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Suit without jacket - back
B. Suit pants; button fly; cuffed. C. Suit vest.
Worn with suit jacket (Object ID #1986.157.a) to form three piece suit.
Likely worn by John Michael Kohler III, husband of Julilly House Kohler. -
Skirt without dress
B. Aqua plain weave linen skirt; straight silhouette; suspended on silk crepe top; Hong Kong finish; features adjustable waistband, possibly for use as maternity wear.
Worn with dress (Object ID #1996.266.a) to form two piece ensemble. -
Skirt suit
Brown linen skirt suit. A. Jacket; collarless, square set-in sleeves, seaming at back creates a peplum shape, three 1/2" covered buttons and bound buttonhole closure at center front. B. Skirt; dirndl style, large pleat worked as part of each inset pocket.
Worn by Lynn Fontanne. Donor was the niece of Lynn Fontanne and Alfred Lunt. -
Skirt and blouse without jacket
B. Navy linen skirt; dirndl style; mock wrap. C. Navy and white striped cotton blouse; flip ties at neck; short sleeves. Missing a button.
Worn with jacket (Object ID #1986.10.A) to form three piece ensemble. -
Skirt
Black linen skirt; slightly gathered; wrap-around side panels, no side seams; double welt pockets set vertically in side panels; left side back zipper closure.
Worn by Florence Eiseman. -
Shawl
Ecru linen shawl; triangular; net ground with hand-appliqued paisley and floral motif; scalloped short edges; 95 inches by 60 inches.
The images show the front, the left side, and the right side. The back is the same as the front. -
Jacket
White medium-heavy linen jacket; collarless, square set-in sleeves, side front seams, waist seam, hip length, hemline dips at center back seam. Front opening slightly overlaps in V-shape with small notch opening at top of neckline. Three button closure at center front, bound buttonholes, matching fabric-covered buttons. Discoloration at center front closure.
Worn by Lynn Fontanne. Donor was the niece of Lynn Fontanne and Alfred Lunt. -
Givenchy Teal Inverted Pleat Top and Skirt Set Close-Up_Body and Skirt Hem Fabric
Two-piece skirt dress ensemble. Bias-cut rolled collar tunic with inverted pleat back and paneled front. Button closure at back neckline, seamed cap sleeves. Curved in-seam pockets integrated into princess seams. Button-on half belt and snap closures noted. Underlined with silk organza. Paired with paneled pencil skirt. -
Givenchy Teal Inverted Pleat Top and Skirt Set
Two-piece skirt dress ensemble. Bias-cut rolled collar tunic with inverted pleat back and paneled front. Button closure at back neckline, seamed cap sleeves. Curved in-seam pockets integrated into princess seams. Button-on half belt and snap closures noted. Underlined with silk organza. Paired with paneled pencil skirt. -
Givenchy Cream Overcoat and Skirt Set, White Shell Top, Without Coat
Off-white linen shirt with round neckline, back hook and eye closure. Paired with off-white wool, knee length, pencil skirt. Skirt has hip panels, darts around waistline, and topstitching. -
Dress without stole
Dark red plain weave linen ensemble. A. Shift dress; bias cut front bodice; slightly gathered skirt; dropped waistline; center back button closing with five 1 inch red buttons and bound buttonholes; inseam pockets; scoop neckline in back; sleeveless; extended shoulders.
Worn with stole (Object ID #1997.415.b) to form two piece ensemble. -
Dress without shrug
A. Gray and white plain weave linen dress; gray bodice, white skirt; sleeveless; low sweetheart neckline; 1.5 inch wide off-the-shoulder straps; center front seam with gathers at bust; large bow and double cording at bust; waistline seam is rounded; back waistline scoops down to lower back; hand-picked long zipper; A-line skirt; ankle length; skirt gathered in center front and center back; entirely backed in white crepe du chine.
Worn with shrug (Object ID #2004.03.428.b) to form two piece ensemble. -
Dress without shawl
A. Dark burgundy plain weave linen sheath dress; bateau neckline; sleeveless; double-breasted with 6 working buttons closure; knee length.
Worn with shawl (Object ID #1990.253.b) to form two piece ensemble. -
Dress without jacket
Red linen ensemble. B. Dress; A-line; sleeveless; Princess seaming at sides; no side seam.
Worn with jacket (Object ID #1988.50.A) to form two piece ensemble. -
Dress
Light green linen shift dress; double-breasted; V-neckline; 6 pearl button closures at center front; 1 1/2 inch wide banding; straight sleeves with 2 button cuffs; 2 single welt pockets at hipline; straight skirt with center back kick pleat; unlined. -
Dress
Black plain weave linen dress with large blue dot pattern; sheath dress; bateau neckline; 9 black satin-covered disc button closure down left back side; short puffed sleeves; natural waistline; attached 3 inch black satin sash which ties at center back; short straight skirt. -
Dress
Fuchsia Irish linen day dress; round neckline; short sleeves; neckline and pockets have white button and bound buttonhole details; top-stitched extended bib into open pockets, sewn into side seams; center back invisible zipper closure; unlined; short length.




