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Fedora
Black felted fur fedora; two inch wide shaped brim; three inch high stand with rounded crown; two inch wide felt hatband with double crescent pave rhinestone buckle at right side front. Donor was Frank Olive's sister. -
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Fiorello La Guardia and Gilbert Adrian during Coty American Fashion Critics Awards
Mayor Fiorello La Guardia of New York City presents Adrian with a bronze trophy designed by Malvina Hoffman. As the first place winner of the 1944 Coty American Fashion Critics Award, Adrian received the trophy and $1000 in war bonds. The presentation occurred at the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel. -
Five girls in car with male driver
This photo had no information on the back. It does not appear to have been taken on the Mount Mary campus.
This image is part of a collection of snapshots likely taken by Virginia Moore or her friends with a personal camera during Virginia's time as a student at Mount Mary College in Milwaukee, Wisconsin (1953-1957). The snapshots were printed on Kodak Velox paper. The captions are primarily based upon information found on the back of the original photos, most likely written by Virginia. Some images had no information at all and individuals or events are identified based on other captions and information available in the Mount Mary archives. Captions in quotes are verbatim from the original images. -
Five piece ensemble
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. B. A-line coat; jewel neckline, Chinese ball and loop center front closure, 3/4 length kimono sleeves, cut in one with the coat. Same length as dress, unlined. Possibly had longer sleeves at some point. C. Short bolero jacket; jewel neckline, 3/4 length kimono sleeves, cut in one with body of jacket. French darts, unlined. D. Wrap, single piece of fabric. E. Belt latches in back with hook and eyes and snap closure. Small, flat bow.
This ensemble was used for Valentina's famous "Quick change" routine. -
Florence Eiseman holding her Gold Needle Award
Florence Eiseman won Mount Mary College's Gold Needle Award in 1980. In this image she is holding the award. On the left is Sister Ellen Lorenz (president of Mount Mary College) and on the right is Laurence Eiseman Jr. (her son and vice president of Florence Eiseman Inc.) and Sister Aloyse Hessburg. -
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." -
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. -
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 1960s, 1970s, belt, black, blouse, checked, ensemble, jacket, Norman Norell, orange, patent leather, silk shantung, skirt, white, wool -
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.Tags 1960s, black, blazer, blouse, ensemble, jacket, Norman Norell, silk, silk crepe, tie, underdress, wool, yellow -
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.