Mount Mary University Digital Collections

Browse Items (199 total)

  • Pale yellow wool double knit ensemble. A. Dress; A-line; mock turtleneck; cut-out halter type sleeveless armholes; fully lined. B. Cardigan jacket; no closures; long sleeves. C. Belt.
  • A. Gray wool coat; notched collar; 12 black buttons form double-breasted center front closure; 4 patch pockets with button down flaps, 2 at breast and 2 at hipline. D. Black leather belt; .75 inches wide; worn at waistline of coat.

    Worn with skirt (Object ID #1995.131.b) and blouse (Object ID #1995.131.c).
  • A. Black wool crepe box coat; center front button closure, 9 black buttons/black buttonholes; 2 patch pockets; convertible collar; shirtwaist sleeves, barrel cuffs with 2 black buttons/bound buttonholes closing. B. Black calf leather belt.
  • Black wool ensemble. A. Blouse; bateau neckline; cap sleeves; 2 waist darts; back yoke; 4 button center back closure. B. Skirt; slightly gathered; side zipper closure; knee length. C. Belt; shaped; 2 buttons center back closure; 3.5 inches wide.
  • A. Pink, green, yellow, and white vertical striped worsted wool/silk blend coat; double-breasted; convertible collar is an unusual turned tube; 10 flat pearl buttons edged with gold double-breasted center front closure; bishop sleeves with cuffs; 2 hand-attached patch pockets at hipline; A-line skirt; knee length; lined with china silk. B. Matching belt.
  • Navy blue wool gabardine coat; double-breasted with brass buttons; large lapels; turned-back cuffs; large patch pockets; label missing; attached self-fabric tie belt.
  • Brown, silver, and gold metallic floral brocade coat; princess line in front; inset slash pockets; sable fur trim down center front, at cuffs and mandarin style collar, and at bottom of coat; hook closures; attached self-fabric belt.
  • Child's white cotton romper; Peter Pan collar of Royal Stewart plaid; three pearl button center front closure; short sleeves with cuffs; one inch self-fabric belt with two pearl button closure; short shorts; Royal Stewart plaid leg cuffs.
  • A. Blue wool crepe dress; cowl collar; short kimono sleeves; modified princess seams; six gored skirt; mini length.

    Worn with belt (Object ID #2000.22.b).

    Made by Mount Mary Fashion student Kay Richter Bogust.
  • A. Blue wool crepe dress; cowl collar; short kimono sleeves; modified princess seams; six gored skirt; mini length. B. Blue wool crepe belt.

    Made by Mount Mary Fashion student Kay Richter Bogust.
  • A. Black wool twill worsted nun's habit; jewel neckline; shoulder yoke; large sleeves with turned-back cuffs; 2 black safety pin closure; 8 tucks into shoulder yoke; unfitted waist; ankle length. B. Black herringbone weave, possibly nylon, cinture belt; hook and eye closures in front under flap. C. Black cotton slip; scoop neckline; sleeveless; princess seams; right inseam pocket; knee length. D. White plain weave cotton forehead cover; rectangle; two pairs of ties on short ends. E. White starched cotton wimple; two connected rectangles; two ties; tied at top of head and pinned in back, making two horizontal pleats at neck across shoulders; should have vertical fold lines in front when worn. F. Black worsted wool veil; white starched linen underveil glued to front underside; connects with snaps at back underside; veil pinned at center front forehead to forehead cover. G. Nine straight pins with black or white heads; used to pin veil to forehead cover. H. White polyester knitted skullcap; worn under veil.

    This style of habit was worn by Sister M. Jovanna and all School Sisters of Notre Dame before 1964.
  • Mustard yellow, gray, and white abstract warp print silk taffeta ensemble. A. Cocktail dress; halter neckline; standing collar; sleeveless with cut-back armhole; fitted bodice with bust and waist darts; covered button closure at back neck; back of bodice is cut-out to 2 inches above waistline seam; flared skirt; short length; couture techniques.

    Worn with belt (Object ID #2012.07.01.b).

    Created by the designer, Karen Claffey, during her junior year at Mount Mary College in 1969.
  • Mustard yellow, gray, and white abstract warp print silk taffeta ensemble. A. Cocktail dress; halter neckline; standing collar; sleeveless with cut-back armhole; fitted bodice with bust and waist darts; covered button closure at back neck; back of bodice is cut-out to 2 inches above waistline seam; flared skirt; short length; couture techniques. B. Belt; wide with large bow; 4 hook and eye closures.

    Created by the designer, Karen Claffey, during her junior year at Mount Mary College in 1969.
  • 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.
  • A. Dark green leather skirt; gathered; elastic waistband; two large top-stitched patch pockets, shaped flaps and brass turn-screw closures; above the knee length. B. Dark green leather belt; two inches wide; four brass turn-screw adjustable closures.
  • A. Dark green leather skirt; gathered; elastic waistband; two large top-stitched patch pockets, shaped flaps and brass turn-screw closures; above the knee length. B. Dark green leather belt; two inches wide; four brass turn-screw adjustable closures.
  • Dark brown leather coat; brown and white raccoon fur at neck and hem; turn screw front closure; long raglan sleeves; parabola pockets; lined with acrylic plush; narrow tie belt.
  • Black canvas coat; raglan sleeves; hood, edged in faux fur; turn-screw closure; unique pocket with change purse stitched as part of patch pocket; faux fur cuffs; entire coat lined in faux fur; drawstring belt.
  • A. Tan suede day coat; no collar; beige leather neck yoke; patch pockets, facings, and cuffs are beige leather; three toggle closures at center front; knee length; lined in tan acetate crepe. B. Tan leather tie belt; one half inch wide.
  • A. Purple wool jersey day dress; turtleneck collar, edged in purple suede; long sleeves; above the knee length; unfitted except for bust darts; pearl snaps across shoulders; large pockets in side seams. B. Purple suede tie belt.
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