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1970 Gold Needle Award
Announcement for 1970 Gold Needle Award presented to Bonnie Cashin at Mount Mary. -
Fashion show program 1971
Program from the 1971 fashion show, which includes the presentation of the 1971 Gold Needle Award to Charles Kleibacker.
To see the entire program, click on the pdf file beneath the image (FashionShowProgram1971.pdf). -
Fashion show program 1982: Flights of fantasy
Program from the "Flights of Fantasy" event at Mount Mary University, May 7 and 8, 1982. Charles Kleibacker was the commentator and the event was underwritten by Florence Eiseman, Inc.
The program contains sketches of the students' designs alongside the students' names (given here in alphabetical order): Diana Banks (2 designs), Pamela Calbaum (2 designs), Hi-Ja Lee Choi, Katie Corcoran, Barb Crawford (3 designs), Karen Davidson, Michele DuPont, Debra Eauslin, Cherie Eckmann (3 designs), Rhea L. Graham, Karen Haviland, Melanie Helminski (2 designs), Mary A. Herman, Kathy A. Hillery (2 designs), Julie Kaderabek (2 designs), Ingrid Kozulis, Paula F. Mahan, Debbie McKay, Lisa Nazer, Tina Pozorski, Melissa Puls, Donna Ricco, Gayle Strege, Sara Weber (2 designs).
Donna Ricco's design (Object ID #2013.14.01.ab) is available in the Digital Fashion Archive.
To see the entire program, click on the pdf file beneath the image (FashionShowProgram1982.pdf). -
Beret
Off-white silk satin beret; very large; small band around face folds back; main part of beret tucked into band; back pleated into off-white button; tuck at back of band to decrease size. Attributed to Charles Kleibacker. -
Hat
Black ostrich feather hat; feathers attached to black muslin which is then sewn onto beige organza skull cap. Chignon influence, meant to be worn on back of head to look like hair. -
Helmet hat
White 4-ply silk crepe wedding helmet; fits close to head; dips low in back; self-fabric band and bow in back; lined in white silk shantung.
Custom made for Samantha Drake. -
Helmet hat
Yellow silk taffeta helmet hat; fits close to head; exaggerated ruff extends down back; padded with tulle; lining has been cut away; white netting has been slit. -
Toque
Green peacock feather toque; large scattered "rhinestones" on felt base -
Detail of wedding gown with train from back
Ivory faille wedding gown; neck yoke buttoned with covered ball and loops at front; no waist definition; large sleeves with wide cuffs with covered ball and loops; trained; couture techniques. -
Detail of wedding gown with train from side
Ivory faille wedding gown; neck yoke buttoned with covered ball and loops at front; no waist definition; large sleeves with wide cuffs with covered ball and loops; trained; couture techniques. -
Detail of wedding gown with train from front
Ivory faille wedding gown; neck yoke buttoned with covered ball and loops at front; no waist definition; large sleeves with wide cuffs with covered ball and loops; trained; couture techniques. -
Wedding gown
Ivory faille wedding gown; neck yoke buttoned with covered ball and loops at front; no waist definition; large sleeves with wide cuffs with covered ball and loops; trained; couture techniques. -
Wrap
Black and light brown leopard print faux fur wrap; shawl collar; circular shape with slits for arms; sleeveless; front opening with no closure; lined in self-fabric; knee length. -
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. -
Evening gown
Seafoam green silk crepe evening gown; slip style; spaghetti straps; A-line skirt; side back hand-picked zipper; very low back; unlined except for bodice; train; some stains.
This gown was used by Sister Aloyse Hessburg and Charles Kleibacker for their couture class. -
Detail of inside front of gown
Bright pink silk charmeuse gown; ruffle at neck; round front shoulder yoke; long sleeves; unlined; ankle length. Possibly a nightgown.
This gown was used by Sister Aloyse Hessburg and Charles Kleibacker for their couture class. -
Detail of gown with front belt undone
Bright pink silk charmeuse gown; ruffle at neck; round front shoulder yoke; long sleeves; unlined; ankle length. Possibly a nightgown.
This gown was used by Sister Aloyse Hessburg and Charles Kleibacker for their couture class. -
Gown
Bright pink silk charmeuse gown; ruffle at neck; round front shoulder yoke; long sleeves; unlined; ankle length. Possibly a nightgown.
This gown was used by Sister Aloyse Hessburg and Charles Kleibacker for their couture class. -
Detail of armholes buttoned
Aqua, gray, and off-white plaid silk taffeta evening cape; large scale print; gathered at neck with ruffle; unlined; ankle length.
This cape was used by Sister Aloyse Hessburg and Charles Kleibacker for their couture class.