Browse Items (290 total)
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Tam-o'-Shanter
White silk tam; top-stitched and gathered into band; 10.5 inch width; Saks Fifth Avenue label. -
Dress
A. Red abstract floral print silk damask crepe dress; chemise style; high neckline; 9 gold button center front closure; polka dot band down center front, at neckline, on sleeve hems, and on 4 faux welt pockets; front and back yoke; tiered skirt; knee length. B. Black and white polka dot silk damask crepe scarf; narrow. C. Gold metal chain belt. -
Detail of buttons on skirt
Black and white large scale houndstooth check wool double knit ensemble. B. Suit skirt; wrap-around; lace and ribbon trim; knee length. Worn with suit jacket (Object ID #1994.119.a) to form two piece ensemble. Likely from Adolfo's Spring 1985 Ready to Wear Collection. -
Two piece ensemble
Black and white large scale houndstooth check wool double knit ensemble. A. Suit jacket; Chanel style; V-shaped neckline with lace edging threaded black satin ribbon; 2 functioning and 2 mock pockets with lace and ribbon trim; 3 gold tone button closure; straight sleeves with lace, ribbon, and button cuffs. B. Suit skirt; wrap-around; lace and ribbon trim; knee length. Likely from Adolfo's Spring 1985 Ready to Wear Collection. -
Evening gown
White chiffon evening gown; ballerina bodice; spaghetti straps; net draped across front; natural waistline; 3 tier tulle handkerchief hem; acetate lining; some interior boning. Possibly a debutante gown. -
Dress
Bright pink and white cabbage rose print cotton sateen dress; fit and flare; natural waistline; scoop neckline front and back; bell skirt, darted at waistline; knee length; draped front bodice ending with oval self-covered buckle; crinoline under skirt; lined bodice; piping around neckline and armscye; sleeveless. -
Evening ensemble
A. Pale yellow crepe jumpsuit; scoop neckline; sleeveless; empire waistline; ankle length; wide legged pants. B. White embroidered lace coat; jewel neckline; large gold embroidered flowers with gold bead and pearl centers; long bell sleeves; ankle length; one button closure at neck. C. Yellow silk shantung sash.
Worn by the donor, Mrs. Warren Knowles (née Dorothy Guidry), for her husband Governor Knowles's second Inaugural Ball in 1967.Tags Burke-Amey, coat, crepe, culottes, Dorothy Knowles, evening wear, Governor Knowles, jumpsuit, lace, Ronald Amey, sash, silk shantung, white, Wisconsin, yellow -
Evening ensemble
A. Pale yellow crepe jumpsuit; scoop neckline; sleeveless; empire waistline; ankle length; wide legged pants. B. White embroidered lace coat; jewel neckline; large gold embroidered flowers with gold bead and pearl centers; long bell sleeves; ankle length; one button closure at neck. C. Yellow silk shantung sash.
Worn by the donor, Mrs. Warren Knowles (née Dorothy Guidry), for her husband Governor Knowles's second Inaugural Ball in 1967.Tags Burke-Amey, coat, crepe, culottes, Dorothy Knowles, evening wear, Governor Knowles, jumpsuit, lace, Ronald Amey, sash, silk shantung, white, Wisconsin, yellow -
Dress
Orange wool knit fit and flare dress; white knit yoke with geometric, abstract top-stitching in orange; long straight sleeves; gathered, knee length skirt; attached belt with abstract inserts and top-stitching. Label: "Ronald Amey".
Worn by the donor, Beatrice Haggerty. -
Detail of back collar opening
A. Navy blue and white print brocade dress; large round collar with red knit trim; short sleeves; front panel skirt; 3 inch wide navy and red attached belt.
Worn with jacket (Object ID #1976.187.b) to form two piece ensemble.
This item was created by Ronald Amey for Burke-Amey. -
Dress without jacket
A. Navy blue and white print brocade dress; large round collar with red knit trim; short sleeves; front panel skirt; 3 inch wide navy and red attached belt.
Worn with jacket (Object ID #1976.187.b) to form two piece ensemble.
This item was created by Ronald Amey for Burke-Amey. -
Two piece ensemble
A. Navy blue and white print brocade dress; large round collar with red knit trim; short sleeves; front panel skirt; 3 inch wide navy and red attached belt. B. Navy blue and white print brocade jacket; collarless; 3/4 length sleeves; hip length.
This item was created by Ronald Amey for Burke-Amey. -
Westover School uniform
A. Tan poplin shirtwaist school uniform dress; military style; asymmetrical center front placket with brass buttons in floral motif; black ribbon bow at center neckline; long sleeves with turned-back cuffs; small twill tape label sewn inside: "Bettie Harnischfeger". B. White poplin school uniform collar and black bow; starched; detachable from dress. C. Black patent leather school uniform belt; brass buckle with school motto in Latin: "Cogitare; Agere; Esse" which translates to "To think; To do; To be".
Worn by the donor, Mrs. Elizabeth Ogden (née Bettie Harnischfeger), as a student at Westover Boarding School in Middlebury, Connecticut. The school uniform was designed by Mainbocher at the request of Mrs. William Paley. It was worn with starched white collar, tied bow tie, and polished shoes. This costume was checked daily; if incorrect, the student was required to memorize a literary piece and recite it to other students. Mrs. Ogden attended this school from 1937-1939 (ages 15-17), known as a "two year girl". The khaki uniform was the day uniform.Tags belt, brass, collar, dress, Mainbocher, patent leather, poplin, tan, uniform, Westover School, white -
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. -
Hat
Child's off-white straw hat; cloche look, but sits on top of head; aqua and royal blue taffeta band and bow around crown.
Worn by a member of the Kohler family, likely a child of Julilly and John Michael Kohler III. -
Turban
Pink and white organza turban; cluster of fabric flowers as decoration. Label: Saks Fifth Avenue.
Worn by Julilly House Kohler for her son's wedding in 1958. -
Miser's purse
Maroon and white silk crocheted miser's purse; long and narrow; slit at center; missing rings to secure coins at either end; decorated with silver metal cut beads in floral pattern at larger maroon and white end; rows of beads at smaller solid red end; loops of beaded fringe at smaller end; interlaced beaded fringe at larger end; unlined; 13.5 inches long by 2.5 inches wide / 34.3mm x 6.3mm.
Owned by a member of the Kohler or House families.