Mount Mary University Digital Collections

Browse Items (377 total)

  • Gold metallic damask cocktail dress; sheath silhouette; sweetheart neckline; beaded bodice; sleeveless; knee length.
  • A. Black crepe cocktail dress; scalloped front yoke of black Chantilly lace; jewel neckline bound with bias crepe; bow at neckline and at yoke ending; long tight sleeves with lace tape, carrying through yoke design; full accordian pleated skirt falling from natural waistline; slim underlining. B. Black crepe scarf.

    Worn by Florence Eiseman.
  • Navy blue silk chiffon dance dress; blue satin bandeau ending in large bow at center front, slight thread pulls; draped and fitted midriff; seamless dolman sleeves fit over bandeau; satin straps are different shade of blue than chiffon and satin bandeau; keyhole closed by one covered button at center back; very full skirt over silk crepe. This item was created by Norman Norell for Traina-Norell fashion house.
  • Beige silk jersey dance dress; round neckline; sleeveless; waist yoke; braided jersey rope around waist; back identical to front with hook and eye closure; pleated jersey skirt; weight of hem has pulled on fabric; Grecian inspired.
  • Off-white floral silk shantung day dress; pattern is varying shades of yellow, gold, and brown chrysanthemums and gray leaves; beige Peter Pan collar; tie at neck; short kimono sleeves with cuffs; seam at waistline connects bodice and skirt; skirt has tuck on front princess line to imitate pockets; front zipper closure covered with placket; knee length; unlined.
  • Light brown silk shantung day dress; square neckline with self-facing on exterior; tabbed with one large light brown button and bound buttonhole; smaller buttons and bound buttonholes below; vertical darts pulled together at waistline front and back with buttoned tab; two-piece raglan sleeves with gussets, turned-back cuffs; straight slim silhouette; deep kick pleat at center back for ease in walking; hand-picked in white silk. Label "Irene" script on silk. Exclusively for Neiman-Marcus Dallas.
  • Yellow wool jersey ensemble. A. A-line dress; mock turtleneck collar; dolman square-set sleeves; floor length; two patch pockets at side front hip level. B. Belt.
  • Red jersey chemise dress; mock turtleneck; front and back yoke; straight sleeves with zipper closures; straight skirt; mock pocket flaps at hips; floor length.
  • Pink jersey sheath dress; jewel neckline; straight sleeves with two buttons at cuffs; attached softly gathered waist sash which ties in bow at center front; two patch pockets at hip.
  • A. Cream wool knit dress; A-line; red mock turtleneck; short sleeves with red binding; patch pockets at left breast and both hips. B. Cream wool knit belt.
  • Pale blue wool jersey A-line dress; natural waistline; mock turtleneck; bishop sleeves with cuffs, 4 button closure; attached wide self-fabric belt with 2 button closure.
  • A. Yellow plain weave linen shift dress; Peter Pan collar; 11 pearl/gold rimmed buttons/bound buttonholes center front closure; 2 patch pockets at breast with button closures; 2 patch pockets at thigh with button closures; knee length; short set-in sleeves. B. Yellow plain weave linen belt; bias; 1.75 inches wide.
  • Red wool knit dress; bound jewel neckline with asymmetrical three gold button front closure; square-set short sleeves; wrap around princess seaming; bound patch pocket at hip.
  • White wool dress; short sleeves; small standing collar; patch pockets; 3 inch wide band belt that buttons in back; back zipper closure; fully lined.
  • Dark brown wool double knit shift dress; standing collar; short sleeves; horizontal single welt pockets at hip; knee length; attached 4 inch wide self-fabric belt, attaches with 3 buttons at center back.
  • A. Black wool jersey shirtwaist dress; 21 silver button with red bound buttonholes closures; standing collar; gathered skirt; knee length. B. Red patent leather belt; shaped; 3 inches wide.
  • A. Black silk shantung chemise dress; Peter Pan collar; shoulder yoke is one piece for front and back, cut on the bias; double-breasted front closure with 10 black buttons; sleeveless; wrap-around side seams with hidden pockets; knee length. B. Black leather tie belt.
  • Navy blue silk shirtwaist-style dress; dropped yoke; large white pearl button closure; straight sleeves with cuffs; gathered skirt with 30 rows of machine gathering over hips; mid-calf length. In fair condition. This item was created by Norman Norell for Traina-Norell fashion house.
  • Blue wool knit dress; mock turtleneck; short sleeves; natural waistline with midriff insert; very full gathered skirt; inseam pockets.
  • A. Brown wool double knit shift dress; double-breasted with 5 working brown buttons closure; short sleeves with gussets; wrap-around side seams; 2 large patch pockets at hipline; knee length. B. Brown wool double knit tie belt; 3/4 inches wide.
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