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Evening ensemble

Description: Evening gown of black lightweight wool and white mink. A) Bodice. Wide, bateau neckline with band of white mink. Sleeveless. Hip-length. Lined in black silk(?) Designer's label at center back neckline: "Balenciaga / 10 Avenue George V Paris" B) Skirt. Long, straight. floor-length. slightly eased skirt with piped waistband. 9" black zipper and hook & eye at center back of waist. Lined in black silk(?) No labels in skirt.
Date: 1967
Creator: Balenciaga, Cristobal, 1895-1972

Evening gown

Description: Evening gown of red velvet. Floor length with wide, rounded neckline with deep scoop in back and 3/4 raglan sleeves. 1/2" and 1/4" round pearl beads sewn 2" apart over entire dress. Full-length, natural waist A-line skirt with slight train. Zipper closure at center back. Unlined with bodice and sleeved interfaced in maroon silk chiffon. Designer's label at inside right side seam under arm: "EISA"
Date: 1960
Creator: Balenciaga, Cristobal, 1895-1972

Evening jacket

Description: Coat for evening of black cut velvet. Short length with round neck; long sleeves; single-breasted with six black, many faceted buttons. Black silk lining with 6\" wide piece from left side seam to right side seam to make coat fit in front and flare in back. Designer's label at center back neckline: "Balenciaga / 10, Avenue George V. Paris"
Date: 1960
Creator: Balenciaga, Cristobal, 1895-1972

Feather hat

Description: Evening hat of black silk satin and black ostrich feathers. Hat is formed as a black satin domed crown totally covered with black ostrich feathers, forming a cloud around the wearer's head. At front and running below feathers around head is a wide band of black silk satin with a bow at front center. Hat is lined in black silk.
Date: 1960/1968
Creator: Balenciaga, Cristobal, 1895-1972

Feather headpiece

Description: Headpiece constructed as small waterfall of pink coq feathers attached to very small wired oval frame with one inch wide wired extension to hold feathers higher atop head. No markings.
Date: 1964
Creator: Balenciaga, Cristobal, 1895-1972

Hat

Description: Hat of draped blue silk. Hat is constructed with an under-structure of a short black jersey covered cylindrical ring over which fits a tailored blue silk scarf, fitting around ring, and draping freely off the back. Inner ring with small comb attached to front inside, to help secure to wearer's head.
Date: 1960/1969
Creator: Balenciaga, Cristobal, 1895-1972

Hat

Description: Black satin toque hat. Cylindrical in form, with sides curving down along ears/temples. Slightly domed at top, and with an ornament at front consisting of a black satin bow and a group of curled black feathers. Label inside at back: "Balenciaga / 10 Avenue George V / Paris"
Date: 1960/1969
Creator: Balenciaga, Cristobal, 1895-1972

Hat

Description: Pamela/halo hat of coiled braided golden brown rough straw. The high, domed crown is encircled by the brim, which extends out slightly and then turns up vertically. The hat is unlined, with inner off-white grosgrain ribbon hatband.
Date: 1960/1968
Creator: Balenciaga, Cristobal, 1895-1972

Hat

Description: Cossack style hat with brown suede crown and wide band of sable fur around sides. Dark brown grosgrain headband; lined in brown silk.
Date: 1960/1965
Creator: Balenciaga, Cristobal, 1895-1972

Hat

Description: Slouch style hat of light beige wool felt. For daytime wear, the hat has a high, domed crown, encircled at the base by a band of the same felt with a bow at front right. The wide, floppy brim slopes downwards with a "dent" at back left edge. Unlined, the hat has an inner light beige grosgrain ribbon headband and is accompanied by two hatpins with self-covered with heads.
Date: 1960/1969
Creator: Balenciaga, Cristobal, 1895-1972

Hat

Description: Hat of chocolate brown silk in modified pillbox style with high crown and seven clustered sable fur tails hanging from each temple. Lined in brown net with dark brown grosgrain ribbon headband.
Date: 1960/1968
Creator: Balenciaga, Cristobal, 1895-1972

Hat

Description: Cossack-style hat of brown sable fur. Lined in black net with black grosgrain ribbon headband. Designer label sewn to headband: "Balenciaga / 10. Avenue George V. Paris"
Date: 1960/1968
Creator: Balenciaga, Cristobal, 1895-1972

Hat

Description: Very fine yellow straw calot crown. Breton hat with rolled upwards brim; Silk chiffon scarf encircles hatband, knotted at center back and cascades down back.
Date: 1965
Creator: Balenciaga, Cristobal, 1895-1972

Hat

Description: Halo hat of midnight blue velour with 2" rolled brim. High, seamless rounded crown. Navy grosgrain ribbon headband; comb for securing hat to head. Crown stamped: Morreton / Made in France Measurements: Side to Side: 25 cm. Front to Back: 25 cm. Height: 12 cm.
Date: 1960/1965
Creator: Balenciaga, Cristobal, 1895-1972

Hat

Description: Cocktail hat of black silk organza. Loosely draped bias from center front over rounded pillbox crown. Ends cross over and attach in back. Large black silk rose at center front.
Date: 1960
Creator: Balenciaga, Cristobal, 1895-1972

Hat

Description: Hat of navy blue felt. Casque style; close fitting, skull hugging type crown. Shaped on sides, high in front. White linen starched gardenia with gold color stamens attached at center front.
Date: 1960/1965
Creator: Balenciaga, Cristobal, 1895-1972

Hat

Description: Hat in turban style of draped silk fabric in green, pink, purple, yellow floral pattern with black background. High crown lined in black silk. Black grosgrain ribbon headband.
Date: 1960/1965
Creator: Balenciaga, Cristobal, 1895-1972

Hat

Description: Pillbox style cocktail hat of pink/gray mink. Ivory grosgrain ribbon headband. Lined in ivory acetate(?). Comb for securing hat to head.
Date: 1960/1968
Creator: Balenciaga, Cristobal, 1895-1972

Hat

Description: Cap style hat of navy blue wool. Crown is cylindrical with flattened top. Crescent shaped bill extends slightly to sides. Underside of bill is lined/faced with same wool. Crown is lined in stiffed off-white fine mesh with dark slate blue grosgrain ribbon headband.
Date: 1960/1968
Creator: Balenciaga, Cristobal, 1895-1972
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