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Hat
Yellow and orange floral hat; fabric daisies all over; olive green crepe and net base; two 3 inch wide olive green velvet bows in front. Label: "Christian Dior Chapeaux". -
Evening gown
Black four ply silk crepe evening gown; square neckline; thick black satin ribbon straps; two extra strips of fabric placed horizontally across lower back bodice; princess seams; zipper closure on round part of side back; lined in black China silk; ankle length. Label: "Christian Dior New York". -
Gown without cape
A. Light pink silk crepe evening gown; shift; V-shaped neckline; sleeveless halter bodice; front yoke with 6 pleats which release from center front yoke; knee length; lined in silk chiffon.
Worn with cape (Object ID #1991.42.b) to form two piece ensemble.
Spring/Summer 1966. -
Two piece ensemble
A. Light pink silk crepe evening gown; shift; V-shaped neckline; sleeveless halter bodice; front yoke with 6 pleats which release from center front yoke; knee length; lined in silk chiffon. B. Light pink silk crepe evening cape; gathering at neckline; 2 vertical single welt pockets; knee length; lined in silk chiffon.
Spring/Summer 1966. -
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.
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Dress
Black crepe chemise style dress; standing collar; horizontal rows of wool fringe on skirt from hips to hem; asymmetrical closure of 6 black and gold buttons, missing top button; dropped waistline; 2-piece straight sleeves with vents; 2 buttons on vents; missing cuffs. -
Dress
Red wool crepe fit and flare dress; V-shaped neckline; triangular, asymmetric mock wrap front with 5 large matte gold buttons; accordian pleated godet at left side; long straight sleeves with 3 matte gold buttons at cuffs; above the knee length.
Designer sample. -
Detail of back closure
Black silk crepe evening gown completely covered in shiny black paillettes; jewel neckline; long set-in sleeves; straight silhouette to ankle; center back hook and eye hidden closure; detachable hot pink silk satin bow below bustline (bow is missing). -
Evening gown
Black silk crepe evening gown completely covered in shiny black paillettes; jewel neckline; long set-in sleeves; straight silhouette to ankle; center back hook and eye hidden closure; detachable hot pink silk satin bow below bustline (bow is missing). -
Underdress without overdress
B. Off-white silk crepe underdress. Label: "Givenchy Couture Paris".
Worn with overdress (Object ID #2004.03.104.a) and sash (Object ID #2004.03.104.c) as evening gown. -
Detail of intricate opening at side of dress
A. Dark pink lace evening gown; petals attached to lace motifs; sleeves; slim silhouette; long. Label: "Givenchy Couture Paris". B. Off-white silk crepe underdress. Label: "Givenchy Couture Paris".
Worn with sash (Object ID #2004.03.104.c) as evening gown. -
Evening gown
A. Dark pink lace evening gown; petals attached to lace motifs; sleeves; slim silhouette; long. Label: "Givenchy Couture Paris". B. Off-white silk crepe underdress. Label: "Givenchy Couture Paris". C. Pink silk crepe sash. -
Dress without scarf and belt
A. Red and black floral design silk crepe tent dress; black velvet mandarin collar; 6 black square button center front placket closure; shoulder yoke; bishop sleeves with black velvet cuffs; gathered skirt; knee length.
Worn with scarf (Object ID #1997.404.b) and belt (Object ID #1997.404.c) to form three piece ensemble. -
Three piece ensemble
A. Red and black floral design silk crepe tent dress; black velvet mandarin collar; 6 black square button center front placket closure; shoulder yoke; bishop sleeves with black velvet cuffs; gathered skirt; knee length. B. Red and black floral design silk crepe scarf. C. Black velvet belt; 1 inch wide. -
Shawl
Very pale green silk or rayon crepe shawl; brocaded in floral pattern in same color; individual threads attached and knotted to create fringe on all 4 sides; 52.5 inches by 54 inches.
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Shawl
White silk crepe shawl; embroidered with large bright pink flowers and floral motifs in pink, blue, green, and purple; long fringe; 52 inches by 49 inches.
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Shawl
Black crepe shawl; white satin stitch floral embroidery throughout; 49 inches by 51 inches; 19 inch long white silk fringe with 7 rows of knots before it is left free to hang.
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Shawl
Dark red silk crepe shawl; satin stitch floral embroidery of light green tendrils and white and pink flowers around edge; some flowers scattered in center; 35 inches by 35.5 inches; 8.5 inch long dark red silk fringe with seven rows of knotting.
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Dress
Navy blue silk crepe afternoon dress; jewel neckline with neck yoke; long sleeves end in turned-back cuffs with two 5-pearl buttons; 3 horizontal strips at waist, hip, and knee; pleated bottom portion of skirt; center back zipper closure; almost ankle length.