Mount Mary University Digital Collections

Browse Items (467 total)

  • Black wool crepe ensemble. A. Sheath dress; standing collar with gold braid; straight sleeves; straight skirt with slit up left side seam; ankle length. B. Bolero jacket; scoop neckline; sleeveless; hook and eye closure at center front; heavily beaded with oriental paisley design.
  • Black floral silk matelasse ensemble. Fabric is black ground with pink roses and green stems in a warp print. A. Evening gown; strapless; interior bodice built over a strapless, longline bra; asymmetrical front; straight skirt; ankle length; multiple pleats at kick vent. Worn with wrap (Object ID #1997.237.B).
  • Black floral silk matelasse ensemble. Fabric is black ground with pink roses and green stems in a warp print. A. Evening gown; strapless; interior bodice built over a strapless, longline bra; asymmetrical front; straight skirt; ankle length; multiple pleats at kick vent. B. Wrap; rectangular; lined with wool crepe.
  • Black floral silk matelasse ensemble. Fabric is black ground with pink roses and green stems in a warp print. A. Evening gown; strapless; interior bodice built over a strapless, longline bra; asymmetrical front; straight skirt; ankle length; multiple pleats at kick vent. Worn with wrap (Object ID #1997.237.B).
  • Black ottoman coat; A-line with exaggerated swing; jewel neckline with attached tie; batwing sleeves; two diagonal double welt pockets; no closures; mid-calf length; unlined.
  • Black wool flannel dress; black ground with narrow white stripes; wide notched collar; self bias binding around collar and down side of front; double breasted; four black buttons and bound buttonholes continuing around waistline; set-in 3/4 length sleeves with turned-up cuffs; slim skirt with tucks and vertical bound pockets; 7 1/2 inch long center seam slit for ease in walking; center back seam. Missing a button. Presented in the fall of 1950.
  • Black silk faille fit and flare dress; normal waist; V-shaped neckline; balloon sleeves with darting; uneven hemline skirt, multiple darts; tulip hemline at center front; full evening length.
  • A. Black silk faille fit and flare dress; normal waist; V-shaped neckline; balloon sleeves with darting; uneven hemline skirt, multiple darts; tulip hemline at center front; full evening length. B. Black silk faille waistline sash.
  • Black silk brocade cocktail dress; stemmed rose and leaf motif; Bateau neckline dipping to low "V" in back; 17" long concealed center back zipper, hand-overcast; dolman sleeves with deep gussets; princess style; dropped waistline; self-draping on hip gathered into arch at center front; large self-bow at center back with long pointed and lined streamers; center back slit for ease in walking.
  • Black paisley challis dress; black ground with printed purple paisley; T-shape trapeze shape; mandarin collar; multiple released tucks around collar; puffed sleeves with cuff; flared, knee length skirt; cut on the bias; china silk lining.
  • Black floral print challis dress; Black ground with large, sketchy orchid print; T-shape trapeze dress; cowl neckline with fabric flower at left shoulder; dolman sleeves with zippers at wrists; flared skirt; knee length; lined with china silk.
  • Black faux monkey fur coat; short; overall white markings; lined in black; Label: "The Coat by Trigere". Worn by Hildegarde.
  • A. Black crepe dress; A-line; sleeveless; asymmetrical; rhinestone buttons.

    Worn with jacket (Object ID #1986.16.B) to form two piece ensemble.
  • A. Black crepe dress; A-line; sleeveless; asymmetrical; rhinestone buttons. B. Black crepe jacket; stand-up collar.
  • Black plain weave dress; unusual neckline with deep center front slit; bust darts; big shoulder pads; tucks at the sleeve cap; 3/4 length sleeves with two black buttons on the cuff; waistline has V extensions from bodice; four-piece flared skirt; knee length; center back zipper; lined in black china silk.
  • A. Black interlock dress; jewel collar; sleeveless; two pleats on each shoulder; unfitted at waist; flaps on front hips; center back picked zipper; knee length. B. White and black patent leather belt; white square buckle.
  • Black silk chiffon evening gown; large scale metallic gold floral brocade pattern; A-line; jewel neckline with petal ruffle; bishop sleeves with petal ruffle at wrist; A-line skirt; full evening length; lined with black chiffon.
  • Black wool crepe dress; princess silhouette; jewel neckline; double neck ruffles of silk taffeta set into curved front opening; invisible zipper; straight sleeve with zipper at wrist; three-quarter length sleeves; lined in silk.
  • Black crepe dress; V-neckline; four gore A-line body; slim, long sleeves with zipper at wrist. Originally worn with a patent leather belt.
  • Black wool crepe jumper; asymmetric closure; full button front; yoked above bust; grosgrain bow at top of buttons
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