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Coat Ensemble
Coat of yellow wool and dress of blue silk with yellow dots.
Coat ensemble
Ensemble of blue jersey knit wool and orange wool (a)Shirt of blue jersey knit; long sleeves; double breasted; pockets below bust; gold tone Chanel buttons down CF are enclosed; (b) Skirt of blue jersey knit; straight cut; knee length; (c) Jacket of orange basket weave variation wool; no collar; blue jersey trims neckline, CF, sleeve cuff and pockets; pockets under bust with gold tone Chanel buttons; (d) Coat of same orange wool as jacket; mid-calf length; large pockets at hips; gold tone Chanel buttons.
Cocktail coat
Cocktail coat of brown wool with sable trim around hem, collar and down front opening. Open front with 3/4 sleeves. Lined in brown silk. Tag at bottom right hem: "SRA: DE / OSBORNE / 964" Second tag at bottom right hem: "8"
Cocktail coat
Cocktail coat of black silk faille with stand away collar. Sleeves gathered to midway between elbow and wrist; two huge patch pockets on either side of center-front; back and sleeves gather from yoke resembling artist's smock; below knee-length.
Cocktail Dress
Cocktail dress of black silk gazar. The halter-style neckline of the dress ends in straps at center back of the fitted, dropped-waist bodice. The skirt is a semi-full, gathered, mid-thigh length. There is a boned inner bodice of black silk tulle with bust pads, grosgrain bust and waist stays fastening with hooks-and-eyes, an elaborate closure involving halter drape and inner and outer zippers down the left sideseam and five snaps that secure the halter panel and disguise the zipper. Fully lined in black chiffon.
Cocktail Dress
Cocktail dress of fuschia (cranberry) silk with black feather print; bodice has round neckline and three-quarter length sleeves; skirt is knee-length and very full, gathered at waist and covered by a short piece of self fabric.
Cocktail Dress
Cocktail dress of yellow lace and organza. The strapless, knee-length dress is of yellow inlay Spanish lace, with a slim line skirt that gathers at empire waist. It has a center back zipper with hook & eye closure at top. The bodice has a built-in corset-like support of boning and white net with white grosgrain ribbon waist band, the whole securing at back with 8 hook & eye closures. Lined in yellow silk. A removable, wide band of pleated yellow organza with tapered ends embellished with matching lace appliqués attaches with hooks and eyes at the waist of the dress, giving the effect of a narrow stole. The dress also has an accompanying very large matching yellow organza stole/wrap with matching lace appliqués at each end.
Cocktail dress
Dress ensemble of red lace with dark brown and metallic gold embroidery in floral design. a) Dress. Calf length with rolled collar. Four-snap closure down center front. Elastic waistline. Long straight sleeves with band cuffs and snap closure. Scalloped hem. Unlined. Designer's label at center back neckline: "Miss Dior / Made in France" b) Skirt slip of red silk. Straight with 1" waistband. Center back closure of covered hook & eye on waistband and 2 snaps. Evidence of four removed darts. c) Belt of self-covered fabric. leather backed. 2" wide. Gold circle buckle with two hooks and three pairs of grommets for closure.
Cocktail dress
Black brocade dress with velvet bow. Fitted. princess-line. dropped waist bodice with rounded neckline and full-length set-in sleeves. Slashed wrist openings with three loops and covered buttons as the closures. Centerback zipper closure with a single hook&eye at the neckline. Hip-level seam with above-the-knee. fitted skirt and double row of poufs. The poufs are separated centerfront with a large black velvet bow. Yoke lining of black organdy. Designer's label at inside left side seam: "Givenchy / Made in France" Handwritten style tag underneath designer's label: "75670"
Cocktail dress
(a) Cocktail dress of black lace over tan organza with black organza ribbon trim. Knee length; top of bodice is black mesh; organza ribbon trim creates roses around bust and on skirt; tiers of organza ribbon on bottom section of skirt. Sleeveless. Center back zipper with one covered button at neck; lined in black heavy silk with boning in bodice and separate zipper. B) Underskirt of black polyester. Knee length; ruffled tier with stiffened hem. Snaps at center back.
Cocktail dress
Short dress of black silk chiffon, left bare shoulder, draped with bows on right shoulder.
Cocktail dress
A) Cocktail dress of black silk gazar. Bodice is sleeveless with round neckline. Yoke of black net. Below yoke layers of same material (not gathered) to waist. Full skirt composed of slight ruffles of same material. Knee length. B) Belt of same material with 2" buckle. Backed in black leather.
Cocktail Dress
Cocktail dress of sheer black silk chiffon and lace over tan silk lining.
Cocktail dress
Cocktail dress in princess style of pink and white silk floral print. Below knee length with 1-1/4" shoulder straps. Side panels wrap around and meet at center front and join with a bow of self 12" above hemline. Center back zipper with hook & eyes. Bodice has interior structure of white netting with boning, white grosgrain ribbon petersham and zipper. Lined in white organdy with weighted hem. Designer's label at left side seam of bodice: "Printemps-Ete 1952 / Christian Dior / Paris / Made In France" and stamped "17608" Couture number label under designer label: "34343 Boulinerin (?)"
Cocktail dress
Rust silk and black velvet cocktail dress. Fitted. dropped waist. black velvet bodice with plunging V-neck and 1/2-length sleeves. Neckline and sleeves bound in black satin. Three. tiered. shirred reddish/rust silk ruffles over a black velvet knee-length skirt base. Each ruffle edged with black velvet and backed with burnished bronze silk. Centerback zipper closure with hook&eye at neckline. Black chiffon inner yoke lining front and back. Label stitched over left back seam.
Cocktail dress
Evening/cocktail dress of black and white satin. Long torso fitted top. Sleeveless, with wide boat neck of black satin. Zipper down the back. Full harem skirt of black, white, and grey striped and dotted silk with one large black satin bow at hip line and another bow of same at the hem of the short, "balloon" style skirt. Designer's label at left inside seam: "Boutique / Christian Dior / Paris" and "Made in France".
Cocktail dress
Cocktail dress with belt of red brocade with gold metallic pattern of reptile skin.
Cocktail Dress
Cocktail dress of navy blue (with slight purple overtones) lace.
Cocktail dress
Cocktail dress of off-white tulle over crepe and off-white embroidered grape clusters of knotted floss and satin stitch leaves. Wide bateau neckline and elbow length sleeve cuffs have mass of smaller clusters. Off-white satin ribbon tie at waist, tied to the side (on the hip). Lined in off-white satin. Labels: "La Boutique" "10" "Made in France / No.1341 Size 10 / Col. White / Cotton 100% / Tulle de Nylon" "Made / In France"
Cocktail Dress
Cocktail dress of black silk crepe with black and white coq feathers at hem.
Cocktail dress
a) Cocktail dress of teal blue/green satin. Fitted princess-line dress with open V-neck and long sleeves. Contrasting midnight blue velvet collar and turn back cuffs. Zipper closure from left underarm to hip. Back waist seam. Piece lined with teal silk chiffon. Boned inner bodice of white tulle lined with teal chiffon. Zipper closure down left side with white grosgrain waist and rib stays. Label stitched beneath left armhole: "Givenchy/Made in France" Couture Number: 76756 b) Belt: matching teal satin with faux covered buckle. Hook&grommet closure. Black leather backing.
Cocktail dress
Cocktail dress of black shirred velvet. Strapless, fitted above-the-knee length sheath with scalloped hemline. Center back zipper closure with a single hook&eye at the neckline. Boned. Black silk lining with bust and waist stays. Designer's label at center front of waist stay: "Boutique / Givenchy / Paris / Made in France"
Cocktail dress
A: Evening gown with black velvet skirt and gold sequined bodice, strapless, vertical bust darts, natural waist, center back black zipper, midi length. Designer label: Jacques Fath Paris. B: Belt of black patent leather, wide, with rectangular covered buckle (perhaps not original to ensemble)
Cocktail Dress
Cocktail dress of beige wool crepe with faux black Astrakhan.
Cocktail Dress
Cocktail dress of dark navy blue silk satin. Strapless with fitted bodice. Open pleats over bust with mock bow and attached 14'' wide stole lined with silk organza which drapes over right shoulder and down back. Straight skirt with small inverted pleats at each hip bone, 23 1/2'' long from waist. Center back 24'' zipper closing with hook and eye at top and waist line. French netting, boned bustier with black grosgrain ribbon and hook & eye closure on inside. Skirt is lined to hip front and back with navy taffeta. Designer's label at center front bottom of bustier: "Christian Dior Original / Made In U.S.A. / Christian Dior - New York, Inc. / Trademark" Retailer's label to left of designer's label: "Neiman-Marcus"
Cocktail dress
Cocktail dress of black silk brocade with a wide portrait collar and plunging V'ed back neckline; short kimono sleeves cut with wedge shaped gussets; centerback opening secured with five tailored buttonholes and five covered shank buttons supplemented with two hook&eyes at the point of the back neckline; hook&eyes are disguised with a drooping looped bow; horizontal empire seam at bust level with draped fullness over the bust; semi-full, bell shaped, knee-length skirt with deep, turned, bound hem; skirt is darted through the waist, boned inner bodice/bustier of matching black silk brocade; centerback zipper closure with a black silk faille placket secured at the top and bottom with hook&eyes; inner bodice is lined in black silk crepe chiffon; black grosgrain waist stay secured with a single hook&eye; attached, gored, knee-length, black horsehair petticoat with black silk lining. Label located inside right sideseam of bodice lining.
Cocktail dress
Cocktail dress of black silk taffeta with black trim. Low V-neck front and back, elbow length sleeves. Extremely narrow foundation skirt in "Hobble Skirt" style, with pleated overskirt caught up underneath. The front is decorated with cord decoration, the back is plain. No label found, attrib from Donor's description.
Cocktail ensemble
Cocktail ensemble of pale blue and gold brocade. a) Pale blue and gold brocade dress with 3/4 sleeves. Lined in pale aqua blue silk. Front snap closure. Designer Label: "EISA" b) Peplum underskirt hem faced with matching brocade and topped with same silk as lining of dress.
Cocktail ensemble
Cocktail ensemble of black wool crepe and silk faille. A) Cocktail dress of black wool crepe with black silk faille ruffled bodice. Strapless. Below-knee length. Left side zipper opening. Designer's label at center back: "Balenciaga / 10, Avenue George V. Paris" Stamped couture number tag under designer label: "5366" B) Cape of matching black silk faille. Collared with tie at center front. Elbow length. C) Rectangular belt of black silk faille for dress; 2" wide. Strapless. black faille dress with wool skirt and separate short.full.gathered black silk cape.
Cocktail ensemble
Evening ensemble of beige and gold Chinese floral patterned lamé. a) Tunic top of padded beige and gold Chinese floral patterned lamé. Bateau neckline; sleeveless. Two inch band of self at hemline trimmed with self fabric bow at center front. Lined in beige silk crepe with weighted hem. Designer's label at right side seam: "Balenciaga / 10. Avenue George V. Paris" Handwritten style number under designer's label: "53299" b) Knee length, straight skirt of beige and gold Chinese floral patterned lamé. Waistband and yoke of gold, metallic organza. Center back zipper with 3 hook & eye closures at waistband. Lined in matching metallic gold organza. c) Full length straight skirt of of beige and gold Chinese floral patterned lamé. Waistband and yoke of cream silk crepe. Center back zipper with 2 hook & eye closures at waistband. Kick pleat at center back hemline. Lined in matching cream silk crepe.
Cocktail ensemble
Cocktail dress and coat ensemble of black silk brocade in chrysanthemum design. A) Cocktail dress in shift style of black silk brocade. Slightly fitted in front with wide flaring back. Rounded neckline. Sleeveless with wide openings and bows of self at top of shoulders. V- shaped back with center closure of hook & eye and snaps. Knee length. Unlined. B) Matching coat of black silk brocade. Knee length; elbow length dolman sleeves. Notched collar. Center front closure of hook & eye at gathered empire waist. Vertical welt pockets. Lined in black silk. Designer's label at center back neckline: "Balenciaga / 10, Avenue George V. Paris" Style number under designer label: "71.386" (?)
Cocktail Ensemble
Cocktail ensemble of golden orange silk.
Cocktail Hat
Cocktail hat of draped brown silk. The hat, reminiscent of a turban, is a soft crown construction, gathered into horizontal folds at front with a rhinestone set clip shaped as an "8", one "s" curve set with rectangular stones, the other with three rows of circular stones. Interior lined in brown mesh, with inner black grosgrain ribbon hatband. At front of inner hatband is attached small comb to help secure hat to wearer's head. Accompanied by a small hatpin, the head covered with same fabric.
Cocktail hat
Cocktail hat of black velvet. The hat has a high, cylindrical crown with flattened top, and a wide brim which curves downwards. Around the base of the crown is tied a wide piece of black net veiling tied to a bow at back. The veiling "pools" on the sides and front of the brim and extends down to cover wearer's face. The brim is lined with the same velvet. Crown is lined in black satin with an inner black grosgrain ribbon headband. Designer's label: "Givenchy / Paris" / "Made in / France"
Cocoon blouse
Oversized cocoon blouse of orange linen with dolman sleeves. Mock blouse and bound front placket and hem. Designer Label: Claude Montana / Made in Italy / Paris
Convertible dress
Dress of wool in vertical stripes in varying widths of black and teal with horizontal white stripe.
Coordinated ensemble
Coat ensemble of purple and gray novelty twill yarn. A) Coat. Single breasted with button closure. Ankle length; long Convertible collar. Lined in gray silk; shoulder pads. B) Blouse of purple silk. Long sleeves with ruffle collar and cuffs. With narrow tie. Designer's label: Louis Féraud / Paris C) Vest matching novelty yarn. Single breasted with welt pockets at sides. Lined in gray silk. D) Skirt of matching novelty yarn. Below knee length. Left side zipper closure. Lined in gray silk.
Cotton blouse
Top of black cotton. V neckline in front with ruched keyhole at base in rounded yoke sweeps across the top of both sleeves on front and back. At base of yoke on center back there is a circul ruched keyhole that ties at the top; the back is open from the top of this hole to hook-and-eye closure at center of rounded back neckline. Portion beneath yoke on both sides is thin ribbed knit. No lining.
Cotton petticoat
Petticoat of white cotton batiste. Fitted at waist and bell shaped/flaired below knees ; slightly trained in back. Fine insertion lace in 2-1/2" waves for ribbon insertion. Many rows of narrow inserted lace, 4" band of white embroidery in leaf motif and lace edged hem.
Court ensemble
Man's three-piece suit of striped green velvet. A) Coat with extensive silk floral embroidery. Covered embroidered button and braid trim. Flap pockets. Lined in tan silk. B) Waistcoat of tan silk matching lining of coat with matching embroidery. Small embroidered covered buttons. Backed in linen. C) Breeches with matching embroidery at lower bands.
Cropped jacket
Cropped jacket of ribbed navy blue wool blend. Wide notched lapel. Puffed long sleeves with rolled cuffs. Seam center back. Fully lined in blue; shoulder pads. Designer Label: Saint Laurent / rive gauche / Made in France / Paris
Cropped jacket
Jacket of black wool tweed in cropped style. Standing collar extending down front with tiny lapels at waist; princess line front. Long sleeves with hidden tab closure and three non-functional buttons. No closures; shoulder pads; lined in burgundy silk. Designer label: Yves Saint Laurent / rive gauche "Made in France" label at center back; evidence of label removed at left side.
Cropped jacket
Short cropped jacket of black velvet embellished with black silk braid, beads and sequins in reptile design. Black satin lapels; long sleeves. Designer's label: "Haute Couture / Givenchy" Couture number behind designer's label: "82309"
Day coat
Cocktail coat of silk faille with paintbrush-style wide horizontal stripes of aqua green and white. Knee-length with 3/4 sleeves. Buttonless. Lining of white silk faille. Designer's Label: " Balenciaga / 10, Avenue George V. Paris" Handwritten label at bottom left hem: 6 or 9 (unsure) Handwritten label at bottom left hem below above label: "SRA: DE- / OSBORNE / 965"
Day Coat
Summer day coat of black and white hand printed stem and leaf pattern ribbed pique.
Day Dress
Day dress of red ribbed wool. Squared neckline; 3/4 length sleeves. Set-in waistline with attached 1-1/2" wraparound belt that closes in back with 2 hook & eyes and a snap. Below knee length. Center front opening with 7 hook & eyes on waistband and 7 red, circular, plastic buttons and bound buttonholes below waistband. Lined in red silk; bodice lining is sleeveless with center front zipper closure. Designer's label at right seam of bodice lining: "Automne-Hiver 1953 / Christian Dior / Paris / Made in France" and stamped on designer's label: "36416" Style number label under designer's label, illegible: "--6--4"
Day dress
Dress of cream wool crepe. Below knee length with 13" side slits; Long sleeves. Mock collar with right side curving to asymmetrical placket with 5 large circular black plastic buttons ending at natural waist at center front. Center back invisible zipper with 2 hook & eyes. Lined in cream synthetic fabric.
Day Dress
Day dress and underskirt of olive green shantung silk . a) Shirt waist style dress of olive green shantung silk. Knee-length. Round neckline; princess seams; gathered natural waist. Buttons down center front of bodice with a snap at the neckline; covered buttons with bound buttonholes. Left side seam zipper closure from underarm to upper thigh; underarm gussets. Two slit double welt pockets on left and right; 3/4 length sleeves. Attached self tie belt at center back waist. Unlined; 26" waist. Designer's label at inside right: "EISA" b) Unattached straight underskirt. Upper panel of white silk; lower panel of olive green shantung silk. Left side zipper with a hook and eye; folded hem. Unlined.
Day Dress
A) Day dress of red/orange chiffon printed with design of square polka dots. Modified shirtwaist style with wrap around closure. Below knee length; short sleeves with 1" cuffs. B) Belt of black velvet. No labels in either item.
Day Dress
Day dress of blue silk with white dots and white linen collar and cuffs.
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