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Illustration
Fashion illustration of five children in various clothes, labeled “cherished species; illustration #3” and with each child listed labeled left to right: June Kohlman; Laura Jette; Mary Menheer; Chris Purvis; Cindy Koprowski. Black and white pen on paper. The first child is in a tiered mid length dress with a cropped long sleeved jacket that has bows as closures. The second is a skirt suit. The third is a shorter dress with a big collar and duck on the pocket of the dress. The fourth is in a two piece long sleeve long pants set that may be plisse. The last is in a robe with jungle animals on it. Artist labeled as LS. No year. Measurements: 17 x 11 inches.
This artwork was featured in the 1990 Fashion Show Program, "Zeitgeist, spirit of the times...". June Kohlman, Laura Jette, Mary Menheer, Chris Purivs, and Cindy Koprowski were Mount Mary Fashion Design students, but it is unknown whether they graduated from the program. According to the program, the artist is likely Lih Shyu, who was a Fashion Design major, Class of 1993. -
Illustration
Fashion illustration of 3 women. First woman wears a white dress with pink and purple floral print. Second woman wears a purple skirt and jacket with pink collar. Third woman wears a lime green short dress with pink swirl design. Marker on paper. Signed "LS spring 92' ". Measurements: 11 x 14 inches.
Lih Shyu was a Fashion Design major, Class of 1993. -
Illustration
Fashion illustration of 2 women. First woman wears a dark purple of navy blue long coat. Second woman wears a flared gray coat with black collar. No date or signature, but the style matches other fashion illustrations by student Lih Shyu. Marker on paper that is mounted onto another sheet of paper. Measurements: 11 x 14 inches.
Lih Shyu was a Fashion Design major, Class of 1993. -
Illustration
Fashion illustration of a woman wearing a lime green coat and knee high black boots. Signed "L. S Fall 91' ". Marker on paper. Measurements: 11 x 14 inches.
Lih Shyu was a Fashion Design major, Class of 1993. -
Illustration
Fashion illustration of 2 women. First woman wears a black skirt suit with red dot print. The second woman wears a black skirt suit with brown swirl print. Signed "LS 92' ". Marker and pen on paper that is mounted onto another sheet of paper. Measurements: 9 x 12 inches.
Lih Shyu was a Fashion Design major, Class of 1993. -
Illustration
Fashion illustration of 3 women. First is in deep magenta ensemble, possible pants and a top with a sash belt. The middle woman wears a black and white striped dress and short jacket. The third woman wears a dark brown coat with white collar. Marker on paper that is mounted on another sheet of paper. Post-it note attached to drawing with name "Lih Shyu". No year. Measurements: 17 x 13 inches.
Lih Shyu was a Fashion Design major, Class of 1993. -
Sills & Co. catalog, May 1973
Cover of Sills & Co. catalog, May 3, 1973, featuring sketch and text by Bonnie Cashin. -
Dress
White wool crepe dress; heavy gold metal and rhinestone brilliants down center front and neckline; long sleeves.
This dress was created by Elinor Simmons for Malcolm Starr.
Worn by Lynn Fontanne. Purchased at the auction of Lynn Fontanne's estate using funds from Mount Mary alumnae.Tags dress, Elinor Simmons, gold, Lynn Fontanne, Malcolm Starr, metal, rhinestones, white, wool crepe -
Three piece ensemble
Bright yellow linen ensemble. A. Over-blouse; low round neckline; white V-shaped insert at neckline banded with purple; full center back zipper closure. B. Suit jacket; semi-fitted; 1.5 inch mandarin collar; 3/4 length sleeves; mock flap pockets. C. Suit skirt; pleated; three 4 inch front inverted pleats; fully lined.
Worn by donor Mrs. FitzSimmons to the horse races. The winning horse was called "Stupendous," and Mrs. FitzSimmons was wearing the jockey's colors of yellow and purple. -
Blouse and skirt without jacket
Bright yellow linen ensemble. A. Over-blouse; low round neckline; white V-shaped insert at neckline banded with purple; full center back zipper closure. C. Suit skirt; pleated; three 4 inch front inverted pleats; fully lined.
Worn with jacket (Object ID #1985.25.b) to form three piece ensemble.
Worn by donor Mrs. FitzSimmons to the horse races. The winning horse was called "Stupendous," and Mrs. FitzSimmons was wearing the jockey's colors of yellow and purple. -
Cocktail dress
A. Black lace over satin cocktail dress; sheath; bateau neckline; batwing sleeves with gussets; camisole-type underbodice; natural waistline; A-line skirt with two tiered bustle back; knee length. B. Black lace-covered belt with flat bow. -
Dress
Red silk one-piece dress; A-line; round neckline with 3.5 inch slit at center front, trimmed with 4 self-fabric bows; inverted pleat at center front, beginning at waistline; inset extending from bust point underarm to back; hand-picked zipper closure; long sleeves. -
Cocktail dress
Gold metallic damask cocktail dress; sheath silhouette; sweetheart neckline; beaded bodice; sleeveless; knee length. -
Cocktail dress
Celadon green damask fit and flare cocktail dress; V-shaped neckline; sleeveless; bodice sprinkled with prong-set rhinestones which decrease in number to thigh; gored skirt; twisted bow at center front waistline formed from bodice piece. -
Dress
Black plain weave linen dress with large blue dot pattern; sheath dress; bateau neckline; 9 black satin-covered disc button closure down left back side; short puffed sleeves; natural waistline; attached 3 inch black satin sash which ties at center back; short straight skirt. -
Dress
A. Black and white cotton dress; princess style; short sleeves with black bias binding; jewel neckline bound in black; asymmetrical mock closure at left shoulder; five covered buttons and bow at closure. B. Black leather belt; 3 inches wide. -
Dress
Pink chiffon dress with clusters of pink sequins; high square neckline edged with parallel rows of sequins; 3/4 length sleeves; straight silhouette; center back zipper closure; knee length; lined in pink crepe; no label. -
Cocktail dress
A. White acrylic faux fur cocktail dress; A-line; jewel neckline with satin bias binding; straight sleeves; natural waistline; princess dress styling; knee length. B. White braided tie belt with rhinestone tassle ends; crushed fur look. -
Dress
Black crepe shift dress; jewel neckline; long one-piece set-in sleeves; no darts; invisible zipper closure at center back; pleated satin swag from under right arm over left shoulder, tails hang over left shoulder back; slit at back hem; knee length. -
Detail of unsnapped swag at shoulder
Black crepe shift dress; jewel neckline; long one-piece set-in sleeves; no darts; invisible zipper closure at center back; pleated satin swag from under right arm over left shoulder, tails hang over left shoulder back; slit at back hem; knee length.