Mount Mary University Digital Collections

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  • Fashion illustration of a woman wearing a patterned and belted short brown dress and heels. White accents are added on in white out over the drawing. The date is 9/11/1971 and the artist name is Bette Grasch. This item is the third in a series that ranges 2025.01.11-2025.01.13. Watercolor, oil, and pen on construction paper mounted on board. Measurements: 11 x 14 inches.

    Elizabeth "Bette" Grasch was a Fashion Design major, Class of 1972.
  • Fashion illustration of a woman wearing a patterned and belted short dress and heels. White accents are added on in white out over the shaded pencil drawing. The date is 9/11/1971 and the artist name is Bette Grasch. This item is the second in a series that ranges 2025.01.11-2025.01.13. Watercolor, oil, and pen on construction paper mounted on board. Measurements: 11 x 14 inches.

    Elizabeth "Bette" Grasch was a Fashion Design major, Class of 1972.
  • Fashion illustration of a woman wearing a patterned and belted short dress and heels. White accents are added on in white out over the pencil drawing. The date is 9/11/1971 and the artist name is Bette Grasch. This item is the first in a series that ranges 2025.01.11-2025.01.13. Pencil and oil on construction paper mounted on board. Measurements: 11 x 14 inches.

    Elizabeth "Bette" Grasch was a Fashion Design major, Class of 1972.
  • Fashion illustration of two women in suits, the first a double breasted skirt suit and the second a more relaxed open front jacket skirt suit with a matching hat. Each women is wearing heels. Two swatches are included: one with a dusky pink matched with a deep brown, the other with a reddish purple paired with a grey fabric. The artist name is Marian Deegan and the year is 1980. Mostly black and white with some green, orange, and peach, pen and pastel on board. Measurements: 11 x 14 inches. Form on back indicates that this design was submitted to the International Ladies' Garment Workers' Union (ILGWU) "America's Next Great Designer Awards".

    Marian Deegan was a Fashion Design major, Class of 1981.
  • Fashion illustration of three women, one in a dress and heels, one in a jogging suit and sneakers, and one in a belted romper and maybe flats. Three fabric swatch sections are included: one that has a black with thin white lines matched with a plain white fabric; one with a grey-green background and a maroon stripe over the center; one of a raspberry colored fabric paired with a cream colored fabric. This is listed as Actionwear and the year is 1980. The artist name is Marian Deegan. Mostly black and white with some green, yellow, and tan, pen and pastel on board. Measurements: 11 x 14 inches. Form on back indicates that this design was submitted to the International Ladies' Garment Workers' Union (ILGWU) "America's Next Great Designer Awards".

    Marian Deegan was a Fashion Design major, Class of 1981.
  • Fashion illustration of two women, both in long-sleeved dresses, one belted and one boxy with a hat. Both women are wearing high heeled shoes and the illustration is labeled “Daytime Dresses” with two fabric swatches—one a cerulean blue and one a somewhat shimmering beige. Artist name is Marian Deegan, date is 1980. Mostly black and white with some green, yellow, and peach, pen and pastel on board. Measurements: 11 x 14 inches. Form on back indicates that this design was submitted to the International Ladies' Garment Workers' Union (ILGWU) "America's Next Great Designer Awards".

    Marian Deegan was a Fashion Design major, Class of 1981.
  • Fashion illustration of woman in a hat, overall dress, and flannel shirt with wedge shoes and high socks. In the top left there is a sign that says “store logo”. The date is 2/75, artist name is Jeanne Meils. Black and white pen on board. Measurements: 14.5 x 13.5 inches.

    Jeanne Meils was a Fashion Design major, Class of 1975.
  • Fashion illustration of woman in a dark dress with a colorful red and black sweater or jacket. No name, no date. Colored pencil, marker, and pen on paper. Measurements: 11 x 17 inches.
  • Fashion illustration of a woman in a flowing dress with floral accents and high heels. Artist listed as J Potochar. Measurements: 11 x 14 inches.

    Jacqueline Potochar was a Fashion Design major, Class of 1971.
  • Fashion illustration of woman in mini dress with jacket overlay. Four views, two with jacket two without. 11/08/1967, artist name Karen Claffey. Measurements: 18 x 24 inches.

    Karen Claffey was a Fashion Design major, Class of 1970.
  • Fashion illustration of woman in jumpsuit with cape overlay and high heels. Four views; two with cape, two without. May 1968, Artist name Karen Claffey. Measurements: 17 x 20.5 inches. 

    Karen Claffey was a Fashion Design major, Class of 1970.
  • Fashion illustration of woman in two piece suit (two angles) with high heels and brown fabric swatch. 1976-1977 artist name Deborah Vieiralves. Measurements: 10 x 14 inches.

    Deborah Vieiralves was a Fashion Department graduate, Class of 1977. It is unknown if she majored in Fashion Design or Fashion Merchandising.
  • Fashion illustration of woman in knee length coat and tall boots, artist name Beck. Unknown date. Measurements: 7 x 14 inches. 

    Possibly created by Connie Beck, a Fashion Design major. It is unknown whether she graduated from the program. Her designs appeared in the 1976 Fashion Show.
  • Quilted gold, silver, and black metallic lamé coat; bound jewel neckline; snap front closure; princess seaming; long sleeves with bound cuffs; full length; lined in black satin.

    This piece was attributed to Ann Lowe by the donor at the time of donation. There are no labels or markings. It is beautifully constructed, but other than the high quality and donor attribution, there is no other way to verify if this coat was in fact designed by Lowe.
  • Quilted gold, silver, and black metallic lamé coat; bound jewel neckline; snap front closure; princess seaming; long sleeves with bound cuffs; full length; lined in black satin.

    This piece was attributed to Ann Lowe by the donor at the time of donation. There are no labels or markings. It is beautifully constructed, but other than the high quality and donor attribution, there is no other way to verify if this coat was in fact designed by Lowe.
  • Brown plain weave silk brocade evening gown; made from a sari; gold and peacock blue supplemental weft of mango shoots (paisleys); one-shoulder; side zipper closure; seam at natural waistline; straight skirt, slit up front; border of paisleys down front and around hem; ankle length.

    Possibly an Ann Lowe gown based on the distinctive lace trim construction on the interior hem, a signature finishing technique frequently used by Lowe.
  • Brown plain weave silk brocade evening gown; made from a sari; gold and peacock blue supplemental weft of mango shoots (paisleys); one-shoulder; side zipper closure; seam at natural waistline; straight skirt, slit up front; border of paisleys down front and around hem; ankle length.

    Possibly an Ann Lowe gown based on the distinctive lace trim construction on the interior hem, a signature finishing technique frequently used by Lowe.
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