Mount Mary University Digital Collections

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  • A. Off-white silk shantung dress in beige and brown geometric print; sleeveless; two bows at center front neckline; flat bow at center front waistline; pleated and draped skirt; underlined in white silk taffeta. B. Off-white silk shantung jacket in beige and brown geometric print; round Peter Pan collar with ties under collar to form bow; 3/4 length set-in cuffed sleeves; additional panel of white silk taffeta with 3 rows of horsehair in back; lined in silk taffeta; mink trim at bottom; short length.
  • A. Navy blue and white print brocade dress; large round collar with red knit trim; short sleeves; front panel skirt; 3 inch wide navy and red attached belt. B. Navy blue and white print brocade jacket; collarless; 3/4 length sleeves; hip length.

    This item was created by Ronald Amey for Burke-Amey.
  • Taupe wool/rayon knit ensemble. A. Sheath dress; black knit geometric design; mandarin collar; 3 black knit I-cord frog closures at center front neckline; cap sleeves; peg skirt; maxi length. B. Jacket; cardigan style; V-shaped neckline; 2 black knit I-cord frog closures at center front waistline; straight sleeves with black patterned cuffs; black patterned neck edge and hemline. From Adolfo's Fall 1975 Ready-to-Wear collection.
  • Black and white large scale houndstooth check wool double knit ensemble. A. Suit jacket; Chanel style; V-shaped neckline with lace edging threaded black satin ribbon; 2 functioning and 2 mock pockets with lace and ribbon trim; 3 gold tone button closure; straight sleeves with lace, ribbon, and button cuffs. B. Suit skirt; wrap-around; lace and ribbon trim; knee length. Likely from Adolfo's Spring 1985 Ready to Wear Collection.
  • A. Burgundy wool bouclé yarn knitted coat; plaid created with white and gray horizontal and vertical threads; standing collar with black mink fur trim; mink trim down front and around cuffs at wrists; four patch pockets with yellow metal buttons; unlined; mid-calf length. B. Burgundy wool bouclé yarn knitted skirt; plaid created with white and gray horizontal and vertical threads; elastic waistband; knee length.

    Worn by donor, Janet Falk.
  • A. White printed cotton/lycra blouse with all-over brown spots; deep V-neckline; sleeveless cap sleeves, square at bottom; 6 inch wide attached bias band to form small waistline. B. White printed cotton/lycra skirt with all-over brown spots; gathered onto waistband; pockets in side seams; side zipper closure.
  • A. Black jersey dress; magenta shoulders and sleeve tops; A-line silhouette; jewel neckline; long set-in sleeves; hand-picked center back zipper closure; fully lined; mid-calf length; black Halston label. B. Black double cloth wool coat; magenta shoulders and sleeve tops; black wing collar; long set-in sleeves with one button closure at wrists; 3 black button center front closure; inside is magenta; not lined; Hong-Kong finished seams; mid-calf length; Halston label was removed.

    The donor, Juanita Wehner Bruns, graduated from Mount Mary College, Class of 1963. From Halston's Fall/Winter 1981 Ready to Wear collection.
  • A. Peach silk chiffon sheath underdress; narrow spaghetti straps; straight skirt; full evening length; lined; rolled hem. B. Peach silk chiffon with gold damask caftan overdress; jewel neckline; mid-calf length in front, full length in back; rolled hem; gold overcast finish on neck and sleeves.

    From Oscar de la Renta's Spring/Summer 1983 collection.
  • Red orange and white double cloth ensemble; A. Coat; slim-fitted raglan sleeves; red orange and white houndstooth; reversible to solid color; solid color on cuffs. B. Houndstooth check double cloth skirt; A-line.
  • A. Black jersey dress; magenta shoulders and sleeve tops; A-line silhouette; jewel neckline; long set-in sleeves; hand-picked center back zipper closure; fully lined; mid-calf length; black Halston label. B. Black double cloth wool coat; magenta shoulders and sleeve tops; black wing collar; long set-in sleeves with one button closure at wrists; 3 black button center front closure; inside is magenta; not lined; Hong-Kong finished seams; mid-calf length; Halston label was removed.

    The donor, Juanita Wehner Bruns, graduated from Mount Mary College, Class of 1963. From Halston's Fall/Winter 1981 Ready to Wear collection.
  • Dark navy blue silk tissue taffeta evening ensemble. A. Wrap-around blouse; V-neck; narrow shawl collar; long Dolman sleeves with unusual seaming; long wrap ties thread through opening in blouse; completely hand finished and over-cast. B. Skirt; stitched-down inverted pleats at center front and back; Triangular shaped back yoke has covered button/loop closure, one button is missing; Hand finished; Unlined; Full evening length. Worn by Valentina.
  • Mauve pink silk chiffon ensemble. A. Evening gown; long torso with bands of ostrich feathers on skirt; sleeveless; neckline dips to low V in back; trimmed with band of rhinestones and bugle beads. B. Silk organza capelet; banded with ostrich feathers; lined with silk chiffon; dirty. Performance ensemble worn by Hildegarde.
  • Off-white lurex velvet evening ensemble. A. Gown; A-line; sleeveless; French darts; floor length. B. Capelet; cocoon style; 3/4 length sleeves. Performance ensemble worn by Hildegarde.
  • Pale green silk chiffon evening ensemble; A. Gown; attached flowing back panel; bodice completely covered in silver bugle beads; spaghetti straps; sewn-in brassiere. B. Scarf. Performance ensemble worn by Hildegarde. Refurbished by Charles Kleibacker for September 25, 1982 show at Mount Mary.
  • A. Royal blue wool evening gown; small cowl collar; sleeveless; hand-picked zipper closure; straight skirt hanging from yoke bodice; long slit asymmetrically placed in skirt front. B. Royal blue and magenta wool cape; royal blue front, magenta back; small cap sleeves; very full. Performance ensemble worn by Hildegarde.
  • White silk chiffon evening ensemble. A. Gown; V-neckline front and back; fitted body flowing to full skirt. B. Cape; clear crystal droplet beading; buttons in front; very dirty. Worn by Hildegarde.
  • White and deep purple striped silk broadcloth evening ensemble. A. Gown; high collar neckline; long slim sleeves; cut on bias to create diagonal strip; straight silhouette ending in eleven inch flounce; back zipper closure; ankle length. B. Scarf; bias cut; 125 inches long. Custom made for Hildegarde as a performance gown.
  • Magenta rayon matte jersey evening ensemble. A. Gown; low neckline and back; spaghetti straps; two layers of shorter jersey on the right side with undulating hemline; asymmetric cut. B. Cloak; high neckline; open-style 3/4 length sleeves that widen, then are tacked up; shorter in front to waistline; cascades down to hemline; slight train. Worn by Hildegarde.
  • Lavender under burgundy silk chiffon evening ensemble. A. Gown; bias cut; beige spaghetti straps. B. Poncho; bias cut; deep V-neckline in front and back; open at sides. Worn with scarf (Object ID #2002.84.15.C) to from three piece evening ensemble. Worn by Hildegarde.
  • Peacock blue plush knit pile evening ensemble. A. Gown; V-neckline; long bishop sleeves; empire waistline; center front zipper closure; light blue silk crepe bodice, gathers into shoulder yoke; Peacock blue knit pile A-line skirt; floor length. B. Bolero jacket; jewel neckline; long bishop sleeves; center front hook and eye closure; lined in light blue silk crepe.

    Note from Sister Aloyse Hessburg: "Blue knit pile fabric by Borg Textile Group, a Wisconsin industry. They challenged the senior class in 1970 to create garments 'for a winter evening' using their fabric. Christee selected this fabric (at that time the most flexible of their line) and used the silk fabric bodice and lining of silk crepe. The fur closure hooks were the only available on short notice. (Industry would have had time to get correct size and color.) In a way - industry and Mount Mary College were promoting the possibility fo using Borg Textiles to the Wisconsin public."
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