Browse Items (17 total)

• Shawl

  Black cashmere shawl; black floral embroidery on one corner; black silk fringe; 55 inches by 57 inches.
  
  This shawl was originally white when it was made in the early 19th century. It yellowed and was subsequently dyed black.
  
  The first image shows the front. The second image shows the square fold of the shawl.

  Tags 1800s, 1810s, 1820s, 1830s, 1840s, 1850s, black, cashmere, dye, fringe, shawl, silk

• Shawl

  Indian off-white cashmere shawl; embroidered in pink, orange, and green paisleys on ends; smaller motifs along length; fringed short ends; 68 inches wide by 144 inches long.
  
  The first two images show the front and the third image shows the back.

  Tags 1960s, 1970s, cashmere, embroidery, green, Indian, off-white, orange, paisley, pink, shawl, wool

• Beret

  Gray cashmere knit beret; knit band; gathered to top.
  
  Worn by Florence Eiseman.

  Tags 1980s, beret, cashmere, Florence Eiseman, gray, hat

• Blouse and skirt without bolero jacket

  B. Pink cotton piqué blouse; sleeveless; princess seaming; mock placket with buttons; half-belt. C. Pink cotton piqué skirt; slim; front seaming with inseam pockets; 2 back zipper closures set into seaming.
  
  Worn with bolero jacket (Object ID #1988.52.a) to form three piece ensemble
  
  Worn by Florence Eiseman.

  Tags 1950s, 1960s, Ben Zuckerman, blouse, cashmere, cotton piqué, Florence Eiseman, half-belt, pink, skirt

• Detail of trim on side sleeve of bolero jacket

  A. Pink cashmere bolero jacket; short sleeves; bound in pink satin with floral beaded trim. B. Pink cotton piqué blouse; sleeveless; princess seaming; mock placket with buttons; half-belt. C. Pink cotton piqué skirt; slim; front seaming with inseam pockets; 2 back zipper closures set into seaming.
  
  Worn by Florence Eiseman.

  Tags Ben Zuckerman, blouse, bolero, cashmere, cotton piqué, Florence Eiseman, pink, skirt

• Detail of trim on collar of bolero jacket

  A. Pink cashmere bolero jacket; short sleeves; bound in pink satin with floral beaded trim. B. Pink cotton piqué blouse; sleeveless; princess seaming; mock placket with buttons; half-belt. C. Pink cotton piqué skirt; slim; front seaming with inseam pockets; 2 back zipper closures set into seaming.
  
  Worn by Florence Eiseman.

  Tags 1950s, Ben Zuckerman, blouse, bolero, cashmere, cotton piqué, Florence Eiseman, pink, skirt

• Three piece ensemble

  A. Pink cashmere bolero jacket; short sleeves; bound in pink satin with floral beaded trim. B. Pink cotton piqué blouse; sleeveless; princess seaming; mock placket with buttons; half-belt. C. Pink cotton piqué skirt; slim; front seaming with inseam pockets; 2 back zipper closures set into seaming.
  
  Worn by Florence Eiseman.

  Tags Ben Zuckerman, blouse, bolero, cashmere, cotton piqué, ensemble, Florence Eiseman, pink, skirt

• Coat

  Black cashmere coat; rounded collar and lapels; double-breasted; princess shaping; six buttons and three bound buttonholes; inset pockets.
  
  Worn by Lynn Fontanne. Donor was the niece of Lynn Fontanne and Alfred Lunt.

  Tags 1960s, 1970s, black, cashmere, coat, Lynn Fontanne, Pierre Balmain

• Sweater

  Yellow orange cashmere sweater; long pointed collar; long sleeves with cuffs
  
  Designed by Hadley for Abercrombie & Fitch.
  
  Worn by Lynn Fontanne. Purchased at the auction of Lynn Fontanne's estate using funds from Mount Mary alumnae.

  Tags 1970s, 1980s, Abercrombie & Fitch, cashmere, Hadley, Lynn Fontanne, sweater, yellow orange

• Head wrap

  Pink cashmere head wrap; gathered at ends into "buttons" of yarn; long ties attached at ends.

  Tags 1960s, Bonnie Cashin, cashmere, head wrap, pink

• 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 1960s, aqua, Bonnie Cashin, cashmere, ensemble, leather, slip, sweater, tunic, wool jersey

• Three piece ensemble

  A. Pea green leather tabard; pilgrim buckle closure under each arm; lined in wool jersey. B. Pea green leather skirt; four gores. C. Light green cashmere sweater; funnel neck.
  
  From Bonnie Cashin's personal wardrobe.

  Tags 1960s, Bonnie Cashin, cashmere, ensemble, green, leather, skirt, sweater, tabard

• Cardigan

  Bright pink cashmere cardigan sweater; gold button closures; hood.

  Tags 1970s, 1980s, Bonnie Cashin, cardigan, cashmere, pink, sweater

• Thierry Mugler dress - back of dress with cardigan

  Cashmere striped cardigan sweater in various shades of red; horizontal stripes are red, tomato red, and fuschia; Ostrich feathers are knitted in at the shoulders; center front opening with hook closures; Long sleeves; Thigh length.
  
  Worn with dress (Object ID #2013.04.09.A).

  Tags cardigan, cashmere, Ebony Fashion Fair, ostrich feathers, pink, red, Thierry Mugler

• Thierry Mugler dress - front of dress with cardigan

  Cashmere striped cardigan sweater in various shades of red; horizontal stripes are red, tomato red, and fuschia; Ostrich feathers are knitted in at the shoulders; center front opening with hook closures; Long sleeves; Thigh length.
  
  Worn with dress (Object ID #2013.04.09.A).

  Tags cardigan, cashmere, Ebony Fashion Fair, ostrich feathers, pink, red, Thierry Mugler

• Thierry Mugler dress

  Cashmere striped dress in various shades of red; horizontal stripes are red, tomato red, and fuschia. Ostrich feathers are knitted in at the hem. Slip shape, sleeveless, deep v-neckline, A-line skirt, knee length.
  
  Worn with matching cardigan (Object ID #2013.04.09.B).

  Tags 1990s, 2000s, cashmere, dress, Ebony Fashion Fair, ostrich feathers, pink, red, Thierry Mugler