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Blouse
Beige cotton canvas cropped middy blouse; dolman sleeves; four gold metal buttons/bound buttonhole closure; elastic gathered in back. -
Blouse and skirt
Beige silk georgette blouse and skirt ensemble; beige ground with an all-over brown spatter pattern to imitate stone. A. Tailored blouse; winged collar, center front button closure, sleeveless with bias binding, darts for shaping, double layer of fabric over bust area, unlined. B. Gathered skirt into straight waistband, midcalf length, unlined, hand finished with French seams throughout. Worn by Valentina. -
Christian LaCroix ensemble
Corset and skirt ensemble. A. Beige brocade corset; floral damask pattern, right side zipper closure, asymmetrical with tucks under left breast, external boning in front, asymmetrical point on right front at bottom. B. Brown chiffon skirt; made up of two fabrics- most of the skirt is a tan ground of abstract shapes in dark brown and reddish pink. The other fabric is pleated chiffon in khaki yellows of stripes. Used for a flounce on the hip and an underskirt; no waistband, center back zipper, many flounces and layers throughout, asymmetrical, ankle length, lined in tan chiffon.
This item is from Fall/Winter 2002-2003. -
Coat
Beige herringbone wool coat; double-breasted; Peter Pan collar; 14 black lacquered buttons with bound buttonholes down center front closure; double welt pockets with flaps at hipline; straight sleeves with two button vents; 15 inch deep kick pleat at center back. -
Dance dress
Beige silk jersey dance dress; round neckline; sleeveless; waist yoke; braided jersey rope around waist; back identical to front with hook and eye closure; pleated jersey skirt; weight of hem has pulled on fabric; Grecian inspired. -
Detail of back of dress and belt
Beige with brown spatter print silk ensemble. A. Fit and flare dress; normal waist, halter neckline, center back nylon zipper. Halter has a front slit with a reverse, skirt is gathered. Unlined, knee length. E. Belt latches in back with hook and eyes and snap closure. Small, flat bow. Used for Valentina's famous "Quick change" routine.
Goes with coat (Object ID #1995.382.B), jacket (Object ID #1995.382.C), and wrap (Object ID #1995.382.D) to form five piece ensemble. -
Detail of camisole
Beige silk camisole; V-neckline; lingerie straps; intricate stitching around bust; center back zipper. Worn with dress (Object ID #2004.03.325.A). -
Detail of concealed button closure on front of jacket
Beige plain weave linen suit jacket; short boxy shaped; jewel neckline; two-piece raglan sleeves; diagonal bias-bound breast pockets; two diagonal pockets near hem; concealed buttons with fabric loops down center front; large button at neckline and hemline and bound buttonholes; deep open box pleat down center back; lined in beige silk. -
Detail of dress, wrap, and belt
Beige with brown spatter print silk ensemble. A. Fit and flare dress; normal waist, halter neckline, center back nylon zipper. Halter has a front slit with a reverse, skirt is gathered. Unlined, knee length. D. Wrap, single piece of fabric. E. Belt latches in back with hook and eyes and snap closure. Small, flat bow. Used for Valentina's famous "Quick change" routine.
Goes with coat (Object ID #1995.382.B) and jacket (Object ID #1995.382.C) to form five piece ensemble. -
Detail of front of dress and belt
Beige with brown spatter print silk ensemble. A. Fit and flare dress; normal waist, halter neckline, center back nylon zipper. Halter has a front slit with a reverse, skirt is gathered. Unlined, knee length. E. Belt latches in back with hook and eyes and snap closure. Small, flat bow. Used for Valentina's famous "Quick change" routine.
Goes with coat (Object ID #1995.382.B), jacket (Object ID #1995.382.C), and wrap (Object ID #1995.382.D) to form five piece ensemble. -
Detail of jacket
Beige with brown spatter print silk ensemble. C. Short bolero jacket; jewel neckline, 3/4 length kimono sleeves, cut in one with body of jacket. French darts, unlined. Used for Valentina's famous "Quick change" routine.
Goes with dress (Object ID #1995.382.A), coat (Object ID #1995.382.B), wrap (Object ID #1995.382.D), and belt (Object ID #1995.382.E) to form five piece ensemble. -
Detail of underbodice in front
Beige silk jersey dance dress; round neckline; sleeveless; waist yoke; braided jersey rope around waist; back identical to front with hook and eye closure; pleated jersey skirt; weight of hem has pulled on fabric; Grecian inspired. -
Dinner dress
A. Beige wool jersey dinner dress; fit and flare; natural waistline; standing collar; straight sleeves; princess seaming off front and back shoulder seams; gored skirt; Alencon lace over silk organza base; horsehair facing at hemline; tea length. B. Beige wool jersey belt; shaped; 1 inch wide. This item was created by Norman Norell for Traina-Norell fashion house. -
Dress
A. Black floral silk chiffon chemise dress; fabric is satin striped with spray of blue, yellow, and purple flowers at center front and on sleeves; similiar motifs sprinkled throughout dress; jewel neckline with binding; bishop sleeve; underlined in nude silk chiffon; midcalf length. B. Beige silk charmeuse slip. -
Dress
A. Ivory wool crepe dress; A-line; deep V-neckline; four main dress pieces are all bias cut; long tight sleeves with zippers at wrists; fully lined. B. Beige chiffon dickey with hand-applied gold sequins. -
Dress
A. Pink striped silk dress; raglan sleeves; darts at shoulder to neckline; elastic at cuffs; diagonal striped chevron design at front, side, and back seams; four buttons at center front. B. Beige silk underdress.