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Ankle boots

Description: Ankle boots of brown lizard skin. Narrow, squared toe; stacked, set-under heel. Heel trimmed with wrapped strap that buckles at outside of boot. Measurements: L: 25cm W: 7cm H: 15cm Heel: 6.5cm (2 1/2 in.)
Date: 1945/1949
Creator: Vivier, Roger

[Arena of Nîmes]

Description: Photograph of the Arena of Nîmes in Nîmes, France. The exterior of the arena is visible in the foreground. A few people walk in front of the arena. Another building and trees are visible in the background to the right of the arena.
Date: unknown
Creator: Gough, Ray

At-home ensemble

Description: Evening hostess/leisure ensemble. A) Evening over-gown of pale tan crepe chiffon. Sleeveless with wide, rounded neckline. Vertical seaming with wide, 13-1/2" gathered ruffle at hem. B) One-piece pajamas in tan douppioni silk. Narrow shoulder straps of chiffon matching over-gown with snaps at left front. Fitted, empire waist. Left side zipper with hook & eye. Bodice lined in light gold organza; legs unlined. Designer's label at center back neckline: "Eisa" Handwritten label at inside hemlin… more
Date: 1965
Creator: Balenciaga, Cristobal, 1895-1972

[Avenue de l'Opera]

Description: Photograph of the Avenue de l'Opera in Paris, France. The avenue is visible from a high vantage point. In the foreground, the avenue is visible on the left of the image and a small round median with a central fountain is visible on the right. The street is lined with buildings. A large building with a dome is visible in the background at the end of the avenue.
Date: unknown
Creator: Gough, Ray

Ball Gown

Description: Ball gown of pink silk taffeta. The off-the-shoulder design has several layers of cream colored Chantilly lace around the neckline/shoulder edge. The dress itself is of bright fuchsia pink silk taffeta with ties over each arm. The bodice is seamed and fitted, with a left side seam zipper. The attached matching taffeta skirt is gathered and draped horizontally, and has several layers of Chantilly lace at hem. The skirt has three hoops under the lining.
Date: Spring 1955
Creator: Balenciaga, Cristobal, 1895-1972

Barrel-line jacket

Description: Barrel-line jacket of tan wool. Hip length with long sleeves, two angled slit pockets at hips. Center front opening with three circular self-covered buttons and bound buttonholes. Notched shawl collar. Lower front cut away diagonally. Flaps at upper breast on either side simulating pocket flaps, nonfunctional. Lined in black silk. Designer's Label: "Balenciaga / 10, Avenue George V. Paris" Written on inside right hem in ink: "DAM (?) 1019"
Date: 1947
Creator: Balenciaga, Cristobal, 1895-1972

[Basilica of St. Mary Magdalene]

Description: Photograph of the Basilica of St. Mary Magdalene in Vézelay, France. The rear of the basilica is visible in the foreground. Two cars are parked beside the basilica. A man stands beside the cars. The bell tower is visible in the center middle ground.
Date: unknown
Creator: Gough, Ray

[Basilica of St. Sernin]

Description: Photograph of the Basilica of St. Sernin in Toulouse, France. In the foreground, an archway is visible leading to another arched door. The arches are decorated with stone carvings. A boy stands outside the first arch and a group stand outside the door.
Date: unknown
Creator: Gough, Ray

[Basilica of the Sacred Heart]

Description: Photograph of the Basilica of the Sacred Heart in Paris, France. The basilica is visible in the foreground preceded by a long line of steps. Numerous people are congregated on the top section of steps closest to the basilica. The sky is visible in the background.
Date: unknown
Creator: Gough, Ray

[Basilica Roof]

Description: Photograph of the Basilica of St. Mary Magdalene in Vézelay, France. In the foreground, the roof and bell tower are visible as seen from above. The surrounding landscape is visible in the background.
Date: unknown
Creator: Gough, Ray

Bathing suit

Description: Man's bathing suit, bikini-style, of blue and ivory nylon printed with a Victorian scene. 1 1/2" elastic waistband with designer's name continuing around. Brown pipe trim under waistband. Center seam down front, small horizontal tape sewn across back below waistband. Lined in front with white nylon. From the L'Elegange Machiste Collection. Designer's label at center back inside waistband: "Jean Paul / Gaultier / Maille / Made in Italy" Size label attached below designer's label: "L" Retailer'… more
Date: Spring 1998
Creator: Gaultier, Jean Paul

[Bay view]

Description: Photograph of the view from Mont-Saint-Michel in France. In the foreground, multiple rows of arched columns are visible. The Mont-Saint-Michel Bay is visible through the arches.
Date: unknown
Creator: Gough, Ray

Beaded blouse

Description: Beaded evening blouse with sequins, beads, red rings and gold studs covering fabric throughout and accenting the geometric design of fabric pattern. Short sleeves. Buttons of circular-shaped motifs from self fabric down front with button loops of self. Designer label: Kargére / 39,Champs-Elysées / Paris / 535, Madison Avenue / New-York Label: Made in France
Date: 1940
Creator: Kargere

Beaded calotte

Description: Calotte of heavily beaded beige fabric. Constructed with a low, domed crown of stiffened net and beige fabric with areas that extend down at sides and back. The whole is covered with clear sequin disks, yellow rhinestones, bugle beads, small metal strips, etc. The hat has an inner peach/beige grosgrain ribbon headband and four small metal loops sewn in to use to attach to wearer's head with bobby pins. Lined in beige chiffon. Designer's label: "Gilbert Orcel / 5 Rue de Cirque Paris (8º)"
Date: 1953
Creator: Orcel, Gilbert

[Beauvais Cathedral]

Description: Photograph of the cathedral in Beauvais, France. The side of the cathedral is visible in the foreground. A lot tile roof sits in front of the flying buttresses extending from the sides of the cathedral.
Date: unknown
Creator: Gough, Ray

Beige pantsuit

Description: Woman’s pantsuit of beige cotton/rayon blend herringbone. A) Single breasted jacket; slightly fitted. Long suit sleeves with three nonfunctioning buttons at cuff; peaked lapel. Side flap pockets; unopened. Single button closure. Lined in peach acetate. Designer's label: "Emanuel / Emanuel Ungaro" Size tag at base of designer label. Content/care tag at left side seam. B) Straight-cut pants. Pleated at front; cuffed. Side seam pockets. Zipper fly closure with button on 1.5” waistband. Unlined.… more
Date: 1975/1985
Creator: Ungaro, Emanuel

Beret

Description: Beret of green, cerise and cream colored worsted yarn with pink pique ribbon trim and bow. Three knit loops encircle ribbon and bow on left front. Elastic band for securing hat to wearer's head. Designer's label: "Chanel" Model number tag above designer's label: "10791(?)" Label: "Made in France"
Date: 1930
Creator: Chanel, Coco, 1883-1971
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