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Vest
Child's red linen vest; V-shaped neckline; sleeveless; three pearl button center front closure; belt buttons at back, white and gray embroidered half circles on red ground. -
Two piece suit
Beige plain weave linen suit A. Jacket; short boxy shaped; jewel neckline; two-piece raglan sleeves; diagonal bias-bound breast pockets; two diagonal pockets near hem; concealed buttons with fabric loops down center front; large button at neckline and hemline and bound buttonholes; deep open box pleat down center back; lined in beige silk. B. Slim straight skirt; partially hand-stitched folded center front pleat, ending in deep open pleat with a large crystallized beige button and buttonhole two inches above hem length; eleven inch long center back slit with flap; zipper on the left side. -
Two piece ensemble
Light blue plain weave linen ensemble. A. Blouse; mandarin collar with bow at center front; sleeveless; five bound buttonhole and pearl button closure; princess seaming. B. Skirt; inverted front pleat; wrap-around side seams with hidden front pockets; double back zipper closures.
Worn by Florence Eiseman. -
Two piece ensemble
A. Gray and white plain weave linen dress; gray bodice, white skirt; sleeveless; low sweetheart neckline; 1.5 inch wide off-the-shoulder straps; center front seam with gathers at bust; large bow and double cording at bust; waistline seam is rounded; back waistline scoops down to lower back; hand-picked long zipper; A-line skirt; ankle length; skirt gathered in center front and center back; entirely backed in white crepe du chine. B. Gray plain weave linen shrug; rectangle of fabric; ten neck darts to form curvature; gathers at sleeves; gathers covered with cord at upper arm of sleeves; lined in self-fabric. -
Two piece ensemble
A. Dark burgundy plain weave linen sheath dress; bateau neckline; sleeveless; double-breasted with 6 working buttons closure; knee length. B. Dark burgundy plain weave linen shawl; rectangular; faced with white linen. -
Two piece ensemble
Brown heavy plain weave linen ensemble. A. Day dress; shirtwaist style; 9 gold-trimmed pearl button/bound buttonhole closures down front; wing collar; long bishop sleeves with cuffs and two matching buttons; two patch pockets at hip. B. Sash. -
Two piece ensemble
Dark red plain weave linen ensemble. A. Shift dress; bias cut front bodice; slightly gathered skirt; dropped waistline; center back button closing with five 1 inch red buttons and bound buttonholes; inseam pockets; scoop neckline in back; sleeveless; extended shoulders. B. Stole; 12 inches by 50 inches. -
Two piece ensemble
Beige linen suit. A. Jacket; spread collar; attached waistline belt secured with two very large black buttons with bound buttonholes. B. Skirt; dirndl style; wide waistband; four gores; lined with China silk. -
Two piece ensemble
A. Nubby tan and white striped plain weave linen coat; unlined; button front; leather trim; split sides. B. White jersey blouse; mock turtle neck. -
Two piece ensemble
Red linen ensemble. A. Bolero-type jacket; notched collar; princess seaming; one oversized gold button closure. B. Dress; A-line; sleeveless; Princess seaming at sides; no side seam. -
Two piece ensemble
Pink linen ensemble. A. Vest; Princess line; jewel neckline; five gold buttons down center front. B. Flared suit skirt; mid-calf length. -
Three piece ensemble
Bright yellow linen ensemble. A. Over-blouse; low round neckline; white V-shaped insert at neckline banded with purple; full center back zipper closure. B. Suit jacket; semi-fitted; 1.5 inch mandarin collar; 3/4 length sleeves; mock flap pockets. C. Suit skirt; pleated; three 4 inch front inverted pleats; fully lined.
Worn by donor Mrs. FitzSimmons to the horse races. The winning horse was called "Stupendous," and Mrs. FitzSimmons was wearing the jockey's colors of yellow and purple. -
Three piece ensemble
Three piece ensemble. A. Red sheer cotton batiste blouse; printed in a border print of red, white, blue, gold, and beige florals on a red or black background; square neckline; front snap closure; long cuffed sleeves; gathered at waist with a peplum. B. Red linen flared skirt; seams at center front and center back. C. Red linen tie belt. -
Three piece ensemble
A. Navy linen box jacket; patch pockets at hips; convertible collar. B. Navy linen skirt; dirndl style; mock wrap. C. Navy and white striped cotton blouse; flip ties at neck; short sleeves. Missing a button. -
Skirt suit
Brown linen skirt suit. A. Jacket; collarless, square set-in sleeves, seaming at back creates a peplum shape, three 1/2" covered buttons and bound buttonhole closure at center front. B. Skirt; dirndl style, large pleat worked as part of each inset pocket.
Worn by Lynn Fontanne. Donor was the niece of Lynn Fontanne and Alfred Lunt. -
Skirt and blouse without jacket
B. Navy linen skirt; dirndl style; mock wrap. C. Navy and white striped cotton blouse; flip ties at neck; short sleeves. Missing a button.
Worn with jacket (Object ID #1986.10.A) to form three piece ensemble. -
Skirt
Black linen skirt; slightly gathered; wrap-around side panels, no side seams; double welt pockets set vertically in side panels; left side back zipper closure.
Worn by Florence Eiseman. -
Jacket
White medium-heavy linen jacket; collarless, square set-in sleeves, side front seams, waist seam, hip length, hemline dips at center back seam. Front opening slightly overlaps in V-shape with small notch opening at top of neckline. Three button closure at center front, bound buttonholes, matching fabric-covered buttons. Discoloration at center front closure.
Worn by Lynn Fontanne. Donor was the niece of Lynn Fontanne and Alfred Lunt.