Works of Art (215)
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"Abandon" afternoon dress, fall/winter 1948–49, Christian Dior (French); Christian Dior Haute Couture (French), Silk, cotton (C.I.58.7.8a,b) |
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Allegory of Music, 1649, Laurent de La Hyre (French), Oil on canvas (50.189) |
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"Arsène Lupin" theater dress, fall/winter 1954–55, Christian Dior (French); Christian Dior Haute Couture (French, founded 1947), Wool, silk (C.I.55.29.2a,b) |
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At-home dress, ca. 1850, English, Chinese aubergine silk damask and velvet (1994.302.1) |
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Ball gown, ca. 1872, Charles Frederick Worth (French, born England), Silk (C.I.46.25.1a-d) |
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Ball gown, ca. 1951, Jacques Fath (French), Black silk velvet with ivory silk satin, white mink, and gold metal trim (1984.606.3a,b) |
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"Bar" suit and jacket, spring/summer 1947, Christian Dior (French); Christian Dior Haute Couture (French), Silk shantung (C.I.58.34.30); Skirt, executed in 1969 from a 1947 design, Reproduction of a skirt designed by Christian Dior (French, 1905–1957), Wool (C.I.69.40) |
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Bathing ensemble, ca. 1870
American, Beige-and-brown printed striped wool with brown-and-red printed wool bands with Greek-key motif (1979.346.18a,b) |
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Beach cover-up, late 1940s, Tina Leser (American), Red-and-white checked cotton (1988.402.1) |
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Beachwear (bathing suit), 1950–59, American, Wool (1996.316.2ab) |
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Beachwear (bathing suit), 1964, Rudi Gernreich (American, born Austria), Wool, elastic (1986.517.13) |
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Beachwear (bikini), 1970–71, Rudi Gernreich (American, born Austria), Wool (1996.118.4ab)
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Beachwear (Bikini), 1970s,
American or European,
Cotton (1993.517.40ab) |
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Beachwear (bikini), 1970s, French, Synthetics (1993.517.44a,b) |
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Beachwear (bikini), ca. 1940, American, Wool (2001.790.1a,b) |
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Beachwear (bikini), late 1940s–early 1950s, American, Synthetics (1985.364.12a,b) |
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Bell krater depicting the return of Persephone, ca. 440 B.C.; Red-figure, Attributed to the Persephone Painter, Greek, Attic, Terracotta (28.57.23) |
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"Bondage" suit, 1976, Vivienne Westwood (British); Malcolm McLaren (British), Black cotton with metal fittings (2004.15a,b); "Bondage" pants, late 1970s, Vivienne Westwood (British); Malcolm McLaren (British), Black cotton sateen with two-piece matching black wool over-kilt (2003.479a–c) |
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Brassiere, 1920s, French, Silk, cotton (1977.363.18) |
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Bustle, ca. 1871, British, Cotton, metal (1985.27.4)
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Cape and Dress, ca. 1931, Jean Patou (French), Ivory china silk with multicolored floral print (1972.30.17a,b) |
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"Chérie" dinner dress, spring/summer 1947, Christian Dior (French); Christian Dior Haute Couture (French), Silk (C.I.48.13a,b) |
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"Claro" ensemble, fall/winter 1957–58, Christian Dior (French); Christian Dior Haute Couture (French), Wool (C.I.65.14.18a-c) |
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Coat, early 1990s, Yohji Yamamoto (Japanese), Black felted wool with gold metallic handpainted surface decoration and brass plate appliqué (2003.573.2) |
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Coat, spring/summer 1953, Christian Dior (French); Christian Dior Haute Couture (French), Silk (C.I.57.62.1a-c) |
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Cocktail dress, 1961,
Norman Norell (American),
Black wool crepe (1986.517.5) |
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Cocktail dress, ca. 1960, Madame Grès (Alix Barton) (French), Magenta silk (1993.190) |
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Cocktail dress, spring/summer 1948, Cristobal Balenciaga (French, born Spain), Silk, suede (C.I .58.34.28a,b) |
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Cocktail ensemble, ca. 1964, Gabrielle "Coco" Chanel (French), Black silk and synthetic pile; ivory polyester blend damask with black nylon jersey (1973.297.2a,b) |
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Cocktail ensemble, ca. 1967, Yves Saint Laurent (French, born Algeria), Black wool bouclé with black silk grosgrain trim (1977.115.17a,b) |
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Corset cover, 1900–1910, American, Cotton (1982.316.8) |
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Corset, 1770s, Italian, Yellow, red, and ivory silk compound weave (C.I.40.173.6a–e) |
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Corset, 1891, Maison Léoty (French, late 19th century), Silk (C.I.45.27) |
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Corset, late 1760s, French, Silk, linen, leather, wood, baleen (C.I.50.8.2) |
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Corset, third quarter of 18th century, European, Green silk damask (C.I.39.13.211) |
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Court dress, ca. 1750, British, Blue silk taffeta brocaded with silver thread (C.I.65.13.1a-c) |
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Court gown, 1760s, French, Cloth-of-silver brocaded with silver lace trim (50.168.2a,b) |
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Court train (manteau de cour), ca. 1809,
French,
Red cut silk-velvet embroidered with gold metallic thread (32.35.10) |
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Crinoline, 1860, American, Metal, cotton (1986.180) |
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"Cupola" cocktail dress, fall/winter 1953–54, Christian Dior (French); Christian Dior Haute Couture (French), Silk (2002.304a,b) |
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Day coat, 1964, Cristobal Balenciaga (French, born Spain), Wool (1996.134.1) |
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Day dress and coat, fall 1957, Anne Fogarty (American), Red wool twill (C.I.63.47.3a,b) |
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Day dress, 1883–85, Charles Frederick Worth (French, born England), Silk, glass (C.I.53.63a,b) |
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Day dress, 1955–56, Cristobal Balenciaga (French, born Spain), Wool (C.I.64.4.3) |
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Day dress, ca. 1857, American, Silk (C.I.38.23.56) |
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Day dress, ca. 1924, Callot Soeurs (French), Woven cashmere embroidered with gold thread (1978.288.7a,b) |
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Day dress, ca. 1924, Gabrielle "Coco" Chanel (French), Wool (1975.7) |
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Day dress, ca. 1960–64, Cristobal Balenciaga (French, born Spain), Wool, silk (1976.124.7a,b) |
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Day ensemble, 1967, Bonnie Cashin (American), Natural cotton, red-and-blue plaid wool, and navy blue wool jersey (C.I.68.34a-c) |
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Day ensemble, ca. 1927, Gabrielle "Coco" Chanel (French), Silk, wool (1984.31a-c) |
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Day ensemble, ca. 1927, Gabrielle "Coco" Chanel (French), Silk, wool, metal (1984.28a-c) |
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Day suit, 1911–13, English, Wool, silk (C.I.37.46.177a,b) |
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Day suit, ca. 1937, Jean Patou (French), Black wool gabardine with silk grosgrain inserts (1978.165.20a,b) |
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De gli habiti antichi et moderni di diverse parti del mondo libri due . . . (Of Ancient and Modern Dress of Diverse Parts of the World in Two Books . . .), 1590,
Cesare Vecellio (Italian, ca. 1521–1601),
Published Venice: Damiano Zenaro,
Printed book with woodcuts by Christoph Krieger (Cristoforo Guerra) (21.36.146) |
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Dinner dress, fall/winter 1949–50, Christian Dior (French); Christian Dior Haute Couture (French), Wool, silk (1989.130.1a,b) |
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Dress (open robe), 1795, English, Silk, cotton,(C.I.37.46.1) |
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Dress (robe à la polonaise), ca. 1780, French, White silk de chine with hand-painted multicolored floral sprays (1976.146a,b); Dress (robe à la polonaise), 1780–85, American, Yellow silk de chine with hand-painted multicolored floral sprays (1970.87a,b) |
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Dress ensemble, ca. 1965–66, Cristobal Balenciaga (French, born Spain), Silk (1978.64.4a,b) |
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Dress, 1907, Jeanne Hallée, Black silk crepe embroidered with silk floss and ribbon (C.I.49.2.5) |
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Dress, 1940, Madame Grès (French), Evening gown with peplum, silk jersey (41.65.2) |
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Dress, 1989, Issey Miyake (Japanese), Brown wool knit (2003.79.3) |
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Dress, ca. 1735, British, Heavy silk with lace pattern design woven in beige and rust on a dark brown satin ground (C.I.64.14) |
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Dress, ca. 1799–1800, American, Linen, cotton (1988.242.4) |
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Dress, ca. 1950, Claire McCardell (American), Black rayon jersey (1997.193.2) |
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Dress, ca. 1966–67, American, Paper printed with allover pattern of Campbell Soup cans in black, red, and gold (1995.178.3) |
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Dress, ca. 1990, Issey Miyake (Japanese), Gold and burgundy finely pleated cotton blend (2001.711) |
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Dress, early 20th century, Mariano Fortuny (Italian), Chlamys: brown and gray silk velvet printed with metallic silver; Dress: rust pleated silk (2001.702a) |
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Dress, fall/winter 1987–88, Karl Lagerfeld (German), for House of Chanel (French), Black vinyl and black nylon blend tulle, black silk satin, and black polyester jersey (1994.161.1) |
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Dress, spring 2000, Issey Miyake (Japanese), Yellow synthetic mesh (2003.205) |
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Dress, spring/summer 1997, Rei Kawakubo (Japanese), for Comme des Garçons (French), Gray and white gingham checked nylon and elasticine blend (1998.516.1a,b) |
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Dress, spring/summer 2003, Alexander McQueen (British), Shredded ivory silk chiffon and tiered silk organza (2003.462) |
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Dressing gown, ca. 1880, Japanese for Western market, Quilted blue silk (1970.83a,b); Dressing gown, late 1880s, Japanese for Western market, Quilted brown silk (1975.227.7a,b) |
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Dressing gown, ca. 1930, Mariano Fortuny (Italian, born Spain), Stenciled rose silk (C.I.50.44) |
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Ensemble (beachwear), 1944–45, Carolyn Schnurer (American), Cotton (C.I.46.106.98a-c) |
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Ensemble, 1920s, Raymond Duncan (American), Tussah silk with polychrome hand-painted vegetal motif and wood beads, navy-blue silk chiffon (1990.152) |
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Ensemble, 1967, Emanuel Ungaro (French), White elasticized net with allover appliqués of white braid trefoils (1970.89.1a-c) |
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Ensemble, autumn/winter 2001–2, Rei Kawakubo (Japanese), for Comme des Garçons (French), Black cotton velvet; red cotton velvet; pink rayon satin with black cotton tulle and synthetic lace (2004.188ab) |
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Ensemble, ca. 1979, Giorgio Armani (Italian), Maize waxed linen; sheer houndstooth woven rayon (1984.586.2a–c) |
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Ensemble, ca. 1983, Issey Miyake (Japanese), Dark gray cotton and wool with taupe and cream mud-cloth style resist patterns (1996.335.10a-c) |
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Ensemble, ca. 1999, Prada (Italian), Brown and white faux tweed checked cotton with brown leather trim (2002.561.1a—d) |
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Ensemble, fall/winter 2000–2001, Junya Watanabe (Japanese), for Comme des Garçons (French), Ivory polyester chiffon and gray and silver polyester velvet (2001.742a,b) |
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Ensemble, late 19th—early 20th century, Slovakian, Cotton, silk, wool (C.I.39.91.30a—g) |
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"A" ensemble, spring/summer 1955, Christian Dior (French); Christian Dior Haute Couture (French), Wool, silk, straw (C.I.55.63a-c) |
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Evening coat, 1935, Madame Grès (Alix Barton) (French), White silk brocade with polychrome birds and polychrome striped silk (C.I.46.4.19a,b) |
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Evening coat, ca. 1927, Gabrielle "Coco" Chanel (French), Silk, metallic thread (1984.30) |
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Evening coat, fall/winter 1950, Cristobal Balenciaga (French, born Spain), Silk (C.I. 55.76.26) |
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Evening dress and belt, fall/winter 1996–97, Tom Ford (American), for Gucci (Italian), White rayon jersey; white self-covering with brass buckle (1999.136.3a,b) |
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Evening dress, 1812–14, French, Silk (37.116a–c); Dress, ca. 1820, British, Silk (1985.222.2a,b) |
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Evening dress, 1833–35, English, Silk (C.I.37.46.5) |
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Evening dress, 1877–82, European, Silk (C.I.37.61.1a,b) |
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Evening dress, 1893–1900, Charles Frederick Worth (French, born England), Silk (1994.462a,b) |
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Evening dress, 1898–1900, House of Worth (French),Silk (1976.258.1a,b) |
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Evening dress, 1925, House of Worth (French, Silk, glass, metallic threads (C.I.46.4.20a-c) |
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Evening dress, 1928, Louiseboulanger (French), Silk, feathers (1973.6a,b) |
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Evening dress, 1938, Gabrielle "Coco" Chanel (French), Black silk net with polychrome sequins (C.I.46.4.7a–c) |
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Evening dress, 1938, Madeleine Vionnet (French), Black silk satin and black silk net embroidered with black sequins (C.I.46.4.4a–c) |
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Evening dress, 1938, Madeleine Vionnet (French), Silver lamé and ivory silk net (C.I.46.4.24a,b); Evening dress, 1938, Madeleine Vionnet (French), Pale pink and silver lamé and pale pink silk net (C.I.46.4.25a,b) |
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Evening dress, 1939, Jeanne Lanvin (French), Steel-gray silk taffeta embroidered with metallic sequins and pink beads (C.I.46.4.18a,b) |
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Evening dress, 1939, Mainbocher (American), Ivory silk chiffon embroidered with white and silver sequin butterflies and ivory silk taffeta (C.I.46.4.2a–e) |
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Evening dress, 1950, Claire McCardell (American), Red silk damask (C.I.58.49.4a,b) |
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Evening dress, 1966,
Emilio Pucci (Italian),
Polychrome silk jersey (1970.160.17) |
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Evening dress, ca. 1884–86, American or European,
Silk (C.I.63.23.3a,b) |
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Evening dress, ca. 1887,
Charles Frederick Worth (French, born England),
Silk, glass, metallic thread (C.I.49.3.28a,b);
Evening dress, 1892,
House of Worth (French),
Silk, crystal, metallic threads (C.I.49.3.25a,b) |
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Evening dress, ca. 1926–27, Attributed to Gabrielle "Coco" Chanel (French), Silk, metallic threads, sequins (C.I.65.47.2a,b) |
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Evening dress, ca. 1938, Mainbocher (American), Black silk taffeta embroidered with metallic thread, sequins, and beads (C.I.46.4.1) |
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Evening dress, ca. 1959, Cristobal Balenciaga (French, born Spain), Pink silk gazar with matching pink feathers (1980.338.6) |
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Evening dress, fall/winter 1950, Cristobal Balenciaga (French, born Spain), Silk, beads, rhinestones (C.I. 53.40.10a-d) |
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Evening dress, fall/winter 1965—66, Cristobal Balenciaga (French, born Spain), Lace, silk (1973.20) |
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Evening dress, fall/winter 1991–92, Gianni Versace (Italian), Pink quilted silk satin, silk georgette, lace, 1993 (1993.52.1); Evening dress, fall/winter 1991–92, Gianni Versace (Italian), Pale blue quilted silk satin, silk georgette, lace (1993.52.2) |
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Evening dress, fall/winter 1998, Dolce & Gabbana (Italian), Black silk duchesse satin with multicolored handpainted floral motifs and blue silk crepe lining, 1999 (1999.23) |
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Evening dress, late 1920s, Jessie Franklin Turner, Silk (C.I.48.3.3) |
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Evening dress, spring/summer 1938, Madeleine Vionnet (French), Rayon (C.I.52.18.4) |
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Evening dress, winter 1978, Missoni (Italian), Gold, bone, rust, and black silk knit with gold Lurex floating threads (1984.589.5a,b) |
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Evening ensemble, 1934, Mariano Fortuny (Italian), Pale-blue pleated silk (1979.344.11a,b) |
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Evening ensemble, 1936, Gabrielle "Coco" Chanel (French), Ivory silk lace with ivory silk tulle (1978.165.16a,b) |
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Evening ensemble, 1938, Elsa Schiaparelli (French, born Italy), Ivory silk organza embroidered with metallic thread, purl, and rhinestones (C.I.46.4.3a–e) |
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Evening ensemble, 1939, Elsa Schiaparelli (French, born Italy), Orange silk organza with metallic stripes and orange silk (C.I.46.4.10a–c) |
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Evening ensemble, ca. 1934, Jeanne Lanvin (French), Black silk taffeta with metal plaques (1993.423.1a,b) |
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Evening ensemble, ca. 1990–92, Emanuel Ungaro (French), Gray silk crepe and gray silk chiffon (1993.345.15a-c) |
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Evening ensemble, fall 1952, Emilio Schuberth (Italian), Purple, pink, and black striped silk satin with black cotton lace appliqué (C.I.55.76.12a–d) |
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Evening ensemble, fall 1964, Bonnie Cashin (American), Turquoise suede and blue, turquoise, and green striped wool mohair (1979.431.50a,b) |
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Evening ensemble, spring/summer 1980, Yves Saint Laurent (French, born Algeria), Gilt embroidered black silk gazar (1984.607.28a–c) |
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Evening ensemble, spring/summer 1992, Karl Lagerfeld (German), for House of Chanel (French), Silk, cotton, metal, wood (1993.104.2a-c) |
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Evening gown with wrap, 1974, Halston (Roy Halston Frowick) (American), Pleated ivory and beige silk chiffon (1996.498.2a,b) |
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Evening gown, 1880s, Attributed to Liberty of London (British), Yellow China silk (1985.155) |
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Evening gown, 1902, English, Silk, sequins (C.I.37.44.1) |
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Evening gown, 1920s, Mariano Fortuny (Italian), Pale-pink pleated silk with pink silk cord and glass beads (1995.28.6a) |
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Evening gown, 1939, Claire McCardell (American), Brown-and-white striped silk satin (C.I.58.17.2) |
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Evening gown, 1939, Madeleine Vionnet (French), Pale pink lamé and black silk lace appliquéd with black silk velvet (C.I.52.24.2a,b) |
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Evening gown, 1949, Edward Molyneux (French, born Britain), Mauve acetate satin-backed crepe (C.I.50.21.12) |
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Evening gown, 1954, Madame Grès (French), White silk jersey (C.I.56.60.6a,b) |
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Evening gown, 1958, Madame Grès (Alix Barton) (French), White silk jersey (1973.104.2) |
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Evening gown, 1963, Hubert de Givenchy (French), Coral cotton lace reembroidered with coral-colored beads and coral pieces (1974.184.2) |
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Evening gown, 1965, Cristobal Balenciaga (French), Light-blue silk satin (1973.139) |
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Evening gown, 1967–85, Madame Grès (French), Cream silk jersey (1997.116.38a-c) |
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Evening gown, 1970s, Halston (Roy Halston Frowick) (American), Iridescent teal and black silk chiffon (1994.414.6) |
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Evening gown, 1978, Madame Grès (French), Green silk jersey and green silk velvet (1997.116.1a,b) |
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Evening gown, 1987, Patou by Christian Lacroix (French), Raspberry silk taffeta (1994.278) |
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Evening gown, ca. 1965,
Madame Grès (French),
White silk jersey (1994.192.12) |
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Evening gown, ca. 1968, Hubert de Givenchy (French), Salmon-colored silk with feathers (1971.79.4) |
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Evening gown, late 1940s–early 1950s, Claire McCardell (American), Black-and-red silk plush (1997.511a-d) |
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Evening gown, spring/summer 1991, Gianni Versace (Italian), for Versace Couture (Italian, founded 1992), Polychrome printed silk with multicolored rhinestone and glass bead embroidery (1993.52.4) |
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Evening gown, spring–summer 1996, Gianni Versace (Italian), Silver silk satin and silver synthetic lamé embroidered with clear and silver pailettes and beads (1999.328.4) |
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Evening jacket, 1936–37, Jeanne Lanvin (French, 1867–1946), Silver lamé with black fox trim (C.I.66.58.1) |
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Evening jacket, 1938, Elsa Schiaparelli (French, born Italy), Deep magenta rayon crepe embroidered with metallic thread and polychrome sequins with plastic insect buttons (1974.338.2); Dinner Suit, 1937–1938, Elsa Schiaparelli (French, born Italy), Green silk crepe and green silk velvet embroidered with metallic thread and red and pink rhinestones with half dome shaped plastic buttons inset with flowers (1978.288.19a–c)
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Evening wrap, 1954–55, Cristobal Balenciaga (French, born Spain), Pink silk faille (1973.21.3) |
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"Eventail" cocktail dress, fall/winter 1956–57, Christian Dior (French), Navy and royal blue warp-printed taffeta with navy horsehair band trim (C.I.63.36a–c) |
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Figure of a woman, mid-5th century B.C., Greek, Terracotta (06.1151) |
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Girdle, 1924, American or European, Silk (1974.258.11) |
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Girdle, 1942, American, Silk, elastic (C.I.43.28.1a) |
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Jumpsuit, fall–winter 2002, Giorgio Armani (Italian), Gray silk satin (2003.68a,b) |
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"Junon" dress, fall/winter 1949–50, Christian Dior (French); Christian Dior Haute Couture (French), Cotton, sequins (C.I.53.40.5a-d) |
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Kylix, ca. 500 B.C.; red-figure, Attributed to Douris, Greek, Attic, Terracotta (1986.322.1) |
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"La Cigale" dress, fall/winter 1952–53, Christian Dior (French), Silver gray silk moiré (C.I.59.26.3a,b) |
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Lekythos depicting Poseidon pursuing Amymone, ca. 440 B.C.; Red-figure, Greek, Attic, Terracotta (17.230.35) |
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"Lys Noir" evening dress, fall/winter 1957–58, Christian Dior (French); Christian Dior Haute Couture (French), Silk (C.I.69.39) |
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Mantle, 1870–75, French, White wool serge couched with metallic braid (46.25.4); Opera cloak, 1850s, American, Ivory silk faille embroidered with gold soutache braid (C.I.53.2); Dolman, ca. 1870, American (?), While silk poplin and braid (C.I.38.102) |
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Mantua, ca. 1708, English, Bizarre silk in salmon-pink damask with floral and foliate pattern brocaded with polychrome silk and gold metallic file (1991.6.1a,b) |
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Mantua, late 17th century, British, Taupe wool with stripes of dull orange and blue, embroidered in silver-gilt thread (33.54a,b) |
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Masquerade tunic, late 19th–early 20th century, Kingdom of Bamilike, Cameroon Grassfields, Plant fiber, human hair (1994.413.2) |
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"Mondrian" day dress, autumn 1965, Yves Saint Laurent (French, born Algeria), Wool jersey in color blocks of white, red, blue, black, and yellow (C.I.69.23) |
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Noh robe (nuihaku), Edo period, second half of 18th century, Japanese, Silk embroidery and gold leaf on satin (1989.367) |
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Outer robe (uchikake) with scenes of filial piety, Edo period, late 18th century, Japan, Resist-dyed and embroidered silk crepe (49.32.109) |
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Pagode: Costumes Parisiennes, 1914, Étienne Drian (French), Hand-colored print (LY62.38.1[20]) |
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Panel, ca. 1900, Hector Guimard (French), Silk and paint on silk (49.85.11) |
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Panniers, ca. 1750, British, Tan linen and baleen (1973.65.2) |
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Pantsuit, spring/summer 1970, Designed by Yves Saint Laurent (French, born Algeria), Cotton (1984.598.96a–c) |
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"Partie Fine" dress, spring/summer 1951, Christian Dior (French); Christian Dior Haute Couture (French), Silk, nylon, leather (C.I.53.40.21a-c) |
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Petticoat, 1830s, American, Cotton (1992.365); Corset, 1830s, American, Cotton (1987.238);
Sleeve supports, ca. 1828, British, Cotton, baleen (C.I.66.38.5a,b)
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"Pisanelle" cocktail ensemble, fall/winter 1949–50, Christian Dior (French), Navy and blue silk satin with navy silk velvet (C.I.53.40.9a–d) |
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Play/bathing suit, 1943, Claire McCardell (American), Checked cotton gingham (C.I.45.71.4) |
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The Pleiades, 1885, Elihu Vedder (American), Oil on canvas (10.64.13) |
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"Popover" dress, 1942, Claire McCardell (American), Blue linen (C.I.45.71.2a,b) |
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Robe à l'anglaise, ca. 1770, American, Silk (C.I.37.66a,b) |
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Robe à la française, 1775–1800, French, Silk (C.I.61.13.1a,b) |
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Robe à la française, ca. 1765, French or Austrian, Pale blue silk satin brocaded with silver (2001.472) |
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Robe à la française, ca. 1770, French, Shell-pink faille, brocaded with polychrome floral bouquets (C.I.61.34a,b) |
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Robe à la française, third quarter of 18th century, French, Ivory cotton printed in multicolored floral motif (C.I.64.32.3a,b) |
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Robe de style, 1924–25, Jeanne Lanvin (French), Ivory and black silk taffeta trimmed with pink and black silk velvet rosettes (C.I.56.49.1); Robe de style, 1924–25, Jeanne Lanvin (French), Ivory and black silk taffeta trimmed with pink and black silk velvet rosettes (1979.122.1) |
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Robe, mid-18th century, French, Patterened light blue ribbed silk, brocaded in polychrome silks, metallic gold, and silver (C.I.62.28a,b) |
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Round gown, ca. 1795, Italian, Silk, linen (1979.20a–f) |
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Round gown, ca. 1798, British, White cotton with polychrome wool crewel embroidered trim (1998.222.1) |
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Scarf with Old Testament scenes, 1648, India, Linen and silk thread (50.73) |
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"Seashell" or "Shell-knit" coat, spring/summer 1985, Issey Miyake (Japanese), Gray, pink, red, and lavender cotton/synthetic blend knit with heat-embossed ribbing (2003.79.16) |
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Shawl, 18th century; Mughal, Kashmir, India, Pashmina (1998.217) |
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Shirt, 1976, Vivienne Westwood (British); Malcolm McLaren (British), Striped brown and white cotton with stenciled and painted slogans, and appliquéd patches (1985.375.6) |
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Shirt, ca. 1935–37, Gabrielle "Coco" Chanel (French), Wool (1976.29.7) |
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Shirtwaist dress, 1972, Halston (Roy Halston Frowick) (American), Lavender Ultrasuede (1993.351ab) |
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Statue of a wounded Amazon, 1st–2nd century A.D., Roman copy of a Greek bronze original, ca. 450–425 B.C., Marble (32.11.4) |
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Suit, fall 1964, Bonnie Cashin (American), Magenta-and-plum checked wool mohair, plum wool double knit, plum suede (1979.431.51a-c) |
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Suit, fall/winter 1938–39, Elsa Schiaparelli (French, born Italy), Wool (1974.338.1a,b) |
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Sundress, ca. 1956, Claire McCardell (American), Red, blue, yellow, and plaid cotton (C.I.58.49.5) |
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Sweater, 1950, Tina Leser (American), Black and wool knit (C.I.51.14.3a); Skirt, 1954, Bonnie Cashin (American, 1915–2000), Black-and-white houndstooth check wool (1982.40.3) |
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T-shirt, 1975–77, Vivienne Westwood (British); Malcolm McLaren (British), White cotton with red, blue, and black silkscreen print (1985.375.13) |
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Tea gown, ca. 1891, French, Pieced panels of paisley-patterned woven wool shawl (1985.39.3)' |
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Theater suit, 1938, Gabrielle "Coco" Chanel (French), Silk (C.I.54.16.1a,b) |
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Themis (goddess of custom and law), second half of 4th century B.C., Greek, Marble (03.12.17) |
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Torso of draped, flying Nike, late 5th century B.C., Greek, Terracotta (07.286.23) |
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Travel ensemble (jacket, slacks, and blouse), 1948, Vera Maxwell (American), Brown-and-white donegal tweed and cocoa-brown wool jersey, printed silk, plastic, tan leather (C.I.53.61a-f) |
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Tunic with Panels of Dionysian Figures, 400–500, Byzantine; Said to be from Panopolis (now Akhmim), Egypt, Linen, undyed, with wool panels in tapestry weave (26.9.9) |
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Two dresses, ca. 1810, French, White cotton (07.146.5) |
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"Venus" dress, 1949, Christian Dior (French), Gray silk net embroidered with feather-shaped opalescent sequins, rhinestones, simulated pearls, and paillettes (C.I.53.40.7a-e) |
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Walking dress, ca. 1835, American, Silk (26.250.1a,b) |
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Walking dress, ca. 1860, American, Silk, mother-of-pearl (C.I.69.33.4a–d) |
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Wedding dress, 1898, House of Worth (French), Silk, pearl (C.I.41.14.1) |
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Wedding dress, spring/summer 2000, Yohji Yamamoto (Japanese), Natural cotton muslin (2003.573.8a,b) |
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Woman Wearing a Tunic, 4th–5th century; Early Byzantine, Egyptian; Probably Eshmunein, Plaster terracotta (12.185.4) |
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Woman's Ceremonial Skirt (Lawo Butu or Lawo Ngaza), late 19th–early 20th century,
Ngada people, Flores Island, Indonesia,
Cotton, glass beads, chambered nautilus shell, nassa shells (2006.2) |
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Woman's mantle (chyrpy), early 19th century, Turkmenistan, Central Asia, Silk, cotton (1999.141) |
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Woman's Mantle (Lliclla), colonial period (late 16th–early 17th century), Central Andean, Tapestry-woven (weft-patterned) camelid wool (08.108.10) |
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Woman's sleeveless jacket with bamboo, Qing dynasty, late 19th century, China, Tapestry-woven (kesi) silk and metallic thread (45.125.13) |
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Woman's sleeveless jacket with butterflies (detail), late 19th–early 20th century, China, Tapestry-woven (kesi) silk and metallic thread (45.125.15) |
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Wrap dress, ca. 1975, Diane Von Furstenberg (American), Green-and-white dotted cotton/rayon blend jersey (1997.487) |
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"Y" evening dress, fall/winter 1955–56, Christian Dior (French); Christian Dior Haute Couture (French, founded 1947), Silk (C.I.65.14.12a,b) |
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