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Two piece ensemble
Multicolor wool tweed ensemble; fabric is loosely woven in stripes of orange, black, gold, and pink alternating with black and gold. A. Jacket; standing collar edged with tan suede; two tie closures in suede; bottom of jacket is sewn up; long sleeves have square sleeve caps; gores in jacket create A-line shape; all edges finished with brown suede. B. Skirt; gathered front; side zipper closure; knee length. -
Givenchy Metallic Leopard Print Pantsuit
Leopard print gold lamé pantsuit. Tunic top with rolled collar, center back snap closures. Paired with straight leg pants. All lined in silk chiffon. Size 12. -
Dress
Child's black and gold bouffant dress; black velvet bodice with gold dots; gold brocade skirt; jewel neckline with gold trim; short puffed sleeves with gold brocade bows; zipper closure; black lining; A-line skirt, pleated; knee length. -
Evening gown
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. -
Three piece ensemble
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. -
Dress without jacket and scarf
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. -
Coat
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. -
Evening gown
Red silk lamé evening gown with gold and silver flecks; straight silhouette; square neckline; elbow-length sleeves; shoulder pads; left side zipper; ankle length; dress has stripe effect through the manipulation of the fabric, stripes appear vertical on bodice and horizontal on skirt. -
Evening gown
Gold lamé gown; wide round neckline, bound in wide bias-cut banding; sleeveless; bust darts; raised waistline; attached self-fabric belt dips down in back; long center concealed zipper; paneled bias-cut long skirt; underlined bodice; attached slip with lingerie straps in soft beige crepe. Worn with matching shawl (Object ID #2004.03.28.B). -
Evening gown with shawl
A. Gold lamé gown; wide round neckline, bound in wide bias-cut banding; sleeveless; bust darts; raised waistline; attached self-fabric belt dips down in back; long center concealed zipper; paneled bias-cut long skirt; underlined bodice; attached slip with lingerie straps in soft beige crepe. B. Long gold lamé shawl; long hand-knotted beige silk fringe bound in gold metallic thread. -
Evening gown
Long off-white silk organdy evening gown with floral embroidery in shades of yellow-gold, bronze, and off-white; fitted strapless bodice with boned inner constructed bodice; empire style folded yellow-gold silk taffeta attached belt, ending in long and wide shaped floats at top of center back zipper; floats can be worn as train or tied as sash; shorter straight front, longer and fuller back; two attached slips are hand-overcast. -
Cocktail dress
Metallic gold lamé brocade cocktail dress; print of pink peonies, pale blue flowers, and gold leaves; scoop neckline; sleeveless; attached self-belt at waist; slim straight skirt with tucks and draping over hipline; bodice underlined with pink silk slip; knee length. -
Cape
Light green silk chiffon evening cape with metallic gold stripes; large red stain area at lower back near hem; floor length. -
Detail of armholes buttoned
Light green silk chiffon evening cape with metallic gold stripes; large red stain area at lower back near hem; floor length. -
Christian LaCroix evening gown
Lace gown; bodice of gold lame lace, purple crinkled taffeta straps, bow at center front under bodice, empire waistline, skirt of brown floral lace with green and orange flower clusters, slim skirt has princess seaming and short train in back, invisible zipper at center back.
This item is from Fall/Winter 1995-1996. -
Evening gown
Gold lamé evening gown; slim silhouette; one-shoulder with one tiny strap that holds left side in place; draped bodice; draped skirt with inserts of complementary teal blue silk chiffon; attached hip corsage of gold lamé and teal blue silk chiffon boned petals; back zipper closure; full evening length. Custom made for Hildegarde in New York City. -
Evening gown
Gold lamé evening gown; long, slim silhouette; bias cut; backless; halter; V-neckline; self-fabric sash hooks around waist; train. Garment is in poor condition. Hildegarde's first Paris gown. -
Blouse and belt
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. -
Cocktail 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. -
Evening gown
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.