Drawing: Bell-shaped cape with standing collar and hood
Lopez, Antonio, 1943-1987 (artist), James, Charles, 1906-1978 (designer)View Full Item in Chicago History MuseumDrawing rendered in raw umber Conté crayon on laid paper.
Dress with wrap
Balenciaga, Cristóbal, 1895-1972 (designer)View Full Item in Chicago History MuseumDress (a) of green silk gazar. Strapless fitted bodice; natural waistline. Attached skirt balloons out until mid-thigh, then gathers in before hanging loosely to the floor. Side zip closure. Wrap (b)…
Babette Mandel's cape
Mandel Brothers (Chicago, Ill.) (distributor)View Full Item in Chicago History MuseumGray broadcloth with all over design of appliqued ribbon and couched black and white silk cord. Double ruffle of white satin edged chiffon. Ruffle of black lace over white taffeta and wide quilled chi…
Drawing: Bell-shaped cape with standing collar and hood
Lopez, Antonio, 1943-1987 (artist), James, Charles, 1906-1978 (designer)View Full Item in Chicago History MuseumDrawing rendered in dark umber Conté crayon on laid paper.
Ensemble: dress, cape, headdress
Givenchy, Hubert de, 1927- (designer), Marshall Field & Company (distributor)View Full Item in Chicago History MuseumDress (a), wedding-style, of off white silk gazar. Scoop neckline. Wrist-length sleeves with three-button closure. Empire waistline. Ankle-length skirt with demi-train. Cape (b) of off white silk gaza…
Ensemble: overcoat with attached cape and hood
House of Rouff (designer)View Full Item in Chicago History MuseumCoat of pink silk satin and dark purple pink ciselé velvet with iris pattern. Fabric is gathered into crew neckline and edged with brown fur around neckline and down center front to hem. Embroidered n…
Drawing: Mushroom shaped cape with roll collar
Lopez, Antonio, 1943-1987 (artist), James, Charles, 1906-1978 (designer)View Full Item in Chicago History MuseumDrawing rendered in brown umber Conté crayon on laid paper.
Othello
View Full Item in University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign LibraryCostume rendering for Othello in Othello: white and red hat, white open-chested shirt under open black jacket, gold-colored neckwear, black trousers, red sash at waist, black boots, pale yellow cape.…
Mary Todd Lincoln's cape
View Full Item in Chicago History MuseumEvening cape of black velvet, full length and circular with fitted shoulders. Narrow black and white silk cord around neck forms ties and ends of cord are finished with large black and white tassels.…
Duke, Brabantio and Five Lords
View Full Item in University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign LibraryCostume rendering for Duke, Brabantio, and Five Lords in Othello. Duke: white robe with gold-colored design black trousers and shoes. Holding paper. Duke and Brabantio surrounded by Five Lords. gold-c…
Women's evening ensemble
de la Renta, Oscar (designer)View Full Item in Chicago History MuseumWomen's evening ensemble; three piece, of black silk taffeta: a) dress; halter top trimmed with ruffles along the neckline and strap, fitted bodice to waist; ankle length, full skirt, trimmed at hem w…
Women's evening cape
Mainbocher, 1890-1976 (designer), Mainbocher Inc. (maker)View Full Item in Chicago History MuseumWomen's cape, of black velvet trimmed with dark brown mink fur: attached turndown collar, collar and center-front edges trimmed with mink; velvet ties at neckline, hidden button-tab closure extensions…
Ensemble: dress and detachable cape
Balenciaga, Cristóbal, 1895-1972 (designer)View Full Item in Chicago History MuseumDress (a) of black wool. Scooped neck; fitted bodice. Self-fabric bow at center breast. Kimono sleeves with diamond-shaped underarm gussets. Center back zipper closure. Knee-length pencil skirt. Cape…
Drawing: Bell-shaped cape with standing collar and contrasting lining in orange
Lopez, Antonio, 1943-1987 (artist), James, Charles, 1906-1978 (designer)View Full Item in Chicago History MuseumDrawing rendered in dark umber Conté crayon and orange pastel on laid paper.
Drawing: Bell-shaped cape with standing collar and contrasting lining in yellow
Lopez, Antonio, 1943-1987 (artist), James, Charles, 1906-1978 (designer)View Full Item in Chicago History MuseumDrawing rendered in black Conté crayon and yellow pastel on laid paper.
Cape
Robina (Paris, France) (designer)View Full Item in Chicago History MuseumCape of pleated pink silk chiffon ruffles edged with pink ostrich trimming over pink taffeta. Lined with quilted pink silk and lambs wool.
Cape
Liberty & Co. (designer)View Full Item in Chicago History MuseumCape of light green silk satin lined with white satin. Trimmed with bands of wool and silk thread embroidery in blue, green, and light brown at neckline and top edge. Two large ornamental gold colored…
Ensemble: overcoat with detachable cape
Redfern, John, 1853-1929 (designer), Redfern Ladies' Tailor (manufacturer)View Full Item in Chicago History MuseumCoat (a) of plaid wool. High standing fold-over collar. Long sleeves. Double-breasted with five sets of buttons. Pleated back. Ankle-length. Cape (b) of self-fabric; elbow-length. Fastens to coat with…