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Hat
Off-white woven hat covered with turquoise blue netting crisscrossing crown; trimmed with light blue lace and tear-drop and tubular beads; crown depth is 4.5 inches, fold-back brim is 3 inches center front and 1.5 inches center back. Label: "Christian Dior Chapeaux". -
Shawl
Off-white silk crepe shawl; satin stitch embroidery around edges and large section in one corner; multicolored embroidery of variety of flowers and leaves; large bouquet in corner consists of blue mum, peony, and pink rose with green leaves, purple flowers, and rose buds; 19 inch long fringe around all edges; ten rows of knots where fringe is connected by hand to shawl; 57.5 inches by 64.5 inches.
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Underdress without overdress
B. Off-white silk crepe underdress. Label: "Givenchy Couture Paris".
Worn with overdress (Object ID #2004.03.104.a) and sash (Object ID #2004.03.104.c) as evening gown. -
Detail of intricate opening at side of dress
A. Dark pink lace evening gown; petals attached to lace motifs; sleeves; slim silhouette; long. Label: "Givenchy Couture Paris". B. Off-white silk crepe underdress. Label: "Givenchy Couture Paris".
Worn with sash (Object ID #2004.03.104.c) as evening gown. -
Evening gown
A. Dark pink lace evening gown; petals attached to lace motifs; sleeves; slim silhouette; long. Label: "Givenchy Couture Paris". B. Off-white silk crepe underdress. Label: "Givenchy Couture Paris". C. Pink silk crepe sash. -
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. -
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Shawl
Indian off-white cashmere shawl; embroidered in pink, orange, and green paisleys on ends; smaller motifs along length; fringed short ends; 68 inches wide by 144 inches long.
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Dress
Off-white 4-ply silk crepe day dress; Peter Pan collar; long bishop sleeves with cuffs; center front strip of smocking from collar to hem; waistline seam; center back square covered buttons; gathered skirt; lined with white China silk; knee length.
This garment is from Spring 1968. -
Coat
A. Ivory wool coat; double-breasted; convertible collar with brown vinyl facing; 10 leather-covered buttons form double-breasted center front closure; top-stitched vertical "arrow" down center front; dolman sleeves with gussets; A-line skirt; inverted center back pleat; knee length. B. Ivory wool belt with brown vinyl buckle. -
Evening gown
Off-white and pale gray silk jersey evening gown; tie-dyed cloud pattern covered with iridescent sequins; low scoop neckline; sleeveless; side zipper closure; ankle length; lined in white silk jersey.
Worn by the actress Cynthia Harris when she was presented to Queen Elizabeth. From Halston's Fall/Winter 1973 collection. -
Ensemble from back without jacket
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 with jacket (Object ID #2009.11.68.a) to form four piece ensemble.
Worn by donor, Janet Falk. -
Ensemble from front without jacket
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 with jacket (Object ID #2009.11.68.a) to form four piece ensemble.
Worn by donor, Janet Falk.