Browse Items (4 total)

• Skirt without top

  B. Gold multicolored silk evening skirt; floor length; straight; slit up one side; completely sequined over batik print.
  
  Worn with top (Object ID #1988.195.a) to form two piece evening ensemble.
  
  Donor noted that this ensemble was made for the opening of Marshall Field's store on Michigan Avenue, possibly referring to the opening of Marshall Field's in Water Tower Place in 1975.

  Tags batik, blue, evening wear, gold, Oscar de la Renta, pink, purple, sequins, silk, skirt

• Evening ensemble

  A. Gold multicolored silk evening top; halter; trapeze shape; handkerchief hem; completely sequined over batik print. Fabric was handmade in Mexico. B. Gold multicolored silk evening skirt; floor length; straight; slit up one side; completely sequined over batik print.
  
  Donor noted that this ensemble was made for the opening of Marshall Field's store on Michigan Avenue, possibly referring to the opening of Marshall Field's in Water Tower Place in 1975.

  Tags 1970s, batik, blue, ensemble, evening wear, gold, gown, Oscar de la Renta, pink, purple, sequins, silk, skirt, tunic

• Evening gown

  Navy silk chiffon evening gown; large red flowers, tie-dye or batiked fabric; very full sleeves; straight skirt; attached scarf at neckline that flows down back; underdress of navy crepe with beige yoke. Worn by Hildegarde.

  Tags 1970s, 1980s, batik, evening gown, floral, Hildegarde, Jean Louis, navy blue, red, silk chiffon

• Evening gown

  Charcoal gray silk kimono-style evening gown; red and orange shapes running vertically from armscye to bottom of skirt (likely a batik process); 3/4 length sleeves with turned-back cuffs; slits at lower edge of skirt; attached scarf flows from neckline; long skirt.
  
  Label: Hudré - Hotel Orrington, Evanston, IL.

  Tags 1960s, 1970s, batik, gown, gray, Hildegarde, silk