Browse Items (121 total)
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Dress
Child's pale pink organza formal dress; embroidered all over with rose buds in yellow, pale blue, and pink with green stem and leaves; jewel neckline; short puffed sleeves; fitted bodice; strip of organza around waist; skirt gathered into bodice; center back zipper closure. -
Dress
Pink cotton jersey evening dress; V-neckline; sleeveless; knot at center front hip; knee length.
Made by Mount Mary Fashion student Laura Schultz in 1985. This is a copy of a 1920s white evening dress by Vionnet in the collection. -
Ballet flats
Pink leather ballet slippers. A. Right shoe. B. Left shoe.
These shoes are attributed to Bonnie Cashin. -
Coat
Multicolored wool sweater coat in shades of purple, pink, and brown; inside is solid pink; jewel collar with thin pink ribbon inside; single snap closure; shoulder pads; shoulder roll for added shape; long sleeves; flared bottom; calf length.
The donor bought the coat from creator Virginia Halaska, Mount Mary College class of 1952. -
Cape
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. -
Gown
Pale pink tulle and silk taffeta prom gown; pink tulle pink taffeta; pale pink feathers around bust; rhinestone straps; tulle decorated with embroidered pale pink flowers and rhinestones; fitted torso; flared skirt; covered buttons and loops in back; ankle length.
Made by the aunt of the donor, Gaetanina Balistreri, for Balistreri to wear to the 1943 Mount Mary College Junior Prom. The gown was originally made strapless, but Mount Mary College required straps, so rhinestone straps were added. -
Picture hat
Mauve pink straw picture hat; rounded crown; brim held up in back with straw bow; mauve headsize band; not lined; no hatband -
Picture hat
Natural straw picture hat; five inch brim; pale pink hatband of grosgrain ribbon; pink veiling with pink fuzz balls; pale pink headsize band. Hat was likely designed by Gabriel Amar under the Frank Olive label after Olive passed away in 1995. -
Picture hat
Pink straw picture hat; white and pink flowers on brim, a few flowers glued to crown; two inch wide peachy pink faille headsize band -
Picture hat
Silver large-brimmed picture hat; stripes of pink, silver, coral, and mustard on crown; silver braid hat band with knot. -
Head wrap
Pink cashmere head wrap; gathered at ends into "buttons" of yarn; long ties attached at ends. -
Two piece ensemble
Hot pink, orange, mustard, and white horizontal striped wool jersey ensemble. A. Dress; halter neckline; empire style with mustard suede detail; long bias-cut skirt; side pockets in seams outlined with suede with top-stitching. C. Ruana; self-fabric ties; 7/8 length sleeves; Label: "Sills. A Bonnie Cashin Design, New York".
Goes with tunic (Object ID #2004.03.102.B) to form three piece set. -
Dress
Hot pink, orange, mustard, and white horizontal striped wool jersey dress; halter neckline; empire style with mustard suede detail; long bias-cut skirt; side pockets in seams outlined with suede with top-stitching.
Goes with tunic (Object ID #2004.03.102.B) and ruana (Object ID #2004.03.102.C) to form three piece set. -
Two piece ensemble
Hot pink, orange, mustard, and white horizontal striped wool jersey ensemble. A. Dress; halter neckline; empire style with mustard suede detail; long bias-cut skirt; side pockets in seams outlined with suede with top-stitching. B. Tunic; scoop neckline; long full sleeves; neckline and cuffs outlined in mustard suede; hip length.
Goes with ruana (Object ID #2004.03.102.C) to form three piece set. -
Two piece ensemble
Multicolor wool tweed ensemble; fabric is loosely woven in stripes of orange, black, gold, and pink alternating with black and gold. A. Jacket; standing collar edged with tan suede; two tie closures in suede; bottom of jacket is sewn up; long sleeves have square sleeve caps; gores in jacket create A-line shape; all edges finished with brown suede. B. Skirt; gathered front; side zipper closure; knee length. -
Sweater
Pink wool sweater; large ribbed cowl neckline; raglan sleeves; ribbed cuffs and hemline. -
Overblouse without jacket
B. Brown wool jersey overblouse; suede binding; center back closure.
Worn with jacket (Object ID #1990.221.A) and skirt (Object ID #1990.221.C) to form a three piece ensemble. -
Three piece ensemble
A. Pink, blue, and brown wool tweed jacket; boxy; no armscye; notched collar with brown suede binding; two patch pockets with suede binding. B. Brown wool jersey overblouse; suede binding; center back closure. C. Pink, blue, and brown wool tweed A-line skirt; knee length; lined in brown silk. -
Detail of pants
Detail of light brown suede pants from front to show wide waistband and three toggles.