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Beret
White straw braid beret; top decorated with streamers of straw braid with silk flowers on end; flowers are 2 red poppies, 2 blue carnations; 2 white daisies, 2 yellow flowers, and 2 pussy willows; unlined; turquoise grosgrain ribbon headsize band. -
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Turban
Blue and fuchsia pink feather and velvet turban; 4 inch rise; buckram base covered with multicolored jewel-tone blue and fuchsia feathers and velvet ribbons; covered with netting. Label: "Christian Dior Chapeaux". -
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Hat
Off-white woven hat covered with turquoise blue netting crisscrossing crown; trimmed with light blue lace and tear-drop and tubular beads; crown depth is 4.5 inches, fold-back brim is 3 inches center front and 1.5 inches center back. Label: "Christian Dior Chapeaux". -
Shawl
Off-white silk crepe shawl; satin stitch embroidery around edges and large section in one corner; multicolored embroidery of variety of flowers and leaves; large bouquet in corner consists of blue mum, peony, and pink rose with green leaves, purple flowers, and rose buds; 19 inch long fringe around all edges; ten rows of knots where fringe is connected by hand to shawl; 57.5 inches by 64.5 inches.
The first image shows the front and the second image the back. -
Skirt
Copenhagen blue brushed wool twill skirt; straight waistband; buttons down left front princess line; gathered skirt; mid-calf length. Label: "Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche".
Worn by donor, Janet Falk.Tags 1970s, 1980s, blue, buttons, Copenhagen blue, Rive Gauche, skirt, twill, wool, YSL, Yves Saint Laurent -
Coatdress
Navy blue wool gabardine coatdress; large notched collar with five inch lapel; waist seam with gathers that attach top to bottom; three large pockets on front, one top left and two on skirt; long darts on skirt disappear into front pockets; three buttons on sleeves; long center front seam on skirt; two pleats for fit on back; center back seam on skirt fitted to bodice with small pleats. Label: "Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche". -
Jacket
Bright red wool flannel jacket; notched collar; front closure with three red/navy buttons; flap pockets at waist; long set-in sleeves gathered at sleeve cap; modified princess seams at front and back; boxy silhouette; hip length; lined in red silk; edges finished with navy tape. Label: "Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche".
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Jacket
Bright printed plain weave cotton jacket; motif is large diamonds: solid purple green, red, or turquoise on white ground; diamonds filled in with stripes; V-neckline with no collar; three white plastic buttons; modified princess seams; short peplum with flap pockets; 3/4 length set-in sleeves; lined in white silk. Label: "Yves Saint Laurent Variation".Tags 1980s, 1990s, black, blue, cotton, green, jacket, multicolored, patterns, plain weave, purple, red, white, YSL, Yves Saint Laurent -
Detail of wire inside collar
Navy lace party dress; standing collar of gathered navy lace; twisty, zig-zag wire inserted into collar to make it stand; long leg-o-mutton sleeves, gathered ruffle at wrist; plain bodice front; hip yoke; 2 gathered ruffles; 3 closures of small bows at back bodice; center back zipper at skirt; taffeta ribbon belt at center front, lined with navy organza slip; underlined with nylon tulle; knee length. -
Party dress
Navy lace party dress; standing collar of gathered navy lace; twisty, zig-zag wire inserted into collar to make it stand; long leg-o-mutton sleeves, gathered ruffle at wrist; plain bodice front; hip yoke; 2 gathered ruffles; 3 closures of small bows at back bodice; center back zipper at skirt; taffeta ribbon belt at center front, lined with navy organza slip; underlined with nylon tulle; knee length. -
Two piece ensemble
A. Black velvet evening jacket; appliquéd and embroidered blue and gold leaves; single-breasted; center front button closure with 5 black and gold buttons; two-piece straight sleeves; black and gold corded edges; princess seams. B. Black velvet evening pants; straight legs; yoke; black and gold cord trim on edges and yoke. -
Sundress
A. Red, navy blue, and white cotton piqué sundress with printed rows of triangles; A-line; narrow shoulder straps; sleeveless; buttons down front; contour darts; patch pockets with buttoned flaps on hips; knee length. Label: "Givenchy Nouvelle Boutique". B. Red, navy blue, and white cotton piqué tie belt with printed rows of triangles. -
Detail of adjustable skirt waistband
B. Aqua plain weave linen skirt; straight silhouette; suspended on silk crepe top; Hong Kong finish; features adjustable waistband, possibly for use as maternity wear.
Worn with dress (Object ID #1996.266.a) to form two piece ensemble. -
Skirt without dress
B. Aqua plain weave linen skirt; straight silhouette; suspended on silk crepe top; Hong Kong finish; features adjustable waistband, possibly for use as maternity wear.
Worn with dress (Object ID #1996.266.a) to form two piece ensemble. -
Detail of back dress closures
A. Aqua plain weave linen tunic dress; bias-cut roll collar; center back button closure; front yoke; cap sleeves; 2 darts turn into curved pockets; inverted center back pleat with button on half-belt; hidden snap closure; underlined with silk organza.
Worn with skirt (Object ID #1996.266.b) to form two piece ensemble. -
Two piece ensemble
A. Aqua plain weave linen tunic dress; bias-cut roll collar; center back button closure; front yoke; cap sleeves; 2 darts turn into curved pockets; inverted center back pleat with button on half-belt; hidden snap closure; underlined with silk organza. B. Aqua plain weave linen skirt; straight silhouette; suspended on silk crepe top; Hong Kong finish; features adjustable waistband, possibly for use as maternity wear.