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.
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.
Emanuel Ungaro, Metallic Black Silk Blend Sequined, Strapless Gown
Description
Metallic black silk blend strapless gown. Dress has black and white sequin pattern on bustier and has black sequins along the hemline. There is black heavy weight tulle under the skirt.
Creator
Emanuel Ungaro, 1933-2019, Designer
Date
1990-1999
Contributor
Gift from Cesar Galindo
Identifier
HCC_FA_2021_pt3-495
Coverage
France
Extent
Bust: 34", Waist 26"
Curator Notes
Excellent condition. Back hook missing. A part of Ombre de la Nuit, Paris.
Wedding tsutsugaki featuring a central pine tree and crane with plum blossoms. a caped turtle and waterfall; scattered metallic gold spatters; 4 panels.
Creator
Unknown designer
Date
Meiji Period, 1868-1912
Contributor
Gift from Carol Lane Saber
Identifier
HCC_FA_2021_pt3-1710
Coverage
Japan
Extent
53 x 59-1/2
Curator Notes
Good condition. Donor notes: Brown field was originally blue; hand stitching at panel connection reinforced with machine stitching.
Beige and silver brocade pants with metallic pewter diamond and floral pattern. Pants are partially lined sewn from waist with rayon lining. Hem consists of 2" serged folded hemline. Closures consists of hook and eye, one button and front invisible zipper.
Metallic silver raglan sleeved coat with silver thread couching, thread ruff, applied metal and bead squares front and back, and scattered black and silver fuzzy 'caterpillars'; silver metallic bustier with silver thread couching in front, metal and bead treatment on bra cups, hook and eye closure at center back; silver satin mini tulip skirt with invisible zip closure at center back
Creator
Ruby Marquez, 1959-2009, Designer
Date
2000-2009
Contributor
Gift from Estate of Ruby Marquez
Identifier
HCC_FA_2018_P2-649
Coverage
United States
Extent
Bustier - Bust: 34"
Coat - Bust: 48"
Curator Notes
Excellent condition. This piece was designed by an HCC Alumna.
Excellent condition. Garment is from the season two finale of Project Runway. It is "Look 13" from Dao's Bryant Park Collection. This piece was designed by an HCC Alumna.
Good condition. Fabric binding beginning to unravel and shatter; leather stained from wear. Decor is missing some metallic sequins. Straight sole, no designated right or left.