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Lace blouse

Description: Blouse of ivory white lace embroidered on white tulle which is lined in ivory chiffon to 3 1/2" above hemline; short sleeves; round neckline with piped trim; floral motifs in diamond shape throughout; scalloped, lace trim; center-back button closure with fabric covered buttons.
Date: 1984
Creator: Jacks, Jay

Sheer blouse

Description: Blouse of sheer ivory organza with high, round neckline with pleated, ruffle collar (3 1/2") above hemline. Snap closure along left shoulder line. Straight, unstructured fit. Lets at hip.
Date: 1980/1989
Creator: Jacks, Jay

Coat and skirt

Description: Ensemble of blue and pink cotton rayon faille. A) Coat of bright blue cotton/rayon faille with substantial collar and wide long sleeves; welt pockets at sides; straight silhouette; mid-length; buttons of wood down front and one large button at each wrist; lined in pink faille. Designer label with size label at center back, size 40. B) Skirt of bright pink faille; knee length; pencil skirt has 1 1/2'' waistband and welt pockets at sides; left side zipper closure. Designer, size and care label… more
Date: 1985/1989
Creator: Saint Laurent, Yves

Day ensemble

Description: Ensemble of orange and off white silk. A) Jacket of orange and white vertical stripes, formed with clusters of very narrow orange stripes, and wider white stripes. Knee-length, loose and flowing, slit on both side seams from upper hips to hem. Long sleeves with dropped shoulder. CF opening with 6 buttons. Neckline has large triangular shaped extensions which form ruffles down front. Designer's label: "Judyhornby" Origin/Content/Care/Style label. Made in Italy, 100% silk. B) Top of orange and… more
Date: 1980/1985
Creator: Hornby, Judy

Silk print ensemble

Description: Ensemble of blue and white silk; (a) Jacket of blue and white silk; box jacket; no collar; v-cut neck; no buttons; hip length; shoulder pads; light blue silk lining; plaid print; (b) Skirt of blue and white silk; straight skirt; eased waist; 1\" waistband; side zipper and clasp; light blue lining; plaid print; (c) Blouse of blue and white silk; pullover style; no collar; short sleeves; shoulder pads; hip length; zipper center back; plaid print.
Date: 1985/1989
Creator: Simpson, Adele

Day dress

Description: Dress of white rayon with a black line floral print. Long sleeves; knee-length. Collarless; high neckline has a V in front. Black rayon skirt yoke is asymmetrical and gathers into waistline seam. Right shoulder panel is tightly gathered black rayon. Center back zipper. Label "Carolina Herrera" in back of collar. b) Belt of white rayon with black line floral print.
Date: 1980/1989
Creator: Herrera, Carolina

Wool dress

Description: Dress of navy blue wool; knee-length; scoop neck; 17 buttons down center back to waistline; invisible zipper below waist; three horizontal bands across bodice made of navy sheer nylon over flesh-colored fabric; long sleeves with 3 buttons and a nylon band at each vent.
Date: 1985/1989
Creator: Roehm, Carolyne

Drop-waist dress

Description: Dress of bubblegum pink silk. Long sleeves, wide round neckline finished with self bias, loose fitting princess line. Dropped waist falls at mid-thigh where there is a band of 1/2 inch bias. Skirt of three wide flounces falling to different lengths; top two flounces are asymmetrical being shorter on left, bottom flounce straight. Center back invisible zipper with hook and eye at top.
Date: 1985/1995
Creator: Herrera, Carolina

White evening ensemble

Description: Evening ensemble of off-white faux quilted fabric with plastic bead trim. A) Jacket. Rounded neckline. Long sleeves. Center front opening. Opening, neckline, cuffs, and four simulated pocket flaps on front all with ornate braid bands trim and white plastic ball fringe. Lined in cream silk(?). Designer label at inside back collar: "Bill Blass". Fabric label: "Made in USA / of Imported Fabric" Size label: "8" Care label - dry clean only ILGWU union label: "010910" B) Skirt. Matching. Full-lengt… more
Date: 1980/1989
Creator: Blass, Bill

Tunic blouse with skirt

Description: Skirt ensemble of floral print white silk in a red and black carnation motif. A) Tunic style top: loose fitting, princess-line, hip-length. Rounded neckline with full length set-in sleeves. Center back zipper closure with a hook&eye at the neckline. Piece lined in white silk chiffon. Label stitched beneath left armhole. Designer label: Givenchy / Made in France Couture number: 74746 (?) B) Skirt: matching, above-the-knee. fitted skirt. The skirt gathers front and back into a narrow waistband… more
Date: 1986/1988
Creator: Givenchy, Hubert de, 1927-2018

Lavender ensemble

Description: Woman's pale blue crepe back satin three piece evening ensemble. A) Jacket. Quilted with all over vertical stitching. Styled with stand collar at back with "V"-shaped front neckline; center front opening with no closure method. Padded shoulders. Long fitted sleeves. Straight, full cut with straight hemline. Mock stand pockets at each hip. Fully lined with pale blue plain weave lining fabric. B) Skirt. Medium length. Straight styling with fitted waistband and gathered skirt. Slit at left sid… more
Date: 1980/1983
Creator: Jayna

Day dress

Description: Dress of acetate/rayon blend in floral print of red, pink and yellow flowers on ivory background; wide, straight style. Below knee length; rounded neckline. Elbow length puffed sleeves with extended shoulder, 2” cuffs, and button closure. Center front button closure; buttons in raised rose design with barred buttonholes. Four patch pockets. Shoulder pads; unlined. Designer's label: "Ungaro / solo donna / Paris" Content/care tags with extra button at left side seam. Size "46/12" tag at base of … more
Date: 1980/1989
Creator: Ungaro, Emanuel

Dress

Description: Dress of eggshell white cotton. Maxi length. Wide, rounded neckline with extreme extended, dropped shoulders; bracelet length sleeves. Wide, straight sides have two metal toggle closures at each side which attach to a center back patch at the waist. Angled welt pockets at front sides. Unlined. Designer's label: "Plantation"
Date: 1980/1989
Creator: Miyake, Issey

Day dress

Description: Ensemble of dress and apron made from silk. A) Dress of white jacquard silk with small black print that looks like leaf shapes. Round neck with center back opening. Button and button loop closure down center back from neckline to waistline. Buttons covered in self fabric. Long sleeves with gathers at sleeve cap and above cuff. Cuff closure with three smaller matching buttons and button loops. Drop waistline with gathers in bodice. A-line skirt ending above knee. Designer label: "Scaasi / Bout… more
Date: Spring 1984
Creator: Scaasi, Arnold

Leopard skirt

Description: Skirt of Alcantara Ultrasuede in tan, olive green and yellow creating oversize leopard motif across front and side, waistband, zipper closure, unlined. Motif and applique by Rodolfo Contreras, skirt designed by Nicola Contreras.
Date: 1985
Creator: Contreras, Rodolfo & Contreras, Nicola

Double-breasted dress

Description: Dress of light pink cotton-rayon blend, double-breasted style with two gently arching rows of white buttons, a bertha of white cotton with hand-crocheted lace-like detail on the edge, the bertha creating a v-shaped neckline, sleeveless, halter neckline with low rounded open back, drop waist, full pleated skirt, tea length, unlined. Labels: NJ, fabric care tag, fabric content tag, size 6.
Date: 1989
Creator: Johnson, Nancy

"Tea Time Treasures" dress

Description: "Tea Time Treasures" day dress of light brown, off white, ecru, or tea-colored dress of ramie-cotton blend with Battenburg lace details; deep surplice bodice creating v-neckline continuing to drop waist with insert of self with floral openwork lace at top, wide collar trimmed with petal-like lace over shoulder seams and continuing to drop waistline, short sleeves trimmed in wide bands of lace, wide band (hip band) at drop waist with pleated skirt, tea length, unlined. Label: "Nancy Johnson," an… more
Date: 1987
Creator: Johnson, Nancy

Skirt ensemble

Description: Evening skirt ensemble: A) Blouse of pink organza with four-layered, oversized collar and cuffs. Wide, elasticized neckline. Center front closure of four hemispherical large rhinestone studded buttons; bound buttonholes. Cuffs close with two smaller matching buttons and loops. Designer's label: "Travilla" B) Full length skirt in clear sequin-covered, large pink and blue floral print. Under layer of pink organza; lined in pink acetate. Center back zipper closure.
Date: 1985/1999
Creator: Travilla, William

Skirt suit

Description: Skirt suit of yellow boucle wool with black silk trim on jacket. A) Jacket is slightly fitted. Hip-length, long sleeves. Center front opening with six gold-tone buttons and single snap at banded neckline. Sleeves with three matching buttons and turned-back cuffs. Two functional flap pockets at hips; two false flaps at bust. Flaps, cuff turn-backs, and collar with black silk facings. Lined in yellow silk with gold chain weight at hemline. Designer's label: “Chanel / Boutique” Size/origin/cont… more
Date: 1980/1989
Creator: Chanel (Firm)

Evening dress

Description: Evening dress ensemble of ivory silk and white crocheted floral lace. A) Evening dress of white, crocheted, silk, floral lace over ivory chiffon; strapless with a trim of ivory satin at top; body skimming silhouette; full-length with dipped hem in back. B) Jacket of double faced ivory silk satin with open-front and shawl collar extends to hem; long dolman sleeves extend to hem with gauntlet cuff with 2 ½” slit. Size 6
Date: 1985/1995
Creator: Dennis, Pamela

Day dress

Description: Dress and belt. A) Dress of white and black ribbed silk/cotton blend. Dropped 6" sleeves are in black; bottom 12" of skirt is black. Main body is white in sheath style. Side opening on the left with 4 black buttons. Slit pocket on right side of dress. Shoulder pads. Unlined. Designer's label at center back neckline: "Bill Blass / Collection III" Size "10" tag at base of designer label. Cleaning instructions tag at right side seam on hem panel. B) Belt of black satin; 1" wide.
Date: 1980/1989
Creator: Blass, Bill
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