Gold beaded gown with tasseled belt and lace attached to under-slip.
Creator
Charles Frederick Worth, 1825-1895, Founder and Designer
Date
1930-1939
Contributor
Gift from Elizabeth S. Brown
Identifier
HCC_FA_2018-1800
Coverage
Unknown
Curator Notes
Fair condition. Beaded overdress torn with beads missing. Evidence of belt having been taken in to reduce the waist size. Evidence of conservation attempt at some point in garment's history.
Textile
Tulle, Seed Beads, Rhinestones, and Silk Charmeuse Lace
Silk chiffon, bias cut, floral dress with matching belt and cream, silk slip dress.
Creator
Nan Duskin sold at Saks Fifth Avenue
Date
1930-1939
Contributor
Gift from Elizabeth S. Brown
Identifier
HCC_FA_2018-2044
Coverage
United States
Extent
Bust: 36.5" Waist: 26"
Curator Notes
Good condition. Evidence of conservation attempt at some point in garment history. Fabric covering buttons and button loops disintegrating, therefore the back has not been buttoned all the way. A weight has been sewn onto the neckline to create the cowl shape. The NRA label indicates the National Recovery Act voluntary program initiated by Franklin D. Roosevelt in 1930s.
Navy blue wool jersey men's bathing suit with owl patch.
Creator
NRA
Date
1930-1939
Contributor
Gift from Elizabeth S. Brown
Identifier
HCC_FA_2018-1763
Coverage
United States
Curator Notes
Excellent condition. Garment slightly misshapen from wear. The NRA label indicates the National Recovery Act voluntary program initiated by Franklin D. Roosevelt in 1930s.
Black silk bias cut dress with mesh, cape collar, and mermaid hem.
Creator
Unknown designer
Date
1930-1939
Contributor
Gift from Elizabeth S. Brown
Identifier
HCC_FA_2018-421
Coverage
Unknown
Extent
Bust: 35" Waist: 27"
Curator Notes
Good condition. Slight alteration to the back seam at waist. Collar on left and right shoulder seams beginning to unravel. There are belt loops; however, belt or sash is missing.
Good condition. Black staining at hem of dress. Plastic zipper was added in the 1960s. Pink make-up stains on front of dress. Belt made from same fabric as the dress and jacket. However, belt is 3" bigger than waist of gown. Due to the fact that the zipper was a 1965 addition, it is possible the 1935 bride had a larger waist.
Navy blue lace evening dress with matching jacket and belt with navy slip. Jacket has six silver, beaded front buttons and pink flowers at front waist.
Creator
Unknown designer
Date
1930-1939
Contributor
Gift from Elizabeth S. Brown
Identifier
HCC_FA_2018-471
Coverage
Unknown
Extent
Bust: 39" Waist: 30"
Curator Notes
Good condition. Button loops at neckline coming apart. Pink flower on belt beginning to fall off.
Grey loden, 3 button jacket with dark green accents. Brown leather felt and lined suspenders with stag medallion craving at center of buckled on chest crosspiece.
Dark green rayon with metallic pinstripes dress, with gathered bertha collar in front with back tie, and wide sleeves. Dress has two exterior 5" bust darts on each side and buttons down the back. There is also a green velvet tieback belt.
Creator
Unknown designer
Date
1930-1939
Contributor
Gift from Anne Bunting
Identifier
HCC_FA_2021_pt3-1187
Coverage
Unknown
Extent
Bust: 28" , Waist: 24"
Curator Notes
Excellent condition. There is mild color fading on the back of the sleeves.