Photograph of Katherine Iris Arnold, Class of 1895
Photograph of Katherine Iris Arnold, Class of 1895. This Vassar graduate chose to wear a style, which includes lapels and a stand collar, very similar to the green taffeta dress, VC1992014. Courtesy of Archives & Special Collections Library, Vassar…
Black Blue and Gold Multilayered Dress
Date: 1910-1919
dress of black and blue net over ivory silk, with gold embroidery metallic gold braid embroidery cream silk lining blue mesh drapes black mesh drapes boned inner bodice cream lace trim on bodice gold waist detail with buttons
Black and Gold Beaded Dress
Date: 1915 (circa)
Beaded black netted dress over gold metallic organza lined with China silk.
1. Black cotton netting; gold silk netting; gold metallic organza lined with china silk; bronze metallic organza lined with china silk; black silk velvet; white blown…
Green Day Dress
Date: 1895 (circa)
ensemble of green changeant taffeta with small dot print; skirt (a) : olive green taffeta with ivory dots, purple cross weave (wavy); weighted hem; green velvet trim ; bodice (b): olive green taffeta w/ ivory dots and purple cross-weave; green velvet…
Blue Fish Pattern Ensemble
Date: 1890-1899
Teal two-piece dress; silk taffeta; fish pattern; red velvet at waist, collar, and cuffs; skirt (a) ankle-length bell skirt; seven panel construction; natural waist; two ruffles at hem; brown linen full lining; bodice (b) natural waist; two-piece…
Evening Dress with One Shoe
Creator: Russell & Allen
Date: 1892 (circa)
Evening ensemble of ivory silk satin with gold and pink floral metallic brocade. Bodice: fitted princess-seam bodice with modified puff sleeves with gathers at the underarm and longer at the bottom of the sleeve than the top, and square neckline.…