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  • C. Ivory organza blouse; worn backwards to fill in "V" of overdress; ruffled neckline and sleeve cuffs; snap and hook and eye closures.

    Worn with overdress (Object ID #1983.193.a) and underdress (Object ID #1983.193.b) to form three piece ensemble. Ensemble was worn with cape (Object ID #1983.212).

    Worn by Lynn Fontanne. Made by Lynn Fontanne using a Jacques Griffe Vogue pattern, which she reworked to give the overdress a deep V back. The ensemble was originally worn with a white ruffled dickey. Donor was the niece of Lynn Fontanne and Alfred Lunt.
  • B. Black brushed silk underdress; back is brushed silk, front is taffeta; sleeveless taffeta bodice. C. Ivory organza blouse; worn backwards to fill in "V" of overdress; ruffled neckline and sleeve cuffs; snap and hook and eye closures.

    Worn with overdress (Object ID #1983.193.a) to form three piece ensemble. Ensemble was worn with cape (Object ID #1983.212).

    Worn by Lynn Fontanne. Made by Lynn Fontanne using a Jacques Griffe Vogue pattern, which she reworked to give the overdress a deep V back. The ensemble was originally worn with a white ruffled dickey. Donor was the niece of Lynn Fontanne and Alfred Lunt.
  • A. Black brushed silk overdress; 3/4 length sleeves; ivory organza cuffs; empire bodice; open at back with deep V; black satin bow with streamers; uneven hemline; small hole in front skirt. B. Black brushed silk underdress; back is brushed silk, front is taffeta; sleeveless taffeta bodice. C. Ivory organza blouse; worn backwards to fill in "V" of overdress; ruffled neckline and sleeve cuffs; snap and hook and eye closures. Ensemble was worn with cape (Object ID #1983.212).

    Worn by Lynn Fontanne. Made by Lynn Fontanne using a Jacques Griffe Vogue pattern, which she reworked to give the overdress a deep V back. The ensemble was originally worn with a white ruffled dickey. Donor was the niece of Lynn Fontanne and Alfred Lunt
  • A. Brown silk surah blouse with beige dot print; long dolman sleeves; covered buttons down center front and on cuffs. B. Brown silk surah skirt with beige dot print; gored; fully lined.

    Worn by Lynn Fontanne. Purchased at the auction of Lynn Fontanne's estate using funds from Mount Mary alumnae.
  • White crepe blouse; convertible collar; center front opening, 3 white shell buttons and 2 snaps; bishop sleeves, 2 buttons at cuffs; lined in same fabric; hip length.

    Worn by Peg Bradley.
  • Light pink silk faille blouse; Peter Pan collar; center back zipper closure; straight sleeves with 1 button cuffs; banded bottom.
  • Yellow silk twill blouse; Peter Pan collar; 5 covered button/bound buttonhole center front closures; bodice gathered onto banded bottom; long sleeves; part of left sleeve has come unstitched.
  • Yellow silk twill blouse; Peter Pan collar; 5 covered button/bound buttonhole center front closures; bodice gathered onto banded bottom; long sleeves; part of left sleeve has come unstitched.
  • Red wool double knit blouse; mock turtleneck; short sleeves; fully lined; back zipper closure.
  • Off-white silk crepe blouse; rolled collar, bias cut; bound button closure up center back; 2 single welt pockets; sleeveless; hip length.
  • C. Black silk crepe tailored blouse; standing collar with attached tie; 5 covered buttons on center front closure; long straight sleeves with cuffs. Worn with jacket (Object ID #1997.423.a) and skirt (Object ID #1997.423.b) to form three piece ensemble. This item was created by Gustave Tassell for Norman Norell fashion house.
  • A. Lavender wool jersey cardigan jacket; V-shaped neckline; 5 mauve button/bound buttonholes on center front closure; straight sleeves. B. Black wool jersey skirt; center back zipper closure; knee length. C. Black silk crepe tailored blouse; standing collar with attached tie; 5 covered buttons on center front closure; long straight sleeves with cuffs. This item was created by Gustave Tassell for Norman Norell fashion house.
  • B. Ivory batiste tailored blouse; double Pan collar with bias binding; balloon sleeves, very full with 5 pearl button/hand-worked buttonhole closures at cuffs.

    Worn with jumper (Object ID #1997.438.a) and belt (Object ID #1997.438.c) to form three piece ensemble. This item was created by Norman Norell for Traina-Norell fashion house.
  • A. Gray wool flannel A-line jumper; jewel neckline; 4 covered button/bound buttonhole closures at each shoulder seam; sleeveless; cut on bias; straight skirt; mid-calf length. B. Ivory batiste tailored blouse; double Pan collar with bias binding; balloon sleeves, very full with 5 pearl button/hand-worked buttonhole closures at cuffs. C. Gray wool flannel tie belt; 1.5 inches wide. This item was created by Norman Norell for Traina-Norell fashion house.
  • Black wool jersey ensemble. A. Blouse; Peter Pan collar; 7 button/bound buttonhole center front closures; dolman sleeves; banded bottom; blouson. B. Skirt; A-line; 4 panel; mid-calf length. This item was created by Norman Norell for Traina-Norell fashion house.
  • C. Off-white silk twill blouse; self-bow at neck; sleeveless; center front opening with 4 covered button closure; gathers at waist; underarm stains.

    Worn with jacket (Object ID #2007.10.03.a) and skirt (Object ID #2007.10.03.b) to form three piece ensemble.

    Worn by donor, Joan Urdan. This item was created by Norman Norell for Traina-Norell fashion house.
  • Tan wool tweed suit with flecks of blue, burgundy, and green. A. Jacket; wing collar; front opening with no closures; 3/4 length set-in sleeves; patch pockets on chest; waist length; front opening, collar, and sleeve edges are finished with self-fabric binding; lined in beige taffeta. B. Skirt; wide straight waistband; gathers into waistband; side seam pockets; knee length; lined in beige taffeta. C. Off-white silk twill blouse; self-bow at neck; sleeveless; center front opening with 4 covered button closure; gathers at waist; underarm stains.

    Worn by donor, Joan Urdan. This item was created by Norman Norell for Traina-Norell fashion house.
  • A. Ivory silk crepe tailored blouse; shirt collar; 4 button (missing)/hand-worked buttonhole center front closure; vertical tucks; straight sleeves with French cuffs. B. Black silk crepe skirt; knife pleats; 2 inch wide waistband; full length; silk crepe lining. C. Black satin-covered belt; 3 inches wide. D. Black satin neck bow.
  • 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.
  • B. Black underdress; straight silhouette; silk tank top attached to wool skirt with accordion pleats; knee length. 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.

    Worn with blazer (Object ID #1997.442.a) to form four piece ensemble.
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