Black silk crepe skirt; knife pleats; 2 inch wide waistband; full length; silk crepe lining.
Four piece ensemble (Object ID #1997.437.abcd)
Dark red plain weave linen ensemble. A. Shift dress; bias cut front bodice; slightly gathered skirt; dropped waistline; center back button closing with five 1 inch red buttons and bound buttonholes; inseam pockets; scoop neckline in back; sleeveless; extended shoulders. B. Stole; 12 inches by 50 inches.
Dress without stole (Object ID #1997.415.a)
Dark red plain weave linen ensemble. A. Shift dress; bias cut front bodice; slightly gathered skirt; dropped waistline; center back button closing with five 1 inch red buttons and bound buttonholes; inseam pockets; scoop neckline in back; sleeveless; extended shoulders. Worn with stole (Object ID #1997.415.b) to form two piece ensemble.
Two piece ensemble (Object ID #1997.415.ab)
Pale blue wool jersey A-line dress; natural waistline; mock turtleneck; bishop sleeves with cuffs, 4 button closure; attached wide self-fabric belt with 2 button closure.
Black heavy wool jersey ensemble. A. Day dress; elongated sleeveless bodice; rounded neckline in front and back; center back zipper closure; lightly gathered skirt; lined in black silk; pockets in side seams. B. Coat; black fox fur collar; long set-in sleeves; three button/bound buttonhole front closure; black fox fur around hem; self-fabric sash lined in black silk; mid-calf length.
Day dress without coat (Object ID #2004.03.448.a)
Black heavy wool jersey ensemble. A. Day dress; elongated sleeveless bodice; rounded neckline in front and back; center back zipper closure; lightly gathered skirt; lined in black silk; pockets in side seams. Worn with coat (Object ID #2004.03.448.b) to form two piece ensemble.
Two piece ensemble (Object ID #2004.03.448.ab)
Cream wool jersey ensemble. A. A-line dress; standing collar; long sleeves with 2 button cuffs; 2 patch pockets at hipline; knee length. B. A-line coat; shirt collar; 11 white button/bound buttonhole center front closure; straight sleeves with 2 button cuffs; floor length; lined with china silk.
Detail of coat open (Object ID #1997.431.ab)
Dress without coat (Object ID #1997.431.a)
Two piece ensemble (Object ID #1997.431.ab)
Cream wool jersey ensemble. A. A-line dress; standing collar; long sleeves with 2 button cuffs; 2 patch pockets at hipline; knee length. Worn with coat (Object ID #1997.341.b) to form two piece ensemble.
Black wool crepe ensemble. A. Jacket; fitted; sleeveless; center back has 3 button closure; 1 inch black buttons and bound buttonholes; shaped half belt across back, buttoned on with two 1 inch buttons; bateau neckline. B. Straight skirt; gathered onto waistband; inseam side pockets.
A. Yellow plain weave linen shift dress; Peter Pan collar; 11 pearl/gold rimmed buttons/bound buttonholes center front closure; 2 patch pockets at breast with button closures; 2 patch pockets at thigh with button closures; knee length; short set-in sleeves. B. Yellow plain weave linen belt; bias; 1.75 inches wide.
Red wool knit dress; bound jewel neckline with asymmetrical three gold button front closure; square-set short sleeves; wrap around princess seaming; bound patch pocket at hip.
White wool dress; short sleeves; small standing collar; patch pockets; 3 inch wide band belt that buttons in back; back zipper closure; fully lined.
Dark brown wool double knit shift dress; standing collar; short sleeves; horizontal single welt pockets at hip; knee length; attached 4 inch wide self-fabric belt, attaches with 3 buttons at center back.
A. Black wool jersey shirtwaist dress; 21 silver button with red bound buttonholes closures; standing collar; gathered skirt; knee length. B. Red patent leather belt; shaped; 3 inches wide.
A. Black silk shantung chemise dress; Peter Pan collar; shoulder yoke is one piece for front and back, cut on the bias; double-breasted front closure with 10 black buttons; sleeveless; wrap-around side seams with hidden pockets; knee length. B. Black leather tie belt.
Tan wool tweed suit with flecks of blue, burgundy, and green. A. Jacket; wing collar; front opening with no closures; 3/4 length set-in sleeves; patch pockets on chest; waist length; front opening, collar, and sleeve edges are finished with self-fabric binding; lined in beige taffeta. B. Skirt; wide straight waistband; gathers into waistband; side seam pockets; knee length; lined in beige taffeta. C. Off-white silk twill blouse; self-bow at neck; sleeveless; center front opening with 4 covered button closure; gathers at waist; underarm stains. Worn by donor, Joan Urdan. This item was created by Norman Norell for Traina-Norell fashion house.
Blouse without jacket (Object ID #2007.10.03.c)
C. Off-white silk twill blouse; self-bow at neck; sleeveless; center front opening with 4 covered button closure; gathers at waist; underarm stains. Worn with jacket (Object ID #2007.10.03.a) and skirt (Object ID #2007.10.03.b) to form three piece ensemble. Worn by donor, Joan Urdan. This item was created by Norman Norell for Traina-Norell fashion house.
Three piece ensemble (Object ID #2007.10.03.abc)
Red wool tweed ensemble. A. Coat; elbow length attached cape over coat; standing collar; sleeveless; center front button closure; 4 tortoise buttons and bound buttonholes; 2 double welt pockets with flaps. B. Skirt; straight silhouette; knee length. This item was created by Norman Norell for Traina-Norell fashion house.
Detail of skirt from right side (Object ID #1997.430.b)
Red wool tweed ensemble. B. Skirt; straight silhouette; knee length. Worn with coat (Object ID #1997.430.a) to form two piece ensemble. This item was created by Norman Norell for Traina-Norell fashion house.
Two piece ensemble (Object ID #1997.430.ab)