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Two piece evening ensemble
A. Royal blue wool evening gown; small cowl collar; sleeveless; hand-picked zipper closure; straight skirt hanging from yoke bodice; long slit asymmetrically placed in skirt front. B. Royal blue and magenta wool cape; royal blue front, magenta back; small cap sleeves; very full. Performance ensemble worn by Hildegarde.Tags 1970s, 1980s, cape, Elinor Jenkins, ensemble, evening gown, Hildegarde, magenta, royal blue, wool -
Two piece evening ensemble
Pale green silk chiffon evening ensemble; A. Gown; attached flowing back panel; bodice completely covered in silver bugle beads; spaghetti straps; sewn-in brassiere. B. Scarf. Performance ensemble worn by Hildegarde. Refurbished by Charles Kleibacker for September 25, 1982 show at Mount Mary.Tags 1970s, 1980s, beads, ensemble, evening gown, green, Hildegarde, scarf, silk chiffon, Stavropoulos -
Two piece evening ensemble
Off-white lurex velvet evening ensemble. A. Gown; A-line; sleeveless; French darts; floor length. B. Capelet; cocoon style; 3/4 length sleeves. Performance ensemble worn by Hildegarde.Tags 1950s, 1960s, capelet, ensemble, evening gown, Hildegarde, lurex velvet, off-white, Sorelle Fontana -
Two piece evening ensemble
Mauve pink silk chiffon ensemble. A. Evening gown; long torso with bands of ostrich feathers on skirt; sleeveless; neckline dips to low V in back; trimmed with band of rhinestones and bugle beads. B. Silk organza capelet; banded with ostrich feathers; lined with silk chiffon; dirty. Performance ensemble worn by Hildegarde.Tags 1950s, 1960s, capelet, ensemble, evening gown, Hildegarde, mauve, ostrich feathers, pink, silk chiffon, silk organza, Stavropoulos -
Two piece evening ensemble
Dark navy blue silk tissue taffeta evening ensemble. A. Wrap-around blouse; V-neck; narrow shawl collar; long Dolman sleeves with unusual seaming; long wrap ties thread through opening in blouse; completely hand finished and over-cast. B. Skirt; stitched-down inverted pleats at center front and back; Triangular shaped back yoke has covered button/loop closure, one button is missing; Hand finished; Unlined; Full evening length. Worn by Valentina. -
Two piece ensemble with shirt untucked
A. Navy blue cotton tailored blouse; print of orange and white circles with navy segments inside; button front. B. Navy blue cotton yoked skirt; print of orange and white circles with navy segments inside; button front; flared; mid-calf length.
Ensemble is in "Karkki" print, created by Pentti Rinta. -
Two piece ensemble with coat open
A. Black jersey dress; magenta shoulders and sleeve tops; A-line silhouette; jewel neckline; long set-in sleeves; hand-picked center back zipper closure; fully lined; mid-calf length; black Halston label. B. Black double cloth wool coat; magenta shoulders and sleeve tops; black wing collar; long set-in sleeves with one button closure at wrists; 3 black button center front closure; inside is magenta; not lined; Hong-Kong finished seams; mid-calf length; Halston label was removed.
The donor, Juanita Wehner Bruns, graduated from Mount Mary College, Class of 1963. From Halston's Fall/Winter 1981 Ready to Wear collection. -
Two piece ensemble - coat reversed
Red orange and white double cloth ensemble; A. Coat; slim-fitted raglan sleeves; red orange and white houndstooth; reversible to solid color; solid color on cuffs. B. Houndstooth check double cloth skirt; A-line. -
Two piece ensemble
A. Black sheer crepe blouse with blue and white floral print; long straight sleeves with cuffs; button closure on cuffs; center front button closure hidden by placket; attached tie at neck. B. Blue wool wrap skirt; abstract shape appliqués on center front made of crepe blouse fabric, black and white checked fabric, and abstract floral print in black, orange, pink, and purple; appliqués bordered by olive green leather trim with pinked edges; two interior hook and bar closures. -
Two piece ensemble
A. Gray wool tweed tunic; fabric is woven with thin black warp and thicker brown weft with small, randomized flecks of red, green, blue, and yellow; contrast fabric is colorful large-scale plaid woven cotton; rounded bertha style collar in contrast fabric with six lines of smocking; long raglan sleeves; flared cuffs with three black spherical button closures; this same button closure is on the back collar as well as a center back zipper closure; 24.5 inch slit down side seams; colorful plaid contrast fabric runs along hem, side seams, armscyes and cuffs in .5 inch wide strips; mid-calf length; label: "KOOS Koos Van Den Akker, New York". B. Multicolored large-scale plaid cotton skirt; dirndl style; three contrasting trims; first, a white, gray, and magenta dot print forming diamonds that runs horizontally around the hip, knee, and 1.5 inches above the hem; second, a faded pastel floral print running horizontally below the knee; third, purple, blue, turquoise, and gray woven twill running along hem; elastic at waistline; welt pockets along side seams; mid-calf length.
From Koos Van Den Akker's Fall 1980 collection. -
Two piece ensemble
A. Multicolored printed wool challis blouse of various fabrics; primary fabric is gray, white, purple, green, gold, and dark red floral print; jewel neckline with tie closure; raglan sleeves gathered at wrists; hip length; seams covered with black printed with white and red triangles. B. Multicolored printed wool challis skirt of various fabrics; primary fabric is black with blue and pink floral print and band of yellow at top; hip yoke is gray, white, purple, green, gold, and dark red floral print; straight waistband; gathered at hip; mid-calf length. -
Two piece ensemble
A. Light orange crepe and satin striped blouse; band collar with ties at center front; appliqués of floral print fabrics edged in khaki colored silk tape on chest; fabrics are black and white floral, burgundy and white floral, and pink and blue floral on gray ground; dropped armscyes; long full sleeves finished with elastic wrists; hip length; unlined. B. Brown linen skirt with appliqués throughout; appliqués are floral prints edged with khaki silk tape; A-line; straight waistband; zipper closure; unlined; mid-calf length.
Worn by donor, Cynthia Lee Jenner. -
Two piece ensemble
A. Black print plain weave cotton blouse with red, green, yellow, and white leaf pattern; Dolman sleeves in one with blouse; drawstring neckline. B. Red linen weave rayon skirt with floral and block print cotton apron; narrow apron is oval shaped; bright yellow geometric stitched hip panels; stitched-down loose panel in back reveals cotton printed and stitched panels; red waistband. -
Two piece ensemble
A. Multicolored silk georgette blouse; many different fabrics, primarily black printed with flakes of pale yellow, pink, pale lavender, and pale aqua; standing collar edged in black lace; black front tie with metallic gold stripes; long set-in sleeves button at wrists; seams covered with metallic gold striped fabric; upper part of sleeves is abstract print of stripes and curves in many colors; black fabric yoke with polka dots at back, yoke has ruffle edged in black lace; gathered at waist. B. Multicolored silk georgette pants; many different fabrics, primarily black printed with flakes of pale yellow, pink, pale lavender, and pale aqua; gathered at waist; slim to ankle. -
Two piece ensemble
A. White linen princess-line underdress; jewel neckline; sleeveless; edged in black linen. B. White linen overblouse; double-breasted; edged in black linen; ten 1.25 inch diameter white button/bound buttonhole closure. -
Two piece ensemble
A. Gray and lavender jersey dress; bodice is lavender, skirt is gray; lavender decorative pattern; center back zipper closure; two front pleats; attached lavender belt stitched onto dress top; lavender lining. B. Gray and lavender jersey jacket; long sleeves; no closures; jacket is mainly gray with lavender decorative pattern.
Ensemble was designed for Charlotte Moore when she performed in "Holiday" on Broadway (she was nominated for the Tony award in 1974). -
Two piece ensemble
A. Navy blue cotton tailored blouse; print of orange and white circles with navy segments inside; button front. B. Navy blue cotton yoked skirt; print of orange and white circles with navy segments inside; button front; flared; mid-calf length.
Ensemble is in "Karkki" print, created by Pentti Rinta. -
Two piece ensemble
A. Green, magenta, and scarlet striped silk crepe tunic; square neckline; elbow length kimono sleeves; shapeless; band of green around neckline, at hem, and under bust. B. Green, magenta, and scarlet striped silk crepe skirt; straight waistband; gathered at waist; zipper closure; band of green at hem; mid-calf length.
From Oscar de la Renta's Spring/Summer 1982 collection. -
Two piece ensemble
A. Black silk/worsted cocktail dress; princess seam; bateau neckline; white upper bodice; zipper closure in left side back princess seam; high waistline; sleeveless; straight skirt; knee length. B. Black silk/worsted blazer jacket; white notched collar; 3 domed rhinestone buttons with bound buttonholes at center front closure; two shaped flaps for mock pockets; straight sleeves with white facings and 2 rhinestone buttons at cuffs.
This item was created by Oscar de la Renta for Jane Derby. -
Two piece ensemble
A. Peach silk chiffon sheath underdress; narrow spaghetti straps; straight skirt; full evening length; lined; rolled hem. B. Peach silk chiffon with gold damask caftan overdress; jewel neckline; mid-calf length in front, full length in back; rolled hem; gold overcast finish on neck and sleeves.
From Oscar de la Renta's Spring/Summer 1983 collection.