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20 North Main St (also enter on 224 Benefit Street) Providence, RI 02903
Open today 10 am–5 pm
Jean Patou, designer
French, 1887 - 1936
Woman’s dress, ca. 1926
Silk or rayon plain weave with cotton plain-weave trim
Center back length: 109.2 cm (43 inches)
Gift of Elinor D. Ingersoll 68.140.3
Unknown artist, Japanese
Nō Theater Costume (Atsuita), 1800-1850
Silk, twill weave with supplementary discontinuous patterning wefts, goldleafed paper lamellae
137.8 cm (54 5/16 inches) (center back length)
Gift of Miss Lucy T. Aldrich 35.466
Unknown artist, Japanese
Surcoat (Jinbaori), 1603-1680
Resist-printed silk
Length: 94 cm (37 inches)
Gift of Miss Lucy T. Aldrich 35.511
Unknown artist, Japanese
Kesa, 1680-1786
Silk; metallic yarn
Length: 205.7 cm (81 inches)
Gift of Miss Lucy T. Aldrich 35.283A
Unknown artist, Japanese
Nō theater costume (karaori), 1700s
Ikat-dyed silk compound weave with supplementary continuous gold-leaf paper patterning wefts and supplementary discontinuous silk patterning weft floats
Center back length: 144.8 cm (57 inches)
Gift of Miss Lucy T. Aldrich 35.481
Unknown artist, Chinese, China
Daoist priest’s robe, 1800s
Silk, metallic yarn, tapestry weave
Center back length: 135.3 cm (53 1/4 inches)
Bequest of Miss Lucy T. Aldrich 55.242
Unknown artist, Chinese; Manchu
Man’s Court Robe, 1736-1795
Silk and gold-wrapped thread slit-tapestry weave (kesi) with fur trim
Center back length: 143.5 cm (56 1/2 inches)
Gift of Miss Lucy T. Aldrich 35.390
Unknown artist, Japanese, Japan
Seven-column priest’s robe with court-dance theme, 1736
Silk compound weave with supplementary silk and gold-leaf paper patterning wefts
Length: 210.8 cm (83 inches)
Bequest of Lucy T. Aldrich 55.408
Unknown artist, Guatemalan; Q’eqchi’ Maya
Huipil Panel, before 1917
Backstrap-loom-woven cotton plain weave with cotton supplementary weft patterning
109.2 cm (43 inches) (length)
Gift of Mrs. Barbara Deering Danielson 82.308.32
Unknown artist, English
Man’s suit, ca. 1765
Brushed and fulled-wool plain weave
Center back length: 105.4 cm (41 1/2 inches) (coat)
Mary B. Jackson Fund 1995.054
Unknown artist, Japanese, Japan
Nō theater costume (nuihaku), 1750-1800
Silk, gold leaf; plain weave, hand-painting, embroidery
Center back length: 162.6 cm (64 inches)
Gift of Miss Lucy T. Aldrich 35.470
Unknown artist, French
Robe à la française, 1760-1770
Silk ribbed weave (cannele) with discontinuous supplementary patterning wefts
Center back length: 150.5 cm (59 1/4 inches)
Museum purchase with funds from the Museum Associates in honor of Eleanor Fayerweather 82.287.1
William Kilburn, textile designer
Irish, 1745-1818
Dress, ca. 1790
Cotton plain weave, block printed
Center back length: 172.7 cm (68 inches)
Helen M. Danforth Acquisition Fund 1987.028
Unknown artist, Japanese
Buddhist Priest Stole (Ohi), 1786 - 1838
Silk compound weave
Length: 129.5 cm (51 inches)
Gift of Mrs. Gustav Radeke 08.094
Unknown artist, Malaysian, Kelantan, probably
Sarong, 1800s
Silk, metallic-wrapped yarns; twill weave, weft ikat, supplementary weft patterning
Length: 90.2 cm (35 1/2 inches) (top to bottom)
Bequest of Miss Lucy T. Aldrich 55.497.1
Unknown artist, Guatemalan; K’iche Maya
Huipil, before 1917
Backstrap-loom-woven cotton plain weave with cotton and silk supplementary weft patterning and cotton embroidery at seams
49.5 cm (19 1/2 inches) (length)
Gift of Mrs. Barbara Deering Danielson 82.308.33B
House of Worth, designer
French, 1858-1952
Dress (day bodice, evening bodice and skirt), ca. 1874
Silk; cotton
Center back length: 200.7 cm (79 inches)
Gift of the Goddard family 2005.89.12
Unknown artist, Plains Indians; Santee; Sioux
Woman’s Dress, late 1800s - early 1900s
Wool plain weave with silk ribbon, sequin, and shell appliqué
Center back length: 133.4 cm (52 1/2 inches)
Museum Works of Art Fund 44.592
Unknown artist, New Zealander, New Zealand
Man’s cloak, 1880-1890
Twined flax with wool pompoms
Length: 196.9 cm (77 1/2 inches)
Gift in memory of Mr. and Mrs. W. Frederick Williams, Jr. by their children 75.026.67
Unknown artist, American
Reception Dress, 1884
Silk brocade and satin weave, trimmed with chenille fringe
Center back length: 61 cm (24 inches) (bodice)
Gift of Miss Beatrice McCloy 60.068.2
Unknown artist, American
Tea gown, ca. 1910
Satin, embroidered tulle
Length: 139.7 cm (55 inches)
Museum Collection S83.082
Liberty and Company, Ltd., manufacturer
British, est. 1875
Coat, ca.1913
Silk jacquard, compound weave
Center back length: 124.5 cm (49 inches)
Gift of Ms. Candis Dixon in memory of Marjorie Freeman 1987.067
Unknown artist, Japanese; Ainu
Leg protectors, ca. 1900
Horsehair and Indigo dyed bast fiber, trimmed and backed with indigo dyed cotton
30.5 x 30.5 cm (12 x 12 inches) (each)
Edgar J. Lownes Fund 2016.94.2ab
Claire McCardell, designer
American, 1905-1958
Claire McCardell Clothes by Townley, manufacturer
American, est. 1940
”Popover” Dress, ca.1956
Cotton plain weave, screenprinted
Gift of Mary L. Peterson in memory of Thora Magnussen Buckley, Conservator at The RISD Museum, 1950-1972 2006.82.7
Unknown artist, Japanese; Ainu
Leg protectors, ca. 1900
Horsehair, cotton, and bast-fiber plain weave
30.5 x 32.4 cm (12 x 12 3/4 inches) (each)
Edgar J. Lownes Fund 2016.94.1ab
Unknown artist, Japanese
Robe worn by a Zen Buddhist Mendicant Monk (Koromo or Jikitotsu), ca. 1920-1930s
Bast-fiber gauze weave
Center back length: 124.5 cm (49 inches)
Helen M. Danforth Acquisition Fund 2016.96.3
Maria Monaci Gallenga
Italian
Evening dress, ca. 1920
Silk, metallic pigment, metallic yarn
Center back length: 133.4 cm (52 1/2 inches)
Gift of Mrs. Beatrice Murray Willis 2006.25.4
Unknown artist, Japanese
Wisteria Long Coat (Fuji Nagagi), late 1800s
Wisteria plain weave with cotton trim
Elizabeth T. and Dorothy N. Casey Fund 2012.21.7
Unknown artist, Japanese
Under Kimono (Han Juban), mid-1800s
Resist-dyed cotton plain weave
Elizabeth T. and Dorothy N. Casey Fund 2012.21.2
Unknown artist, Japanese
Man’s Travel Cape (Bozukappa), early 1900s
Cotton plain weave with kasuri (warp-dyed) lining
99.1 x 36.8 cm (39 x 14 1/2 inches)
Museum Collection. Gift of Miss Teiko Sasaki S1986.043
Madeleine Vionnet
French, 1876-1975
Dress, ca. 1932
Ombré silk chiffon crepe
Center back length: 102.9 cm (40 1/2 inches)
Eleanor Fayerweather Puchase Fund and Museum Acquisition Fund 1994.006
Unknown artist, Guatemalan; K’iche Maya
Huipil, before 1917
Backstrap-loom-woven cotton plain weave with cotton and silk supplementary weft patterning and cotton embroidery at seams
68.6 cm (27 inches) (length)
Gift of Mrs. Barbara Deering Danielson 82.308.33A
Claire McCardell
American, 1905-1958
Dress, ca. 1950
Wool plain weave
Center back length: 119.4 cm (47 inches)
Gift of Mrs. Warren E. Teixeira, RISD Textile Design Department 58.173.1
Unknown artist, Guatemalan; K’iche Maya; or; Mam Maya, Santo Tomás Chichicastenango, Dept. of El Quiché, Guatemala
Huipil Panel, before 1917
Treadle-loom-woven cotton plain weave with cotton and silk supplementary weft patterning
Length: 396.2 cm (156 inches)
Gift of Mrs. Barbara Deering Danielson 82.308.24B
Cristóbal Balenciaga, designer
Spanish, 1895-1972
Chemise dress, ca. 1957
Wool bouclé yarn twill weave
Center back length: 98.7 cm (38 7/8 inches)
Museum purchase with funds from the Fine Arts Committee and Mary B. Jackson Fund 1997.83
Unknown artist, Guatemalan; K’iche Maya, Guatemala
Huipil, before 1917
Treadle-loom-woven cotton plain weave with plain weave with supplementary weft patterning and embroidered seams and neckline
Length: 106.7 cm (42 inches)
Gift of Mrs. Barbara Deering Danielson 82.308.24A
André Courrèges, designer
French, b. 1923
Bonwit Teller, retailer
American, 20th century
Coat and Dress, ca. 1966
Cotton piqué with plastic buttons
99.1 cm (39 inches)
Gift of Ms. Laraine Runci 82.118
Bonnie Cashin, designer
American, 1915-2000
Woman’s dress and coat ensemble, 1968
Wool with suede trim; plain weave and wool jersey knit lining
Gift of Philip Sills 80.171.13
Bonnie Cashin, designer
American, 1915-2000
Dress, 1969
Jersey knit, leather trim
Gift of Philip Sills 80.171.21
Issey Miyake, designer
Japanese, b. 1938
Yasumasa Morimura
Japanese, b. 1951
Pleats Please Guest Artist Series, no. 1, 1997
Polyester; plain weave, printing, heat-set pleating
Center back length: 137.8 cm (54 1/4 inches)
Gift of the artist 1997.25
Gabrielle Bonheur Chanel, design label
French, 1883-1971
Karl Lagerfeld, designer
French, b. Germany, b. 1938
Evening dress, haute couture, 2009
Silk, vinyl, beads
Length: 113 cm (44 1/2 inches) (center back)
Gift of Mrs. William McCormick Blair, Jr. 2011.85.3
Alexander McQueen, designer
English, 1969-2010
Alexander McQueen, design house
established 1992
Butterfly-print dress, spring/summer 2008
Silk, leather belt; plain weave, printed
Center back length: 99.1 cm (39 inches) dress
Mary B. Jackson Fund 2009.39
Junya Watanabe, designer
Japanese, b. 1961
Comme des Garçons, design label
Tokyo
Dress, 2008
Cotton plain weave, printed; rayon and polyester braid embellishment
Center back length: 153.7 cm (60 1/2 inches)
Museum Purchase 2009.61.1
Damien Hirst, designer
English, b. 1965
Adrian Nyman
American, b. 1965
Limited Edition Butterfly Print Hoodie, 2008
Polyester, cotton; knit, printed
Center back length: 78.7 cm (31 inches)
Museum Purchase 2009.61.2
Rick Owens, designer
American, b.1962
Woman’s Jacket, 2008
Leather; cotton; rayon; velcro
Center back length: 59.9 cm (23 9/16 inches)
Museum purchase 2009.63
Unknown artist, Probably; French, France
Dress, ca. 1912
Silk, beads, metallic thread: panné velvet, satin, chiffon, net, chenille, embroidery, passementerie, appliqué
Gift of the Estate of Mrs. Everett Crawford 74.032.6
Mariano Fortuny y Madrazo, designer
Spanish, 1871-1949
Delphos dress, 1912
Pleated silk satin with Murano glass beads and silver pigment hand-printed sash
Center back length: 185.4 cm (73 inches)
Gift of Mrs. Beatrice Murray Willis 2006.25.2
Bergdorf Goodman Custom Salon, dressmaker
American, 1923 - 1969
Bergdorf Goodman, retailer
American, est. 1899
Evening dress, 1937
Silk, metallic yarn; compound weave, velvet, printed
Gift of the Goddard family 2005.89.5
Ceil Chapman, designer
American, 1912-1979
Cocktail suit, ca. 1948
Block-pleated and machine-stitched cotton
Gift of Richard Parker in memory of Ann Lewis Parker 1995.075
James Galanos, designer
American, b. 1924
Galanos Originals, design house
est. 1951
Bergdorf Goodman, retailer
American, est. 1899
Cocktail dress, 1959
Silk; satin weave, velvet, printed wrap
Gift of Joseph K. Ott 83.175.12
Emilio Pucci, designer
Italian, 1914-1992
Dress, 1960s
Silk; jersey, screen printed
Length: 96.5 cm (38 inches)
Gift of Adele Seton 1987.075.1
Vera Maxwell, designer
American, 1901-1995
Vera Maxwell Originals, design label
American, 1947 - 1985
Day dress, ca. 1965
Silk; plain weave, screenprinted
Center back length: 101.6 cm (40 inches)
Gift of Edith N. Rathbun 2003.122.2
Pierre Cardin, designer
French, b. 1922
Cocktail dress, ca.1970
Wool, mirrored chrome metal; crepe-twist yarn, chain-link, appliqué, plain weave
Center back length: 99.1 cm (39 inches)
Gift of Isabelle Weinstein 1986.228.16
Rudi Gernreich, designer
American, b. Austria, 1922-1985
Harmon Knitwear, manufacturer
American, 20th century
Bikini, 1971
polyester; cotton; rubber
67.3 cm (26 1/2 inches) (center back length) two pieces measured together for display, with 8 1/4” b
Walter H. Kimball Fund 1995.008
Rei Kawakubo
Japanese, b. 1942
Comme des Garçons, manufacturer
Japanese, established 1969
Jumper, 1983-84
Wool
Length: 137.2 cm (54 inches) (shoulder to hem)
Gift of Sandra Lopen Barker 1999.35.5
Paul Smith, design house
Ensemble worn by Patrick McDonald, 2007-2012
Merino wool; twill weave
Various
Gift of Patrick McDonald 2012.62.1.1
United Arrows, collaborator
Japanese
Liberty, collaborator
British, 1885
Hello Kitty, Sanrio Co., Ltd., collaborator
Japanese
Paraboot, manufacturer
French
Ensemble styled by Motofumi “Poggy” Kogi, 2010
cotton; printed plain weave (jacket, trousers, vest), cotton; plain weave (shirt), silk; satin weave (tie), leather, rubber (shoes)
Gift of United Arrows Ltd. 2013.21.1
Unknown artist, American
Shirt, late 1700s
Linen plain weave with cotton ruffle
Gift of Mrs. Guy Lowell 43.386
Unknown artist, American
Pantaloons worn by a member of the Giles Lodge family, ca. 1815
Wool broadcloth
Length: 104.1 cm (41 inches)
Gift of the Estate of Dr. Giles Lodge 79.103.4
Unknown artist, American
Coat worn by N. W. Chapin, ca. 1840
Wool broadcloth (fulled plain weave) with gilt brass buttons; Buttons stamped Robinson Jones & Co. Extra Fine Rich
Center back length: 83.8 cm (33 inches) (jacket)
Gift of N. David Scotti 79.080.2
Unknown artist, American
Coat worn by Edward Carrington, ca. 1820
Wool broadcloth with silk velvet collar and gilt brass buttons
Center back length: 92.7 cm (36 inches) (shoulder seam to bottom of tails)
Gift of Margarethe L. Dwight 36.142.24
Unknown artist, American
Robe worn by to William Trost Richards, ca. 1850
Cotton plain weave, roller printed
Center back length: 108 cm (42 1/2 inches) (banyan)
Gift of Edith Ballinger Price in memory of her grandmother, Anna Matlack Richards and her mother, Eleanor Richards Price. 55.047.1
T. Hodgkinson, shirtmaker
English
Shirt worn by Francis J. Carolan, ca. 1900
Monogrammed cotton plain weave, cotton novelty weave, and silk novelty weave
Anonymous gift 82.053.1
T. Hodgkinson
English
Shirt worn by Francis J. Carolan, ca. 1900
Monogrammed cotton plain weave, cotton novelty weave, and silk novelty weave
Anonymous gift 82.053.4
T. Hodgkinson
English
Shirt worn by Francis J. Carolan, ca. 1900
Monogrammed cotton plain weave, cotton novelty weave, and silk novelty weave
Anonymous gift 82.053.3
T. Hodgkinson
English
Shirt worn by Francis J. Carolan, ca. 1900
Monogrammed cotton plain weave, cotton novelty weave, and silk novelty weave
Anonymous gift 82.053.5
Unknown artist, American
Suit worn by James Adams Woolson (1829-1904), 1880
Cotton seersucker jacket and trousers
Gift of the Estate of Mrs. Byron Satterlee Hurlbut 58.166.20
Hoar & Co.
Indian
Suit worn by W. F. Whitehouse, ca. 1910
Cotton double cloth, twill weave
Center back length: 81.3 cm (32 inches) (jacket)
Gift of the Whitehouse Estate 58.160.6
Henry Poole & Co.
English, 19th century
Riding jacket worn by William Fitzhugh Whitehouse, Jr., 1895
Wool broadcloth with gilt brass buttons; Buttons stamped W. Stratton London
Center back length: 92.7 cm (36 1/2 inches) (jacket)
Gift of the Whitehouse Estate 58.160.11
Hoar & Co.
Indian
Jacket worn by W. F. Whitehouse, ca. 1910
Cotton plain weave
Center back length: 80.6 cm (31 3/4 inches) (jacket)
Gift of the Whitehouse Estate 58.160.13
A. Sulka & Company
American; European
Shirt worn by G. H. Stone, ca. 1920
Monogrammed silk plain weave
Center back length: 99.1 cm (39 inches)
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Edward L. Stone 2000.66.13
Brooks Uniform Co., tailor
Suit worn by Michael Strange (pseudonym of Blanche Oelrichs), ca. 1928
Wool crepe coat with silk velvet collar, wool crepe trousers, silk plain weave dickie
Center back length: 100.3 cm (39 1/2 inches) (jacket)
Gift of Joan Avillez 2011.84
Norton & Sons, tailor
British, est. 1821
Morning suit worn by Eben S. Doolittle, 1941
Wool twill weave
Center back length: 103.5 cm (40 3/4 inches) (jacket)
Gift of Nancy P. Doolittle 2006.88.3
Kilgour, French and Stanbury Ltd.
English
Suit worn by Bertrand Surprenant, 1959
Wool basket weave (plain weave with paired warps and wefts)
Center back length: 76.8 cm (30 1/4 inches) (jacket)
Gift of Bertrand Surprenant 80.253.1
Take Six Boutique, retailer
Suit (man’s), 1967/1968
Wool plain weave
Jacket: 81.3 cm (32 inches) (center back length)
Gift of John Krill 2012.22
F.L. Dunne and Company, New York and Boston
Suit worn by Richard Merkin, 1968
Wool twill-weave, cotton plain-weave shirt
Gift of Richard Merkin 1999.65.2
F.L. Dunne and Company, New York and Boston
Jacket worn by Richard Merkin, 1968
Wool twill weave
Gift of Richard Merkin 1999.65.7
Richard Torry
English
Sweater worn by Charles and Alan Rosenberg, ca. 1981
wool hand-knit sweater and cotton plain-weave shirt
Worn as cardigan: 88.9 cm (35 inches) (center back length)
Gift of Charles Rosenberg 1992.070
Mitsuhiro Matsuda, designer
Japanese, b. 1934
Nicole Tokyo, Ltd., manufacturer
Japanese
Suit, ca. 1986
Wool twill weave
Center back length: 76.2 cm (30 inches) (jacket)
Gift of Charles Rosenberg, RISD Class of 1988 2008.14.2
Brooklyn Circus, design firm and retailer
Saint Crispin’s, shoemaker
Etiquette Clothiers
Ensemble worn by Ouigi Theodore, 2008
Wool twill-weave jacket and trousers, cotton plain-weave shirt and neckerchief, wool and leather varsity jacket, silk twill-weave neck scarf
Jacket: 38 Short
Gift of Ouigi Theodore 2013.90
Ferragamo
Salvatore Ferragamo, designer
Italian, 1898-1960
Reproduction of shoes worn by Andy Warhol, 2010
Leather with applied paint splatters
29.2 x 11.4 x 10.2 cm (11 1/2 x 4 1/2 x 4 inches)
Gift of Museo Salvatore Ferragamo 2012.67
Sruli Recht, design house
b. 1979
Sruli Recht
b. 1979
Horset, 2012
Horsehair satin weave
Mary B. Jackson Fund 2012.95.1
Sruli Recht
b. 1979
An Emperor’s New Untangling, 2012
Spider silk knit
CB 76.2 cm (30 inches)
Mary B. Jackson Fund 2012.95.2
Kathryn Sargent, tailor
Dugdale Bros & Co, textile manufacturer
Process jacket and vest, 2012/2013
White Rose Yorkshire worsted wool, twill weave
Width: 45.1 cm (17 3/4 inches) (jacket)
Gift of Kathryn Sargent Bespoke Tailoring 2013.88
A. & L. Tirocchi, dressmaker
American, 1913-1947
Evening dress, ca. 1926
Silk; bugle bead; paillette
Center back length: 81.3 cm (32 inches)
Gift of L. J. Cella III 1990.129.4
Unknown artist, English
Dress, 1805-1810
Cotton
Center back length: 137.2 cm (54 inches)
Mary B. Jackson Fund 2009.3
Scott Barrie
American, 1946-1993
Ensemble (sweater skirt), ca. 1970
Cotton; knit
Center back length: 55.9 cm (22 inches) (jacket)
Gift from the Arthur and Sybil Kern Collection 2006.81.3
Geoffrey Beene
American, 1927-2004
Evening ensemble (dress and jacket), ca. 1987
Wool, sequins, beads; knit jersey, plain weave, appliqué
Center back length: 99.1 cm (39 inches) (dress)
Gift of Wendy Goodman 2009.77.9
Liz Collins
American, b. 1968
Samurai Coat, fall 2001
Cowhide, angora, cashmere and merino wool; machine knit
Center back length: 112.4 cm (44 1/4 inches)
Gift of the Artist 2006.108.2
Ralph Rucci, designer
American, American, born 1957
Chado Ralph Rucci
American, New York, est. 1994
Dress, Fall 2005
Wool, silk, Lycra, suede; jersey knit, satin weave
Center back length: 133.4 cm (52 1/2 inches)
Gift of Celeste Cooper 2009.119.1
Anne Klein and Co., design house
American, est. 1965
Isabel Toledo, head designer
Cuban-American, b. 1961
Dress, 2007
Wool; nylon
Center back length: 101.6 cm (40 inches)
Edgar J. Lownes Fund 2008.70.1
Unknown artist, Indian; Pakistani; Sindhi people
Woman’s tunic, late 1800s-early 1900s
Cotton; silk; plain weave, embroidered, mirrorwork
Length: 66 cm (26 inches)
Bequest of Isaac C. Bates 13.2314
Unknown artist, Japanese; Meiji
Happi or Hanten (worker’s jacket), late 1800s - early 1900s
Cotton; plain weave, tsutsugaki (freehand indigo-paste resist-dying technique)
95.3 x 74.9 cm (37 1/2 x 29 inches)
Helen M. Danforth Acquisition Fund 1987.055
Coach, design label
American, est. 1941
Bonnie Cashin, designer
American, 1915-2000
Cashin Carry for Coach, 1962
Leather, cotton, zipper metal closure; hand tooled
53.3 x 30.5 cm (21 x 12 inches)
Gift in Honor of Shirley V. Errickson, RISD BFA 1948, Apparel and Painting 2009.118.1
Bonnie Cashin, designer
American, 1915-2000
Philip Sills & Co., manufacturer
American, 1946 - 1977
Tunic dress, 1967
Leather; appliqué
Gift of Philip Sills 80.171.17A
Unknown artist, Palestinian; Syrian, Palestine, Bethlehem
Woman’s dress (thōb), 1800s
Cotton, silk: plain weave, embroidered, appliqué, braid trim
Center back length: 128.3 cm (50 1/2 inches)
Gift of John Davis Hatch in honor of Olivia Eggleston Phelps Stokes 1991.013.19
Jacques Griffe
French, b. 1917
Griffe of Paris, design house
French
Black tiered dress with trumpet hem, Spring/Summer 1951
Silk, nylon; plain weave
Center back length: 95.3 cm (37 1/2 inches)
Gift of Ronald and Lillian Dick 2001.83.10
Simonetta (Duchesa Simonetta Colonna di Cesaro), designer
Italian
Cocktail Dress, ca. 1955
Silk and acetate compound weave
Center back length: 106.7 cm (42 inches)
Mary B. Jackson Fund 1991.108.1
Christian Dior, designer
French, 1905-1957
Christian Dior, design house
Paris
Black silk dress with sash, Fall/Winter 1954
Silk; satin weave
Center back length: 106.7 cm (42 inches)
Gift of Ronald and Lillian Dick 2001.83.17
Christian Dior, designer
French, 1905-1957
House of Dior, design label
French, 1947
Cocktail Dress, ca. 1960
Cotton; printed
Gift of Mrs. William C. Ford, Mrs. John F. Ball and Mrs. William Leatherman, The Elizabeth Parke Firestone Collection 1992.067.4
Gabrielle Bonheur Chanel, designer
French, 1883-1971
House of Chanel, design house
French
Black lace strapless dress with velvet sash, 1958
Silk, cotton; machine lace, cut warp pile, net
Center back length: 96.5 cm (38 inches)
Gift of Ronald and Lillian Dick 2001.83.16
Marimekko, manufacturer
Finnish, established 1951
Annika Ramala, apparel designer
b. 1936
Design Research, retailer
American
Dress, 1965
cotton; plain weave, screenprinted
Center back length: 139.7 cm (55 inches)
Gift of Pamela Harrington 1988.027
Norman Norell, Inc., manufacturer
American, 1960 - 1972
Norman Norell, designer
American, 1900-1972
Cocktail Dress, ca. 1969
Wool, crystal, plastic, metal, crepe yarn; twill weave, embroidered
Center back length: 94 cm (37 inches)
Gift of Loretta and Max Bernegger 1992.036.11
Oscar de la Renta for Elizabeth Arden, design label
Elizabeth Arden, retailer
Cocktail Dress, 1965
Silk, crepe yarn; twill weave
Center back length: 149.9 cm (59 inches)
Gift of Ronald and Lillian Dick 2001.83.14
Hubert de Givenchy, designer
French, b. 1927
House of Givenchy, design label
French, est. 1952
Orange printed silk chiffon dress, ca. 1970
Silk; plain weave, printed
Center back length: 101.6 cm (40 inches)
Gift of Mary Douglas 1999.99.7
Oscar de la Renta, designer
Dominican, 1932-2014
Oscar de la Renta, design label
Cocktail Dress, 1966
Nylon, cellophane, crystals, sequins; machine lace, embroidered
Center back length: 86.4 cm (34 inches)
Gift of Adele Seton 1987.075.3
Unknown artist, English; American
Stomacher, ca. 1750-1755
Silk, linen; plain weave, damask weave, applied decoration
Gift of the Society for the Preservation of New England Antiquities 59.095.18
Charles and Patricia Lester, design label
Welsh
Dress, ca. 1990
Silk satin weave, pleated and embellished with glass beads at neck
Center back length: 115.6 cm (45 1/2 inches)
Gift of Jan Baker from the collection of her mother Millie Baker 2015.9
Unknown artist, English
Stomacher, 1720-1740
Silk, metallic yarn; embroidered silk ground
33.7 x 19.7 cm (13 1/4 x 7 3/4 inches)
Gift of Elaine Shaset Wassell in memory of Yvette Shaset Mellion 1995.039
Unknown artist, French
Stomacher, 1600s
Linen; plain weave, embroidered
Length: 35.6 cm (14 inches)
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Henry D. Sharpe 26.178
Unknown artist, English
Stocking, ca. 1900
Embroidered silk knit
Length: 76.2 cm (30 inches)
Mary B. Jackson Fund 1994.024
Unknown artist, Burmese; Shan, Myanmar; Burma
Yantra (talismanic shirt), mid 1900s
Silk; plain weave, painted, inked
49.5 x 156.2 cm (19 1/2 x 61 inches)
Helen M. Danforth Acquisition Fund 2002.11.7A
Manish Arora
Indian, b. 1972
Dress, 2008
Synthetic-yarn plain weave with laser-cut PVC applique, metallic trim, and sequin and bead embellishment
Center back length: 99.1 cm (39 inches)
Helen M. Danforth Acquisition Fund 2009.21.1
Junya Watanabe
Japanese, b. 1961
Comme des Garçons
Japanese, established 1969
Woman’s blouse, 2009
Cotton; plain weave, printed
Center back length: 72.4 cm (28 1/2 inches)
Georgianna Sayles Aldrich Fund 2009.67.1
Junya Watanabe
Japanese, b. 1961
Woman’s skirt, 2009
Cotton; plain weave, printed
Center back length: 91.4 cm (36 inches)
Georgianna Sayles Aldrich Fund 2009.67.2
From Somewhere
British
Orsola de Castro, designer and founder
Filippo Ricci, designer and founder
Speedo, textile manufacturer
Unity dress, 2012
Polyester, elastene (Speedo’s Fastskin3 Super Elite®); knit
Center back length: 167.6 cm (66 inches)
Helen M. Danforth Acquisition Fund 2013.16
Vivienne Westwood, designer
English, b. 1941
Malcolm McLaren, designer
English, 1946-2010
World’s End, label
est. 1979
Dress and sash, Pirates Collection, Autumn/ Winter 1981-1982
Hand-screenprinted cotton trimmed with cotton jersey knit
Center back length: 88.9 cm (35 inches) (dress)
Helen M. Danforth Acquisition Fund 2009.2.2
Sonia Rykiel, designer
French, 1930-2016
Sonia Rykiel, design label
established 1968
Women’s knit ensemble, spring/summer 1986
Wool, angora; machine knit
Center back length: 80 cm (31 1/2 inches) (cardigan)
Gift of Frances DaSilva 1994.078.018
Geoffrey Beene, designer
American, 1927-2004
Grey wool dress with rhinestone embellishment, late 1960s
Wool, rhinestones; twill weave, embellished
Center back length: 97.2 cm (38 1/4 inches)
Gift of Mark Pollack 2008.48.1
Unknown artist, French
Tunic, ca. 1925
Silk, metal thread; jacquard woven, engineered pattern
Center back length: 69.9 cm (27 1/2 inches)
Mary B. Jackson Fund 2008.69.2
Unknown artist, French
Opera coat, ca. 1930
Silk, sequins; velvet, machine embroidery
Center back: 118.1 cm (46 1/2 inches)
Gift of L. J. Cella III 1990.129.14
Jessie Franklin Turner, designer
American, 1881-1956
Lounging Pajamas, 1934-1935
Silk satin weave
Center back length: 142.9 cm (56 1/4 inches) (sleeve edge)
Anonymous gift 56.013
Mme. Eta, designer
American, 20th century
Evening dress, 1945
Silk, metal zipper; plain weave (taffeta)
Length: 177.8 cm (70 inches)
Gift of Design Laboratory, the Brooklyn Museum 61.095.20
Christian Dior, designer
French, 1905-1957
Cocktail dress, ca. 1950
Jacquard-woven silk brocaded with metal thread
Length: 111.8 cm (44 inches)
Gift of Mary L. H. Doolittle 79.146.5
Irene Lentz Gibbons, designer
American, 1900 - 1962
Irene, design label
American, est. 1947
John Baldwin, retailer
Woman’s day suit, ca. 1959
Wool, silk; plain weave
Center back length: 55.9 cm (22 inches) (jacket)
Gift in honor of Rosemary McGurn O’Brien 1998.105.1
Charles James, designer
British-American, 1906-1978
Evening gown, 1955
Silk; cut velvet, satin, taffeta
Center back length: 165.1 cm (65 inches)
Gift of Mrs. William Randolph Hearst, Jr. 57.084.1
Charles James, designer
British-American, 1906-1978
Evening dress, 1955
Silk velvet
Center back length: 139.7 cm (55 inches)
Gift of Mrs. William Randolph Hearst, Jr. 57.192A
Pauline Trigère, designer
American, 1908-2002
Pauline Trigère, design label
American, est. 1940
Coat and dress ensemble, 1960s
Wool, silver ornament; twill weave, plain weave, printed
Center back length: 102.9 cm (40 1/2 inches) (coat)
Gift of Shelley and Loren Ross 2008.78.2
Bonnie Cashin, designer
American, 1915-2000
Bonnie Cashin Designs, Inc., design label
American, established 1952
Jumpsuit, 1963
Leather and machine-knit mohair with elastic waist and metal snaps
Gift of Philip Sills 80.171.8
Christien Meindertsma
Dutch, b. 1980
Tan sweater (cardigan), 2005
Wool
Center back length: 71.1 cm (28 inches)
Helen M. Danforth Acquisition Fund 2009.22.1
Liz Collins, designer
American, b. 1968
Gary Graham, designer
American, b. 1969
Griz, design label
American
Pride dress, 2003
Cotton, synthetic fiber, wool; plain weave, machine knit-grafted
Center back length: 276.9 cm (109 inches)
Gift of Liz Collins and Gary Graham 2008.75.1
Unknown artist
Dress, mid 1920s
Machine-knit silk lace
Center back length: 114.3 cm (45 inches)
Gift of L. J. Cella, III 1991.169.22
Eugenie et Juliette
Evening dress, 1926/1928
One piece green satin, sleeveless dress. Embroidered back panel attached at the shoulder seam.
Center back length: 137.2 cm (54 inches)
Gift of Design Laboratory, the Brooklyn Museum 61.095.5
Bill Blass, designer
American, 1922-2002
Bill Blass Limited, design house
American
Dress, 1960’s
Wool knit with silk cuffs and collar
Length: 111.8 cm (44 inches)
Gift of Mrs. Peter Farago 1986.163.2
Calvin Klein, designer
American, b. 1942
Calvin Klein, Inc., design house
American
Dress, 1996/1997
Rayon knit jersey
Center back length: 172.7 cm (68 inches)
Gift of Calvin Klein Inc. 1998.8.15
Oscar de la Renta
Dominican, 1932-2014
Evening Ensemble, 1977
Silk blouse and skirt with embroidery
Gift of Dr. and Mrs. Bernard Yudowitz 2007.95.1
Marimekko, design house
Finnish, established 1951
Design Research, retailer
American
Ensemble, early 1970s
Wool-blend knit
Gift of the Museum at Fashion Institute of Technology, New York 2002.77.1
Tjoateengen, signed maker
Indonesian, unknown
Long cloth (kain panjang), early 1900s
Cotton; hand-drawn (tulis) batik
Length: 252.7 cm (99 1/2 inches)
Gift of Mrs. Murray S. Danforth 49.167
Rose Carraer-Eastman, dressmaker
American, 1896 - 1940
Dress, 1900
Printed silk, lace trim, silk taffeta embellished with French-knot embroidery
Gift of Mrs. A. F. Elias 80.249
Unknown artist, French
Dress, ca. 1930
Wool knit
Gift of the Society for the Preservation of New England Antiquities 62.027.23
Pierre Balmain, designer
French, 1914-1982
Pierre Balmain, design house
French
Woman’s suit, 1957
Wool knit with applied braid trim
50.8 x 40.6 cm (20 x 16 inches) (jacket)
Gift of Mr. Rodman A. Heeren 62.017.4
Charles James, designer
British-American, 1906-1978
E.J.Korvette, retailer
American
Dress, 1962
Wool knit
Length: 106.7 cm (42 inches)
Gift of Mr. Rodman A. Heeren 63.040.1
Vera Maxwell, designer
American, 1901-1995
Woman’s pantsuit, 1971
Silk jacquard-weave jacket with silk velvet buttons and trim, silk velvet vest, and jacquard-weave trousers
Center back length: 78.7 cm (31 inches) (jacket)
Gift of Vera Maxwell 80.065.12
Unknown artist, Japanese
Nō theater costume (surihaku), Edo period, 1750-1825
Silk compound weave with applied India ink and silver leaf
Center back length: 143.5 cm (56 1/2 inches)
Gift of Miss Lucy T. Aldrich 35.462
Ottavio Missoni, designer
Italian, b. 1921
Rosita Missoni, designer
Italian, b. 1931
Sweater and Skirt Set
Wool and nylon knit
Center back length: 57.2 cm (22 1/2 inches) (sweater)
Gift of Nina Salter 2009.26
Norman Norell, designer
American, 1900-1972
Traina-Norell, design house
American, 1941-1960
Red silk dress with catridge pleated skirt, ca. 1949
Silk, nylon; satin weave, cut warp pile
Center back length: 106.7 cm (42 inches) (dress)
Gift of Mark Pollack 2009.71.2
Zandra Rhodes, designer
British, b. 1940
Zandra Rhodes, design label
est. 1969
Maxi coat, 1969
Wool, wood beads; plain weave, printed, fulled
Center back length: 152.4 cm (60 inches)
Helen M. Danforth Acquisition Fund 2009.2.1
Ognibene-Zendman, designer
Italian, 1965
Sergio Ognibene, associated artist/maker
Italian, b. 1929
Peter Zendman, associated artist/maker
American
Elizabeth Arden, retailer
American, 1891-1966
Woman’s evening jacket, ca. 1985
Synthetic fiber; elastic; bead; metal, zipper
Center back length: 48.3 cm (19 inches)
Gift of Paula Granoff 2009.45.5
Joseph Aaron Segal
American, b. 1982
Dress and Sweater, 2009
Wool, mohair, rayon, nylon, cotton
Center back length: 83.8 cm (33 inches) (pocket dress)
Phil Seibert Alumni Acquisition Fund 2009.100
Suno, design label
American, est. 2008
Max Osterweis and Erin Beatty, designer
Dress, 2009
Cotton plain weave, wax-resist printed
Center back length: 96.5 cm (38 inches)
Museum Purchase 2009.65
Rei Kawakubo, designer
Japanese, b. 1942
Comme des Garçons, design house
Japanese, established 1969
Woman’s shirt, 2008
Cotton, sequins; jersey knit, screenprinted, appliqué
Center back length: 63.5 cm (25 inches)
Museum Purchase 2009.66
Basso and Brooke, design label
Bruno Basso, designer
Brazilian, b. 1978
Chris Brooke, designer
English, b. 1978
Backless Blouse, 2008
Rayon plain weave embellished with metallic yarn, metal sequins, and beads
44.5 x 39.4 cm (17 1/2 x 15 1/2 inches) (greatest)
Museum Purchase 2009.62.2
Dries Van Noten, designer
Belgian, b. 1958
Dress, 2008
Printed silk
Center back length: 111.8 cm (44 inches)
Helen M. Danforth Acquisition Fund 2009.20
Junya Watanabe, designer
Japanese, b. 1961
Woman’s Jacket, 2008
Liberty of London–style machine-printed cotton; machine-made synthetic metallic lace, grosgrain ribbon
Center back length: 53.3 cm (21 inches)
Museum Purchase 2009.62.1
Jessie Franklin Turner, designer
American, 1881-1956
Ensemble (Dress and Coat), 1930s
Coat: silk velvet, metallic bobbin-lace trim, metallic silk-brocade piping
Dress: silk satin
Gift of Mrs. Helen Danforth; Transferred from the Costume Research Collection 1986.036
Unknown artist, Balinese, Bali
Wrapped Skirt Panel (*kamben prada*), ca. 1875-1925
Silk plain weave with applied gold leaf
156.8 cm (61 11/16 inches) (length)
Bequest of Miss Lucy T. Aldrich 55.209
Unknown artist, Javanese, probably Cirebon
Shoulder cloth, ca. 1875-1925
Silk plain weave with hand-drawn batik (*tulis*)
261.6 cm (103 inches) (length)
Bequest of Miss Lucy T. Aldrich 55.495
Geoffrey Beene
American, 1927-2004
Dress, ca. 1985
Silk, synthetic?, Lurex; jersey knit
Gift of Wendy Goodman 2009.77.2
Paraboot, manufacturer
French
United Arrows, retailer
Japanese
Men’s shoes, 2010
Dyed leather with punched and pinked details
Gift of United Arrows Ltd. 2013.21.1.4
Unknown artist, Indian, Uttar Pradesh; Varanasi
Man’s Coat (Chogha), late 1700s
Silk and gold-wrapped thread compound weave
Center back length: 122.6 cm (48 1/4 inches)
Bequest of Miss Lucy T. Aldrich 55.264
Unknown artist, Chinese, China
Buddhist priest’s robe (kesa), 1700s
Silk; tapestry weave
Length: 105.4 cm (41 1/2 inches)
Gift of Miss Lucy T. Aldrich 35.273
Unknown artist, Japanese; Edo, Japan
Nō theater costume (karaori), late 1700s-early 1800s
Silk, gold-leaf gilt paper; twill weave, continuous supplementary weft, discontinuous supplementary-weft patterning
Gift of Miss Lucy T. Aldrich 35.474
Unknown artist, Indian, Uttar Pradesh; Varanasi
Sari, late 1800s
Silk, metallic-wrapped thread; continuous and discontinuous supplementary weft
Length: 537.2 cm (211 1/2 inches)
Bequest of Miss Lucy T. Aldrich 55.319
Unknown artist, Indonesian; Javanese
Sarong, late 1800s
Silk; wax resist printed (batik)
Length: 172.7 cm (68 inches)
Gift of Mrs. Gustav Radeke 26.406
Voices of Industry, design label
American
Adele Stafford, designer and weaver
American, b. 1977
VOI shirt (Agrarian Twill, no. 6 of 8), 2014
Organic naturally colored cotton twill weave
Center back length: 53.3 cm (21 inches)
Mary B. Jackson Fund 2014.20
Jean-Charles de Castelbajac
French (b. Morocco), b.1949
Arche de Noé (Teddy Bear Jacket), Winter 1988-89
Polyester and acrylic plush teddy bears; pieced
Center back length: 66 cm (26 inches)
Collection of Gael Medelsohn 1997.93
Unknown artist, Japanese
Priest Ohi, 1662 - 1722
Silk and gold-wrapped yarn compound weave, pieced
Length: 133.4 cm (52 1/2 inches)
Bequest of Miss Lucy T. Aldrich 55.440
Paul Poiret, designer
French, 1879-1944
Paul Poiret, design house
Coat, 1922
Silk velvet, fur, metallic silk embroidery, and faux pearls
Length: 147.3 cm (58 inches)
Gift of the Estate of Mrs. Edith Stuyvesant Vanderbilt Gerry 59.031.9
Cristóbal Balenciaga, design house
Spanish, 1895-1972
Dress, ca. 1955
Plain weave striped cotton
Center back length: 31.1 cm (12 1/4 inches) a)
Gift of Mrs. William C. Ford, Mrs. John F. Ball and Mrs. William Leatherman, The Elizabeth Parke Firestone Collection 1992.067.7
Marshall Field & Co., manufacturer
American, 20th century
Muriel King, designer
American, 1901-1977
Penmanship Print, ca. 1933
Silk; plain weave, screenprinted
Center back length: 129.5 cm (51 inches)
Gift of Mrs. R. L. Gilpatric 60.078.9
Christien Meindertsma, designer
Dutch, b. 1980
Black sweater (vest) FLOCKS B87 002, 2005
Wool, handknit
Center back length: 88.9 cm (35 inches)
Helen M. Danforth Acquisition Fund 2009.22.2
Crystal Fritz, weaver
American, 20th century
Betsey Alfred, designer
American, 20th century
Blouse, 1961
Cotton; wool; synthetic fiber
Gift of RISD Apparel Design Department 61.082X.5
Emanuel Ungaro, designer
French, b. 1933
Dress, ca. 1968
Printed wool
Center back length: 84.5 cm (33 1/4 inches)
Gift of William McCue 1990.137.2
Bergdorf Goodman, retailer
American, est. 1899
Afternoon Dress, 1964
Printed silk
Gift of Mr. A. Middleton Gammell in memory of Suzanna Valentine Gammell 80.085.10
Vera Maxwell, designer
American, 1901-1995
Dress, ca. 1968
Silk plain weave, screenprinted
Center back length: 101 cm (39 3/4 inches)
Gift of Edith N. Rathbun 2000.106.3
Unknown artist, American
Women’s blouse, ca. 1903
Plain weave silk, cotton crochet trim, velvet trim
Length: 45.7 cm (18 inches)
Gift of the estate of Miss Ethel Merriman 68.108.67
Unknown artist, Indo-European; Javanese; Indo-Chinese, Java
Sarong fragment, 1910
Cotton plain-weave batik (wax-resist print)
Bequest of Miss Lucy T. Aldrich 55.482
Unknown artist, Indonesian, Java
Sarong, ca. 1910
Cotton plain-weave batik (wax-resist print)
Bequest of Miss Lucy T. Aldrich 55.478
H.R. Mallinson & Co., manufacturer
American, 1915-1937
Walter Mitschke, designer
German; American, 1881-1962
Woman’s Dress, “Sioux War Bonnet” print from the American Indian Series, ca. 1928
Screenprinted silk
Center back length: 104.1 cm (41 inches)
Edgar J. Lownes Fund 2006.6
Unknown artist, European; American
Women’s stocking
Silk machine knit
Gift of Rodman A. deHeeren 59.102.15
Unknown artist, Japanese
Mantle Worn by a Buddhist Monk (Kesa), 1786 - 1838
Silk and gold-leaf gilt-paper discontinuous supplementary weft patterning
Length: 226.1 cm (89 inches)
Gift of Miss Lucy T. Aldrich 35.284
Jessie Franklin Turner, designer
American, 1881-1956
Tea Gown, ca. 1935
Silk satin weave with silk embroidery
Center back length: 165.1 cm (65 inches)
Anonymous gift 56.012
Unknown artist, Indian; Parsi? Parsee?; Chinese, China
Blouse (Choli), early 1800s
Silk plain weave with silk chain-stitch embroidery
Length: 52.7 cm (20 3/4 inches)
Bequest of Miss Lucy T. Aldrich 55.284
Unknown artist, American
Dress, ca. 1920
Silk, beads; plain weave, embroidered
Length: 129.5 cm (51 inches)
Museum Collection S82.208
Unknown artist, Indonesian, Java; Lasem; Surakarta
Sarong, ca. 1910
Cotton; batik, tiga negeri style
Bequest of Miss Lucy T. Aldrich 55.477
Cristina Sirbu
Romanian, b. 1984
Carolina (women’s jacket), 2014
Single bed machine knit with floats; laser cut pleather trim
Center back length: 50 cm (19 11/16 inches)
Edgar J. Lownes Fund 2014.88.2
B. Altman Co., retailer
American, 20th century
Dress, between 1914-1919
Cotton and linen
Gift of Mrs. Peter Westervelt 78.032.3
Jeanne Lanvin
French, 1867-1946
Dress, 1928
Printed silk
Gift of Mr. Rodman A. de Heeren 62.017.13
Unknown artist, Mexican, Mexico City
China Poblana, ca. 1925
Blouse: Cotton plain weave with bead and sequin embellishment; Skirt: Felted cotton plain weave; printed and with sequin embellishment; Shawl (Rebozo): Rayon plain weave with ikat-dyed patterning
Center back length: 62.9 cm (24 3/4 inches) (blouse)
Gift of Barbara White Dailey 1996.84
Unknown artist, Indonesian; Javanese, Java
Skirt Cloth (Kain Panjang), ca. 1946-1950
Cotton plain weave, wax-resist printed (batik)
Length: 237.8 cm (93 5/8 inches)
Georgianna Sayles Aldrich Fund 2005.82.1
Oscar de la Renta, design label
Oscar de la Renta, designer
Dominican, 1932-2014
Woman’s Pantsuit, late 1990s
Jacket: Printed silk plain weave, with silk and metallic-wrapped yarn embroidery and coiled metal strip, metal spangle, and rhinestone embellishment
Center back length: 76.2 cm (30 inches) (jacket)
Gift of Mark Pollack 2013.69
Liem Soen Tjaij (Tjay)
Indo-Chinese, probably b. China, late 19th-mid-20th century
Sarong, 1905 - 1915
Cotton; wax resist print (batik)
108 x 204.5 cm (42 1/2 x 80 1/2 inches) (length)
Bequest of Miss Lucy T. Aldrich 55.480
Unknown artist, Egyptian
Child’s tunic, ca. 330 BCE
Linen uncut pile weave
Length: 64.8 cm (25 1/2 inches)
Gift of Dr. Denman W. Ross 12.071
Martin Margiela, designer
Belgian, 1957
Women’s top, ca. 2005
Nylon; machine knit
Center back length: 57.2 cm (22 1/2 inches)
Edgar J. Lownes Fund 2010.24.3
Unknown artist, Chinese
Man’s waistcoat, ca. 1840
Plain weave fulled wool (broadcloth) with silk embroidery
Center back length: 48.3 cm (19 inches)
Gift of Philip Simons 68.120
Unknown artist, French
Baby bodice, ca. 1790
Silk plain woven ground embellished with ribbon work embroidery
Length: 33.3 cm (13 1/8 inches) (neckline)
Museum Works of Art Fund 46.500
Unknown artist, Italian
Woman’s knitted jacket, 1630-50
Knitted silk and metal-wrapped thread
Center back length: 50.8 cm (20 inches)
Helen M. Danforth Acquisition Fund 2014.19
Chloe, design house
Probably Karl Lagerfeld, designer
French, b. Germany, b. 1938
Saks Fifth Avenue, retailer
American, 20th century
Dress
Silk
Center back length: 114.3 cm (45 inches)
Gift of Arlene and Robert Kogod 1999.37.1
Unknown artist, Chinese
Robe, 1800s
Silk; tapestry weave (ko’ssu), painted
Center back length: 137.8 cm (54 1/4 inches)
Gift of Miss Lucy T. Aldrich 35.414
Prada
Milan, 20th century
Women’s shoes, ca. 2000
Silk velvet embellished with rhinestones
Length: 30.5 cm (12 inches) (tip to heel)
Gift of Celeste Cooper 2009.119.13
Liberty of London, Inc., textile designer
English, founded 1875
Metz. & Co., retailer
Dutch, 1913 - 1981
Evening Dress, ca. 1924
silk; metallic yarn; glass beads; compound weave
Center back length: 109.2 cm (43 inches)
Museum Collection S84.123A
Christina Kim, designer
American, b. South Korea, b.1957
Dosa, design label
Los Angeles
Jennifer Wrap Skirt (womans skirt), 2008
Printed cotton plain weave with reverse applique embroidery
Center back length: 66 cm (26 inches)
Edgar J. Lownes Fund 2010.2
Unknown artist, Chinese
Robe, 1821-1851
Silk satin weave with silk and wrapped-metallic embroidery; applied silk satin sleeve bands and ribbon trim (huataozi)
Center back length: 68.6 cm (27 inches)
Gift of Miss Lucy T. Aldrich 35.403
Cristina Sirbu
Romanian, b. 1984
Maria Magdalena (women’s tunic), 2014
Single bed machine knit; silk and synthetic organza knit woven into plain knit, unraveled by hand; laser-cut pleather trim
Center back length: 29 cm (11 7/16 inches)
Edgar J. Lownes Fund 2014.88.1
Injiri, design label
Chinar Farooqui, designer
Indian
Blouse, 2014
Cotton and silk plain weave with embroidery
Center back length: 54 cm (21 1/4 inches)
Edgar J. Lownes Fund 2014.87
Unknown artist, Japanese
Group of 10 mounted shibori samples, 1930s
Cotton, paper; plain weave, shibori dyed (resist dyed)
Elizabeth T. and Dorothy N. Casey Fund 2012.21.8.7
Marni, design house
Italian
Consuela Castiglioni, designer
Swiss, b. 1954
Dress, ca. 2008
Cotton; linen; viscose; wool; acetate; rayon
Center back length: 87.6 cm (34 1/2 inches)
Museum Purchase 2009.62.3
Emily Moon, designer
Saena Chung, associated artist/maker
Woman’s suit and vest, 2007/2008
Wool; rayon; nylon
Center back length: 61 cm (24 inches) (jacket)
Georgianna Sayles Aldrich Fund 2009.69.1
Unknown artist, Chinese
Robe, 1800s
Silk; satin, embroidered
Center back length: 134 cm (52 3/4 inches)
Gift of Miss Lucy T. Aldrich 35.405
Unknown artist, Indian; Chinese, China, (for the Parsee market in India)
Blouse, early 1800s
Silk; embroidered
Length: 62.2 cm (24 1/2 inches)
Bequest of Miss Lucy T. Aldrich 55.280
Ralph Rucci, designer
American, American, born 1957
Chado Ralph Rucci, design label
American, New York, est. 1994
Dress, 2008
Cotton; synthetic; feathers
121.9 cm (48 inches) (center back length)
Gift of Mrs. William McCormick Blair, Jr. 2011.85.14
Mary Katrantzou, design house
Mary Katrantzou, designer
Greek, b. 1983
Jigsaw Dress, spring/summer 2013
Digitally printed silk and polyester jacquard weave and aluminum mesh; silk lining
Center back length: 119.4 cm (47 inches)
Edgar J. Lownes Fund 2013.59
Hanae Mori, designer
Japanese, b. 1926
Dress, ca. 1981
Silk; chiffon, printed
Center back length: 144.8 cm (57 inches)
Gift of Mrs. M. A. Pendergast 85.102.3
Unknown artist, Chinese
Robe, 1800s
Silk; tapestry weave (ko’ssu), painted
Center back length: 142.9 cm (56 1/4 inches)
Gift of Miss Elizabeth Casey 1989.037.4
Christien Meindertsma
Dutch, b. 1980
White sweater (cardigan), 2005
Merino wool
Center back length: 88.9 cm (35 inches)
Helen M. Danforth Acquisition Fund 2009.22.3
Molyneux, design house
1919 - 1950
Edward H. Molyneux, designer
British, 1891-1974
Evening coat, ca. 1932
Silk, metallic yarn; plain weave, quilted
43.2 x 88.9 cm (17 x 35 inches)
Gift of the Estate of Mrs. Edith Stuyvesant Vanderbilt Gerry 59.031.4
Rodarte
American
Laura Mulleavy, designer
American, b. 1980
Kate Mulleavy, designer
American, b. 1979
Woman’s dress, 2009 Fall/Winter
Silk, Swarovski crystals, net; plain weave, crepe yarn, printed, embelished
Center back length: 165.1 cm (65 inches)
Mary B. Jackson Fund 2012.20
Magda Polivanov, designer
American, b. Russia, 1909-1985
Mardi Gras Dress and Bolero Ensemble, ca. 1936
Cotton; plain weave, hand woodblock printed
Center back length: 162.6 cm (64 inches)
Gift of Miss Margaret Evans 1987.053.2
Unknown artist, French
Evening dress, 1926
Silk, paillette
Length: 111.8 cm (44 inches)
Gift of the Society for the Preservation of New England Antiquities 57.083.31
Unknown artist, French
Dress, 1925
Silk, bead
Length: 119.4 cm (47 inches)
Gift of the estate of Lenore Young Gay 61.097
Unknown artist, French
Dress, ca. 1925
Silk, sequin, bead
Length: 101.6 cm (40 inches)
Museum Collection S82.215
Unknown artist, French
Dress, ca. 1924
Silk, bugle beads, silk embroidery
Gift of Sarah Baker 74.068
Callot Soeurs
French, 1895 - 1937
Dress, ca. 1920
Silk; metallic yarn; beads
Length: 121.9 cm (48 inches)
Gift of Mrs. Barbara Deering Danielson 82.308.1
Attributed to Callot Soeurs
French, 1895 - 1937
Dress, 1923
Pleated silk, leno weave with red and gold metallic brocade, and black velvet trim
Gift of the Estate of Mrs. Edith Stuyvesant Vanderbilt Gerry 59.031.6
Norman Norell, designer
American, 1900-1972
Woman’s Trouser Suit, 1972
Machine-knit wool
Center back length: 69.9 cm (27 1/2 inches)
Gift of David W. Scudder 1992.091.8
Lien Metzelaar, textile designer
Indonesian
Sarong, ca. 1900
Cotton plain-weave batik (wax-resist print)
Bequest of Miss Lucy T. Aldrich 55.481
Unknown artist, Indonesian; Javanese; Indo-European, Java
Sarong (unfinished), ca. 1900
Cotton plain-weave batik (wax-resist print)
Bequest of Miss Lucy T. Aldrich 55.483
Paul Poiret, designer
French, 1879-1944
Paul Poiret, design house
Dress with Attached Wrap, ca. 1925
Silk satin weave with painted velvet decoration
Center back length: 113 cm (44 1/2 inches)
Gift of the Estate of Mrs. Edith Stuyvesant Vanderbilt Gerry 59.031.3
House of Worth, design house
French, 1858-1952
Attributed to Jean-Philippe Worth, designer
French, 1856 - 1926
Cape, 1922
Gold and silver silk with jet and rhinestone embellishment
Gift of the Estate of Mrs. Edith Stuyvesant Vanderbilt Gerry 59.031.5
Bergdorf Goodman, design label and retailer
American, est. 1899
Robe, ca. 1929
Printed gold silk lamé
Gift of the Estate of Mrs. Edith Stuyvesant Vanderbilt Gerry 59.031.2
Mariano Fortuny y Madrazo, designer
Spanish, 1871-1949
Tunic and dress, 1926
Silk, metal thread, glass beads; hand-block printed
99.1 x 114.3 cm (39 x 45 inches)
Gift of the Estate of Mrs. Edith Stuyvesant Vanderbilt Gerry 59.031.7
Unknown artist, Cuna
Mola Blouse, 1950 - 1980
Printed cotton pique with panels of reverse appliqued and embroidered cotton plain weave; trimmed with cotton rickrack
Center back length: 52.7 cm (20 3/4 inches)
Gift of the Denhoff family in memory of Dr. Eric Denhoff 2014.54.1
Unknown artist, Cuna
Mola Panel, 1950 - 1980
Joined panels of reverse appliqued, appliqued, and embroidered cotton plain weave
38.1 x 81.3 cm (15 x 32 inches)
Gift of the Denhoff family in memory of Dr. Eric Denhoff 2014.54.2
Unknown artist, American
Two-piece dress, 1940s
Wool crepe yarn plain weave with rayon braid applique
Gift of Mark Pollack 2014.56
Mitsuhiro Matsuda, designer
Japanese, b. 1934
Matsuda, design label
Nicole Tokyo, Ltd., design firm
Japanese
Women’s blouse, 1989/91
Screen printed rayon/acetate plain weave
Center back length: 80.6 cm (31 3/4 inches)
Gift of Elisabeth de Roussy de Sales 2014.55
Maison Martin Margiela, design house
Belgian, established 1988
Waistcoat, Collection Printemps été 1993
Silk satin weave embellished with metallic trim
Center back length: 78.7 cm (31 inches)
Gift of Iain Wong 2014.58
Frances Caserta
American
Woman’s top, 1960s
Nylon plain weave with plastic sequin and bead embellishment
Gift of Falcone Previti Family 2014.57.8
Libera Lubrano Lavadera
American, b. Italy
Woman’s shift panel, late 1800s
Linen plain weave (hand-spun, hand woven)
Gift of Falcone Previti Family 2014.57.7
Libera Lubrano Lavadera
American, b. Italy
Woman’s shift, late 1800s
Linen plain weave (hand-spun, hand woven) with cotton embroidery and cotton lace
Gift of Falcone Previti Family 2014.57.6
Libera Lubrano Lavadera
American, b. Italy
Woman’s shift, late 1800s
Linen plain weave (hand-spun, hand woven) with cotton embroidery and cotton lace
Gift of Falcone Previti Family 2014.57.5
Libera Lubrano Lavadera
American, b. Italy
Man’s trousers, late 1800s
Linen plain weave (hand-spun, hand woven)
Length: 90.2 cm (35 1/2 inches) (outside)
Gift of Falcone Previti Family 2014.57.4
Libera Lubrano Lavadera
American, b. Italy
Man’s shirt, late 1800s
Linen plain weave (hand-spun, hand woven) with cotton embroidery
Center back length: 102.9 cm (40 1/2 inches)
Gift of Falcone Previti Family 2014.57.3
Libera Lubrano Lavadera
American, b. Italy
Man’s shirt, late 1800s
Linen plain weave with cotton embroidery
Center back length: 78.7 cm (31 inches)
Gift of Falcone Previti Family 2014.57.2
Libera Lubrano Lavadera
American, b. Italy
Man’s shirt, late 1800s
Linen plain weave with cotton embroidery
Center back length: 94 cm (37 inches)
Gift of Falcone Previti Family 2014.57.1
Todd Oldham, designer
American, b. 1961
Todd Oldham, design label
American, New York
Zebra Dress, Fall 1994
Resist-dyed velvet
Center back length: 154.9 cm (61 inches)
Gift of the Todd Oldham Studio 2014.90.1
Todd Oldham, designer
American, b. 1961
Todd Oldham, design label
American, New York
Brooch Dress, Fall 1996
Dress with hand-molded Swarovski crystal jewelry
Center back length: 73 cm (28 3/4 inches)
Gift of the Todd Oldham Studio 2014.90.26
Todd Oldham, designer
American, b. 1961
Todd Oldham, design label
American, New York
Coat, Fall 1994
Quilted synthetic satin weave
Gift of the Todd Oldham Studio 2014.90.28
Shamask, design label
American, established 1978
Ronaldus Shamask
Dutch
Coat, 1996-2000
Wool, angora; machine knit
Center back length: 101.6 cm (40 inches)
Partial gift of Mark Pollack and Mary B. Jackson Fund 2014.18
Duro Olowu, designer
British, b. 1966
Duro Olowu, design label
Woman’s Swiss Lace Cape, spring/summer 2013
Cotton plain weave embroidered with silk and laser cut; trimmed with Lurex and silk jacquard weave
Center back length: 123.2 cm (48 1/2 inches)
Helen M. Danforth Acquisition Fund 2014.3.1
Unknown artist, Japanese
Half Under-Kimono (*shifu hanten*), early 1900s
*Kozo* paper (*washi*) and bast fiber; plain weave, indigo dyed
Elizabeth T. and Dorothy N. Casey Fund 2012.21.5
Oscar de la Renta, design house
Oscar de la Renta, designer
Dominican, 1932-2014
Evening dress, ca. 1975
Silk velvet embellished with sequins and embroidery
Center back length: 134 cm (52 3/4 inches)
Gift of Rebecca W. S. More 2014.107.1
Liberty of London, Inc., design house
English, founded 1875
Sports and Specialities Shop, Inc., retailer
Easton, Maryland
Woman’s blouse, 1965
Cotton plain weave, screenprinted
Center back length: 54.6 cm (21 1/2 inches)
Gift of Rebecca W. S. More 2014.107.2
Azzedine Alaïa, design house
Azzedine Alaïa, designer
b. 1940
Women’s shoes, ca. 2005
Snakeskin and leather with cotton twill trim
Height: 5.1 cm (2 inches) (heel)
Gift of Paula A. Granoff 2015.11.7ab
Christian Dior, design house
French, 1905-1957
Women’s shoes, ca. 2005
Snakeskin and leather
Height: 7.6 cm (3 inches) (heel)
Gift of Paula A. Granoff 2015.11.8ab
Christian Dior, design house
French, 1905-1957
Women’s shoes, ca. 2005
Snakeskin and leather
Height: 7.6 cm (3 inches) (heel)
Gift of Paula A. Granoff 2015.11.9ab
Todd’s, design house
Women’s shoes, ca. 2005
Leather
Height: 10.2 cm (4 inches) (heel)
Gift of Paula A. Granoff 2015.11.11ab
Todd’s, design house
Women’s shoes, ca. 2005
Leather
Height: 10.2 cm (4 inches) (heel)
Gift of Paula A. Granoff 2015.11.10ab
Azzedine Alaïa, design house
Azzedine Alaïa, designer
b. 1940
Women’s shoes, ca. 2005
Snakeskin and leather with cotton twill trim
Height: 6.4 cm (2 1/2 inches) (heel)
Gift of Paula A. Granoff 2015.11.5ab
Azzedine Alaïa, design house
Azzedine Alaïa, designer
b. 1940
sweater, ca. 2005
Wool hand knit
Center back length: 35.6 cm (14 inches)
Gift of Paula A. Granoff 2015.11.4
Azzedine Alaïa, design house
Azzedine Alaïa, designer
b. 1940
Skirt, ca. 2005
Machine knit viscose
Waist: 61 cm (24 inches)
Gift of Paula A. Granoff 2015.11.3
Sophia Swire, designer
London
Sophia Swire, design label
London
Dress and Cape, ca. 2005
Cotton net embellished with sequins and feathers
Waist: 76.2 cm (30 inches) (dress)
Gift of Paula A. Granoff 2015.11.2ab
Armani Collezioni, design label
Woman’s trousers, ca. 2005
Silk and acetate plain weave
Waist: 78.7 cm (31 inches)
Gift of Paula A. Granoff 2015.11.1.2
Dries Van Noten, designer
Belgian, b. 1958
Dries Van Noten, design label
Woman’s Top, ca. 2005
Silk plain weave embellished with plastic sequins and beads
Center back length: 50.8 cm (20 inches)
Gift of Paula A. Granoff 2015.11.1.1
Marni, design house
Italian
Consuela Castiglioni, designer
Swiss, b. 1954
Dress, 2000s
Plain weave cotton, printed
Center back length: 89.5 cm (35 1/4 inches)
Gift of Mark Pollack 2014.106
Ralph Rucci, designer
American, American, born 1957
Chado Ralph Rucci, design house
American, New York, est. 1994
Evening suit (jacket and skirt), spring 2010, 2010
Silk plain weave, cotton tulle, and feathers
Center back length: 53.3 cm (21 inches) (jacket)
Gift of Mrs. William McCormick Blair, Jr. 2011.85.13
Charles James, designer
British-American, 1906-1978
Evening Dress, 1955
Silk velvet
Center back length: 139.7 cm (55 inches)
Gift of Mrs. William Randolph Hearst, Jr. 57.192
Geoffrey Beene, designer
American, 1927-2004
Geoffrey Beene, design house
New York, est. 1963
Day Dress, 1960s
Printed cotton backet weave with plastic buttons
Center back length: 88.9 cm (35 inches)
Gift of Laurie and Lynnette Widder 2013.68.1
Charles James, designer
British-American, 1906-1978
Dress, 1962
Silk plain weave with corded weft and silk velvet covered buttons
Length: 106.7 cm (42 inches)
Gift of Mr. Rodman A. Heeren 63.040.2
Unknown artist, American
At Home Ensemble (dress and jacket), ca. 1935
Rayon compound weave
Museum Collection S1986.099
Christina Kim, designer
American, b. South Korea, b.1957
Dosa, design house
Los Angeles
Camisole, 2007
Printed plain weave cotton with metallic ribbon trim
Center back length: 29.2 cm (11 1/2 inches)
Anonymous gift 2015.37.1
Dosa, design label
Los Angeles
Christina Kim, designer
American, b. South Korea, b.1957
Tibetan Long Tunic, from the “Traveler” collection, 2014
Silk and cotton compound weave, indigo-dyed
Center back length: 99.1 cm (39 inches)
Edgar J. Lownes Fund 2015.31.2
Dosa, design label
Los Angeles
Christina Kim, designer
American, b. South Korea, b.1957
Travel Coat (with separate belt), from the “Traveler” collection, 2014
Cotton plain weave, indigo-dyed and glazed
Center back length: 95.3 cm (37 1/2 inches)
Edgar J. Lownes Fund 2015.31.4
Dosa, design label
Los Angeles
Christina Kim, designer
American, b. South Korea, b.1957
Hand-pleated Miao Skirt, from the “Traveler” collection, 2014
Cotton plain weave, indigo dyed and glazed
Center back length: 58.4 cm (23 inches)
Edgar J. Lownes Fund 2015.31.5
Junya Watanabe, designer
Japanese, b. 1961
Junya Watanabe, design label
Tokyo
Comme des Garçons, design house
Japanese, established 1969
Woman’s jacket, spring/summer 2002
Pieced cotton twill weave
Center back length: 78.7 cm (31 inches)
Gift of John W. Smith 2015.34
Irene, design label
American, est. 1947
Irene Lentz Gibbons, designer
American, 1900 - 1962
Woman’s suit, ca. 1949
Wool slubbed-yarn plain-weave jacket and skirt
Gift of Joseph S. Simms 1986.034.3
Unknown artist, American
Woman’s ensemble, ca. 1950
Cotton novelty-weave dress, bodice, and sash
Gift of Mrs. Harry Darrah 83.109.3
Unknown artist, Chinese, China
Man’s vest, ca. 1845
Silk; satin damask
Gift of the Williams Estate 75.026.16
Louis Caplan, tailor
American
Woman’s day suit, ca. 1907
Wool twill-weave coat, bodice, and skirt with silk satin lining
Gift of Mrs. Clarence E. Bird 69.137.2
Charles James, designer
British-American, 1906-1978
Full-length form made to the dimensions of Mrs. William Randolph Hearst, Jr., 1955
Plaster-covered papier mâché, wood, and metal
Center back length: 152.4 cm (60 inches)
Gift of Mrs. William Randolph Hearst, Jr. 57.192B
Keita Maruyama, designer
Japanese
Keita Maruyama, design firm
Tokyo
Women’s Cardigan Sweater, 1980s
Wool knit
Center back length: 66 cm (26 inches)
Gift of MacKenzie Yamamoto-Lane 2015.73.2
Romeo Gigli, design firm
Italian
Romeo Gigli, designer
Dress and shrug top, 1990s
Wool and synthetic machine knit
Gift of MacKenzie Yamamoto-Lane 2015.73.1ab
Maison Martin Margiela, design house
Belgian, established 1988
Maison Martin Margiela ‘Artisanal’, design label
Jacket, Autumn-Winter 2005
Cotton and polyester plain weave with crepe yarns; cotton/ polyester patchwork applied to wool
twill weave ground
Center back length: 66 cm (26 inches)
Edgar J. Lownes Fund 2015.67
Ralph Rucci, designer
American, American, born 1957
Chado Ralph Rucci, design label
American, New York, est. 1994
Coat, 2006
Full cashmere with braided trim and aligator insertions
Center back length: 113 cm (44 1/2 inches)
Gift of Mrs. William McCormick Blair, Jr. 2011.85.8
Melania Zalewska
American, 1913-1975
Hand-knit day ensemble, ca. 1927
Silk; crochet
Center back length: 61 cm (24 inches) (top)
Gift of Valeria Vasilevski in memory of her mother, Melania Zalewska 2015.33.1abc
Pierre Balmain, design house
French
Pierre Balmain, designer
French, 1914-1982
The French Shops at Filene’s, retailer
American, active 1920s-1960s
Swing Coat, 1954/56
Felted wool and mohair blend with slashed buttonhole decoration
Center back length: 106.7 cm (42 inches)
Gift of Marjorie Yasher 1996.23.2
Bonnie Cashin Designs, Inc., design house
American, established 1952
Bonnie Cashin, designer
American, 1915-2000
Coat, 1968
Mohair twill weave with leather trim and belt
Gift of Philip Sills 80.171.20A
Arthur Mellen, design label
mid-20th century
coat, mid-1920s
Corded wool, quilted
Length: 48.3 cm (19 inches)
Gift of the Estate of Miss Ethel Merriman 68.108.60
Unknown artist, American
Dress, ca. 1901
Silk, cotton; rib weave, moiré, lace, velvet, braiding, embroidered, appliquéd
Gift of the Society for the Preservation of New England Antiquities 59.095.74
Dosa, design label
Los Angeles
Christina Kim, designer
American, b. South Korea, b.1957
Woman’s Suit, ca. 2013
Cotton embroidery and cotton lace patchwork
Center back length: 45.7 cm (18 inches) (jacket)
Edgar J. Lownes Fund 2015.101
Maison Martin Margiela
Belgian, established 1988
Evening Dress, Spring/Summer 2012
Plastic sequins on silk plain weave and silk fringe
Center back length: 123.2 cm (48 1/2 inches)
Georgianna Sayles Aldrich Fund 2015.103
Unknown artist, Probably; French
Mantelet, ca. 1890
Silk voided velvet with ostrich feather trim
Gift of Lea S. Luquer 57.080.1
Unknown artist, European; American
Dolman, ca. 1880
Wool jacquard weave with silk chenille fringe
Gift of Mrs. E. R. Behrend 59.124.7
House of Worth, design house
French, 1858-1952
Charles Frederick Worth, designer
British, 1825-1895
Reception Dress, ca. 1874
Silk plain weave with cotton net inserts and silk embroidery, applique, and fringe
63.5 cm (25 inches) (center back length)
Gift of the Goddard family 2005.89.12A
Gianfranco Ferré, designer
Italian, 1944-2007
Christian Dior, design label
French, 1905-1957
Dress ensemble (dress and vest), Fall/Winter 1994/95
Silk jacquard weave, velvet, and fringe
Center back length: 83.8 cm (33 inches)
Helen M. Danforth Acquisition Fund 2015.29.3ab
Kenzo, design label
Japanese, b. 1939
Kenzo Takada, designer
Japanese, b. 1939
Woman’s ensemble (sweater, skirt, overskirt, coat, scarf), Autumn/Winter 1994
Helen M. Danforth Acquisition Fund 2015.6.1ae
Unknown artist, Kuba Kingdom, Democratic Republic of Congo
Royal Overskirt, ca. 1950
Raffia; plain weave, supplemental pile
Length: 165.1 cm (65 inches)
Mary B. Jackson Fund 2005.4.2
Unknown artist, Japanese
Noragi (work coat), late 1800s-mid-1900s
Cotton: plain weave, indigo dyed
Elizabeth T. and Dorothy N. Casey Fund 2012.21.1
Dai Fujiwara, designer
Japanese, b. 1962
Eden Feather Dress, 2008
polyester; rayon; Polyurethane
Center back length: 134.6 cm (53 inches) (dress)
Helen M. Danforth Acquisition Fund 2009.1
Unknown artist, Chinese
Shirt and Trousers, early 1900s
Cotton plain weave
Center back length: 35.6 cm (14 inches) (shirt)
Gift of Virginia and Mark Thelin 1998.55.4
Unknown artist, West African
Dashiki (caftan robe), 1970s/1980s
Machine wax printed cotton plain weave
Center back length: 45 cm (17 11/16 inches)
Gift of Marion Leonard in memory of Kathryn Johnson 2014.7
Martin Margiela, designer
Belgian, 1957
Maison Martin Margiela, design house
Belgian, established 1988
Shirt, ca. 1996
Cotton, elastic; plain weave, printed
Center back length: 69.2 cm (27 1/4 inches)
Edgar J. Lownes Fund 2010.24.1
Pierce, manufacturer
American, 19th century
Bodice, ca. 1895
Printed silk satin weave with cut steel beads, faux pearls and gelatin sequins, silk tassels
Center back length: 35.6 cm (14 inches)
Gift of Mrs. Richard E. Wheeler 59.094.4
Norman Norell, designer
American, 1900-1972
Norman Norell, Inc.
American, 1960 - 1972
Cream silk dress with gold buttons, 1971
Silk, rhinestones, gold toned metal; ribbed plain weave
91.4 cm (36 inches) (center back length)
Gift of Mrs. Milton Cassel 77.028.2
Unknown artist, Indonesian; Minangkabau, West Sumatra
Woman’s ceremonial cloth (kain songket balapak), 1800s
Silk, gold-wrapped yarn; plain weave, continuous supplementary gold weft patterning
Length: 228.6 cm (90 inches)
Bequest of Miss Lucy T. Aldrich 55.546
Unknown artist, Indian, Varanasi
Man’s robe (chogha), 1800s
Silk, metallic yarn; compound weave, supplementary weft patterning
Length: 120.7 cm (47 1/2 inches)
Bequest of Miss Lucy T. Aldrich 55.260
Unknown artist, Russian
Jacket, Late 1800s-Early 1900s
Cotton; embroidered in cross-stitch, bobbin lace
Center back length: 49.5 cm (19 1/2 inches)
Gift of John Davis Hatch in honor of Olivia Eggleston Phelps Stokes 1991.013.10B
Unknown artist, Syrian
Child’s Coat, ca. 1900
Silk cord-quilted coat
Center back length: 61 cm (24 inches)
Gift of Cora Ginsburg 1999.63.23
Todd Oldham, designer
American, b. 1961
Todd Oldham, design label
American, New York
Skirt, Fall 1992
Cotton; printed basket-weave,sequins, embroidery and beads
Center back length: 96.5 cm (38 inches)
Gift of the Todd Oldham Studio 2014.90.13
Todd Oldham, designer
American, b. 1961
Todd Oldham, design label
American, New York
Lei Ensemble, Spring 1991
Crocheted top with embroidered appliqué and Swarovski Aurora Borealis rhinestones; skirt with embroidery, sequins, and beads
Top: Center back length: 12.7 cm (5 inches)
Gift of the Todd Oldham Studio 2014.90.24ab
Todd Oldham, designer
American, b. 1961
Todd Oldham, design label
American, New York
Dress, Spring 1993
Silk; jacquard-weave with Swarovski crystals
Center back length: 116.2 cm (45 3/4 inches)
Gift of the Todd Oldham Studio 2014.90.23
Todd Oldham, designer
American, b. 1961
Todd Oldham, design label
American, New York
Chinchilla Dress, Fall 1997
Airbrushed satin dress with faux fur
Center back length: 127 cm (50 inches) (dress)
Gift of the Todd Oldham Studio 2014.90.2ab
Todd Oldham, designer
American, b. 1961
Todd Oldham, design label
American, New York
Turban Dress, Spring 1998
Dress with embroidery and beads
Center back length: 52.1 cm (20 1/2 inches)
Gift of the Todd Oldham Studio 2014.90.5
Emanuel Ungaro, designer
French, b. 1933
Saks Fifth Avenue, retailer
American, 20th century
Dress, ca. 1980
silk
106.7 cm (42 inches) (length) dress
Gift of Arlene and Robert Kogod 1999.37.5
Unknown artist, Mindanao; Philippine, Mindanao
Men’s trousers (sawal), ca. 1960
Abaca fiber, cotton; plain weave, embroidered
56.5 x 52.1 cm (22 1/4 x 20 1/2 inches)
Gift of Wendy Shah 85.001
Unknown artist, English
Jumps, late 1600s-early 1700s
Linen, silk; plain weave, embroidered
Center back length: 59.7 cm (23 1/2 inches)
Gift of Nelson A., Laurence S., and David Rockefeller, from the estate of their aunt, Lucy Truman Aldrich 56.078
House of Balenciaga
Spanish, est. 1937 - ca. 1960
Dress, 1961
Silk crepe
99.1 cm (39 inches) (center back length)
Transfer from The Museum at The Fashion Insitute of Technology, Gift of Norma Copley 2004.63.3
Unknown artist, Chinese, China
Woman’s informal coat, 1800s
Silk, metallic yarn; satin damask, embroidered
Length: 102.9 cm (40 1/2 inches)
Gift of Miss Lucy T. Aldrich 35.406
House of Vionnet, design label
French, 1912-1939
Madeleine Vionnet, designer
French, 1876-1975
Pink silk embroidered chemise dress, 1920s
Silk, metallic yarn, embroidery floss, crepe yarn; ribbed plain weave; embroidered
96.5 cm (38 inches) (center back length) Dress; Waist: 34”
Gift of Elizabeth Rollins Mauran for the Estate of Helen Eitel Rollins 2010.72.1
Levi-Strauss & Co.
American, founded ca. 1853
Coveralls, 1920s
Cotton with metal buttons
Center back length: 88.9 cm (35 inches)
Gift of Anne Tait 2017.26.2
Unknown artist, Japanese, Japan
Kimono, early 1900s
Silk; compound weave, yuzen-dyeing, embroidery
Center back length: 167.6 cm (66 inches)
Gift of Mrs. Jesse H. Metcalf 37.045
Dries Van Noten, designer
Belgian, b. 1958
Dries Van Noten, design label
Jakob Schlaepfer, textile manufacturer
Swiss
Women’s Coat, Fall 2008
Orbis-printed silk
Center back length: 85.7 cm (33 3/4 inches)
Gift of Mark Pollack 2016.12
Unknown artist, Japanese, Japan
Kimono (katabira), early 1800s
Silk, hemp; plain weave, resist dyed, embroidered
Bequest of Isaac C. Bates 13.061
Unknown artist, Chinese, China
Jiangyi (robe of descent), 1800s
Silk, gilt paper, metallic-wrapped yarn; compound weave, embroidered
Center back length: 137.8 cm (54 1/4 inches)
Gift of Miss Lucy T. Aldrich 35.416
A. & L. Tirocchi, dressmaker and retailer
American, 1913-1947
Playsuit, ca. 1934
Plain weave cotton with wood buttons
Center back length: 63.5 cm (25 inches)
Gift of L. J. Cella III 1990.129.68A
Carolyn Schnurer, designer
American, 1908 - 1998
Beach Ensemble, 1955
Screenprinted cotton plain weave
Gift of Design Laboratory, the Brooklyn Museum 61.095.3Mab
Claire McCardell, designer
American, 1905-1958
Claire McCardell Clothes by Townley, manufacturer
American, est. 1940
Day Dress, early 1950’s
Cotton compound weave
Gift of Mary L. Peterson in memory of Thora Magnussen Buckley, Conservator at The RISD Museum, 1950-1972 2006.82.5
Unknown artist, Japanese; Meiji, Japan
Kimono (furisode), late 1800s-early 1900s
Silk; weft-float patterning, embroidery, couched embroidery
Length: 152.4 cm (60 inches)
Gift of Francis A. Foster 24.004
Unknown artist, Indian; Kashmiri, Kashmir
Man’s robe (chogha), late 1800s
Goat’s hair (pashmina); double interlocking twill tapestry weave
Center back length: 108.6 cm (42 3/4 inches)
Bequest of Miss Lucy T. Aldrich 55.263
Unknown artist, Indian; Gujarati, Kutch; Saurashtra
Sari/Odhani, late 1800s-early 1900s
Silk, metallic-wrapped thread; satin weave, block-printed resist
Length: 408.9 cm (161 inches)
Bequest of Miss Lucy T. Aldrich 55.302
Unknown artist, Indian; Gujarati, India; Gujarat; Saurashtra; Kutch
Sari/Odhani, late 1800s-early 1900s
Silk, metallic-wrapped thread; satin weave, tie-dyed (bandhani)
Length: 393.7 cm (155 inches)
Bequest of Miss Lucy T. Aldrich 55.308
Unknown artist, Yemen, Yemen, Tihameh
Woman’s dress (thōb), ca. 1930
Cotton, metallic yarn, metal strips, synthetic yarn; satin weave, embroidered, appliqué, braid trim
Length: 124.5 cm (49 inches)
Edgar J. Lownes Fund 84.157
Unknown artist, Indonesian; Javanese; Indo-Chinese, Java; Cirebon
Sarong, 1930-1950
Cotton; tulis batik
Length: 108.3 cm (42 5/8 inches)
Georgianna Sayles Aldrich Fund 2005.82.2
Unknown artist, Turkmen; Turcoman
woman’s cloak (chyrpy), 1930s
Silk, cotton; plain weave, embroidered, printed lining
Center back length: 115.6 cm (45 1/2 inches)
Gift of Rebecca S. More and Timothy T. More 2009.5
Unknown artist, Indian; Gujarati, Gujarat
Gharcholu sari, 1900s
Cotton, metallic-wrapped thread; plain weave, tie-dyed (bandhani)
Length: 410.2 cm (161 1/2 inches)
Bequest of Miss Lucy T. Aldrich 55.299
Unknown artist, Japanese; Edo
Nō theater costume (atsuita), late 1700s-early 1800s
silk; ikat dyed, twill weave, supplementary weft patterning
144.2 cm (56 13/16 inches) (center back length)
Gift of Miss Lucy T. Aldrich 35.465
Unknown artist, Native North American; Navajo
Woman’s wearing blanket, 1880-1890
Wool; twill, wedge weave
121.9 x 102.9 cm (48 x 40 1/2 inches)
Gift of Mrs. William C. Loring 24.504
Adolfo Sardina, designer
Cuban, b. 1933
Adolfo, design label
White embroidered floral dress with fringed sleeves, ca. 1970
Silk, crepe yarn; satin weave, machine embroidered, knotted fringe
137.2 cm (54 inches) (center back length)
Gift of Isabelle Weinstein 1994.066
Pauline Trigère, designer, label
American, 1908-2002
White cotton halter dress with crystal buttons, ca. 1970
cotton, crystal; compound weave
119.4 cm (47 inches) center back length
Gift of Mrs. Joseph M. P. Ott 79.155.5
Unknown artist, Afghan
Woman’s dress (thob), 1900s
Cotton, silk; plain weave, tie-dyed, embroidered, discontinuous supplementary weft patterning
Center back length: 129.5 cm (51 inches)
Museum Collection S85.050
Unknown artist, Albanian
Woman’s robe (yelek), late 1800s
silk, metallic yarn, metallic ribbon, beads; velvet, embroidered, appliqué, braid trim,
Gift of Philip Adams 73.086.3
Unknown artist, Javanese, Java, Yogykarta
Long cloth (kain panjang), 1800s
Cotton, natural soga dye; batik
Length: 270.5 cm (106 1/2 inches)
Anonymous gift 56.017
Unknown artist, Chinese, China
Daopao (Taoist priest’s robe), 1800s
Silk, gilt paper, metallic-wrapped yarn; satin weave, embroidered
Center back length: 147.3 cm (58 inches) (with collar)
Gift of Mrs. Wallace Hoge 1990.082.3
Unknown artist, Chinese, China
Jiangyi (robe of descent), 1800s
Silk, gilt paper, metallic-wrapped yarn; satin weave, embroidered
Center back length: 143.5 cm (56 1/2 inches)
Gift of Miss Lucy T. Aldrich 35.417
Unknown artist, Japanese, Japan
Court robe (furisode), 1800s
Silk; figured satin (rinzu), damask, resist dye (shibori), embroidery
Length: 180.3 cm (71 inches)
Gift of Marshall H. Gould 46.290
Unknown artist, Syrian, Syria
Man’s or woman’s robe, 1800s
Silk, cotton; satin weave, quilted
61 x 124.5 cm (24 x 49 inches)
Gift of Mrs. Robert Blumenthal 84.031
Unknown artist, Chinese; Qing, China
Jiangyi (robe of descent), 1800s
Silk, gilt paper, metallic yarn; satin weave, embroidered, satin stich, couching
Center back length: 143.5 cm (56 1/2 inches) (with collar)
Gift of Miss Lucy T. Aldrich 35.415
Unknown artist, Chinese
Coat, 1800s
Silk; crepe, embroidered
Center back length: 93.3 cm (36 3/4 inches)
Gift of Mrs. Jesse H. Metcalf 37.044
Unknown artist, Japanese; Edo, Japan
Semi-formal Buddhist vestment (7-column kesa), 1800-1850s
Silk, gilt mulberry paper; compound weave, supplementary weft patterning
Length: 210.5 cm (82 7/8 inches)
Bequest of Miss Lucy T. Aldrich 55.397
Unknown artist, Japanese; Edo, Japan
Semi-formal Buddhist vestment (7-column kesa), late 1700s
Silk, gilt mulberry paper; compound weave, supplementary weft patterning
Length: 201.3 cm (79 1/4 inches)
Gift of Miss Lucy T. Aldrich 35.286
Unknown artist, Chinese
Robe, 1821-1850
Silk gauze weave with silk and wrapped-metallic embroidery and applied silk ribbon (huataozi)
Length: 134.6 cm (53 inches)
Gift of Miss Lucy T. Aldrich 35.394
Unknown artist, Japanese; Edo, Japan
Kimono (unlined summer kosode), 1750/1850
Asa (likely ramie), metallic-wrapped yarn, silk, ink; plain weave, embroidery, stenciled imitation tie-dying (kata kanoko), freehand painted
137.2 x 57.1 cm (54 x 22 inches)
Gift of Mrs. Barbara Deering Danielson 82.308.15
Unknown artist, Yoruba
Egúngún Masquerade Ensemble, 2015
Textiles embellished with sequins and cowrie shells
Height: 182.9 cm (72 inches) (as worn)
Helen M. Danforth Acquisition Fund 2016.32
Rick Owens, design house
Rick Owens, designer
American, b.1962
Knit Jumpsuit (men’s), “Sphinx” collection, Fall/Winter 2015
Hand knit cashmere
Center back length: 68.6 cm (27 inches)
Museum Acquisition Fund 2017.23
Comme des Garçons, design label
Tokyo
Rei Kawakubo, designer
Japanese, b. 1942
Printed wedding dress, Autumn Winter 2005
Cotton, silk, polyester; printed
Center back length: 127 cm (50 inches)
Helen M. Danforth Acquisition Fund 2016.10.2
Unknown artist, Japanese; Edo, Japan
Semi-formal Buddhist vestment (7-column kesa), 1600s
Silk, gilt mulberry paper; compound weave, supplementary weft patterning
Length: 201.3 cm (79 1/4 inches)
Gift of Miss Lucy T. Aldrich 35.301
Yoshiki Hishinuma, designer
Japanese, b. 1958
Yoshiki Hishinuma, design label
Paris
Leaf Ensemble, 2001
Polyester
Helen M. Danforth Acquisition Fund 2016.10.1ab
Unknown artist, Japanese; Edo, Japan
Semi-formal Buddhist vestment (7-column kesa), 1700s-1800s
Silk, gilt mulberry paper; compound weave, supplementary weft patterning
Length: 208.3 cm (82 inches)
Gift of Miss Lucy T. Aldrich 35.320
Unknown artist, Afghan, Afghanistan, Kabul
Woman’s dress and veil (chaadaree), 1977
Rayon, silk; plain weave, pulled work, embroidered, pleated
Center back length: 138.4 cm (54 1/2 inches) (dress)
Gift of Dr. John N. Loomis 1995.023
Yulnara Atanaazarova, designer
Uzbek, b. 1968
Man’s robe (chapan), 2000
Silk, cotton; plain weave, ikat dyed, quilted, printed lining
Length: 124.5 cm (49 inches)
Edgar J. Lownes Fund 2006.104.3
Unknown artist, Indian, West Bengal, Baluchar
Sari, 1800s-1850s
Silk; compound plain weave
Length: 422.9 cm (166 1/2 inches)
Bequest of Miss Lucy T. Aldrich 55.290
Unknown artist, Chinese
Robe, ca. 1862-1908
Silk satin weave with metallic and silk embroidery and applied ribbon (huataozi)
114.3 cm (45 inches) (length)
Gift of Mrs. Roger S. Greene 63.033.5
Unknown artist, Hmong; Laotian, Laos
Ceremonial skirt, mid 1900s - late 1900s
Cotton; plain weave, wax resist-dyeing with appliqué and embroidery
Length: 64.1 cm (25 1/4 inches)
Helen M. Danforth Acquisition Fund 2002.11.6
Unknown artist, Burmese; Khami Chin, Myanmar; Burma; Arakan (state)
Woman’s breastcloth, mid 190ss
Cotton, silk; compound weave with supplementary weft patterning
Lenght: 72.4 cm (28 1/2 inches)
Mary B. Jackson Fund 2001.3.1
Unknown artist, Burmese; Jinghpaw, Myanmar; Burma; Kachin (state)
Woman’s jacket (soi shakap na palawng chang), 1950-ca. 1995
Cotton, silver disks and tassels; velvet with appliqué
Length: 45.7 cm (18 inches)
Edgar J. Lownes Fund 2004.53.3
Unknown artist, Burmese; Laytu Chin, Myanmar; Burma; Arakan (state); Chin (state)
Woman’s blouse, mid 1900s
Cotton, silk; compound twill weave with supplementary weft patterning
Length: 47 cm (18 1/2 inches)
Mary B. Jackson Fund 2001.3.5
Unknown artist, Burmese, Myanmar; Burma; Chin (state)
Woman’s blouse, mid 1900s
Silk; compound twill weave with supplementary weft patterning
Length: 34.3 cm (13 1/2 inches)
Mary B. Jackson Fund 2001.3.7
Unknown artist, Burmese, Myanmar; Burma; Chin (state)
Woman’s hip wrapper, mid 1900s
Silk; compound twill weave with supplementary weft patterning
Length: 86.4 cm (34 inches)
Mary B. Jackson Fund 2001.3.8
Unknown artist, Burmese; Laytu, Myanmar; Burma; Arakan (state)
Woman’s tunic (khran in), 1950-ca. 1995
Cotton, silk, glass beads, cowrie shell; plain weave with supplementry weft patterning, beadwork, and appliqué
Length: 41.9 cm (16 1/2 inches)
Mary B. Jackson Fund 2005.4.9
A. & L. Tirocchi, designer
American, 1913-1947
Dress, ca. 1932
Silk; plain weave, embroidered with sequins
152.4 cm (60 inches) (center back length)
Gift of Edward Cella 1991.169.4
Unknown artist
Dress, ca. 1934
Silk; plain weave
Gift of L. J. Cella III 1990.129.19
Tuck-Wite
American
Ruth Belmont
american
Beach set, 1930
Wool; felt, appliquéd, and straw; plaited, wool-felt appliqué
Gift of L. J. Cella III 1990.129.69
Rosemonde, designer
French, 20th century
Harry Angelo Co., importer
American
Dress, 1930
Silk; plain weave, embroidered with jet and glass beads, and rhinestones
144.2 cm (56 13/16 inches) (center back length)
Gift of L. J. Cella III 1990.129.1
Unknown artist, Japanese, Japan
Man’s kimono, 1929
Silk; plain weave, kasuri (double ikat)
Gift of Mrs. Torrey Allen 67.084.1
Norman Norell, designer
American, 1900-1972
Norman Norell, Inc., manufacturer
American, 1960 - 1972
Two-piece dress, ca. 1969
Wool, crepe yarn, crystal; plain weave, embroidered
Center back length: 86.4 cm (34 inches)
Gift of Loretta and Max Bernegger 1992.036.15
Lilly Pulitzer, designer
American, b. 1931
Dress, ca. 1965
Polyester, cotton; plain weave, screenprinted, machine lace, appliqué
97.2 cm (38 5/16 inches) (center back length)
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph K. Ott 1990.027
Eleanora Garnett, designer
active ca.1950-1970s
Cocktail dress, late 1950s
Silk
Center back length: 118.1 cm (46 1/2 inches)
Gift of Nancy P. Doolittle 2006.88.2
Wohl, label
American
Cream silk belted dress with floral pattern, ca. 1960
Silk, leather; satin weave, printed warp, cut warp pile
Center back length: 94 cm (37 inches)
Gift of Mark Pollack 2007.111
Unknown artist, Turkish, Ottoman Empire
Woman’s jacket, ca. 1910
Silk, metallic-wrapped yarn; velvet with embroidery
52.1 x 45.7 cm (20 1/2 x 18 inches)
Gift of F. F. Olney 85.072A
Unknown artist, Japanese, Japan
Woman’s underkimono, early 1900s
Silk: plain weave, tie-dyed (shibori); and satin damask, stenciled and drawn paste resist-dyed (yuzen)
Length: 146.1 cm (57 1/2 inches)
Gift of Mrs. David Underdown in memory of her mother, Mrs. H. Ingerholt 82.177.3
Unknown artist, Indian; Gujarati, Maharashtra or Gujarat, Bombay or Ahmedabhad
Sari, early 1900s-mid 1900s
Cotton; plain weave, roller printed
Length: 454.7 cm (179 inches)
Gift of Mrs. Arnold S. Hoffman 1993.101
Unknown artist, Indian, Tamil Nadu
Kornad sari, 1900s
Cotton; plain weave
Length: 624.8 cm (246 inches)
Gift of Mrs. Barbara Deering Danielson 82.308.49
A. & L. Tirocchi, retailer
American, 1913-1947
Dress, ca. 1927
Silk, glass micro beads, mirrored glass bugle beads; machine lace, embroidered
Center back length: 82.6 cm (32 1/2 inches)
Gift of L. J. Cella III 1990.129.5A
A. & L. Tirocchi, dressmaker
American, 1913-1947
Dress, ca. 1926
Silk; sequin; bead and rhinestone
Center back length: 88.9 cm (35 inches)
Gift of L. J. Cella III 1990.129.6
A. & L. Tirocchi
American, 1913-1947
Unknown artist, French
Dress, ca. 1925
Silk, cellophane sequins, jet beads; net, embroidered
88.9 cm (35 inches) (center back length)
Gift of L. J. Cella III 1990.129.3
A. & L. Tirocchi, dressmaker and retailer
American, 1913-1947
Black sequined dress with silver diamond detail, ca. 1925
Silk, imitation jet, glass bugle beads, stamped metal sequins, rhinestones; plain weave, embroidered, studded
Center back length: 111.8 cm (44 inches)
Gift of L. J. Cella III 1990.129.42
Henri Bendel, retailer
American, 20th century
Cream silk dress with beaded fringe, ca. 1927
Silk, crystal, mirrored glass bugle beads; plain weave, embroidred, studded, applique
114.3 cm (45 inches) (length)
Gift of Mrs. Robert Walker 56.050.9
Unknown artist, Indian; Gujarati, Gujarat, Surat
Patolu fragment, late 1800s
Silk; plain weave, double ikat
Length: 256.5 cm (101 inches)
Bequest of Miss Lucy T. Aldrich 55.293
Unknown artist, Indian, Uttar Pradesh; Varanasi
Sari, late 1800s
Silk, metallic-wrapped thread; continuous and discontinuous supplementary weft
Length: 447 cm (176 inches)
Bequest of Miss Lucy T. Aldrich 55.318
Unknown artist, Pakistani; Lohana, Thano Bula Khan, Sindh
Woman’s tunic (guj or chola), late 1800s - early 1900s
Cotton, silk, metallic-wrapped yarn, mirror, plastic and metal sequin, bead; plain weave with embroidery, mirror work, appliqué
Gift of Mrs. Lorraine Howes 78.148
Unknown artist, Japanese, Japan
Woman’s kimono, ca. 1820
Silk; satin damask, tie-dyed (shibori)
Length: 154.9 cm (61 inches)
Gift of Dr. Horace Packard in memory of Mary Cooper Packard 25.137
Unknown artist, Persian
Socks, ca. 1830
Wool; knit
27.3 cm (10 11/16 inches) (length)
Gift of Martin Birnbaum 30.081
Unknown artist, Indonesian; Kaur, West Sumatra
Woman’s hip wrapper (tapis), 1800s
Cotton, silk, mica; plain weave, ikat with embroidery and mirrorwork
Length: 133.4 cm (52 1/2 inches)
Edgar J. Lownes Fund 2004.53.6
Unknown artist, Indian; Chinese, China
Sari, early 1800s-mid 1800s
Silk; compound satin weave
Length: 457.2 cm (180 inches)
Bequest of Miss Lucy T. Aldrich 55.298
Unknown artist, Indian; Chinese, China
Sari, early 1800s-mid 1800s
Silk; compound satin weave
Length: 43.2 cm (17 inches)
Bequest of Miss Lucy T. Aldrich 55.297
Unknown artist, Indian, West Bengal, Baluchar
Sari, early 1800s
Silk; compound plain weave
Length: 391.2 cm (154 inches)
Bequest of Miss Lucy T. Aldrich 55.307
Unknown artist, Indian, West Bengal, Baluchar
Sari, early 1800s
Silk; compound plain weave
Length: 424.2 cm (167 inches)
Bequest of Miss Lucy T. Aldrich 55.291
Unknown artist, Japanese, Japan
Man’s campaign coat (jimbaori), 1800s
Wool, silk, metallic-wrapped yarn; compound weave, plain weave with appliqué
Length: 96.5 cm (38 inches)
Gift of Mrs. John R. Bartlett 07.204
Unknown artist, Indian; Gujarati, India; Gujarat, probably Patan
Patolu sari, early 1800s
Silk; plain weave, double ikat
Length: 445.8 cm (175 1/2 inches)
Bequest of Miss Lucy T. Aldrich 55.295
Unknown artist, Indian; Gujarati, Gujarat
Sari, early 1800s
Silk, metallic-wrapped thread; satin weave, embroidery, tie-dyed
Length: 457.2 cm (180 inches)
Bequest of Miss Lucy T. Aldrich 55.289
Unknown artist, Japanese
Child’s outer and under kimono, late 1700s-early 1800s
Silk, gold-wrapped yarn, gold foil; plain weave, resist-dyed (yu¯zen), painted, embroidered
Length: 64.8 cm (25 1/2 inches)
Gift of Miss Lucy T. Aldrich 35.513A
Unknown artist, Indian; Parsee? Parsi?; Chinese, China
Sari, early 1800s
Silk; satin weave, embroidery
Length: 569 cm (224 inches)
Bequest of Miss Lucy T. Aldrich 55.286
Unknown artist, Syrian
Jacket, 1800s
Printed silk and cotton, tapestry weave and plain weave
71.1 x 53.3 cm (28 x 21 inches)
Mary B. Jackson Fund 44.234
Unknown artist, Ainu; Japanese
Man’s robe (attusi), 1800s
Elm bark fiber, cotton; plain weave, applique, embroidered
127 cm (50 inches) (center back length)
Gift of Marshall H. Gould 46.187
Unknown artist, Japanese
Summer robe (yukata), 1800s
Cotton; crepe weave, resist printed
154.3 cm (60 13/16 inches) (center back length)
Bequest of Isaac C. Bates 13.045
Unknown artist, Sumatran
Skirtcloth (kain songket), 1800s
Silk, metallic threat; plain weave, discontinuous supplementary weft patterning
311.1 cm (122 1/2 inches) (length)
Bequest of Miss Lucy T. Aldrich 55.540
Unknown artist, Indian; Gujarati, India; Gujarat
Woman’s skirt, 1800s
Silk; satin weave, embroidered
Length: 222.3 cm (87 1/2 inches)
Bequest of Miss Lucy T. Aldrich 55.341
Adele Simpson (Adele Smithline)
American, 1904-1995
Adele Simpson, design house
American
Green floral belted dress, 1972
silk, leather; twill weave, printed
94 cm (37 inches) (center back length)
Gift of Mrs. Harriet Samors 2004.40.2
Unknown artist, Chinese; Qing, China
Woman’s imperial Manchu coat (Ch’i-Fu), ca. 1873
Silk, metallic-wrapped yarn; gauze weave, embroidered
Length: 139.7 cm (55 inches)
Gift of Miss Lucy T. Aldrich 35.391
Wendy Hertz, designer
American, 20th century
Orange harem pant ensemble, 1965
silk, slub yarn; knit jersey, plain weave, satin weave
Gift of Rhode Island School of Design Department of Apparel Design 66.139.1
Emilio Pucci, designer
Italian, 1914-1992
Emilio Pucci, design house
Italian
Multicolored printed silk knit dress, ca.1970
Silk, plastic; knit jersey, screenprinted
97.8 cm (38 1/2 inches) (center back length)
Gift of Mrs. Wayne D. Sherwood 85.105.6
Charles James, designer
British-American, 1906-1978
Black silk dress with velvet bow at neckline, 1962
Silk; plain weave with corded weft, cut warp pile
106.7 cm (42 inches) (length)
Gift of Mr. Rodman A. Heeren 63.040.3
Mollie Parnis, designer, design label
American, 1905-1992
Gold sequin pantsuit, ca. 1967
polyester, sequins; knit
175.3 cm (69 inches) (center back length)
Gift of the Estate of Peggy Cone 2001.73.34
Cristóbal Balenciaga, designer
Spanish, 1895-1972
Black lace dress with bows and pleating, ca. 1967
Cotton, silk, lace, crepe yarn; machine lace, plain weave, embroidery
88.9 cm (35 inches) (center back length)
Transfer from The Museum at The Fashion Insitute of Technology, Gift of Mrs. Ephram London & Mr. Walter Eytan 2004.63.2
Topal-Carlson, label
Green chemise dress with beaded embellishment, ca. 1965
Silk, nylon, plastic, beads, sequins; plain weave, embroidered
86.4 cm (34 inches) (center back length)
Gift of Mrs. Irving I. Fain 73.163.4
Mollie Parnis, designer
American, 1905-1992
Mollie Parnis, design label
American, 1905-1992
Yellow, long-sleeved net dress with rhinestone embellishment, ca. 1965
Nylon, rhinestone, metallic thread; gauze weave, embroidered
97.8 cm (38 1/2 inches) (center back sleeve edge)
Gift of Mrs. Reuben Horowitz 77.136.2
Carolyn Schnurer, designer
American, 1908 - 1998
Carolyn Schnurer, design label
American
Black-and-white printed cotton dress, 1955
Cotton; twill weave, printed
91.4 cm (36 inches) (center back sleeve edge)
Gift of Design Laboratory, the Brooklyn Museum 61.095.3J
Cristóbal Balenciaga, designer
Spanish, 1895-1972
House of Balenciaga, design house
Spanish, est. 1937 - ca. 1960
Black suit with three-quarter sleeves, 1951
Silk, cotton, plastic; plain weave with grouped weft yarns, warp and weft floats
54.6 cm (21 1/2 inches) (center back length) Jacket
Gift of Ronald and Lillian Dick 2001.83.7
Vincent Mignon, label
American
Light-green satin dress with corsage, 1950s
acetate, silk; satin weave
99.1 cm (39 inches) (center back length)
Gift of Mrs. Dorothy Trower 84.078.4
Brent Sportswear from California, design label
American
Montgomery Ward, retailer
American
Green patterned man’s shirt, 1950’s
Rayon; plain weave, screenprinted
76.2 cm (30 inches) (center back length)
Gift of the Estate of Peggy Cone 2001.73.25
Claire McCardell, designer
American, 1905-1958
Claire McCardell Clothes by Townley, label
American, est. 1940
Light brown wool strapless dress with coordinate jacket, ca. 1950
Miron Wool; plain weave
Gift of Mrs. John Lincoln 66.074.4
Philip Hulitar, designer
American, 1905 - 1992
Light brown lace dress, ca. 1950
Nylon, acetate, cotton; gauze weave, Alençon-type machine lace, hand appliquéd
111.1 cm (43 13/16 inches) (center back length)
Gift of Mrs. R. L. Gilpatric 60.078.7
Liberty House, label
Brown floral man’s shirt, ca. 1950
Rayon; plain weave, screenprinted
78.7 cm (31 inches) (center back length)
Gift of the Estate of Peggy Cone 2001.73.24
Yvette, label
American
Grey cotton floral halter dress with rhinestone embellishment, 1950’s
Cotton, crystals; plain weave, embroidered, glazed, printed
86.4 cm (34 inches) (center back length)
Gift of the Estate of Peggy Cone 2001.73.27
Unknown artist, Possibly; Mexican
Black-and-white printed cotton ensemble with sequins, 1950s
Cotton, sequins; plain weave, printed, hand painted, embroidered
88.9 cm (35 inches) (center back length)
Gift of the Estate of Peggy Cone 2001.73.28
Unknown artist, American
Black acetate woman’s suit with ruching, ca. 1945
Acetate, plastic; ribbed plain weave
149.9 cm (59 inches) (center back length)
Gift of Mrs. Harry Darrah 83.109.1
Elizabeth Hawes
American, 1902-1971
Hawes Inc.
1930 - 1940
Green and olive silk dress with red accents, 1939
Silk, crepe yarn; satin weave
144.8 cm (57 inches) (center back length)
Gift of Design Laboratory, the Brooklyn Museum 61.095.7
Reg. U.S. Pat. Office
American
Textron Incorporated
American
Cream dress printed with clover flowers and ferns, 1940s
rayon; plain weave, printed
141 cm (55 1/2 inches) (center back length)
Gift of the Estate of Peggy Cone 2001.73.15
Unknown artist, American
Black silk dress with fringe, ca. 1939
Silk, crepe yarn; plain weave, plaited
115.6 cm (45 1/2 inches) (center back length)
Gift of Mrs. Elisha Dyer 60.006.5
Unknown artist, American
Black silk chiffon dress, ca.1929
silk; plain weave, smocked, pleated
143.5 cm (56 1/2 inches) (center back length)
Gift of the Estate of Peggy Cone 2001.73.1
Unknown artist, Egyptian; American, U.S.A.; United States of America; Egypt
Dress, ca. 1925
Silk, metal strip; machine net, metalwork
95.3 cm (37 1/2 inches) (center back length)
Gift of Mrs. Beatrice Murray Willis 2006.25.5
Harry Angelo Co., importer
American
Opera coat, ca. 1932
Silk; satin, embroidered with beads; silk fringe
Center back length: 154.9 cm (61 inches)
Gift of L. J. Cella III 1990.129.8
Lucien Lelong
French, 1889-1958
Dress and slip, ca. 1930
Silk; plain weave, embroidered with paillettes
Gift of Edward Cella 1991.169.1
Lucien Lelong, designer
French, 1889-1958
Dress, ca. 1930
Silk; plain weave, embroidered with paillettes
114.3 cm (45 inches) (center back length)
Gift of Edward Cella 1991.169.1A
After Elsa Schiaparelli
Italian, 1890 - 1973
Sport Suit, ca. 1930
Sweater: wool; knit; chemise: wool and silk; plain weave
Gift of L. J. Cella III 1990.129.62
Unknown artist
Coat, ca. 1926
Silk; velvet
109.2 cm (43 inches) (center back length)
Gift of L. J. Cella III 1991.169.49
Lucien Lelong, designer
French, 1889-1958
Coat, ca. 1926
Silk; voided velvet, fur collar
104.1 cm (41 inches) (center back length)
Gift of Dr. L. J. Cella 1991.169.8
Possibly A. & L. Tirocchi, maker
American, 1913-1947
F. Ducharne Silk Co., Inc.
french
Dress, ca. 1920
Wool; twill, embroidered with wool
124.5 cm (49 inches) (center back length)
Gift of L. J. Cella III 1991.169.50
Unknown artist, Probably; American
Dress, ca. 1924
Silk; plain weave, embroidered with beads
125.7 cm (49 1/2 inches) (center back length)
Gift of L. J. Cella III 1991.169.33
A. & L. Tirocchi, retailer
American, 1913-1947
Evening wrap, ca. 1925
Silk and silver-metallic thread; jacquard weave, discharge-printed; and silk satin
Center back length: 129.5 cm (51 inches)
Gift of L. J. Cella III 1990.129.15
Attributed to House of Rodier
French; American, est. 1848
Suit, ca. 1926
Wool; twill
81.9 cm (32 5/16 inches) (center back length) a)
Gift of L. J. Cella III 1990.129.17
Attributed to Paul Poiret
French, 1879-1944
”Persian” coat, ca. 1926
Silk; velvet, and metallic thread; plain weave; embroidered
119.4 cm (47 inches) (center back length)
Gift of L. J. Cella III 1990.129.16
A. & L. Tirocchi
American, 1913-1947
Japonist Dress, ca. 1927
Silk, glass, micro bugle beads, mirrored glass bugle beads; machine lace, embroidered
81.5 cm (32 1/8 inches) (center back length)
Gift of L. J. Cella III 1990.129.5
House of Redfern, manufacturer
American, 20th century
John Poynter, designer
English
Dress with Moderne Flower Motif, ca. 1927
Silk; plain weave, embroidered with beads and silk and silver metallic thread
Gift of L. J. Cella III 1990.129.59
Vienna Knit Art, manufacturer
Austrian
A. & L. Tirocchi, dressmaker
American, 1913-1947
Sport suit, ca.1928
Wool; machine knit
Gift of L. J. Cella III 1990.129.63
After Jean Patou
French, 1887 - 1936
William H. Taylor, importer
American
Sport Suit, ca. 1929
Silk; plain weave, and rayon; gauze, embroidered and appliquéd
Gift of Dr. L. J. Cella 1991.169.14
Harry Angelo Co., importer
American
Opera Coat, ca. 1930
Silk; velvet, embroidered with beads; fur collar
102.2 cm (40 3/16 inches) (center back length)
Gift of L. J. Cella III 1990.129.13
Unknown artist, French
Harry Angelo Co., importer
American
Opera coat, 1931
Silk; velvet, embroidered with beads, sequins, and rhinestones
154.9 cm (61 inches) (center back length)
Gift of L. J. Cella III 1990.129.10
The Misses Briganti
American
After Madeleine Vionnet
French, 1876-1975
Dress, 1932
silk
113.7 cm (44 13/16 inches) (center back length)
Gift of Dr. L. J. Cella 1991.169.19
Unknown artist, Turkish
Dalamtic, early 1500s
Compound woven silk
Length: 124.5 cm (49 inches)
Museum Appropriation Fund 28.009
Marimekko, manufacturer
Finnish, established 1951
Dress, ca. 1968
cotton; plain weave, screenprinted
Center back length: 88.9 cm (35 inches)
Gift of Paul and Sylvia Sapir 1991.153
Hervé Léger, design house
French
Dress, ca. 2010
Knit rayon and spandex
Center back length: 59.7 cm (23 1/2 inches)
Georgianna Sayles Aldrich Fund 2016.31
Rudi Gernreich, designer
American, b. Austria, 1922-1985
Harmon Knitwear, manufacturer
American, 20th century
Bathing suit, 1960s
Center back length: 68.6 cm (27 inches)
Edgar J. Lownes Fund 1998.68.9
Unknown artist, American
Animal print silk twill scarf, ca. 1950
Silk; twill weave, screenprinted
88.9 cm (35 inches) (length)
Gift of Maria Ksiezopolska 2003.129.5
Unknown artist, Probably; Italian
Chasuble, late 1600s
Silk satin weave embroidered with silver metallic-wrapped yarn
Center back length: 109.2 cm (43 inches)
Museum Collection INV2003.392
Unknown artist, Japanese, Japan
Ohi, 1780-1838
Silk; gilt paper
Length: 156.2 cm (61 1/2 inches)
Bequest of Miss Lucy T. Aldrich 55.445
Pohoomull Bros., retailer
Coat, ca. 1875-ca. 1925
Silk; metallic-wrapped yarn
Center back length: 106.1 cm (41 3/4 inches)
Bequest of Miss Lucy T. Aldrich 55.267
Unknown artist
Dress, ca. 1949
Silk with lace embroidered with metallic-wrapped yarn, sequins, metal beads, glass beads, metallic-wrapped-yarn applique
Gift of Mrs. Leon A. Mnuchin 61.103.2
Unknown artist, Japanese, Japan
Kesa, late 1700s-1800s
Silk; gilt paper
Width: 217.2 cm (85 1/2 inches)
Gift of Miss Lucy T. Aldrich 35.327
Unknown artist, Ghanaian
Fugu, mid 1900s
Strip woven, indigo dyed cotton
33.7 x 47 cm (13 1/4 x 18 1/2 inches)
Museum purchase: Museum Works of Art Fund, by exchange 2017.5.2
Unknown artist, Japanese, Japan
Shutara, 1786-1838
Silk; metallic yarn
Length: 878.8 cm (346 inches) (full stretched)
Gift of Miss Lucy T. Aldrich 35.516
Unknown artist, Japanese, Japan
Buddhist Priest’s Mantle (Kesa), 1786-1838
Silk and gilt paper
Length: 163.2 cm (64 1/4 inches)
Bequest of Miss Lucy T. Aldrich 55.406
Unknown artist, Japanese, Japan
Kesa, 1800s
Silk; metallic thread
Length: 205.7 cm (81 inches)
Gift of Miss Lucy T. Aldrich 35.272A
Unknown artist, Japanese, Japan
Kesa, 1680-1786
Silk twill weave with gilt paper
Length: 181.6 cm (71 1/2 inches)
Bequest of Miss Lucy T. Aldrich 55.402
Unknown artist, Japanese, Japan
Ohi, 1680-1786
Silk; gilt paper
Length: 167.6 cm (66 inches)
Gift of Miss Lucy T. Aldrich 35.377
Unknown artist, Japanese, Japan
Kesa, 1680-1786
Silk; gilt paper; metallic wrapped yarn
Length: 204.5 cm (80 1/2 inches)
Bequest of Miss Lucy T. Aldrich 55.419
Unknown artist, Japanese, Japan
Kesa, 1680-1786
Silk; gilt paper
Length: 204.5 cm (80 1/2 inches)
Gift of Miss Lucy T. Aldrich 35.344A
Unknown artist, Japanese
Zagu, 1750-1850
Silk compound weave with gilt paper
Length: 113 cm (44 1/2 inches)
Gift of Miss Lucy T. Aldrich 35.309B
Unknown artist, Japanese, China; Japan
Kesa, 1786-1838
Silk; gilt paper
Length: 182.3 cm (71 3/4 inches)
Gift of Miss Lucy T. Aldrich 35.338
Unknown artist, Japanese, Japan
Shutara, 1786-1838
Silk; metallic yarn
Length: 558.8 cm (220 inches) (full stretched)
Gift of Miss Lucy T. Aldrich 35.521
Unknown artist, Japanese, Japan
Shutara, 1786-1838
Silk; metallic yarn
Length: 570.2 cm (224 1/2 inches)
Gift of Miss Lucy T. Aldrich 35.522
Unknown artist, Japanese, Japan
Ohi, 1786-1838
Silk; gilt paper
Length: 155.9 cm (61 3/8 inches)
Gift of Miss Lucy T. Aldrich 35.376
Unknown artist, Indian; Gujarati, Gujarat
Sari, late 1800s-early 1900s
Silk; metallic yarn
Length: 546.1 cm (215 inches)
Bequest of Miss Lucy T. Aldrich 55.292
Maison Martin Margiela
Belgian, established 1988
Artisinal white glove top, 2001
Pieced cotton knit gloves
Center back length: 53.3 cm (21 inches)
Mary B. Jackson Fund 2016.56.2
Maison Martin Margiela
Belgian, established 1988
Semi Couture Trompe L’Oeil Bodice, 1999
Screenprinted cotton twill weave
Center back length: 76.2 cm (30 inches)
Mary B. Jackson Fund 2016.56.3
Raf Simons
Man’s cape, A/W 1999/2000
Cotton plain weave
Center back length: 91.4 cm (36 inches)
Mary B. Jackson Fund 2016.56.6
Unknown artist, French
Dress, ca. 1927
Raschel knit lace with metallic yarn, faceted-glass bugle beads, glass gems
Gift of Miss Helen Tuttle in memory of Mrs. Edwina B. Stillman 69.003
Unknown artist, Indian
Indian Trade Cloth (Chintz), 1850 - 1900
Printed cotton plain weave
114.3 x 248.9 cm (45 x 98 inches)
Museum purchase: Museum Works of Art Fund, by exchange 2017.5.4
Alexander McQueen
established 1992
Patchwork suit (women’s), 2004
Pieced and embroidered cotton plain weave and cotton twill weave
Size 38
Mary B. Jackson Fund TL64.2016.4
Raf Simons
Bodysnatcher pants, Autumn Winter 2004-2005
Cotton twill weave with cotton knit embellishment
Length: 114.3 cm (45 inches)
Mary B. Jackson Fund 2016.56.7
Unknown artist, Indonesian; Javanese, Java; Lasem
Sarong, 1900-1910
Cotton
Width: 105.4 cm (41 1/2 inches) selvage width
Gift of Mrs. Samuel S. Durfee 23.308
Therese Blanchet, design label
Paris, active 1920s
Chemise, 1923
Lamé, gold-wrapped silk metallic lace, sequin trim
Gift of the Estate of Mrs. Edith Stuyvesant Vanderbilt Gerry 59.031.8
Maison Martin Margiela
Belgian, established 1988
Semi Couture Bodice, 1997
Linen plain weave with cotton lining
Center back length: 68.6 cm (27 inches)
Mary B. Jackson Fund 2016.56.1
Unknown artist, American
Cape, ca. 1895
Fulled wool with cutwork, metallic-wrapped couched embroidery and silk braid, glass beads, faux jet gems
Gift of Miss Eleanor Fayerweather 59.104.9
Unknown artist, American
Woman’s Coat, ca. 1920
Wool and goat-fleece double-interlocked twill tapestry weave with fur trim
Gift of Mrs. Murray S. Danforth 63.070.3
House of Worth, design house
French, 1858-1952
Dress, ca. 1913
Silk tafetta with supplementary metallic weft decoration and metallic lace trim, beads, velvet floral decoration
Gift of Mrs. C. Oliver Iselin 61.012.2
Nodira, Subkhanova
Uzbekistan
Nadi Subkhan
Uzbekistan
Evening dress, 2006
Silk satin-weave warp ikat (tie-dyed thread)
Center back length: 150.5 cm (59 1/4 inches)
Edgar J. Lownes Fund 2006.55
Yves Saint Laurent, designer
French, 1936-2008
Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche, design label
French, 1966
Suit, ca. 1980
Satin weave with guipure (machine-made metallic lace trim) and metal piping
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Miles Fiterman 1988.025.3
Arnold Scaasi, designer
American, b. 1931
Dress, 1980s
Synthetic fiber, rhinestones, chemical lace; appliqué, embellishement
Center back length: 119.4 cm (47 inches)
Gift of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, made possible by Jean S. and Frederic A. Sharf 2011.83.3
Unknown artist, American
Waistcoat, 1830-1860
Moleskin; cotton
Length: 45.7 cm (18 inches)
Gift of the Estate of Dr. Giles Lodge 79.103.12
Unknown artist, Albanian
Jacket, 1800s
Fulled wool with cutwork, metallic-wrapped couched embroidery and silk braid
Gift of Philip Adams 73.086.4
Unknown artist, Chinese
Hezhe Fish Skin Jacket, 1875 - 1900
Fish skin with fish skin applique
Center back length: 76.2 cm (30 inches)
Edgar J. Lownes Fund 2016.95
Unknown artist, Chinese
Hani Vest, 1900 - 1950
Cotton with metal beads and couched metallic-wrapped silk yarn
33.7 x 47 cm (13 1/4 x 18 1/2 inches)
Museum purchase: Museum Works of Art Fund, by exchange 2017.5.1
Unknown artist, Finnish
Slippers, 1960 - 1961
Plaited birchbark
Gift of Rita Adrosko 2016.60.2
Unknown artist, French
Casaquin, mid 1700s
Silk brocade with discontinuous supplementary silk-floss-wrapped and metallic-wrapped yarns, metallic-wrapped yarn and flat-metal tape bobbin-lace trim
Gift of Mrs. Kenneth Shaw Safe 63.010.1
Unknown artist, French
Boy’s Sailor Suit, 1900 - 1950
Indigo-dyed cotton plain weave with mother-of-pearl buttons
Center back length: 34.3 cm (13 1/2 inches) (shirt)
Gift of Connie Smith, Fred Day and Patricia Brannon 2016.117.4abc
Unknown artist, American
Child’s Dress, 1900 - 1925
Cotton braid (rickrack) joined by crochet
Center back length: 58.4 cm (23 inches)
Gift of Susan Alyson Young 2013.87.3
Unknown artist, Japanese
Happi (coat), early 1900s
Indigo-dyed plain weave bast fiber
CBL 74.9 cm (29 1/2 inches)
Helen M. Danforth Acquisition Fund 2016.96.2
Sonia Rykiel, designer
French, 1930-2016
Sonia Rykiel, design label
established 1968
Woman’s Sweater, 1980s
Wool and angora knit with metal starfish buttons
Center Back Length: 50.8 cm (20 inches)
Gift of Julia Kiechel and Stephen Kiechel 2016.59.4
Unknown artist, European; or; American
Dress, ca. 1805
Cotton plain weave, embroidery (tambour work)
Length: 132.1 cm (52 inches)
Gift of Henry D. Ginsburg in honor of Cora Ginsburg 2000.103.8
Sonia Rykiel, designer
French, 1930-2016
Sonia Rykiel, design label
established 1968
Woman’s Sweater, 1980s
Wool knit
Center Back Length: 48.3 cm (19 inches)
Gift of Julia Kiechel and Stephen Kiechel 2016.59.5
Unknown artist, American
Evening Dress, ca. 1925
Silk crepe plain weave with glass bead embellishment
Center Back Length: 102.9 cm (40 1/2 inches)
Gift of Julia Kiechel and Stephen Kiechel 2016.59.7
Unknown artist, Chinese
Hani top, 1900s
Cotton, indigo dyed
33.7 x 47 cm (13 1/4 x 18 1/2 inches)
Museum purchase: Museum Works of Art Fund, by exchange 2017.5.3b
Unknown artist, Chinese
Hani shorts, 1900s
Cotton, indigo dyed
33.7 x 47 cm (13 1/4 x 18 1/2 inches)
Museum purchase: Museum Works of Art Fund, by exchange 2017.5.3c
Unknown artist, Probably; American
Woman’s Ensemble (Dress and Cape), 1933
Printed silk plain weave
Gift of the Society for the Preservation of New England Antiquities 57.083.27
A. & L. Tirocchi
American, 1913-1947
Woman’s Day-to-Evening Ensemble, ca. 1933
Printed silk plain weave with bead embellishment
Gift of L. J. Cella III 1991.169.46
A. & L. Tirocchi
American, 1913-1947
Day Dress, ca. 1926
Printed silk plain weave and cotton machine lace
Gift of Edward Cella 1991.169.6
Unknown artist, Guatemalan; Kaqchikel Maya
Huipil Panel, before 1917
Backstrap-loom-woven brown cotton (coyuscate) plain weave with cotton and silk supplementary weft patterning
210.8 cm (83 inches) (length)
Gift of Mrs. Barbara Deering Danielson 82.308.30
Unknown artist, Guatemalan; K’iche Maya
Delantal, before 1917
Treadle-loom-woven cotton plain weave with jaspe (weft tie-dyeing)
91.4 cm (36 inches) (length)
Gift of Mrs. Barbara Deering Danielson 82.308.27C
Demna Gvasalia, designer
Georgian, b. 1981
House of Balenciaga
Spanish, est. 1937 - ca. 1960
Projection Short Dress, Fall 2016
Polyester, silk, modal, elastane, and viscose
Center back length: 123.2 cm (48 1/2 inches)
Gift of Mark Pollack 2017.25.3
Walter van Beirendonck, designer
Belgian
Walter van Beirendonck, design label
Belgian
Man’s Sweatshirt, Autumn/Winter 2016/2017
100% cotton, mirrorwork, plastic buttons
Center back length: 58.4 cm (23 inches)
Gift of Mark Pollack 2017.25.2
