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CENTERPIECE
CENTERPIECE
45.83
Unknown
ca. 1900
A round centerpiece constructed of Burano lace, with the Hours of Hercules as its theme.
TABLECLOTH
TABLECLOTH
45.88
Unknown
19th c.-20th c.
A white rectangular tablecloth with an embroidered linen center with scrolling cutwork and insets at the corners of Burano Venise needle lace depicting bunches of strawberries. The center is...
DOILIES
DOILIES
45.94.1-9
Unknown
20th c.
Nine white, round doilies. The center is made of linen with Italian cutwork and needle fillings. There are four small squares, one in each corner. Between which are bunches of three flowers. The...
DOILIES
DOILIES
45.96.1-7
Unknown
20th c.
Seven round, white doilies. The center of the doilies is linen with a Venise needle lace monogram MPD. Around the edge is Venise needle lace in a floral deisgn. There are arches at the edge with...
EVENING DRESS
EVENING DRESS
48.103
Eleanora Garnett (Designer)
1948-1952
This full length evening dress is made in a silk brocade fabric with wide color bands of gray-green, tan and copper with an overall matte black paisley pattern. The gown is constructed in a...
EVENING DRESS
EVENING DRESS
48.107
Eleanora Garnett (Designer)
1957
Marjorie Merriweather Post wore this striking gown on the evening she was awarded the Legion of Honor at the French embassy in Washington. This award was given to her because of her...
EVENING DRESS
EVENING DRESS
48.114.1-2
Eleanora Garnett (Designer)
1950-1956
Full length, coat-style dress in bright pink silk satin with a floral pattern in flocked velvet. The bodice crosses left over right and is secured by a series of metal hooks and snaps, concealing...
SEASCAPE NEAR CAPRI
SEASCAPE NEAR CAPRI
51.105
A. Ailiyyna (Painter)
1932
Pictured on the right is a cove with a curving rocky coast from which cliffs rise. At the left foreground is a single large rock rising from the sea. The right foreground has a cluster of rocks...
PORTRAIT OF MRS. HUTTON (MARJORIE POST) AND DAUGHTER NEDENIA HUTTON (DINA MERRILL)
PORTRAIT OF MRS. HUTTON (MARJORIE POST) AND DAUGHTER NEDENIA HUTTON (DINA MERRILL)
51.146
Giulio de Blaas (Painter)
1929
A portrait of Marjorie Merriweather Post seated full length facing to the left, her face turned full front. Her right arm is curved around her daughter Nedenia Hutton (Dina Merrill) as a small...
PORTRAIT OF ELEANOR CLOSE
PORTRAIT OF ELEANOR CLOSE
51.147
Giulio de Blaas (Painter)
1929
A portrait of Eleanor Close Barzin shown in full length standing, facing front, her right hand holding a large ostrich feather fan at her side. The fan comes across the front of her dress, and is...
PORTRAIT OF NEDENIA HUTTON
PORTRAIT OF NEDENIA HUTTON
51.148
Giulio de Blaas (Painter)
1929
A portrait of Nedenia Hutton as a child, seen full length facing slightly to the left. She is seated on a garden bench which has a turquoise flowered cushion, and is holding with her arm a...
PORTRAIT OF MARJORIE MERRIWEATHER POST
PORTRAIT OF MARJORIE MERRIWEATHER POST
51.149
Giulio de Blaas (Painter)
1931
A portrait of Marjorie Merriweather Post in her presentation at court dress. She is standing and facing three quarters to the left. She is holding in her right hand a large ostrich feather fan,...