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Detail of closure at crotch
Pink and blue print silk bodysuit; styled like a blouse on the upper torso; one button crotch panel; rolled pointed collar; long set-in sleeves.
Worn by Mona von Bismarck. -
Bodysuit
Pink and blue print silk bodysuit; styled like a blouse on the upper torso; one button crotch panel; rolled pointed collar; long set-in sleeves.
Worn by Mona von Bismarck. -
Blouse
Pink and black silk broadcloth blouse; shirt style; rolled pointed collar; long set-in sleeves.
Worn by Mona von Bismarck. -
Detail of pants from front
B. Hot pink wool knit pants; straight leg; side zipper closure; ankle length.
Worn with tunic (Object ID #1985.279.a) to form two piece ensemble.
Worn by Mona von Bismarck. -
Two piece ensemble
A. Hot pink wool knit tunic top; princess seams; kimono sleeves; scoop neckline; center front button closure. B. Hot pink wool knit pants; straight leg; side zipper closure; ankle length.
Worn by Mona von Bismarck. -
Hostess gown
Peach organza over silk hostess gown; elaborately embroidered and sequined; small roll collar; 3/4 length sleeves; Chanel styling; empire waistline with satin ribbon closure; ankle length.
Worn by Mona von Bismarck. -
Evening coat
Hot pink and light pink leopard print silk evening coat; pattern of both leopard spots and actual animals throughout; small roll collar; long sleeves; clear center front buttons; lined; floor length.
Worn by Mona von Bismarck. From Givenchy's Fall/Winter 1972-73 Collection. -
Pants without tunic
B. Hot pink plaid faille pants; front zipper closure; waist to hip panel of solid off-white faille.
Worn with tunic (Object ID #1985.274.a) to form two piece ensemble.
Worn by Mona von Bismarck. -
Two piece ensemble
A. Hot pink plaid faille tunic; square neckline; front panel pockets; full button back. B. Hot pink plaid faille pants; front zipper closure; waist to hip panel of solid off-white faille.
Worn by Mona von Bismarck. -
Dress
Navy blue with small fuchsia squares silk dress; shirtwaist type bodice; 3/4 length dolman sleeves; navy blue notched collar and cummerbund; four 1/2 inch covered button/bound buttonhole closure at center back; sheath skirt with two inset pockets; side zipper closure. -
Detail of sleeve construction
A. Heathered pink and gray wool day dress; jewel neckline, self-fabric piped bow and opening on front; short kimono sleeves with 3 buttons; 4 darts on each shoulder; waist yoke; skirt front has double inverted box pleat at center front; center back zipper closure; knee length; alterations at back; stain on right chest. -
Dress
A. Heathered pink and gray wool day dress; jewel neckline, self-fabric piped bow and opening on front; short kimono sleeves with 3 buttons; 4 darts on each shoulder; waist yoke; skirt front has double inverted box pleat at center front; center back zipper closure; knee length; alterations at back; stain on right chest. B. Brown leather belt covered in matching fabric; buckle. -
Dress
A. Blue and gold plaid wool dress; scoop neckline; long kimono sleeves; flared skirt with elastic waist; center panel on bodice of patchwork and quilting. B. Pink print wool belt; matches patchwork on dress. -
Two piece ensemble
A. Multicolored silk georgette blouse; many different fabrics, primarily black printed with flakes of pale yellow, pink, pale lavender, and pale aqua; standing collar edged in black lace; black front tie with metallic gold stripes; long set-in sleeves button at wrists; seams covered with metallic gold striped fabric; upper part of sleeves is abstract print of stripes and curves in many colors; black fabric yoke with polka dots at back, yoke has ruffle edged in black lace; gathered at waist. B. Multicolored silk georgette pants; many different fabrics, primarily black printed with flakes of pale yellow, pink, pale lavender, and pale aqua; gathered at waist; slim to ankle. -
Underdress with overdress pulled up
Black lace over pink crepe evening gown; ace motif of circles in modern style; Bateau neckline; long sleeves; bound in black satin with ball and loop closures at wrists and back neck; high waistline; A-line pink silk crepe underdress; center back zipper; not lined; floor length. The black lace has been cut to tunic level - this probably isn't original since there is no hem. -
Evening gown
Black lace over pink crepe evening gown; ace motif of circles in modern style; Bateau neckline; long sleeves; bound in black satin with ball and loop closures at wrists and back neck; high waistline; A-line pink silk crepe underdress; center back zipper; not lined; floor length. The black lace has been cut to tunic level - this probably isn't original since there is no hem. -
Evening gown
A. Green and white gingham cotton and tulle evening gown; decorated with appliqués; shirtwaist style; natural waistline; V-shaped neckline; bodice of tulle over cotton gingham bandeau; buttons down back with 13 ball buttons and loops to within 5 inches of waist; long shirt sleeves, gather to narrow cuffs; sleeves are a combination of gingham and tulle; gathered skirt; full length; overskirt of printed tulle. B. Pink, yellow, and green grosgrain ribbon belt; 5/8 inch wide.
This garment is from Spring 1971. -
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. -
Skirt without top
B. Gold multicolored silk evening skirt; floor length; straight; slit up one side; completely sequined over batik print.
Worn with top (Object ID #1988.195.a) to form two piece evening ensemble.
Donor noted that this ensemble was made for the opening of Marshall Field's store on Michigan Avenue, possibly referring to the opening of Marshall Field's in Water Tower Place in 1975. -
Evening ensemble
A. Gold multicolored silk evening top; halter; trapeze shape; handkerchief hem; completely sequined over batik print. Fabric was handmade in Mexico. B. Gold multicolored silk evening skirt; floor length; straight; slit up one side; completely sequined over batik print.
Donor noted that this ensemble was made for the opening of Marshall Field's store on Michigan Avenue, possibly referring to the opening of Marshall Field's in Water Tower Place in 1975.