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Browse Items (54 total)

  • Light green silk chiffon evening cape with metallic gold stripes; large red stain area at lower back near hem; floor length.
  • 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.
  • Black silk chiffon cocktail dress; sleeveless; V-shaped neckline; shirred bodice; full skirt; knee length.
  • Dark brown and gray silk chiffon cocktail dress; tiered style; very low V-neckline; cape style overbodice; 4 button back closure.
  • A. Navy blue silk chiffon cocktail dress; peignoir style; high neckline with attached, pleated tie; sheer bodice over slip-like interior camisole; straight sleeves; godet skirt with 6 accordian pleated godets set in; knee length. B. Navy blue silk chiffon covered leather belt; rhinestone buckle. Likely worn by donor, Beatrice Haggerty.
  • 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.
  • Light green silk chiffon evening cape with metallic gold stripes; large red stain area at lower back near hem; floor length.
  • A. Yellow paisley pattern silk chiffon evening dress; fit and flare; jewel neckline; natural waistline; sheer overbodice with camisole style underbodice of yellow silk crepe; center back zipper closure; row of tiny covered buttons as faux closure; long straight sleeves with tiny buttons at cuffs; inverted pleats on skirt; ballerina length; lined. Worn with belt (Object ID #1997.158.b).
  • 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.
  • Aqua ombré silk chiffon evening gown; unfinished; gathered neckline edged in chiffon; long kimono sleeves with gussets; center front opening; ankle length.
  • Dark brown and gray silk chiffon cocktail dress; tiered style; very low V-neckline; cape style overbodice; 4 button back closure.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • A. Yellow paisley pattern silk chiffon evening dress; fit and flare; jewel neckline; natural waistline; sheer overbodice with camisole style underbodice of yellow silk crepe; center back zipper closure; row of tiny covered buttons as faux closure; long straight sleeves with tiny buttons at cuffs; inverted pleats on skirt; ballerina length; lined. B. Yellow paisley pattern silk chiffon belt; 1.5 inches wide.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
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