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  • Navy blue heavy ridged wool twill suit. A. Jacket; roll collar; long set-in sleeves; bias cut; asymmetric five large pearl buttons and five bound buttonhole closures on grain; lined in navy blue silk. B. Skirt; bias cut wrap skirt; wide overlap; center back seam with two darts on each side; two inch wide waistband with snaps, hooks, and eye closures; lined in navy blue silk. From Hildegarde's personal wardrobe.
  • White floral silk chiffon evening ensemble; yellow, lavender, and pink flowers with green leaves. A. Gown; slip style; low V-neckline; beige spaghetti straps; two layers printed silk chiffon and three layers plain white silk chiffon; floor length. B. Poncho; seams at center front and back; open at sides; self-covered button closure at neck. C. Scarf; pieced to form shoulder yoke with flounce. Custom made for Hildegarde as a performance gown.
  • Slip style; low V-neckline; beige spaghetti straps; two layers printed silk chiffon and three layers plain white silk chiffon; floor length. Worn with poncho (Object ID #2002.84.08.B) and scarf (Object ID #2002.84.08.C) to form three piece ensemble. Custom made for Hildegarde as a performance gown.
  • Salmon pink silk chiffon evening ensemble. A. Gown with faceted crystal tear drops and band of silver bugle beads; tiny bugle beading and rhinestones at high waist; four layers of chiffon. B. Pale pink capelet; trimmed with tear drop beads. C. Scarf; triangular shaped; trimmed with tear drop beads. Worn as a performance ensemble by Hildegarde.
  • Evening Gown viewed from front. Worn with capelet (Object ID #1981.110.B) and scarf (Object ID #1981.110.C) to form three piece evening ensemble. Worn by Hildegarde.
  • Pale green silk chiffon evening ensemble; A. Gown; attached flowing back panel; bodice completely covered in silver bugle beads; spaghetti straps; sewn-in brassiere. B. Scarf. Performance ensemble worn by Hildegarde. Refurbished by Charles Kleibacker for September 25, 1982 show at Mount Mary.
  • White silk chiffon evening ensemble. A. Gown; V-neckline front and back; fitted body flowing to full skirt. B. Cape; clear crystal droplet beading; buttons in front; very dirty. Worn by Hildegarde.
  • White silk chiffon evening gown; V-neckline front and back; fitted body flowing to full skirt. Worn with cape (Object ID #1982.310.B) to form two piece evening ensemble. Worn by Hildegarde.
  • White and deep purple striped silk broadcloth evening ensemble. A. Gown; high collar neckline; long slim sleeves; cut on bias to create diagonal strip; straight silhouette ending in eleven inch flounce; back zipper closure; ankle length. B. Scarf; bias cut; 125 inches long. Custom made for Hildegarde as a performance gown.
  • Black chenille long evening coat; solid black sequins and cross bars of black chenille; architecturally structured with straight front and long straight strips of chenille between sequins; wide back and sides of angled strips of chenille; strips of cellophane embedded beneath sequins to create glimmer effect. Custom made for Hildegarde.
  • Fashion illustration of two women in black and white. The first is in a fitted long dress with a slit and has a flowy open top over it. The second wears a darker full length one-shouldered dress. The “fabric” of the outfits may be glued, printed material. The back reads, “p 22 Designs by Mary Freund Joan Strabel.” No date, artist listed as Joan Strabel. Measurements: 11 x 14 inches. 

    This artwork was featured in the 1978 Fashion Show Program, "Sculptured Softly". Joan Strabel and Mary Freund were Fashion Design students in the late 1970s, but it is unknown whether they graduated from the program.
  • Fashion illustration of a woman in a long white fur coat with blue sleeves and matching blue cap and belt. Description at bottom right reads "white mink coa with sky blue suede set-in sleeves under cap sleeves. Sky blue suede belt. Center front hook closings". Marked "A" at top left. Signed "V. Studelska '72". Measurements: 11 x 13.75 inhces. A form on the back indicates that this was submitted to a Design Competition for Saga Mink.

    Victoria Studelska Swoverland was a Fashion Design major, Class of 1973.
  • Fashion illustration of a woman in a light brown fur vest with chunky belt and black turtleneck underneath. There is a black and white sketch of the back view and a detail sketch of the buckle. Description at bottom left reads "Pastel mink wrapped vest. Rust suede belt with cast metal sunburst buckle with oxidized detail. Wear it with: body stocking, pants, suits, evening skirts". Marked "B" at top left. Signed "V. Studelska '72". Measurements: 11 x 13.75 inhces. A form on the back indicates that this was submitted to a Design Competition for Saga Mink.

    Victoria Studelska Swoverland was a Fashion Design major, Class of 1973.
  • A. Brown suede outdoor jacket with teal blue faux fur lining and trim; roll collar, straight long set-in sleeves with two rows of teal faux fur at the wrist, shoulder yoke front and back, back section has center back seam, modified princess seam extends to the side seam with an inseam pocket, two wooden toggle closures, hip length. B. Brown suede hood with teal blue faux fur lining and trim, chin strap snaps on the left side.

    This item is from Fall/Winter 2001-2002.
  • A. Tailored menswear style silk crepe shirt of uneven teal, brown, white, yellow, and purple stripes, buttons down center front. B. Silk crepe tie of uneven teal, brown, white, yellow, and purple stripes. C. Wool twill teal plaid skirt; lines of tartan pattern are white and purple, no waistband, invisible zipper, chain at waist, sewn down pleats, knee length, unlined.

    This item is from Fall/Winter 2001-2002.
  • Brown window-pane plaid wool jacket; cardigan style, jewel neckline, fringe yarn and bead embellishment around neckline, center front zipper, four patch pockets with zipper closures. Fringe yarn and bead embellishments at center back, long set-in sleeves, sleeve hems, and pockets. Hip length, lined in brown taffeta.

    Worn with dress (Object ID #2013.04.13.A).

    This item is from Fall/Winter 2007-2008.
  • Brown window-pane plaid wool sheath dress; embellishments of turquoise and dark green wool yarn, turquoise and white print fabric, shells, and triangular turquoise and yellow plastic sequins. Embellishment at center front from neck to hem. Sleeveless, scoop neckline in front, zipper closure in back, above knee length, straight silhouette, lined in brown taffeta.

    Worn with jacket (Object ID #2013.04.13.B).

    This item is from Fall/Winter 2007-2008.
  • White cotton beach dress with orange silk-screened print.

    Worn by Lynn Fontanne. Purchased at the auction of Lynn Fontanne's estate using funds from Mount Mary alumnae.
  • Red felt pancake hat; felt feathers on top; stuffed to create rolled appearance around edge; black net snood with red felt feathers attached.

    Worn by Julilly House Kohler.
  • Black straw hat; inverted soup plate shape; cluster of white feathers at each side; grosgrain fitted cap at center back.

    Worn by Julilly House Kohler.
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