Browse Items (58 total)
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Coat dress
Ivory saint tent dress with large scale light brown voided silk velvet floral design; very small collar; front and back yoke; 2 button center back closure; invented pleat at center back; bishop sleeves with 1 button cuffs; 2 patch pockets with top flaps at hipline; flared skirt; knee length. -
Detail of back closures
Ivory saint tent dress with large scale light brown voided silk velvet floral design; very small collar; front and back yoke; 2 button center back closure; invented pleat at center back; bishop sleeves with 1 button cuffs; 2 patch pockets with top flaps at hipline; flared skirt; knee length. -
Two piece ensemble
A. Black satin oversized pullover blouse; standing collar; slit at the neckline; short kimono sleeves with turned-back cuffs lined in emerald green silk satin; slits at sides; not lined; hip length. B. Black silk satin wrap-around skirt; contour waistband; two large emerald green silk satin buttons in front waistline; tucks in front; hem bound with bias strips; short length.
Worn by donor, Cyma Rubin. -
Jacket
Black silk satin jacket; narrow printed gold vertical stripe; quilted with gold thread in vertical stripes; funnel neckline; long set-in sleeves, turned-back cuffs with gold lamé lining; triple columns of buttons on front; single welt front pockets; lined in gold lamé fabric with horizontal stripes of black and gold; lower hip length.
Worn by donor, Cyma Rubin. -
Dress
Black and white wool tweed day dress; white squares with black in center; jewel neckline connecting to center front zipper closure, covered by fringed placket; short set-in sleeves fall to elbow; center front modified princess seam; gathered at natural waistline; waist sashed with wide satin belt; fringe covers hem, center front, sleeves, and neckline; skirt backed in white organza; knee length. -
Evening gown
Black silk jersey evening gown; bust of black floral lace over olive green silk satin; dress wraps and fastens with olive green silk satin ties at chest; black silk jersey column skirt from under breasts to ankles. -
Two piece ensemble
A. Black crepe jumpsuit; satin trim around neckline and armholes; sleeveless; princess seaming; long pants; wide-legged; center back zipper and hook and eye closure. B. White quilted wool bolero jacket; short sleeves; center front black plastic zipper closure; black satin trim around neckline, sleeves, and hem; wavy hemline at back; black and white gingham lining; peplum type shape at back. -
Jumpsuit without bolero
A. Black crepe jumpsuit; satin trim around neckline and armholes; sleeveless; princess seaming; long pants; wide-legged; center back zipper and hook and eye closure.
Worn with bolero (Object ID #2014.09.01.b) to form two piece ensemble. -
Detail of bolero lining
B. White quilted wool bolero jacket; short sleeves; center front black plastic zipper closure; black satin trim around neckline, sleeves, and hem; wavy hemline at back; black and white gingham lining; peplum type shape at back.
Worn with jumpsuit (Object ID #2014.09.01.a) to form two piece ensemble. -
Dress
A. Ivory 4 ply crepe shirtdress; large roll collar; 3 tucks on each side of opening; center front closure of covered buttons down length of dress; long set-in shirt sleeves with cuff; no waist definition or seams; backed in white acetate; long. B. Black satin ribbon belt; stitched to center back and sides of dress. -
Dress
Black velvet and satin dress; left side of bodice is velvet, right side is satin; skirt is reversed; jewel neckline; long set-in sleeves; natural waistline with ribbon belt; bow at center front; straight skirt, slightly tucked at waist; center back zipper closure; knee length. "After 5" dress. -
Evening gown
Navy blue jersey and satin evening gown; fit and flare; mock turtleneck; long straight sleeves; jersey bodice; satin stripe skirt overprinted with roses; center back zipper closure; wrap-around skirt; accordion pleated ruffle down left side front opening and on bottom; navy blue satin attached ribbon belt with fabric rose at left side front; full length. -
Hostess gown
Pale gray silk satin and wool jersey hostess gown; roll collar; bodice and long sleeves of heathered wool jersey; rolled back satin cuffs; floor length silk satin skirt gathered at natural waist; center back zipper closure; belt loops at side seams, but belt is missing.
Worn by Audrey Ross. She was part of the Ross family who owned J. H. Collectibles. -
Givenchy Black Dress with Feather Hem
Black satin evening gown with sweetheart neckline, princess seams, and long set-in sleeves. Skirt gathered to bodice and hemmed with band of placed feathers. Center back zipper closure. Size 6. -
Givenchy Black Gigot Sleeve Blouse, Orange Gathered Knee Length Skirt
Black bodice with round yoke neckline, button front closure. Tapered sleeves with inverted pleat at shoulder line. Paired with gathered orange pencil skirt, side zipper closure.
The date given (ca. 1990-1995) is for the skirt. -
Givenchy Printed Leopard Maxi Length Overcoat
Floor length coat with small rolled collar and long sleeves. Printed in shades of hot pink, large scale leopards printed across garment. Center front button closure. Lined, size 12. -
Purse
Black satin handbag; two fabric straps; interior metal frame, making three pockets; frame has silver metal lion which extends to outside of bag; satin is frayed at top. 7 inches wide by 5.5 inches tall.
Belonged to Florence Eiseman. -
Evening gown
White silk satin evening gown with hot pink voided velvet undulating lines and flower heads; jewel neckline; sleeveless; bodice fitted through darts; sewn in belt at waistline seam; center back metal zipper closure; side zipper closure; gathered skirt; unlined; ankle length; label in skirt; couture techniques.
Worn by Mrs. Carlton Henry of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. -
Evening gown
Mauve satin evening gown; sweetheart V-neckline; cap sleeves; draped sheath skirt with gathers at hip; ankle length. This item was created by Robert Morton for Tiara.
Worn by Julilly House Kohler.