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Skirt without tunic
B. Green, magenta, and scarlet striped silk crepe skirt; straight waistband; gathered at waist; zipper closure; band of green at hem; mid-calf length.
Worn with tunic (Object ID #1999.72.a) to form a two piece ensemble.
From Oscar de la Renta's Spring/Summer 1982 collection. -
Two piece ensemble
A. Green, magenta, and scarlet striped silk crepe tunic; square neckline; elbow length kimono sleeves; shapeless; band of green around neckline, at hem, and under bust. B. Green, magenta, and scarlet striped silk crepe skirt; straight waistband; gathered at waist; zipper closure; band of green at hem; mid-calf length.
From Oscar de la Renta's Spring/Summer 1982 collection. -
Two piece ensemble with coat open
A. Black jersey dress; magenta shoulders and sleeve tops; A-line silhouette; jewel neckline; long set-in sleeves; hand-picked center back zipper closure; fully lined; mid-calf length; black Halston label. B. Black double cloth wool coat; magenta shoulders and sleeve tops; black wing collar; long set-in sleeves with one button closure at wrists; 3 black button center front closure; inside is magenta; not lined; Hong-Kong finished seams; mid-calf length; Halston label was removed.
The donor, Juanita Wehner Bruns, graduated from Mount Mary College, Class of 1963. From Halston's Fall/Winter 1981 Ready to Wear collection. -
Dress without coat
A. Black jersey dress; magenta shoulders and sleeve tops; A-line silhouette; jewel neckline; long set-in sleeves; hand-picked center back zipper closure; fully lined; mid-calf length; black Halston label.
Worn with coat (Object ID #2013.07.01.b) to form two piece ensemble.
The donor, Juanita Wehner Bruns, graduated from Mount Mary College, Class of 1963. From Halston's Fall/Winter 1981 Ready to Wear collection. -
Two piece ensemble
A. Black jersey dress; magenta shoulders and sleeve tops; A-line silhouette; jewel neckline; long set-in sleeves; hand-picked center back zipper closure; fully lined; mid-calf length; black Halston label. B. Black double cloth wool coat; magenta shoulders and sleeve tops; black wing collar; long set-in sleeves with one button closure at wrists; 3 black button center front closure; inside is magenta; not lined; Hong-Kong finished seams; mid-calf length; Halston label was removed.
The donor, Juanita Wehner Bruns, graduated from Mount Mary College, Class of 1963. From Halston's Fall/Winter 1981 Ready to Wear collection. -
Cocktail dress
Magenta silk crepe draped cocktail dress; scoop neckline; sleeveless; asymmetrically draped across bodice and skirt; released pleats on the left side front skirt; knee length; lined in magenta taffeta; center back zipper closure. -
Hand fan
Multicolored hand-painted silk fan; backed in sheer pink stiffened organza; Gothic arch motif with figures of Queen and royal crest embroidered at center magenta ground; purple celluloid sticks with wooden ribs; elaborately molded endpiece; black celluloid upper and lower guards; small black celluloid loop at head; some small tears and discoloration.
Belonged to a member of the Kohler or House families. -
Evening gown
Purple and magenta silk crepe evening gown; deep V-neckline in back; sleeveless; scarf piece caught at center front neckline, forms sleeve caps; gored skirt; twisted attached belt.
Worn by Julilly House Kohler.
Myrtie Robertson, the designer, was from or based in Milwaukee.Tags 1930s, 1940s, crepe, evening gown, Julilly House Kohler, Kohler, magenta, Myrtie Robertson, purple, silk -
Gown
Magenta wool crepe cocktail gown; bateau neckline at front; 45 covered buttons with loops running diagonally from right front shoulder to hip line; sleeveless; back has asymmetrical neckline and back detail; ankle length; white stains near hem.
Made by donor, Pam Sandoval, Mount Mary Fashion student Class of 1976. -
Evening gown
Magenta rayon matte jersey evening gown; low neckline and back; spaghetti straps; two layers of shorter jersey on the right side with undulating hemline; asymmetric cut. Worn with evening coat (Object ID #2002.84.16.B) to form two piece evening ensemble. Worn by Hildegarde. -
Two piece evening ensemble
Magenta rayon matte jersey evening ensemble. A. Gown; low neckline and back; spaghetti straps; two layers of shorter jersey on the right side with undulating hemline; asymmetric cut. B. Cloak; high neckline; open-style 3/4 length sleeves that widen, then are tacked up; shorter in front to waistline; cascades down to hemline; slight train. Worn by Hildegarde. -
Two piece evening ensemble
A. Royal blue wool evening gown; small cowl collar; sleeveless; hand-picked zipper closure; straight skirt hanging from yoke bodice; long slit asymmetrically placed in skirt front. B. Royal blue and magenta wool cape; royal blue front, magenta back; small cap sleeves; very full. Performance ensemble worn by Hildegarde.Tags 1970s, 1980s, cape, Elinor Jenkins, ensemble, evening gown, Hildegarde, magenta, royal blue, wool -
Evening gown
Magenta taffeta evening gown; deep V-neckline in front; short kimono sleeves; pointed bodice; side zipper closure; full skirt, grabbed and stitched together in four small horizontal tucks throughout; ankle length; small train; couture techniques; pleated strip is unsewn on left front shoulder. Worn by Hildegarde. -
Evening gown
Magenta taffeta evening gown; deep V-neckline in front; short kimono sleeves; pointed bodice; side zipper closure; full skirt, grabbed and stitched together in four small horizontal tucks throughout; ankle length; small train; couture techniques; pleated strip is unsewn on left front shoulder. Worn by Hildegarde. -
Gown
Magenta rayon crepe fit and flare gown; Bateau neckline; diagonal flange across bodice front; two-tone combination gives geometric appearance; drop shoulder sleeves, diagonal tucks at elbow; diagonal flange across wrists; normal waist; full length flare skirt with triangular inset.