Browse Items (1977 total)

• Turban

  Tan silk chiffon turban draped over structured form; pointed top.
  
  Worn by Lynn Fontanne. Purchased at the auction of Lynn Fontanne's estate using funds from Mount Mary alumnae.

  Tags hat, Lynn Fontanne, silk chiffon, Simone Minon, tan, turban

• Dressing gown

  Dark brown wool jersey dressing gown; crescent shapes in metallic thread woven into fabric throughout; pointed collar; long sleeves with 3.35 inch turned-back cuffs; lined at front edges and collar with red wool jersey; very full; floor length.
  
  Worn by Lynn Fontanne. Donor was the niece of Lynn Fontanne and Alfred Lunt.

  Tags dark brown, dressing gown, Lynn Fontanne, wool jersey

• Cape

  Black brushed silk cape; stand up collar; 2 button and loop closure; lining ripping. Worn with matching three piece ensemble (Object ID #1983.193.abc).
  
  Worn by Lynn Fontanne. This cape was probably made by Lynn Fontanne. Donor was the niece of Lynn Fontanne and Alfred Lunt.

  Tags black, brushed silk, cape, Lynn Fontanne

• Blouse from back

  C. Ivory organza blouse; worn backwards to fill in "V" of overdress; ruffled neckline and sleeve cuffs; snap and hook and eye closures.
  
  Worn with overdress (Object ID #1983.193.a) and underdress (Object ID #1983.193.b) to form three piece ensemble. Ensemble was worn with cape (Object ID #1983.212).
  
  Worn by Lynn Fontanne. Made by Lynn Fontanne using a Jacques Griffe Vogue pattern, which she reworked to give the overdress a deep V back. The ensemble was originally worn with a white ruffled dickey. Donor was the niece of Lynn Fontanne and Alfred Lunt.

  Tags blouse, ivory, Lynn Fontanne, organza

• Blouse and underdress without overdress

  B. Black brushed silk underdress; back is brushed silk, front is taffeta; sleeveless taffeta bodice. C. Ivory organza blouse; worn backwards to fill in "V" of overdress; ruffled neckline and sleeve cuffs; snap and hook and eye closures.
  
  Worn with overdress (Object ID #1983.193.a) to form three piece ensemble. Ensemble was worn with cape (Object ID #1983.212).
  
  Worn by Lynn Fontanne. Made by Lynn Fontanne using a Jacques Griffe Vogue pattern, which she reworked to give the overdress a deep V back. The ensemble was originally worn with a white ruffled dickey. Donor was the niece of Lynn Fontanne and Alfred Lunt.

  Tags black, blouse, brushed silk, ivory, Lynn Fontanne, organza, underdress

• Three piece ensemble

  A. Black brushed silk overdress; 3/4 length sleeves; ivory organza cuffs; empire bodice; open at back with deep V; black satin bow with streamers; uneven hemline; small hole in front skirt. B. Black brushed silk underdress; back is brushed silk, front is taffeta; sleeveless taffeta bodice. C. Ivory organza blouse; worn backwards to fill in "V" of overdress; ruffled neckline and sleeve cuffs; snap and hook and eye closures. Ensemble was worn with cape (Object ID #1983.212).
  
  Worn by Lynn Fontanne. Made by Lynn Fontanne using a Jacques Griffe Vogue pattern, which she reworked to give the overdress a deep V back. The ensemble was originally worn with a white ruffled dickey. Donor was the niece of Lynn Fontanne and Alfred Lunt

  Tags black, blouse, brushed silk, ivory, Lynn Fontanne, organza, overdress, underdress

• Ski pants

  Royal blue wool ski pants; no waistband; hand-picked zipper closure; underpasses at ankles.
  
  Worn by Lynn Fontanne. Donor was the niece of Lynn Fontanne and Alfred Lunt.

  Tags Lynn Fontanne, pants, royal blue, ski wear, wool

• Skirt

  Red cotton dirndl style skirt; blue, yellow, and green border print; button and tie closure.
  
  Worn by Lynn Fontanne. Purchased at the auction of Lynn Fontanne's estate using funds from Mount Mary alumnae.

  Tags cotton, Lynn Fontanne, red, skirt

• Coat

  Black cashmere coat; rounded collar and lapels; double-breasted; princess shaping; six buttons and three bound buttonholes; inset pockets.
  
  Worn by Lynn Fontanne. Donor was the niece of Lynn Fontanne and Alfred Lunt.

  Tags black, cashmere, coat, Lynn Fontanne, Pierre Balmain

• Sweater

  Yellow orange cashmere sweater; long pointed collar; long sleeves with cuffs
  
  Designed by Hadley for Abercrombie & Fitch.
  
  Worn by Lynn Fontanne. Purchased at the auction of Lynn Fontanne's estate using funds from Mount Mary alumnae.

  Tags Abercrombie & Fitch, cashmere, Hadley, Lynn Fontanne, sweater, yellow orange

• The playbill for Idiot's Delight at Sam S. Shubert Theatre

  The Playbill cover for Idiot's Delight with (pictured) Lynn Fontanne and Alfred Lunt.

• Portrait of Lynn Fontanne

• Florence Eiseman winning Gimbels Fashion Forum Award

  This image shows Florence Eiseman wearing an evening gown designed by Pauline Trigère (Object ID #1988.19) when she won the Gimbels Fashion Forum Award in 1971. The award was given annually to "the Wisconsinite who has made the most distinguished contribution to the world of business, community leadership and fashion." 

• Beach dress

  White cotton beach dress with orange silk-screened print.
  
  Worn by Lynn Fontanne. Purchased at the auction of Lynn Fontanne's estate using funds from Mount Mary alumnae.

  Tags beach dress, cotton, Lynn Fontanne, orange, silk screen, Vuokko Suomi, 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 black, evening gown, jersey, Lynn Fontanne, matte

• Evening coat

  Pale gold silk shantung evening coat; square set 3/4 length sleeves; Hong Kong seam finishes; floor length. Worn with evening gown (Object ID #1983.254).
  
  Worn by Lynn Fontanne to receive a special Tony Award for Lifetime Achievement in 1970, although the gown was created much earlier. This gown was possibly made by Valentina, but has been significantly altered. Purchased at the auction of Lynn Fontanne's estate using funds from Mount Mary alumnae.

  Tags coat, gold, Lynn Fontanne, silk shantung, Tony Awards, Valentina

• Evening gown

  Off-white silk chiffon over silk evening gown with blue rose print; V-neckline in front, square neckline in back; square set-in sleeves. Worn with evening coat (Object ID #1983.239).
  
  Worn by Lynn Fontanne to receive a special Tony Award for Lifetime Achievement in 1970, although the gown was created much earlier. This gown was possibly made by Valentina, but has been significantly altered. Purchased at the auction of Lynn Fontanne's estate using funds from Mount Mary alumnae.

  Tags blue, evening gown, floral, Lynn Fontanne, off-white, roses, silk chiffon, Tony Awards, Valentina

• Two piece ensemble

  A. Brown basketweave wool suit jacket; fitted; flip tie collar; two button closure; long sleeves; flap pockets at hip. B. Brown basketweave wool suit skirt; dirndl type; large inverted pleat at center front, overlaps pockets beneath.
  
  Worn by Lynn Fontanne. The donor was Lynn Fontanne's niece.

  Tags basketweave, brown, jacket, Lynn Fontanne, Pierre Balmain, skirt, suit, wool

• Dress

  Red wool double knit dress; placket front with brass buttons; well worn.
  
  Worn by Lynn Fontanne. Purchased at the auction of Lynn Fontanne's estate using funds from Mount Mary alumnae.

  Tags Ben Zuckerman, dress, Lynn Fontanne, red, wool double knit

• 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.

  Tags carnation, cotton, dress, gold, jacket, Lynn Fontanne, Sabrina, white