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Coat
Royal blue suede coat; Peter Pan collar; 7/8 length kimono sleeves; 4 large covered buttons at center front opening; two patch pockets on thighs; lined in black taffeta; knee length. Label missing.
Based on the time period this was likely designed for Maurice Rentner Limited.
Worn by the donor, Joan Urdan, who worked in the fashion industry in New York in the 1950s, 1960s, and 1970s. -
Shoes
Navy blue suede evening pumps; suede bow edged in black patent leather at instep; 2.5 inch covered heel.
Worn by Florence Eiseman. -
Cap
Black suede cap; 6 gores; applied band with red top-stitched trim; suede laced cluster with red wooden beads at right side front.
Worn by Florence Eiseman. -
Purse
Black suede purse; front flap with gold dome leaf closure; handle piped in smooth leather; fully detailed leather interior; 9 inches by 6 inches. Label: "Le Goût du Jour."
Belonged to Florence Eiseman. -
Cocktail dress
A. Black wool/angora knit dress; jewel neckline with front slit; natural waistline; full skirt; blue suede saw-tooth appliqué at neckline, center front, armholes, and cuffs; gold metallic braid edging of suede. B. Blue suede belt; gold metallic braid edging of suede.
Worn by Florence Eiseman. -
Gloves
Mustard yellow suede gloves; 3.5 inches wide x 11.0 inches long; rough exterior; fringed open fingertips; fringed cuffs; whip-stitched exterior seams; thumb is extension of top and bottom pieces. A. Right glove. B. Left glove. -
Mittens
Olive green suede mittens; hand-stitched; drawstring wristbands. Meant to be worn over wool jersey mittens as a layering tool. -
Gloves
Tan suede gloves; hand-stitched; open fingers with fringed ends; deeply fringed wrists. Marked "Eldorado". A. Right glove. B. Left glove. -
Two piece ensemble
Hot pink, orange, mustard, and white horizontal striped wool jersey ensemble. A. Dress; halter neckline; empire style with mustard suede detail; long bias-cut skirt; side pockets in seams outlined with suede with top-stitching. C. Ruana; self-fabric ties; 7/8 length sleeves; Label: "Sills. A Bonnie Cashin Design, New York".
Goes with tunic (Object ID #2004.03.102.B) to form three piece set. -
Dress
Hot pink, orange, mustard, and white horizontal striped wool jersey dress; halter neckline; empire style with mustard suede detail; long bias-cut skirt; side pockets in seams outlined with suede with top-stitching.
Goes with tunic (Object ID #2004.03.102.B) and ruana (Object ID #2004.03.102.C) to form three piece set. -
Two piece ensemble
Hot pink, orange, mustard, and white horizontal striped wool jersey ensemble. A. Dress; halter neckline; empire style with mustard suede detail; long bias-cut skirt; side pockets in seams outlined with suede with top-stitching. B. Tunic; scoop neckline; long full sleeves; neckline and cuffs outlined in mustard suede; hip length.
Goes with ruana (Object ID #2004.03.102.C) to form three piece set. -
Coat
Light green suede car coat; Buster Brown collar; two patch pockets; two welt entry parabola pockets; turn screw center front closure; top-stitched details.
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Dress
B. Olive green jersey shift dress; center back closure bound with suede; wrap-around collar with dog leash clip at center front; long sleeves; knee length.
Worn with jacket (Object ID #1991.46.A) to form two piece ensemble. -
Two piece ensemble
A. Brown suede boxy jacket; turn-screw front closure; parabola pockets; short sleeves cut in one with coat. B. Olive green jersey shift dress; center back closure bound with suede; wrap-around collar with dog leash clip at center front; long sleeves; knee length. -
Coat
Brown suede coat; A-line; center front snap closure with hidden placket; one breast pocket and two diagonal hip pockets with metal teeth industrial zipper closures; top-stitching around parabola pockets at hip; knee length; missing lining.