Mount Mary University Digital Collections

Browse Items (53 total)

  • A. Black silk satin dress; pink roses with purple leaves in warp print; funnel neckline buttoning on left shoulder; long, narrow kimono sleeves; close-fitting bodice with bust darts; very full skirt gathered to natural waist; skirt lined in black satin. C. Black silk satin belt; pleated; fabric-covered square buckle.

    This dress can also be worn with a leather belt (Object ID #2002.84.27.b).
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  • Orange floral print silk shantung dress; print of orange sunflowers with green foliage; scoop neckline; sleeveless; fitted bodice with modified princess seams; bow on right hip; full skirt with knife pleats; covered button closure down back; skirt backed in white marquisette; mid-calf length.
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  • B. White floral silk screened day dress; pattern is squares with wide range of colored stemmed flowers; rounded neckline in front; sleeveless; twenty and one-half inch long hand-overcast center back concealed zipper; straight silhouette; double inverted pleats on either side from waistline; plain white silk panel down center front and back. C. Narrow green silk belt; backed in leather; leather is brittle and has broken into three pieces; buckle with matching keepers. Exclusively for Bullocks Wilshire. Worn with coat (Object ID #2004.03.48.A) to form three piece ensemble.
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  • A. Black silk satin dress; pink roses with purple leaves in warp print; funnel neckline buttoning on left shoulder; long, narrow kimono sleeves; close-fitting bodice with bust darts; very full skirt gathered to natural waist; skirt lined in black satin. B. Black leather belt; curved; silk satin covered square buckle.

    This dress can also be worn with a silk satin belt (Object ID #2002.84.27.c).
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  • White plain weave ensemble with large-scale floral print; print is bright, child-like flowers in red, green, and blue. A. Dress; jewel neckline; sleeveless; covered button closures down center front; ankle length. B. Shawl; triangle shape; self-fabric ball fringe; lined in white chiffon.
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  • A. Multicolored floral print silk charmeuse dress; trumpet silhouette; scoop neckline; spaghetti straps; flared skirt with silk chiffon overlay just above knee; full evening length; fully underlined in silk chiffon; Hong Kong finishes.

    Worn with overblouse (Object ID #1993.69.b) to form two piece ensemble.
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  • Black floral silk matelasse ensemble. Fabric is black ground with pink roses and green stems in a warp print. A. Evening gown; strapless; interior bodice built over a strapless, longline bra; asymmetrical front; straight skirt; ankle length; multiple pleats at kick vent. Worn with wrap (Object ID #1997.237.B).
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  • Navy silk chiffon evening gown; large red flowers, tie-dye or batiked fabric; very full sleeves; straight skirt; attached scarf at neckline that flows down back; underdress of navy crepe with beige yoke. Worn by Hildegarde.
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  • Ivory satin evening gown; design of cut velvet flowers; sleeveless; mandarin collar. Performance evening gown worn by Hildegarde.
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  • Slip style; low V-neckline; beige spaghetti straps; two layers printed silk chiffon and three layers plain white silk chiffon; floor length. Worn with poncho (Object ID #2002.84.08.B) and scarf (Object ID #2002.84.08.C) to form three piece ensemble. Custom made for Hildegarde as a performance gown.
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  • Gold lamé evening gown; rose motifs outlined in pearls, bugle beads and diamontes; sleeveless; slight scoop front neckline, dipping to lower scoop in back; long panel attached at back shoulders. Worn with blue stole (Object ID #1981.111.B) to form two piece ensemble. Worn by Hildegarde.
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  • White and blue printed silk crepe evening gown; large stylized chrysanthemum print; slim silhouette; cap sleeves; broad shoulders; cut-out section in bodice, held together by beige marquisette; draped skirt with slit; silk at shoulders has been repaired and lined. Custom made for Hildegarde and used as a performance gown in the Persian Room of the Plaza Hotel, New York City.
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  • A. Blush pink floral print silk shantung evening dress; black Alencon lace bodice and sleeves; natural waistline; scoop neckline; 3/4 length straight sleeves; gathered skirt; full evening length; skirt printed with roses; red silk satin cummerbund with bow in back; small covered buttons down back; underlined with silk organza. B. Blush pink silk slip; strapless. This item was created by Norman Norell for Traina-Norell fashion house.
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  • Off-white silk chiffon over silk evening gown with blue rose print; V-neckline in front, square neckline in back; square set-in sleeves. Worn with evening coat (Object ID #1983.239).

    Worn by Lynn Fontanne to receive a special Tony Award for Lifetime Achievement in 1970, although the gown was created much earlier. This gown was possibly made by Valentina, but has been significantly altered. Purchased at the auction of Lynn Fontanne's estate using funds from Mount Mary alumnae.
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  • Navy blue jersey and satin evening gown; fit and flare; mock turtleneck; long straight sleeves; jersey bodice; satin stripe skirt overprinted with roses; center back zipper closure; wrap-around skirt; accordion pleated ruffle down left side front opening and on bottom; navy blue satin attached ribbon belt with fabric rose at left side front; full length.
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  • A. Gold lamé evening gown; rose motifs outlined in pearls, bugle beads and diamontes; sleeveless; slight scoop front neckline, dipping to lower scoop in back; long panel attached at back shoulders. B. Royal blue velvet stole; 18 x 118 inches. Gown and stole form performance ensemble worn by Hildegarde.
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  • Black floral silk matelasse ensemble. Fabric is black ground with pink roses and green stems in a warp print. A. Evening gown; strapless; interior bodice built over a strapless, longline bra; asymmetrical front; straight skirt; ankle length; multiple pleats at kick vent. B. Wrap; rectangular; lined with wool crepe.
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  • Dark green tulle hat; silk net veiling pulled over frame; pink rose buds, roses, and green leaves on the high rise front. Worn by Hildegarde.
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  • Blue floral warp print taffeta shawl; rectangular; pointed ends; self-lined; 82 inches long.
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  • Red orange silk satin scarf; navy blue and white trim; 16 inches x 56 inches; large peasant style floral printed design in navy blue and white.

    Worn by Peg Bradley.

    Scarf is too long to fit in one image.
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