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Two piece ensemble
A. Dark blue silk crepe dress; jewel neckline; long set-in sleeves with wide cuffs of black ottoman; padded shoulders; zipper closure at back neck; black ottoman midriff; side zipper closure; straight silhouette to knee. B. Dark blue silk taffeta coat; quilted in horizontal rows; jewel neckline; long set-in sleeves; padded shoulders; black ottoman panel down center front; snap closures at center front; black ottoman midriff; knee length.
Worn by donor, Janet Falk. -
Dress without coat
A. Dark blue silk crepe dress; jewel neckline; long set-in sleeves with wide cuffs of black ottoman; padded shoulders; zipper closure at back neck; black ottoman midriff; side zipper closure; straight silhouette to knee.
Worn with coat (Object ID #2009.11.51.b) to form two piece ensemble.
Worn by donor, Janet Falk. -
Detail of coat slightly open
A. Dark blue silk crepe dress; jewel neckline; long set-in sleeves with wide cuffs of black ottoman; padded shoulders; zipper closure at back neck; black ottoman midriff; side zipper closure; straight silhouette to knee. B. Dark blue silk taffeta coat; quilted in horizontal rows; jewel neckline; long set-in sleeves; padded shoulders; black ottoman panel down center front; snap closures at center front; black ottoman midriff; knee length.
Worn by donor, Janet Falk. -
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. Black wool jersey jumper; sleeveless; 5 shoulder darts front and back; center back zipper closure; 2 welt pockets; V-shaped neckline. B. Off-white silk crepe tailored blouse; joined to black silk petticoat; center front button closure; 4 self-covered half-dome buttons/bound buttonholes; Peter Pan collar with black grosgrain bow; straight sleeves. -
Blouse without jumper
Off-white silk crepe tailored blouse; joined to black silk petticoat; center front button closure; 4 self-covered half-dome buttons/bound buttonholes; Peter Pan collar with black grosgrain bow; straight sleeves.
Worn with jumper (Object ID #1997.426.a) to form two piece ensemble. -
Four piece ensemble
A. Pale yellow and black wool plaid blazer; notched collar; 4 brown buttons/bound buttonholes at center front; double-breasted closure; long straight sleeves. B. Black underdress; straight silhouette; silk tank top attached to wool skirt with accordion pleats; knee length. C. Pale yellow silk crepe blouse; jewel neckline; sleeveless; darts into collar; covered buttons on shoulder. D. Pale yellow silk crepe tie; snaps onto back neckline of blouse; 76 inches by 2.5 inches. -
Underdress, blouse, and tie without blazer
B. Black underdress; straight silhouette; silk tank top attached to wool skirt with accordion pleats; knee length. C. Pale yellow silk crepe blouse; jewel neckline; sleeveless; darts into collar; covered buttons on shoulder. D. Pale yellow silk crepe tie; snaps onto back neckline of blouse; 76 inches by 2.5 inches.
Worn with blazer (Object ID #1997.442.a) to form four piece ensemble. -
Detail of blouse where tie snaps on
C. Pale yellow silk crepe blouse; jewel neckline; sleeveless; darts into collar; covered buttons on shoulder. D. Pale yellow silk crepe tie; snaps onto back neckline of blouse; 76 inches by 2.5 inches. -
Four piece ensemble
A. Ivory silk crepe tailored blouse; shirt collar; 4 button (missing)/hand-worked buttonhole center front closure; vertical tucks; straight sleeves with French cuffs. B. Black silk crepe skirt; knife pleats; 2 inch wide waistband; full length; silk crepe lining. C. Black satin-covered belt; 3 inches wide. D. Black satin neck bow. -
Detail of back closure of skirt
Black silk crepe skirt; knife pleats; 2 inch wide waistband; full length; silk crepe lining. -
Day dress
A. Black silk crepe chemise dress; jewel neckline, dips to V at center back; wrap-around side seams; double-breasted center back closure with 3 working buttons. B. Black silk crepe tie belt. -
Day dress
Red silk crepe sheath dress; center front button closure to below waist; eleven 3/4 inch self-covered buttons; Peter Pan collar; short straight sleeves; patch pockets; self-fabric tie belt. -
Blouse
Off-white silk crepe blouse; rolled collar, bias cut; bound button closure up center back; 2 single welt pockets; sleeveless; hip length. -
Blouse
White crepe blouse; convertible collar; center front opening, 3 white shell buttons and 2 snaps; bishop sleeves, 2 buttons at cuffs; lined in same fabric; hip length.
Worn by Peg Bradley. -
Evening gown
Aubergine four-ply silk crepe evening gown; high exaggerated mandarin collar; one set-in sleeve, one batwing sleeve; draped from right shoulder; asymmetric bias cut; slim silhouette; deep released pleat on left side; asymmetric zipper closure on grain which creates drapery; yellow metal and purple glass antique brooch near throat; long. Custom made as a performance gown exclusively for Hildegarde. -
Anna Sui ensemble
A. Tailored menswear style silk crepe shirt of uneven teal, brown, white, yellow, and purple stripes, buttons down center front. B. Silk crepe tie of uneven teal, brown, white, yellow, and purple stripes. C. Wool twill teal plaid skirt; lines of tartan pattern are white and purple, no waistband, invisible zipper, chain at waist, sewn down pleats, knee length, unlined.
This item is from Fall/Winter 2001-2002.Tags Anna Sui, brown, Ebony Fashion Fair, necktie, plaid, shirt, silk crepe, skirt, stripes, teal, wool twill -
Three piece ensemble
A. Lavender wool jersey cardigan jacket; V-shaped neckline; 5 mauve button/bound buttonholes on center front closure; straight sleeves. B. Black wool jersey skirt; center back zipper closure; knee length. C. Black silk crepe tailored blouse; standing collar with attached tie; 5 covered buttons on center front closure; long straight sleeves with cuffs. This item was created by Gustave Tassell for Norman Norell fashion house.Tags black, blouse, Gustave Tassell, jacket, lavender, Norman Norell, silk crepe, skirt, wool jersey -
Blouse without jacket
C. Black silk crepe tailored blouse; standing collar with attached tie; 5 covered buttons on center front closure; long straight sleeves with cuffs. Worn with jacket (Object ID #1997.423.a) and skirt (Object ID #1997.423.b) to form three piece ensemble. This item was created by Gustave Tassell for Norman Norell fashion house. -
Two piece ensemble
Off-white silk crepe ensemble with bright pink sequin and silver caviar bead trim. A. Boxy jacket; jewel neckline; hook and eye center front closure; long straight sleeves. B. Pants; no waistband; pink sequin and bead pin-stripe down the outside side seam; beaded border up side seams at hemline; ankle length.