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Two piece ensemble
A. Green and black silk satin evening gown; empire waistline; green silk satin bodice and half inch straps; button/loop with zipper closure at left side; black Peg skirt with right side seam slit; full length. B. Green silk satin bolero jacket; heavily encrusted with gold braid and red and amber faceted flat beads; Hook and eye closure. Turkish inspired. 1958 showroom sample. -
Detail of evening gown underbodice
Black floral silk matelasse ensemble. Fabric is black ground with pink roses and green stems in a warp print. A. Evening gown; strapless; interior bodice built over a strapless, longline bra; asymmetrical front; straight skirt; ankle length; multiple pleats at kick vent. Worn with wrap (Object ID #1997.237.B). -
Evening gown with wrap
Black floral silk matelasse ensemble. Fabric is black ground with pink roses and green stems in a warp print. A. Evening gown; strapless; interior bodice built over a strapless, longline bra; asymmetrical front; straight skirt; ankle length; multiple pleats at kick vent. B. Wrap; rectangular; lined with wool crepe. -
Evening gown
Black floral silk matelasse ensemble. Fabric is black ground with pink roses and green stems in a warp print. A. Evening gown; strapless; interior bodice built over a strapless, longline bra; asymmetrical front; straight skirt; ankle length; multiple pleats at kick vent. Worn with wrap (Object ID #1997.237.B). -
Evening gown
Black wool knit evening gown; black ground with red and green bands of abstract rectangles; high cowl neckline; long straight sleeves; A-line in front, dropped gathered waistline in back; center back zipper; fully lined.
Worn by Florence Eiseman to receive the Gimbel's Fashion Forum Award in 1971. -
Evening gown with shawl
Gold metallic knit ensemble. A. Evening gown; A-line; jewel neckline; sleeveless; four 1.5 inch covered buttons accented with gold and silver studs/buttonholes at asymmetrical side back closure; A-line skirt; full evening length. B. Shawl; triangular. -
Evening gown
Gold metallic knit ensemble. A. Evening gown; A-line; jewel neckline; sleeveless; four 1.5 inch covered buttons accented with gold and silver studs/buttonholes at asymmetrical side back closure; A-line skirt; full evening length. Worn with shawl (Object ID #1997.224.B). -
Evening gown
Red blouson silk faille gown; scoop neckline; blouson over-bodice; rhinestone bar trim at waistline; sleeveless; straight skirt; ankle length; deep kick pleat. -
Two piece ensemble
Hand-painted silk chiffon evening ensemble of black, green, and burnt orange. A. Evening gown; two layers of chiffon over silk underdress; long, floating sleeves; three box pleats at front of skirt; front closing with loops and covered buttons. B. Hand-rolled silk chiffon triangle scarf. -
Two piece evening ensemble
White and deep purple striped silk broadcloth evening ensemble. A. Gown; high collar neckline; long slim sleeves; cut on bias to create diagonal strip; straight silhouette ending in eleven inch flounce; back zipper closure; ankle length. B. Scarf; bias cut; 125 inches long. Custom made for Hildegarde as a performance gown. -
Evening gown
White silk chiffon evening gown; V-neckline front and back; fitted body flowing to full skirt. Worn with cape (Object ID #1982.310.B) to form two piece evening ensemble. Worn by Hildegarde. -
Two piece evening ensemble
White silk chiffon evening ensemble. A. Gown; V-neckline front and back; fitted body flowing to full skirt. B. Cape; clear crystal droplet beading; buttons in front; very dirty. Worn by Hildegarde. -
Two piece evening ensemble
Pale green silk chiffon evening ensemble; A. Gown; attached flowing back panel; bodice completely covered in silver bugle beads; spaghetti straps; sewn-in brassiere. B. Scarf. Performance ensemble worn by Hildegarde. Refurbished by Charles Kleibacker for September 25, 1982 show at Mount Mary. -
Evening gown
Evening Gown viewed from front. Worn with capelet (Object ID #1981.110.B) and scarf (Object ID #1981.110.C) to form three piece evening ensemble. Worn by Hildegarde. -
Three piece evening ensemble
Salmon pink silk chiffon evening ensemble. A. Gown with faceted crystal tear drops and band of silver bugle beads; tiny bugle beading and rhinestones at high waist; four layers of chiffon. B. Pale pink capelet; trimmed with tear drop beads. C. Scarf; triangular shaped; trimmed with tear drop beads. Worn as a performance ensemble by Hildegarde. -
Evening gown
Aubergine four-ply silk crepe evening gown; high exaggerated mandarin collar; one set-in sleeve, one batwing sleeve; draped from right shoulder; asymmetric bias cut; slim silhouette; deep released pleat on left side; asymmetric zipper closure on grain which creates drapery; yellow metal and purple glass antique brooch near throat; long. Custom made as a performance gown exclusively for Hildegarde. -
Evening gown
Black silk chiffon evening dress; one layer of cocoa brown and three layers of shell pink under dress; small straps; one layer of bias cut black chiffon bound in bias binding; attached long bias cut scarf; short length. Custom made exclusively for Hildegarde. -
Two piece evening ensemble
Mauve pink silk chiffon ensemble. A. Evening gown; long torso with bands of ostrich feathers on skirt; sleeveless; neckline dips to low V in back; trimmed with band of rhinestones and bugle beads. B. Silk organza capelet; banded with ostrich feathers; lined with silk chiffon; dirty. Performance ensemble worn by Hildegarde. -
Evening gown
Black lace evening gown; lace over black chiffon and beige crepe; flowing lace sleeves; attached chiffon neck scarf. Worn by Hildegarde. -
Evening gown
Green silk chiffon evening gown; long trailing cape sleeves; attached long scarf forms high neckline and trails down back; shoulder yoke points to deep V in front; five layers of different shades of green; back zipper closure; crepe underdress; label is missing; floor length. Custom made as a performance gown for Hildegarde.