Gemma Kahng, Red Wool Crepe Double Breasted Snap Closure Jacket
Description
Red wool crepe double breasted snap closure jacket with gold and black decorative buttons. The jacket has black silk charmeuse collar and has black silk charmeuse details on the false pockets and along the gold buttoned sleeve cuffs. Fully lined with red polyester.
Diane Freis, Multi-Colored Animal Print Polyester Skirt And Blouse
Description
Multi-colored animal print wide sleeve polyester blend blouson top with layered ruffle v-neckline and pleated waist tie. There is also a patterned pleated mid-length skirt.
Creator
Diane Freis, Designer
Date
1980-1989
Contributor
Anonymous donor
Identifier
HCC_FA_2021_pt3-1001
Coverage
Hong Kong, United States
Extent
Unable to measure due to nature of design and the loss of elasticity in waistband
Diane Freis, Red and Black Patterned Polyester Skirt And Blouse
Description
Red, black and blue abstract patterned wide sleeve polyester blend blouse with striped panels on shoulder. There is also an abstract pattern pleated mid-length skirt.
Creator
Diane Freis, Designer
Date
1980-1989
Contributor
Anonymous donor
Identifier
HCC_FA_2021_pt3-1041
Coverage
Hong Kong, United States
Extent
Unable to measure due to nature of design and the loss of elasticity in waistband
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.
Louis Féraud, Red Wool Double-Breasted Blazer Skirt Suit
Description
Red wool double-breasted blazer with custom gold and resin buttons, fully lined with red viscose. There is also a red wool pencil skirt, fully lined with red viscose.
Creator
Louis Féraud, 1920-1999, Designer
Date
1990-1999
Contributor
Gift from Elizabeth S. Brown
Identifier
HCC_FA_2021_pt3-712
Coverage
Germany, France
Extent
Jacket Bust: 40", Waist: 38", Skirt Waist: 32"
Curator Notes
Good condition. Pockets on blazer are still stitched together.
Arnold Scaasi, Red Pinstriped Wool Jacket Ensemble
Description
Red pinstriped wool jacket with black and white polka dot silk blend cuff inserts. Jacket has black plastic buttons and is fully lined with black silk. There is also a red pinstriped wool skirt, fully lined with black silk.
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.
Cesar Galindo, Pink Floral Pattern Strapless Silk Charmeuse Dress
Description
Pink, red, and green floral pattern strapless silk charmeuse dress. Dress has corded detailing around underbust, and is fully lined with cream silk charmeuse.
Reza Khan, Black And Red Skirt And Jacket Ensemble
Description
Black crinkled velveteen pattern silk skirt and jacket with red geometric silk brocade detailing. With silk brocade buttons and banded style collar. Fully lined with silk charmeuse and buckram in sleeves.
Creator
Reza Khan, Designer
Date
1990-1999
Contributor
Gift from Harriet Rosmarin Gertner
Identifier
HCC_FA_2021_pt3-123
Coverage
United States
Extent
Bust: 34", Skirt Waist: 28", Hip: 36"
Curator Notes
Excellent condition
Textile
Crinkled Velveteen Pattern Silk With Silk Charmeuse
Long-sleeve crinkled black silk dress with ruched red and black velveteen pattern silk detailing on sleeves and waist. Fully lined with silk charmeuse.
Creator
Reza Khan, Designer
Date
1990-1999
Contributor
Gift from Harriet Rosmarin Gertner
Identifier
HCC_FA_2021_pt3-103
Coverage
United States
Extent
Bust: 34", Waist: 28", Hip: 33"
Curator Notes
Excellent condition.
Textile
Crinkled Silk and Velveteen Pattern Silk, Silk Charmeuse Lining
Red silk bias cut full-length dress with floral patchwork on neckline and skirt of dress.
Creator
Carol Lane Saber, 1935- , Designer
Date
1980-1989
Contributor
Gift from Carol Lane Saber
Identifier
HCC_FA_2021_pt3-342
Coverage
United States
Extent
Dress Bust: 30", Waist: 26", Hip: 34"
Curator Notes
Excellent Condition. This piece was designed by Carol Lane Saber under the theme "Queen Maude Rosebud Garden", for an invitational exhibition of Fairfield Processing/Concord Fabric Company.
Traditional fireman's coat with red stripe along shoulder line to cuff; two white horizontal stripes; emblem on the back; and separate scene and emblem on the interior; cloth label handsewn to inside front binding.
Creator
Unknown designer
Date
Unknown
Contributor
Gift From Carol Lane Saber
Identifier
HCC_FA_2021_PT3-1537
Coverage
Japan
Extent
N/A
Curator Notes
Good condition. Some wear, discoloration, and tiny holes. This piece is part of a larger collection acquired by the donor on one of her many trips to Japan, studying Japanese textile processes and techniques.
Orange pebble silk kimono with embroidered pines and mountains; water and sails; and multi-coloured phoenix on the back.
Creator
Unknown designer
Date
Meiji Period, 1868-1912
Contributor
Gift From Carol Lane Saber
Identifier
HCC_FA_2021_PT3-1731
Coverage
Japan
Extent
50" x 63"
Curator Notes
Good condition. This kimono is a part of a larger collection acquired by the donor on one of her many trips to Japan, studying Japanese textile processes and techniques.
Black wool crocheted sweater with multi-coloured puffed french knot centered flowers and green embroidered trellis; edge banding of black, red, and green; sewn on flap at bottom of center back; metal stamped domed buttons with copper shanks.
Creator
Unknown designer
Date
1940-1949
Contributor
Gift From Elizabeth S. Brown
Identifier
HCC_FA_2021_PT3-1512
Coverage
Germany
Extent
Bust 32"
Curator Notes
Good condition. Signs of fading and loose yarn ends.
Red and black wool jumper with two tiered pleated skirt and braid at all seams, neck, armholes and hem; five piece bodice; inserts with different red wool at shoulders.
Creator
Unknown designer
Date
Unknown
Contributor
Gift from Bonnie and David Smith
Identifier
HCC_FA_2021_PT3-1476
Coverage
Albania, Mirdita Region
Extent
Bust: N/A
Waist: 28"
Curator Notes
Fair condition. Back skirt seam loose; shoulder seams opened to insert extensions.
Predominantly red floral silk leather soled and lined 3" continental heeled Saks Fifth Avenue pumps with pleating and rhinestone buckle at vamp and satin insole, Fenton last
Low round crown wrapped in a 1" velvet ribbon and narrow brim. The ribbon is tied loosely on the side of the head with a small red cotton flower emerging from bow. There is a Rivera label sewn in as well.
Creator
Rivera
Date
1940-1949
Contributor
Anonymous donor
Identifier
HCC_FA_2018_P2-2387
Coverage
Unknown
Extent
8" Wide; 8.875" Deep
Curator Notes
Good condition. Shows signs of wear under the velvet ribbon where the crown meets the brim. Cotton flower has been bent.
Men's black velvet laceless slippers with gold beaded embellishment on top and red, quilted satin lining. Slipper tongue has red leather lining and heel is 5/8" H.
Creator
Neiman Marcus
Date
1950-1959
Contributor
Anonymous donor
Identifier
HCC_FA_2018_P2-2157
Coverage
United Kingdom
Extent
Size 11, 5/8" Heel
Curator Notes
Good condition. Velvet is lightly dusty. Some faded black marker stains under slipper tongue. The label under the slippers indicates this is "Handcrafted, Made in England."
Red rayon crepe dress with long set-in sleeves and an overlay short cape sleeve sewn on top. Dress has two front opening, about 5.5" long, imitating pockets but rather display an inside seams finished with serged hem. Lower edge of sleeves consists of three buttons on front side seams. Back zipper as closure and skirt slit on lower part of dress. Dress is fully-lined sewn on center back of dress. red_dress
Red lizard hinged lid handbag with bakelite hardware and twisted silk cord attached fabric coin purse with lizard frame as well as interior pocket which holds the mirror.
Donor note: Tanzanian hand screen printed red, gold, black and white Kanga worn by women in East Africa, a traditional Swahili piece of cotton cloth printed with a Swahili proverb: "Mtoto kwa mama hakui" meaning "A child to the mother, is always a child."
Donor note: Navy synthetic textile made into a traditional Bedouin dress with intricate red cotton cross-stitch embroidery on the front, back and sleeves with yellow accents.
Donor note: Tanzanian hand-woven green, red, pink and gold Kikoi with hand-knotted fringe; traditionally worn sarong-style by men on the coast of East Africa.
Donor note: Scarf for Algerian white caftan dress; red hand-woven cotton with gold and black stripes and embroidered braid in blue, gold, green, black and white on one side.
Donor note: Traditional Algerian long caftan dress of white jacquard synthetic textile with red, gold, green, and black braid embroidery on yoke, sleeve, front, and hem; hand-twisted red, green, white, and black yarn cord tie belt.
Donor note: Traditional Portuguese women's Festival Dance Costume. Red, black, and white striped wool full skirt with black hemline border hand embellished with multi-colored flowers; matching weskit with lacings. Red wool apron with multi-colored chenille embroidery. White cotton peasant blouse with blue hand embroidery. Black fringed head scarf with colorful paisley print. Ornately embroidered purse pocket with waistband tie.
Red mohair princess coat with glossy black diamond beads on front and back princess seams and above split sleeve hems; abstract black quilting lines on center front and back panels; concealed button closure.
Creator
Ruby Marquez, 1959-2009, Designer
Date
2000-2009
Contributor
Gift from Estate of Ruby Marquez
Identifier
HCC_FA_2018_P2-597
Coverage
United States
Extent
Bust: 39"
Curator Notes
Excellent condition. This piece was designed by an HCC Alumna.