble worn by Hildegarde. -
Evening gown - front
Detail of front of evening gown; standing collar; long sleeves; column silhouette; center back zipper closure with covered buttons sewn to placket; ankle length. Worn with cape (Object ID #2002.84.25.B) to form two piece ensemble. Performance ensemble worn by Hildegarde. -
Evening gown - back
Detail of back of evening gown; standing collar; long sleeves; column silhouette; center back zipper closure with covered buttons sewn to placket; ankle length. Worn with cape (Object ID #2002.84.25.B) to form two piece ensemble. Part of performance ensemble worn by Hildegarde. -
Evening gown
Lavender under burgundy silk chiffon evening gown; bias cut; beige spaghetti straps. Worn with poncho (Object ID #2002.84.15.B) and scarf (Object ID #2002.84.15.C) to form three piece evening ensemble. Worn by Hildegarde. -
Evening gown
Magenta rayon matte jersey evening gown; low neckline and back; spaghetti straps; two layers of shorter jersey on the right side with undulating hemline; asymmetric cut. Worn with evening coat (Object ID #2002.84.16.B) to form two piece evening ensemble. Worn by Hildegarde.