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Evening gown
Black shirred silk taffeta evening gown; princess styling; low scoop neckline; short raglan sleeves; side zipper closure; pellon-lined skirt. -
Cocktail dress
Beige floral lace and pale blue silk organza late day dress; organza is pleated; square neckline front and back; sleeveless; seam at natural waistline; left side zipper closure; full flared skirt; beige lace is appliquéd to outline squares of organza; knee length. -
Dress
Light green printed silk summer dinner dress; Asian circus themed print in green, mauve, and periwinkle with black outlining and pastel yellow; V-neckline in front and back; taut bodice; skinny long sleeves without cuffs, snaps at bottom; shoulders are cut out in two places each with 3 faux ties; waist darts; full 4 gore skirt; side opening; short length. -
Detail of lace at inside hem
Brown plain weave silk brocade evening gown; made from a sari; gold and peacock blue supplemental weft of mango shoots (paisleys); one-shoulder; side zipper closure; seam at natural waistline; straight skirt, slit up front; border of paisleys down front and around hem; ankle length.
Possibly an Ann Lowe gown based on the distinctive lace trim construction on the interior hem, a signature finishing technique frequently used by Lowe. -
Evening gown
Brown plain weave silk brocade evening gown; made from a sari; gold and peacock blue supplemental weft of mango shoots (paisleys); one-shoulder; side zipper closure; seam at natural waistline; straight skirt, slit up front; border of paisleys down front and around hem; ankle length.
Possibly an Ann Lowe gown based on the distinctive lace trim construction on the interior hem, a signature finishing technique frequently used by Lowe. -
Detail of interior of bust showing store label
Pink silk brocade evening gown; gold brocade edge; made from a sari; sleeveless; strap over left shoulder; bow at waist; brocade strip drown center front skirt; center back zipper closure; floating panel separate from skirt at back. Label: "Saks Fifth Avenue Original, made for the Adam Room"
Worn by the donor, Elizabeth "Bettie" Ogden. -
Detail of back closure
Pink silk brocade evening gown; gold brocade edge; made from a sari; sleeveless; strap over left shoulder; bow at waist; brocade strip drown center front skirt; center back zipper closure; floating panel separate from skirt at back. Label: "Saks Fifth Avenue Original, made for the Adam Room"
Worn by the donor, Elizabeth "Bettie" Ogden. -
Evening gown
Pink silk brocade evening gown; gold brocade edge; made from a sari; sleeveless; strap over left shoulder; bow at waist; brocade strip drown center front skirt; center back zipper closure; floating panel separate from skirt at back. Label: "Saks Fifth Avenue Original, made for the Adam Room"
Worn by the donor, Elizabeth "Bettie" Ogden. -
Detail of lace appliqués on petticoat
Mint green worsted ball gown; empire bodice; off the shoulder straps made of silk rose buds and tiny leaves; swirl of three dimensional rosebuds and leaves running vertically down center front, around left side of waistline to back, and down center back; flat bow at center front and center back, set on vertically; skirt has wrap-look front and wrap back; floor length; small white lace butterflies applied to petticoat. Label: "Saks Fifth Avenue Original, made for the Adam Room". Possibly a debutante gown. -
Detail of lace on inside seams
Mint green worsted ball gown; empire bodice; off the shoulder straps made of silk rose buds and tiny leaves; swirl of three dimensional rosebuds and leaves running vertically down center front, around left side of waistline to back, and down center back; flat bow at center front and center back, set on vertically; skirt has wrap-look front and wrap back; floor length; small white lace butterflies applied to petticoat. Label: "Saks Fifth Avenue Original, made for the Adam Room". Possibly a debutante gown. -
Detail of interior of bust showing store label
Mint green worsted ball gown; empire bodice; off the shoulder straps made of silk rose buds and tiny leaves; swirl of three dimensional rosebuds and leaves running vertically down center front, around left side of waistline to back, and down center back; flat bow at center front and center back, set on vertically; skirt has wrap-look front and wrap back; floor length; small white lace butterflies applied to petticoat. Label: "Saks Fifth Avenue Original, made for the Adam Room". Possibly a debutante gown. -
Detail of back closure
Mint green worsted ball gown; empire bodice; off the shoulder straps made of silk rose buds and tiny leaves; swirl of three dimensional rosebuds and leaves running vertically down center front, around left side of waistline to back, and down center back; flat bow at center front and center back, set on vertically; skirt has wrap-look front and wrap back; floor length; small white lace butterflies applied to petticoat. Label: "Saks Fifth Avenue Original, made for the Adam Room". Possibly a debutante gown. -
Ball gown
Mint green worsted ball gown; empire bodice; off the shoulder straps made of silk rose buds and tiny leaves; swirl of three dimensional rosebuds and leaves running vertically down center front, around left side of waistline to back, and down center back; flat bow at center front and center back, set on vertically; skirt has wrap-look front and wrap back; floor length; small white lace butterflies applied to petticoat. Label: "Saks Fifth Avenue Original, made for the Adam Room". -
Evening gown
Multicolored printed evening gown; Peter Max type print with trees, flowers, and hexagons in shade of blue, green, pink, and magenta; light blue and lime green wool double knit bodice with insets and piecing; standing collar; natural waistline; long set-in bishop sleeves with wool cuffs; large clear buttons at cuffs; center back zipper closure; gathered full silk chiffon skirt; ankle length. Label: "Ronald Amey".
Worn by the donor, Beatrice Haggerty. -
Evening gown
Beige silk chiffon evening gown; sleeveless; thin spaghetti straps; sweetheart neckline; bodice is made of silk chiffon with decorative silk bands sewn in; the decorative bands depict golden and orange dahlia-like flowers surrounded by reddish brown leaves on a cream ground with gold woven in; each band is 3.5 inches wide, going along the neckline, crossing in front of the bust and ending abruptly at the princess seam; empire waistline; drapey skirt of beige silk chiffon, heavily gathered at waistline; decorative bands from front cover entire back bodice, with self-fabric bow at center back waist seam; bow detaches with snap closure on left side to allow access to zipper underneath; 13 inch center back zipper closure; extra chiffon material in skirt under bow; thin beige attached underdress with similar style lines and bust darts; ankle length; label: "Mainbocher Inc." -
Evening gown
White silk satin evening gown with hot pink voided velvet undulating lines and flower heads; jewel neckline; sleeveless; bodice fitted through darts; sewn in belt at waistline seam; center back metal zipper closure; side zipper closure; gathered skirt; unlined; ankle length; label in skirt; couture techniques.
Worn by Mrs. Carlton Henry of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. -
Dress without jacket
A. Off-white silk shantung dress in beige and brown geometric print; sleeveless; two bows at center front neckline; flat bow at center front waistline; pleated and draped skirt; underlined in white silk taffeta.
Worn with jacket (Object ID #2004.03.21.b) to form two piece ensemble. -
Two piece ensemble
A. Off-white silk shantung dress in beige and brown geometric print; sleeveless; two bows at center front neckline; flat bow at center front waistline; pleated and draped skirt; underlined in white silk taffeta. B. Off-white silk shantung jacket in beige and brown geometric print; round Peter Pan collar with ties under collar to form bow; 3/4 length set-in cuffed sleeves; additional panel of white silk taffeta with 3 rows of horsehair in back; lined in silk taffeta; mink trim at bottom; short length. -
Mourning veil
Black silk net mourning veil; grosgrain ribbon edging; 42 inches by 26.5 inches.
Worn by a member of the Kohler or House families.