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Rationale for the Fashion Department (1984?)
A document giving a brief description of the fashion program at Mount Mary College in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and a rationale for why the program should become its own department.
This item is undated but is likely from 1984.
To see the entire file, click on the pdf file beneath the image (Rationale for Fashion Dept mid-1980s.pdf). -
Rear view of bandeau bra
Sheer red printed silk chiffon bandeau bra. Large floral design in yellow, green, blue, and white; Edged with red satin ribbon; Unlined.
This item is from Spring/Summer 1998. -
Red velvet bolero
Dark red evening bolero jacket with scoop neckline; deeply plunging at center front. Two hook and eye closures at overlapped center front waist. Dolman sleeves with invisible piecing at cuff for a tight fit. Unlined, completely hand-overcast and finished. Worn by Valentina.
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Richard Tyler ensemble
Black tulle ensemble. A. Striped black tulle blouse; tulle has alternating thick and thin velvet stripe, bias cut with asymmetrical hem, sleeveless, hip length, unlined. B. Black silk ottoman evening coat; Mandarin collar, darts at neck front, hook closure at neck, sleeveless, back has modified princess seams, ankle length, unlined. C. Striped black tulle skirt; bias cut, below knee length, side zipper closure, unlined. -
Richard Tyler ensemble without coat
Black tulle ensemble. A. Striped black tulle blouse, tulle has alternating thick and thin stripe of velvet; Blouse cut on the bias with an asymmetrical hem; sleeveless; Hip length; Unlined. C. Striped black tulle skirt cut on bias; Below knee length; Side zipper closure; Unlined.
Worn with coat (Object ID #2011.12.01.B) to form three piece ensemble. -
Roberto Cavalli dress
A. Forest green suede dress; V-neckline, sleeveless, columnar silhouette, gathered at the natural waist, belt loops at the side seams, decorated with appliqués that appear to be feathers and small real feathers, asymmetrical decorations, center front slit is decorated with feathers and appliqués, ankle length, no hem, uneven. B. Forest green suede tie belt. -
Rochelle P. recording
This recording was made by Rochelle P. as part of the “Humans of Mount Mary: Sharing Stories” event held October 16, 2023, in the Library Cafe at Mount Mary University. The event encouraged attendees to “record a story, share who you are, and dig deep.”
Description from creator: "Unbecome to become." -
Romper
Child's white cotton piqué romper; shoulder straps that criss-cross in back; front tab buttons over forest green flat bow; pearl button fasteners; mint green cotton gathered back. -
Romper
Child's mint green cotton chambray romper; jewel neckline; sleeveless; bloomer-style bottom gathered to waistband; center back zipper closure. -
Romper
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. -
Romper
Child's blue cotton gabardine romper; jewel neckline; buttons at shoulders; sleeveless; appliqué of red train with white wheels across front bodice; short shorts with straight legs. -
Romper
Child's navy blue cotton romper; red criss-cross shoulder straps attach with pearl buttons; red bloomer-style back. -
Ronald Amey with students and Sister Aloyse Hessburg at Mount Mary College
This photograph appeared on page 44 of Arches 1968 (Mount Mary College's yearbook) with the following caption: "Cindy Gefke, Pat Day, Ellen Van Horn, and Sister M. Aloyse [Sister Aloyse Hessburg] listen attentively as Mr. Ronald Amey, New York designer, gives a critique on a budding designer’s sketch."
The exact date of the photograph is unknown, but Amey first visited Mount Mary College in 1965 and returned for student counseling sessions in 1966 (among possible other trips). -
Ruana
Bright red silk jersey evening ruana; unfinished; first steps in finishing front edges have been started.
This ruana was used by Sister Aloyse Hessburg and Charles Kleibacker for their couture class. -
Ruana
Blue floral warp print taffeta shawl; rectangular; pointed ends; self-lined; 82 inches long. -
Ruana
Seafoam green silk crepe ruana; square shape with slit in front; edges are hand-finished.
This ruana was used by Sister Aloyse Hessburg and Charles Kleibacker for their couture class. -
Sadasia J.E. recording
This recording was made by Sadasia J.E. as part of the 2024 Psychology of Peace course at Mount Mary University, which included a study abroad trip to Ireland over J term.
Description from creator: "My story is a final project in the Psychology of Peace study abroad class." -
Saint Laurent Rive Gauche ensemble
Dark brown ensemble. A. Cotton velveteen bustier; small ‘v’ at top, five black button closure over center front zipper in black taffeta lining. B. Suede pants; wide attached statement waistband ties in front and overlaps bustier, tapered, center front zipper, ankle length. -
Samantha B. recording
This recording was made by Samantha B. as part of the “Humans of Mount Mary: Sharing Stories” event held October 16, 2023, in the Library Cafe at Mount Mary University. The event encouraged attendees to “record a story, share who you are, and dig deep.”
Description from creator: "How I got to mount mary." -
Sandals
Yellow green leather sandals; yellow green top-stitching; two 1/2 inch straps that criss-cross at top of foot; one eyelet at instep as closure; black shoelace; spring heel. A. Right shoe. B. Left shoe.
Worn by Peg Bradley.