Browse Items (12 total)

• Two piece ensemble

  Beige brocade with paisley figures and rhinestones throughout cocktail ensemble. A. Jacket; mandarin collar; center front opening with no closures; long set-in sleeves; lined in beige silk. B. Skirt; straight silhouette; narrow waistband; side centered zipper closure; lined in beige silk; knee length.
  
  Worn by donor, Janet Falk.

  Tags beige, brocade, cocktail, jacket, Mary McFadden, rhinestones, skirt

• Toque

  Green peacock feather toque; large scattered "rhinestones" on felt base

  Tags blue, Charles Kleibacker, green, hat, iridescent, peacock feathers, rhinestones, toque

• Detail of inside of choker

  Rhinestone choker necklace; silver metal.
  
  Worn by Lynn Fontanne. Purchased at the auction of Lynn Fontanne's estate using funds from Mount Mary alumnae.

  Tags choker, Lynn Fontanne, metal, necklace, rhinestones

• Choker necklace

  Rhinestone choker necklace; silver metal.
  
  Worn by Lynn Fontanne. Purchased at the auction of Lynn Fontanne's estate using funds from Mount Mary alumnae.

  Tags choker, Lynn Fontanne, metal, necklace, rhinestones

• Earrings

  Ruby red glass earrings surrounded by rhinestones; clip-on.
  
  Worn by Lynn Fontanne. Purchased at the auction of Lynn Fontanne's estate using funds from Mount Mary alumnae.

  Tags earrings, glass, Lynn Fontanne, red, rhinestones, Trifari

• Dress

  White wool crepe dress; heavy gold metal and rhinestone brilliants down center front and neckline; long sleeves.
  
  This dress was created by Elinor Simmons for Malcolm Starr.
  
  Worn by Lynn Fontanne. Purchased at the auction of Lynn Fontanne's estate using funds from Mount Mary alumnae.

  Tags dress, Elinor Simmons, gold, Lynn Fontanne, Malcolm Starr, metal, rhinestones, white, wool crepe

• Three piece ensemble

  Black crepe ensemble. A. Blouse; jewel neckline edged with marquis and round prong-set rhinestones; sleeveless; princess seaming; bolero length with rhinestones at hem. B. Skirt; gathered; rhinestones encircle hemline; above the knee length. C. Black peau de soie belt; 2 inches wide.

  Tags belt, black, blouse, crepe, Norman Norell, peau de soie, rhinestones, skirt

• Cloche

  Dark brown wool felt cloche; decorated with colorless rhinestones; 1/2 inch wide self-fabric hatband; crown has wrinkle on right side.

  Tags brown, cloche, Frank Olive, rhinestones, wool felt

• Three piece ensemble

  Black heavy wool crepe ensemble, decorated with rhinestone circle cutouts surrounded by diaper pattern; A. Skirt; A-line; no waistband; center back zipper closure; knee length. B. Vest; deep "U" neckline; buttoned front. C. Black wool shaped shawl; rhinestone cut-outs. From the personal wardrobe of Pauline Trigere.

  Tags black, jacket, Pauline Trigère, rhinestones, shawl, vest, wool, wool crepe

• Skirt and vest

  Black heavy wool crepe ensemble, decorated with rhinestone circle cutouts surrounded by diaper pattern; A. Skirt; A-line; no waistband; center back zipper closure; knee length. B. Vest; deep "U" neckline; buttoned front. From the personal wardrobe of Pauline Trigere.
  
  Worn with shawl (Object ID #2004.03.455.C) to form three piece ensemble.

  Tags black, Pauline Trigère, rhinestones, skirt, vest, wool, wool crepe

• Coat

  Red orange wool coat; long, princess style; four orange rhinestone buttons, five bound buttonholes; pockets set into princess line with welt; lay down collar. Small holes in front of coat; some rhinestones missing on buttons.

  Tags coat, orange, Pauline Trigère, red, rhinestones, wool

• Detail of rhinestone button on front of jacket

  Gray wool flannel ensemble. A. Dark gray jacket; boxy; notched collar, faced upper; button at center back; one inch fabric tie under collar that laps over and buttons with 1.5 inch diameter silver button; button has Russian style crest design; two double welt pockets with flaps at hipline; straight sleeve with turned back cuff.

  Tags button, gray, jacket, Pauline Trigère, rhinestones, wool flannel