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Shawl
Black synthetic yarn shawl; triangular crochet with 9 inch fringe. Donor Rosemary Wachowiak, was Frank Olive's sister. -
Blouse
Black lace overblouse; band collar with ruffle; bell sleeves with scalloped caps; cuffs embellished with flat black sequins; sequins also hand-applied to front of blouse.
Donor Rosemary Wachowiak was Frank Olive's sister. -
Detail of label
Detail shot of label inside blouse.
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Belt
Red silk moire grosgrain ribbon belt; 3 inches wide; fastens at center front with snaps and hook and eyes; flat bow, streamers, and large black silk cabbage rose flower at center front.
Donor Rosemary Wachowiak was Frank Olive's sister. -
Turban
Red satin turban; softly gathered on band; twisted at center front. Donor was Frank Olive's sister. -
Evening gown
Black crepe and chiffon evening gown; four inch wide bias strips of sequins on bodice and one sleeve; rounded neckline; sleeves and top are one piece with gussets under arm; one sleeve is sheer black chiffon; seven small covered button closures at each wrist; eleven covered button closures at center back; slightly padded bustline; black crepe skirt; side train with skirt gathered at side seams to form large scallop; brownish pink lining shows through chiffon between sequin strips. Worn by Hildegarde. -
Two piece riding ensemble
A. Beige houndstooth check wool tweed jacket; saddle seat pleasure riding style; two buttons. B. Beige wool gabardine jodhpurs.
Worn by Julilly House Kohler. -
Jodhpurs without jacket
B. Beige wool gabardine jodhpurs.
Worn with jacket (Object ID #1986.155.a) to form two piece riding ensemble.
Worn by Julilly House Kohler. -
Three piece suit
A. Men's tan linen/wool serge suit jacket; double-breasted; narrow lapels. B. Suit pants; button fly; cuffed. C. Suit vest.
Likely worn by John Michael Kohler III, husband of Julilly House Kohler. -
Suit without jacket - front
B. Suit pants; button fly; cuffed. C. Suit vest.
Worn with suit jacket (Object ID #1986.157.a) to form three piece suit.
Likely worn by John Michael Kohler III, husband of Julilly House Kohler. -
Suit without jacket - back
B. Suit pants; button fly; cuffed. C. Suit vest.
Worn with suit jacket (Object ID #1986.157.a) to form three piece suit.
Likely worn by John Michael Kohler III, husband of Julilly House Kohler. -
Evening gown
Black crepe evening gown; slip style; "Brancusi" inset with black velvet zig-zag down body; left breast covered in velvet; slit at center back skirt; invisible zipper closure at center side.
Designed by the donor, Jan Carter Osterholm, a Mount Mary alumna, while working for Andrea Polizzi. -
Evening gown
Burgundy crepe evening gown; straps are lattice-like construction created with grosgrain ribbon and crepe; midriff construction is same as straps; straight skirt with slit at center front; invisible side zipper closure; hook closures at bodice; skirt lined in acetate; bodice lined in self-fabric; ankle length.
Designed by the donor, Jan Carter Osterholm, a Mount Mary alumna, while working for Andrea Polizzi. -
Detail of side opening
Burgundy crepe evening gown; straps are lattice-like construction created with grosgrain ribbon and crepe; midriff construction is same as straps; straight skirt with slit at center front; invisible side zipper closure; hook closures at bodice; skirt lined in acetate; bodice lined in self-fabric; ankle length.
Designed by the donor, Jan Carter Osterholm, a Mount Mary alumna, while working for Andrea Polizzi. -
Illustration
Fashion illustration of woman in black dress with white Peter Pan collar and red pussy bow. Pastels, pen, and paint on construction paper mounted on poster board. Signature is difficult to read, but it appears to say "Janie 9-12". Measurements: 10 x 14 inches.
The artist might be Jane "Janie" Paul, a Fashion Design major, Class of 1972. -
Illustration
Fashion illustration in black and white of two women wearing coats with skirts. The first wears a cropped jacket with plaid lapels and wide elbow length sleeves over a full dark skirt. The second wears a calf length coat with a collar over a skirt and a peplum top. Seemingly same subjects as 2025.01.59. No date, artist is Pam Paulus. Charcoal and marker on board. Measurements: 11 x 14 inches.
Pamela Paulus was a Fashion Design major, Class of 1979. -
Illustration
Fashion illustration of two women in black and white illustration of athletic clothes. On the left the woman wears a visor and a dark long sleeved and long pants set with lighter stripes at the bust, high arm, hips, and above and below the knees. The one on the right wears a grey toned hat with ruching at the brim and a long sleeved sweater and pants that hit below the knee with tall socks. There is ruching from the top of the turtleneck to a rounded edge above the bust, at the hips, and where the pants stop below the knees. The back reads, “p 4 designs by Vicki Fritsch Cindy Szarafinski”. There is no date and the artist is Paulus, which refers to Pam Paulus. Watercolor, marker, and charcoal on board. Measurements: 11 x 14 inches.
This artwork was featured in the 1978 Fashion Show Program, "Sculptured Softly". Pamela Paulus (Class of 1978), Victoria Fritsch (Class of 1979), and Cindy Szarafinski (Class of 1978) were Fashion Design majors at Mount Mary. -
Illustration
Fashion illustration of two women in black and white illustration. First wears a strapless jumpsuit with a ruched bust that then is flowy and ruches again at the ankles. The second wears an off the shoulder dress that has excess fabric at the neckline, the waist, and at the edge of the long skirt. Back reads, “p 18 designs by Pam Paulus Joan Strabel.” No date, artist listed as Strabel. Pen and tape on board. Measurements: 11 x 14 inches.
This artwork was featured in the 1978 Fashion Show Program, "Sculptured Softly". Pamela Paulus (Class of 1978) and Joan Strabel were Fashion students at Mount Mary in the late 1970s. It is unknown whether Joan Strabel graduated from the program.