Mount Mary University Digital Collections

Browse Items (377 total)

  • A. Black polyester evening dress; camisole bodice with spaghetti straps; natural waistline; accordion pleated skirt; floor length. B. Copper and black metallic floral print chiffon evening blouse; blouson; knit neckline, cuffs, and waistband.
  • Green and white wool gingham ensemble. A. Dress; sleeveless; natural waistline; full skirt with inverted side pleats; bodice embroidered in green leaves and paisley with beaded and rhinestone detailing. B. Bolero jacket; mandarin collar; 3 button front closure; princess seaming.

    Worn by Florence Eiseman.
  • A. Multicolored floral print silk chiffon dress; peignoir style; pink, gray, and orange floral print; center front ball button and loop closure with bias ruffle; dropped waistline; bell sleeves; very full circular skirt. B. Multicolored silk chiffon underdress; 4 layers of chiffon: 3 gray and 1 pink; spaghetti straps; slip silhouette.
  • Light brown plain weave wool double cloth ensemble with large off-white "Greek Letters" design. A. Dress; low rounded neckline, top-stitched; long set-in sleeves; center back zipper closure; pockets in side seams; double front deep pleat; modified princess seams into skirt fullness; center front and back seams; pleated slit at center front; lined in off-white silk crepe. B. Jacket; sleeveless; four button and hidden bound buttonhole closure; one breast patch pocket; lined in off-white silk twill with brown "Greek Letters" design.

    Fabric designed by Tzaims Luksus.
  • A. Brown plaid wool dress; jewel neckline; fitted sheath silhouette; long sleeves. B. Brown plaid wool jacket; bolero type; notched collar; sleeveless.
  • A. Navy blue and off-white wool piqué weave dress; coat style; sleeveless; patch pockets; hidden bound buttonholes; snaps inside collar to attach to cape. B. Navy blue and off-white wool piqué weave cape; no collar; 2 flaps for trim; 5 bound buttonhole closure; elbow length; snaps inside collar to attach to dress.
  • A. Dark blue silk crepe dress; jewel neckline; long set-in sleeves with wide cuffs of black ottoman; padded shoulders; zipper closure at back neck; black ottoman midriff; side zipper closure; straight silhouette to knee. B. Dark blue silk taffeta coat; quilted in horizontal rows; jewel neckline; long set-in sleeves; padded shoulders; black ottoman panel down center front; snap closures at center front; black ottoman midriff; knee length.

    Worn by donor, Janet Falk.
  • 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.
  • Orange wool double knit ensemble. A. Sheath mini dress; scoop neckline; inverted V-shaped shoulder yoke with center front seam; center back zipper closure; faux 1.5 inch single welt pockets; 3 inch hem. B. Peacoat; double-breasted; short roll collar; double welt buttonholes; circular domed buttons with circular indentations; seam at natural waistline; set-in sleeves; 3 inch hem.

    Worn by Peg Bradley.
  • Navy blue and white horizontal striped jersey ensemble. A. Dress; jewel neckline; short set-in sleeves; straight, unfitted cut; knee length; lined in white muslin; center back zipper. B. Shawl; 14 inches wide and 70 inches long. Almost certainly Bill Blass for Maurice Rentner.

    Worn by Peg Bradley.
  • A. White cotton sheath dress with gold carnation print; scoop neckline; sleeveless. B. White cotton jacket with gold carnation print; one button at neck; long sleeves; hip length.

    Worn by Lynn Fontanne. Purchased at the auction of Lynn Fontanne's estate using funds from Mount Mary alumnae.
  • A. Dark burgundy plain weave linen sheath dress; bateau neckline; sleeveless; double-breasted with 6 working buttons closure; knee length. B. Dark burgundy plain weave linen shawl; rectangular; faced with white linen.
  • Brown heavy plain weave linen ensemble. A. Day dress; shirtwaist style; 9 gold-trimmed pearl button/bound buttonhole closures down front; wing collar; long bishop sleeves with cuffs and two matching buttons; two patch pockets at hip. B. Sash.
  • A. Multicolored striped silk satin fit and flare dress; horizontal stripes in hot pink, lime green, and white with black banding between; natural waistline with attached 2 inch black satin ribbon tie belt; standing collar; straight sleeves; gathered skirt; knee length. B. Black wool reefer coat; convertible collar; 5 black buttons/bound buttonholes on center front closure; diagonal pockets; lined with silk satin. This item was created by Gustave Tassell for Norman Norell fashion house.
  • Cream wool evening ensemble. A. Dress; bateau neckline; sleeveless; softly gathered long skirt; side pockets. B. Jacket; red velvet collar; double-breasted with 6 large red glass buttons/bound buttonholes closure.
  • Cream wool jersey ensemble. A. A-line dress; standing collar; long sleeves with 2 button cuffs; 2 patch pockets at hipline; knee length. B. A-line coat; shirt collar; 11 white button/bound buttonhole center front closure; straight sleeves with 2 button cuffs; floor length; lined with china silk.
  • Black heavy wool jersey ensemble. A. Day dress; elongated sleeveless bodice; rounded neckline in front and back; center back zipper closure; lightly gathered skirt; lined in black silk; pockets in side seams. B. Coat; black fox fur collar; long set-in sleeves; three button/bound buttonhole front closure; black fox fur around hem; self-fabric sash lined in black silk; mid-calf length.
  • Dark red plain weave linen ensemble. A. Shift dress; bias cut front bodice; slightly gathered skirt; dropped waistline; center back button closing with five 1 inch red buttons and bound buttonholes; inseam pockets; scoop neckline in back; sleeveless; extended shoulders. B. Stole; 12 inches by 50 inches.
  • A. Navy blue wool dress; bateau neckline, sleeveless with shoulder closure; natural waistline; gathered skirt; knee length; double zipper side closure. B. Lime green wool fitted jacket; notched collar; princess seaming; 3 navy colored buttons front closure; hip length.
  • A. Cream wool boxy jacket; princess seaming; double-breasted; buster brown collar with black grosgrain ribbon bow. B. Black and cream shirtwaist dress; cream silk top and black wool bottom; Peter Pan collar with black grosgrain ribbon bow; button front; drop waist; straight skirt; knee length.
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