Claire McCardell, Red Wool Dress
Red wool sports dress with magyar sleeves and an empire waistline with a belt at the natural waist.
Claire McCardell Clothes by Townley
1950-1959
Gift from Trudy Coody
HCC_FA_2018-304
United States
Hoops! My Dear, Wedding Dress Petticoat
Cream acetate and rayon wedding dress petticoat.
Hoops! My Dear by I&M Co.
1950-1959
Gift from Elizabeth S. Brown
HCC_FA_2018-260
Unknown
Elsa Schiaparelli, Blue Hat and Pink Hatbox
Light blue graded to deep teal ombre fur and felt hat along with pink, hatbox.
Elsa Schiaparelli, 1890-1973, Designer
1950-1959
Gift from Elizabeth S. Brown
HCC_FA_2018-1000
Italy
Bergdorf Goodman, Salmon and Gold Brocade Gown
Salmon and gold colored brocade evening gown with twist detail at waist.
Bergdorf Goodman
1950-1959
Gift from F. Scott Williams
HCC_FA_2018-1398
United States
Henri Bendel, Cream Silk Wedding Dress
Cream silk wedding dress with decorative lace hem.
Henri Bendel, 1869-1936
1950-1959
Gift from Elizabeth S. Brown
HCC_FA_2018-2023
United States
Navy Blue and Red Carnation Print Party Dress
Navy blue silk polyester dress with red, carnation print and purple, grosgrain ribbon at waist.
Unknown designer
1950-1959
Anonymous donor
HCC_FA_2018-2018
Unknown
Floral Lace Party Dress
Brown net party dress with pink and green floral lace embroidery and green, velvet sash at waistline.
Unknown designer
1950-1959
Anonymous donor
HCC_FA_2018-2013
United States
Carrie Munn, Beige and Pink Lace and Net Dress
Beige lace over pink netting cocktail dress with sweetheart neckline.
Carrie Munn, 1898-1984, Designer
1950-1959
Anonymous donor
HCC_FA_2018-2008
United States
Jacques Fath, Black and White Silk Dupioni Strapless Dress
Black silk dupioni strapless dress with white abstract pattern silk blend appliques on skirt and bodice. Fully lined with black silk organza.
Jacques Fath, 1912-1954, Designer
1990-1999
Anonymous
HCC_FA_2021_pt3-541
France
André Laug, Yellow Silk Blend Pleated Dress
Yellow and white patterned pleated silk dress with mandarin style collar and puffed sleeves. There is also a matching nylon-backed belt.
André Laug, 1931-1984, Designer
1970-1979
Gift from Alexander Chapman
HCC_FA_2021_pt3-675
France, United States
Pierre Balmain, Black Textured Cotton Blend Jacket Ensemble
Black textured cotton blend jacket with bows on the collar. There is also a black textured pencil skirt.
Pierre Balmain, 1914-1982, Designer
1950-1959
Gift from Elizabeth S. Brown
HCC_FA_2021_pt3-742
France, United States
Jean Patou, Navy Wool Double-Knit Dress
Navy wool double-knit dress with tie collar and buttoned pockets on front hip line. Fully lined with plum silk organza.
Jean Patou, 1887-1936, Designer
1950-1959
Anonymous donor
HCC_FA_2021_pt3-756
France, United States, Canada
Sorelle Fontana, Blue Matelassé Dress and Detachable Waistband with Back Peplum
Blue matelassé dress with fitted waist. There is also a blue matelassé detachable waistband with pleated back peplum. Both items are fully lined with navy silk georgette.
Sorelle Fontana:
Zoe Fontana, 1911-1979, Designer
Micol Fontana, 1913-2015, Designer
Giovanna Fontana, 1915-2004, Designer
1950-1959
Anonymous donor
HCC_FA_2021_pt3-904
Italy
Rina Barbagli, Brown and Gray Tweed Dress Suit Set
Brown and gray tweed suit jacket with fringe on the lapel. There is also a matching tweed belt with a brass buckle and a matching tweed suit dress.
Rina Barbagli, Designer
1950-1959
Gift from Elizabeth Brown
HCC_FA_2021_pt3-1161
Unknown