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Detail of back collar opening
A. Navy blue and white print brocade dress; large round collar with red knit trim; short sleeves; front panel skirt; 3 inch wide navy and red attached belt.
Worn with jacket (Object ID #1976.187.b) to form two piece ensemble.
This item was created by Ronald Amey for Burke-Amey. -
Detail of back of belt to display closures
Ivory silk twill fit and flare dress; natural waistline; large ruffled collar continues down to waistline; long straight sleeves with cuffs; double belt criss-crosses at center front and secures in back with covered snaps; gathered skirt; mid-calf length; underlined with silk organiza. -
Detail of back of dress and belt
Beige with brown spatter print silk ensemble. A. Fit and flare dress; normal waist, halter neckline, center back nylon zipper. Halter has a front slit with a reverse, skirt is gathered. Unlined, knee length. E. Belt latches in back with hook and eyes and snap closure. Small, flat bow. Used for Valentina's famous "Quick change" routine.
Goes with coat (Object ID #1995.382.B), jacket (Object ID #1995.382.C), and wrap (Object ID #1995.382.D) to form five piece ensemble. -
Detail of back waistband of pants
Black silk shantung 3 piece ensemble. A. Suit jacket; tuxedo collar; triple top-stitching; princess seaming from shoulder; patch pockets; gold button and chain closure. B. Blouse; sleeveless; 5 gold button closure; banded self-fabric trim with triple top-stitching at neck edge, center front opening, and armscye; 2 patch pockets. C. Suit pants; double pleats; high-rise shaped waistband with belt loops; front fly closure.
Worn by Florence Eiseman. -
Detail of back without belt
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.
Worn with belt (Object ID #2012.07.01.b).
Created by the designer, Karen Claffey, during her junior year at Mount Mary College in 1969.Tags belt, cocktail dress, dress, gray, Karen Claffey, Mount Mary, silk taffeta, student, white, yellow -
Detail of bandeau top without blouse - front
Olive green silk taffeta ensemble with white and khaki colored polka dots. C. Bandeau top; circle of fabric. -
Detail of bandeau top without blouse - side
Olive green silk taffeta ensemble with white and khaki colored polka dots. C. Bandeau top; circle of fabric. -
Detail of belt from back
A. Very pale green silk charmeuse evening gown; Bateau neckline at center front; plunging neckline at center back; sleeveless; bias cut skirt, fitted over hips and flared below; small tear at back near snap closures. B. Pale green silk charmeuse belt; large flower decoration in pink, light purple, and green.
The belt here has been rearranged so the flower is in the back.
Worn by Julilly House Kohler. -
Detail of blouse
Gold silk blouse; horizontal rows of decorations of gold and silver embroidery, gold sequins, and gold beads; Wide scoop neckline; short cap sleeves; cropped top ends just below the bust; strands of gold beaded fringe at hem; back gold button closures, large single rhinestone, and loops. -
Detail of blouse untucked
Light blue silk noil ensemble. A. Blouse; jewel neckline; sleeveless; center back zipper closure; lined in light blue china silk; hip length. B. Straight skirt; gathered into straight waistband; side zipper closure; lined in light blue china silk; knee length.
Worn by donor, Janet Falk. -
Detail of blouse where tie snaps on
C. Pale yellow silk crepe blouse; jewel neckline; sleeveless; darts into collar; covered buttons on shoulder. D. Pale yellow silk crepe tie; snaps onto back neckline of blouse; 76 inches by 2.5 inches. -
Detail of blouse/bodysuit
C. Multicolored striped blouse; standing collar; insert trim of mint green; long sleeves; attached white knit panty with snap closure between legs.
Worn with jacket (Object ID #1986.255.a) and skirt (Object ID #1986.255.b) to form three piece ensemble. -
Detail of blue ribbons on crinoline
Off-white cotton wedding dress with cotton lace trim; natural waistline; bateau neckline; short sleeves; pin tucking on sleeves, bust, and long vertical panels on skirt; very full skirt with deep pleats; linen bows down center back are attached over center back zipper with snaps; heavily embellished with cotton lace appliqué along neckline, at empire waist, around natural waistline, and down vertical panels on skirt; interior tulle crinoline. No label.
Worn by donor Constance Busch (neé Coburn) for her first marriage to Gordon Stuart on June 11, 1960. -
Detail of bodice with ascot undone and to the sides
Light green silk brocade coatdress; 14th century Italian "Bizarre" pattern in black, brown, green, pink, and beige, outlined in gold metallic thread; hidden button front closure; large self-fabric covered buttons on sleeves and pocket tabs; princess line; very large skirt; attached black silk taffeta lined ascot; motifs are perfectly matched across seams; mini length. -
Detail of bolero lining
B. White quilted wool bolero jacket; short sleeves; center front black plastic zipper closure; black satin trim around neckline, sleeves, and hem; wavy hemline at back; black and white gingham lining; peplum type shape at back.
Worn with jumpsuit (Object ID #2014.09.01.a) to form two piece ensemble. -
Detail of button at base of jacket
A. White cotton sheath dress with gold carnation print; scoop neckline; sleeveless. B. White cotton jacket with gold carnation print; one button at neck; long sleeves; hip length.
Worn by Lynn Fontanne. Purchased at the auction of Lynn Fontanne's estate using funds from Mount Mary alumnae. -
Detail of button hasp under collar
Navy blue, white, red, and yellow houndstooth wool twill coat; roll collar; double-breasted with 12 navy plastic button closure; one-piece long sleeves; princess line; slash double welt pockets at hips; knee length. -
Detail of button on back collar of jacket
Gray wool flannel ensemble. A. Dark gray jacket; boxy; notched collar, faced upper; button at center back; one inch fabric tie under collar that laps over and buttons with 1.5 inch diameter silver button; button has Russian style crest design; two double welt pockets with flaps at hipline; straight sleeve with turned back cuff. -
Detail of buttons
Detail to show buttons on dress. The buttons were designed and made by Sister Rosemarita Huebner, SSND.
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Detail of buttons on evening gown
A. Green and black silk satin evening gown; empire waistline; green silk satin bodice and half inch straps; button/loop with zipper closure at left side; black Peg skirt with right side seam slit; full length.
Worn with jacket (Object ID #1997.287.B) to form two piece ensemble.