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Evening gown
Gold lamé gown; wide round neckline, bound in wide bias-cut banding; sleeveless; bust darts; raised waistline; attached self-fabric belt dips down in back; long center concealed zipper; paneled bias-cut long skirt; underlined bodice; attached slip with lingerie straps in soft beige crepe. Worn with matching shawl (Object ID #2004.03.28.B). -
Dinner dress
Yellow and white floral silk chiffon dinner dress; "U" neckline in front, plunges deeper in back; hanging sleeves in back that become bell sleeves at shoulder; attached straight beige slip underneath, attached at waist; sleeveless slip with lingerie straps; concealed back zipper, hook and eyes, and snap closures; flared skirt; knee length. -
Two piece suit
Red wool herringbone suit. A. Jacket; fitted; unusual collar; button and flap hip detail. B. Skirt; six-gore skirt with button trim. -
Evening gown
Red silk lamé evening gown with gold and silver flecks; straight silhouette; square neckline; elbow-length sleeves; shoulder pads; left side zipper; ankle length; dress has stripe effect through the manipulation of the fabric, stripes appear vertical on bodice and horizontal on skirt. -
Custom Tailoring Manual
This fashion design manual was written by three staff/faculty members in the fashion design program at Mount Mary College in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, around 1980.
To see the entire manual, click on the pdf file beneath the image (Custom Tailoring Manual.pdf). -
Purse
Navy blue leather purse; rectangular shape; 1/2 inch wide shoulder strap connected by gold rings and D-rings; gold zipper closure; side pocket on outside of purse, also with gold zipper closure; piping along front and back; red lining; no inside pockets; 8 inches wide by 5 inches high.
Belonged to Peg Bradley. -
Purse
Black patent leather purse; rectangular boxy shape; wooden bamboo type handle connected by gold D-rings to 1/2 inch patent leather straps; gold turn closure at bottom of straps; top-stitching; navy blue interior; two pockets inside spanning the length of handbag; 8.5 inches wide by 6 inches high.
Belonged to Peg Bradley. -
Purse
Navy blue leather purse; belt-like handle with gold buckle closure; strap across opening with large gold clasp closure; navy top-stitching; brown leather interior; inside pocket with zipper closure; 13 inches wide by 8 inches high.
Belonged to Peg Bradley. -
Cuff links
Glass bead and crystal cuff links; beads held together with gold wire; one side is single large glass pearl; other side is made of one large glass oblong pearl and two brass oblong beads; brass beads have faceted crystal beads on each end.
Worn by Peg Bradley. -
Scarf
Lemon yellow silk satin scarf; gray blue print of checkered squares with multiple designs; 32 inches x 36 inches; hemmed with blindhem stitching.
Worn by Peg Bradley. -
Letter from Hildegarde to Sister Aloyse Hessburg, April 26, 1982
Letter from Hildegarde to Sister Aloyse Hessburg, April 26, 1982, in which Hildegarde discusses the upcoming fundraiser at Mount Mary College at which she will be performing. -
Illustration
Fashion illustration of two women. The first wears a calf length coat with a collar over a skirt and a peplum top. The second wears a cropped jacket with plaid lapels and wide elbow length sleeves over a full dark skirt. Black and white illustration. On the back reads, “p 9 Designs by Kristine Bradley Pam Paulus.” There is no year, the artist is labeled as Herzberg. Watercolor, pencil, pen, and oil on board. Measurements: 13 x 19 inches. Same subjects as 2025.01.66.
This artwork was featured in the 1978 Fashion Show Program, "Sculptured Softly". Jean Herzberg, Kristine Bradley, and Pamela Paulus were all Fashion design majors, Class of 1978. -
Illustration
Fashion illustration of three women in black and white illustration. The first wears a light short sleeved top and a skirt with a paper bag waist and a plaid layer over a darker skirt. The second wears a short sleeved and collared housedress with darker and lighter components. The third wears a sleeveless dress that has a vertical strip on the top and a vertical floral pattern on the skirt with a cinched waist. No date, the artist is listed as Herzberg. On the back is written, “p 6 designs by Beverly Quinn Kathy Merkel Carol Bantz.” Watercolor, pencil, and pen on board. Measurements: 13 x 16 inches.
This artwork was featured in the 1978 Fashion Show Program, "Sculptured Softly". Jean Herzberg (Class of 1978), Beverly Quinn (Class of 1979), Katherine Merkel (Class of 1980), and Carol Bartz (Class of 1979) were all fashion students. -
Illustration
Fashion illustration of two women in formal dresses. The first is wearing a strapless calf length dress of darker fabric with a triangular high neck piece of jewelry or fabric that attaches to the bust of the dress. The second wears a full length dress with a deep v neckline to the thickly belted waist and the fabric is lighter. All in black and white. Written on the back is, “p 17 Designs by Karen Echols Beth Moster” but no year. Artist is Herzberg. Black and white watercolor, pencil, and pen on board. Measurements: 12 x 17 inches.
This artwork was featured in the 1978 Fashion Show Program, "Sculptured Softly". Jean Herzberg (Class of 1978), Karen Echols, and Beth Moster (Class of 1978) were all Fashion students. -
Scarf
Red orange silk satin scarf; navy blue and white trim; 16 inches x 56 inches; large peasant style floral printed design in navy blue and white.
Worn by Peg Bradley.
Scarf is too long to fit in one image. -
Baseball cap
Navy blue jersey modified baseball cap; top-stitched brim; powder blue double bow at center front; elastic strap for hair.
Worn by Julilly House Kohler. -
Hat
Light blue feather hat; round solid frame covered with feathers; large cluster of feathers extending up from center of crown.
Worn by Julilly House Kohler. -
Illustration
Fashion illustration of woman in off the shoulder pleated pink dress with three buttons off center. The date is 1978 and the artist is B Heinen. Watercolor and pen on board. Measurements: 10 x 14 inches.
Barbara Heinen was a Fashion Design major, Class of 1978.