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AL 00-3
This abstract painting is mostly black with some white vertical scrapes.
AJ 00-1
This oil painting on canvas is predominately black and includes some white vertical scrapes starting and stopping horizontally in the center.
Bead necklaces
Masai necklace of three separate graduated rings. Rings are beaded in alternating vertical rows of red, white, blue, orange, white and green. Each ring closes with a handmade wire hook & eye.
Beaded bracelet
Maasai beaded wristband style bracelet in predominant colors of iridescent purple, light blue and red with yellow plastic spacers. One-inch wide with handmade wire hook closure.
Beaded bracelet
Maasai beaded wristband style bracelet in black, white, blue, orange and yellow with white plastic spacers. One-inch wide with closure of two handmade wire hook & eyes.
Beaded bracelet
Maasai beaded armband/cuff in red triangle motif with three white and one green plastic spacers. Closure of three handmade wire hook & eyes; 2-1/4” wide.
Beaded cuff
Maasai beaded armband/cuff in multicolor triangular design with red, white and blue plastic spacers. Closure of three handmade wire hook & eyes; 3-3/4” wide.
Beaded cuff
Maasai beaded armband/cuff predominantly designed in shades of blue with yellow plastic spacers. Closure of leather with three black snaps; 2-1/2” wide.
Beaded cuff
Maasai beaded armband/cuff in multicolor triangular design with blue, orange, yellow, white and red plastic spacers. Closure of two handmade wire hook & eyes; 3-1/2” wide.
Beaded earrings
Pair of Maasai earrings in open oval design of blue, white, red, and green vertical bands. Earrings are bordered in blue beads on the interior and a row of yellow and alternating blue/white rows around the exterior.
Beaded earrings
Pair of Maasai earrings of multicolor seed beads in circular shape with two hanging strands of matching beads ending in cowrie shells.
Beaded necklace
Maasai face neckpiece of multicolored seed beads trimmed in silver hanging paillettes. Headpiece is designed with central ½” wide vertical band with triangular lower(?) section and semicircular upper(?) section. Center band of two rows of beads forms headband.
Beaded necklace
Maasai tribal choker necklace. Choker is styled as a 1” wide band of alternating vertical bands of red and black wheat beads separated by spacers of white plastic simulating ivory. The bottom of the choker is trimmed with a row of yellow seed beads from which hang 1” pieces of silver chain ending with circular silver paillettes. Tie closure.
Beaded necklace
Maasai tribal choker necklace. Choker is styled as a 1-1/2” beaded band in vertical rows of orange, red, green, white and black with large mother-of-pearl button at center front and two smaller buttons on the sides. The bottom of the choker is trimmed in alternating black and white wheat beads and has a scalloped edge of orange seed beads from which hang 1” pieces of silver chain ending with circular silver paillettes. Tie closure.
Black evening dress
Dress of black silk; full-length with slight train; gently from hips; high boat neck in front; empire waist with gathers at bust; fitted at waist with hip darts; back has 16 fabric straps hanging vertically to waist covered with rhinestone and bead embellishment; folded silk panels hang to the back sewn into side seams; CB zipper up to waist; black lining; dress has interior belt that snaps in back; built in strapless, backless black bra
Caftan
"Untitled" Caftan style dress of navy and white silk in floral motif of repeated blocks giving a trellis effect. Long, raglan style sleeves. Full length. Convertible collar. Center front opening with 3 navy, circular buttons and four loops.
Coat
Coat of butter yellow cashmere. Tent-style coat with A-line flare, just above knee-length. Long sleeves. Center front closure with three buttons. Two large patch pockets at front hips. Four box pleats on back. Unlined, but with band of yellow material inside back running from armhole to armhole to help keep the structure of the back pleats. Label: "Valentino / Made in Italy".
Coat
...Coat of rust-colored acrylic. 3/4 length sleeves with roll back cuffs. Calf-length. Center front is cut at a diagonal from the waist up with a 2" piece attached with rounded corners. Welt front pockets; pockets are almost vertical. Designer's label: "Pierre Balmain / Paris" Handwritten couture label behind: "174113 hiver 2000"
Coat ensemble
Coat ensemble. a) Blouse of rust-colored silk. Princess seams; collar extends to form long scarf. Long sleeves; cuffs with placket and button closure. Gathers at center front neckline. Center back seam opens at top with two buttons as closure. b) Skirt of burgundy acrylic. Straight style with slit at center front. Below knee length; 1" waistband. Center back zipper closure with button on waistband. Lined in matching burgundy synthetic. Designer label: Yves Saint Laurent / rive gauche Evidence of label removed. c) Overcoat of burgundy acrylic. Calf-length; notched lapel; side slit pockets hidden in princess seams. Long, two-piece sleeves with three non-functioning buttons on sleeve vents. Single button closure. Lined in black jacquard with "YSL" logo motif. Designer label: Yves Sain Laurent / rive gauche Evidence of label removed. d) Belt of brown leather; 1" wide. Rectangular gold buckle stamped "Yves Saint Laurent."
Collar-style necklace
Maasai collar style necklace beaded in predominant shades of orange and yellow. Necklace is constructed of three circular bands of beading in uniform pattern wired together. The three bands are not connected at the center back and each separate ring closes with its own handmade wire hook & eye.
Dialectics
The sculpture consists of a yellow head shape with a secondary face appearing in an oval shape on the surface. Protruding vertically out of the top of the head are three leaf like covered elongated shapes.
Dress
Dress of black satin and sheer silk; knee-length; sheath silhouette; satin creates a halter dress; sheer silk covers back and front armholes; low v-neck; front waist seam curves into back princess seams on skirt; front princess seams on skirt; curved triangular section above waist seam in front covering stomach; waistline darts on front bodice; center back zipper, black lining. 26.5" waist. Designer label inside near zipper: "CHADO / ralph rucci"
Dress
Dress of black sheer knit. Cowl neckline is self-faced; sleeveless; knee-length. Bottom has three rows of looped strips of fabric. Lined in black sheer organza.
Dress Ensemble
Dress ensemble of black velvet.
Dress ensemble
Ensemble of pale blue silk faille. a) Dress in sheath style. Rounded, shallow neckline; sleeveless; princess seaming; knee-length. Center back zipper with eye-and-hook closure at top. Pale blue silk lining; 3 inch hem line. Designer's label at left of zipper: Bill Blass / Made in U.S.A / of Imported Fabric Three care labels at inside left waist. Size label at inside left waist: "8" b) Coat has open front with high, round neckline and wrist length tapered sleeves. Knee-length; flaring to hem. Slit pockets at waist; lined in ecru silk. Designer's label at back neckline: Bill Blass
Ear cuffs
Pair of Maasai ear cuff style earrings. Could be worn separately or as a pair. A) Arch of cuff is black seed beads trimmed with red and white beads and silver paillettes on short pieces of chain. Rectangular base is of white beads with green, red and black triangular designs separated by a blue plastic spacer. Three 2” strands of wheat beads, chain and silver paillettes hang from the base of the rectangular section. B) Arch of cuff is orange seed beads trimmed with black, white and red beads and silver paillettes on short pieces of chain. Rectangular base is of white beads with red, black and orange triangular designs separated by a blue plastic spacer. Three strands of wheat beads, chain and silver paillettes hang from the base of the rectangular section.
Ensemble
Ensemble. A) Dress of heavy, "felted", dusty pink wool. Sheath-style dress, loose fitting, calf-length. Rounded neckline, sleeveless. Blanket stitch decorative stitching on bodice, and around hem, neck, and armscye. Center back zipper. Lined in matching color silk. Designer's label: "Pierre Balmain / Paris" Handwritten couture number: "74115" B) Coat of heavy, "felted" green wool. Calf length; flat collar lined in pink; pink decorative blanket stitching on bodice and around collar, wrists, and hem; one button at neck and three buttons at waist; side slit pockets; long sleeves with three self-covered buttons; lined in pink wool matching dress. Attached shoulder pads. Designer's label: "Pierre Balmain / Paris" Handwritten couture label underneath: "17h11h Hiver 2000"
Ensemble
A) Top of cream cashmere with round scoop neckline embellished with aqua and crystal faceted gem-like beads of various shpes and sizes short sleeves; hip length, 3'' opening at center-back neckline with hook and eye closure at top. Designer and size label at center back B) Pants of bright aqua cotton/silk blend; crisp, flat fabric has light blue contrast stitch; 2'' waistband with contrast stitch of 4 horizontal lines; 2 horizontal slit pockets at front; full-length, straight leg. Designer label at center back, another label appears to have been cut.
Ensemble
Ensemble of pale tan cotton twill. A) Jacket of twill with round, collarless neckline and zip front closure; long sleeves slightly extended at shoulder by a separate fabric panel; princess seams to upper waist ends at separate panel of fabric; hip length, flaring from waist to hip; lined in tan silk crepe-like material. Designer label at center back: "Oscar de la Renta" "Made in Italy" B) Skirt of same is knee-length with large zipper closure at center front from waist to slit at bottom of skirt; 2 horizontal slit pockets at hips with exposed large zipper of silver metal; 2 hook and eye closures on waistband. Designer label at center back: "Oscar de la Renta" Combined size/care/content label at center back. Size 8; "Made in Italy" C) Pants of same are slightly tapered to ankle-length; 2 slant pockets at sides; hook and eye closure at waist. Designer label at center back: "Oscar de la Renta" Combined size/care/content label at center back. Size 8; "Made in Italy"
Ensemble
Ensemble: a) Skirt of bright teal, floral quilted silk/wool blend; full-length, straight skirt; 14 1/2" slit at CB. Waistline and suspenders of ribbed, green ribbon fully attached to skirt; CB zip closure with hinge and snap at ribbon waist; fully lined in turquoise blue silk. b) Top of self fabric; sleeveless, vest like top with ties at ends which wrap around to back; left tie fits into right side slit and ties in back creating a V-neckline; fully lined. Label: "Oscar de la Renta"
Ensemble
Ensemble of muted pink-orange silk shantung with exposed seams. A) Top has high round neckline with 9 inch slit down the center front; elbow-length flared sleeves with 1 inch slit at wrist; hip length; 2 inch slits at back along seams; zip at left-back with hook-and-eye closure; silk lining Label: Designer Label "CHADO / ralph rucci" B) Pants of self fabric with long tapered leg; 1 inch waistband with belt loops; 2 horizontal slit pockets at front; 2 patch pockets at back; center-front zip with hook-and-eye closure and single inner button; silk lining Label: Designer label "CHADO / ralph rucci"
Ensemble - Blouse and Skirt
Ensemble of light blue douppioni silk. Blouse styled as a sleeveless vest with notched collar and center front button closure, high armscyes styled like a halter. Straight skirt of self.
Evening dress
Dress of tan silk and black silk lace.
Evening dress
Dress of black silk and chiffon; strapless; full length; bodice is silk quilted in horizontal rows in 5 horizontal sections; top section attaches just below the bust and has 2 darts; 3rd and 4th sections join at waistline; bottom section goes over the hips and joins to a full knife-pleated chiffon skirt with a knife-pleated chiffon ruffle in the seam; CB zipper; 5 black silk bows at CB from neckline to waist; 19 tiny black non-working buttons down CB below the bows and ending at chiffon skirt; black silk lining. 9 layers of crinoline: From outside: 2 layers of knife-pleated chiffon; 5 layers of net; 1 layer of foundation net/interfacing; 1 layer of stiff net with heavy hem. Inner layer/lining of silk with heavy hem and stiffening. Designer Label: Vera Wang
Evening ensemble
Evening ensemble of olive green sequined chiffon and textured green taffeta. A) Top of olive green chiffon embellished in green sequins and green, light green iridescent and black seed beads throughout. Sleeveless with asymmetric shoulder widths and round neckline. Center back zipper closure with hook & eye. Lined in olive green chiffon. Designer' label at center back neckline: "Vera Wang" Size "4" tag at base of designer label. B) Skirt of textured olive green silk/viscose blend taffeta. Full length; A-line silhouette. Released pleat with tie of self-fabric at each side. Left side hidden zipper and hook & bar on 1" waistband. Lined in gray/green silk. Designer's label at center back waist: "Vera Wang" Fiber content/cleaning instructions tag and size "4" tag at base of designer label.
Evening ensemble
Ensemble of black silk and beads; (a) Coat of heavy silk; funnel collar; front and back neckline darts; knee-length barrel silhouette; 4 buttons at center front; curved seam above chest extends from center front to halfway to side seam; double welt pockets; ¾ length dolman sleeves; curved back waist seam; center back seam above waist; black lining; (b) Skirt of heavy silk; knee-length and peg-topped; front has diagonal seams from waist to side seam; princess seams curve 2" from waist and join at center back; black lining; (c) Blouse of sheer silk with tiny black beads scattered all over; densely placed across chest and back; jewel neckline; long sleeves; front and back princess seams to horizontal seam below chest; center back zipper.
Evening Gown
Evening gown of tulle, chiffon, and silk in antique gold and pale champagne. Dress is composed of appliqued bands of pintucked organdy edged with antique gold silk blend ribbon on pale champagne tulle, the appliques forming scalloped sections all over dress. Empire waist, strapless with sweetheart neckline. Full skirt, scalloped lower hem. Center back closure with five hidden snaps, zipper, eleven hook and eyes. From cups at bodice extend long rectangular panels of champagne tulle which cross at decollatage and drape over shoulders. Inner bodice is "free floating" and attached only at neckline, heavily boned with petersham belt. Underskirt consists of eight layers of gold silk tulle gathered at waist, inner attached petticoat with fifteen inch deep ruffle of four layers of same gold silk tulle, wide stiffened hemline at bottom of innermost layer of stiffened silk organza. Designer label: "Oscar de la Renta" Retailer label: "Bergdorf Goodman" Care/content label: "R06 / 8E610 / 10 / Made in U S A" Reverse of care/content label: "Shell: 50% Silk / 50% metal / Lining: 80% silk / 20% cotton / Exclusive / Embroidery / Spot Clean Only"
Evening robe
Coat of lightweight turquoise silk taffeta with multi-colored floral embroidery trim and floral embroidered shapes throughout. Coat has 15 gold buttons down CF with orange enamel and crystal rhinestones; wide, full-length sleeves; sewn pintucks at CF and CB which open into pleats; full-length, with train; unlined. Coat has a robe-like appearance. Designer's label at cb neckline: "Oscar de la Renta", handwritten number: "5658(?)"; Illegible note; "Sample = Medium" "Made / In U.S.A."
Evening shoes
Shoes of black mesh with black velvet and beads in a floral motif along pointed tip. Two black ribbon straps that tie up the ankle; set under heel with open shank. Left and Right: "Sergio Rossi"
Flock
The orange platter contains a yellow face in low relief in the center and surrounding the face are highly textured blue bird silhouettes.
Girl's dress
Little girl’s dress of light peach silk organza with satin stripe. High waist with douppioni silk bodice and narrow tie at back. Sleeveless with bows on shoulders. Center back zipper closure. Lined in ivory acetate; extra under layer of ivory acetate with ruffle net at hem. Designer's label: "Helena"
"Goddess of Mystery" jacket
Jacket of purple and black embroidered silk with black beaded trim. 3/4 length. Main back panel is appliqué collage of black, white and gold silk patchwork with gold and black lace floral motif, a stag and female mystical figure. Center front opening with no closure. Lined in purple silksynthetic. Designer's label at center back neckline: "Amy Zerner"
Gold evening dress
Evening dress of metallic gold polyester. Lining/inner dress of brown. Strapless; fabric on bodice drapes diagonally from left bust across waist, creating a waistline. Full-length; ruffled bottom. Center back zipper with hook-and-eye closure. "Rene Ruiz Collection"
Great Glass House, National Botanic Garden of Wales
The elliptical shaped greenhouse echoes the gentle shape of the hill on which it sits.
Great Glass House, National Botanic Garden of Wales
The main view of the west elevation of the glass house shows its setting on a slight hill.
Great Glass House, National Botanic Garden of Wales
Interior view of the greenhouse shows the arch supports of the ceiling.
Great Glass House, National Botanic Garden of Wales
Interior of the greenhouse shows both the ceiling construction and the tubular supports surrounding.
Great Glass House, National Botanic Garden of Wales
The interior of the greenhouse exhibits many different plants and a waterfall.
Hat
Hat of brown and coral pink felted rabbit fur. The high cylindrical crown has alternating horizontal stripes of brown and coral pink rabbit fur, with thin bands of gold lamé cording between the bands. The low, sloping, narrow brim is of brown fur with a visible lining of pink fur. Tied around the base of the crown is a double-strand of the gold lamé cording, knotted at side with hanging ends. The hat has an inner white grosgrain ribbon hatband, and is lined in grey felt. Sewn to the inner ribbon band is designer's label: "Ian / D"
Hat
Hat with "Pineapple" crown. The domed crown of green felted rabbit fur is worked by gathering, "pinching" and seaming to create a surface resembling a pineapple. Around the hat "orbit" two bands of taupe felted rabbit fur edged in green grosgrain ribbon. They are connected on opposite sides of the hat and extend out into the space around the crown. Crossing the ribbons at one attachment point is a green felted rabbit fur "sheath" from which extend three long pheasant feathers. Inner hatband of green grosgrain ribbon, and with taupe felt lining the inside of the crown. Sewn to the inner hatband is designer's label: "Ian / D"
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