Browse Items (2336 total)

• Invoice from A. Werner

  An invoice from A. Werner - Silversmiths and Electro Platers listing items purchased by Sister Aloyse Hessburg for the mother-of-the-groom dress she designed and created for Mrs. Frances Howard Robb, for the wedding of her son Charles Robb to Lynda Bird Johnson, daughter of President Lyndon B. Johnson, at the White House on December 9, 1967.
  
  This invoice refers to the 4 buttons for the dress that Sister Rosemarita Huebner created. The invoice is dated 11/24 (1967) and according to Sister Aloyse's notes, the buttons were ready by 11/28.

  Tags Robb and Johnson wedding, Sister Aloyse Hessburg

• Evening gown

  A. Mauve silk charmeuse evening gown; trimmed in burgundy silk velvet at neckline and armscyes; plunging neckline at front and back; sleeveless; bias cut; mermaid silhouette; unlined; ankle length. B. Burgundy velvet belt; lined with mauve silk charmeuse; ties at side.
  
  According to Sister Aloyse Hessburg, this gown is a copy of the bronze gown by Chauvel (2012.01.51.AB). This gown is attributed to "Cafe de Paris in London by Ilene Adair."

  Tags belt, burgundy, Chauvel, evening gown, mauve, silk charmeuse, velvet

• Shoes

  Burgundy cotton twill and suede pumps; cotton twill upper and suede toe; asymmetrical; decorated with black patent leather strap and strips of white and burgundy fabric ribbon; 2.5 inch black patent Spanish heel.
  
  Worn by Julilly House Kohler.

  Tags burgundy, cotton, Julilly House Kohler, Kohler, pumps, shoes, suede, twill

• Three piece ensemble

  A. Navy blue, red, and white wool/rayon knit cardigan sweater; diamond and stripe pattern; gold lion head buttons. B. Navy blue wool/rayon knit skirt; elastic waistband; knit-in godets.
  
  The third piece of this ensemble is a pair of pants (Object ID #1988.143.c) that can be worn with the sweater; the three pieces are not intended to be worn simultaneously.
  
  Worn by Florence Eiseman.

  Tags Adolfo, blue, cardigan, Florence Eiseman, navy blue, rayon, red, skirt, sweater, white, wool

• Pants

  C. Navy blue wool/rayon knit pants; elastic waistband; knit-in creases.
  
  These pants are worn with a sweater (Object ID #1988.143.a). The third piece of this ensemble is a skirt (Object ID #1988.143.b) that can also be worn with the sweater; the three pieces are not intended to be worn simultaneously.
  
  Worn by Florence Eiseman.

  Tags Adolfo, blue, Florence Eiseman, navy blue, pants, rayon, wool

• Two piece ensemble

  Taupe wool/rayon knit ensemble. A. Sheath dress; black knit geometric design; mandarin collar; 3 black knit I-cord frog closures at center front neckline; cap sleeves; peg skirt; maxi length. B. Jacket; cardigan style; V-shaped neckline; 2 black knit I-cord frog closures at center front waistline; straight sleeves with black patterned cuffs; black patterned neck edge and hemline. From Adolfo's Fall 1975 Ready-to-Wear collection.

  Tags Adolfo, black, dress, jacket, knit, rayon, taupe, wool

• Dress without jacket

  Taupe wool/rayon knit ensemble. A. Sheath dress; black knit geometric design; mandarin collar; 3 black knit I-cord frog closures at center front neckline; cap sleeves; peg skirt; maxi length.
  
  Worn with jacket (Object ID #1997.325.b) to form two piece ensemble.

  Tags Adolfo, black, dress, knit, rayon, taupe, wool

• Sweater

  Red knit rayon sweater; double-breasted; shawl collar with ribbing running horizontally; cable stitch follows line of double breasting; top pockets at bottom hem edged with ribbing; long sleeves; 8 pearl button closures.

  Tags Adolfo, knit, rayon, red, sweater

• 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.

  Tags Adolfo, black, double knit, houndstooth, jacket, skirt, suit, white, wool

• 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.

  Tags Adolfo, black, double knit, houndstooth, skirt, suit, white, wool

• 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.

  Tags Adolfo, belt, black, crepe, damask, dress, floral, gold, metal, red, scarf, silk, white

• Evening gown

  Black silk crepe evening gown; shoulder straps covered in white fabric camellias; bodice cut straight across chest; boning in bodice; dropped V-shaped waistline; bias cut flared skirt; left side zipper closure; lined; ankle length.

  Tags Adolfo, black, camellias, crepe, evening, flowers, gown, silk

• Three piece ensemble

  A. Off-white wool bouclé suit jacket with horizontal ribs; Chanel style; no collar; V-neckline; four button closure on front; two patch pockets; all edges finished with gold metallic crocheted thread and two ropes of white wool yarn; unlined. B. Off-white wool jersey bouclé suit skirt with horizontal ribs; no waistband or closures; elastic at waistline; four godets of sequined off-white lace material; white sequin fabric inset; knee length. C. White lace blouse with lines of white iridescent sequins and gold metallic stitching; jewel neckline; sleeveless; waist darts; center back zipper closure; white satin ribbon attached at back waist; lined in white silk; hip length.
  
  Worn by donor, Janet Falk.

  Tags Adolfo, blouse, bouclé, jacket, lace, off-white, sequins, skirt, suit, wool

• Blouse and skirt without jacket

  B. Off-white wool jersey bouclé suit skirt with horizontal ribs; no waistband or closures; elastic at waistline; four godets of sequined off-white lace material; white sequin fabric inset; knee length. C. White lace blouse with lines of white iridescent sequins and gold metallic stitching; jewel neckline; sleeveless; waist darts; center back zipper closure; white satin ribbon attached at back waist; lined in white silk; hip length.
  
  Worn with suit jacket to form three piece ensemble (Object ID #2009.11.21.abc).
  
  Worn by donor, Janet Falk.

  Tags Adolfo, blouse, bouclé, lace, off-white, sequins, skirt, suit, wool

• Detail of godets in skirt

  B. Off-white wool jersey bouclé suit skirt with horizontal ribs; no waistband or closures; elastic at waistline; four godets of sequined off-white lace material; white sequin fabric inset; knee length.
  
  Worn with suit jacket and blouse to form three piece ensemble (Object ID #2009.11.21.abc).
  
  Worn by donor, Janet Falk.

  Tags Adolfo, bouclé, lace, off-white, sequins, skirt, suit, wool

• Four piece ensemble

  A. Black wool bouclé suit jacket; boxy; Chanel style; white silk faille roll collar and front opening edging; two black wool patch pockets with top openings edged in white silk faille; long set-in sleeves with white silk faille turned-back cuffs; round buttons with glass diamonds and center black glass stone; only front is lined. B. Black wool bouclé suit skirt; straight silhouette; elastic waistband; unlined; knee length. C. White silk faille blouse; jewel neckline; sleeveless; covered button and loop at back neckline; edges finished with bias self-fabric. D. Black wool bouclé belt; center front clasp is 2 squares covered with clear and black stones in concentric rows.
  
  Worn by donor, Janet Falk.

  Tags Adolfo, belt, black, blouse, bouclé, faille, jacket, off-white, silk, skirt, suit, wool

• Ensemble from front without jacket

  B. Black wool bouclé suit skirt; straight silhouette; elastic waistband; unlined; knee length. C. White silk faille blouse; jewel neckline; sleeveless; covered button and loop at back neckline; edges finished with bias self-fabric. D. Black wool bouclé belt; center front clasp is 2 squares covered with clear and black stones in concentric rows.
  
  Worn with jacket (Object ID #2009.11.68.a) to form four piece ensemble.
  
  Worn by donor, Janet Falk.

  Tags Adolfo, belt, black, blouse, bouclé, faille, off-white, silk, skirt, suit, wool

• Ensemble from back without jacke

  B. Black wool bouclé suit skirt; straight silhouette; elastic waistband; unlined; knee length. C. White silk faille blouse; jewel neckline; sleeveless; covered button and loop at back neckline; edges finished with bias self-fabric. D. Black wool bouclé belt; center front clasp is 2 squares covered with clear and black stones in concentric rows.
  
  Worn with jacket (Object ID #2009.11.68.a) to form four piece ensemble.
  
  Worn by donor, Janet Falk.

  Tags Adolfo, belt, black, blouse, bouclé, faille, off-white, silk, skirt, suit, wool

• Two piece ensemble

  A. Burgundy wool bouclé yarn knitted coat; plaid created with white and gray horizontal and vertical threads; standing collar with black mink fur trim; mink trim down front and around cuffs at wrists; four patch pockets with yellow metal buttons; unlined; mid-calf length. B. Burgundy wool bouclé yarn knitted skirt; plaid created with white and gray horizontal and vertical threads; elastic waistband; knee length.
  
  Worn by donor, Janet Falk.

  Tags Adolfo, bouclé, burgundy, coat, fur, maroon, mink, red, skirt, tweed, wool

• Detail of skirt

  B. Burgundy wool bouclé yarn knitted skirt; plaid created with white and gray horizontal and vertical threads; elastic waistband; knee length.
  
  Worn with coat (Object ID #2009.11.70.a) to form two piece ensemble.
  
  Worn by donor, Janet Falk.

  Tags Adolfo, bouclé, burgundy, maroon, red, skirt, tweed, wool