Evening cape
Clothing and dress
Black panne velvet evening cape; jewel neckline, one hook and eye closure at the neck, center back seam, shaping through the shoulders, midcalf length, unlined, unfinished. Seams turned in and double overcast by hand. Large tear near right shoulder, opening near hem on one side has been widened. Worn by Valentina.
Valentina
Donated by Nina Frantzen
1935-1940
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Object ID #1995.354
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Three piece ensemble
Clothing and dress
Taupe silk tulle ensemble. A. Dirndl underdress with spaghetti straps, bodice of crepe backed satin with the crepe side showing. Skirt is gathered tulle over taffeta lining, midcalf length. B. Tulle overdress; surplice wrap front with hook and eye closure, long straight sleeves, gathered skirt is mid-calf length. C. Rectangular shaped tulle cape slips over the head with tails hanging down the back. Worn by Valentina.
Valentina
Donated by Nina Frantzen
1947-1949
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<a href="https://digitalcollections.mtmary.edu/items/show/1392" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Ensemble back without cape</a> (<span>Object ID #1995.360.AB)</span>
<a href="https://digitalcollections.mtmary.edu/items/show/1595" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Ensemble front without cape</a> (<span>Object ID #1995.360.AB)</span>
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Object ID #1995.360.ABC
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Ensemble back without cape
Clothing and dress
Taupe silk tulle ensemble. A. Dirndl underdress with spaghetti straps, bodice of crepe backed satin with the crepe side showing. Skirt is gathered tulle over taffeta lining, midcalf length. B. Tulle overdress; surplice wrap front with hook and eye closure, long straight sleeves, gathered skirt is mid-calf length. Worn with cape (Object ID #1995.360.C) to form three piece ensemble. Worn by Valentina.
Valentina
Donated by Nina Frantzen
1947-1949
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<a href="https://digitalcollections.mtmary.edu/items/show/1390" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Three piece ensemble</a> (Object ID #1995.360.ABC)
<a href="https://digitalcollections.mtmary.edu/items/show/1595" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Ensemble front without cape</a> (Object ID #1995.360.AB)
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Object ID #1995.360.AB
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Cape
Clothing and dress
Dark blue sheer chiffon cape; fabric is gathered into a neckline with a bias tie at center front, large hood can also be worn as a double capelet, knee length. Unlined. Worn by Valentina.
Valentina
Donated by Nina Frantzen
1938-1947
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<a href="https://digitalcollections.mtmary.edu/items/show/1416" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Cape pulled over head</a> (Object ID #1995.385)
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Object ID #1995.385
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Cape pulled over head
Clothing and dress
Dark blue sheer chiffon cape; fabric is gathered into a neckline with a bias tie at center front, large hood can also be worn as a double capelet, knee length. Unlined. Worn by Valentina.
Valentina
Donated by Nina Frantzen
1938-1947
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<a href="https://digitalcollections.mtmary.edu/items/show/1415" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Cape</a> (Object ID #1995.385)
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Object ID #1995.385
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Cape
Clothing and dress
Gold silk marquisette burnoose cape; shape is triangular with tip snipped off to form a ‘hood’ or turned back section. Tip folds back over the back of the neck, shorter length at center back, unlined, completely hand finished. Unusual piece. Worn with white charmeuse gown (Object ID #1995.342). Worn by Valentina.
Valentina
Donated by Nina Frantzen
1935-1940
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<a href="https://digitalcollections.mtmary.edu/items/show/1436" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Gown</a> (Object ID #1995.342)
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Object ID #1995.369
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Ensemble front without cape
Clothing and dress
Taupe silk tulle ensemble. A. Dirndl underdress with spaghetti straps, bodice of crepe backed satin with the crepe side showing. Skirt is gathered tulle over taffeta lining, midcalf length. B. Tulle overdress; surplice wrap front with hook and eye closure, long straight sleeves, gathered skirt is mid-calf length. Worn with cape (Object ID #1995.360.C) to form three piece ensemble. Worn by Valentina.
Valentina
Donated by Nina Frantzen
1947-1949
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<a href="https://digitalcollections.mtmary.edu/items/show/1390" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Three piece ensemble</a> (Object ID #1995.360.ABC)
<a href="https://digitalcollections.mtmary.edu/items/show/1392" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Ensemble back without cape</a> (Object ID #1995.360.AB)
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Object ID #1995.360.AB
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Two piece ensemble
Clothing and dress
Black and white wool gingham ensemble. A. Princess dress; standing collar; Bias cut; center front bias placket with hidden button/bound buttonhole closure; bishop sleeves; flared skirt with inverted pleats in princess seaming; inseam pockets; knee length. B. Cape; large gold-tone buckle center front closure; true bias seamline at center back; unlined; knee length.
Trigère, Pauline
The Museum at FIT
1964-1974
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<a href="https://digitalcollections.mtmary.edu/items/show/1628" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Dress without cape</a> (Object ID #1997.252.A)
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Object ID #1997.252.AB
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Three piece ensemble
Clothing and dress
A. White floral silk twill dress; printed with orange poppies with green and brown leaves; V-neckline with bias banding; narrow straps in front; empire waist; tucks on skirt at waistline; slim straight skirt; hook and eye closures at center back; zipper has possibly been removed; mid-calf length. B. White silk crepe slip; detached from dress. C. White floral silk twill cape; printed with orange poppies with green and brown leaves; slits at sides and center back; lined in white silk. Cape was likely attached to dress originally.
Irene
Donated by Charles Kleibacker
1947-1954
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<a href="https://digitalcollections.mtmary.edu/items/show/1987" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Dress</a> (Object ID #2004.03.398.A)
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Still Image
Object ID #2004.03.398.ABC
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Evening cape
Clothing and dress
Aqua silk peau de soie cape; lined in silk broadcloth; floor length. Worn with evening gown (Object ID #1981.23). Performance ensemble worn by Hildegarde.
Sorelle Fontana
Donated by Hildegarde
1954-1964
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<a href="https://digitalcollections.mtmary.edu/items/show/2058" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Evening gown</a> (Object ID #1981.23)
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Object ID #1981.22
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Two piece evening ensemble
Clothing and dress
A. Royal blue wool evening gown; small cowl collar; sleeveless; hand-picked zipper closure; straight skirt hanging from yoke bodice; long slit asymmetrically placed in skirt front. B. Royal blue and magenta wool cape; royal blue front, magenta back; small cap sleeves; very full. Performance ensemble worn by Hildegarde.
Jenkins, Elinor
Hildegarde
1975-1982
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<a href="https://digitalcollections.mtmary.edu/items/show/2131" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Evening gown</a> (Object ID #1982.304.A)
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Object ID #1982.304.AB
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Two piece evening ensemble
Clothing and dress
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.
Stavropoulos
Donated by Hildegarde
1975-1982
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<a href="https://digitalcollections.mtmary.edu/items/show/2140" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Evening gown</a> (Object ID #1982.310.A)
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Object ID #1982.310.AB
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Two piece ensemble
Clothing and dress
Blue banlon evening ensemble; horizontal wave pattern in multiple shades of blue. A. Gown; standing collar; long sleeves; column silhouette; center back zipper closure with covered buttons sewn to placket; ankle length. B. Cape; ties at neck; split in two sections. Performance ensemble worn by Hildegarde.
LaMendola
Donated by Charles Kleibacker
1975-1982
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<a href="https://digitalcollections.mtmary.edu/items/show/2151" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Evening gown - front</a> (Object ID #2002.84.25.A)
<a href="https://digitalcollections.mtmary.edu/items/show/2152" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Evening gown - back</a> (Object ID #2002.84.25.A)
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Object ID #2002.84.25.AB
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Four piece evening ensemble
Clothing and dress
A. Red taffeta cape; covered button opening on back shoulder; edged in black braid and sequins; waist length in front, hangs to floor in back; slight train. B. Black taffeta blouse; sleeveless. C. Black taffeta skirt; straight; ankle length; red lining. D. Black taffeta sash; black medallion and fringe at front. Worn by Hildegarde.
Kleibacker, Charles
Donated by Charles Kleibacker
1982-1990
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<a href="https://digitalcollections.mtmary.edu/items/show/2155" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Evening ensemble without cape - front</a> (Object ID #2004.03.106.BCD)
<a href="https://digitalcollections.mtmary.edu/items/show/2156" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Evening ensemble without cape - back</a> (Object ID #2004.03.106.BCD)
<a href="https://digitalcollections.mtmary.edu/items/show/3380" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Detail of chest and waist stitching</a> (Object ID #2004.03.106.BC)
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Object ID #2004.03.106.ABCD
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Detail of cape
Clothing and dress
Detail of cape without hood to show hardware closing on collar.
Cashin, Bonnie
Philip Sills
1964-1974
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<a href="https://digitalcollections.mtmary.edu/items/show/2238" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Cape and hood</a> (Object ID #1980.96.AB)
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Object ID #1980.96.A
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Two piece ensemble
Clothing and dress
A. Rust colored wool flannel cape; suede Nehru collar; double ties at neck; puffed shoulders; slits for arms; two pockets; suede trim; unlined; above the knee length. B. Brown striped jersey dress; stripes are orange, green, and dark brown; bateau neckline; gathered shoulder seams with elastic; straight long sleeves; two parabola pockets at hips; knee length.
Cashin, Bonnie
Cashin, Bonnie
Philip Sills
1975
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<a href="https://digitalcollections.mtmary.edu/items/show/2300" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Dress</a> (Object ID #1980.105.B)
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Object ID #1980.105.AB
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Two piece ensemble
Clothing and dress
Light steel blue double knit ensemble. A. Dress; jewel collar; plain short sleeves; raglan-style yoke at front and back of bodice; insets below each sleeve, extending through waist seam and into straight, fitted skirt; mandarin-style closure at left front yoke seam with four carved wooden buttons, self-fabric loops, and snap at neck; zipper closure in left front inset seam; side seam pockets; fully lined; knee length. B. Cape; funnel collar; mandarin-style closure at left front with four carved wooden buttons; front and back have matching center insets, front is open along these seams below chest level; fully lined; just past elbow length.
Made by Mount Mary Fashion student Donna Boehm.
Boehm, Donna
1964-1974
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<a href="https://digitalcollections.mtmary.edu/items/show/2578" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Dress without cape</a> (Object ID #2006.01.14.a)
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Object ID #2006.01.14.ab
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Dress without cape
Clothing and dress
Light steel blue double knit ensemble. A. Dress; jewel collar; plain short sleeves; raglan-style yoke at front and back of bodice; insets below each sleeve, extending through waist seam and into straight, fitted skirt; mandarin-style closure at left front yoke seam with four carved wooden buttons, self-fabric loops, and snap at neck; zipper closure in left front inset seam; side seam pockets; fully lined; knee length.
Worn with cape (Object ID #2006.01.14.b) to form two piece ensemble.
Made by Mount Mary Fashion student Donna Boehm.
Boehm, Donna
1964-1974
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<a href="https://digitalcollections.mtmary.edu/items/show/2577" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Two piece ensemble</a> (Object ID #2006.01.14.a)
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Object ID #2006.01.14.a
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Cape
Clothing and dress
Medium pink silk cloqué evening cape; quilted fabric; all-over swirling pattern; lined in pink silk taffeta; openings for arms; dips in slight "V" at center back; small train; soiled at back hem; fading throughout. Designer unknown.
Donor: Charlotte Piesiecki
1964-1974
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Object ID #1975.24
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Cape
Clothing and dress
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.
Gefke, Cindy
Donor: Aileen Ryan
1969
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<a href="https://digitalcollections.mtmary.edu/items/show/2601" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Detail of cape lining</a> (Object ID #1982.161)
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Object ID #1982.161
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