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Detail of button at base of jacket
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. -
Two piece ensemble
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. -
Suit
Green wool tweed suit. A. Jacket; notched collar; fitted waist through darts and princess seaming; single pocket flaps on chest, no pockets; straight set-in sleeves with turned-back cuffs and 3 buttons; half-belt in back; lined in white taffeta. B. Skirt; straight; straight waistband; size zipper closure; mid-calf length. This item was created by Norman Norell for Traina-Norell fashion house. -
Two piece ensemble
Heavy brown textured wool suit. A. Jacket; collared; two large brown tortoiseshell buttons at front neck; drop bodice in front and back creating volume of fabric; drop sleeves; 7/8 length. B. Skirt; silk lining. This item was created by Norman Norell for Traina-Norell fashion house. -
Three piece ensemble
A. Lavender wool jersey cardigan jacket; V-shaped neckline; 5 mauve button/bound buttonholes on center front closure; straight sleeves. B. Black wool jersey skirt; center back zipper closure; knee length. C. Black silk crepe tailored blouse; standing collar with attached tie; 5 covered buttons on center front closure; long straight sleeves with cuffs. This item was created by Gustave Tassell for Norman Norell fashion house.Tags black, blouse, Gustave Tassell, jacket, lavender, Norman Norell, silk crepe, skirt, wool jersey -
Three piece ensemble
Black wool crepe ensemble. A. Fit and flare dress; natural waistline; bateau neckline; sleeveless; princess seaming; gathered skirt; full length. B. Box jacket; convertible collar; 4 black buttons/bound buttonholes on center front closure; straight sleeves with 3 button cuffs; lined in silk taffeta. C. Black satin-covered belt; 2.5 inches wide. This item was created by Gustave Tassell for Norman Norell fashion house. -
Two piece ensemble
Cream wool evening ensemble. A. Dress; bateau neckline; sleeveless; softly gathered long skirt; side pockets. B. Jacket; red velvet collar; double-breasted with 6 large red glass buttons/bound buttonholes closure. -
Three piece ensemble
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. -
Two piece ensemble
Light brown wool skirt suit. A. Boxy jacket; notched collar, rounded; 3 large button center front closures; hipline belt attached on front bodice, hangs freely across back in a chemise-like effect; straight sleeves, bracelet length; lined with silk satin. B. Skirt; straight silhouette; knee length; poor condition at waistline and hem; missing lining. This item was created by Norman Norell for Traina-Norell fashion house. -
Suit
Mustard yellow and green wool tweed suit. A. Jacket; spread collar; three button front closure; princess seaming from shoulder; patch pockets with button flaps at bust. B. Skirt; two zipper closures at back; knee length. This item was created by Norman Norell for Traina-Norell fashion house. -
Suit
A. Blue wool suit jacket; notched collar; 3/4 length raglan sleeves with turned-back cuffs; trapeze back; four welt pockets with flaps. B. Blue wool suit skirt; A-line; three dart front; side zipper closure. This item was created by Norman Norell for Traina-Norell fashion house. -
Three piece ensemble
Tan wool tweed suit with flecks of blue, burgundy, and green. A. Jacket; wing collar; front opening with no closures; 3/4 length set-in sleeves; patch pockets on chest; waist length; front opening, collar, and sleeve edges are finished with self-fabric binding; lined in beige taffeta. B. Skirt; wide straight waistband; gathers into waistband; side seam pockets; knee length; lined in beige taffeta. C. Off-white silk twill blouse; self-bow at neck; sleeveless; center front opening with 4 covered button closure; gathers at waist; underarm stains.
Worn by donor, Joan Urdan. This item was created by Norman Norell for Traina-Norell fashion house.Tags blouse, jacket, Norman Norell, off-white, silk twill, skirt, suit, tan, Traina-Norell, wool tweed -
Two piece ensemble
Black wool crepe ensemble. A. Jacket; fitted; sleeveless; center back has 3 button closure; 1 inch black buttons and bound buttonholes; shaped half belt across back, buttoned on with two 1 inch buttons; bateau neckline. B. Straight skirt; gathered onto waistband; inseam side pockets. -
Four piece ensemble
A. Pale yellow and black wool plaid blazer; notched collar; 4 brown buttons/bound buttonholes at center front; double-breasted closure; long straight sleeves. B. Black underdress; straight silhouette; silk tank top attached to wool skirt with accordion pleats; knee length. C. Pale yellow silk crepe blouse; jewel neckline; sleeveless; darts into collar; covered buttons on shoulder. D. Pale yellow silk crepe tie; snaps onto back neckline of blouse; 76 inches by 2.5 inches. -
Two piece ensemble
A. Navy blue wool dress; bateau neckline, sleeveless with shoulder closure; natural waistline; gathered skirt; knee length; double zipper side closure. B. Lime green wool fitted jacket; notched collar; princess seaming; 3 navy colored buttons front closure; hip length. -
Two piece ensemble
A. Ivory silk and black matelasse underdress; ivory silk bodice, camisole style, which suspends black matelasse skirt; straight skirt; knee length. B. Black matelasse boxy jacket; chelsea collar, double-breasted; 8 domed black lacquer buttons/bound buttonhole closure at center front; 2 single welt pockets set into princess seaming; straight sleeves. -
Two piece ensemble
Beige linen suit. A. Jacket; spread collar; attached waistline belt secured with two very large black buttons with bound buttonholes. B. Skirt; dirndl style; wide waistband; four gores; lined with China silk. -
Two piece ensemble
A. Cream wool boxy jacket; princess seaming; double-breasted; buster brown collar with black grosgrain ribbon bow. B. Black and cream shirtwaist dress; cream silk top and black wool bottom; Peter Pan collar with black grosgrain ribbon bow; button front; drop waist; straight skirt; knee length. -
Four piece ensemble
A. Black and white check wool bolero jacket; notched collar; two black 1.25 inch buttons/bound buttonhole center front closure; straight sleeves; lined with light orange silk shantung. B. Black and white check wool skirt; dirndl style; knee length. C. Light orange silk shantung blouse; standing collar with attached tie; double-breasted center front closure; elastic at waist with peplum; sleeveless. D. Black patent leather belt; 1.75 inches wide.Tags belt, black, blouse, checked, jacket, Norman Norell, orange, patent leather, silk shantung, skirt, white, wool -
Three piece ensemble
Black crepe ensemble. A. Bolero jacket; notched collar; 2 black buttons/bound buttonholes at center front closure; double princess seaming in front; parabola hemline dips to center back; straight sleeves with 1 button at wrists. B. Dirndl skirt; knee length. C. Belt; 1.75 inches wide; top-stitched detail.