Browse Items (9 total)
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Detail of bodice with ascot undone and to the sides
Light green silk brocade coatdress; 14th century Italian "Bizarre" pattern in black, brown, green, pink, and beige, outlined in gold metallic thread; hidden button front closure; large self-fabric covered buttons on sleeves and pocket tabs; princess line; very large skirt; attached black silk taffeta lined ascot; motifs are perfectly matched across seams; mini length. -
Coatdress
Light green silk brocade coatdress; 14th century Italian "Bizarre" pattern in black, brown, green, pink, and beige, outlined in gold metallic thread; hidden button front closure; large self-fabric covered buttons on sleeves and pocket tabs; princess line; very large skirt; attached black silk taffeta lined ascot; motifs are perfectly matched across seams; mini length. -
Evening gown
Metallic dark blue silk brocade evening gown; gold, silver, and red metallic border print at top of bodice and hemline; gold and silver circles throughout; A-line silhouette; jewel neckline; long set-in sleeves; slit to knee on right side. -
Jacket
Turquoise, rust red, and lavender striped raw silk brocade jacket; brocade has paisley motifs; standing collar edged with beige silk; center front opening with no closures; padded shoulders; long set-in sleeves with turned-back cuffs; modified princess seam in back; lined in pale yellow silk; hip length. Worn as an ensemble with blouse (Object ID #2009.11.57), skirt (Object ID #2009.11.58), and scarf (Object ID #2009.11.60).
Worn by donor, Janet Falk. -
Dress
Peach silk brocade evening dress; brocade has florals in gray and metallic gold florals in discontinuous weft threads; low square neckline; bodice gathered into waistline; left side snap closures; short flared skirt; sewn-in slip of peach silk.
Made by the donor, Barb Newby Borgwardt, as a Mount Mary Fashion student. -
Dinner dress
Pink floral silk satin brocade dinner dress; print of large dark pink and gray peonies with sprays of grasses; deep V-neckline outlined with small self-covered buttons and fabric loops down front; long dolman sleeves with gussets; high waist; tie belt; princess style; bias-cut full skirt; mid-calf length. -
Dinner dress
Pink floral silk satin brocade dinner dress; print of large dark pink and gray peonies with sprays of grasses; deep V-neckline outlined with small self-covered buttons and fabric loops down front; long dolman sleeves with gussets; high waist; tie belt; princess style; bias-cut full skirt; mid-calf length. -
Cocktail dress
Pink floral silk brocade cocktail dress; print of gold, silver, and dark pink flowers and leaves; square neckline; short cap sleeves; fitted bodice; french darts; skirt pleats on each hip; center back zipper.
This item is attributed to Irene. -
Cocktail dress
Black silk brocade cocktail dress; stemmed rose and leaf motif; Bateau neckline dipping to low "V" in back; 17" long concealed center back zipper, hand-overcast; dolman sleeves with deep gussets; princess style; dropped waistline; self-draping on hip gathered into arch at center front; large self-bow at center back with long pointed and lined streamers; center back slit for ease in walking.