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Detail of closure on left shoulder
Red wool bouclé dress; bateau neckline; sleeveless; princess seams; knee length; lined in red silk; zipper closure in left back princess seam; hook and eye closures on left shoulder. -
Detail of chest and waist stitching
B. Black taffeta blouse; sleeveless. C. Black taffeta skirt; straight; ankle length; red lining. Worn with cape (Object ID #2004.03.106.A) and sash (Object ID #2004.03.106.D) to form four piece evening ensemble. Worn by Hildegarde. -
Detail of capri pants
A. Maroon striped silk taffeta dress; vertical stripes in maroon, gray, and black; revere collar; princess seaming; 3/4 length sleeves; full skirt open in front to waist; mid-calf length; missing 2 of the original 6 buttons at center front. B. Black velvet capri length pants.
Worn by Julilly House Kohler. -
Detail of cape ties
Yellow chiffon velvet cape; smocked shoulders and center back; center front panels form collar, knot, and drop into center back panels; staining at back collar section.
Worn by a member of the Kohler or House families. -
Detail of cape lining
White curly lambswool cape; stand-up collar; fully lined with tie-dyed silk satin; skin is detaching from lining; several small tears throughout.
Designed by Cindy Gefke, member of Mount Mary's first Fashion design graduating class in 1969. The coat was purchased by Judy Klemensrud of the New York Times, who gave it to her friend, donor Aileen Ryan. -
Detail of cape
Detail of cape without hood to show hardware closing on collar. -
Detail of camisole
Beige silk camisole; V-neckline; lingerie straps; intricate stitching around bust; center back zipper. Worn with dress (Object ID #2004.03.325.A). -
Detail of buttons on two piece suit
Red silk shantung suit jacket; long, fitted; notched collar; three-quarter length sleeves ending in slits; five enameled "heraldic shield" motif buttons with bound buttonholes; single welt pocket flaps on hip; five inch long center vent; single welt breast pocket; lined in off-white silk. -
Detail of buttons on evening gown
A. Green and black silk satin evening gown; empire waistline; green silk satin bodice and half inch straps; button/loop with zipper closure at left side; black Peg skirt with right side seam slit; full length.
Worn with jacket (Object ID #1997.287.B) to form two piece ensemble. -
Detail of buttons
Detail to show buttons on dress. The buttons were designed and made by Sister Rosemarita Huebner, SSND.
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Detail of button on back collar of jacket
Gray wool flannel ensemble. A. Dark gray jacket; boxy; notched collar, faced upper; button at center back; one inch fabric tie under collar that laps over and buttons with 1.5 inch diameter silver button; button has Russian style crest design; two double welt pockets with flaps at hipline; straight sleeve with turned back cuff. -
Detail of button hasp under collar
Navy blue, white, red, and yellow houndstooth wool twill coat; roll collar; double-breasted with 12 navy plastic button closure; one-piece long sleeves; princess line; slash double welt pockets at hips; knee length. -
Detail of button at base of jacket
A. White cotton sheath dress with gold carnation print; scoop neckline; sleeveless. B. White cotton jacket with gold carnation print; one button at neck; long sleeves; hip length.
Worn by Lynn Fontanne. Purchased at the auction of Lynn Fontanne's estate using funds from Mount Mary alumnae. -
Detail of bolero lining
B. White quilted wool bolero jacket; short sleeves; center front black plastic zipper closure; black satin trim around neckline, sleeves, and hem; wavy hemline at back; black and white gingham lining; peplum type shape at back.
Worn with jumpsuit (Object ID #2014.09.01.a) to form two piece ensemble. -
Detail of bodice with ascot undone and to the sides
Light green silk brocade coatdress; 14th century Italian "Bizarre" pattern in black, brown, green, pink, and beige, outlined in gold metallic thread; hidden button front closure; large self-fabric covered buttons on sleeves and pocket tabs; princess line; very large skirt; attached black silk taffeta lined ascot; motifs are perfectly matched across seams; mini length. -
Detail of blouse/bodysuit
C. Multicolored striped blouse; standing collar; insert trim of mint green; long sleeves; attached white knit panty with snap closure between legs.
Worn with jacket (Object ID #1986.255.a) and skirt (Object ID #1986.255.b) to form three piece ensemble. -
Detail of blouse where tie snaps on
C. Pale yellow silk crepe blouse; jewel neckline; sleeveless; darts into collar; covered buttons on shoulder. D. Pale yellow silk crepe tie; snaps onto back neckline of blouse; 76 inches by 2.5 inches. -
Detail of blouse untucked
Light blue silk noil ensemble. A. Blouse; jewel neckline; sleeveless; center back zipper closure; lined in light blue china silk; hip length. B. Straight skirt; gathered into straight waistband; side zipper closure; lined in light blue china silk; knee length.
Worn by donor, Janet Falk. -
Detail of blouse
Gold silk blouse; horizontal rows of decorations of gold and silver embroidery, gold sequins, and gold beads; Wide scoop neckline; short cap sleeves; cropped top ends just below the bust; strands of gold beaded fringe at hem; back gold button closures, large single rhinestone, and loops. -
Detail of belt from back
A. Very pale green silk charmeuse evening gown; Bateau neckline at center front; plunging neckline at center back; sleeveless; bias cut skirt, fitted over hips and flared below; small tear at back near snap closures. B. Pale green silk charmeuse belt; large flower decoration in pink, light purple, and green.
The belt here has been rearranged so the flower is in the back.
Worn by Julilly House Kohler.