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Hattie Carnegie Collection

Title

Hattie Carnegie Collection

Description

Please click Hattie Carnegie Exhibit to return to the exhibit page that contains thumbnail images of all the items in this collection.

Collection Items

  • Light green silk shantung day dress; scoop neck with self-fabric strap and button detail; short kimono sleeves; natural waistline; darts at waist for fit; left side zipper; inverted box pleats in back; A-line skirt; mid-calf length.
  • A. Navy blue plain weave jacket. B. Navy and white vertical striped plain weave skirt; A-line; knee length.
  • Light pink moire silk faille evening jacket; swing silhouette; no closures; 3/4 length sleeves, large puffs at shoulders; hip length.
  • Bright green plain weave wool suit. A. Jacket; fitted; round collar; 3 buttons. B. Skirt; A-line; altered.
  • Blue broadcloth suit; fabric is black scrollwork print on blue ground. A. Jacket; fitted; modified shawl collar with lapel point; hip length; long sleeves. B. Skirt; tiered; 6 gores; mid-calf length. Suit fabric is very faded.
  • Magenta rayon crepe fit and flare gown; Bateau neckline; diagonal flange across bodice front; two-tone combination gives geometric appearance; drop shoulder sleeves, diagonal tucks at elbow; diagonal flange across wrists; normal waist; full length flare skirt with triangular inset.
  • A. Black velvet overblouse; bateau neckline; heavy black scroll braid trim; left side zipper closure; cap sleeves with braid decoration. B. Dark yellow jacquard brocade skirt; fabric is diamond design; inverted pleats into straight waistband of skirt; center back closure has bustle effect; mid-calf length; lined with silk organza.
  • Dark red wool tweed suit. A. Boxy jacket; johnny collar; long straight sleeves; three button center front closure with triangular extensions at each button; bias banding; Princess seaming; horizontal and vertical darting; china silk lining. B. Straight skirt; two inverted hip pleats; knee length. C. White silk twill blouse; red cherry print; jewel neckline.
  • 1997-154C_DETAIL.jpg

    White silk twill blouse; red cherry print; jewel neckline. Worn with jacket (Object ID #1997.154.A) and skirt (Object ID #1997.154.B) to form three piece suit.
  • A. Long red and blue crepe dinner dress; Chinese-inspired print of geometric maze shape with organic vines and leafs; jewel neckline; short puff sleeves with pleated sleeve caps; bodice and sleeves are red printed with white; bust darts; waist pleats; long A-line skirt is blue-purple printed in lavender; side hook and eye closure. B. Self-fabric tie belt; one side is red print and other side is blue-purple print.
  • Black taffeta circle skirt; multiple gores with diagonally pleated fabric mitered at seamlines; center back zipper closure; tea length.
  • Beige wool fitted suit. A. Jacket; windbreaker collar; double breasted; five button center front closure; straight sleeves, unraveling at hems; seam off shoulder; watch pocket with flap at right hip. B. Skirt; A-line; six gores; no waistband; knee length. Skirt has been altered.
  • A. Brown crepe overblouse; v-shaped neckline; straight sleeves; two drapes at side; horizontal shirring at side seams; heavy black lace border at hemline and sleeves. B. Brown crepe skirt; shirred square-set yoke at center back; side zipper closure; mid-calf length. C. Brown Eugenie style hat; variegated ostrich plumes trim; brown velvet flat bows.
  • 1996-309C_DETAIL.jpg

    Brown Eugenie style hat; variegated ostrich plumes trim; brown velvet flat bows.

    Worn with overblouse (Object ID #1996.309.A) and skirt (Object ID #1996.309.B) to form three piece ensemble.
  • Dusty pink lace dress; jewel neckline; cap sleeves; shirred midriff; very full skirt.

    This dress is attributed to Hattie Carnegie.
  • Long black silk crepe evening gown; cut-out front neckline; bias cut; fabric has been slashed to permit black plastic disks to be inserted in the circles; trains in back; hand-overcast. Some disks are broken or missing.
  • 1983.251_main.jpg

    Golden brown straw hat; slightly indented crown; no lining; brown head-size band; cut-out in back.

    Worn by Lynn Fontanne. Purchased at the auction of Lynn Fontanne's estate using funds from Mount Mary alumnae.