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EVENING ENSEMBLE (DRESS, TRAIN, HEADPIECE, AND CAPE)

EVENING ENSEMBLE (DRESS, TRAIN, HEADPIECE, AND CAPE)

Cat. no.: 48.63.1-4

Artist:

Date: 1928

Marjorie Merriweather Post's daughter, Eleanor Post Close (American, 1909-2007), wore this gown when she was presented to the Court of St. James's on June 12, 1928.

AFTERNOON DRESS

AFTERNOON DRESS

Cat. no.: 48.6.1-4

Artist: Stephane (Designer)

Date: 1903-1904

This gown, with its high neck and longer sleeves, would have been appropriate for afternoon calling and garden parties.

EVENING ENSEMBLE (DRESS AND CAPE)

EVENING ENSEMBLE (DRESS AND CAPE)

Cat. no.: 48.72.1-2

Artist: Thurn (Designer)

Date: 1930-1934

Coral velvet evening gown with empire waist and short, slightly puffed sleeves. Bodice is slightly gathered and seamed under the bust. Neck and sleeve are edged with two rows of gathered tulle...

WEDDING DRESS

WEDDING DRESS

Cat. no.: 48.80

Artist: Bergdorf Goodman (Retailer)

Date: 1935

This long-sleeved, fur-trimmed gown was worn by Marjorie Merriweather Post for her marriage to Joseph E. Davies on December 12, 1935.

DRESSING GOWN

DRESSING GOWN

Cat. no.: 48.84

Artist: Unknown

Date: 1934-1937

This short sleeved black velvet dressing gown is open in front to expose a companion undergarment (now missing). The wide, open neckline is cut in a scallop shape and edged with black lace, also...

EVENING DRESS

EVENING DRESS

Cat. no.: 48.85

Artist: Bonwit Teller & Co. (Retailer)

Date: 1933-1938

Black evening dress with a narrow, sleeveless underdress that closes on the left side with a metal zipper. The outer garment has an open, square neckline in front and a low V in back. Short...

EVENING DRESS

EVENING DRESS

Cat. no.: 48.95

Artist: Orry-Kelly (Designer)

Date: 1936

Orry-Kelly, a prolific and award-winning Hollywood costume designer, created this velvet portrait dress for Marjorie Merriweather Post. The shoulders are embellished with rhinestones, pearl...

HAT

HAT

Cat. no.: 49.5

Artist: Esther Kirwan Steck (Designer)

Date: ca. 1950

A small round hat with purple material flowers around the outer edge, and green material leaves in the center. There are two green bows on the hat in velvet, one in the front and one in the back.

PURSE

PURSE

Cat. no.: 49.6

Artist:

Date: Early 20th c.

The silver openwork frame of this handbag, which is lined in white satin, is set with small red and blue beads, including some faceted to represent flowers and leaves. The clasp is in the form of...

PAIR OF WOMEN'S EVENING SHOES

PAIR OF WOMEN'S EVENING SHOES

Cat. no.: 49.88.1-2

Artist: Unknown

Date: unknown

These grey and purple velvet pumps with eyelets and laces match a dress owned by Ella Merriweather Post, Marjorie Merriweather Post's mother. This dress (48.5) is also in Hillwood's permanent...

PAIR OF WOMEN'S EVENING SHOES

PAIR OF WOMEN'S EVENING SHOES

Cat. no.: 49.92.1-2

Artist: J. & J. Slater (Designer)

White suede velvet upper with silver detailing and a double instep strap decorated with a small bow and single rhinestone on each strap. 2/1" silver heel.

PAIR OF WOMEN'S EVENING SHOES

PAIR OF WOMEN'S EVENING SHOES

Cat. no.: 49.97.1-2

Artist: Frank Brothers (Retailer)

Floral printed silk and velvet slipper with 2-inch heel. Lace and ribbon accent the vamp and instep. Vamp also has a small round rhinestone detail.

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