Browse Items (189 total)
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Jacket
Color block wool twill boxy jacket; magenta, blue, and red with right sleeve in yellow; high neckline; 5 buttons; straight 3/4 length sleeves; bound at neck, hem, sleeve, armscye, and down front in black; lined. Originally worn with a skirt.
From Oscar de la Renta's Spring/Summer 1984 collection. -
Two piece ensemble
A. Black silk/worsted cocktail dress; princess seam; bateau neckline; white upper bodice; zipper closure in left side back princess seam; high waistline; sleeveless; straight skirt; knee length. B. Black silk/worsted blazer jacket; white notched collar; 3 domed rhinestone buttons with bound buttonholes at center front closure; two shaped flaps for mock pockets; straight sleeves with white facings and 2 rhinestone buttons at cuffs.
This item was created by Oscar de la Renta for Jane Derby. -
Four piece ensemble
A. Red herringbone wool suit jacket; Nehru collar; center front button closure with placket; two-piece set-in sleeves; 2 darts in front; underarm side panels meet with open pleat edged in black braid; extends over shoulder to waist at back; seam continues to waist; inset pocket; black edging around neckline, pocket, hem, and center front; center back seam with gathers between side panels. B. Black herringbone wool suit skirt; banded waistband; left side seam zipper and hook closure; 4 darts in front and back; center back seam; 9 inch kick pleat. C. Black silk blouse; ascot collar; 6 center front button closure; set-in sleeves with tucks at sleeve caps; decorative button tucks at cuffs; 4 release darts in front and back. D. Black suede belt with buckle.
From Oscar de la Renta's Fall/Winter 1979 collection. -
Four piece ensemble
A. Black wool bouclé suit jacket; boxy; Chanel style; white silk faille roll collar and front opening edging; two black wool patch pockets with top openings edged in white silk faille; long set-in sleeves with white silk faille turned-back cuffs; round buttons with glass diamonds and center black glass stone; only front is lined. B. Black wool bouclé suit skirt; straight silhouette; elastic waistband; unlined; knee length. C. White silk faille blouse; jewel neckline; sleeveless; covered button and loop at back neckline; edges finished with bias self-fabric. D. Black wool bouclé belt; center front clasp is 2 squares covered with clear and black stones in concentric rows.
Worn by donor, Janet Falk. -
Three piece ensemble
A. Off-white wool bouclé suit jacket with horizontal ribs; Chanel style; no collar; V-neckline; four button closure on front; two patch pockets; all edges finished with gold metallic crocheted thread and two ropes of white wool yarn; unlined. B. Off-white wool jersey bouclé suit skirt with horizontal ribs; no waistband or closures; elastic at waistline; four godets of sequined off-white lace material; white sequin fabric inset; knee length. C. White lace blouse with lines of white iridescent sequins and gold metallic stitching; jewel neckline; sleeveless; waist darts; center back zipper closure; white satin ribbon attached at back waist; lined in white silk; hip length.
Worn by donor, Janet Falk. -
Two piece ensemble
Black and white large scale houndstooth check wool double knit ensemble. A. Suit jacket; Chanel style; V-shaped neckline with lace edging threaded black satin ribbon; 2 functioning and 2 mock pockets with lace and ribbon trim; 3 gold tone button closure; straight sleeves with lace, ribbon, and button cuffs. B. Suit skirt; wrap-around; lace and ribbon trim; knee length. Likely from Adolfo's Spring 1985 Ready to Wear Collection. -
Two piece ensemble
Taupe wool/rayon knit ensemble. A. Sheath dress; black knit geometric design; mandarin collar; 3 black knit I-cord frog closures at center front neckline; cap sleeves; peg skirt; maxi length. B. Jacket; cardigan style; V-shaped neckline; 2 black knit I-cord frog closures at center front waistline; straight sleeves with black patterned cuffs; black patterned neck edge and hemline. From Adolfo's Fall 1975 Ready-to-Wear collection. -
Three piece ensemble
Black velveteen ensemble. A. Jacket; puritan collar; 2-piece set-in sleeves, turned-up cuffs with slits; center front silver zipper closure; princess seams and darts, side seams, center back seam, two shoulder darts on back and modified princess seams; waist dart; black polyester lining. B. Bodice; large square neckline front and back; sleeveless; right side silver separating zipper with hook and eye closures top and bottom; two princess seams on front and back; two waist darts front and back; pointed waistline front and back; center seam at back; boning in center seams and princess seams between outer shell and lining. C. Skirt; high-rise waist; center front and back seams; two princess seams and four darts at front and back; right side covered zipper closure with hook and eye closure on top; boning in center front and princess seams; mid-calf length. -
Three piece ensemble with jacket open
A. Purple wool double knit suit jacket; geometric pattern; standing collar; princess seams; long sleeves; inserts of mint green wool double knit. B. Purple wool double knit skirt; A-line; hip yoke trimmed in mint green. C. Multicolored striped blouse; standing collar; insert trim of mint green; long sleeves; attached white knit panty with snap closure between legs. -
Three piece ensemble
A. Purple wool double knit suit jacket; geometric pattern; standing collar; princess seams; long sleeves; inserts of mint green wool double knit. B. Purple wool double knit skirt; A-line; hip yoke trimmed in mint green. C. Multicolored striped blouse; standing collar; insert trim of mint green; long sleeves; attached white knit panty with snap closure between legs. -
Two piece ensemble
A. Navy blue and white print brocade dress; large round collar with red knit trim; short sleeves; front panel skirt; 3 inch wide navy and red attached belt. B. Navy blue and white print brocade jacket; collarless; 3/4 length sleeves; hip length.
This item was created by Ronald Amey for Burke-Amey. -
Detail of "Jean P. Judge" twill tape at inside collar
Navy blue wool WAVES uniform. A. Jacket; set-in sleeves; light blue stripe and star at wrists; padded shoulders; two fake pockets above bustline; four gold buttons at front opening; princess seams at front and back; completely lined; two inside pockets; Mrs. Judge's name stitched in collar; applique' anchor sewn on each lapel. B. Skirt; six gores; welt pockets in front; 1 inch waistband; left side zipper closure with button; not lined. C. Hat; fold-over; anchor insignia patch.
Worn by donor, Jean Judge, during World War II. According to the donor, the skirt pockets are in roughly the same position as the corresponding buttons on sailor pants. The squared-off dress hat was copied after the British seaman's hat of 18th century. The donor's was mildewed and has only the fold-over hat left, which was their Class B hat. They wore white shirts and black ties with suit for dress and navy shirts and light blue ties for work. Optional light blue shirts were available. They were allowed nylons; Navy Nurses had to wear black cotton hose. They wore a protective navy blue wool hat covering, called a havelock, in inclement weather and were not allowed to carry umbrellas or parcels. A black shoulder strap leather bag was worn with this uniform and with summer whites. Heels were no higher than 2 inches and skirt lengths 17 to 18 inches from floor. Gold buttons on jacket were for officers, plain blue plastic for non-commissioned. One blue sleeve stripe indicated lowly Ensign. The men never let them have gold stripes such as theirs. -
Detail of "WAVES" patch on inside pocket
Navy blue wool WAVES uniform. A. Jacket; set-in sleeves; light blue stripe and star at wrists; padded shoulders; two fake pockets above bustline; four gold buttons at front opening; princess seams at front and back; completely lined; two inside pockets; Mrs. Judge's name stitched in collar; applique' anchor sewn on each lapel. B. Skirt; six gores; welt pockets in front; 1 inch waistband; left side zipper closure with button; not lined. C. Hat; fold-over; anchor insignia patch.
Worn by donor, Jean Judge, during World War II. According to the donor, the skirt pockets are in roughly the same position as the corresponding buttons on sailor pants. The squared-off dress hat was copied after the British seaman's hat of 18th century. The donor's was mildewed and has only the fold-over hat left, which was their Class B hat. They wore white shirts and black ties with suit for dress and navy shirts and light blue ties for work. Optional light blue shirts were available. They were allowed nylons; Navy Nurses had to wear black cotton hose. They wore a protective navy blue wool hat covering, called a havelock, in inclement weather and were not allowed to carry umbrellas or parcels. A black shoulder strap leather bag was worn with this uniform and with summer whites. Heels were no higher than 2 inches and skirt lengths 17 to 18 inches from floor. Gold buttons on jacket were for officers, plain blue plastic for non-commissioned. One blue sleeve stripe indicated lowly Ensign. The men never let them have gold stripes such as theirs. -
WAVES uniform
Navy blue wool WAVES (Women Accepted for Voluntary Emergency Service) uniform. A. Jacket; set-in sleeves; light blue stripe and star at wrists; padded shoulders; two fake pockets above bustline; four gold buttons at front opening; princess seams at front and back; completely lined; two inside pockets; Mrs. Judge's name stitched in collar; appliqué anchor sewn on each lapel. B. Skirt; six gores; welt pockets in front; 1 inch waistband; left side zipper closure with button; not lined. C. Hat; fold-over; anchor insignia patch.
Worn by donor, Jean Judge, during World War II. According to the donor, the skirt pockets are in roughly the same position as the corresponding buttons on sailor pants. The squared-off dress hat was copied after the British seaman's hat of 18th century. The donor's was mildewed and has only the fold-over hat left, which was their Class B hat. They wore white shirts and black ties with suit for dress and navy shirts and light blue ties for work. Optional light blue shirts were available. They were allowed nylons; Navy Nurses had to wear black cotton hose. They wore a protective navy blue wool hat covering, called a havelock, in inclement weather and were not allowed to carry umbrellas or parcels. A black shoulder strap leather bag was worn with this uniform and with summer whites. Heels were no higher than 2 inches and skirt lengths 17 to 18 inches from floor. Gold buttons on jacket were for officers, plain blue plastic for non-commissioned. One blue sleeve stripe indicated lowly Ensign. The men never let them have gold stripes such as theirs. -
WAVES uniform
Navy blue wool WAVES uniform. A. Jacket; set-in sleeves; light blue stripe and star at wrists; padded shoulders; two fake pockets above bustline; four gold buttons at front opening; princess seams at front and back; completely lined; two inside pockets; Mrs. Judge's name stitched in collar; applique' anchor sewn on each lapel. B. Skirt; six gores; welt pockets in front; 1 inch waistband; left side zipper closure with button; not lined. C. Hat; fold-over; anchor insignia patch.
Worn by donor, Jean Judge, during World War II. According to the donor, the skirt pockets are in roughly the same position as the corresponding buttons on sailor pants. The squared-off dress hat was copied after the British seaman's hat of 18th century. The donor's was mildewed and has only the fold-over hat left, which was their Class B hat. They wore white shirts and black ties with suit for dress and navy shirts and light blue ties for work. Optional light blue shirts were available. They were allowed nylons; Navy Nurses had to wear black cotton hose. They wore a protective navy blue wool hat covering, called a havelock, in inclement weather and were not allowed to carry umbrellas or parcels. A black shoulder strap leather bag was worn with this uniform and with summer whites. Heels were no higher than 2 inches and skirt lengths 17 to 18 inches from floor. Gold buttons on jacket were for officers, plain blue plastic for non-commissioned. One blue sleeve stripe indicated lowly Ensign. The men never let them have gold stripes such as theirs. -
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. -
Three piece suit
A. Men's tan linen/wool serge suit jacket; double-breasted; narrow lapels. B. Suit pants; button fly; cuffed. C. Suit vest.
Likely worn by John Michael Kohler III, husband of Julilly House Kohler. -
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