Browse Items (15 total)

• Purse

  Tan fabric purse; salmon-colored lining; round shape; aqua, dark blue, and rococo (possibly with tarnished silver) thread embroidery; gold frame and chain handle. 5 1/2 inches wide x 6 inches high / 14mm x 15.3 mm. Contains a fold-open mirror wrapped in a snapped cover (same fabric as lining); 6 inches x 2 3/4 inches / 15.3 mm x 7mm when open.
  
  Owned by a member of the Kohler or House families.

  Tags aqua, beige, blue, embroidery, fabric, House, Kohler, metal, purse, salmon

• Jacket

  White abstract print silk taffeta evening jacket; large abstract figures silk-screened onto jacket with horizontal rows of purple, dark pink, orange, and aqua; V-neckline; center front opening ties to gold leaf button; long set-in sleeves; vertical quilting lines; lined in white silk; hip length.
  
  Worn by donor, Janet Falk.

  Tags aqua, jacket, Mary McFadden, orange, pink, purple, silk taffeta, white

• Detail of armholes buttoned

  Aqua, gray, and off-white plaid silk taffeta evening cape; large scale print; gathered at neck with ruffle; unlined; ankle length.
  
  This cape was used by Sister Aloyse Hessburg and Charles Kleibacker for their couture class.

  Tags aqua, cape, Charles Kleibacker, couture, couture class, gray, off-white, plaid, silk taffeta

• Cape

  Aqua, gray, and off-white plaid silk taffeta evening cape; large scale print; gathered at neck with ruffle; unlined; ankle length.
  
  This cape was used by Sister Aloyse Hessburg and Charles Kleibacker for their couture class.

  Tags aqua, cape, Charles Kleibacker, couture, couture class, gray, off-white, plaid, silk taffeta

• Detail of train

  Aqua ombré silk chiffon evening gown; unfinished; gathered neckline edged in chiffon; long kimono sleeves with gussets; center front opening; ankle length.

  Tags aqua, Charles Kleibacker, couture, evening gown, ombré, silk chiffon

• Evening gown

  Aqua ombré silk chiffon evening gown; unfinished; gathered neckline edged in chiffon; long kimono sleeves with gussets; center front opening; ankle length.

  Tags aqua, Charles Kleibacker, couture, evening gown, ombré, silk chiffon

• Coat

  Light green, yellow, and white wool tweed overcoat; edged in aqua leather; two flap pockets; roll collar; four shell and gold buttons; princess line; three pleats at back.

  Tags aqua, Bonnie Cashin, coat, green, leather

• Dress

  Aqua wool knit dress; sleeveless; leather binding at neck and armscyes; round neckline; large pockets in side seams.

  Tags aqua, blue, Bonnie Cashin, dress, leather, wool

• Sweater and slip

  B. Aqua cashmere sweater; funnel neck. C. Aqua wool jersey slip; spaghetti straps; knee length.
  
  Worn with tunic (Object ID #1990.264.A) to form three piece ensemble.
  
  From Bonnie Cashin's personal wardrobe.

  Tags aqua, Bonnie Cashin, cashmere, leather, slip, sweater, wool jersey

• Three piece ensemble

  A. Aqua leather tunic; small standing collar; raglan sleeves, wrist length; three yellow metal leash clasps at opening, sewn shut to hem; mid-thigh length; lined in light blue silk; lining is stained; leather has creases and dirt from wear. B. Aqua cashmere sweater; funnel neck. C. Aqua wool jersey slip; spaghetti straps; knee length.
  
  From Bonnie Cashin's personal wardrobe.

  Tags aqua, Bonnie Cashin, cashmere, leather, slip, sweater, tunic, wool jersey

• Evening gown

  White and aqua silk chiffon evening gown; white bodice, heavily beaded in sequins and rhinestones; scoop neckline; sleeveless; high-waisted; white and aqua silk chiffon skirt panels; green velvet ribbon trim under bustline. Performance gown worn by Hildegarde. Label: Sara Fredericks, Palm Beach.

  Tags aqua, evening gown, Hildegarde, silk chiffon, white

• Evening cape

  Aqua silk peau de soie cape; lined in silk broadcloth; floor length. Worn with evening gown (Object ID #1981.23). Performance ensemble worn by Hildegarde.

  Tags aqua, cape, Hildegarde, peau de soie, silk, Sorelle Fontana

• Blouse and skirt

  B. Light aqua polka dot silk shantung over-blouse; boat neckline; short sleeves; 4 inch cutout vents in front with bias banding continuing around the back hem; neckline is bound to match; under arm zipper on left side. C. Light aqua polka dot silk shantung skirt; slim, straight silhouette; unpressed side pleat on either side; "hand-stitched" down center pleat; fabric is matched to create plain center panel; zipper on left side.
  
  Worn with jacket (Object ID #2004.03.498.A) to form three piece suit.

  Tags aqua, blouse, Irene, polka dots, silk shantung, skirt, white

• Three piece suit

  A. Light aqua polka dot silk shantung jacket; box shaped; shawl collar; set-in long sleeves with plain turned-back cuffs; three large self-covered buttons and bound buttonholes (fabric matched to create plain center panel and collar); pocket flaps; cuffs and collar are solid aqua; lined in white silk. B. Light aqua polka dot silk shantung over-blouse; boat neckline; short sleeves; 4 inch cutout vents in front with bias banding continuing around the back hem; neckline is bound to match; under arm zipper on left side. C. Light aqua polka dot silk shantung skirt; slim, straight silhouette; unpressed side pleat on either side; "hand-stitched" down center pleat; fabric is matched to create plain center panel; zipper on left side.

  Tags aqua, blouse, Irene, jacket, polka dots, silk shantung, skirt, suit, white

• Coat

  Forest green wool double cloth coat with aqua trim; narrow shawl collar in aqua; four inch wide aqua panel reversed at collar breaking point; flared shaping; no front closure; long sleeves shaped to point at back; four inch wide aqua reversed cloth at wrist.

  Tags aqua, coat, double cloth, forest green, Pauline Trigère