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Westover School uniform
A. Tan poplin shirtwaist school uniform dress; military style; asymmetrical center front placket with brass buttons in floral motif; black ribbon bow at center neckline; long sleeves with turned-back cuffs; small twill tape label sewn inside: "Bettie Harnischfeger". B. White poplin school uniform collar and black bow; starched; detachable from dress. C. Black patent leather school uniform belt; brass buckle with school motto in Latin: "Cogitare; Agere; Esse" which translates to "To think; To do; To be".
Worn by the donor, Mrs. Elizabeth Ogden (née Bettie Harnischfeger), as a student at Westover Boarding School in Middlebury, Connecticut. The school uniform was designed by Mainbocher at the request of Mrs. William Paley. It was worn with starched white collar, tied bow tie, and polished shoes. This costume was checked daily; if incorrect, the student was required to memorize a literary piece and recite it to other students. Mrs. Ogden attended this school from 1937-1939 (ages 15-17), known as a "two year girl". The khaki uniform was the day uniform.Tags belt, brass, collar, dress, Mainbocher, patent leather, poplin, tan, uniform, Westover School, white -
Shoes
Navy blue suede evening pumps; suede bow edged in black patent leather at instep; 2.5 inch covered heel.
Worn by Florence Eiseman. -
Purse
Black patent leather purse; oval shaped; firm sides; footed bottom; hand strap; tab opening, tab is broken off from purse; 6 inches by 8 inches.
Belonged to Florence Eiseman. -
Purse
Black patent leather purse; rectangular boxy shape; wooden bamboo type handle connected by gold D-rings to 1/2 inch patent leather straps; gold turn closure at bottom of straps; top-stitching; navy blue interior; two pockets inside spanning the length of handbag; 8.5 inches wide by 6 inches high.
Belonged to Peg Bradley. -
Day dress
A. Black wool jersey shirtwaist dress; 21 silver button with red bound buttonholes closures; standing collar; gathered skirt; knee length. B. Red patent leather belt; shaped; 3 inches wide. -
Four piece ensemble
A. Black and white check wool bolero jacket; notched collar; two black 1.25 inch buttons/bound buttonhole center front closure; straight sleeves; lined with light orange silk shantung. B. Black and white check wool skirt; dirndl style; knee length. C. Light orange silk shantung blouse; standing collar with attached tie; double-breasted center front closure; elastic at waist with peplum; sleeveless. D. Black patent leather belt; 1.75 inches wide.Tags belt, black, blouse, checked, jacket, Norman Norell, orange, patent leather, silk shantung, skirt, white, wool -
Picture hat
Black and yellow straw picture hat; black patent leather hatband and rose decoration; black veiling. -
Evening gown
A. Green, bronze, and black plaid silk satin evening gown; tight-fitting bodice of green and black plaid; off-the-shoulder sleeves attached to bodice with fabric strips, stitched at upper arm, then released into fullness and stitched again at sleeve hems; voluminous skirt; pleated 1.5 inches from waistline, released into deep pleat effect; back zipper closure. Label: "Bruyere Paris Place Vendome". B. Black patent leather belt; four inches wide. Performance gown worn by Hildegarde.Tags belt, black, bronze, Bruyere, evening gown, green, Hildegarde, patent leather, plaid, silk satin -
Dress
A. Black interlock dress; jewel collar; sleeveless; two pleats on each shoulder; unfitted at waist; flaps on front hips; center back picked zipper; knee length. B. White and black patent leather belt; white square buckle.