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Two piece suit
Navy blue and white checked silk and wool suit. A. Boxy jacket; double-breasted; small pointed collar; set-in long sleeves; six white ball buttons and bound buttonholes on wide front panel that extends around hem length; underlined in navy blue silk. B. Straight skirt; 3 1/2 inch wide appliquéd bias-band near hemline; darts and gathers on self- fabric band; left side zipper. -
Two piece suit
Navy blue wool herringbone suit. A. Jacket; decorative cut-out shawl collar; set-in long sleeves with turned back cuffs; nipped-in waistline with five self-covered buttons and bound buttonholes; double vertical pockets match shape of collar; underlined in navy blue silk. B. Skirt; slim; narrow stitched center seam ending in kick pleat at front and back; left side zipper. -
Cocktail dress
Navy blue lace cocktail dress, low scalloped neckline; cap sleeves; fitted waistline with tucks; center back zipper; sheath style straight slim skirt; scalloped hemline; large triple pouffed navy silk taffeta bow attached to cummerbund; attached beige nylon and navy blue chiffon slip, lingerie straps; knee length skirt. -
Evening gown
Yellow, navy blue, orange, and white plaid wool evening gown; hung on the bias; apron front with self-fabric neck strap; self belt attached on sides only; bodice has waist darts and is lined in muslin; center back metal zipper closure; asymmetrical train; skirt lined in navy blue satin. -
Detail of zipper closure and train
Yellow, navy blue, orange, and white plaid wool evening gown; hung on the bias; apron front with self-fabric neck strap; self belt attached on sides only; bodice has waist darts and is lined in muslin; center back metal zipper closure; asymmetrical train; skirt lined in navy blue satin. -
Detail of loop on train
Yellow, navy blue, orange, and white plaid wool evening gown; hung on the bias; apron front with self-fabric neck strap; self belt attached on sides only; bodice has waist darts and is lined in muslin; center back metal zipper closure; asymmetrical train; skirt lined in navy blue satin. -
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. -
Coat
Navy blue, white, red, and yellow houndstooth wool twill coat; roll collar; double-breasted with 12 navy plastic button closure; one-piece long sleeves; princess line; slash double welt pockets at hips; knee length. -
Detail of button hasp under collar
Navy blue, white, red, and yellow houndstooth wool twill coat; roll collar; double-breasted with 12 navy plastic button closure; one-piece long sleeves; princess line; slash double welt pockets at hips; knee length. -
Coat
Navy blue wool gabardine coat; double-breasted with brass buttons; large lapels; turned-back cuffs; large patch pockets; label missing; attached self-fabric tie belt. -
Coat
Navy blue wool gabardine coat; double-breasted; princess seaming; long sleeves with single button trim; gold snowflake-shaped buttons; welt pockets with flaps at hips. -
Two piece ensemble
A. Ivory silk and navy blue wool melton underdress; silk camisole top and wool skirt; nine pin tucks at each side front hip; zipper closures at center back and left side. B. Navy blue wool melton jacket; double-breasted; Peter Pan collar; 4 bound buttonhole closure; princess seaming from shoulder; welted pockets at side front waist. -
Underdress without jacket
A. Ivory silk and navy blue wool melton underdress; silk camisole top and wool skirt; nine pin tucks at each side front hip; zipper closures at center back and left side.
Worn with jacket (Object ID #1987.106.b) to form two piece ensemble. -
Three piece ensemble
A. Red wool jacket; sleeveless; double-breasted with three bound buttonhold closure; princess seaming from front neckline. B. Navy blue silk surah blouse; tie neckline; front button closure; silk gathered onto red wool waistband with double button closure. C. Red wool skirt; gathered waistline; two inseam pockets in side front seams; fully lined. -
Detail of jacket unbuttoned to show blouse
A. Red wool jacket; sleeveless; double-breasted with three bound buttonhold closure; princess seaming from front neckline. B. Navy blue silk surah blouse; tie neckline; front button closure; silk gathered onto red wool waistband with double button closure. C. Red wool skirt; gathered waistline; two inseam pockets in side front seams; fully lined. -
Two piece ensemble
A. Bright pink 4 ply silk crepe blouse; spread collar; 2 button front closure; long sleeves. B. Navy blue with white polka dots cotton jacquard skirt; gathered; knee length; attached kelly green silk grosgrain ribbon belt; shaped; 3 inches wide. -
Two piece ensemble
A. Navy blue wool dress; bateau neckline, sleeveless with shoulder closure; natural waistline; gathered skirt; knee length; double zipper side closure. B. Lime green wool fitted jacket; notched collar; princess seaming; 3 navy colored buttons front closure; hip length.