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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. -
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. -
Two piece ensemble
A. Gray and white plain weave linen dress; gray bodice, white skirt; sleeveless; low sweetheart neckline; 1.5 inch wide off-the-shoulder straps; center front seam with gathers at bust; large bow and double cording at bust; waistline seam is rounded; back waistline scoops down to lower back; hand-picked long zipper; A-line skirt; ankle length; skirt gathered in center front and center back; entirely backed in white crepe du chine. B. Gray plain weave linen shrug; rectangle of fabric; ten neck darts to form curvature; gathers at sleeves; gathers covered with cord at upper arm of sleeves; lined in self-fabric. -
Toque
Green peacock feather toque; large scattered "rhinestones" on felt base -
Toile
Off-white muslin toile; sleeveless; shoulder yoke; A-line skirt on the bias with center front seam; zipper closure in back; entirely hand-sewn using colored threads.
This toile was used by Sister Aloyse Hessburg and Charles Kleibacker for their couture class. -
Toile
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. -
Skirt
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. -
Shrug
Black silk taffeta shrug; in shape of tube; one end gathered with ruffle, other end is a slit; darts at neck; self-lined.
This shrug was used by Sister Aloyse Hessburg and Charles Kleibacker for their couture class. -
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. -
Ruana
Blue floral warp print taffeta shawl; rectangular; pointed ends; self-lined; 82 inches long. -
Ruana
Bright red silk jersey evening ruana; unfinished; first steps in finishing front edges have been started.
This ruana was used by Sister Aloyse Hessburg and Charles Kleibacker for their couture class. -
Letter from Charles Kleibacker to Sister Mary Nora Barber, May 16, 1971
Letter from Charles Kleibacker, New York fashion designer, to Sister Mary Nora Barber, President of Mount Mary College, from May 16, 1971, about Kleibacker's receipt of Mount Mary's Gold Needle Award and his return to the Mount Mary Fashion Design program for the 1971-72 school year.
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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. -
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. -
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. -
Four piece evening ensemble
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. -
Four piece ensemble
Olive green silk taffeta ensemble with white and khaki colored polka dots. A. Blouse; standing collar; open at front with only double ties at bust; high cut armscyes; sleeveless; lined in green satin; ends at high hip. B. Skirt; hip yoke; gathers placed on top of yoke; ankle length; short zippers on either hip. C. Bandeau top; circle of fabric. D. Belt; made of bias tubing.Tags bandeau, belt, bias, blouse, Charles Kleibacker, couture, ensemble, Olive Green, polka dots, silk taffeta, skirt -
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). -
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).