Geoffrey Beene Black Wool Crepe Dress
Geoffrey Beene short, late afternoon dress in black wool crepe; pleated skirt; sleeveless
- wide shallow scoop neckline
- sleeveless
- front bodice with waistline darts and princess seam from armscye to waistline seam
- bodice back with short (3") waistline darts
- 22" center back zipper; hand picked final stitching; hook and eye and neckline
- bodice underlined with silk lining fabric
- waistline seam with seam tape stay
- 20" long skirt (waistline seam to hem)
- entire skirt of double 3" box pleats
HCT.1987.244.11
1964-1969
Geoffrey Beene Black Organza Dress
Geoffrey Beene black empire waist, full sweeping floor length evening gown with ruff bodice, tiny spaghetti straps.
- Black spaghetti straps
- front section above empire seam in tan or dark flesh tone; two layers of black silk georgette form upside down ruffles (one 6" wide and one 4.5" wide) emanating from empire seam and extending upward over bust and tan fabric area
- 1.5" wide black satin ribbon outlines empire seam with top edge caught in empire seam, front and back of garment; Black satin bow at center front below bust at empire seam - bow is 6" wide with 5.5" tails. Two hook and eye fasteners at center back.
- center back seam
- Floor length skirt hanging from empire seam with three layers: under layer of black crepe, two upper layers of black silk georgette with 8" ruffle on middle layer and 6" ruffle on top layer, each of black silk georgette; each layer with center front, center back and side seams; bias sweep of skirt panels provide soft drape and expanse to skirt.
HCT.1986.46.34
Geoffrey Beene, Rayon Jersey Dress
Geoffrey Beene light purple rayon jersey long shapeless/loose dress; scoop neck in front, V neck in back, both bound with bias band that extends into two back hanging tassels; wrist-length raglan sleeves part of neckline, have snap closing vent at wrist; full-length skirt/bodice gathered into front and back neckline, short back train; side seam pockets.
HCT.1995.735.2
Geoffrey Beene, Wool Jersey Dress
Dark gray wool jersey dress with jewel neck, long dolman sleeves with invisible zip closures at wrist, and black silk satin apron-style overskirt with decorative top-stitching at curved front hem and on very long 'apron' ties; back invisible zipper closure.
HCT.1993.756.1
1970-1975
Geoffrey Beene, Gray Jersey Ensemble
Grey jersey knit ensemble of wrap skirt with yoke and blouse with pieced loose long sleeves.
HCT.1992.140.7ab
1975-1980
Geoffrey Beene, Orange Burn-Out Velvet Dres
Long peach colored gown. Peach chiffon voided velvet with velvet ribbon around the v-neck. Also velvet around the cuffs and at empire waistline. Dolman sleeves. Lined in a dark nude colored crepe. Various sizes of voided velvet and chiffon (circles and ovals).
HCT.1989.480.15
Geoffrey Beene Orange Wool Dress
Dress of heather salmon wool jersey. Button front. Fullish skirt with low-placed pleats. Pocket in the left chest.
HCT.1987.244.12
1973
Geoffrey Beene Light Blue Linen Dress
Light blue linen a-line dress with jewel neckline and two front welt pockets.
HCT.1986.199.5
1965-1969
Geoffrey Beene Mattelasse Dress
Geoffrey Beene black and white cotton print mattelasse long shift tabbard style dress, circular motifs filled with geometrical patterns - checks, polka dots, and waved lines; jewel neckline with deep center front slit, close together with black satin bow tied; 3 matching black satin rosettes down center front; sleeveless; dress lined in black satin; black zipper closure with hook & eye; center front and side seams high cut slits; rounded out corners.
HCT.1987.322.1
Beene, Geoffrey; brown and white checkered pattern wool dress and coat
Geoffrey Beene wool double knit and twill chemise style dress with matching coat; off-white double knit bodice, princess seam, back zipper closure and hook & eyes; bodice lined in off-white satin; band collar, short set-in cap sleeves; waistless, drop waist; short skirt in tones of brown checkered design, two front hidden/slit pockets; narrow brown leather belt with square buckle, self belt loops; (coat) polo style coat, princess seams; knee length; brown checkered pattern; notched collar; 3 large white/brown plastic buttons and bound button holes; side slit pockets with band; long set-in two-piece sleeves, slit at cuff; coat lined in brown satin fabric. twill wool. ca. 1960s
HCT.1988.264.6a-c
1966
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