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WAVES uniform
Navy blue wool WAVES (Women Accepted for Voluntary Emergency Service) uniform. A. Jacket; set-in sleeves; light blue stripe and star at wrists; padded shoulders; two fake pockets above bustline; four gold buttons at front opening; princess seams at front and back; completely lined; two inside pockets; Mrs. Judge's name stitched in collar; appliqué anchor sewn on each lapel. B. Skirt; six gores; welt pockets in front; 1 inch waistband; left side zipper closure with button; not lined. C. Hat; fold-over; anchor insignia patch.
Worn by donor, Jean Judge, during World War II. According to the donor, the skirt pockets are in roughly the same position as the corresponding buttons on sailor pants. The squared-off dress hat was copied after the British seaman's hat of 18th century. The donor's was mildewed and has only the fold-over hat left, which was their Class B hat. They wore white shirts and black ties with suit for dress and navy shirts and light blue ties for work. Optional light blue shirts were available. They were allowed nylons; Navy Nurses had to wear black cotton hose. They wore a protective navy blue wool hat covering, called a havelock, in inclement weather and were not allowed to carry umbrellas or parcels. A black shoulder strap leather bag was worn with this uniform and with summer whites. Heels were no higher than 2 inches and skirt lengths 17 to 18 inches from floor. Gold buttons on jacket were for officers, plain blue plastic for non-commissioned. One blue sleeve stripe indicated lowly Ensign. The men never let them have gold stripes such as theirs. -
Wedding booklet
Wedding program regarding the wedding of Charles Spittal Robb to Lynda Bird Johnson at the White House, 12/09/1967.
Off-white fabric infused paper with wood grain texture cover. Silver print of White House with trees and date on front. 13 pages of text, bound with an 1/8" salmon cord with tassel. [4 7/8" x 6 3/4"]
Click on the attached pdf document ("1967.03.a_text.pdf," below the images on the right) for a transcription of the text inside the booklet. -
Wedding gown
Ivory faille wedding gown; neck yoke buttoned with covered ball and loops at front; no waist definition; large sleeves with wide cuffs with covered ball and loops; trained; couture techniques. -
Wedding gown
Ivory satin wedding gown; bias cut; empire waistline; long dolman sleeves, fitted at wrists; train; large Maltese silk lace collar made from family heirloom lace.
Worn by Julilly House Kohler at her wedding to John Michael Kohler III in Evansville, Indiana on January 7, 1933. -
Wedding gown from back with train pulled out
Ivory satin wedding gown; bias cut; empire waistline; long dolman sleeves, fitted at wrists; train; large Maltese silk lace collar made from family heirloom lace.
Worn by Julilly House Kohler at her wedding to John Michael Kohler III in Evansville, Indiana on January 7, 1933. -
Wedding souvenir
Small green tulle bag of rice; tied with green velvet ribbon. From the wedding of Charles Spittal Robb and Lynda Bird Johnson at the White House 12/09/1967. -
Westover School uniform
A. Tan poplin shirtwaist school uniform dress; military style; asymmetrical center front placket with brass buttons in floral motif; black ribbon bow at center neckline; long sleeves with turned-back cuffs; small twill tape label sewn inside: "Bettie Harnischfeger". B. White poplin school uniform collar and black bow; starched; detachable from dress. C. Black patent leather school uniform belt; brass buckle with school motto in Latin: "Cogitare; Agere; Esse" which translates to "To think; To do; To be".
Worn by the donor, Mrs. Elizabeth Ogden (née Bettie Harnischfeger), as a student at Westover Boarding School in Middlebury, Connecticut. The school uniform was designed by Mainbocher at the request of Mrs. William Paley. It was worn with starched white collar, tied bow tie, and polished shoes. This costume was checked daily; if incorrect, the student was required to memorize a literary piece and recite it to other students. Mrs. Ogden attended this school from 1937-1939 (ages 15-17), known as a "two year girl". The khaki uniform was the day uniform.Tags belt, brass, collar, dress, Mainbocher, patent leather, poplin, tan, uniform, Westover School, white -
When the music stopped
This recording was made by Robin W. as part of the spring 2024 Introduction to New Media Writing course at Mount Mary University.
Description from creator: "One woman's passion for music and how it became an underlying force in facing life's challenges." -
Where our graduates are working (June 1983)
This document lists the names and employers and/or locations of graduates from the fashion design program at Mount Mary College, sorted by field of employment and job title. The information was compiled in June 1983 and likely includes all graduates from the first fashion design graduating class in 1969.
To see the entire document, click on the pdf file beneath the image (Where our grads are working 1983-06.pdf). -
Wisconsin Creates Fashion program
A program for the June 28, 1983, event entitled Wisconsin Creates Fashion, a show featuring Wisconsin manufacturers and Mount Mary College student work. The event took place the Hyatt Regency Ballroom in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
To see the entire program, click on the pdf file beneath the image (1983 Wisconsin Creates Fashion program.pdf). -
Wrap
Black and light brown leopard print faux fur wrap; shawl collar; circular shape with slits for arms; sleeveless; front opening with no closure; lined in self-fabric; knee length. -
Zandra Rhodes II blouse
Brown lace blouse; over-stitched gray ribbon, standing collar, short set-in sleeves, button and loop closures at the back neck. Part of ensemble with skirt (Object ID #2013.04.17.A) and jacket (Object ID #2013.04.17.B).
Zandra Rhodes II is the clothing line, by designer Zandra Lindsey Rhodes.
This item is from Fall/Winter 1990-1991. -
Zandra Rhodes II ensemble
A. Brown wool tweed wrap-around full skirt; pleated, hem decorated with printed satin band 5 inches wide with brown satin ribbon above and black grosgrain ribbon below, above knee length. B. Brown wool tweed jacket; wide portrait collar covered with brown embroidery throughout, knotted fringe on edge of collar, long set-in sleeves with embroidery at wrist, fitted through waist, hip length, one button closure, lined in orange taffeta. Part of ensemble with blouse (Object ID #2013.04.17.C).
Zandra Rhodes II is the clothing line, by designer Zandra Lindsey Rhodes.
This item is from Fall/Winter 1990-1991.