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Gown
Navy blue and pink paisley silk chiffon gown; made of sari fabric; bodice constructed in criss-cross style; raglan sleeves flow from front and back panels that are attached at neck edge; back tie belt.
Designed and sewn by Lynn Fontanne in 1965 using fabric from an Indian sari purchased at a London antique store. Worn by Lynn during an interview on PBS in 1980, and in the photograph linked below, "Lynn Fontanne with Cole Leslie and Alfred Lunt." Donor was the niece of Lynn Fontanne and Alfred Lunt. -
Two piece ensemble
A. White jersey blouse; long sleeves; criss-cross bodice. B. White jersey skirt; gathered to 2 inch waistband.
Worn by Lynn Fontanne. Donor was the niece of Lynn Fontanne and Alfred Lunt. -
Dressing gown
Pearl gray crepe dressing gown; square set-in sleeves, very full; 3 inch turned-back cuffs; 10 button front closure, hand-worked buttonholes and covered buttons; floor length; lined in pink crepe. Worn with sash (Object ID #1985.08.b).
Worn by Lynn Fontanne. This dressing gown is heavily inspired by a Molyneux piece worn by Lynn in the play "O Mistress Mine." Lynn had this dressing gown made by the custom dressmakers at Saks Fifth Avenue for her personal use for a more affordable price. Donor was the niece of Lynn Fontanne and Alfred Lunt. -
Skirt
Gold silk skirt; hand-embroidered; Mediterranean fabric.
Worn by Lynn Fontanne. Purchased at the auction of Lynn Fontanne's estate using funds from Mount Mary alumnae. -
Gloves
White kid leather gloves; decorative lacing on either side; pointed hem at wrists.
Worn by Lynn Fontanne. Donor was the niece of Lynn Fontanne and Alfred Lunt. -
Gloves
White kid leather gloves; .25 inch wide decorative stitching around wrist and in a 1/5 inch long vertical line on back of hand.
Worn by Lynn Fontanne. Donor was the niece of Lynn Fontanne and Alfred Lunt. -
Necklace
Pink pearl necklace; 54 inches long.
Worn by Lynn Fontanne. Purchased at the auction of Lynn Fontanne's estate using funds from Mount Mary alumnae. -
Necklace
Black jet necklace; double strand of thick bead fringe.
Worn by Lynn Fontanne. Purchased at the auction of Lynn Fontanne's estate using funds from Mount Mary alumnae. -
Detail of inside of choker
Rhinestone choker necklace; silver metal.
Worn by Lynn Fontanne. Purchased at the auction of Lynn Fontanne's estate using funds from Mount Mary alumnae. -
Choker necklace
Rhinestone choker necklace; silver metal.
Worn by Lynn Fontanne. Purchased at the auction of Lynn Fontanne's estate using funds from Mount Mary alumnae. -
Scarf ring
Silver metal scarf ring; double loop shape similar to the infinity symbol.
Worn by Lynn Fontanne. Purchased at the auction of Lynn Fontanne's estate using funds from Mount Mary alumnae. -
Straw hat
Navy blue straw hat; white pleated ribbon; 3 inch tall crown; 3 inch wide brim; white under brim.
Worn by Lynn Fontanne. Purchased at the auction of Lynn Fontanne's estate using funds from Mount Mary alumnae. -
Purse
Black silk satin envelope clutch purse.
Belonged to Lynn Fontanne. Donor was the niece of Lynn Fontanne and Alfred Lunt. -
Bag
Brown leather box style bag; double leather handles; brass clasp.
Belonged to Lynn Fontanne. Donor was the niece of Lynn Fontanne and Alfred Lunt. -
Purse
White silk faille clutch purse; rhinestones on clasp.
Belonged to Lynn Fontanne. Donor was the niece of Lynn Fontanne and Alfred Lunt. -
Purse
Black silk satin envelope clutch purse; multicolored stitching; double chain handles.
Belonged to Lynn Fontanne. Purchased at the auction of Lynn Fontanne's estate using funds from Mount Mary alumnae. -
Earrings
Ruby red glass earrings surrounded by rhinestones; clip-on.
Worn by Lynn Fontanne. Purchased at the auction of Lynn Fontanne's estate using funds from Mount Mary alumnae. -
Turban
Gray silk chiffon turban; draped with 3 foot long streamers.
Worn by Lynn Fontanne. Purchased at the auction of Lynn Fontanne's estate using funds from Mount Mary alumnae. -
Straw hat
Golden brown straw hat; slightly indented crown; no lining; brown head-size band; cut-out in back.
Worn by Lynn Fontanne. Purchased at the auction of Lynn Fontanne's estate using funds from Mount Mary alumnae.