Purse
Handbags
White and gold beaded purse; beaded pattern in white outlined with gold; jeweled clasp and corners; beaded handle; interior of white satin; 7 inches by 6 inches.
Belonged to Florence Eiseman.
Donor: Florence Eiseman Estate
1965-1975
http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/
Still Shot
Still Image
Object ID #1988.114
https://digitalcollections.mtmary.edu/files/original/c9b4163c8b97df7a877940acbead5bb8.jpg
Coat
Clothing and dress
Gold double cloth evening coat; large swirl design in fabric; jewel neckline; modified princess line; long straight set-in sleeves; buttons down front under placket; lined in gold satin; above the knee length.
Galanos, James
1965-1975
https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/
360 View
Still Image
Object ID #2014.01.10
https://digitalcollections.mtmary.edu/files/original/84fb1da2a60a21be4248d15fecaf9789.jpg
Dress without jacket and scarf
Clothing and dress
A. Green silk dress with gold and multicolored foliage design; jewel neckline; shirtwaist sleeves; knee length.
Worn with jacket (Object ID #1998.37.b) and scarf (Object ID #1998.37.c) to form three piece ensemble.
Galanos, James
Donor: Museum at FIT
ca. 1973
https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/
<a href="https://digitalcollections.mtmary.edu/items/show/3608" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Three piece ensemble</a> (Object ID #1998.37.abc)
<a href="https://digitalcollections.mtmary.edu/items/show/3611" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Detail of jacket lining</a> (Object ID #1998.37.b)
<a href="https://digitalcollections.mtmary.edu/items/show/3612" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Detail of jacket button</a> (Object ID #1998.37.b)
360 View
Still Image
Object ID #1998.37.a
https://digitalcollections.mtmary.edu/files/original/2720868f7a26137265e0c8f58dd069cb.jpg
Three piece ensemble
Clothing and dress
A. Green silk dress with gold and multicolored foliage design; jewel neckline; shirtwaist sleeves; knee length. B. Green, brown, and yellow wool tweed jacket; fitted; mock pockets with jewel buttons; 3 button center front closure with hand-worked buttonholes; shawl collar, pointed; gold top-stitching. C. Green sheer silk scarf; fringed.
Galanos, James
Donor: Museum at FIT
ca. 1973
https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/
<a href="https://digitalcollections.mtmary.edu/items/show/3610" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Dress without jacket and scarf</a> (Object ID #1998.37.a)
<a href="https://digitalcollections.mtmary.edu/items/show/3611" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Detail of jacket lining</a> (Object ID #1998.37.b)
<a href="https://digitalcollections.mtmary.edu/items/show/3612" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Detail of jacket button</a> (Object ID #1998.37.b)
360 View
Still Image
Object ID #1998.37.abc
https://digitalcollections.mtmary.edu/files/original/86707f213bb2ad833635c329ed46223f.jpg
Evening gown
Clothing and dress
Metallic dark blue silk brocade evening gown; gold, silver, and red metallic border print at top of bodice and hemline; gold and silver circles throughout; A-line silhouette; jewel neckline; long set-in sleeves; slit to knee on right side.
Galanos, James
Donor: Polly Stone
1970
https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/
360 View
Still Image
Object ID #1996.337
https://digitalcollections.mtmary.edu/files/original/eae6dbaf02b143697203141f40e1241a.jpg
Cocktail dress
Clothing and dress
Black velvet cocktail dress; straight silhouette; scoop neckline; long set-in sleeves; dropped waistline; gold leaves around seam between bodice and skirt; pleated skirt; center back zipper closure; knee length.
Worn by donor, Janet Falk.
McFadden, Mary
Donor: Janet Falk
1975-1985
https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/
360 View
Still Image
Object ID #2009.11.47
https://digitalcollections.mtmary.edu/files/original/914cb867ecba4791a958184ffc8c82cc.jpg
Blouse and belt
Clothing and dress
A. Sheer off-white organza evening blouse; peasant style; short horizontal gold and silver threads; jewel neckline ties at back; round shoulder yoke, body and sleeves gathered and added on top of yoke; full long sleeves gathered into tied cuffs; unlined; hip length. D. Gold rope belt crocheted around two lengths of gold and white fabric-covered cord. Part of a larger ensemble with skirt (Object ID #2009.11.48.b), blouse (Object ID #2009.11.48.c), and belt (Object ID #2009.11.48.e).
Worn by donor, Janet Falk.
McFadden, Mary
Donor: Janet Falk
1975-1985
https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/
<a href="https://digitalcollections.mtmary.edu/items/show/3510" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Ensemble</a> (Object ID #2009.11.48.bce)
360 View
Still Image
Object ID #2009.11.48.ad
https://digitalcollections.mtmary.edu/files/original/dcbd83a62528875eb5b0fc00b5fac670.jpg
Detail of armholes buttoned
Clothing and dress
Light green silk chiffon evening cape with metallic gold stripes; large red stain area at lower back near hem; floor length.
Kleibacker, Charles
Donor: Charles Kleibacker
1965-1975
https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/
<a href="https://digitalcollections.mtmary.edu/items/show/3450" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span>Cape</span></a> (Object ID #2004.03.37)
Still Shot
Still Image
Object ID #2004.03.37
https://digitalcollections.mtmary.edu/files/original/1be90644f084f6ee77ae8f69d6ce4465.jpg
Cape
Clothing and dress
Light green silk chiffon evening cape with metallic gold stripes; large red stain area at lower back near hem; floor length.
Kleibacker, Charles
Donor: Charles Kleibacker
1965-1975
https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/
<a href="https://digitalcollections.mtmary.edu/items/show/3451" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Detail of <span>armholes buttoned</span></a> (Object ID #2004.03.37)
360 View
Still Image
Object ID #2004.03.37
https://digitalcollections.mtmary.edu/files/original/96efb5305821888e1d487e3c78a1355e.jpg
Evening gown
Clothing and dress
A. Gold silk chiffon evening gown; strapless; draped bodice; full skirt; floor length. B. Gold silk chiffon belt; hook and eye closure.
Worn by Lynn Fontanne. This is likely the gown Lynn wore with a mink collar on the November 19, 1951 cover of Life Magazine. Lynn likely also wore this dress when she was presented to Queen Elizabeth II in 1953. Purchased at the auction of Lynn Fontanne's estate using funds from Mount Mary alumnae.
Molyneux, Edward Henry
Donor: Mount Mary Alumnae
1940-1950
https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/
360 View
Still Image
Object ID #1983.253.ab
https://digitalcollections.mtmary.edu/files/original/ce31183c1bb0e434b04033cdde31ad25.jpg
Skirt
Clothing and dress
Gold silk skirt; hand-embroidered; Mediterranean fabric.
Worn by Lynn Fontanne. Purchased at the auction of Lynn Fontanne's estate using funds from Mount Mary alumnae.
Donor: Mount Mary Alumnae
1970-1980
https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/
360 View
Still Image
Object ID #1983.244
https://digitalcollections.mtmary.edu/files/original/bd5c4f5bdf5fe9fa14fdc8b8dcbd4f2a.jpg
Slippers
Shoes
White and gold brocade slippers; edge cased with elastic.
Worn by Lynn Fontanne. Donor was the niece of Lynn Fontanne and Alfred Lunt.
Donor: Mrs. Suzanne Knapp
1970-1980
https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/
360 View
Still Image
Object ID #1983.202.ab
https://digitalcollections.mtmary.edu/files/original/bfa7722ad17150f105cb20a41b2855a8.jpg
Evening coat
Clothing and dress
Pale gold silk shantung evening coat; square set 3/4 length sleeves; Hong Kong seam finishes; floor length. Worn with evening gown (Object ID #1983.254).
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.
Donor: Mount Mary Alumnae
1940-1950
https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/
<a href="https://digitalcollections.mtmary.edu/items/show/3118" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Evening gown</a> (Object ID #1983.254)
360 View
Still Image
Object ID #1983.239
https://digitalcollections.mtmary.edu/files/original/5b25d14dd11b24b1326e6237295eeec2.jpg
Detail of button at base of jacket
Clothing and dress
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.
Sabrina
Donor: Mount Mary Alumnae
1958-1963
https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/
<a href="https://digitalcollections.mtmary.edu/items/show/3109" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Two piece ensemble</a> (Object ID #1983.238.ab)
<a href="https://digitalcollections.mtmary.edu/items/show/3111" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Dress without jacket</a> (Object ID #1983.238.a)
Still Shot
Still Image
Object ID #1983.238.ab
https://digitalcollections.mtmary.edu/files/original/77818569ef9fdc96c40c3868ede797ad.jpg
Dress without jacket
Clothing and dress
A. White cotton sheath dress with gold carnation print; scoop neckline; sleeveless. Worn with jacket (Object ID #1983.238.b) to form two piece ensemble.
Worn by Lynn Fontanne. Purchased at the auction of Lynn Fontanne's estate using funds from Mount Mary alumnae.
Sabrina
Donor: Mount Mary Alumnae
1958-1963
https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/
<a href="https://digitalcollections.mtmary.edu/items/show/3109" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Two piece ensemble</a> (Object ID #1983.238.ab)
<a href="https://digitalcollections.mtmary.edu/items/show/3112" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Detail of button at base of jacket</a> (Object ID #1983.238.ab)
360 View
Still Image
Object ID #1983.238.a
https://digitalcollections.mtmary.edu/files/original/053542bf97babef1bf39376cfd805a55.jpg
Two piece ensemble
Clothing and dress
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.
Sabrina
Donor: Mount Mary Alumnae
1958-1963
https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/
<a href="https://digitalcollections.mtmary.edu/items/show/3111" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Dress without jacket</a> (Object ID #<span>1983.238.a)</span>
<a href="https://digitalcollections.mtmary.edu/items/show/3112" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Detail of button at base of jacket</a> (<span>Object ID #1983.238.ab)</span>
360 View
Still Image
Object ID #1983.238.ab
https://digitalcollections.mtmary.edu/files/original/8fa780845d226a68a5cc18e078877de9.jpg
Dress
Clothing and dress
White wool crepe dress; heavy gold metal and rhinestone brilliants down center front and neckline; long sleeves.
This dress was created by Elinor Simmons for Malcolm Starr.
Worn by Lynn Fontanne. Purchased at the auction of Lynn Fontanne's estate using funds from Mount Mary alumnae.
Simmons, Elinor
Donor: Mount Mary Alumnae
1960-1970
https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/
360 View
Still Image
Object ID #1983.236
https://digitalcollections.mtmary.edu/files/original/03f360aae37697e6b282e7e8e5b6ecd0.jpg
Evening gown
Clothing and dress
A. Black and gold jersey sequined evening gown; fitted bodice covered in gold sequins; standing collar; long sleeves; zipper closure at back; long gathered skirt; sequins at hemline; variation of a "Mermaid" gown. B. Black satin belt.
Norell, Norman
Donor: Steven Stipelman
1967
https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/
360 View
Still Image
Object ID #1993.68.ab
https://digitalcollections.mtmary.edu/files/original/fc3464fec903e5f3d856af3192cef777.jpg
Evening gown
Clothing and dress
Gold sequined silk jersey evening gown; sheath silhouette; high neckline; long straight sleeves with zippers at wrists; straight skirt; full evening length. Small hole under left armpit; "Mermaid" gown.
Norell, Norman
Donor: Marguerite Piazza
1970-1972
https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/
360 View
Still Image
Object ID #1994.98
https://digitalcollections.mtmary.edu/files/original/006fa14208ef6148a5c84318bc174769.jpg
Coat
Clothing and dress
Brown, silver, and gold metallic floral brocade coat; princess line in front; inset slash pockets; sable fur trim down center front, at cuffs and mandarin style collar, and at bottom of coat; hook closures; attached self-fabric belt.
Norell, Norman
Donor: The Museum at FIT
1967
https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/
360 View
Still Image
Object ID #1980.86
https://digitalcollections.mtmary.edu/files/original/cccf9747df277de6bfc92494bbc66472.jpg