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Day dress
Red wool knit dress; bound jewel neckline with asymmetrical three gold button front closure; square-set short sleeves; wrap around princess seaming; bound patch pocket at hip. -
Day dress
Blue wool knit dress; mock turtleneck; short sleeves; natural waistline with midriff insert; very full gathered skirt; inseam pockets. -
Detail of closure on left side of dress
Cream wool evening ensemble. A. Dress; bateau neckline; sleeveless; softly gathered long skirt; side pockets.
Worn with jacket (Object ID #1983.74.b) to form two piece ensemble. -
Detail of coat
Detail of green and black knitted wool coat to show bamboo pin closing. -
Detail of coat
Detail of brown cotton canvas coat, reversed, from front; outer shell of cotton canvas; roll collar; long set-in sleeves with fold-back cuffs revealing plaid lining; four yellow metal toggle closures at center front; large pockets on thighs with separate flap closed with a toggle; mid-calf length. Worn with matching scarf (Object ID #2009.13.01.B). -
Detail of coat collar
Detail of gray wool double cloth coat to show collar. -
Detail of coat collar back
Detail of back of coat with collar up. -
Detail of coat collar front
Detail of front of coat with collar up, metal buttons visible. -
Detail of coat open to show lining
A. Multicolored striped silk satin fit and flare dress; horizontal stripes in hot pink, lime green, and white with black banding between; natural waistline with attached 2 inch black satin ribbon tie belt; standing collar; straight sleeves; gathered skirt; knee length. B. Black wool reefer coat; convertible collar; 5 black buttons/bound buttonholes on center front closure; diagonal pockets; lined with silk satin. This item was created by Gustave Tassell for Norman Norell fashion house. -
Detail of front closures
Off-white wool coat dress; sheath style; asymmetrical double-breasted; V-neckline with modesty panel; two white circular snaps at right side of V; seam at natural waistline; five white snap closures down left princess line, snaps reinforced on inside with hook and eye closures; center back seam; front and back princess seams running from waistline half way up torso; geometric raglan cap sleeves; square patch pocket on left hip; all seams are flat felled; white silk lining is hand-stitched to outer fabric; a few small stains around top button and at mitred corner on left front panel at hem; just above knee length.
Worn by Peg Bradley. -
Detail of hidden button placket
Ivory wool jacket; tunic length; short sleeves; princess seaming; hidden 4 button front closure; unusual front pockets with center opening as part of princess seaming; triple top-stitched trim in numerous locations.
Worn by Florence Eiseman. -
Detail of hook closure on left shoulder of dress
Cream wool evening ensemble. A. Dress; bateau neckline; sleeveless; softly gathered long skirt; side pockets.
Worn with jacket (Object ID #1983.74.b) to form two piece ensemble. -
Detail of hooks on left shoulder of dress
Navy blue wool dress; bateau neckline, sleeveless with shoulder closure; natural waistline; gathered skirt; knee length; double zipper side closure. -
Detail of jacket lining
B. Black and white windowpane check wool blazer jacket; V-shaped neckline; patch pockets with button-down flaps; 4 rows of top-stitching at neck, pockets, hem, and cuffs.
Worn with dress (Object ID #1989.43.a) and belt (Object ID #1989.43.c) to form three piece ensemble. -
Detail of jacket lining
Light brown plain weave wool double cloth ensemble with large off-white "Greek Letters" design. B. Jacket; sleeveless; four button and hidden bound buttonhole closure; one breast patch pocket; lined in off-white silk twill with brown "Greek Letters" design.
Worn with dress (Object ID #2002.84.03.a) to form two piece ensemble.
Fabric designed by Tzaims Luksus. -
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. -
Detail of left side of dress to show buttons
Black wool double knit A-line dress; standing collar; multiple rhinestone flowerette buttons down left shoulder seam and left side seam forming closure; sleeveless; attached 2 inch wrap-around belt; full length gown; lined with china silk; many rhinestones missing from buttons. -
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.