Browse Items (1977 total)
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Gianni Calignano dress
Red and fuschia silk brocade silk brocade dress; metallic floral and leaves, bodice covered in rows of pleated fuchsia organza with frayed ends, pleats held down with rows of red beads, V-neckline in front, sleeveless, skirt fitted through hips and wide at knee, center back zipper, two red godets in skirt in back, lined in light beige chiffon. This item is from Gianni Calignano Spring/Summer 2008. -
Gianna E. recording
This recording was made by Gianna E. as part of a storytelling audio project from a 2022-2023 Composition course at Mount Mary University. -
Geoffrey Beene evening gown
Black cotton jersey evening gown; high jewel neckline, long sleeves, one fastener at top of back, back tapers open and bare down to hips, beige triangular chiffon inserts over the back hips, ankle length.
This item is from Fall/Winter 1989-1990. -
Front view of bandeau bra
Sheer red printed silk chiffon bandeau bra. Large floral design in yellow, green, blue, and white; Edged with red satin ribbon; Unlined.
This item is from Spring/Summer 1998. -
From war-torn shores to snowy horizons
This recording was made as part of the spring 2024 Introduction to New Media Writing course at Mount Mary University.
Description from creator (who wished to remain anonymous): "This story is about my life journey."
There are two recordings attached to this record, the first in English and the second in Arabic. -
Frank Olive tag
Image of tag from Frank Olive hat -
Frances Howard Robb and James Robb at their son's wedding
Mrs. Frances Howard Robb and her husband James Robb descend the stairs together at or shortly after the marriage of their son Charles Robb to Lynda Bird Johnson, daughter of President Lyndon Johnson, at the White House, December 9, 1967.
Mrs. Robb is wearing a yellow dress designed and created by Sister Aloyse Hessburg of Mount Mary. -
Fourth knee surgery
This recording was made as part of the “Humans of Mount Mary: Sharing Stories” event held October 16, 2023, in the Library Cafe at Mount Mary University. The event encouraged attendees to “record a story, share who you are, and dig deep.”
Description from creator (who wished to remain anonymous): "My story describes how I felt after going through my fourth knee surgery." -
Four School Sisters of Notre Dame from Mount Mary College at New York fashion show
Four School Sisters of Notre Dame from Mount Mary College in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, attend a runway show for fashion designers Burke-Amey in New York City. One of Sister Aloyse Hessburg's designs appeared on the runway.
Original caption: “They are, left to right: Sister Mary Remy [Sister Remy Revor], chairman of the art department; Sister Mary John Francis [Sister John Francis Schuh], president of the college; Sister Mary Aloyse [Sister Aloyse Hessburg], co-ordinator of the school’s new fashion design course, who spent two weeks working on the Burke-Amey collection, and Sister Mary Willann [Sister Willann Mertens], chairman of the home economics department.” -
Four piece evening ensemble
A. Red taffeta cape; covered button opening on back shoulder; edged in black braid and sequins; waist length in front, hangs to floor in back; slight train. B. Black taffeta blouse; sleeveless. C. Black taffeta skirt; straight; ankle length; red lining. D. Black taffeta sash; black medallion and fringe at front. Worn by Hildegarde. -
Four piece ensemble
A. Beige silk underdress; sleeveless; black plush bottom. B. Gold lamé overdress with black plush hem; V-neckline; long sleeves. C. Gold lamé belt. (Belt is not visible.) D. Black plush coat; raglan sleeves; frog closure at center front; alterations noticed; label inside: Mikula, Milwaukee.
Worn by a member of the Kohler family. -
Four piece ensemble
Black, white, and beige striped silk chiffon ensemble. A. Blouse; high neckline with small standing collar; four snaps at collar; long sleeves ending in bound cuffs; sleeves gathered at shoulder cap; flared and gathered peplum; large ruffle from left shoulder down and incorporated into peplum; hand-rolled hems on fly-away ruffle; two snap closures at left waist. B. Harem pants; band at waist; two snaps and zipper closure at center back; voluminous pant legs end in tight cuffs at ankles with each cuff closed with two snaps. C. Belt; middle part of belt lined with solid taupe fabric under silk, and black on the back; unbacked ties at either end; chiffon at middle of belt is gathered. D. Light taupe silk charmeuse teddy; bias-cut; V-neckline; spaghetti straps; gathering at bust; small inverted triangular cut-out just below center bust; seams down center back and center front; very short inseam. Accompanied by original sketch of garment (Object ID #2024.02.02).
Designed and built by the Fashion Design student as a couture project in 1981 at Mount Mary College. Val recalls being mentored by Sister Aloyse Hessburg and Charles Kleibacker (especially in fitting). The fabric was purchased from Kovack Fabrics in downtown Milwaukee where she worked for numerous years.Tags beige, belt, black, blouse, charmeuse, chiffon, harem pants, Mount Mary, pants, silk, stripes, student, teddy, Val Kupczak, white -
Four piece ensemble
A. Royal blue worsted plain weave wool suit jacket; notched collar with high stance; 3/4 length set-in sleeves; front opening; hook and eye closure under bow at waist; two single welt pockets; lined in white twill with royal blue polka dots; waist length. B. Royal blue worsted plain weave wool suit skirt; straight silhouette; straight waistband; two single welt pockets; center back vent. C. White silk twill blouse with royal blue polka dots; jewel neckline; sleeveless; gathered at waist; bow on left waist; buttons down back. Label: Nicole by Margaret Newman. Not original to the suit, but similar to original blouse. D. White silk twill blouse with royal blue polka dots; V-neckline; surplice front closure of hook and eye with snap at waist; kimono cap sleeves; darts at waist and bust; unlined; underarm stains. Original to suit.
Worn by donor, Joan Urdan, as a going-away suit after her wedding.Tags Adele Simpson, blouse, blue, ensemble, jacket, polka dots, royal blue, silk twill, skirt, suit, white, wool, worsted -
Four piece ensemble
Olive green silk taffeta ensemble with white and khaki colored polka dots. A. Blouse; standing collar; open at front with only double ties at bust; high cut armscyes; sleeveless; lined in green satin; ends at high hip. B. Skirt; hip yoke; gathers placed on top of yoke; ankle length; short zippers on either hip. C. Bandeau top; circle of fabric. D. Belt; made of bias tubing.Tags bandeau, belt, bias, blouse, Charles Kleibacker, couture, ensemble, olive green, polka dots, silk taffeta, skirt -
Four piece ensemble
A. Pink silk shantung dress; overlaid with very heavy, elaborate, 3-dimensional cream cotton machine lace; bateau neckline; fitted bodice; sleeveless; natural waistline; gathered skirt; knee length. B. Pink silk taffeta half-slip; white grosgrain ribbon waistband; center back zipper closure; knee length. C. Pink silk shantung stole; 17 inches by 63 inches. D. Pink silk shantung tie belt; 66 inches long. -
Four piece ensemble
A. Ivory silk crepe tailored blouse; shirt collar; 4 button (missing)/hand-worked buttonhole center front closure; vertical tucks; straight sleeves with French cuffs. B. Black silk crepe skirt; knife pleats; 2 inch wide waistband; full length; silk crepe lining. C. Black satin-covered belt; 3 inches wide. D. Black satin neck bow. -
Four piece ensemble
A. Pale yellow and black wool plaid blazer; notched collar; 4 brown buttons/bound buttonholes at center front; double-breasted closure; long straight sleeves. B. Black underdress; straight silhouette; silk tank top attached to wool skirt with accordion pleats; knee length. 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. -
Four piece ensemble
A. Black and white check wool bolero jacket; notched collar; two black 1.25 inch buttons/bound buttonhole center front closure; straight sleeves; lined with light orange silk shantung. B. Black and white check wool skirt; dirndl style; knee length. C. Light orange silk shantung blouse; standing collar with attached tie; double-breasted center front closure; elastic at waist with peplum; sleeveless. D. Black patent leather belt; 1.75 inches wide.Tags belt, black, blouse, checked, jacket, Norman Norell, orange, patent leather, silk shantung, skirt, white, wool -
Four piece ensemble
Dark orange Indian inspired print ensemble. A. Silk georgette tailored blouse; standing collar with bound button closure; bishop sleeves with cuff. B. Wool challis skirt; very full, flared; knee length. C. Black suede belt with fabric appliqué. D. Removable shoulder pads; same fabric as blouse.Tags appliqué, belt, blouse, challis, ensemble, georgette, Pauline Trigère, shoulder pads, skirt, suede