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Halter-neck dress

Description: Evening dress of black silk. Full length, wrap around style with sheath skirt. Mimicking a tuxedo-style, menswear-inspired dress. Sleeveless; halter inspired neckline with peak lapel. Left side front has waist seam; right side front has three angles tucks with hook & eye closure. Large round plastic button covers tucks (now missing). Lined in black silk; petersham of matching black silk. 28" waist. Designer's label: Yves Saint Laurent / rive gauche / Made in France / Paris Evidence of tags cut … more
Date: 1995/2005
Creator: Saint Laurent, Yves

Floral slingbacks

Description: Sling-back heeled pumps of pale yellow silk printed with pastel green and orange abstract floral design. Designed with pointed toe, slightly squared at tip. Single sling-back strap around heel. Gold leather interior. 3" heel of modified stiletto style, with square cross-section. Designer's stamp in each: "Rene Mancini / Paris" and 'Fait Main". Stamped on sole of each: "37"
Date: 1990/1999
Creator: Mancini, Rene & Givenchy, Hubert de, 1927-2018

Pumps

Description: Pair of tan linen platform pumps. Heavy-weight tan linen uppers with rounded throat. 3 3/8" modified continental heel, the heel and platform covered in taupe leather. Sole of black leather. Inner lining of gold metallic leather on all but inner heels, those lined with off-white leather. Stamped in each shoe: "Yves Saint Laurent". Stamped on sole: "Leather / Leder / Cuir / Guoid" in hide border; "Made in Italy"; "M"; "7". Size 7; 23 cm. long; 8 cm. at widest; 15cm. at highest; Heel: 8.5 cm. (3 3… more
Date: 1990/1999
Creator: Saint Laurent, Yves

Slingback pumps

Description: Pair of light taupe and black leather platform sling-back pumps. Uppers of light taupe leather with black leather toe cap and black-leather platform. Sling-back strap has leather-covered elastic section at center back. 3 1/4" modified continental heel covered in black leather. Stamped in each shoe: "Yves Saint Laurent". Stamped on sole: "Leather / Leder / Cuir / Guoid" in hide border; "Made in Italy"; "M"; "7". Size: 7; 23 cm. long; 8 cm. at widest; 16 cm. at highest; Heel: 8.5 cm. (3 1/4") hig… more
Date: 1990/1999
Creator: Saint Laurent, Yves

Jacket

Description: Suit jacket of black wool. Single breasted with notched lapel; lower half of collar of black satin. Welted pockets of black satin at 45 degree angles with extra welt pocket at left front breast. Closure of one large sequin button with bound buttonhole. Long suit sleeves with pointed cuffs of satin and faux vent with three sequined nonfunctioning buttons and bound buttonholes. Lined in black acetate/rayon blend. Designer's label: Yves Saint Laurent / Rive Gauche / Made in France / Paris Retailer… more
Date: 1985/1989
Creator: Saint Laurent, Yves

Ensemble

Description: Ensemble of velvet, silk, rayon, and wool A) Bolero jacket. Black crushed velvet cropped jacket edged at throat, cuffs, hem, and center front opening with wide blue cording with black cord at edge, which also forms large loops on either side of bust and shoulders. Double line of black cording at cuffs. Fully lined in light pink acetate/rayon blend. Edging on inside as well as outside. Internal shoulder pads. Designer's label inside at back collar: "Yves Saint Laurent / rive gauche"; Made in /… more
Date: 1980/1989
Creator: Saint Laurent, Yves

Figured vest

Description: Men’s vest of silk/acetate blend with eight-pointed star, round laurel leaf, and rope filigree motif. Five button closure with black cotton trim. Welt pockets with zipper closures. Back is black silk quilted with red/brown topstitching, vent at center back, bottom hem with two snap closures. Sleeveless with generous armscyes. Bottom hem ribbed cotton knit of varying patterns. Label at center back neckline: “Matsuda / Nicole Toyko Japan / Made in Japan Fabrique au Japon” Fabric content label.
Date: 1980/1995
Creator: Matsuda, Mitsuhiro

Jacket

Description: Jacket of aqua, navy, red, and brown wool houndstooth tweed. Double breasted with two large patch pockets at bottom and one smaller patch pocket at left breast. All pockets have button closure. Notched lapel. Lined in brown synthetic; belt loops at waist. Designer label: Yves Saint Laurent / rive gauche / Made in France / Paris B) Belt of brown leather. Rectangular, leather covered buckle.
Date: 1980/1989
Creator: Saint Laurent, Yves

Jeweled jacket

Description: Bolero style jacket of black leather trimmed with large green, orange, yellow, and red faux jewels. Neckline, opening and hem heavily jeweled. Long sleeves with long vents and closure of four large cabochon jewels. Front is curved; waist length. Lined in black satin. Designer label: Yves Saint Laurent / rive gauche / Made in France / Paris Evidence of (size?) label removed below designer label.
Date: 1980/1989
Creator: Saint Laurent, Yves

Dress

Description: Dress of olive brown, green, orange, and black plaid wool challis. Trimmed with brown yarn fringe at collar, yoke and hem. Standing collar; gathered to yoke front and back. Knee length. Center front placket closure with seven buttons; long shirt sleeves with button cuff. Side slit pockets. Unlined. Designer label: Saint Laurent / rive gauche / Made in France / Paris Evidence of label removed below designer label.
Date: 1978
Creator: Saint Laurent, Yves

Evening ensemble

Description: Woman's two-piece evening ensemble of black velvet. A) Jacket of black velvet with black woven band trim at center front opening, neckline, and hem. Styled with "V"-shaped front neckline and center front closure of three circular, slightly domed, faceted black buttons with loops. Dropped shoulder seams with gathers. Padded shoulders. Long full sleeves with gathered caps. Straight cut bodice with slits at sides. Belt loops- no belt. Lined with black fabric. Designer's label: Saint Laurent / ri… more
Date: 1970/1979
Creator: Saint Laurent, Yves

Pink silk slip

Description: Slip of pink (peach) silk, embroidered with lace inserts and border trim - all handmade.; mid-thigh length; lace bust line and hem with row of pin tucks below bust; rosebud ribbon decoration at center-bust; 1/2" ribbon straps; off white flowers, dragonflies, & bugs embroidered F&B. Trousseau piece. Label: Boue Soeurs/ 9 Rue de la Paix/ Paris/ Expressly For/ Franklin Simon & Co.
Date: unknown
Creator: Boué Soeurs

[Place de Clichy]

Description: Photograph of the Place de Clichy in Paris, France. The intersection is visible in the foreground. White buildings surround the intersection. Cars are parked in front of buildings.
Date: unknown
Creator: Gough, Ray

Sailor suit

Description: Sailor suit of navy blue velvet. White sailor collar trimmed in double row of navy soutache. Long sleeves with white cuffs and matching double row of navy soutache. Knicker pants attach to top at buttons on waist; zipper fly front below waistband. Retailer's label: "Au Chat Botté / New York"
Date: 1970
Creator: Au Chat Botté

Skirt suit

Description: Skirt ensemble of gold wool with woven stripe. A) Fitted suit jacket with notched lapel. One breast welt pocket on left side, two bound pockets on lower half (unopened). Single-breasted, two-button closure. Full length suit sleeves with vented cuffs and faux closure of two buttons. Back is plain with center seam. Lined in gold; padded shoulders. Label: Régine France / 4 Av. du Président Wilson Paris / 359.08.36 Size/care/content tags. B) Skirt of matching wool. Straight style with two buttons … more
Date: 1970/1979
Creator: France, Regine

Dress ensemble

Description: Three piece cocktail suit of black quilted silk damask. a) Sleeveless tunic overdress in a sheath style that overlaps in back with three covered buttons at center back. b) Matching skirt that hangs 8 inches below dress. c) Matching jacket with bermuda collar. Double breasted with three double rows of braided buttons and straight fitted sleeves. Designer's label: "Givenchy / Paris" Handwritten couture label underneath designer's label: "28554" Costumer's tag: "Don. Mrs. Audrey Hepburn"
Date: Autumn 1964
Creator: Givenchy, Hubert de, 1927-2018

Embroidered jacket

Description: Evening jacket of black, white, pink , and green embroidered net with chenille trim. Short loose jacket wide neck, fake fur edging around entire garment and at botom of three quarter length sleeve cut in kimona style. Trimmed with beaded ribbon straw embroidery. Designer's label: "Givenchy / Paris"; "Made In / Paris". Handwritten couture number behind designer's label: "8983"(?) "Made In France"
Date: 1961
Creator: Givenchy, Hubert de, 1927-2018

Embellished pumps

Description: Pumps of black velour with squared toe and covered chunky 2" heel. Toe of pumps have rectangular detail with grey lined seed beads and crystal rhinestones. Leather interior. Left: Givenchy / René Mancini / Paris Right: Made in Italy / Expressly / for /Lou Lattimore
Date: 1960/1969
Creator: Mancini, Rene

Embellished pumps

Description: Pumps of brown velour with squared toe and covered chunky 2" heel. Toe of pump has rectangular detail with grey lined seed beads and nine crystal rhinestones. Leather interior; suede bottom. Left: Givenchy / Rene Mancini / Paris Right: Made In Italy / Expressly / For / Lou Lattimore
Date: 1960/1969
Creator: Mancini, Rene

Robe

Description: A) Bathrobe of purple velvet lined with purple satin. Standing collar, two pockets. Rolled cuffs of matching purple satin. Designer's label at inside left side seam: Made in France / Modele / Depose / By Cadolle / 14 Rue Cambon Paris B) Matching tie sash in purple satin.
Date: 1960
Creator: Cadole

Feathered hat

Description: Turban style hat of sienna taffeta striped with velvet over a crown of black velvet. Pheasant quills as trim on front. Lined in black with brown grosgrain ribbon headband. Elastic band for securing hat to wearer's head. Designer's label: "à Paris / Maud et Nano / 107 Faubourg St. Honoré" Tag attached to designer's label: "Made in France"
Date: 1947
Creator: Maud et Nano

Evening bolero jacket

Description: Bolero style evening jacket of off-white wool. Front opening is heavily embroidered in metal thread, beads and rhinestones. Long sleeves. Closure of two gold tone spherical buttons and loops at hem. Lined in white crepe; shoulder pads. Designer Label: Bruyère / 22, Place Vendôme. Paris
Date: 1935/1939
Creator: Bruyère, Marie-Louise

The Royal Arms Jubilant

Description: Queen Victoria, a lion picking his teeth, a unicorn, coat of arms, champagne, flags, meat on a platter, seascape, boats in the distance are all pictured in this satirical cartoon from the weekly magazine, St. Stephen's Review.
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Date: 1887
Creator: Mecham, William

Evening slippers

Description: Ladies dainty evening/bridal slippers of ivory silk satin. Handcrafted with square toe and minute bow at throat of shoe. Straight soles. Ribbon ties (missing on left shoe). Designer/Country: J. Thalabas / France Paper label inside shoe:  "J. Thalabas, / Cordonnier de Paris, / 77 South 8th St., / 2 doors below Walnut, / Philadelphia."
Date: 1840/1959
Creator: Thalabus, J.
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