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.
Fair condition. The lining is coming apart from the jacket. The skirt has a few moth holes throughout. The top button seems to have been re-sewn, and there is a missing loop for a hook in eye closure.
Brown long circular sleeve with thumbhole, inside elbow gusset and outside elbow gathers tee shirt; front of shirt printed with flower and feather design and John Galliano in blue
Badgley Mischka, Tan Rayon Blend Lace Strapless Dress
Description
Tan rayon blend lace strapless dress with brown lace on neckline and hem. There is also a brown satin waistband. Dress is fully lined with tan acetate.
Arnold Scaasi, Brown Wool Blend Jacket and Skirt Suit
Description
Brown abstract pattern wool blend coat with snap button closures. Coat is paired with a brown abstract pattern wool blend skirt. Fully lined with cream silk.
Leather sleeveless vest with brown, tan, and teal diamond-shaped patchwork, lined with purple polyester.
Creator
Unknown designer
Date
1970-1979
Contributor
Gift from Elizabeth S. Brown
Identifier
HCC_FA_2021_pt3-752
Coverage
United States, United Kingdom
Extent
Unable to measure due to nature of design.
Curator Notes
Fair condition. Donor noted that the vest was bought on Carnaby Street, London. Leather is worn and there is a stain on one of the upper back panels. One of the leather ties seems to have been altered.
Yellow wool knit top dress with metallic polyester blend skirt. Dress has black and brown beading around neckline and sleeve cuffs. There is also a metallic polyester blend and nylon belt. Lined with black silk charmeuse.
Creator
James Galanos, 1924-2016, Designer
Date
1980-1989
Contributor
Gift from Carol Isaac Barden
Identifier
HCC_FA_2021_pt3-545
Coverage
United States
Extent
Bust: 36.5", Waist: 30", Belt Length: 35"
Curator Notes
Excellent condition. Small stains on front bodice of dress.
James Galanos, Orange and Black Geometric Pattern Silk Blend Ensemble
Description
Orange and black geometric abstract patterned silk blend blouse with ruched zipper sleeves. Front bodice has black ribbon approximately 1.5" wide that forms a V-shape. There is also a matching orange and black geometric abstract patterned silk blend pleated skirt.
Creator
James Galanos, 1924-2016, Designer
Date
1980-1989
Contributor
Gift from Carol Isaac Barden
Identifier
HCC_FA_2021_pt3-634
Coverage
United States
Extent
Unable to measure bust due to nature of design. Shirt Waist: 33", Skirt Waist: 26"
James Galanos, Orange and Black Pattern Silk Charmeuse Ensemble
Description
Orange and black geometric patterned silk charmeuse long sleeve blouse with cotton shoulder pads. There is also an orange and black geometric patterned silk charmeuse pencil skirt and scarf. Fully lined with brown silk.
Creator
James Galanos, 1924-2016, Designer
Date
1980-1989
Contributor
Gift from Carol Isaac Barden
Identifier
HCC_FA_2021_pt3-630
Coverage
United States
Extent
Unable to measure bust due to nature of design.Skirt Waist: 25.5"
Giraffe Print silk blend blouse with cotton shoulder pads. There is also a brown and cream patterned pencil skirt and scarf. Fully lined with cream silk.
Creator
James Galanos, 1924-2016, Designer
Date
1990-1999
Contributor
Gift from Carol Isaac Barden
Identifier
HCC_FA_2021_pt3-641
Coverage
United States
Extent
Unable to measure bust due to nature of design. Skirt Waist: 26", Hip: 31"
Reza Khan, Tan Wool Crepe Dress with Brown and Tan Cropped Jacket
Description
Tan wool crepe dress with pleating on left waistline. There is also a tan wool crepe cropped jacket with brown detailing. Fully lined with brown silk charmeuse and buckram in shoulders.
Saks Fifth Avenue, Brown Russian Squirrel Fur Coat Dress
Description
Brown Russian squirrel fur coat fully lined brown polyester lining and a matching brown leather belt.
Creator
Revillon for Saks Fifth Avenue
Date
1980-1989
Contributor
Gift from Carol Lane Saber
Identifier
HCC_FA_2021_pt3-025
Coverage
United States
Extent
Unable to measure due to nature of material
Curator Notes
Good condition. Fur is slightly deteriorating in some areas of the coat. The label indicates this garment was purchased at Saks Fifth Avenue. Carol Lane Saber embroidered name on the inside of coat
Brown mink paws jacket with two hook and eyes and one button for front closure. Collar, cuffs, and waistline hem consists of rib knitting. Jacket is fully lined with gold silk lining.
Creator
Revillon Boutique
Date
1970-1979
Contributor
Gift from Carol Lane Saber
Identifier
HCC_FA_2021_pt3-058
Coverage
United States
Extent
Bust: 41"
Curator Notes
Excellent condition. The label indicates this piece was sold at Revillon Boutique.
Issey Miyake, Brown and Black Striped Polyester Skirt Ensemble
Description
Striped brown and black polyester pleated long-sleeve top with an elastic band waisted pleated a-line skirt.
Creator
Issey Miyake, 1938-2022, Designer
Date
1990-1999
Contributor
Gift from Carol Lane Saber
Identifier
HCC_FA_2021_pt3-016
Coverage
Japan
Extent
Unable to measure due to nature of material
Curator Notes
Excellent condition. This ensemble is included in the Issey Miyake's "Pleats Please" collection and purchased by Carol Lane Saber at From First, Tokyo, Japan.
Tan worsted wool fitted jacket with raglan sleeves, brown corduroy facings and cuff underlining. Jackets consists of five silver square front snaps and twelve panels. Front open panel on lower edge of jacket about 7" length. Folded cuffs. Fully-lined with black silk lining.
Brown lizard leather clutch purse with marbled celluloid frame and clasp. Clasp has a hinged arm for the closure. Interior is lined with tan cotton fabric. Back side has a leather strap attached vertically to create a handle.
Creator
Unknown designer
Date
1930-1939
Contributor
Gift from Elizabeth S. Brown
Identifier
HCC_FA_2018_P2-1991
Coverage
Unknown
Extent
H 5" x W 7" x D 1 1/2"
Curator Notes
Excellent condition. Exterior starting to deteriorate in poor condition and the interior in fair condition with moderate staining.
Brown ostrich leather handbag with top clasp and handle, interior kisslock compartment and a small interior open pocket. Interior material is a gold taffeta with cotton interfacing and kisslock compartment interior of white leather.
Creator
Unknown designer
Date
1930-1939
Contributor
Gift from Elizabeth S. Brown
Identifier
HCC_FA_2018_P2-1958
Coverage
Unknown
Extent
H 7 1/2" x W 9" x D 1"
Curator Notes
Fair condition on the outside with some wear, interior has majority of taffeta missing, starting to fall apart in poor condition.
Valentino Couture, Brown Chiffon Bolero and Dress Ensemble
Description
Brown chiffon long-sleeve bolero and dress with gold metallic thread weave. Bolero has four front buttons, cuffed sleeves, and front tie at waist. The bodice of the dress is brown velvet fabric sewn on princess seams while the skirt is slightly pleated in brown chiffon fabric. Dress has thin spaghetti straps, folded hem and fully-lined. Closures includes back zipper in the back bodice of dress.
Brown and gold full-length djellaba in Lurex and silk chiffon with kimono sleeves. The ensemble is complete with a bateau neck chocolate brown silk charmeuse blouse and a full length elasticated waist skirt. The blouse is closed with 6 fabric-covered buttons fastened through fabric loops, and one small metal snap. It's also cinched with a charmeuse belt fastened with a diamond-shaped brass belt buckle.
Creator
Bill Blass, 1922-2002, Designer
Date
1980-1989
Contributor
Anonymous donor
Identifier
HCC_FA_2018_P2-1637
Coverage
Unknown
Extent
Bust: 40"
Curator Notes
Good condition. The store label, Leonard's Department Store, is still attached to the left armpit of the blouse. The size reads as "10"; the price reads as 1,590. The garment doesn't seem to have been worn.
Heat pleated, bronze silk with pink, turquoise, and peach feather motif hand painted accents on sleeves and ruffle; dolman sleeves extending from center back and neckline; outer ruffle piece encircles entire garment with seam at bottom center back: bottom, front opening and neck
Creator
Zandra Rhodes, 1940-, Designer
Date
1970-1979
Contributor
Gift from Sylvia P. Sullivan
Identifier
HCC_FA_2018_P2-1512
Coverage
England
Curator Notes
Good condition. Slight fading of sleeve fabric colour and and accents, some hanger distortion of sleeve pleats
Donor note: Self fabric fringed orange, brown, gold and green silk evening shrug with brown velvet tubular sleeve fringe. Coordinating glass bead bib necklace with fringe and flower design in matching colors.
Gia Ninno, Multicolored Striped Wool Three Piece Set
Description
Brown, black, and ivory striped double knit wool double breasted, raglan sleeved jacket with two flap pockets; mock turtleneck cap sleeved brown jersey top with narrow black and ivory stripes at base of neck and zipper closure at neck; double knit brown straight skirt with side zipper and two hook and eyes at waistband.
Tan and ivory plaid double-knit wool single breasted raglan sleeved coat with three front covered buttons, tan edging at neck, front opening, and two faux side pocket flaps; cap sleeve double-knit top with sewn on bias plaid mock turtle neck, small front pocket, and 8.5" zip at center back; and matching plaid fully lined double-knit straight skirt with side zip and hook and bar waistband closure.
Good condition. Some pilling and small stain on coat lapel. Skirt hem unstitched and hanging all the way round; skirt lining hem intact; three small stains above hemline at front of skirt.
Brown, black, tan, and blue wool plaid double-breasted princess seamed v-neck lined vest with six covered buttons and matching straight skirt with side zip and butoned waistband; skirt is lined in back only.
Creator
Aljean
Date
1960-1969
Contributor
Anonymous donor
Identifier
HCC_FA_2018_P2-1333
Coverage
Canada
Extent
Vest - Bust: 38" Skirt - Waist: 26"
Curator Notes
Good condition. There is one missing button. Four tiny holes at back near hem.
Brown single breasted three quarter length wool coat with oversize flapped and buttoned breast patch pockets, button cuffed full sleeves, inseam pockets, and gathered waistline. Buttons are rimmed, flat, four-hole same color as coat; the bodice is lined in rayon; all orphan edges in skirt portion are bound bias bound in lining fabric.
Brown rayon single-breasted suit jacket and pants with brown and black front bodice closure. Jacket has decorative darts on bodice front, upper welt pockets, and lower flap pockets. Fully-lined with three button closures. Pants are flat front and unlined.
Creator
Jil Sander, 1943- , Designer
Date
2000-2009
Contributor
Gift from Carol Isaac Barden
Identifier
HCC_FA_2018_P2-1050
Coverage
Italy
Extent
Jacket - Bust: 41" Pants - Waist: 28.75"
Curator Notes
Good condition. Small stain on upper right side of jacket.
Taupe double-faced wool suit jacket and skirt. Jacket is single-breasted with patch pockets and notched lapel. No closure at front. Two-button cuffs. Matching knee-length skirt with a straight silhouette, pin-tucks at waist front and darts at waist back. Zip closure at center back. Slit at back reveals same wool attached to lining. Fully lined.
Creator
André Laug, 1931-1984, Designer
Date
1970-1979
Contributor
Gift from Jerry Ann and Victor Costa
Identifier
HCC_FA_2018_P2-472
Coverage
Italy
Extent
Jacket - Bust: 36" Skirt - Waist: 26"
Curator Notes
Good condition. Small stain at bottom front of skirt. This piece is from André Laug's Audrey Hepburn collection (tag marked 'Audrey S.R.L.') sold at Neiman Marcus.
Brown silk gown with velvet jacquard and lace details.
Creator
Unknown designer
Date
1910-1919
Contributor
Gift from Elizabeth S. Brown
Identifier
HCC_FA_2018-1937
Coverage
Unknown
Extent
Bust: 36" Waist: 26"
Curator Notes
Good condition. Bodice is torn at waistline. Staining on the skirt. This garment was tailored to the owner's specific body shape and therefore does not fit the dress from perfectly as evidenced by the back closure not meeting all the way. Wrinkles have been released as much as possible without damaging the garment.
Brown, silk petticoat with accordion pleated back and green lining at hem.
Creator
Unknown designer
Date
1870-1879
Contributor
Gift from Elizabeth S. Brown
Identifier
HCC_FA_2018-1522
Coverage
Unknown
Extent
Waist: 26"
Curator Notes
Good condition. Black stain at center front near hem. Petticoat beginning to shatter at right side near hem. Wrinkles have been released as much as possible without damaging garment.
Brown, quilted petticoat with blue and gray felted trim.
Creator
Unknown designer
Date
1860-1869
Contributor
Gift from Elizabeth S. Brown
Identifier
HCC_FA_2018-1387
Coverage
Unknown
Extent
Waist: 24"
Curator Notes
Good condition. Scattered holes throughout fabric. A tuck has been taken midpoint around the circumference of skirt to shorten the length. Tucks have been taken at the waistband to decrease the waist size. Possible sewing project by a student due to the irregular construction techniques, which have caused the petticoat to be slightly misshapen.
Brown, cotton petticoat with horizontal bustle boning, silk hem and one pocket on the right side.
Creator
Unknown designer
Date
1870-1879
Contributor
Gift from Elizabeth S. Brown
Identifier
HCC_FA_2018-888
Coverage
Unknown
Extent
Waist: 28.25"
Curator Notes
Fair condition. Pocket beginning to separate from petticoat, cotton fabric torn near waistband. Metal bustle boning has flattened, top boning band is broken and missing a piece, and boning casements have torn at edges where they meet the skirt. The back closures show evidence of being removed and re-sewn.