Browse Items (2489 total)

• 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 1970s, 1980s, Adolfo, blouse, bouclé, ensemble, jacket, lace, off-white, sequins, skirt, suit, wool

• Three piece ensemble

  Black velveteen ensemble. A. Jacket; puritan collar; 2-piece set-in sleeves, turned-up cuffs with slits; center front silver zipper closure; princess seams and darts, side seams, center back seam, two shoulder darts on back and modified princess seams; waist dart; black polyester lining. B. Bodice; large square neckline front and back; sleeveless; right side silver separating zipper with hook and eye closures top and bottom; two princess seams on front and back; two waist darts front and back; pointed waistline front and back; center seam at back; boning in center seams and princess seams between outer shell and lining. C. Skirt; high-rise waist; center front and back seams; two princess seams and four darts at front and back; right side covered zipper closure with hook and eye closure on top; boning in center front and princess seams; mid-calf length.

  Tags 1950s, black, bodice, Ceil Chapman, ensemble, jacket, skirt, velveteen

• Three piece ensemble

  A. Purple wool double knit suit jacket; geometric pattern; standing collar; princess seams; long sleeves; inserts of mint green wool double knit. B. Purple wool double knit skirt; A-line; hip yoke trimmed in mint green. C. Multicolored striped blouse; standing collar; insert trim of mint green; long sleeves; attached white knit panty with snap closure between legs.

  Tags 1970s, 1980s, blouse, bodysuit, double knit, ensemble, green, jacket, mint, purple, Ronald Amey, skirt, wool

• Three piece ensemble

  A. Black wool jersey tunic top; high round neckline; front of tunic is cut on bias; five self-covered buttons and bound buttonholes. B. Black wool jersey straight skirt; lined; short length. C. Black wool jersey belt; self-covered button and bound buttonhole.

  Tags 1970s, 1980s, belt, black, ensemble, Geoffrey Beene, jersey, skirt, tunic, wool

• Three piece ensemble

  A. Two-tone blue and turquoise silk crepe jacket; boxy silhouette; shawl collar with turquoise underlayer at collar and front edge; straight sleeves with turquoise turned-back cuffs; unlined. B. Turquoise silk crepe skirt; dirndl style; layered, ankle length with longer blue underlayer that matches color of jacket. C. Two-tone blue and turquoise beaded braid tie belt.
  
  Stains on jacket on both left and right sides.

  Tags 1970s, 1980s, beads, belt, blue, crepe, ensemble, Geoffrey Beene, jacket, silk, skirt, turquoise

• Three piece ensemble

  A. Ivory silk shantung suit jacket; cardigan style; notched collar of red and ivory check; long straight sleeves; 2 single welt pockets. B. Red and ivory check bias blouse; roll collar of ivory bias silk; sleeveless; side zipper closure. C. Ivory silk shantung suit skirt; inverted pleats; hung on silk camisole top; knee length.

  Tags 1960s, blouse, checked, ensemble, Geoffrey Beene, ivory, jacket, off-white, red, shantung, silk, skirt

• Three piece ensemble

  Bright yellow linen ensemble. A. Over-blouse; low round neckline; white V-shaped insert at neckline banded with purple; full center back zipper closure. B. Suit jacket; semi-fitted; 1.5 inch mandarin collar; 3/4 length sleeves; mock flap pockets. C. Suit skirt; pleated; three 4 inch front inverted pleats; fully lined.
  
  Worn by donor Mrs. FitzSimmons to the horse races. The winning horse was called "Stupendous," and Mrs. FitzSimmons was wearing the jockey's colors of yellow and purple.

  Tags 1960s, Adele Simpson, blouse, ensemble, jacket, linen, purple, skirt, suit, yellow

• Three piece ensemble

  Black and white pinstriped cotton suit. A. Blazer jacket; notched collar with reversed fabric on lower lapel; 2 button center front closure; straight sleeves; 2 double welt pockets with reverse fabric at hipline. B. Straight skirt; high-rise waistline; knee length. C. Vest; reverse fabric from rest of suit; 3 button center front closure.

  Tags 1990s, Bill Blass, black, cotton, ensemble, jacket, skirt, stripes, suit, vest, white

• 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 1980s, Adolfo, blue, cardigan, ensemble, Florence Eiseman, navy blue, rayon, red, skirt, sweater, white, wool

• Three piece ensemble

  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.

  Tags Ben Zuckerman, blouse, bolero, cashmere, cotton piqué, ensemble, Florence Eiseman, pink, skirt

• Three piece ensemble

  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.

  Tags 1980s, black, blouse, Chanel, Chanel Boutique, ensemble, Florence Eiseman, jacket, pants, silk shantung, suit

• Three piece ensemble

  A. Green silk dress with gold and multicolored foliage design; jewel neckline; shirtwaist sleeves; knee length. B. Green, brown, and yellow wool tweed jacket; fitted; mock pockets with jewel buttons; 3 button center front closure with hand-worked buttonholes; shawl collar, pointed; gold top-stitching. C. Green sheer silk scarf; fringed.

  Tags 1970s, dress, ensemble, gold, green, jacket, James Galanos, scarf, silk, wool tweed

• Three piece ensemble

  A. Black and white windowpane check wool shirtwaist dress; notched collar; straight sleeves with 3 button closures; natural waistline; inverted pleat at skirt front; knee length. B. Black and white windowpane check wool blazer jacket; V-shaped neckline; patch pockets with button-down flaps; 4 rows of top-stitching at neck, pockets, hem, and cuffs. C. Black leather belt; silver ring closure.

  Tags 1980s, belt, black, checked, dress, ensemble, jacket, James Galanos, leather, white, wool

• Three piece ensemble

  A. Off-white slubby raw silk jacket; silk-screened with large abstract shapes in orange, maroon, blue, and green; jewel neckline; center front opening with no closure; elbow length set-in sleeves with turned-back cuffs; back is gathered into shoulder yoke; unlined; thigh length. B. Off-white silk shantung blouse; jewel neckline; sleeveless; center back zipper closure. C. Off-white slubby raw silk skirt; silk-screened with large abstract shapes in orange, maroon, blue, and green; no waistband; sewn down pleats; side zipper closure; lined in white China silk; mid-calf length.
  
  Worn by donor, Janet Falk.

  Tags 1970s, 1980s, blouse, ensemble, jacket, Mary McFadden, off-white, silk, skirt

• Three piece ensemble

  A. Quilted raspberry red silk jacket; jewel neckline; center front opening with no closures; center section is longer than sides; long set-in sleeves; no facings, just silk bindings; unlined. B. Red silk crepe blouse; high turned-down collar; center back zipper closure; long set-in sleeves with zippers at wrists; organza shoulder pads; hip length. C. Red, dark green, beige, and dark blue challis skirt with leaf print; narrow waistband; side zipper closure; side slit at knee; lined in black silk; knee length; no label.
  
  Worn by donor, Janet Falk

  Tags 1980s, 1990s, blouse, challis, dark blue, dark green, ensemble, jacket, Mary McFadden, red, silk, silk crepe, skirt

• Three piece ensemble

  A. Rust colored wool melton suit jacket; jewel collar; single-breasted with 5 gold dome buttons; single welt slash pockets; one-piece set-in sleeves without cuffs; top-stitching around neck, front closure, and armscye; taffeta lined. B. Rust colored wool melton suit skirt; A-line; regular waistband; single welt slash pockets; two hook and eye closures on side with zipper closure. C. Deep orange silk faille blouse; turtleneck collar; three hook and eye closures in front; long sleeves; bias cut; side zipper closure.

  Tags 1940s, 1950s, blouse, Claire McCardell, ensemble, jacket, orange, red, rust, silk faille, skirt, suit, wool melton

• Three piece ensemble

  Dark brown velveteen evening ensemble. A. Halter evening dress; draped surplice bodice; round back; waistline seam forms V-shape at center back; slightly flared skirt; pleated front waist; left side zipper and hook and eye closure. B. Bolero; one-piece tubular construction forming cutaway neckline; short kimono sleeves. C. Contour belt; covered buckle; 3 holes.

  Tags 1950s, belt, bolero, Claire McCardell, dark brown, dress, ensemble, velveteen

• Three piece ensemble

  A. Brown wool tweed suit jacket; collarless; bias cut; shallow V-neckline; long dolman sleeves; double-breasted with gold metal dome buttons/slanted buttonholes. B. Brown wool tweed suit skirt; straightline; horizontal buttonhole pockets. C. Orange silk shantung blouse; brass ball button closure; convertible collar; self-fabric tie stitched along front shoulder; long straight sleeves on slanted armhole.

  Tags 1950s, blouse, brown, Claire McCardell, ensemble, jacket, orange, silk shantung, skirt, wool tweed

• Three piece ensemble

  A. Black brushed silk overdress; 3/4 length sleeves; ivory organza cuffs; empire bodice; open at back with deep V; black satin bow with streamers; uneven hemline; small hole in front skirt. B. Black brushed silk underdress; back is brushed silk, front is taffeta; sleeveless taffeta bodice. C. Ivory organza blouse; worn backwards to fill in "V" of overdress; ruffled neckline and sleeve cuffs; snap and hook and eye closures. Ensemble was worn with cape (Object ID #1983.212).
  
  Worn by Lynn Fontanne. Made by Lynn Fontanne using a Jacques Griffe Vogue pattern, which she reworked to give the overdress a deep V back. The ensemble was originally worn with a white ruffled dickey. Donor was the niece of Lynn Fontanne and Alfred Lunt

  Tags 1960s, 1970s, black, blouse, brushed silk, ensemble, ivory, Lynn Fontanne, organza, overdress, underdress

• Three piece ensemble

  A. Lavender wool jersey cardigan jacket; V-shaped neckline; 5 mauve button/bound buttonholes on center front closure; straight sleeves. B. Black wool jersey skirt; center back zipper closure; knee length. C. Black silk crepe tailored blouse; standing collar with attached tie; 5 covered buttons on center front closure; long straight sleeves with cuffs. This item was created by Gustave Tassell for Norman Norell fashion house.

  Tags 1970s, black, blouse, ensemble, Gustave Tassell, jacket, lavender, Norman Norell, silk crepe, skirt, wool jersey