Green and white wool gingham ensemble. A. Dress; sleeveless; natural waistline; full skirt with inverted side pleats; bodice embroidered in green leaves and paisley with beaded and rhinestone detailing. B. Bolero jacket; mandarin collar; 3 button front closure; princess seaming. Worn by Florence Eiseman.
Dress without bolero jacket (Object ID #1988.61.a)
Green and white wool gingham ensemble. A. Dress; sleeveless; natural waistline; full skirt with inverted side pleats; bodice embroidered in green leaves and paisley with beaded and rhinestone detailing. Worn with bolero jacket (Object ID #1988.61.b) to form two piece ensemble. Worn by Florence Eiseman.
Two piece ensemble (Object ID #1988.61.ab)
Black cobra skin coat; notched collar; single-breasted; waistline seaming of skins; knit wool vertical inserts between cobra skins. Worn by Florence Eiseman.
Black wool jersey dress; stand-up collar, shoulder yoke, and cuffs in red, teal, royal blue knit with padding; 3 button front placket; tucks at front and back shoulders and sleeve caps. Worn by Florence Eiseman.
Gray wool knit dress; top-stitched yoke with heavy silver horizontal zippers at shoulders; patch pocket with zipper closure at right front; 3/4 length straight sleeves. Label: "Agapi, Paris". Worn by Florence Eiseman.
Black velvet coat; turned-down collar bound with silk ottoman; five button front closure also bound with silk ottoman; jeweled jet buttons; single welt pockets; lined in ivory silk. Worn by Florence Eiseman.
Blue wool flannel coat; standing collar; long sleeves with square armscyes; hidden front buttons; no lining; mid-calf length. Worn by Florence Eiseman.
A. Black crepe cocktail dress; scalloped front yoke of black Chantilly lace; jewel neckline bound with bias crepe; bow at neckline and at yoke ending; long tight sleeves with lace tape, carrying through yoke design; full accordian pleated skirt falling from natural waistline; slim underlining. B. Black crepe scarf. Worn by Florence Eiseman.
Cocktail dress (Object ID #1987.103.a)
A. Black crepe cocktail dress; scalloped front yoke of black Chantilly lace; jewel neckline bound with bias crepe; bow at neckline and at yoke ending; long tight sleeves with lace tape, carrying through yoke design; full accordian pleated skirt falling from natural waistline; slim underlining. Worn with black crepe scarf (Object ID #1987.103.b). Worn by Florence Eiseman.
Cocktail dress with scarf (Object ID #1987.103.ab)
Gray double-breasted coat; large notched collar; princess seaming; single welt pockets at hip; black inverted pleat. Worn by Florence Eiseman.
Black silk shantung 3 piece ensemble. A. Suit jacket; tuxedo collar; triple top-stitching; princess seaming from shoulder; patch pockets; gold button and chain closure. B. Blouse; sleeveless; 5 gold button closure; banded self-fabric trim with triple top-stitching at neck edge, center front opening, and armscye; 2 patch pockets. C. Suit pants; double pleats; high-rise shaped waistband with belt loops; front fly closure. Worn by Florence Eiseman.
Blouse and pants without jacket (Object ID #1988.56.bc)
Detail of jacket button (Object ID #1988.56.a)
Detail of back waistband of pants (Object ID #1988.56.c)
Black silk shantung ensemble. B. Blouse; sleeveless; 5 gold button closure; banded self-fabric trim with triple top-stitching at neck edge, center front opening, and armscye; 2 patch pockets. C. Suit pants; double pleats; high-rise shaped waistband with belt loops; front fly closure. Worn with jacket (Object ID 1988.56.a) to form three piece ensemble. Worn by Florence Eiseman.
Three piece ensemble (Object ID #1988.56.abc)
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.
Dark blue double cloth coat; mandarin collar; no front closure; princess seaming; mock pocket flaps at shoulder; vertical welt pocket at hip; 2-piece sleeves; worked entirely as doublecloth. Worn by Florence Eiseman.
Black 4 ply crepe cocktail dress; A line; V-neckline with partial collar; sleeveless; attached narrow self-fabric tie belt. Worn by Florence Eiseman.
Black linen skirt; slightly gathered; wrap-around side panels, no side seams; double welt pockets set vertically in side panels; left side back zipper closure. Worn by Florence Eiseman.
A. Pink cashmere bolero jacket; short sleeves; bound in pink satin with floral beaded trim. B. Pink cotton piqué blouse; sleeveless; princess seaming; mock placket with buttons; half-belt. C. Pink cotton piqué skirt; slim; front seaming with inseam pockets; 2 back zipper closures set into seaming. Worn by Florence Eiseman.
Blouse and skirt without bolero jacket (Object ID #1988.52.bc)
Detail of trim on collar of bolero jacket (Object ID #1988.52.a)
Detail of trim on side sleeve of bolero jacket (Object ID #1988.52.a)
Detail of trim on collar of bolero jacket
Three piece ensemble (Object ID #1988.52.abc)