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Cocktail Hat
Cocktail or evening hat covered with blue-green-blackish iridescent coque feathers. Hat is based on a pillbox style crown, conical, with flattened top. The entire surface is covered with overlapping feathers. Rising from the center of the crown is a spray of brown horsehair and high standing feathers. Brown felt interior crown with brown grosgrain ribbon inner headband. Two combs at sides for securing hat to wearer's head. Retailer's label: "Titche's / Dallas"
Cocktail Hat
Cocktail hat of draped brown silk. The hat, reminiscent of a turban, is a soft crown construction, gathered into horizontal folds at front with a rhinestone set clip shaped as an "8", one "s" curve set with rectangular stones, the other with three rows of circular stones. Interior lined in brown mesh, with inner black grosgrain ribbon hatband. At front of inner hatband is attached small comb to help secure hat to wearer's head. Accompanied by a small hatpin, the head covered with same fabric.
Cocktail pantsuit
Lime green or chartreuse wool cocktail pantsuit. A) Top/Coat. Mandarin collar, long sleeves - left with flap pocket fastened by rhinestone button, both with cuffs - hook and eyes at collar, long zipper at center back. Lined in darker green. Designer's label at inside right back collar: "Malcolm / Starr international / Designed by Rizkallah" Maker's label: "Made in the British / Crown Colony of Hong Kong" Size label: "12" B) Pants. Full-length. Hook at waistband. Maker's label: "Made in the British / Crown Colony of Hong Kong" Size label: "12" C) Belt/Sash.
Collared blouse
Blouse of pale yellow crepe. Long sleeves with turned-back or "french" cuffs with buttonholes for cufflinks. Center front opening with 3 concealed buttons and single hook-and-loop at hem. Designer's label at inside left seam: "Mr. John"
Collared blouse
Smock blouse of white organdy with Peter Pan collar; long-sleeved with elastic around wrists; 3 large pearl buttons down center front. Designer Label: designer by / Carolyn Schnurer / for you
Collared dress
Dress of red knit wool and white fur. Fitted silhouette; ballet neckline with fur collar (of ermine, rabbit?). Quarter sleeves; inserted waist with decorative button and bound buttonhole at center. Gathered at waist; zipper center back; petersham at waist. Fully lined in red silk. Hem has released. Label around waist: Terry Allen
[Colosseum Interior]
Photograph of the interior of the Colosseum in Rome, Italy. All levels of the structure are visible in the foreground. Archways and seating are visible in ascending levels.
[Column Capital]
Photograph of a column capital in St. Mark's Basilica in Venice, Italy. The detailed stone carvings of the capital fill the frame. Within the carvings, two male figures are visible next to a building.
Combination
Lingerie romper/teddie of blue, yellow, green and pink nylon in a large paisley print on light blue background. Double spaghetti straps, and snap crotch opening; 3 non-functional buttons at center top; darts at bust; piped hem and trim at top.
Compact Object
No Description Available.
Construction in Space in the Third and Fourth Dimensions
The sculpture consists of abstract shapes, covered with converging lines, folding and flowing through space.
Construction in Space in the Third and Fourth Dimensions
The large outdoor sculpture consists of abstract shapes covered in converging lines.
Corduroy handbag
Handbag of brown silk corduroy. Double handles of lucite tortoise shell chain links (one link broken) and self fabric. Gold tone flip clip closure on inverted frame. Lined in brown satin with two slip pockets and one zipper pocket with chain pull. Includes change purse of brown satin with inverted frame and brass ball twist closure; measures 3 3/4" x 2 3/4". Includes beveled mirror in backing of brown plastic; measures 3 1/4" x 2 3/4". Maker's stamp: Marvin van Schaak / New York Measurements: Width: 8" Height: 6 1/4" without handle Height: 12 1/2" with handle Depth: 3"
Cork and leather heels
Heeled sandal of two-tone white and light orange leather with curled toe detail and throat of white leather framed by gathered orange leather at sides of vamp, strapless, shaped cork platform heel, insole stamped "Paul's Shoes" with a column motif. L: 22 cm W: 7.5 cm H: 8 cm Heel: 6.5 cm / 2.5 in.
Cotton ensemble
Boy's coat ensemble. A) Boy's jacket of sky blue and white check. Double-breasted style with two vertical rows of 3 buttons each. Long sleeves. No collar. Two un-opened welt pockets at hips. Cream cotton lining. Designer's label: "Merry Mites / Inc." and "4" Content and care label, mostly illegible. B) Boy's shorts of off-white linen(?). Center front zipper with single button at waistband. No belt-loops. Internal elastic segment along back waistband. Designer's label: "Merry Mites / Inc." and "4"
[Council Houses]
Photograph of council houses in Cornwall, England. A street leads from the foreground down towards the water. Women are visible in the foreground on the street pushing strollers. A row of houses lines the street.
The Couple
Painting entitled The Couple.
Cowboy hat
Cowboy inspired hat of beige wool felt with wide upturned brim. Crease in 5" crown. Beige grosgrain ribbon hatband and bow around crown. Matching grosgrain headband and ties at sides. Unlined.
Creme coat dress
Coat dress of creme white cotton blend; white topstitching; knee-length. Belt of self-fabric. 7 Buttons in front. Designer Label: Gloria Sachs / New York
Crochet reticule
Reticule purse of beige nylon crochet with oval faceted plastic beads. Drawstring closure of self fabric. Unlined; no labels. Measurements: Width: 4 3/4" Height: 7" Depth: 2"
Crocodile shoes
Pair of grey crocodile skin pumps with rectangular pewter buckles across instep. Inside left shoe: Maker's stamp: "Merli / Bologna" "Hand Sewn" "Made in Italy" "46133-IMI / 7 B" "N. Park 18" Inside right shoe: Retailer's stamp: "Made in Italy for / Neiman-Marcus" "Hand Sewn" "46133-IMI /m 7 B" "N Park 18" On sole of each: "7 / B" Partly illegible marks on sole "All Leather Shoe"? Measurements: L: 23 cm. W: 8 cm. H: 9 cm. Heel: 4 cm, 2 inches
[Crossing Tower]
Photograph of the crossing tower on St. Albans Abbey in St. Albans, England. The cross section of the church is visible in the foreground. The tower rises out of three intersecting brick walls. Tree branches intersect the top foreground.
[Crosswalk]
Photograph of a street in Florence, Italy. In the foreground, a man walks across a crosswalk. Other figures are visible on the street. Buildings and cars line the street which narrows into the background.
Crucifix
No Description Available.
Crying Girl
No Description Available.
Cuffed pants
Man's cuffed pants of brown wool/polyester blend. Side seam pockets and double welt pockets on back; belt loops. Fly zipper closure with hook & bar on waistband.
Culotte ensemble
A) Culotte jumper of black and white acrylic knit patterned with squares of houndstooth and check patterns. Scoop neckline; sleeveless; fitted bodice. Full, street-length skirt gathered into waist with pockets in side seam near the hip. Zipper at center back with black tassel pull. Skirt is divided near the hem; lined in lightweight black synthetic organza material. Designer label: An Original / Lotus B) Waist jacket of matching fabric. Notched collar; two large black plastic buttons at center front; bound buttonholes. Long sleeves. Fitted; lined in black synthetic crepe material.
Culottes Dress
Culotte dress of red/white acrylic hounds tooth jersey. Low, round neckline; sleeveless. Knee-length. Two large patch pockets; right pocket has interior zippered pocket with an additional pocket in lining. Skirt gathers into natural waist. Zipper at center back with white tassel pull. Unlined. With tie belt of matching fabric, 1" wide.
Culottes Dress
"Culottes dress" of orange, white, and yellow silk petals over white crepe. The garment is constructed as a pair of white crepe mini-culottes with attached sleeveless overdress in the style of a pinafore of net covered in orange, white and yellow silk petals. Wide, rounded neckline scoops in back. Attached cream satin ribbon sash wraps around waist to back to form a bow, and closes with 2 hook & eyes. Over-skirt opens in back from waist to hem. Bodice with center back zipper with hook & eye. Lined in ivory silk or acetate. Designer's label at inside near hem: "DOMINIC / for / MATTY TALMACK / New York" Retailer's label at inside near hem: "Neiman-Marcus" Size label near hem: "8"
Current
Painting of black and white contrasted lines that appear to vibrate and form three-dimensional depressions in a "S" shaped pattern. In this and other early works, Riley "wanted the space between the picture plane and the spectator to be active." She later explored color contrast.
Cutout heeled mules
Pair of shoes of imitation snakeskin leather with inner lining of gold fabric; pointed toe backless style with organically shaped wooden heel with cutout design. Left and Right shoe: "Ramas / STYLED BY PALIZZIO" Bottom of Left and Right: "Ramas / STYLED BY PALIZZIO / Design Pat.# 195163 "
Daisy-embellished mitts
Pair of off-white nylon mitts. The elbow-length fingerless gloves have a loop for the thumb, and are embellished along the finger opening with a trim of openwork daisy heads. Stamped: "Nylasuede / by Hansen / 6 1/2" Length: 46cm; Width: 13cm
Day Coat
a) Day coat of silk and cotton blend in tan, green, purple, and pink stripes. Double breasted with 5 bound buttonholes. Open-ended collar and long sleeves with cuffs having 2 bound buttonholes. Patch pockets at sides. Lined in ivory silk. Combined designer/retailer label at center back neckline: "Norman Norell for Bonwit Teller" b) Belt of matching fabric with self-covered rectangular buckle.
Day coat
Day coat of mauve ribbed wool. Double breasted; rolled collar and L-shaped lapels with rounded ends. 3/4-length modified dolman sleeves. Lapped center front opening with two bound buttonholes and four self-covered buttons (two functional, two decorative) and two chiffon covered snaps as the closures. Princess-line front construction with waist-level seam pockets. Yoked back construction with horizontal mid-back seam and gathered coat body. Fully lined in tan satin with the lining mirroring the exterior lines. The hem has been released. Designer label: Galanos Retailer label: Neiman-Marcus
Day coat
Cocktail coat of silk faille with paintbrush-style wide horizontal stripes of aqua green and white. Knee-length with 3/4 sleeves. Buttonless. Lining of white silk faille. Designer's Label: " Balenciaga / 10, Avenue George V. Paris" Handwritten label at bottom left hem: 6 or 9 (unsure) Handwritten label at bottom left hem below above label: "SRA: DE- / OSBORNE / 965"
Day Dress
Day dress of red wool jersey knit with matching belt. a) Day dress of red jersey wool knit in shift style. Asymmetric neckline with pointed collar. Left side opening of six circular red plastic buttons with bound buttonholes and large covered snap at neckline. Short dolman sleeves. Knee length. Two large patch pockets below waistline. Lined in red silk. Designer's label at inside left seam of lining near hemline: "Norman Norell / New York" b) Belt of self. 3/4" wide. Attaches to dress at back.
Day Dress
Day dress of ecru wool jersey with black patent leather belt and black satin bow. a) Shift day dress of ecru wool jersey. Long, set-in sleeves. Street length. Rolled collar with pointed ends. Center front opening with 9 circular, flat, 3/4" black plastic buttons and bound buttonholes. Large patch pockets at sides below hips. Lined in cream silk. Designer's label on inside lining at left seam near hem: "Norman Norell / New York" Retailer's label at center back neckline: "Lou Lattimore / Dallas" b) Large bow of black silk. Attaches under collar of dress with two large covered snaps. c) Belt of black patent leather. 1" wide with self covered rectangular buckle.
Day Dress
Day dress of navy blue wool knit. Knee-length with princess seams. 1-1/2 inch standing collar. Short set-in sleeves. Two large patch pockets placed low on hip wrap around side seam from front to back. Centered zipper closure at back. Lined in navy silk. Designer label at left inside seam near hem: "Norman Norell / New York" 3 inch wide black patent leather belt with patent buckle. Stamped in gold on back of belt: " 6 Norman Norell"
Day dress
Dress of cream wool crepe. Below knee length with 13" side slits; Long sleeves. Mock collar with right side curving to asymmetrical placket with 5 large circular black plastic buttons ending at natural waist at center front. Center back invisible zipper with 2 hook & eyes. Lined in cream synthetic fabric.
Day Dress
Day dress and underskirt of olive green shantung silk . a) Shirt waist style dress of olive green shantung silk. Knee-length. Round neckline; princess seams; gathered natural waist. Buttons down center front of bodice with a snap at the neckline; covered buttons with bound buttonholes. Left side seam zipper closure from underarm to upper thigh; underarm gussets. Two slit double welt pockets on left and right; 3/4 length sleeves. Attached self tie belt at center back waist. Unlined; 26" waist. Designer's label at inside right: "EISA" b) Unattached straight underskirt. Upper panel of white silk; lower panel of olive green shantung silk. Left side zipper with a hook and eye; folded hem. Unlined.
Day dress
Silk jersey day dress in magenta, blue, peach, taupe and beige chevron and oval geometric print. "Emilio" signature in print.
Day Dress
Day dress of bright pink silk brocade in floral design.
Day Dress
Daytime shift style dress of bright red wool jersey. Calf length with long, set-in sleeves. Pointed collar. Center front opening with 9 black plastic circular buttons with bound buttonholes. Large patch pockets at sides. Lined in red silk. Designer's label at inside left seam of lining: "Norman Norell / New York" Retailer's label at center back neckline: "Lou Lattimore / Dallas" b) Black satin bow. Attaches to neckline of dress under the collar with two large covered snaps. c) Black patent leather belt. 1-1/2 inches wide with square buckle covered in same. Backing of tan leather. Back stamped: "14 / Norman Norell"
Day dress
Day dress of dark blue silk, a-line silhouette, princess seams, knee-length, band collar, short set-in sleeves, six narrow bands of bias fabric in white, blue, and tan silk in sets of three in parallel lines that curve to one side with a swag of fabric from the implied opening, creating a trompe l'oeil belt, invisible zipper at center back.
Day dress
Day dress of linen look polyester/cotton blend. Sleeveless; A-line skirt. Trimmed along hem, neckline, standing collar, and center front placket in 2” geometric braid with center row of brass tacks. Black thread belt loops at sides. Center back zipper closure. Designer's label: "Eve Le Coq / California" Retailer's paper price tag: "Rothschild's" B) Belt matching trim of dress.
Day dress
Dress of pink cotton with black trim throughout in design pattern. Sleeveless. Center back zipper closure. Designer's label: "Donald Brooks"
Day dress
Dress of white raw silk and linen blend. The dress is mid-length, with rounded neck and short sleeves. Set in from neckline is a narrow band of red silk with white line print forming a collar with bow at front. The trim is repeated at sleeve hems, and at lower edge of 2 faux pocket flaps at front. The dress is seamed and with short bust darts. Center back zipper closure with hook and loop at neckline. Fully lined in cream fabric. Designer's label at inside left neckline: "Vera Maxwell / Original"
Day dress
Day dress of black bouclé wool. Three-quarter length sleeves with 4" band at cuff. Below knee length. Rounded neckline with deep V at center front. Dress is cut from single piece of fabric which meets at front and joins at curved empire waist and seam down center front. Lined from waist down in black silk.
Day dress
A) Daytime sheath dress of heavy black horizontally-ribbed faille. Knee-length or higher. Wide, rounded neckline. Sleeveless. Three snaps at left shoulder and zipper closure at left side. Princess seams with 2 slit pockets at sides of center panel. Unlined. Designer's label at center front neckline: "EISA" B) Belt of matching fabric. Backed with black leather and double hook and hole closure.
Day dress
Shirt style dress of blue cotton with tiny white check.
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