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1970 Gold Needle Award
Announcement for 1970 Gold Needle Award presented to Bonnie Cashin at Mount Mary. -
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. -
Blouse
Black and white houndstooth twill blouse; large scale print; roll collar on stand; long bishop sleeves with one button cuffs; back shoulder yoke; front opening with covered buttons; hip length.
This blouse was used by Sister Aloyse Hessburg and Charles Kleibacker for their couture class. -
Cape
Black and white twill cape; high funnel neck; black shoulder yoke forms squared-off "V" to bust; eight covered ball button and loop closure; circular shape to knees; area in back has white ground with black squares, remainder of garment is black with line across front; unlined except at shoulders. Probably worn with dress (Object ID #2004.03.664).
This cape was used by Sister Aloyse Hessburg and Charles Kleibacker for their couture class. -
Cape
Light green silk chiffon evening cape with metallic gold stripes; large red stain area at lower back near hem; floor length. -
Cape
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. -
Cocktail dress
Black lace-like cocktail dress; modern version of lace in irregular geometrics in both cotton-like fiber and shiny synthetic; motifs are diamond within square, cirle within square, and square within square; lined in beige silk shantung; U-shaped low neckline; small cap kimono sleeves; fitted bodice with high waistline at front; flared skirt on bias in front, A-line skirt on grain in back; has center back long zipper; natural waistline at back; knee length. -
Detail of armholes buttoned
Light green silk chiffon evening cape with metallic gold stripes; large red stain area at lower back near hem; floor length. -
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. -
Detail of bandeau top without blouse - front
Olive green silk taffeta ensemble with white and khaki colored polka dots. C. Bandeau top; circle of fabric. -
Detail of bandeau top without blouse - side
Olive green silk taffeta ensemble with white and khaki colored polka dots. C. Bandeau top; circle of fabric. -
Detail of chest and waist stitching
B. Black taffeta blouse; sleeveless. C. Black taffeta skirt; straight; ankle length; red lining. Worn with cape (Object ID #2004.03.106.A) and sash (Object ID #2004.03.106.D) to form four piece evening ensemble. Worn by Hildegarde. -
Detail of collar buttoned
Black and white houndstooth twill blouse; large scale print; roll collar on stand; long bishop sleeves with one button cuffs; back shoulder yoke; front opening with covered buttons; hip length.
This blouse 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. -
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 loop on train
Yellow, navy blue, orange, and white plaid wool evening gown; hung on the bias; apron front with self-fabric neck strap; self belt attached on sides only; bodice has waist darts and is lined in muslin; center back metal zipper closure; asymmetrical train; skirt lined in navy blue satin. -
Detail of pins
Off-white muslin toile; deep V-neckline; many pins at neck to demonstrate tape at neck to prevent gaping; shoulder yoke to V to bust; sleeveless; A-line skirt on bias with center front seam; back open to shoulder, then zipper closure; back shoulder yoke.
This toile was used by Sister Aloyse Hessburg and Charles Kleibacker for their couture class. -
Detail of pocket
Apple green silk shantung skirt; straight waistband; center back hand-picked zipper; seams in front and back; slash pockets; unlined; knee length.
This skirt was used by Sister Aloyse Hessburg and Charles Kleibacker for their couture class. -
Detail of skirt zipper
Olive green silk taffeta ensemble with white and khaki colored polka dots. B. Skirt; hip yoke; gathers placed on top of yoke; ankle length; short zippers on either hip. D. Belt; made of bias tubing.Tags belt, bias, Charles Kleibacker, couture, ensemble, Olive Green, polka dots, silk taffeta, skirt