Rust orange velvet dress with fur trim on sleeves and skirt hem. Flower embroidery on right side of the bodice.
Creator
Unknown designer
Date
1920-1929
Contributor
Anonymous donor
Identifier
HCC_FA_2018-520
Coverage
Unknown
Extent
Bust: 39.25"
Curator Notes
Excellent condition. Slight discoloration at shoulders and sleeves. Modesty triangle piece in front looks to have been a later addition due to its unfinished edges and haphazard stitching.
Peach dress with white beadwork, peach embroidery and vertical pintucking on skirt.
Creator
Unknown designer
Date
1920-1929
Contributor
Gift from Elizabeth S. Brown
Identifier
HCC_FA_2018-538
Coverage
Unknown
Extent
Bust: 36" Waist: 27"
Curator Notes
Fair condition. Fabric stained with age spots. Embroidery beginning to unravel. Beading coming off at back. Button loops unravelling. One button has been replaced with a plastic pearl button.
Pink silk charmeuse teddy with point d'espirit lace at neck and hem.
Creator
Unknown designer
Date
1920-1929
Contributor
Gift from Elizabeth S. Brown
Identifier
HCC_FA_2018-1410
Coverage
France
Curator Notes
Excellent condition. Evidence of straps having been lowered at front seams. The garment has been placed on a smaller mannequin in order to safely accomodate the crotch.
Lavender, silk georgette, sheer dress with multicolored, geometric and floral beadwork.
Creator
Unknown designer
Date
1920-1929
Contributor
Gift from Elizabeth S. Brown
Identifier
HCC_FA_2018-1491
Coverage
Unknown
Extent
Bust: 35.5" Waist: 27.5"
Curator Notes
Good condition. Bleach stains on front left side of garment. Stains on front and back of garment, as well as on the sleeves. Light damage resulting in color fading on shoulders, sleeves and sides of garment.
Gold silk organza and lamé dress with metallic embroidery and beading.
Creator
Max Cohen INC.
Date
1920-1929
Contributor
Gift from Elizabeth S. Brown
Identifier
HCC_FA_2018-1505
Coverage
Unknown
Extent
Bust: 34" Waist: 25"
Curator Notes
Good condition. Beaded top is in fair condition. Silk organza torn at shoulders. Beading beginning to unravel and fall off. Center front shows evidence of conservation attempt.
Textile
Silk Organza, Silk Lamé, Alençon Lace, Beads, Crystals, and Netting
Good condition. Black silk fading to brown. Possibility of pink feathers having been a part of slip as evidenced by tiny feathers found in net layers and ends of feathers sticking out from seams. Bottom two layers of net skirt coming apart at hem.
High-heel cross-strap almond-toe pump with straps crossing over the top of the foot in a looping pattern. The loops alternate bands of metallic leather (silver and gold) leather top-stitched over seashell satin bengaline. The shoe is laced with nylon ribbon. The outside of the heel is finished in silver leather, while the inside of the heel is covered in nude leather.
Creator
Santel
Date
1920-1929
Contributor
Anonymous donor
Identifier
HCC_FA_2018_P2-2254
Coverage
Unknown
Extent
9" long; 5.5" long
Curator Notes
Excellent condition, apart from foxing and water stains, primarily on the left shoe.
Purple pebble silk kimono printed with white medallions containing predominantly orange floral patterns connected with blue and white serpentine ribbon and bows patterns; rose silk lining; padding at hem and sleeve ends; handstitched and purple belt.