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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. -
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, 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 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. 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. -
Two piece ensemble
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
A. White printed cotton/lycra blouse with all-over brown spots; deep V-neckline; sleeveless cap sleeves, square at bottom; 6 inch wide attached bias band to form small waistline. B. White printed cotton/lycra skirt with all-over brown spots; gathered onto waistband; pockets in side seams; side zipper closure. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
Two piece ensemble
A. Navy blue and white print brocade dress; large round collar with red knit trim; short sleeves; front panel skirt; 3 inch wide navy and red attached belt. B. Navy blue and white print brocade jacket; collarless; 3/4 length sleeves; hip length.
This item was created by Ronald Amey for Burke-Amey. -
Two piece ensemble
A. Off-white silk shantung dress in beige and brown geometric print; sleeveless; two bows at center front neckline; flat bow at center front waistline; pleated and draped skirt; underlined in white silk taffeta. B. Off-white silk shantung jacket in beige and brown geometric print; round Peter Pan collar with ties under collar to form bow; 3/4 length set-in cuffed sleeves; additional panel of white silk taffeta with 3 rows of horsehair in back; lined in silk taffeta; mink trim at bottom; short length. -
Two piece ensemble
A. Blue, purple, and pink floral print silk chiffon evening gown; bow tie neckline; short loose kimono sleeves; fitted waist; A-line skirt; long; center front placket on bodice with covered buttons. B. Blue, purple, and pink floral print silk chiffon evening jacket; tuxedo front with black binding; 3/4 length puffed sleeves; hip length; lined in black taffeta.
Worn by Julilly House Kohler.Tags 1930s, 1940s, black, blue, chiffon, evening gown, evening wear, floral, jacket, Julilly House Kohler, Kohler, pink, purple, silk -
Two piece ensemble
A. Black crepe jumpsuit; satin trim around neckline and armholes; sleeveless; princess seaming; long pants; wide-legged; center back zipper and hook and eye closure. B. White quilted wool bolero jacket; short sleeves; center front black plastic zipper closure; black satin trim around neckline, sleeves, and hem; wavy hemline at back; black and white gingham lining; peplum type shape at back. -
Two piece ensemble
A. Black satin oversized pullover blouse; standing collar; slit at the neckline; short kimono sleeves with turned-back cuffs lined in emerald green silk satin; slits at sides; not lined; hip length. B. Black silk satin wrap-around skirt; contour waistband; two large emerald green silk satin buttons in front waistline; tucks in front; hem bound with bias strips; short length.
Worn by donor, Cyma Rubin. -
Two piece ensemble
A. Black floral lace evening dress with stitched tape lace design in red, green, lavender, and white; contrast lavender bodice; fit and flare; scoop neckline; cap sleeves; natural waistline; scalloped hem. B. Black floral lace evening jacket with stitched tape lace design in red, green, lavender, and white; fitted; peplum effect; scoop neckline; long straight sleeves; scalloped hem on sleeves and peplum. -
Two piece ensemble
A. Black worsted wool blouse; jewel neckline with 1.5 inch band; princess seaming ends with mock button closure and flared hem; 6 covered button and bound buttonhole center back closure; long sleeves; lined with china silk. B. Black worsted wool skirt; straight silhouette; double front trouser pleats; knee length; lined with china silk.