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Photograph - Winter Colonists
Photograph of a woman and man. She is looking at the camera, smiling, while the man is in profile view. He appears to be mid sentence or laugh. Their casual pose indicates that they have a familiarity with one another. Their clothing and hair choices…
Jantzen Swimsuit
Women's one-piece green wool swimsuit, ca. late 1920s-early 1930s. Features a modesty skirt overtop the shorts, belt loops, a faux belt, and the “Red Diving Girl” logo.
Art Deco Dress
Art Deco-inspired orange and yellow/gold evening dress made from silk and chiffon, with a metallic thread overlay. The symmetrical and geometric detail mimics the filigree metalwork that exemplified Art Deco jewelry. The drop waist is highlighted by…
Robe de Style Dress
Robe de style golden-yellow velvet dress. The shoulder is topped with a colorful silk and chiffon flower. 2019.02.08
Velvet Roses Dress
Unlined party dress made from gold metallic lace/thread and blue velvet. The velvet is stamped to mimic the appearance of roses and leaves. 2019.02.01
Beaded Dress
Beaded drop waist evening dress made from green silk chiffon. It has a low v-shaped neckline, with low armholes, coupled with a decorative “slip” with a square neckline. It features Art Deco inspired metallic embroidery and pink, green, brown, and…
Belted Dress
Green silk crêpe de Chine dress with a rhinestone buckle belt. It has an overall straight cut, an asymmetrical handkerchief hemline, and low-cut back.
Black and White Evening Dress
Black and white chiffon and silk satin evening dress. It features an empire waist, embroidery, an asymmetrical, draped skirt, and velvet ribbon and rosette detailing in the back. 2019.02.11
Casual Day Dress
This casual day dress has a drop waist and scalloped hem. It is made from a thin, blue fabric with yellow piping and embroidery details around the hem and on the sleeves. It was purchased at Franklin Simon & Company, once located on Fifth Avenue…