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Toque
Black velvet toque; no brim; top of hat is square; 2.75 inch wide grosgrain ribbon with large wool pom-pom in front; lined in black taffeta; two combs inside to secure. -
Beret
White straw braid beret; top decorated with streamers of straw braid with silk flowers on end; flowers are 2 red poppies, 2 blue carnations; 2 white daisies, 2 yellow flowers, and 2 pussy willows; unlined; turquoise grosgrain ribbon headsize band.Tags 1970s, beret, blue, carnations, daisies, flowers, grosgrain ribbon, hat, poppies, pussy willows, red, silk, straw, white, yellow, YSL, Yves Saint Laurent -
Evening gown
A. Green and white gingham cotton and tulle evening gown; decorated with appliqués; shirtwaist style; natural waistline; V-shaped neckline; bodice of tulle over cotton gingham bandeau; buttons down back with 13 ball buttons and loops to within 5 inches of waist; long shirt sleeves, gather to narrow cuffs; sleeves are a combination of gingham and tulle; gathered skirt; full length; overskirt of printed tulle. B. Pink, yellow, and green grosgrain ribbon belt; 5/8 inch wide.
This garment is from Spring 1971.Tags 1970s, belt, cotton, Donald Brooks, evening gown, gingham, green, grosgrain ribbon, lace, pink, ribbon, tulle, yellow -
Picture hat
Pale green straw picture hat; wide shaped down-swept brim; high crown; pale blue silk grosgrain around bottom of crown terminating in silk bow and large white camellia flower; "Bergdorf Goodman" label.Tags 1960s, Bergdorf Goodman, camellias, flowers, green, grosgrain ribbon, Halston, hat, picture hat, straw, white -
Hat
Natural straw hat; turban-like with tucked crown; 4.5 inch wide kelly green grosgrain ribbon forming huge bow at left side. -
Evening gown
A. Black lace gown; camisole bodice; fitted skirt; bands of pleated chiffon trimmed with 1/2 inch pink grosgrain ribbons running from side bodice down back across hem and up other side. B. Black slip, likely of silk or rayon; white straps have been sewn on at a later date mimicking the straps of the evening gown.
Honeymoon dress of Julilly House Kohler.Tags 1930s, belt, black, evening gown, grosgrain ribbon, honeymoon, Julilly House Kohler, Kohler, pink, rayon, silk, slip -
Detail of side opening
Burgundy crepe evening gown; straps are lattice-like construction created with grosgrain ribbon and crepe; midriff construction is same as straps; straight skirt with slit at center front; invisible side zipper closure; hook closures at bodice; skirt lined in acetate; bodice lined in self-fabric; ankle length.
Designed by the donor, Jan Carter Osterholm, a Mount Mary alumna, while working for Andrea Polizzi. -
Half-slip
B. Pink silk taffeta half-slip; white grosgrain ribbon waistband; center back zipper closure; knee length.
Worn with dress (Object ID #1990.251.a), stole (Object ID #1990.251.c), and belt (Object ID #1990.251.d) to form four piece ensemble. -
Two piece ensemble
A. Bright pink 4 ply silk crepe blouse; spread collar; 2 button front closure; long sleeves. B. Navy blue with white polka dots cotton jacquard skirt; gathered; knee length; attached kelly green silk grosgrain ribbon belt; shaped; 3 inches wide.Tags 1970s, belt, blouse, buckle, cotton jacquard, ensemble, green, grosgrain ribbon, navy blue, Norman Norell, pink, polka dots, silk crepe, skirt -
Dress without jacket
B. Black and cream shirtwaist dress; cream silk top and black wool bottom; Peter Pan collar with black grosgrain ribbon bow; button front; drop waist; straight skirt; knee length.
Worn with jacket (Object ID #1993.11.a) to form two piece ensemble. -
Two piece ensemble
A. Cream wool boxy jacket; princess seaming; double-breasted; buster brown collar with black grosgrain ribbon bow. B. Black and cream shirtwaist dress; cream silk top and black wool bottom; Peter Pan collar with black grosgrain ribbon bow; button front; drop waist; straight skirt; knee length. -
Evening gown
Burgundy crepe evening gown; straps are lattice-like construction created with grosgrain ribbon and crepe; midriff construction is same as straps; straight skirt with slit at center front; invisible side zipper closure; hook closures at bodice; skirt lined in acetate; bodice lined in self-fabric; ankle length.
Designed by the donor, Jan Carter Osterholm, a Mount Mary alumna, while working for Andrea Polizzi. -
Belt
Red silk moire grosgrain ribbon belt; 3 inches wide; fastens at center front with snaps and hook and eyes; flat bow, streamers, and large black silk cabbage rose flower at center front.
Donor Rosemary Wachowiak was Frank Olive's sister. -
Picture hat
Large brimmed white straw picture hat; navy blue and white striped grosgrain ribbon hatband; pink headsize band. Worn by donor. -
Fedora
White fur felt fedora; 3.5 inch wide brim; crown dented at top; felt hatband with bow on left side; no lining; white grosgrain ribbon headsize band.














