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  • Crushed velvet evening gown with raglan sleeve detail and back zipper closure. Scoop neck, maxi length hemline.
  • Two-piece skirt dress ensemble. Bias-cut rolled collar tunic with inverted pleat back and paneled front. Button closure at back neckline, seamed cap sleeves. Curved in-seam pockets integrated into princess seams. Button-on half belt and snap closures noted. Underlined with silk organza. Paired with paneled pencil skirt.
  • Pink two-piece, double breasted skirt suit. Paneled jacket, back tied half belt, and notched lapels. ¾ length paneled sleeves. Paired with slightly gathered pencil skirt. All lined. Size 6.
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    Printed chiffon sheath dress with standing collar, back zipper closure, and long set-in sleeves. Red silk lining, size 12.
  • Black wool jersey evening gown; various size brass domes applied to hem and sleeve wrists; jewel collar; dirndl styling; long sleeves; floor length. Worn by Hildegarde. This item was created by Hubert de Givenchy for Nouvelle Boutique.
  • Black and white wool dress; black wool body with white silk insets at collar and cuffs; white notched collar sewn under black V-neckline; "V" is heavily embellished with gold beading, chain, and rhinestones; back shoulder darts; waistline seam falls at natural waist; center back zipper closure; black belt at waist with hook closures in back, attached to gold V at buckle; belt buckle is heavily embellished with gold beading, chain, and clear rinestones as well as tiny pearls; set-in sleeves ending 3.5 inches above wrists, heavily embellished with gold beading, chain, and rinestones; 3.5 inch white silk cuffs that open to outside are attached to black portion of sleeves from the inside; gathered skirt has inseam pockets on both side seams at hips; fully lined.

    Worn by Peg Bradley.
  • One shoulder purple velvet and taffeta gown; shoulder strap on left, built-in corset of black mesh, taffeta over-drape covering the bust and creating a large skirt to the right side, taffeta drape lined in clear polyester mesh to stiffen, left side zipper, bow on shoulder and on right side of skirt at the hip, ankle length. Line across the skirt where it probably draped across a hanger.
  • Fashion illustration of four women in beach wear. Written on the page is “illus #4: high tide” and two of the women are labeled as jill de rocher (2 and 4) and two are labeled as tanya gross (1 and 3). First image is a button down long sleeve and shorts set. Second is a back view of a one piece short sleeved swimsuit with a cutout on the back. Third is a short sleeve and long pants set. Last is a one piece sleeveless swimsuit with a cover up. No year, artist written as “LS”. Black and white pen and marker on construction paper. Measurements: 18 x 12 inches.

    This artwork was featured in the 1990 Fashion Show Program, "Zeitgeist, spirit of the times...". Jill De Rocher was a Mount Mary Fashion Design student, Class of 1980, and Tanya Gross was a Fashion Merchandising student, Class of 1981. Unknown whether they graduated from the program. According to the program, the artist is likely Lih Shyu, who was a Fashion Design major, Class of 1993.
  • Black chiffon evening gown; sweetheart neckline; lace bodice with pink underneath; padded puff sleeves; padded bustline; full skirt; side zipper closure; stiff along hemline; crepe underskirt is weighted. Purchased 2/29/1940. Worn by Hildegarde. This gown was custom-made for Hildegarde at Bergdorf-Goodman
  • Fashion illustration of two women, both in long-sleeved dresses, one belted and one boxy with a hat. Both women are wearing high heeled shoes and the illustration is labeled “Daytime Dresses” with two fabric swatches—one a cerulean blue and one a somewhat shimmering beige. Artist name is Marian Deegan, date is 1980. Mostly black and white with some green, yellow, and peach, pen and pastel on board. Measurements: 11 x 14 inches. Form on back indicates that this design was submitted to the International Ladies' Garment Workers' Union (ILGWU) "America's Next Great Designer Awards".

    Marian Deegan was a Fashion Design major, Class of 1981.
  • Fashion illustration of three women, one in a dress and heels, one in a jogging suit and sneakers, and one in a belted romper and maybe flats. Three fabric swatch sections are included: one that has a black with thin white lines matched with a plain white fabric; one with a grey-green background and a maroon stripe over the center; one of a raspberry colored fabric paired with a cream colored fabric. This is listed as Actionwear and the year is 1980. The artist name is Marian Deegan. Mostly black and white with some green, yellow, and tan, pen and pastel on board. Measurements: 11 x 14 inches. Form on back indicates that this design was submitted to the International Ladies' Garment Workers' Union (ILGWU) "America's Next Great Designer Awards".

    Marian Deegan was a Fashion Design major, Class of 1981.
  • Fashion illustration of two women in suits, the first a double breasted skirt suit and the second a more relaxed open front jacket skirt suit with a matching hat. Each women is wearing heels. Two swatches are included: one with a dusky pink matched with a deep brown, the other with a reddish purple paired with a grey fabric. The artist name is Marian Deegan and the year is 1980. Mostly black and white with some green, orange, and peach, pen and pastel on board. Measurements: 11 x 14 inches. Form on back indicates that this design was submitted to the International Ladies' Garment Workers' Union (ILGWU) "America's Next Great Designer Awards".

    Marian Deegan was a Fashion Design major, Class of 1981.
  • Fashion illustration of three women wearing dressing gowns. Two are long sleeved with ties in the middle and one is cinched in the middle with ruffled off the shoulder sleeves and sheer front section. A clipping of Brooke Shields is on the side of the board, possibly taken from the 1981 Time Magazine article “The 80s Look.” It is labeled Intimate and Home Apparel. The artist name is Marian Deegan and the year is 1980. Mostly black and white with some green, orange, and peach, pen and pastel on board. Measurements: 11 x 14 inches. Form on back indicates that this design was submitted to the International Ladies' Garment Workers' Union (ILGWU) "America's Next Great Designer Awards".

    Marian Deegan was a Fashion Design major, Class of 1981.
  • Fashion illustration of a woman wearing an off the shoulder, flowy dress cinched at the waist and high heels. The image is labeled Disco and there is a swatch for fabric that is a gold-orange with dark stripes and floral embroidery. The artist name is Marian Deegan and the year is 1980. Mostly black and white with some green, orange, and peach, pen and pastel on board. Measurements: 11 x 14 inches. Form on back indicates that this design was submitted to the International Ladies' Garment Workers' Union (ILGWU) "America's Next Great Designer Awards".

    Marian Deegan was a Fashion Design major, Class of 1981.
  • Fashion illustration of two women in coats. Mostly black and white with some green, pen and pastel on board. On the left is a long coat with textured collar, pockets, and sleeve ends. On the right is a waist length coat with large labels and visible buttons, paired with a pleated skirt. Both wear heels. There are two swatches: one is a plain brown fabric, one is a grouping of grey fabric, multicolored tweed, and a lighter brown fabric. The artist name is Marian Deegan and the year is 1980. Measurements: 11 x 14 inches. Form on back indicates that this design was submitted to the International Ladies' Garment Workers' Union (ILGWU) "America's Next Great Designer Awards".

    Marian Deegan was a Fashion Design major, Class of 1981.
  • Fashion illustration of two women in “dressy dresses” which are both long sleeved and calf length. Mostly black and white with some green and yellow, pen and pastels on board. The first has lace at the neck and a thin belted waist. The second has a large bow at the neck and a thicker belted waist. There are two swatch areas: one is a blue grey and one is a peacock-colored fabric paired with a back fabric. Artist name is Marian Deegan and year is 1980. Measurements are 11 x 14 inches. Form on back indicates that this design was submitted to the International Ladies' Garment Workers' Union (ILGWU) "America's Next Great Designer Awards".

    Marian Deegan was a Fashion Design major, Class of 1981.
  • Fashion illustration of three women in “sportswear” with three fabric swatches. Mostly black and white with some green, pen and pastel on board. The first is wearing a wide neck top with a line of cutouts above the bust and a pleated skirt at the waist. The second is in a long sleeved sweater and shorts and a sweatband. The third is in a short sleeved button down dress with trim at the neckline, shoulders, and down the buttons. First swatch is grey brown and grey with darker stripes. Second is white fabric with a dark teal layered over. The third is a white with maroon stripe fabric with white over it. The artist name is Marian Deegan and the year is 1980. Measurements: 11 x 4 inches. Form on back indicates that this design was submitted to the International Ladies' Garment Workers' Union (ILGWU) "America's Next Great Designer Awards".

    Marian Deegan was a Fashion Design major, Class of 1981.
  • Black straw hat; deep cloche type crown; 5 inch brim; brim caught up on one side with feather. Label: "Del Fontaine, 13 Rye Royale, Paris".

    Worn by a member of the House or Kohler families.
  • Black velvet picture hat; soft crown; large brim down on right front, up on left front; silk taffeta ribbon overlapped on brim; large ostrich plume across brim; label inside: "delle Donne -Paris -New York", covered by the label "Walker, Hotel Astor, Milwaukee".

    Worn by a member of the Kohler family.
  • Silver leather slingback pumps; 1.5 inch heel; leather gathered over top of foot decorated with crescent-shaped rhinestone ornament. Appear never worn. A. Right shoe. B. Left shoe.

    Belonged to Peg Bradley.
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