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  • Dark gray heathered herringbone wool suit. A. Jacket; roll collar; front and back princess seams; 3/4 length two-piece set-in sleeves; three circular button closures at center front; fully lined. Dark gray heathered herringbone wool suit jacket; roll collar; front and back princess seams; 3/4 length two-piece set-in sleeves; three circular button closures at center front; fully lined. B. Skirt; natural waistline; princess seams; zipper closure at back left princess seam; single welt pockets at hips, button detail on each welt; fully lined; knee length.

    Worn by Peg Bradley.
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  • Gray and black wool jersey dress; knitted design resembling herringbone in gray and black, with vertical stripes of khaki green; mandarin collar; center front opening with 6 brass buttons; stitched-down pleats extending from shoulder to skirt at front and back; pleats stitched down at shoulder and again at waist; long one-piece set-in sleeves; mid-calf length; side inseam pockets; there was probably a matching belt which is now missing.
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  • Gray brushed wool tunic coat; bias cut; collarless; plain neckline; 3/4 length kimono sleeves; seven silver shank buttons/slanted bound buttonhole closure; narrow double welt slanted pockets; black lining.
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  • Light and dark gray heathered wool flannel dress; small shawl collar with 3 covered buttons; long kimono sleeves; side zipper closure; horizontal seam just under bust, above light gray and below dark gray; 4 gore skirt; mid-calf length.
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  • Charcoal gray wool A-line skirt; banded waistline; pleats at waist front and back; black shank button closure on waistband over left side zipper; hidden slash pockets on side seams; deep inverted pleat at center back.
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  • Gray linen fit and flare dress; natural waistline; square neckline; pewter button center front closure; top-stitched trim; sleeves cut in shoulder line; short sleeves; circular skirt with mock tiers created with top-stitching; mid-calf length.
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  • Pearl gray crepe dressing gown; square set-in sleeves, very full; 3 inch turned-back cuffs; 10 button front closure, hand-worked buttonholes and covered buttons; floor length; lined in pink crepe. Worn with sash (Object ID #1985.08.b).

    Worn by Lynn Fontanne. This dressing gown is heavily inspired by a Molyneux piece worn by Lynn in the play "O Mistress Mine." Lynn had this dressing gown made by the custom dressmakers at Saks Fifth Avenue for her personal use for a more affordable price. Donor was the niece of Lynn Fontanne and Alfred Lunt.
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  • Gray silk chiffon turban; draped with 3 foot long streamers.

    Worn by Lynn Fontanne. Purchased at the auction of Lynn Fontanne's estate using funds from Mount Mary alumnae.
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  • C. Heathered gray underdress; skirt with attached bodice; bodice of gray china silk; jewel neckline; sleeveless; modified princess line; skirt of heathered gray double knit jersey with multiple darts at waistline; straight silhouette; knee length.

    Worn with jacket (Object ID #2008.09.03.a) and blouse (Object ID #2008.09.03.b) to form three piece ensemble.

    Worn by Peg Bradley.
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  • B. Dark green double knit pique jersey blouse; standing collar; sleeveless; separating zipper at center back; hip length; lined in dark green china silk. C. Heathered gray underdress; skirt with attached bodice; bodice of gray china silk; jewel neckline; sleeveless; modified princess line; skirt of heathered gray double knit jersey with multiple darts at waistline; straight silhouette; knee length.

    Worn with jacket (Object ID #2008.09.03.a) to form three piece ensemble.

    Worn by Peg Bradley.
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  • A. Heathered gray double knit pique jersey jacket; roll collar; center front opening with 4 plastic buttons and bound buttonholes; single welt pockets on hips; Princess seams; long set-in sleeves, dark green faux under-cuff; lined in gray silk broadcloth. Coffee stains on the left front and sleeve cuff. B. Dark green double knit pique jersey blouse; standing collar; sleeveless; separating zipper at center back; hip length; lined in dark green china silk. C. Heathered gray underdress; skirt with attached bodice; bodice of gray china silk; jewel neckline; sleeveless; modified princess line; skirt of heathered gray double knit jersey with multiple darts at waistline; straight silhouette; knee length.

    Worn by Peg Bradley.
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  • A. Gray wool flannel A-line jumper; jewel neckline; 4 covered button/bound buttonhole closures at each shoulder seam; sleeveless; cut on bias; straight skirt; mid-calf length. B. Ivory batiste tailored blouse; double Pan collar with bias binding; balloon sleeves, very full with 5 pearl button/hand-worked buttonhole closures at cuffs. C. Gray wool flannel tie belt; 1.5 inches wide. This item was created by Norman Norell for Traina-Norell fashion house.
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  • A. Gray wool coat; notched collar; 12 black buttons form double-breasted center front closure; 4 patch pockets with button down flaps, 2 at breast and 2 at hipline. D. Black leather belt; .75 inches wide; worn at waistline of coat.

    Worn with skirt (Object ID #1995.131.b) and blouse (Object ID #1995.131.c).
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  • B. Gray wool dirndl skirt; 2.5 inch wide waistband; knee length. C. Ivory crepe blouse; standing collar; sleeveless.

    Worn with coat (Object ID #1995.131.a) and belt (Object ID #1995.131.d).
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  • Beige gray wool coat; A-line; convertible collar; 5 button front closure; diagonal single welt pockets; silk taffeta lining; knee length.
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  • Gray wool cavalry twill coat; wide buster brown collar; double-breasted with 5 working buttons; set-in sleeves, wrist length; exaggerated A-line shape through princess seaming; single flap for pockets set vertically into the princess seam; lined in gray silk taffeta; knee length.
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  • Child's gray polyester flannel dress; white piqué shawl collar and dickey edged in eyelet; long sleeves with inverted pleats; white piqué cuffs; five stitched-down box pleats at center front, released below waistline; center back zipper closure with inverted pleat; self-fabric ties at center back.
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  • Mustard yellow, gray, and white abstract warp print silk taffeta ensemble. A. Cocktail dress; halter neckline; standing collar; sleeveless with cut-back armhole; fitted bodice with bust and waist darts; covered button closure at back neck; back of bodice is cut-out to 2 inches above waistline seam; flared skirt; short length; couture techniques.

    Worn with belt (Object ID #2012.07.01.b).

    Created by the designer, Karen Claffey, during her junior year at Mount Mary College in 1969.
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  • Mustard yellow, gray, and white abstract warp print silk taffeta ensemble. A. Cocktail dress; halter neckline; standing collar; sleeveless with cut-back armhole; fitted bodice with bust and waist darts; covered button closure at back neck; back of bodice is cut-out to 2 inches above waistline seam; flared skirt; short length; couture techniques. B. Belt; wide with large bow; 4 hook and eye closures.

    Created by the designer, Karen Claffey, during her junior year at Mount Mary College in 1969.
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  • Gunmetal gray silk ensemble. A. Blouse; jewel neckline; sleeveless; vertical pleats; covered buttons down back under placket; lined in light gray taffeta; hip length. B. Skirt; straight silhouette; cut on bias; straight waistband; zipper closure; above the knee length.

    Made by Mount Mary Fashion student Donna Ricco in Sister Aloyse Hessburg's class in 1981.
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