Gown without capelet
Item
Title
Gown without capelet
Has Format
Description
A. Black crepe and fringe evening gown; cowl neckline at front; deep V-neckline at back; thin straps wrapped with fringe; straight silhouette; fringe starts at hips and goes down to floor; applied on base in chevron pattern; floor length.
Worn with capelet (Object ID #2015.03.01.b) to form two piece evening ensemble.
This ensemble was given to the donor's mother by a wealthy lady she worked for in New York City in the 1920s and '30s. The woman's identity is unknown. A bolduc was found on back of tag with words "Mrs. Vreeland". This dress might have belonged to Diane Vreeland, although this is not confirmed.
Worn with capelet (Object ID #2015.03.01.b) to form two piece evening ensemble.
This ensemble was given to the donor's mother by a wealthy lady she worked for in New York City in the 1920s and '30s. The woman's identity is unknown. A bolduc was found on back of tag with words "Mrs. Vreeland". This dress might have belonged to Diane Vreeland, although this is not confirmed.
Relation
Two piece evening ensemble (Object ID #2015.03.01.ab)
Creator
Mainbocher
Date
1930-1940
Source
Donor: John Owens
Is Part Of
Identifier
Object ID #2015.03.01.a
https://digitalcollections.mtmary.edu/files/original/d36922f43b0d97c696db0b9c04ed2134.jpg
Rights
http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/
Subject
Clothing and dress
Type
Still Image
Format
360 View
Collection
Citation
Mainbocher, “Gown without capelet,” Mount Mary University Digital Collections, accessed April 18, 2025, https://digitalcollections.mtmary.edu/items/show/4338.