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Shawl
White net shawl with silver metallic flat foil patterns; motifs of trees, diamonds, and churches with crosses; Assuit textile; 35 inches by 78 inches.
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Shawl
Black cotton net Assuit shawl with sterling silver geometric designs; 36.5 inches by 88 inches.
Purchased in Egypt, likely during the donor's trip there with her family in 1926.
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Shawl
Beige cotton net Assuit shawl; cotton net base with sterling silver geometric design; 32.5 inches by 89 inches.
Purchased in Egypt, likely during the donor's trip there with her family in 1926.
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Shawl
Multicolored paisley jacquard wool shawl; predominantly red with green, yellow gold, light blue, and black; 8 inch by 8 inch black center; two sides have black fringe; 71 inches by 72 inches.
From donor's maternal great grandmother, Mrs. Wayne Sawyer, who was part of the Crafts family from Vermont. Shawl was manufactured in Paisley, Scotland and imported by Lewis Jones, importer of fine shawls. First owner of the shawl was Mrs. Chapman Crafts.
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Shawl
Multicolored paisley jacquard woven wool shawl; aqua, red, green, gold, pink, and black; sunburst-shaped red central medallion; 60.5 inches by 136.5 inches.
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Shawl
Red paisley wool shawl; design in red, yellow-orange, gray, and black; asymmetrical black central medallion measures 15 inches by 10 inches; 61 inches by 120 inches; bright colors appear to be aniline dyes.
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Shawl
Red paisley jacquard woven wool shawl; traditional pattern in red, aqua, orange, white, and pink; white central medallion measures 24 inches by 44 inches; 61.5 inches by 121 inches.
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Shawl
Black wool shoulder shawl; multicolored jacquard edges; 5 inches wide with self-fringe; embroidered flowers in red and green above edges; shawl is figured so both right side of edges shown when worn; 59.5 inches by 59.5 inches; English or Scottish origin.
The first two images show the front, the third image is a detail shot of a corner, and the fourth image shows the shawl on a form. -
Shawl
Dark olive green paisley wool shawl; rectangular; bands of paisley design alternating with bands of dark olive green; 2.5 inch fringe applied on all sides; reversible; large tears; fading in spots; one tear has been repaired; 66 inches by 72 inches.
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Cocktail dress
Black rayon and sequin cocktail dress; dutch collar; 5 seams extending from center front neck outwards to waist before turning into pleats; additional small pleat on either side near side seam; black sequins mimic the shape of a bolero jacket, rounded at the front and extending down the long sleeves, with the hem being the faux "hem"; 1.5 inch wide cuffs made of self-fabric; 22.5 inch long center back zipper closure; collar connects to itself in back with hook and eye; above the knee length. Tag: "Geoffrey Beene, New York". -
Stole C hanging
C. Black chenille stole; 18 inch long chenille fringe.
Worn with dress (Object ID #1985.263.a). Another stole (Stole B, Object ID #1985.263.b) is also part of this outfit.
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Stole B hanging
B. Black chenille stole; crochet type; 8 inch long chenille fringe.
Worn with dress (Object ID #1985.263.a). Another stole (Stole C, Object ID #1985.263.c) is also part of this outfit.
Worn by Mona von Bismarck. -
Detail of closure at crotch
Pink and blue print silk bodysuit; styled like a blouse on the upper torso; one button crotch panel; rolled pointed collar; long set-in sleeves.
Worn by Mona von Bismarck. -
Bodysuit
Pink and blue print silk bodysuit; styled like a blouse on the upper torso; one button crotch panel; rolled pointed collar; long set-in sleeves.
Worn by Mona von Bismarck. -
Blouse
Blue and beige print knit blouse; t-shirt style; bateau neckline; long fitted sleeves; dropped shoulder.
Worn by Mona von Bismarck. -
Blouse
Pink and black silk broadcloth blouse; shirt style; rolled pointed collar; long set-in sleeves.
Worn by Mona von Bismarck. -
Blouse
Blue and orange silk broadcloth blouse; very detailed print of map of Capri with blue ocean and orange land; rolled pointed collar; long set-in sleeves.
Worn by Mona von Bismarck.