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Evening gown
Silver and black double cloth and lamé evening gown; silver flowers outlined in black; strapless princess line bodice; center back zipper closure covered with buttons and loops; skirt gathered at scalloped waistline seam; ankle length; lined in black satin.
From Donald Brooks's Fall 1986 collection. -
Detail of pinafore clasp at shoulder
White organdy blouse; high neckline; multicolored floral embroidery; bishop sleeves with cuff; satin bow at front yoke; red satin decorative buttons. B. Black velvet skirt; pinafore style; multicolored floral embroidery at bottom; mid-length; attached to blouse with several anchoring threads at waist.
Likely from Donald Brooks's Fall 1970 collection. -
Dress
White organdy blouse; high neckline; multicolored floral embroidery; bishop sleeves with cuff; satin bow at front yoke; red satin decorative buttons. B. Black velvet skirt; pinafore style; multicolored floral embroidery at bottom; mid-length; attached to blouse with several anchoring threads at waist.
Likely from Donald Brooks's Fall 1970 collection. -
Dress without belt
A. Orange cotton peasant dress; red design between black vertical stripes; jewel neckline; front shaped yoke; button front; gathered skirt; knee length.
Worn with belt (Object ID #1993.52.b).
Dress is in "Juolukka" pattern designed by Annika Rimala in 1962 and "Kukkaraita" print created by Vuokko Eskolin-Nurmesniemi in 1959.Tags Annika Rimala, black, cotton, dress, floral, Juolakka, Kukkaraita, Marimekko, orange, red, stripes, Vuokko Eskolin-Nurmesniemi -
Dress
A. Orange cotton peasant dress; red design between black vertical stripes; jewel neckline; front shaped yoke; button front; gathered skirt; knee length. B. Tie belt in matching fabric.
Dress is in "Juolukka" pattern designed by Annika Rimala in 1962 and "Kukkaraita" print created by Vuokko Eskolin-Nurmesniemi in 1959.Tags 1960s, Annika Rimala, belt, black, cotton, dress, floral, Juolakka, Kukkaraita, Marimekko, orange, red, stripes, Vuokko Eskolin-Nurmesniemi -
Dress
A. Brown crepe dress with small white flower print; jewel neckline; multiple tucks on shoulders, waist seam, and hips; front opening with button and loop closures; full bishop sleeves with one button cuffs; mid-calf length; lined in brown crepe. B. Brown crepe belt with small white flower print; wide; large heart-shaped gold tone metal buckle
Worn by donor, Joan Urdan. -
Dress
Black floral print jersey dress; folkloric florals in teal green, white, orange, yellow, and purple; border print on hem has yellow horizontal stripes with diamond patterns and florals; jewel neckline; elastic gathered bodice; center back zipper closure; full set-in bishop sleeves with one button cuffs; full gathered skirt to ankles; unlined.
Worn by the donor, Joan Urdan. From Oscar de la Renta's Fall/Winter 1971 collection. -
Dress
A. Red abstract floral print silk damask crepe dress; chemise style; high neckline; 9 gold button center front closure; polka dot band down center front, at neckline, on sleeve hems, and on 4 faux welt pockets; front and back yoke; tiered skirt; knee length. B. Black and white polka dot silk damask crepe scarf; narrow. C. Gold metal chain belt. -
Dress
Bright pink and white cabbage rose print cotton sateen dress; fit and flare; natural waistline; scoop neckline front and back; bell skirt, darted at waistline; knee length; draped front bodice ending with oval self-covered buckle; crinoline under skirt; lined bodice; piping around neckline and armscye; sleeveless. -
Detail of lace appliqués on petticoat
Mint green worsted ball gown; empire bodice; off the shoulder straps made of silk rose buds and tiny leaves; swirl of three dimensional rosebuds and leaves running vertically down center front, around left side of waistline to back, and down center back; flat bow at center front and center back, set on vertically; skirt has wrap-look front and wrap back; floor length; small white lace butterflies applied to petticoat. Label: "Saks Fifth Avenue Original, made for the Adam Room". -
Detail of lace on inside seams
Mint green worsted ball gown; empire bodice; off the shoulder straps made of silk rose buds and tiny leaves; swirl of three dimensional rosebuds and leaves running vertically down center front, around left side of waistline to back, and down center back; flat bow at center front and center back, set on vertically; skirt has wrap-look front and wrap back; floor length; small white lace butterflies applied to petticoat. Label: "Saks Fifth Avenue Original, made for the Adam Room". -
Detail of interior of bust showing store label
Mint green worsted ball gown; empire bodice; off the shoulder straps made of silk rose buds and tiny leaves; swirl of three dimensional rosebuds and leaves running vertically down center front, around left side of waistline to back, and down center back; flat bow at center front and center back, set on vertically; skirt has wrap-look front and wrap back; floor length; small white lace butterflies applied to petticoat. Label: "Saks Fifth Avenue Original, made for the Adam Room". -
Detail of back closure
Mint green worsted ball gown; empire bodice; off the shoulder straps made of silk rose buds and tiny leaves; swirl of three dimensional rosebuds and leaves running vertically down center front, around left side of waistline to back, and down center back; flat bow at center front and center back, set on vertically; skirt has wrap-look front and wrap back; floor length; small white lace butterflies applied to petticoat. Label: "Saks Fifth Avenue Original, made for the Adam Room". -
Ball gown
Mint green worsted ball gown; empire bodice; off the shoulder straps made of silk rose buds and tiny leaves; swirl of three dimensional rosebuds and leaves running vertically down center front, around left side of waistline to back, and down center back; flat bow at center front and center back, set on vertically; skirt has wrap-look front and wrap back; floor length; small white lace butterflies applied to petticoat. Label: "Saks Fifth Avenue Original, made for the Adam Room". -
Evening gown
Beige silk chiffon evening gown; sleeveless; thin spaghetti straps; sweetheart neckline; bodice is made of silk chiffon with decorative silk bands sewn in; the decorative bands depict golden and orange dahlia-like flowers surrounded by reddish brown leaves on a cream ground with gold woven in; each band is 3.5 inches wide, going along the neckline, crossing in front of the bust and ending abruptly at the princess seam; empire waistline; drapey skirt of beige silk chiffon, heavily gathered at waistline; decorative bands from front cover entire back bodice, with self-fabric bow at center back waist seam; bow detaches with snap closure on left side to allow access to zipper underneath; 13 inch center back zipper closure; extra chiffon material in skirt under bow; thin beige attached underdress with similar style lines and bust darts; ankle length; label: "Mainbocher Inc." -
Suit
A. Navy blue crepe suit jacket with white daisy print; flat collar; 4 navy blue plastic buttons at center front; long set in sleeves; flap pockets on high hip; lined in navy blue crepe. B. Navy blue crepe suit skirt with white daisy print; straight silhouette; straight waistband; new nylon zipper. -
Gown without jacket
A. Blue, purple, and pink floral print silk chiffon evening gown; bow tie neckline; short loose kimono sleeves; fitted waist; A-line skirt; long; center front placket on bodice with covered buttons.
Worn with jacket (Object ID #1986.152.b) to form two piece ensemble.
Worn by Julilly House Kohler.Tags 1930s, 1940s, blue, chiffon, evening gown, evening wear, floral, Julilly House Kohler, Kohler, pink, purple, silk -
Two piece ensemble
A. Blue, purple, and pink floral print silk chiffon evening gown; bow tie neckline; short loose kimono sleeves; fitted waist; A-line skirt; long; center front placket on bodice with covered buttons. B. Blue, purple, and pink floral print silk chiffon evening jacket; tuxedo front with black binding; 3/4 length puffed sleeves; hip length; lined in black taffeta.
Worn by Julilly House Kohler.Tags 1930s, 1940s, black, blue, chiffon, ensemble, evening gown, evening wear, floral, jacket, Julilly House Kohler, Kohler, pink, purple, silk -
Dress
Multicolored monet style floral print silk crepe dress; V-neckline with ruching; criss-cross bodice is entirely tucked; short sleeves, padded; full skirt, entirely vertical tucked; ruching at hem.
Worn by Julilly House Kohler.