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Long johns
Black and tan striped wool jersey long johns; hooded; drop seat rear; snap closing front; suede trim. -
Two piece ensemble
A. Red suede shirt; 3/4 length sleeves with elasticized hems; snap front closure; standing collar; unlined. B. Brown and white check sheer wool "Panung" style skirt; straight waistband; gathered straight silhouette; side pockets in seams; ankle length. -
Two piece ensemble
Black and white wool tweed ensemble. A. Poncho; tubular rolled collar; dog leash closing at neck; leather trim around neck and entire poncho; unlined. B. Skirt; straight silhouette. -
Poncho
Multicolor patchwork poncho formed from squares of orange, mustard, and pink wool bouclé; strips of orange suede connect squares; not lined; double snap closure at neckline; knee length. -
Dress
A. Purple wool jersey day dress; turtleneck collar, edged in purple suede; long sleeves; above the knee length; unfitted except for bust darts; pearl snaps across shoulders; large pockets in side seams. B. Purple suede tie belt. -
Hat
Black straw hat; faux pearl hat pin with rhinestones; 5 1/2 inch deep crown, five inch brim, 3 1/2 inch grosgrain cummerbund-style band. Worn with dress (Object ID #1982.308). Worn by Hildegarde. -
Dress
Black wool double knit dress; A-line skirt hangs from yoke/sleeve piece; center front slit with one covered button closure; knee length. Worn with hat (Object ID #1982.309). Worn by Hildegarde. -
Evening gown
Sage green crepe A-line evening gown; center front seam; long set-in sleeves trimmed in matching fox fur; attached scarf at neckline, acting as draped collar at front and flowing down back of dress; hand-picked zipper closure; fully lined; small yoke at upper back; ten inch flounce at hemline; full length. -
Evening gown
Gold lamé evening gown; rose motifs outlined in pearls, bugle beads and diamontes; sleeveless; slight scoop front neckline, dipping to lower scoop in back; long panel attached at back shoulders. Worn with blue stole (Object ID #1981.111.B) to form two piece ensemble. Worn by Hildegarde. -
Evening gown
Off-white lurex velvet evening gown; A-line; sleeveless; French darts; floor length. Worn with capelet (Object ID #1981.107.B) to form two piece evening ensemble. Performance gown worn by Hildegarde. -
Two piece evening ensemble
Off-white lurex velvet evening ensemble. A. Gown; A-line; sleeveless; French darts; floor length. B. Capelet; cocoon style; 3/4 length sleeves. Performance ensemble worn by Hildegarde.Tags 1950s, 1960s, capelet, ensemble, evening gown, Hildegarde, lurex velvet, off-white, Sorelle Fontana -
Evening gown
Black cloqué evening gown; fabric puckered in flower clusters; low square neckline in back; panel attached with four rhinestone buttons. Worn with capelet (Object ID #1981.106.b) to form two piece ensemble. Part of performance ensemble worn by Hildegarde. -
Evening gown
White and aqua silk chiffon evening gown; white bodice, heavily beaded in sequins and rhinestones; scoop neckline; sleeveless; high-waisted; white and aqua silk chiffon skirt panels; green velvet ribbon trim under bustline. Performance gown worn by Hildegarde. Label: Sara Fredericks, Palm Beach. -
Evening gown without capelet
Evening gown; long torso with bands of ostrich feathers on skirt; sleeveless; neckline dips to low V in back; trimmed with band of rhinestones and bugle beads. Worn with capelet (Object ID #1981.112.B) to form a two piece evening ensemble. Worn by Hildegarde. -
Two piece evening ensemble
Mauve pink silk chiffon ensemble. A. Evening gown; long torso with bands of ostrich feathers on skirt; sleeveless; neckline dips to low V in back; trimmed with band of rhinestones and bugle beads. B. Silk organza capelet; banded with ostrich feathers; lined with silk chiffon; dirty. Performance ensemble worn by Hildegarde.Tags 1950s, 1960s, capelet, ensemble, evening gown, Hildegarde, mauve, ostrich feathers, pink, silk chiffon, silk organza, Stavropoulos -
Dress
Dark red silk dress; A-line; finely pleated ruffling around neckline, center front placket, sleeves, and skirt hem; long sleeves; five square crystal buttons on placket; hand-picked zipper closure; knee length. From Hildegarde's personal wardrobe. -
Evening gown
Off-white silk matelasse evening gown; princess style; blue beaded trim at neck and sleeve edges; floor length. Worn with evening cape (Object ID #1981.22). Performance ensemble worn by Hildegarde. -
Evening gown
Ivory satin evening gown; design of cut velvet flowers; sleeveless; mandarin collar. Performance evening gown worn by Hildegarde. -
Evening gown
Charcoal gray silk kimono-style evening gown; red and orange shapes running vertically from armscye to bottom of skirt (likely a batik process); 3/4 length sleeves with turned-back cuffs; slits at lower edge of skirt; attached scarf flows from neckline; long skirt.
Label: Hudré - Hotel Orrington, Evanston, IL.