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Two piece ensemble
A. Black and white cotton knit and poplin t-shirt blouse; keyhole neckline bound with white; blouse is vertically split in half with white on wearer's right and black on left; short dolman sleeves. B. Black and white cotton knit and poplin skirt; dirndl; cased waistband with elastic; attached tie; color blocked combination with black squares at upper right and lower left and white at lower right and upper left; above the knee length. Label: "Givenchy Nouvelle Boutique". From Givenchy's Spring 1980 Ready to Wear collection.Tags 1980s, black, blouse, color block, cotton, ensemble, Givenchy, Nouvelle Boutique, parti-colored, poplin, skirt, white -
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A. Tan poplin shirtwaist school uniform dress; military style; asymmetrical center front placket with brass buttons in floral motif; black ribbon bow at center neckline; long sleeves with turned-back cuffs; small twill tape label sewn inside: "Bettie Harnischfeger". B. White poplin school uniform collar and black bow; starched; detachable from dress. C. Black patent leather school uniform belt; brass buckle with school motto in Latin: "Cogitare; Agere; Esse" which translates to "To think; To do; To be".
Worn by the donor, Mrs. Elizabeth Ogden (née Bettie Harnischfeger), as a student at Westover Boarding School in Middlebury, Connecticut. The school uniform was designed by Mainbocher at the request of Mrs. William Paley. It was worn with starched white collar, tied bow tie, and polished shoes. This costume was checked daily; if incorrect, the student was required to memorize a literary piece and recite it to other students. Mrs. Ogden attended this school from 1937-1939 (ages 15-17), known as a "two year girl". The khaki uniform was the day uniform. -
Westover School uniform
A. Tan poplin shirtwaist school uniform dress; military style; asymmetrical center front placket with brass buttons in floral motif; black ribbon bow at center neckline; long sleeves with turned-back cuffs; small twill tape label sewn inside: "Bettie Harnischfeger". B. White poplin school uniform collar and black bow; starched; detachable from dress. C. Black patent leather school uniform belt; brass buckle with school motto in Latin: "Cogitare; Agere; Esse" which translates to "To think; To do; To be".
Worn by the donor, Mrs. Elizabeth Ogden (née Bettie Harnischfeger), as a student at Westover Boarding School in Middlebury, Connecticut. The school uniform was designed by Mainbocher at the request of Mrs. William Paley. It was worn with starched white collar, tied bow tie, and polished shoes. This costume was checked daily; if incorrect, the student was required to memorize a literary piece and recite it to other students. Mrs. Ogden attended this school from 1937-1939 (ages 15-17), known as a "two year girl". The khaki uniform was the day uniform.Tags 1930s, belt, brass, collar, dress, Mainbocher, patent leather, poplin, tan, uniform, Westover School, white -
Givenchy Black and White Color Block Skirt Set
Color blocked two-piece skirt ensemble. T-Shirt blouse, round neckline with short set-in sleeves. Paired with knee length skirt, elastic casing and attached tie noted. Garments vertically split in half with alternating black and white squares. Size 38.
