Mount Mary University Digital Collections

Browse Items (637 total)

  • Black smooth leather oxford shoes; stitching across top of shoes; 1.5 inch chunky stacked heel. A. Right shoe. B. Left shoe. Worn with habit (2008.01.01.a-h).

    Worn by Sister M. Jovanna.
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  • Child's navy blue cotton romper; red criss-cross shoulder straps attach with pearl buttons; red bloomer-style back.
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  • Child's red cotton velveteen jumper; A-line; scoop neckline; sleeveless; button closures at shoulders; felt daisy and rose appliqués at hemline; knee length.
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  • Child's blue cotton gabardine romper; jewel neckline; buttons at shoulders; sleeveless; appliqué of red train with white wheels across front bodice; short shorts with straight legs.
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  • Child's royal blue cotton piqué fit and flare dress; normal waistline; keyhole neckline with white piqué binding; plunging center back with large white piqué bow; sleeveless; gathered skirt; white piqué bell flower appliqués; knee length.

    Designed by Sandra Martinez and woven by Wence Martinez.
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  • Child's mint green cotton chambray romper; jewel neckline; sleeveless; bloomer-style bottom gathered to waistband; center back zipper closure.
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  • Child's white cotton piqué A-line jumper; scoop neckline; one pearl button center back closure with slit; sleeveless; adjustable half-belt with pearl buttons at side front; above the knee length skirt; red number "7" brown geometric braid applied at hemline.
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  • Child's red linen vest; V-shaped neckline; sleeveless; three pearl button center front closure; belt buttons at back, white and gray embroidered half circles on red ground.
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  • Child's navy blue and white gingham cotton dress; sleeveless; white cotton cowl-type collar, red flower and green leaves appliqué; four box pleats at center front; A-line skirt; center back zipper closure; bias cut self-fabric ties form bow at center back.
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  • Child's white cotton piqué dress; sleeveless; sailor collar edged in blue cotton eyelet; bow at center front; body of dress is moderately gathered; center back zipper closure; self-fabric ties form bow at center back.
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  • Child's white plain weave cotton sun dress; red and white polka dots on shoulder straps; front yoke straps with pearl button closure at center front; body of dress gathered with tulip appliqués at front sides; inseam pockets; center back zipper closure; self-fabric ties form bow at center back.
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  • Child's red corduroy ensemble. A. Vest; V-neckline; front opening with no closures; sleeveless; faux flap pockets; lined in red cotton. B. Skirt; straight waistband; zipper front with gold snap closure; gathers at back with elastic waistband; mid-calf length; unlined.
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  • White curly lambswool cape; stand-up collar; fully lined with tie-dyed silk satin; skin is detaching from lining; several small tears throughout.

    Designed by Cindy Gefke, member of Mount Mary's first Fashion design graduating class in 1969. The coat was purchased by Judy Klemensrud of the New York Times, who gave it to her friend, donor Aileen Ryan.
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  • A. Blue wool crepe dress; cowl collar; short kimono sleeves; modified princess seams; six gored skirt; mini length. B. Blue wool crepe belt.

    Made by Mount Mary Fashion student Kay Richter Bogust.
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  • White polyester crepe evening gown; jewel neckline; short kimono cap sleeves; draped in front to center of midriff; scalloped oval appliqué in center of midriff; center of appliqué decorated with clear and silver bugle beads and large rhinestone pin; waistline rises in front, falls in back; darting at back bodice; hand-picked zipper; straight skirt; slit at back hem; ankle length; lined in white polyester. Zipper teeth have given out.

    Made by Sister Aloyse Hessburg for her Master's project at Drexel University in 1965.
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  • A. Black wool twill worsted nun's habit; jewel neckline; shoulder yoke; large sleeves with turned-back cuffs; 2 black safety pin closure; 8 tucks into shoulder yoke; unfitted waist; ankle length. B. Black herringbone weave, possibly nylon, cinture belt; hook and eye closures in front under flap. C. Black cotton slip; scoop neckline; sleeveless; princess seams; right inseam pocket; knee length. D. White plain weave cotton forehead cover; rectangle; two pairs of ties on short ends. E. White starched cotton wimple; two connected rectangles; two ties; tied at top of head and pinned in back, making two horizontal pleats at neck across shoulders; should have vertical fold lines in front when worn. F. Black worsted wool veil; white starched linen underveil glued to front underside; connects with snaps at back underside; veil pinned at center front forehead to forehead cover. G. Nine straight pins with black or white heads; used to pin veil to forehead cover. H. White polyester knitted skullcap; worn under veil.

    This style of habit was worn by Sister M. Jovanna and all School Sisters of Notre Dame before 1964.
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  • Medium pink silk cloqué evening cape; quilted fabric; all-over swirling pattern; lined in pink silk taffeta; openings for arms; dips in slight "V" at center back; small train; soiled at back hem; fading throughout. Designer unknown.
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  • Light steel blue double knit ensemble. A. Dress; jewel collar; plain short sleeves; raglan-style yoke at front and back of bodice; insets below each sleeve, extending through waist seam and into straight, fitted skirt; mandarin-style closure at left front yoke seam with four carved wooden buttons, self-fabric loops, and snap at neck; zipper closure in left front inset seam; side seam pockets; fully lined; knee length.

    Worn with cape (Object ID #2006.01.14.b) to form two piece ensemble.

    Made by Mount Mary Fashion student Donna Boehm.
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  • Light steel blue double knit ensemble. A. Dress; jewel collar; plain short sleeves; raglan-style yoke at front and back of bodice; insets below each sleeve, extending through waist seam and into straight, fitted skirt; mandarin-style closure at left front yoke seam with four carved wooden buttons, self-fabric loops, and snap at neck; zipper closure in left front inset seam; side seam pockets; fully lined; knee length. B. Cape; funnel collar; mandarin-style closure at left front with four carved wooden buttons; front and back have matching center insets, front is open along these seams below chest level; fully lined; just past elbow length.

    Made by Mount Mary Fashion student Donna Boehm.
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  • Mustard yellow, gray, and white abstract warp print silk taffeta ensemble. A. Cocktail dress; halter neckline; standing collar; sleeveless with cut-back armhole; fitted bodice with bust and waist darts; covered button closure at back neck; back of bodice is cut-out to 2 inches above waistline seam; flared skirt; short length; couture techniques. B. Belt; wide with large bow; 4 hook and eye closures.

    Created by the designer, Karen Claffey, during her junior year at Mount Mary College in 1969.
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