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Blouse
Pale pink silk georgette blouse; hand-painted with pink roses and chartreuse leaves; jewel neckline; bishop sleeves with 2 button cuffs; contour darts; zipper down back; hip length; body is lined, sleeves are unlined.
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Skirt
Red and gray plaid wool skirt; natural waistline; elastic waistband; cut on grain at front; back and sides cut on bias, lining up at center back; center back seam; front panel with side kick pleats; tricot knit lining; ankle length.
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Dress and scarf
A. Off-white wool double knit sheath dress; crew neckline; 4.5 inch center front seam below neckline; double-stitched center front princess panel with horizontal seam at bust; center back zipper closure; long set-in sleeves. B. Self-fabric scarf.
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Dress without peacoat
Orange wool double knit ensemble. A. Sheath mini dress; scoop neckline; inverted V-shaped shoulder yoke with center front seam; center back zipper closure; faux 1.5 inch single welt pockets; 3 inch hem.
Worn with peacoat (Object ID #2008.09.51.b) to form two piece ensemble.
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Two piece ensemble
Orange wool double knit ensemble. A. Sheath mini dress; scoop neckline; inverted V-shaped shoulder yoke with center front seam; center back zipper closure; faux 1.5 inch single welt pockets; 3 inch hem. B. Peacoat; double-breasted; short roll collar; double welt buttonholes; circular domed buttons with circular indentations; seam at natural waistline; set-in sleeves; 3 inch hem.
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Detail of pants waistband - back
Navy blue heavy wool twill ski pants; no separate waistband; side zipper; buttoned flap pockets in front; back waist has straps and buckles for adjustments; tight knitted cuffs at ankle; unlined.
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Ski jacket with collar up
Off-white twill ski jacket; notched convertible collar; double-breasted; 8 white buttons; patch pockets with flaps on chest; set-in sleeves with narrow cuffs; elastic band at waist sides; interior pocket with flap; waist length; unlined.
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Ski jacket and ski pants
Off-white twill ski jacket; notched convertible collar; double-breasted; 8 white buttons; patch pockets with flaps on chest; set-in sleeves with narrow cuffs; elastic band at waist sides; interior pocket with flap; waist length; unlined.
Navy blue heavy wool twill ski pants; no separate waistband; side zipper; buttoned flap pockets in front; back waist has straps and buckles for adjustments; tight knitted cuffs at ankle; unlined.
Worn by Peg Bradley. -
Detail of pants waistband - back
Light yellow cotton muslin ski pants; straight waistband; metal zipper on front princess line; vertical slit pockets with button flaps; off-white leather straps at ankles.
Worn by Peg Bradley. -
Detail of pants waistband - front
Light yellow cotton muslin ski pants; straight waistband; metal zipper on front princess line; vertical slit pockets with button flaps; off-white leather straps at ankles.
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Ski parka and ski pants
Pale yellow cotton muslin pullover ski parka; hood with metal zipper; kangaroo pocket with double snap flap; pocket on left breast with snap flap long sleeves, unlined belt sewn at waist at center back.
Light yellow cotton muslin ski pants; straight waistband; metal zipper on front princess line; vertical slit pockets with button flaps; off-white leather straps at ankles.
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Two piece ensemble
Bright yellow interlock wool knit ensemble. A. Tunic; Peter Pan collar; short set-in sleeves; shoulder yoke; single welt pockets on hips; pockets stitched to fashion fabric in circular shape; top-stitching in matching thread; center back zipper; thigh length; unlined. B. Pants; elastic waist; straight-legged to feet; no pockets; unlined.
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Two piece ensemble
Black silk shantung ensemble. A. Jacket; roll collar; 4 domed fabric button opening at center front; 7/8 length set-in sleeves; polished silk black bow ribbon tie at neck; contour darts to hem at front and back; hip length; lined in bright fuschia china silk. B. A-line skirt; no waistband; front has 3 seams, back has 2 seams; zipper set into seam on back left side; lined in black china silk. "F" embroidered in white at inside front waist; knee length.
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Halter top
Light blue slubbed cotton halter top; two French darts; hook and eye closure with crocheted button and loop closure at waistline; button and loop closure at neckline; white cotton inner lining.
This item is a copy of a Claire McCardell item. -
Claire McCardell
Claire McCardell working; the man's identity is unknown -
Lynn Fontanne with Cole Leslie and Alfred Lunt
Lynn Fontanne (center) poses with Cole Leslie (left) and Alfred Lunt (right), possibly at Ten Chimneys, Lynn and Alfred's country home in Wisconsin. Lynn is wearing a gown that she made from a sari (Object ID #1983.192). -
Lynn Fontanne at the 1941 Academy Awards
Lynn (second from left) wore a gown designed by Valentina (either Object ID #1983.184.ABC or Object ID #1983.185) to the 1941 Academy Awards where she presented the "Best Supporting Actress" award.