Browse Items (5 total)

• Two piece evening ensemble

  A. Black crepe and fringe evening gown; cowl neckline at front; deep V-neckline at back; thin straps wrapped with fringe; straight silhouette; fringe starts at hips and goes down to floor; applied on base in chevron pattern; floor length. B. Black crepe and fringe capelet; fringe applied to base in chevron pattern; hem of capelet is also chevron shaped; center front opening with snap closure at neck; label: "Mainbocher, 12 Avenue George V a Paris"; twill tape bolduc on back of label: "21381- Mrs. Vreeland".
  
  This ensemble was given to the donor's mother by a wealthy lady she worked for in New York City in the 1920s and '30s. The woman's identity is unknown. A bolduc was found on back of tag with words "Mrs. Vreeland". This dress might have belonged to Diane Vreeland, although this is not confirmed.

  Tags black, capelet, chevron, crepe, evening gown, fringe, gown, Mainbocher

• Gown without capelet

  A. Black crepe and fringe evening gown; cowl neckline at front; deep V-neckline at back; thin straps wrapped with fringe; straight silhouette; fringe starts at hips and goes down to floor; applied on base in chevron pattern; floor length.
  
  Worn with capelet (Object ID #2015.03.01.b) to form two piece evening ensemble.
  
  This ensemble was given to the donor's mother by a wealthy lady she worked for in New York City in the 1920s and '30s. The woman's identity is unknown. A bolduc was found on back of tag with words "Mrs. Vreeland". This dress might have belonged to Diane Vreeland, although this is not confirmed.

  Tags black, chevron, crepe, evening gown, fringe, gown, Mainbocher

• Evening gown

  A. Light pink chiffon dress; surplice bodice; beaded fringe from sleeves, hipline, and hemline; gathered skirt; pale green satin cummerbund. B. Pink silk underdress; spaghetti straps; mid-calf length.
  
  Worn by donor, Mrs. Joseph Bonness, Sr., to 1953 convention in Washington, D.C. when husband was named President of Road Builders of America. This item was created by Norman Norell for Traina-Norell fashion house.

  Tags evening gown, fringe, Norman Norell, pink, silk, silk chiffon, Traina-Norell, underdress

• Turban

  Black knit turban; gathered, twisted at center front; fringed at center back. Donor was Frank Olive's sister.

  Tags black, Frank Olive, fringe, knit, turban

• Purse

  White braided drawstring pouch purse; overlapping rows of Czech glass seed beads, loop fringe; white cotton lining. 4 1/2 inches x 4 1/2 inches / 11.4 cm x 11.4 cm. Inside tag reads "Czechoslvakia."
  
  Possibly owned by Julilly House Kohler.

  Tags beads, drawstring, fringe, Julilly House Kohler, Kohler, pouch, purse, white