Browse Items (1977 total)

• Detail of back of belt to display closures

  Ivory silk twill fit and flare dress; natural waistline; large ruffled collar continues down to waistline; long straight sleeves with cuffs; double belt criss-crosses at center front and secures in back with covered snaps; gathered skirt; mid-calf length; underlined with silk organiza.

  Tags dress, Geoffrey Beene, ivory, off-white, silk, twill, white

• Detail of front of dress open to display closures

  Ivory silk twill fit and flare dress; natural waistline; large ruffled collar continues down to waistline; long straight sleeves with cuffs; double belt criss-crosses at center front and secures in back with covered snaps; gathered skirt; mid-calf length; underlined with silk organiza.

  Tags dress, Geoffrey Beene, ivory, off-white, silk, twill, white

• Dress

  Ivory silk twill fit and flare dress; natural waistline; large ruffled collar continues down to waistline; long straight sleeves with cuffs; double belt criss-crosses at center front and secures in back with covered snaps; gathered skirt; mid-calf length; underlined with silk organiza.

  Tags dress, Geoffrey Beene, ivory, off-white, silk, twill, white

• Dress

  A. Black knit dress with pink, brown, and white paisley print; standing collar; softly gathered bodice; long sleeves with three button cuffs; box pleated skirt, top-stitched. B. Black knit tie belt with pink, brown, and white paisley print.

  Tags belt, black, brown, dress, Geoffrey Beene, knit, paisley, pink, white

• Detail of original blouse from front, untucked and open

  D. White silk twill blouse with royal blue polka dots; V-neckline; surplice front closure of hook and eye with snap at waist; kimono cap sleeves; darts at waist and bust; unlined; underarm stains. Original to suit.
  
  Part of four piece ensemble (Object ID #2007.10.13.abcd).

  Tags Adele Simpson, blouse, blue, ensemble, polka dots, royal blue, silk twill, white

• Detail of original blouse from front, untucked and closed

  D. White silk twill blouse with royal blue polka dots; V-neckline; surplice front closure of hook and eye with snap at waist; kimono cap sleeves; darts at waist and bust; unlined; underarm stains. Original to suit.
  
  Part of four piece ensemble (Object ID #2007.10.13.abcd).

  Tags Adele Simpson, blouse, blue, ensemble, polka dots, royal blue, silk twill, white

• Detail of non-original blouse from front

  C. White silk twill blouse with royal blue polka dots; jewel neckline; sleeveless; gathered at waist; bow on left waist; buttons down back. Label: Nicole by Margaret Newman. Not original to the suit, but similar to original blouse.
  
  Part of four piece ensemble (Object ID #2007.10.13.abcd).

  Tags Adele Simpson, blouse, blue, ensemble, polka dots, royal blue, silk twill, white

• Four piece ensemble

  A. Royal blue worsted plain weave wool suit jacket; notched collar with high stance; 3/4 length set-in sleeves; front opening; hook and eye closure under bow at waist; two single welt pockets; lined in white twill with royal blue polka dots; waist length. B. Royal blue worsted plain weave wool suit skirt; straight silhouette; straight waistband; two single welt pockets; center back vent. C. White silk twill blouse with royal blue polka dots; jewel neckline; sleeveless; gathered at waist; bow on left waist; buttons down back. Label: Nicole by Margaret Newman. Not original to the suit, but similar to original blouse. D. White silk twill blouse with royal blue polka dots; V-neckline; surplice front closure of hook and eye with snap at waist; kimono cap sleeves; darts at waist and bust; unlined; underarm stains. Original to suit.
  
  Worn by donor, Joan Urdan, as a going-away suit after her wedding.

  Tags Adele Simpson, blouse, blue, ensemble, jacket, polka dots, royal blue, silk twill, skirt, suit, white, wool, worsted

• Detail of scarf

  Beige with black print silk crepe ensemble. A. Blouse; loose-fitting, tucks into skirt; high neckline with binding, tied at center front; 5 inch front neckline opening; bishop sleeves with 1 inch cuffs; shirttail bottom. B. Straight skirt with black print; back zipper closure; gathered onto waistband; unpressed pleats in front; lined; knee length. C. Scarf; triangular shape; rolled hem.
  
  See Blouse and skirt (Object ID #2000.444.ab) for 360° view of ensemble.

  Tags Adele Simpson, beige, black, blouse, crepe, ensemble, scarf, silk, skirt

• Blouse and skirt

  Beige with black print silk crepe ensemble. A. Blouse; loose-fitting, tucks into skirt; high neckline with binding, tied at center front; 5 inch front neckline opening; bishop sleeves with 1 inch cuffs; shirttail bottom. B. Straight skirt with black print; back zipper closure; gathered onto waistband; unpressed pleats in front; lined; knee length.
  
  Worn with scarf (Object ID #2000.444.c) to form three piece ensemble.

  Tags Adele Simpson, beige, black, blouse, crepe, ensemble, silk, skirt

• Detail of slip skirt

  A. Black silk organza and lace cocktail dress; sweetheart neckline; sleeveless; contour darts at waist; center back zipper closure; lace at bodice center front over shoulders to waist to mid-skirt; organza horizontally tucked to mid-skirt, untucked below lace at mid-skirt; lined in tan ninon; ballerina length. B. Beige silk taffeta slip; spaghetti straps; boned; center back zipper closure; ballerina length.

  Tags Adele Simpson, beige, black, cocktail dress, dress, lace, organza, silk, slip, taffeta

• Cocktail dress

  A. Black silk organza and lace cocktail dress; sweetheart neckline; sleeveless; contour darts at waist; center back zipper closure; lace at bodice center front over shoulders to waist to mid-skirt; organza horizontally tucked to mid-skirt, untucked below lace at mid-skirt; lined in tan ninon; ballerina length. B. Beige silk taffeta slip; spaghetti straps; boned; center back zipper closure; ballerina length.

  Tags Adele Simpson, beige, black, cocktail dress, dress, lace, organza, silk, slip, taffeta

• Gown

  A. Red chiffon gown with black polka dots; gathered scoop neckline; no waist shaping; long sleeves; ankle length; dress is lined, sleeves are sheer; zipper closure in back lining; snaps at back in chiffon; dress is smocked onto binding at neckline. Missing belt.

  Tags Adele Simpson, black, chiffon, gown, polka dots, red

• Mount Mary College fashion design program brochure 1970s

  This brochure provides information about Mount Mary College's fashion design program. It is undated but was likely produced around the 1970s.
  
  To see the entire brochure, click on the pdf file beneath the image (Department brochure_undated.pdf).

  Tags Mount Mary Fashion Department

• Mount Mary College fashion design program brochure 1992

  This brochure provides information about Mount Mary College's fashion design program.

  Tags Mount Mary Fashion Department

• Mount Mary College fashion design program brochure 1990

  This brochure provides information about Mount Mary College's fashion design program.

  Tags Mount Mary Fashion Department

• Mount Mary College fashion design program brochure 1965-1966

  This brochure provides information about Mount Mary College's new fashion design program.

  Tags Mount Mary Fashion Department

• Threads of Flax and Gold brochure

  This brochure provides information about an exhibit, Threads of Flax and Gold, presented by Milwaukee Public Museum and Shop International. The School of Fashion Design at Mount Mary College provided models for the exhibit.
  
  The date range given (1966-1990) is approximate.

  Tags Events, Mount Mary Fashion Department

• Gimbels promotion on the original fashions from Mount Mary 1970

  This document describes a display of clothes designed by Mount Mary College students that was hosted at Gimbels.

  Tags Events, Mount Mary Fashion Department

• Gimbels presents original design fashions from Mount Mary College flyer

  This flyer provides information about a display of clothes designed by Mount Mary College students that was hosted at Gimbels.

  Tags Events, Mount Mary Fashion Department