Mount Mary University Digital Collections

Browse Items (78 total)

  • Pink floral silk satin brocade dinner dress; print of large dark pink and gray peonies with sprays of grasses; deep V-neckline outlined with small self-covered buttons and fabric loops down front; long dolman sleeves with gussets; high waist; tie belt; princess style; bias-cut full skirt; mid-calf length.
  • B. Light aqua polka dot silk shantung over-blouse; boat neckline; short sleeves; 4 inch cutout vents in front with bias banding continuing around the back hem; neckline is bound to match; under arm zipper on left side. C. Light aqua polka dot silk shantung skirt; slim, straight silhouette; unpressed side pleat on either side; "hand-stitched" down center pleat; fabric is matched to create plain center panel; zipper on left side.

    Worn with jacket (Object ID #2004.03.498.A) to form three piece suit.
  • B. Skirt; straight silhouette; darts on self belt with 4 inch slit for freedom in movement on either side. C. Shaded teal, white, and black silk print shell overblouse; jewel neckline; sleeveless; center back zipper; lined in teal silk. Worn with jacket (Object ID #2004.03.367.A) to form three piece suit.
  • B. Underdress; dark red and black striped wool straight skirt; attached to black silk bodice; sleeveless; nineteen inch long black zipper closure; attached petticoat. C. Dark red wool blouse; rounded neckline front and back; cap sleeves and godets; eighteen inch long hand-overcast center back zipper; slightly fitted with tucks; black silk underlining. Worn with jacket, Object ID #2004.03.136.A to form three piece suit.
  • Detail of two self-bound buttons on jacket.
  • Black melton coat; collarless; V-neckline; short two-piece kimono sleeves; three large "double eye" black buttons with bound buttonholes; vertical slash pockets; A-line shaped; high waistline in front; under-lined in black silk. Exclusively for "Maison Blanche" N.O.
  • Ivory striped wool plain weave short coat; stripes are brown and dark yellow; jewel neck; center front opening with 3 large bone buttons and bound buttonholes; three-quarter length set-in padded sleeves; side seams open from waist; attached self-fabric belt that ties in back; lined in ivory silk crepe. Worn with dress (Object ID #2004.03.395.A) to form ensemble.
  • White silk shantung coat; jewel collar; three large white plastic buttons on center front closure; three-quarter length set-in sleeves; flat pockets on horizontal seam at hips; two inverted box pleats on front; back is plain; lined in white crepe. Worn with dress (Object ID #2004.03.48.B) and belt (Object ID #2004.03.48.C) to form three piece ensemble.
  • Ivory striped wool plain weave short coat; stripes are brown and dark yellow; jewel neck; center front opening with 3 large bone buttons and bound buttonholes; three-quarter length set-in padded sleeves; side seams open from waist; attached self-fabric belt that ties in back; lined in ivory silk crepe. Worn with Dress, Object ID #2004.03.395.A, to form ensemble.
  • Black silk brocade cocktail dress; stemmed rose and leaf motif; Bateau neckline dipping to low "V" in back; 17" long concealed center back zipper, hand-overcast; dolman sleeves with deep gussets; princess style; dropped waistline; self-draping on hip gathered into arch at center front; large self-bow at center back with long pointed and lined streamers; center back slit for ease in walking.
  • Pink floral silk brocade cocktail dress; print of gold, silver, and dark pink flowers and leaves; square neckline; short cap sleeves; fitted bodice; french darts; skirt pleats on each hip; center back zipper.

    This item is attributed to Irene.
  • Black silk faille cocktail dress; deep V-neckline; graduated-size silk petals 24 inches down center front, top petal topped with a white piqué petal; 14 inch long center zipper; fitted waistline; soft pleats over hipline; vertical bound and slashed pockets on either hip; two-piece dolman sleeves with diagonal dart from side seam and padding; straight slim silhouette; center back seam; front slit for ease of movement.
  • Black silk taffeta cocktail dress; slim sheath silhouette; strapless; center back zipper closure; boned bodice; natural waistline; five inch wide band of self-fabric pleating cascading down front and ending at hemline in a narrower band of pleating.
  • Pale pink silk taffeta cocktail dress; warp print with scattered dark pink rosebuds and green leaves; rounded neckline with bias banding; twenty inch long center back zipper with hand-overcasting; cap sleeves with shirring and gussets; french dart; drop waistline with attached self-fabric cummerbund; full gathered ballerina length skirt.
  • 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.
  • Navy blue lace cocktail dress, low scalloped neckline; cap sleeves; fitted waistline with tucks; center back zipper; sheath style straight slim skirt; scalloped hemline; large triple pouffed navy silk taffeta bow attached to cummerbund; attached beige nylon and navy blue chiffon slip, lingerie straps; knee length skirt.
  • Detail showing buttons that connect collar to dress.
  • Off-white floral silk shantung day dress; pattern is varying shades of yellow, gold, and brown chrysanthemums and gray leaves; beige Peter Pan collar; tie at neck; short kimono sleeves with cuffs; seam at waistline connects bodice and skirt; skirt has tuck on front princess line to imitate pockets; front zipper closure covered with placket; knee length; unlined.
  • Light brown silk shantung day dress; square neckline with self-facing on exterior; tabbed with one large light brown button and bound buttonhole; smaller buttons and bound buttonholes below; vertical darts pulled together at waistline front and back with buttoned tab; two-piece raglan sleeves with gussets, turned-back cuffs; straight slim silhouette; deep kick pleat at center back for ease in walking; hand-picked in white silk. Label "Irene" script on silk. Exclusively for Neiman-Marcus Dallas.
  • Black wool crepe day dress; wide shawl collar; two-piece kimono sleeves with gussets, elbow length; double breasted; four black buttons and bound buttonholes; horizontal seaming around bodice and waistline reveals red wool "in-between"; hand-overcast; straight slim skirt; eight inch long concealed center zipper; center back seam; mid-calf length. Exclusively for Bullocks Wilshire.
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