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Hearst Museum object titled Bodice and skirt, accession number 7-7290a,b, described as a.) bodice - cummerbund effect with three tucks, rounded point in front. Front decorated with three appliqued panels. bodice made of embroidered net, decorated with silk (the reverse of the skirt). Neckline is loose falling chiffon petals with clear sequin beads (metallic, crystal, pearlescent) with drawstring cord. bodice fastens in back with hooks and eyes. Elbow length sleeves with large panels of silk trimmed with net, lace edging. Decorative knots on outside of sleeve with silk fringe and smaller knots. Center back has bow of waistline fabric with sequin and beaded medallions, more fringe, knotting and macrame in 3 textures and colors (cream and ivory) front 13", back 10.5" b.) skirt - crepe de chine, cuts with embroidered net to give insert illusion, appliques to simulate insertion. lining with 2 flounces of sheer silk plainweave, pleated flounce of silk taffeta. Long train. Decorative darts at sides and back down to hip line in 1/2 ". Fastens center back with hook and eye, snaps. small slits in top of skirt. Front waist to hem 40", back 59.5
Hearst Museum object titled Cape, accession number 7-7205, described as Evening cape. Silk. Corded weave, embroidered; lace, chiffon trim; macramé knotted fringe; satin lining. Grey, cream lining. 25.5 long in front. “P. Contzen, 16 Rue Richelieu”. Silk lining deteriorated.
Hearst Museum object titled Coat and skirt, accession number 7-3223a,b, described as Overgown-like coat; separate skirt; satin painted, brown ground, varicolored floral designs; plain weave linings; padded ruffles; lace and braid trim. (a) 19 inch sleeve; 58 1/2 inches long. (b) 37 inches long.
Hearst Museum object titled Corset, accession number 7-3229, described as Bodice; silk; stain damask, brocaded; metal wrapped yarns; varicolored floral designs on green ground; sleeves attached at top only; heavily boned; linen lining; laces. 13 inch sleeve; 19 inches long to points.
Hearst Museum object titled Dress, accession number 7-7889, described as Dress. Nylon, white above waits, black skirt adorned with numerous rhinestones, white streamer (scarf?) with black border attached to left shoulder, sleeveless, knee-length. Damaged and stained under arm areas; brown stains in various places on white upper. Music Hall dress.
Hearst Museum object titled Dress, accession number 7-7885, described as Dress, nylon (?). Navy blue, sleeveless, mid-calf length, bordered with ( 8 cm.) of gold colored tubular ornaments; below waist covered by white beased flowers and a mosaic heron (tiny white tubes outlined with tiny silver tubes: 27 cm.) in front surrounded by butterflies, heron on back; square pattern above waist (gold clear tubes) with butterflies and dove. Torn at neckline in front. Length 124 cm.
Hearst Museum object titled Dress, accession number 7-7187, described as Petticoat. Materials: Batiste, lace. Techniques: sewing. Colors: white. Dimensions: 37 inches long center front. Remarks: Long, white batiste, petticoat with drawstring waist. Single layer, gored, top half joined to double ruffle. Under ruffle is lace trimmed at bottom, out-ruffle is circularly cut with much val lace insertion. Strip of beading insertion where ruffles join top half of insertion. Strip of beading insertion where ruffles join top half of skirt. Monogram NJD at waistline. Tuck made inside to shorten. Slight stains. Goes with 3625.
Hearst Museum object titled Dress, accession number 7-7206, described as Evening dress. Materials: Net, beads, metallic yarn. Techniques: sewing, printing, beading, embroidery. Colors: Black and white, silver. Dimensions: 36.25 inches long center front to flounce, 8.5 inch flounce. Remarks: Evening dress of black and white net printed with vertical pattern of stripes and rows of crescents. Designs outlined with crystal bugel beads. Sleeveless with low V-cut neck, loose bodice, low waistline emphasized by belt effect of silver embroidered and silver and rhinestone beads. Flaired skirt ends in 0.5 inch row of beads and black net flounce. Good condition, some beads coming loose.
Hearst Museum object titled Dress, accession number 7-7212, described as Evening gown. Materials: Silk, beads, imitation pearls. Techniques: Satin with beaded net over satin; tunic with points and tassels; bodice has pearls, net lace inset. Colors: Cream over yellow; pink lace inset. Dimensions: 59 inches long with train, 7 inch sleeves.
Hearst Museum object titled Dress, accession number 7-7189, described as Lingerie dress. Materials: sewing, embroidery, tucking. Colors: white. Dimensions: 65.5 inches long center front. Remarks: Lingerie dress of white batiste decoration with white white embroidery, lace insertion and edging, tucks. High boned collar, three-fourths full sleeves, back opening, fitted waist and hip with skirt shaped to flair widely at bottom into back train. Excellent condition. Goes with 3624.

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