Browse Items (2069 total)
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Day dress
A. Black silk crepe chemise dress; jewel neckline, dips to V at center back; wrap-around side seams; double-breasted center back closure with 3 working buttons. B. Black silk crepe tie belt. -
Day dress
Brown plain weave linen shift dress; Peter Pan collar; dolman sleeves; 11 ivory dome-topped buttons and bound buttonholes at center front closure; 2 inch wide bias self-fabric tie belt attached at waistline; 2 patch pockets at hipline; knee length. -
Day dress
Red silk crepe sheath dress; center front button closure to below waist; eleven 3/4 inch self-covered buttons; Peter Pan collar; short straight sleeves; patch pockets; self-fabric tie belt. -
Day dress without coat
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. -
Derby hat
Red felted fur derby hat; pheasant feather mounted on shaped felt trim. -
Derby hat
Navy blue wool felt derby hat; turned-back brim at center back; navy feather edged with straw decoration. -
Designer sketch
Flat art sketch, black and white on Artists pressed cardboard, 7.5 inches by 10 inches, watercolor and pencil, back labeled with "9-80", made by designer of garment. -
Desiree A. recording
This recording was made by Desiree A. as part of a storytelling audio project from a 2022-2023 Composition course at Mount Mary University. -
Detail inside cloche
A. Brown and tan chinchilla fur cloche.
Worn with stole (Object ID #1986.449.b).
Hat label text: "Garth and Margaret Evansville, Indiana".
Part of Jullily House Kohler's going away suit.Tags brown, chinchilla, cloche, fur, Garth and Margaret, going-away, hat, Julilly House Kohler, Kohler, tan -
Detail inside stole
B. Chinchilla fur shawl collar; skin worked horizontally; vertical fur edging.
Worn with cloche (Object ID #1986.449.a).
Hat label text: "Garth and Margaret Evansville, Indiana".
Part of Jullily House Kohler's going away suit.Tags brown, chinchilla, fur, Garth and Margaret, going-away, Julilly House Kohler, Kohler, stole, tan -
Detail of appliqué
White polyester crepe evening gown; jewel neckline; short kimono cap sleeves; draped in front to center of midriff; scalloped oval appliqué in center of midriff; center of appliqué decorated with clear and silver bugle beads and large rhinestone pin; waistline rises in front, falls in back; darting at back bodice; hand-picked zipper; straight skirt; slit at back hem; ankle length; lined in white polyester. Zipper teeth have given out.
Made by Sister Aloyse Hessburg for her Master's project at Drexel University in 1965. -
Detail of armholes buttoned
Light green silk chiffon evening cape with metallic gold stripes; large red stain area at lower back near hem; floor length. -
Detail of armholes buttoned
Aqua, gray, and off-white plaid silk taffeta evening cape; large scale print; gathered at neck with ruffle; unlined; ankle length.
This cape was used by Sister Aloyse Hessburg and Charles Kleibacker for their couture class. -
Detail of back closure
A. Yellow paisley pattern silk chiffon evening dress; fit and flare; jewel neckline; natural waistline; sheer overbodice with camisole style underbodice of yellow silk crepe; center back zipper closure; row of tiny covered buttons as faux closure; long straight sleeves with tiny buttons at cuffs; inverted pleats on skirt; ballerina length; lined. Worn with belt (Object ID #1997.158.b). -
Detail of back closure of skirt
Black silk crepe skirt; knife pleats; 2 inch wide waistband; full length; silk crepe lining. -
Detail of back closures
Ivory saint tent dress with large scale light brown voided silk velvet floral design; very small collar; front and back yoke; 2 button center back closure; invented pleat at center back; bishop sleeves with 1 button cuffs; 2 patch pockets with top flaps at hipline; flared skirt; knee length. -
Detail of back of belt to display closures
Ivory silk twill fit and flare dress; natural waistline; large ruffled collar continues down to waistline; long straight sleeves with cuffs; double belt criss-crosses at center front and secures in back with covered snaps; gathered skirt; mid-calf length; underlined with silk organiza. -
Detail of back of dress and belt
Beige with brown spatter print silk ensemble. A. Fit and flare dress; normal waist, halter neckline, center back nylon zipper. Halter has a front slit with a reverse, skirt is gathered. Unlined, knee length. E. Belt latches in back with hook and eyes and snap closure. Small, flat bow. Used for Valentina's famous "Quick change" routine.
Goes with coat (Object ID #1995.382.B), jacket (Object ID #1995.382.C), and wrap (Object ID #1995.382.D) to form five piece ensemble. -
Detail of back waistband of pants
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.