Browse Items (49 total)

• Two piece ensemble

  Navy blue and white horizontal striped jersey ensemble. A. Dress; jewel neckline; short set-in sleeves; straight, unfitted cut; knee length; lined in white muslin; center back zipper. B. Shawl; 14 inches wide and 70 inches long. Almost certainly Bill Blass for Maurice Rentner.
  
  Worn by Peg Bradley.

  Tags Bill Blass, dress, ensemble, jersey, Maurice Rentner, navy blue, Peg Bradley, shawl, stripes, white

• Two piece ensemble

  A. White jersey blouse; long sleeves; criss-cross bodice. B. White jersey skirt; gathered to 2 inch waistband.
  
  Worn by Lynn Fontanne. Donor was the niece of Lynn Fontanne and Alfred Lunt.

  Tags 1970s, 1980s, blouse, ensemble, jersey, Lynn Fontanne, skirt, white

• Evening gown

  Black matte jersey evening gown; high front neckline; floating panels from neckline.
  
  Worn by Lynn Fontanne. Purchased at the auction of Lynn Fontanne's estate using funds from Mount Mary alumnae.

  Tags 1950s, 1960s, black, evening gown, jersey, Lynn Fontanne, matte

• Evening gown

  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.

  Tags 1960s, belt, black, evening gown, gold, jersey, mermaid, Norman Norell, satin, sequins

• Dress

  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.

  Tags 1960s, 1970s, blue, dress, jersey, Norman Norell

• Dress

  Black jersey dress; boat neckline with cartridge pleating along edge; gathered waist yoke; full gathered skirt; knee length; 3/4 length set-in sleeves; side metal zipper closure. This item was created by Norman Norell for Traina-Norell fashion house.

  Tags 1940s, 1950s, black, dress, jersey, Norman Norell, Traina-Norell

• Underdress without jacket or blouse

  C. Heathered gray underdress; skirt with attached bodice; bodice of gray china silk; jewel neckline; sleeveless; modified princess line; skirt of heathered gray double knit jersey with multiple darts at waistline; straight silhouette; knee length.
  
  Worn with jacket (Object ID #2008.09.03.a) and blouse (Object ID #2008.09.03.b) to form three piece ensemble.
  
  Worn by Peg Bradley.

  Tags double knit, gray, jersey, Norman Norell, underdress

• Blouse and underdress without jacket

  B. Dark green double knit pique jersey blouse; standing collar; sleeveless; separating zipper at center back; hip length; lined in dark green china silk. C. Heathered gray underdress; skirt with attached bodice; bodice of gray china silk; jewel neckline; sleeveless; modified princess line; skirt of heathered gray double knit jersey with multiple darts at waistline; straight silhouette; knee length.
  
  Worn with jacket (Object ID #2008.09.03.a) to form three piece ensemble.
  
  Worn by Peg Bradley.

  Tags dark green, double knit, gray, jersey, Norman Norell, overblouse, underdress

• Three piece ensemble

  A. Heathered gray double knit pique jersey jacket; roll collar; center front opening with 4 plastic buttons and bound buttonholes; single welt pockets on hips; Princess seams; long set-in sleeves, dark green faux under-cuff; lined in gray silk broadcloth. Coffee stains on the left front and sleeve cuff. B. Dark green double knit pique jersey blouse; standing collar; sleeveless; separating zipper at center back; hip length; lined in dark green china silk. C. Heathered gray underdress; skirt with attached bodice; bodice of gray china silk; jewel neckline; sleeveless; modified princess line; skirt of heathered gray double knit jersey with multiple darts at waistline; straight silhouette; knee length.
  
  Worn by Peg Bradley.

  Tags 1950s, 1960s, dark green, double knit, ensemble, gray, jacket, jersey, Norman Norell, overblouse, underdress

• Day dress

  Pink jersey sheath dress; jewel neckline; straight sleeves with two buttons at cuffs; attached softly gathered waist sash which ties in bow at center front; two patch pockets at hip.

  Tags 1960s, 1970s, day dress, dress, jersey, Norman Norell, pink

• Day dress

  Red jersey chemise dress; mock turtleneck; front and back yoke; straight sleeves with zipper closures; straight skirt; mock pocket flaps at hips; floor length.

  Tags 1960s, 1970s, day dress, dress, jersey, Norman Norell, red

• Dress

  Child's green and coral jersey polo shirt dress; johnny collar; coral short sleeves; white horizontal stripe; green A-line skirt.

  Tags 1980s, childrenswear, coral, dress, Florence Eiseman, green, jersey, polo shirt

• Head wrap

  Orange jersey head wrap; bag style hat with two long ties.

  Tags 1960s, 1970s, Bonnie Cashin, head wrap, jersey, orange

• Dress

  Brown striped jersey dress; stripes are orange, green, and dark brown; bateau neckline; gathered shoulder seams with elastic; straight long sleeves; two parabola pockets at hips; knee length.
  
  Worn with cape (Object ID #1980.105.A) to form two piece ensemble.

  Tags 1970s, Bonnie Cashin, dress, jersey, rust, stripes

• Two piece ensemble

  A. Rust colored wool flannel cape; suede Nehru collar; double ties at neck; puffed shoulders; slits for arms; two pockets; suede trim; unlined; above the knee length. B. Brown striped jersey dress; stripes are orange, green, and dark brown; bateau neckline; gathered shoulder seams with elastic; straight long sleeves; two parabola pockets at hips; knee length.

  Tags 1970s, Bonnie Cashin, brown, cape, dress, ensemble, jersey, rust, stripes, wool flannel

• Dress

  B. Olive green jersey shift dress; center back closure bound with suede; wrap-around collar with dog leash clip at center front; long sleeves; knee length.
  
  Worn with jacket (Object ID #1991.46.A) to form two piece ensemble.

  Tags Bonnie Cashin, brown, jacket, jersey, olive green, suede

• Two piece ensemble

  A. Brown suede boxy jacket; turn-screw front closure; parabola pockets; short sleeves cut in one with coat. B. Olive green jersey shift dress; center back closure bound with suede; wrap-around collar with dog leash clip at center front; long sleeves; knee length.

  Tags 1950s, 1960s, Bonnie Cashin, brown, dress, ensemble, jacket, jersey, olive green, suede

• Two piece ensemble

  A. Nubby tan and white striped plain weave linen coat; unlined; button front; leather trim; split sides. B. White jersey blouse; mock turtle neck.

  Tags 1960s, blouse, Bonnie Cashin, coat, ensemble, jersey, linen, tan, white

• Two piece ensemble

  A. Brown leather bloomers; elastic at waist and knees; lined in hot pink silk. B. Brown jersey hooded blouse; leather trim.

  Tags 1960s, bloomers, blouse, Bonnie Cashin, ensemble, hood, jersey, leather

• Dress

  A. Pale pink, blue, and tan striped jersey dress; elasticized waist; shirred front and sleeves. B. Pink jersey head wrap with pink suede ties. C. Tan leather belt.

  Tags 1970s, belt, blue, Bonnie Cashin, dress, head wrap, jersey, leather, pink, suede, tan