Browse Items (49 total)
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Hostess gown
Pale gray silk satin and wool jersey hostess gown; roll collar; bodice and long sleeves of heathered wool jersey; rolled back satin cuffs; floor length silk satin skirt gathered at natural waist; center back zipper closure; belt loops at side seams, but belt is missing.
Worn by Audrey Ross. She was part of the Ross family who owned J. H. Collectibles. -
Hat
Multicolored paisley wool jersey hat; turban like; sewn onto green jersey band; pulled to gather at center back with green flat bow.
Worn by Florence Eiseman. -
Dress
Black wool jersey dress; stand-up collar, shoulder yoke, and cuffs in red, teal, royal blue knit with padding; 3 button front placket; tucks at front and back shoulders and sleeve caps.
Worn by Florence Eiseman. -
Blouse
Black wool jersey blouse; shaped as fitted mini dress; square neckline; spaghetti straps with looped ends attach at front neckline with gold metal shank buttons; left side zipper closure. -
Dress
Gray and black wool jersey dress; knitted design resembling herringbone in gray and black, with vertical stripes of khaki green; mandarin collar; center front opening with 6 brass buttons; stitched-down pleats extending from shoulder to skirt at front and back; pleats stitched down at shoulder and again at waist; long one-piece set-in sleeves; mid-calf length; side inseam pockets; there was probably a matching belt which is now missing. -
Hat
Beige wool jersey hat; fabric stretched over frame; low crowned sailor type; small brim; black band with black mask pin at center front.
Worn by Lynn Fontanne. Purchased at the auction of Lynn Fontanne's estate using funds from Mount Mary alumnae. -
Dressing gown
Dark brown wool jersey dressing gown; crescent shapes in metallic thread woven into fabric throughout; pointed collar; long sleeves with 3.35 inch turned-back cuffs; lined at front edges and collar with red wool jersey; very full; floor length.
Worn by Lynn Fontanne. Donor was the niece of Lynn Fontanne and Alfred Lunt. -
Dress
A. Taupe wool jersey day dress; short length; long sleeves; straight silhouette; center back zipper closure; silk lining; contour darts at French angle on front. B. Taupe silk faille covered leather belt. -
Dinner dress
A. Beige wool jersey dinner dress; fit and flare; natural waistline; standing collar; straight sleeves; princess seaming off front and back shoulder seams; gored skirt; Alencon lace over silk organza base; horsehair facing at hemline; tea length. B. Beige wool jersey belt; shaped; 1 inch wide. This item was created by Norman Norell for Traina-Norell fashion house. -
Detail of front of dress with bow untied
A. Dark blue wool jersey chemise dress; center front zipper closure; 2 patch pockets; sailor collar; sleeveless; 2 self-fabric ties attached at shoulders. B. Dark blue wool jersey belt. -
Dress
A. Dark blue wool jersey chemise dress; center front zipper closure; 2 patch pockets; sailor collar; sleeveless; 2 self-fabric ties attached at shoulders. B. Dark blue wool jersey belt. -
Dress
A. Beige wool jersey day dress; short length; short sleeves; 5 plastic button/bound buttonhole closures down left front; underarm side panel; faux double welt inseam pockets; lined in silk. B. Beige wool jersey sash; 5 inches wide. -
Three piece ensemble
A. Lavender wool jersey cardigan jacket; V-shaped neckline; 5 mauve button/bound buttonholes on center front closure; straight sleeves. B. Black wool jersey skirt; center back zipper closure; knee length. C. Black silk crepe tailored blouse; standing collar with attached tie; 5 covered buttons on center front closure; long straight sleeves with cuffs. This item was created by Gustave Tassell for Norman Norell fashion house.Tags black, blouse, Gustave Tassell, jacket, lavender, Norman Norell, silk crepe, skirt, wool jersey -
Dress
Bright chartreuse green wool jersey dress; A-line; Peter Pan collar; 9 covered button/bound buttonholes at center front closure; bishop sleeves with 4 button cuffs; attached 1.5 inch self-fabric tied belt; straight skirt; knee length; lined with china silk. -
Two piece ensemble
Black wool jersey ensemble. A. Blouse; Peter Pan collar; 7 button/bound buttonhole center front closures; dolman sleeves; banded bottom; blouson. B. Skirt; A-line; 4 panel; mid-calf length. This item was created by Norman Norell for Traina-Norell fashion house. -
Day dress
A. Black wool jersey shirtwaist dress; 21 silver button with red bound buttonholes closures; standing collar; gathered skirt; knee length. B. Red patent leather belt; shaped; 3 inches wide. -
Dress without coat
Cream wool jersey ensemble. A. A-line dress; standing collar; long sleeves with 2 button cuffs; 2 patch pockets at hipline; knee length.
Worn with coat (Object ID #1997.341.b) to form two piece ensemble. -
Detail of coat open
Cream wool jersey ensemble. A. A-line dress; standing collar; long sleeves with 2 button cuffs; 2 patch pockets at hipline; knee length. B. A-line coat; shirt collar; 11 white button/bound buttonhole center front closure; straight sleeves with 2 button cuffs; floor length; lined with china silk. -
Two piece ensemble
Cream wool jersey ensemble. A. A-line dress; standing collar; long sleeves with 2 button cuffs; 2 patch pockets at hipline; knee length. B. A-line coat; shirt collar; 11 white button/bound buttonhole center front closure; straight sleeves with 2 button cuffs; floor length; lined with china silk. -
Day dress without coat
Black heavy wool jersey ensemble. A. Day dress; elongated sleeveless bodice; rounded neckline in front and back; center back zipper closure; lightly gathered skirt; lined in black silk; pockets in side seams.
Worn with coat (Object ID #2004.03.448.b) to form two piece ensemble.