Good condition. Closures at neckline beginning to separate from material. Uneven collar and rough stitching inside the bodice suggests this garment was possibly altered to fit owner's specific shape.
Aqua crushed velvet dress with red woven cotton detailing on neckline and pockets. There is also a leather-backed waistband with beadwork and cotton detailing.
Jacqueline de Ribes, Red Silk Satin Long Evening Dress
Description
Red silk satin long evening dress with ruched bodice, gathers at empire waist, and heavy draping over shoulders which end with draping on the back. Dress has boning and built-in bustier in bodice.
Emanuel Ungaro, Teal Brushed Wool with Black Velvet Dress
Description
Teal brushed wool dress with black rayon velvet yoke and cuffs, and ruffle details. Dress has fitted waistband with pleating on skirt and lower bodice.
Multicolored floral pattern velveteen button-down vest with a chinese collar and rhinestoned metal buttons. There is also a pleated pink silk cumberbund with rhinestoned buttons. The ensemble also has a pair of multicolored floral patterned culotte style pants.
Creator
Unknown designer
Date
1960-1969
Contributor
Anonymous donor
Identifier
HCC_FA_2021_pt3-858
Coverage
Unknown
Extent
Bust: 36", Pant Waist: 25", Waistband Length: 28"
Curator Notes
Good condition. The label indicates that ensemble was tailored by Mar-Jane in Navasota.
Orange tweed with multi-colored silk button down jacket with floral silk print on collar and pockets. There is also a matching skirt with floral silk print on waist and hem. Both are fully lined with orange polyester charmeuse.
Estévez, Pink Chiffon Off-Shoulder Gown and Waist Sash
Description
Pink chiffon off-shoulder gown with ruffles along neckline. Gown has buttoned lantern sleeves and a waist sash. Gown is fully lined with pink polyester.
Saks Fifth Avenue, Black Bias Cut Bengaline Swing Coat with Fur Collar
Description
Black bias cut bengaline swing coat with snap bow closure below collar, brown russian squirrel fur on collar. Fully lined with black silk charmeuse.
Creator
Unknown designer
Date
1960-1969
Contributor
Gift from Elizabeth S. Brown
Identifier
HCC_FA_2021_pt3-1176
Coverage
United States
Extent
Not able to measure due to nature of design
Curator Notes
Good condition. The label indicates this piece was sold at Saks Fifth Avenue. A tag appears to have have been cut out of inner seam, it looks to possibly be a union workers label.
Black satin evening dress, with longsleeved black silk chiffon overdress withpleated waist band and black fur on hemline.
Creator
Unknown designer
Date
1960-1969
Contributor
Gift from Elizabeth S. Brown
Identifier
HCC_FA_2021_pt3-1157
Coverage
Unknown
Extent
Waist: 33.25"
Curator Notes
Good condition. One two of the hook-in-eye closures on waistband are damaged. Donor noted that the garment was purchaced circa 1964 at the Menger Hotel Shop in San Antonio.