Mount Mary University Digital Collections

Browse Items (1977 total)

  • A. Multicolored paisley print silk blouse; print in shades of green, burgundy, mustard, and ivory; sleeveless; tie neckline; 4 button front closure; gathered onto waistband with double button closure. B. Burgundy wool double knit skirt; gathered; unusual double zipper closures at side back seams.
  • A. Ivory silk and navy blue wool melton underdress; silk camisole top and wool skirt; nine pin tucks at each side front hip; zipper closures at center back and left side. B. Navy blue wool melton jacket; double-breasted; Peter Pan collar; 4 bound buttonhole closure; princess seaming from shoulder; welted pockets at side front waist.
  • B. Gray wool dirndl skirt; 2.5 inch wide waistband; knee length. C. Ivory crepe blouse; standing collar; sleeveless.

    Worn with coat (Object ID #1995.131.a) and belt (Object ID #1995.131.d).
  • Red wool cavalry twill suit. A. Jacket; shawl collar; bolero length cut-away front; two single welt pockets; black buttons French closure. B. Skirt; flared; fullness at waistline; silk waistband; lined in red China silk.
  • Child's red corduroy ensemble. A. Vest; V-neckline; front opening with no closures; sleeveless; faux flap pockets; lined in red cotton. B. Skirt; straight waistband; zipper front with gold snap closure; gathers at back with elastic waistband; mid-calf length; unlined.
  • Taupe wool ensemble. A. Halter top; band neckline; lining peplum to be tucked into skirt. B. Skirt; flared; 4 gore; bias cut; no lining; hand-overcasted.

    Made by donor, Mary Fulop Nowakowski, MMC Fashion Design graduate, class of 1974. Created for the 1973 fashion show. The outfit was listed as "not for sale," though the muslins could be purchased for $15.00 (skirt) and $10.00 (halter top).
  • Light steel blue double knit ensemble. A. Dress; jewel collar; plain short sleeves; raglan-style yoke at front and back of bodice; insets below each sleeve, extending through waist seam and into straight, fitted skirt; mandarin-style closure at left front yoke seam with four carved wooden buttons, self-fabric loops, and snap at neck; zipper closure in left front inset seam; side seam pockets; fully lined; knee length. B. Cape; funnel collar; mandarin-style closure at left front with four carved wooden buttons; front and back have matching center insets, front is open along these seams below chest level; fully lined; just past elbow length.

    Made by Mount Mary Fashion student Donna Boehm.
  • Gunmetal gray silk ensemble. A. Blouse; jewel neckline; sleeveless; vertical pleats; covered buttons down back under placket; lined in light gray taffeta; hip length. B. Skirt; straight silhouette; cut on bias; straight waistband; zipper closure; above the knee length.

    Made by Mount Mary Fashion student Donna Ricco in Sister Aloyse Hessburg's class in 1981.

    This ensemble was featured in the May 1982 Flights of Fantasy fashion show.
  • A. Blue taffeta blouse; standing collar; modified princess seams; long set-in sleeves; back closure of many covered buttons and fagoted strip; thigh length. B. Blue, orange, and mustard yellow plaid dupioni pants; wide leg; faced waistband; hand-picked zipper. Couture techniques.

    Made by Mount Mary Fashion student Mary Zibung for the 1974 Student Designer Fashion Show, "In the Mood". Made for model, Tamara.
  • Beige chino ensemble. A. Halter top; scoop neckline with 1 inch band that flows into straps; 1 inch midriff band. B. Shorts; gathers at waist; waistband; center back zipper closure. Worn with cover-up (Object ID #1979.136.c).

    Made by donor, Pam Sandoval, Mount Mary Fashion student Class of 1976.
  • A. Red silk taffeta evening gown with silk-screened palmetto frond design; motifs outlined in black beads on bodice; large circles on stem separated by 4 leaves on front skirt; square neckline; short sleeves; empire waistline; A-line skirt has inverted box pleat at center front, 2 pleats at back; black satin ribbon attached at waistline; center back zipper closure; internal corset; lined in red rayon. C. Black silk evening coat; brown fur cuffs; red silk taffeta lining is made of the dress fabric; no closures; label: "Rosalie Macrini"; mid-calf length.

    Goes with stole (Object ID #2003.03.11.b) to form three piece set.

    Worn by donor Aileen Ryan. The fabric was designed by Sister Remy Revor based on a historic Milwaukee design. The ensemble was created on designer Rosalie Macrini's receipt of an award from Mount Mary College in the mid-1960s.

    This ensemble was the first official donation to Mount Mary's Historic Costume Collection (now the Fashion Archive).
  • Grayish green leather ensemble. A. Tunic; scoop neckline; sleeveless; two center front side pockets; hip length; green china silk lining; fringe at hem. B. Fitted capri pants; no waistband; side zipper closure, gold leather loop closure over zipper; below knee length.
  • Hot pink, orange, mustard, and white horizontal striped wool jersey ensemble. A. Dress; halter neckline; empire style with mustard suede detail; long bias-cut skirt; side pockets in seams outlined with suede with top-stitching. C. Ruana; self-fabric ties; 7/8 length sleeves; Label: "Sills. A Bonnie Cashin Design, New York".

    Goes with tunic (Object ID #2004.03.102.B) to form three piece set.
  • Hot pink, orange, mustard, and white horizontal striped wool jersey ensemble. A. Dress; halter neckline; empire style with mustard suede detail; long bias-cut skirt; side pockets in seams outlined with suede with top-stitching. B. Tunic; scoop neckline; long full sleeves; neckline and cuffs outlined in mustard suede; hip length.

    Goes with ruana (Object ID #2004.03.102.C) to form three piece set.
  • Multicolor wool tweed ensemble; fabric is loosely woven in stripes of orange, black, gold, and pink alternating with black and gold. A. Jacket; standing collar edged with tan suede; two tie closures in suede; bottom of jacket is sewn up; long sleeves have square sleeve caps; gores in jacket create A-line shape; all edges finished with brown suede. B. Skirt; gathered front; side zipper closure; knee length.
  • A. Rust colored wool flannel cape; suede Nehru collar; double ties at neck; puffed shoulders; slits for arms; two pockets; suede trim; unlined; above the knee length. B. Brown striped jersey dress; stripes are orange, green, and dark brown; bateau neckline; gathered shoulder seams with elastic; straight long sleeves; two parabola pockets at hips; knee length.
  • A. Black leather coat; short sleeves; toggle closures; two pockets; lined in spotted jersey. B. Black and white spotted cotton jersey dress; short sleeves; two pockets; criss-cross front at top.
  • A. Brown suede boxy jacket; turn-screw front closure; parabola pockets; short sleeves cut in one with coat. B. Olive green jersey shift dress; center back closure bound with suede; wrap-around collar with dog leash clip at center front; long sleeves; knee length.
  • A. Multicolor light brown and pink suede patch jacket; elasticized waist and sleeves; toggle closures. B. Light brown suede pants; wide waistband; three toggles.
  • Red, white, and blue wool suit. A. Jacket; box style; standing collar with deeply fringed ends; turn-screw front closure; two single welt pockets with deeply fringed bottoms- fringe extends beyond hemline of jacket. B. Skirt; inverted pleating at center front; navy leather waistband with turn-screw at side closure; knee length.

    From Bonnie Cashin's personal wardrobe.
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