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Cape
Light green silk chiffon evening cape with metallic gold stripes; large red stain area at lower back near hem; floor length. -
Cocktail dress
Brown silk chiffon sequined cocktail dress; sheath style; standing collar; natural waistline with attached sequin belt with bow at left side front; straight sleeves with zippers at hems; knee length; china silk lining; section of bead loss at lower right skirt; "Mermaid" gown. -
Cocktail dress
Black silk chiffon cocktail dress; sleeveless; V-shaped neckline; shirred bodice; full skirt; knee length. -
Cocktail dress
Dark brown and gray silk chiffon cocktail dress; tiered style; very low V-neckline; cape style overbodice; 4 button back closure. -
Dance dress
Navy blue silk chiffon dance dress; blue satin bandeau ending in large bow at center front, slight thread pulls; draped and fitted midriff; seamless dolman sleeves fit over bandeau; satin straps are different shade of blue than chiffon and satin bandeau; keyhole closed by one covered button at center back; very full skirt over silk crepe. This item was created by Norman Norell for Traina-Norell fashion house. -
Detail of armholes buttoned
Light green silk chiffon evening cape with metallic gold stripes; large red stain area at lower back near hem; floor length. -
Detail of dress bodice without scarf
A. Light pink silk chiffon evening gown; fit and flare; natural waistline; two belt loops; halter neckline with attached bias scarf; sleeveless; very full gathered skirt; full evening length. B. Light pink silk underdress; fit and flare skirt; strapless; camisole bodice; full evening length. This evening gown could be styled many ways. This item was created by Norman Norell for Traina-Norell fashion house. -
Detail of train
Aqua ombré silk chiffon evening gown; unfinished; gathered neckline edged in chiffon; long kimono sleeves with gussets; center front opening; ankle length. -
Detail of underdress from back
Dark brown and gray silk chiffon cocktail dress; tiered style; very low V-neckline; cape style overbodice; 4 button back closure. -
Dinner dress
Black silk chiffon dinner dress; scoop neckline; bodice and sleeves are one piece; three-quarter length sleeves with black twill cuffs; straight slim skirt; center back zipper; underlined bib of beige chiffon attacked to black silk crepe bodice and slip. -
Dinner dress
A. Navy blue and off-white silk chiffon dinner dress; jewel neckline; eight button closures down center front; shoulder pads; set-in bishop sleeves; single button at each cuff; floor length. B. Off-white silk half slip; pencil silhouette; elastic waistline; center back zipper closure with one hook and eye; slit up center back. -
Dress
A. Black floral silk chiffon chemise dress; fabric is satin striped with spray of blue, yellow, and purple flowers at center front and on sleeves; similiar motifs sprinkled throughout dress; jewel neckline with binding; bishop sleeve; underlined in nude silk chiffon; midcalf length. B. Beige silk charmeuse slip. -
Dress
A. Coral silk chiffon overdress; Bateau neckline; sleeveless; tucks across breast; waist yoke; gathered full skirt; knee length; side zipper. Several shattered areas and tears in chiffon. B. Coral silk chiffon underdress; spaghetti straps; waist yoke; hip yoke; pleated full skirt with coral lining. Several small tears. -
Dress
Red silk chiffon floral striped dress; Peter Pan collar; placket front; long sleeves with covered buttons over snaps; yoke; small tear on lower left sleeve. Label: Jane and Jane, London.
Worn by Lynn Fontanne. Purchased at the auction of Lynn Fontanne's estate using funds from Mount Mary alumnae. -
Evening gown
Coral pink silk chiffon over silk crepe evening gown; strapless; chiffon at bodice pleated diagonally; high waist at front, curving below waist at back; slight train; floating floor length scarf panel attached vertically along center back. Exclusively for Bullocks Wilshire. -
Evening gown
Beige silk chiffon evening gown; large keyhole opening at front; hand-rolled edges; one covered button closure at neck; opening reveals lace bodice; long slender souffle sleeves, edged in lace; hook and eye at wrist; intricate drapery twisted in center front, continuing in short cascade over left side; crepe floor length skirt. -
Evening gown
Green silk chiffon evening gown; long trailing cape sleeves; attached long scarf forms high neckline and trails down back; shoulder yoke points to deep V in front; five layers of different shades of green; back zipper closure; crepe underdress; label is missing; floor length. Custom made as a performance gown for Hildegarde. -
Evening gown
Navy silk chiffon evening gown; large red flowers, tie-dye or batiked fabric; very full sleeves; straight skirt; attached scarf at neckline that flows down back; underdress of navy crepe with beige yoke. Worn by Hildegarde. -
Evening gown
Pale yellow and gray silk chiffon evening gown; slight scoop neckline; sleeveless; high-waisted bodice with draped cummerbund effect; bodice covered with 1/2 inch crystal beads; panel of yellow chiffon attached at back shoulders. Performance evening gown worn by Hildegarde. -
Evening gown
White and aqua silk chiffon evening gown; white bodice, heavily beaded in sequins and rhinestones; scoop neckline; sleeveless; high-waisted; white and aqua silk chiffon skirt panels; green velvet ribbon trim under bustline. Performance gown worn by Hildegarde. Label: Sara Fredericks, Palm Beach.