André Laug, Blue Wool Jacket and Skirt
Matching blue double-faced wool jacket and skirt. Jacket is single-breasted with three button closure and black velvet trim at the lapel and decorative pocket flaps. Skirt has a straight silhouette in four panels. Midi length. Pin tucks at waist front and darts at waist back. Zipper at center back. Fully lined.
André Laug, 1931-1984, Designer
1970-1979
Gift from Jerry Ann and Victor Costa
HCC_FA_2018_P2-517
Italy
Black and Purple Silk Bodice
Black and purple silk bodice with velvet ribbon and lace trim.
Unknown designer
1900-1909
Gift from Elizabeth S. Brown
HCC_FA_2018-731
Unknown
Black Velvet Coat
Black velvet coat with horizontal cording around the sleeves and ruched collar.
Unknown designer
1920-1929
Gift from Elizabeth S. Brown
HCC_FA_2018-523
Unknown
Black Velvet Mandarin Hat
Black velvet and felt Mandarin hat with gold and pearl finial
Unknown designer
1960-1969
Gift from Estate of Waller Staley
HCC_FA_2018_P2-2379
Unknown
Blue Velvet Dress
Blue velvet dress with two tiers at drop waist and blue velvet and cream ties at collar and at waist.
Unknown designer
1920-1929
Anonymous donor
HCC_FA_2018-534
Unknown
Brown Silk Gown
Brown silk gown with velvet jacquard and lace details.
Unknown designer
1910-1919
Gift from Elizabeth S. Brown
HCC_FA_2018-1937
Unknown
Brown Velvet Dress
Brown velvet dress with gathered side waist and velvet and cream bow.
Unknown designer
1920-1929
Anonymous donor
HCC_FA_2018-531
Unknown
Brown Velvet Dress
Brown velvet dress with rhinestone gold ribbon trim details. Fully lined with brown cotton.
Unknown designer, sold at Sakowitz
1960-1969
Gift from Beverly Maurice
HCC_FA_2021_pt3-810
United States
Carol Lane Saber, Green and Purple Silk Shantung Jacket
Green and purple silk shantung jacket with green velvet felt leaf shaped, on yoke, left shoulder has stuffed cat head and right shoulder cats tail. Image of a cat on a brooch on front right side. Floral patchwork on back bodice and inside yoke. Fully lined purple polyester
Carol Lane Saber, 1935- , Designer
1980-1989
Gift from Carol Lane Saber
HCC_FA_2021_pt3-051
United States
Carol Lane Saber, Lavender Silk Shantung Floral Ensemble
Lavender silk shantung floral vest coat with floral and sequins embroidery. Shades of pink and purple silk checkered on side seams. Purple chiffon vest with velvet floral. Lavender long sleeves silk cowl shirt and skirt. Cowl neckline is magenta silk. Fully lined hem on skirt and top.
Carol Lane Saber, 1935- , Designer
1990-1999
Gift from Carol Lane Saber
HCC_FA_2021_pt3-358
United States
Carolina Herrera, Brown Wool Jacket and Dress
Brown wool crepe princess seam jacket with yoke and pleated sleeve caps, black velvet center front with brown lapels. Matched with brown wool princess seam dress with black velvet fabric on the notched collar and front and back in v-neck design of the dress.
Carolina Herrera, 1939-, Designer
1980-1989
Anonymous donor
HCC_FA_2018_P2-1035
United States
Chanel Boutique, Cream Silk Top
Cream silk long-sleeve top with attached black velvet bow and round collar. Sleeves are gathered under an overlaying fabric sewn on princess seams. Sleeve cuffs are gathered and folded up with two black velvet bows sewn on both sides. Bodice consists of six front gold button closure and hook and eyes. Waistline is turned under 2" hem. Bodice is unlined, but the finishes inside are serged. The overlay fabric sewn on side seams and cuff hemline are both serged and cut in a narrow zigzag lines.
Coco Chanel, 1883-1971, Founder and Designer;
Karl Lagerfeld, 1933-2019, Creative Director and Designer
1980-1989
Anonymous donor
HCC_FA_2018_p2-1858
France
Christian Dior, Black Velvet and Yellow Polyester Blend Quilted Dress
Black velvet double-breasted bodice dress with thin straps and woven polyester edging around the neckline. The dress has a polyester blend quilted skirt, fully lined with yellow silk charmeuse.
Christian Dior, 1905-1957, Designer
1970-1979
Gift from Alexander Chapman
HCC_FA_2021_pt3-682
France, United States
Dark Green Wool Coat
Dark green wool coat with braid and velvet trim.
Unknown designer
1910-1919
Gift from Elizabeth S. Brown
HCC_FA_2018-644
Unknown
Emanuel Ungaro, Teal Brushed Wool with Black Velvet Dress
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.
Emanuel Ungaro, 1933-2019, Designer
1980-1989
Anonymous donor
HCC_FA_2021_pt3-850
France, United States
Floral Lace Party Dress
Brown net party dress with pink and green floral lace embroidery and green, velvet sash at waistline.
Unknown designer
1950-1959
Anonymous donor
HCC_FA_2018-2013
United States
Givenchy Nouvelle Boutique, silk organza with animal print in bronze on black with black velvet bodice full length evening gown
Silk organza evening gown with black velvet bodice; sleeves and skirt of silk organza with animal print in bronze on black with sparkles and metallic stripe and flower detail at waist.
Givenchy Boutique, Hubert de Givenchy, 1927-2018, Designer
1980-1989
Anonymous donor
HCC_FA_2018-231
France
Givenchy, Teal Iridescent Silk Taffeta Moiré with Black Velvet Gown
Teal iridescent silk taffeta moiré long-sleeved gown with puffed shoulders. Gown has black silk blend velvet button down bodice and a black taffeta flower pinned to waistline. Dress has black ruffled edging on center, front, and sleeve.
Hubert de Givenchy, 1927-2018, Designer
1980-1989
Anonymous donor
HCC_FA_2021_pt3-1138
France
Lanvin, Black Velvet Jacket and Skirt
Lanvin black velvet jacket with black jewel buttons and purple silk ruffles on collar and cuffs. Fully lined with black polyester.
Lanvin
1960-1969
Anonymous donor
HCC_FA_2021_pt3-836
France, United States
Minh Hanh, Multicolored Silk Velvet Shrug
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.
Minh Hanh, 1961 - , Designer
2000-2009
Gift from Kay King
HCC_FA_2018_P2-103
Vietnam
Mollie Parnis, Black Velvet Dress
Black v-neck dress with velvet bodice and sleeve bottoms. Dress consists of puffy sleeves and side inserts. Skirt and puffy sleeves are polyester taffeta with flocked velvet polka dots.
Mollie Parnis, 1905-1992, Designer
1980-1989
Gift from Elizabeth Brown
HCC_FA_2018_P2-1132
United States
Neiman Marcus, Men's Black Velvet Slippers
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.
Neiman Marcus
1950-1959
Anonymous donor
HCC_FA_2018_P2-2157
United Kingdom
Oscar De La Renta, Aqua Crushed Velvet Dress
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.
Oscar de la Renta, 1932-2014, Designer
1970-1979
Gift from Alexander Chapman
HCC_FA_2021_pt3-693
Spain, United States
Pinehurst, Shades of Rose, Velvet and Satin, Pillbox Hat
Velvet and satin crown ribbon sewn at edges to form stripes surrounded by woven ribbons in three shades of rose around crown and sides of pillbox hat; net attached to front half of hat at crown. Label identifies B. Altman & Co. Fifth Ave.
Pinehurst
1960-1969
Gift from Elizabeth S. Brown
HCC_FA_2018_P2-2353
United States
Pink and Black Hat
Pink velvet hat with black velvet trim and fur flower.
Unknown designer
1910-1919
Gift of Elizabeth S. Brown
HCC_FA_2018-1025
Unknown
Pink and Black Lace Bodice
Pink bodice with black lace overlay, black velvet and silk trim.
Unknown designer
1880-1889
Gift from Elizabeth S. Brown
HCC_FA_2018-2179
Unknown
Reza Khan, Black and Gold Silk Dress
Black silk strapless dress with gold silk and velvet floral appliques. There is black silk fan-like shaped with gold flower attached on waist. Dress is fully lined with black silk lining.
Reza Khan, Designer
1990-1999
Gift from Alexander Chapman
HCC_FA_2021_pt3-090
United States
Reza Khan, Black And Red Skirt And Jacket Ensemble
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.
Reza Khan, Designer
1990-1999
Gift from Harriet Rosmarin Gertner
HCC_FA_2021_pt3-123
United States
Reza Khan, Red and Black Silk Dress
Long-sleeve crinkled black silk dress with ruched red and black velveteen pattern silk detailing on sleeves and waist. Fully lined with silk charmeuse.
Reza Khan, Designer
1990-1999
Gift from Harriet Rosmarin Gertner
HCC_FA_2021_pt3-103
United States
Reza Khan, Red Wool Crepe and Black Silk Dress
Long-sleeve red wool crepe dress with black-on-black floral silk bands. Fully lined with silk charmeuse with buckram in the sleeves.
Reza Khan, Designer
1990-1999
Gift from Harriet Rosmarin Gertner
HCC_FA_2021_pt3-096
United States
Ruby Marquez, Black and Gold Velvet Dress
Black velvet dress with gold lamé sewn on belt and decorative, pleated fan with geometric rhinestone embellishment at waistline
Ruby Marquez, 1959-2009, Designer
2000-2009
Gift from Estate of Ruby Marquez
HCC_FA_2018_P2-777
United States
Rust Orange Velvet Dress
Rust orange velvet dress with fur trim on sleeves and skirt hem. Flower embroidery on right side of the bodice.
Unknown designer
1920-1929
Anonymous donor
HCC_FA_2018-520
Unknown
Scaasi Boutique, Black Lace and Velvet Dress
Black lace and velvet evening dress with three bow ties over hook and eye and zipper in the back as closure. Dress is fully lined with silk beige lining and full-length puffy sleeves.
Arnold Scaasi, 1930-2015, Designer
1990-1999
Anonymous donor
HCC_FA_2018_P2-1119
United States
Schmeck, Black Bonnet
Black bonnet with gathered velvet, black ostrich feathers and heavy, silk satin ties.
Schmeck
1890-1899
Gift of Elizabeth S. Brown
HCC_FA_2018-1042
Unknown
Stavropoulos, Multicolored Velvet Evening Gown
Black mesh, bias-cut evening gown woven with yellow, orange, red, brown, and green velvet floral design. Full-length, unlined sleeves. Back invisible zipper as closure. Dress has two chiffon lining.
George Stavropoulos, 1920-1990, Designer
1980-1989
Anonymous donor
HCC_FA_2018_p2-1889
United States
Tan and Green Bodice and Skirt Ensemble
Tan, silk ottoman bodice and skirt with detachable peplum, green velvet trim, pleated cuffs and lace collar.
Unknown designer
1870-1879
Gift from Elizabeth S. Brown
HCC_FA_2018-2200
Unknown
Traditional Afghan Maroon Velvet Dress
Donor note: Traditional Afghan maroon velvet women's dress with elaborate gold braid embroidery in a large front bodice panel, at edges of sleeves and hemline and in medallions on skirt and sleeves.
Unknown designer
1990-1999
Gift from Kay King
HCC_FA_2018_P2-167
Afghanistan
Valentino Boutique, Black Wool Jacket
Black wool jacket with velvet peak collar with front zipper closure and decorative sixteen black faux buttons. Jacket has two side pockets and one faux pocket on upper left of front bodice. Jacket is fully-lined with cuffed-sleeves with three buttons for closure.
Valentino Boutique, Valentino Garavani, 1932-, Designer
1980-1989
Anonymous donor
HCC_FA_2018_1029
Italy
Valentino Couture, Brown Chiffon Bolero and Dress Ensemble
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.
Valentino Garavani, 1932- , Designer
1990-1999
Gift from Carol Isaac Barden
HCC_FA_2018_p2-1771
Italy
Vivi Nguyen-Robertson, Brown Velvet and Brown Silk Taffeta Top and Skirt Ensemble
Turtleneck bodice with black velvet sleeves covering bust and black, silk floral design bodice with decorative floral buttons. Bodice paired with brown, silk taffeta A-line skirt.
Vivi Nguyen-Robertson, 1982- , Designer
2000-2009
Gift from Vivi Nguyen-Robertson
HCC_FA_2018_P2-553
United States
Vivi Nguyen-Robertson, Dark Brown Velvet and Light Blue Brocade Coat
Dark brown velvet coat with pleated skirt and light blue brocade placket and yoke. Brown shantung lining.
Vivi Nguyen-Robertson, 1982- , Designer
2000-2009
Gift from Vivi Nguyen-Robertson
HCC_FA_2018_P2-572
United States
Vivi Nguyen-Robertson, Dark Burgundy Coat
Dark burgundy velvet and silk twill coat with gimp at all skirt edges and velvet to twill sleeve seams. Ruffled collar ends attached to bodice.Tucked inset at center back bodice. Hook closure on front waistband of skirt.
Vivi Nguyen-Robertson, 1982- , Designer
2000-2009
Gift from Vivi Nguyen-Robertson
HCC_FA_2018_P2-585
United States
Wine Velvet Evening Coat
Wine-colored velvet, evening coat.
Unknown designer
1900-1909
Gift from Elizabeth S. Brown
HCC_FA_2018-740
Unknown
Yellow Calot Hat
Calot of yellow woven fabric crown with taupe velvet rim rose stem encircling crown ending at yellow rose on rim with scrap of netting attached
Unknown designer
1950-1959
Anonymous donor
HCC_FA_2018_P2-2427
Unknown