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Hat
Navy blue straw hat; coolie type; flat crown; heavy straw; 12 inches in diameter.
Worn by Julilly House Kohler. -
Illustration
Fashion illustration of three women in different lingerie. On the left is a two piece blue set, the top a cami and the bottom long bloomers. The middle is a long pink nightgown with long bubble sleeves. The last is a two piece green set with a sheer middle panel on the top and harem pants on the bottom. Labeled as Lingerie. Each of the three designs has a fabric sample connected above the design. 1981, artist name Lori Schlagenhaft. Pastels and pen on board. Measurements: 10 x 14. Form on back indicates that this design was submitted to the International Ladies' Garment Workers' Union (ILGWU) "America's Next Great Designer Awards".
Lori Schlagenhaft was a Fashion Design student at Mount Mary in the early 1980s. It is unknown whether she graduated from the program. -
Illustration
Fashion illustration of woman wearing a long coat, two views. Written on the page is: “coat. Raglan-center seam sleeve. Gusset underarm. Snap at turtle collar. Hidden snaps under fly front. Detail-pocket for sunglasses at side of sleeve. Suit-working pockets. Coats.” A swatch of a dark khaki fabric is included. Artist name is D. Michelle Schlosser and date is 1976-1977. Pen and charcoal on board. Measurements: 10 x 14 inches. Form on back indicates that this design was submitted to the International Ladies' Garment Workers' Union (ILGWU) "America's Next Great Designer Awards".
D. Michelle Schlosser was a Fashion Design major, Class of 1977. -
Illustration
Fashion illustration of a woman wearing a raincoat. Written on the paper reads, “raincoat: set-in sleeve; snap-front closing; smocking at bust and cuff; working pocket; turban cap: smocked around edge. Rainwear.” Illustration is in black and white. Artist name is D. Michelle Schlosser and the year is 1976-1977. Charcoal and marker on board. Measurements: 10 x 14 inches. Form on back indicates that this design was submitted to the International Ladies' Garment Workers' Union (ILGWU) "America's Next Great Designer Awards".
D. Michelle Schlosser was a Fashion Design major, Class of 1977. -
Letter from Harry D. Schmidt to Sister Mary Nora Barber, February 6, 1976
Letter from Harry D. Schmidt, president of T.A. Chapman Co. in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, to Sister Mary Nora Barber, president of Mount Mary College, mentioning Mr. Schmidt's visit with Sister Aloyse Hessburg (head of the fashion design program at Mount Mary) and complimenting the training Ruth McDuffie, a Chapman Co. employee and Mount Mary graduate, received at Mount Mary. -
Dress
Brown wool double knit sheath dress; 2 parallel white stripes run down center front; set of 3 white/2 black stripes run down princess lines; stripe pattern repeated on back; high scoop neckline; left side metal zipper closure, hand-inserted; hook and eye and snap closures at shoulder; 7.5 inch band at bottom with horizontal stripes.
Worn by Peg Bradley. -
Detail of shoulder closure
Brown wool double knit sheath dress; 2 parallel white stripes run down center front; set of 3 white/2 black stripes run down princess lines; stripe pattern repeated on back; high scoop neckline; left side metal zipper closure, hand-inserted; hook and eye and snap closures at shoulder; 7.5 inch band at bottom with horizontal stripes.
Worn by Peg Bradley. -
Coat
Chocolate brown double knit wool coat; short rolled collar; vertical single welt pockets with 1.5 inch welts at waist; circular buttons with rolled fabric button loops; back yoke at shoulders; center back seam; 3/4 length raglan sleeves with white contrasting cuffs; cuffs are 2.25 inches wide; white knit inside.
Worn by Peg Bradley. -
Coat
Blue wool flannel coat; standing collar; long sleeves with square armscyes; hidden front buttons; no lining; mid-calf length.
Worn by Florence Eiseman. -
Needlework samples
White batiste needlework samples; parts of sleeves; features tucks, lace insertion, and lace ruffles in short lower sleeves.
The School Sisters of Notre Dame had a sewing workshop and produced samples of the type of work that they could do. This particular sample demonstrated techniques used for christening gowns and other things. -
Needlework sample panel
White muslin sample strip of various needlework techniques; examples include pleating, hand-made buttons, hand-worked buttonholes, braid stitched on tulle, quilting, lace insertion, tucks, ruffles, and cording.
The School Sisters of Notre Dame had a sewing workshop and produced samples of the type of work that they could do. -
Dress
Pink cotton jersey evening dress; V-neckline; sleeveless; knot at center front hip; knee length.
Made by Mount Mary Fashion student Laura Schultz in 1985. This is a copy of a 1920s white evening dress by Vionnet in the collection. -
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