Lynn Fontanne Collection
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Lynn Fontanne Collection
Description
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Dress
Beige polyester jersey dress; scoop neckline; long dolman sleeves; missing belt; spots on skirt.
Worn by Lynn Fontanne. Purchased at the auction of Lynn Fontanne's estate using funds from Mount Mary alumnae. -
Dress
White wool crepe dress; heavy gold metal and rhinestone brilliants down center front and neckline; long sleeves.
This dress was created by Elinor Simmons for Malcolm Starr.
Worn by Lynn Fontanne. Purchased at the auction of Lynn Fontanne's estate using funds from Mount Mary alumnae.Tags dress, Elinor Simmons, gold, Lynn Fontanne, Malcolm Starr, metal, rhinestones, white, wool crepe -
Dress
Red silk chiffon floral striped dress; Peter Pan collar; placket front; long sleeves with covered buttons over snaps; yoke; small tear on lower left sleeve. Label: Jane and Jane, London.
Worn by Lynn Fontanne. Purchased at the auction of Lynn Fontanne's estate using funds from Mount Mary alumnae. -
Two piece ensemble
A. Brown silk surah blouse with beige dot print; long dolman sleeves; covered buttons down center front and on cuffs. B. Brown silk surah skirt with beige dot print; gored; fully lined.
Worn by Lynn Fontanne. Purchased at the auction of Lynn Fontanne's estate using funds from Mount Mary alumnae. -
Two piece ensemble
A. White cotton sheath dress with gold carnation print; scoop neckline; sleeveless. B. White cotton jacket with gold carnation print; one button at neck; long sleeves; hip length.
Worn by Lynn Fontanne. Purchased at the auction of Lynn Fontanne's estate using funds from Mount Mary alumnae. -
Dress without jacket
A. White cotton sheath dress with gold carnation print; scoop neckline; sleeveless. Worn with jacket (Object ID #1983.238.b) to form two piece ensemble.
Worn by Lynn Fontanne. Purchased at the auction of Lynn Fontanne's estate using funds from Mount Mary alumnae. -
Detail of button at base of jacket
A. White cotton sheath dress with gold carnation print; scoop neckline; sleeveless. B. White cotton jacket with gold carnation print; one button at neck; long sleeves; hip length.
Worn by Lynn Fontanne. Purchased at the auction of Lynn Fontanne's estate using funds from Mount Mary alumnae. -
Dress
Red wool double knit dress; placket front with brass buttons; well worn.
Worn by Lynn Fontanne. Purchased at the auction of Lynn Fontanne's estate using funds from Mount Mary alumnae. -
Two piece ensemble
A. Brown basketweave wool suit jacket; fitted; flip tie collar; two button closure; long sleeves; flap pockets at hip. B. Brown basketweave wool suit skirt; dirndl type; large inverted pleat at center front, overlaps pockets beneath.
Worn by Lynn Fontanne. The donor was Lynn Fontanne's niece. -
Evening gown
Off-white silk chiffon over silk evening gown with blue rose print; V-neckline in front, square neckline in back; square set-in sleeves. Worn with evening coat (Object ID #1983.239).
Worn by Lynn Fontanne to receive a special Tony Award for Lifetime Achievement in 1970, although the gown was created much earlier. This gown was possibly made by Valentina, but has been significantly altered. Purchased at the auction of Lynn Fontanne's estate using funds from Mount Mary alumnae.Tags blue, evening gown, floral, Lynn Fontanne, off-white, roses, silk chiffon, Tony Awards, Valentina -
Evening coat
Pale gold silk shantung evening coat; square set 3/4 length sleeves; Hong Kong seam finishes; floor length. Worn with evening gown (Object ID #1983.254).
Worn by Lynn Fontanne to receive a special Tony Award for Lifetime Achievement in 1970, although the gown was created much earlier. This gown was possibly made by Valentina, but has been significantly altered. Purchased at the auction of Lynn Fontanne's estate using funds from Mount Mary alumnae. -
Evening gown
Black matte jersey evening gown; high front neckline; floating panels from neckline.
Worn by Lynn Fontanne. Purchased at the auction of Lynn Fontanne's estate using funds from Mount Mary alumnae. -
Beach dress
White cotton beach dress with orange silk-screened print.
Worn by Lynn Fontanne. Purchased at the auction of Lynn Fontanne's estate using funds from Mount Mary alumnae. -
Sweater
Yellow orange cashmere sweater; long pointed collar; long sleeves with cuffs
Designed by Hadley for Abercrombie & Fitch.
Worn by Lynn Fontanne. Purchased at the auction of Lynn Fontanne's estate using funds from Mount Mary alumnae. -
Coat
Black cashmere coat; rounded collar and lapels; double-breasted; princess shaping; six buttons and three bound buttonholes; inset pockets.
Worn by Lynn Fontanne. Donor was the niece of Lynn Fontanne and Alfred Lunt. -
Skirt
Red cotton dirndl style skirt; blue, yellow, and green border print; button and tie closure.
Worn by Lynn Fontanne. Purchased at the auction of Lynn Fontanne's estate using funds from Mount Mary alumnae. -
Ski pants
Royal blue wool ski pants; no waistband; hand-picked zipper closure; underpasses at ankles.
Worn by Lynn Fontanne. Donor was the niece of Lynn Fontanne and Alfred Lunt. -
Three piece ensemble
A. Black brushed silk overdress; 3/4 length sleeves; ivory organza cuffs; empire bodice; open at back with deep V; black satin bow with streamers; uneven hemline; small hole in front skirt. B. Black brushed silk underdress; back is brushed silk, front is taffeta; sleeveless taffeta bodice. C. Ivory organza blouse; worn backwards to fill in "V" of overdress; ruffled neckline and sleeve cuffs; snap and hook and eye closures. Ensemble was worn with cape (Object ID #1983.212).
Worn by Lynn Fontanne. Made by Lynn Fontanne using a Jacques Griffe Vogue pattern, which she reworked to give the overdress a deep V back. The ensemble was originally worn with a white ruffled dickey. Donor was the niece of Lynn Fontanne and Alfred Lunt -
Blouse and underdress without overdress
B. Black brushed silk underdress; back is brushed silk, front is taffeta; sleeveless taffeta bodice. C. Ivory organza blouse; worn backwards to fill in "V" of overdress; ruffled neckline and sleeve cuffs; snap and hook and eye closures.
Worn with overdress (Object ID #1983.193.a) to form three piece ensemble. Ensemble was worn with cape (Object ID #1983.212).
Worn by Lynn Fontanne. Made by Lynn Fontanne using a Jacques Griffe Vogue pattern, which she reworked to give the overdress a deep V back. The ensemble was originally worn with a white ruffled dickey. Donor was the niece of Lynn Fontanne and Alfred Lunt. -
Blouse from back
C. Ivory organza blouse; worn backwards to fill in "V" of overdress; ruffled neckline and sleeve cuffs; snap and hook and eye closures.
Worn with overdress (Object ID #1983.193.a) and underdress (Object ID #1983.193.b) to form three piece ensemble. Ensemble was worn with cape (Object ID #1983.212).
Worn by Lynn Fontanne. Made by Lynn Fontanne using a Jacques Griffe Vogue pattern, which she reworked to give the overdress a deep V back. The ensemble was originally worn with a white ruffled dickey. Donor was the niece of Lynn Fontanne and Alfred Lunt.