Multicolored floral print challis dress; main print is black ground with white, sage green, and purple small flowers; black tie at neck with white dots; burgundy and lavender floral print lawn sleeves, long and full shape; upside-down U-shaped appliqué edged with mustard yellow seam binding tape at skirt front; long skirt has 2 rows of ruffles; top ruffle edged in black lace, bottom ruffle edged in white lace; no waist definition; no label.
A. Blue and gold plaid wool dress; scoop neckline; long kimono sleeves; flared skirt with elastic waist; center panel on bodice of patchwork and quilting. B. Pink print wool belt; matches patchwork on dress.
A. Multicolored cotton voile dress in five different prints; dominant colors are pink, white, light blue, and black; bias binding used as design element; peasant style; scoop neckline; natural waistline; raglan sleeves; lace trim; apron-like effect on gathered skirt; mid-calf length. B. Red and black checked cotton voile belt.
Black rayon dress with faint cheetah print; V-neckline; armholes have raglan seams reaching into the upper portion of the neckline; thin self-fabric ties hanging down from top of neckline to waist, knotted at ends; embroidery detail along raglan seams, 1.5 inches wide showing an even floral pattern in off-white thread; in the middle of each floral is either a gray or purple detail; 3/4 length sleeves with roll-up cuffs and gold trim down sides; matching gold trim along side seams; patches of various patterned fabrics outlined in gold-yellow trim on right front side; top patch has nature print in light green, purple, and beige on black ground with gold stitching details; middle patch is a golden and black zig-zag print with gold stitching details; bottom patch has polka dot print in white, gold, red, and blue on black ground with black stitching details; pockets on both front sides; label: "Koos van den Akker New York den haag".
A. Heathered pink and gray wool day dress; jewel neckline, self-fabric piped bow and opening on front; short kimono sleeves with 3 buttons; 4 darts on each shoulder; waist yoke; skirt front has double inverted box pleat at center front; center back zipper closure; knee length; alterations at back; stain on right chest. B. Brown leather belt covered in matching fabric; buckle.
Detail of sleeve construction (Object ID #2004.03.55.a)
Dark gray silk day dress with lavender and white squiggly print; V-neckline; surplice front; sleeveless; bodice gathered to waist with peplum; left side zipper closure; knee length.
Black rayon crepe day dress; straight silhouette; pleated V-neckline at front; long sleeves; shoulder pads; criss-cross band at waist front; skirt has triangular hip yoke at center front with pleating into yoke; center back zipper closure; in back, bodice and skirt are slightly gathered into waistband; knee length; tear and mending at right side around waistline.
Navy blue silk crepe afternoon dress; jewel neckline with neck yoke; long sleeves end in turned-back cuffs with two 5-pearl buttons; 3 horizontal strips at waist, hip, and knee; pleated bottom portion of skirt; center back zipper closure; almost ankle length.
Navy blue with small fuchsia squares silk dress; shirtwaist type bodice; 3/4 length dolman sleeves; navy blue notched collar and cummerbund; four 1/2 inch covered button/bound buttonhole closure at center back; sheath skirt with two inset pockets; side zipper closure.
A. White striped cotton dress; horizontal stripes in bright red, yellow, and blue; short puffed sleeves; scoop neckline; asymmetrical 4 button front closure; natural waistline; very full dirndl skirt; inseam pockets. B. Red, yellow, blue and white woven cotton belt; horizontal stripes.
Black silk shantung dress; round neckline; long set-in sleeves; 1 inch vertical tucks from bust to hip for fitting. Worn by Mona von Bismarck.
Dark red wool challis dress; rounded neckline fitted by tucks; long raglan sleeves with cuffs; waistline fitted by 3 inch vertical tucks. Worn by Mona von Bismarck.
Black silk chiffon dress; blouson; round neckline; 3/4 length sleeves; tiered skirt with alternating accordian pleating and fringe; attached underdress. Worn by Mona von Bismarck. From Dior's Spring/Summer 1975 Collection, designed by Marc Bohan.
Red silk chiffon day dress with black floral print; chemise style; standing collar; long set-in sleeves; underdress of red silk. Worn by Mona von Bismarck.
Detail of back closure (Object ID #1985.269)
Royal blue wool double knit shift dress; A-line; jewel neckline; sleeveless; knee length; black patch pocket at right side front with royal blue and white abstract appliqué.
White silk satin mini dress with quilted decoration; jewel neckline; back zipper closure; long set-in sleeves; A-line silhouette; above the knee length; quilted band of circles on hem; quilted circles on chest.
Off-white wool twill A-line dress; green wool trim around neckline, sleeves, and lower edge; short sleeves; patch pockets; center front is top-stitched. The donor, On-Ke Wilde, was the former textiles editor for Women's Wear Daily from 1978 to 1984. This dress was possibly purchased when Wilde was living in Paris as a foreign correspondent for Time magazine in the late 1960s.
Orange wool knit dress; A-line; empire waistline; scoop neckline; rounded front yoke with 2 button trim; top-stitched; short sleeves; underarm yoke; center front and back seams top-stitched.
Red wool crepe fit and flare dress; V-shaped neckline; triangular, asymmetric mock wrap front with 5 large matte gold buttons; accordian pleated godet at left side; long straight sleeves with 3 matte gold buttons at cuffs; above the knee length. Designer sample.
Orange silk shantung chemise dress; V-neckline, band around neck and down "V"; large mock flap pockets; quarter belts at back side; long shirtwaist sleeves; fitted placket, orange button on placket and cuffs.