Mount Mary University Digital Collections

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  • Child's white cotton/polyester blend dress; A-line; sleeveless; scoop neckline; two buttons at each shoulder; 4 silk tassels on front, going from long to short: black, red, green, and yellow; attached half belt in back with one button closure.

    This dress has features similar to Florence Eiseman's "Functional Fashions" line for children with disabilities from the early 1960s. It is unknown if this dress was officially part of that line or merely uses similar design elements.
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  • A. Pink silk shantung dress; overlaid with very heavy, elaborate, 3-dimensional cream cotton machine lace; bateau neckline; fitted bodice; sleeveless; natural waistline; gathered skirt; knee length. B. Pink silk taffeta half-slip; white grosgrain ribbon waistband; center back zipper closure; knee length. D. Pink silk shantung tie belt; 66 inches long.

    Worn with stole (Object ID #1990.251.c) to form four piece ensemble.
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  • A. Black and gold jersey sequined evening gown; fitted bodice covered in gold sequins; standing collar; long sleeves; zipper closure at back; long gathered skirt; sequins at hemline; variation of a "Mermaid" gown. B. Black satin belt.
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  • Pink sequined evening gown; empire style; standing collar; short sleeves; full evening length; attached wide pink satin belt under bust; "Mermaid", completely hand-sequined.
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  • Ivory floral print silk dress; print is sprays of pink cut panne velvet flowers; open notched collar; 3/4 length cuffed sleeves; cummerbund waistline; very full skirt with tiny pleats at waistline. This item was created by Norman Norell for Traina-Norell fashion house.
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  • A. Light pink silk chiffon evening gown; fit and flare; natural waistline; two belt loops; halter neckline with attached bias scarf; sleeveless; very full gathered skirt; full evening length. B. Light pink silk underdress; fit and flare skirt; strapless; camisole bodice; full evening length. This evening gown could be styled many ways. This item was created by Norman Norell for Traina-Norell fashion house.
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  • A. Black wool A-line dress; jewel neckline; 7 very large rhinestone buttons and bound buttonholes asymmetrical front closure; closure runs from right shoulder to left hemline; straight sleeves; knee length; lined with china silk; several rhinestones missing from buttons. B. Black wool belt.
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  • White crepe blouse; convertible collar; center front opening, 3 white shell buttons and 2 snaps; bishop sleeves, 2 buttons at cuffs; lined in same fabric; hip length.

    Worn by Peg Bradley.
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  • Light pink silk faille blouse; Peter Pan collar; center back zipper closure; straight sleeves with 1 button cuffs; banded bottom.
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  • Yellow silk twill blouse; Peter Pan collar; 5 covered button/bound buttonhole center front closures; bodice gathered onto banded bottom; long sleeves; part of left sleeve has come unstitched.
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  • Red wool double knit blouse; mock turtleneck; short sleeves; fully lined; back zipper closure.
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  • Black wool double knit A-line dress; standing collar; multiple rhinestone flowerette buttons down left shoulder seam and left side seam forming closure; sleeveless; attached 2 inch wrap-around belt; full length gown; lined with china silk; many rhinestones missing from buttons.
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  • Bright red orange interlock jersey evening gown; A-line; bateau neckline in front with very deep scoop neckline in back; sleeves have square armscye; wrist length; long skirt; attached 2 inch wide self-fabric tie belt; lined in china silk.
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  • White and pink floral print silk tissue taffeta cocktail dress; shirtwaist style; natural waistline; short sleeves composed of diagonal tucks at corner of one-piece gussets; pink roses are hand-appliqued on bodice to match print; full skirt, many knife pleats into waist seam; mid-calf length; attached interior crinoline. Two belt loops with no belt. This item was created by Norman Norell for Traina-Norell fashion house.
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  • Deep blue jersey dress; V-neckline; zipper closure down front; self-fabric tie at front neckline; princess seaming; 3/4 length kimono sleeves; pockets in princess seam; A-line skirt; mid-calf length; not lined.
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  • White nubby wool day dress; straight cut; sleeveless; button/bound buttonhole closures up back; lined in white silk; knee length
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  • Off-white silk crepe blouse; rolled collar, bias cut; bound button closure up center back; 2 single welt pockets; sleeveless; hip length.
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  • A. Dark burgundy plain weave linen sheath dress; bateau neckline; sleeveless; double-breasted with 6 working buttons closure; knee length.

    Worn with shawl (Object ID #1990.253.b) to form two piece ensemble.
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  • 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.
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  • 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.
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