Mount Mary University Digital Collections

Browse Items (36 total)

  • Red jersey chemise dress; mock turtleneck; front and back yoke; straight sleeves with zipper closures; straight skirt; mock pocket flaps at hips; floor length.
  • Pink jersey sheath dress; jewel neckline; straight sleeves with two buttons at cuffs; attached softly gathered waist sash which ties in bow at center front; two patch pockets at hip.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Black jersey dress; boat neckline with cartridge pleating along edge; gathered waist yoke; full gathered skirt; knee length; 3/4 length set-in sleeves; side metal zipper closure. This item was created by Norman Norell for Traina-Norell fashion house.
  • Deep blue jersey dress; V-neckline; zipper closure down front; self-fabric tie at front neckline; princess seaming; 3/4 length kimono sleeves; pockets in princess seam; A-line skirt; mid-calf length; not lined.
  • 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.
  • Brown jersey ensemble. A. Blouse; collar draped with ties at shoulder; kimono sleeve cut all in one with rest of blouse. B. Skirt; A-line; knee-length. C. Tie belt.
  • Silk chiffon Indian inspired paisley print gown; satin ribbon stripe woven in; warm toned; fit and flare silhouette; dropped waistline, follows line of paisley print; high neckline with trailing neck scarf; straight sleeves with zippers at wrists; gathered, full skirt; floor length; lined in nude silk chiffon.
  • Dark teal jersey dress; V neckline; long kimono sleeves; waist yoke; flared skirt; center back zipper; lined in teal china silk; knee length.
  • Lavender matte silk jersey evening gown; peignoir style, V-shaped neckline, ¾ length sleeves, square-set armscye, high waistline, twisted fabric caught in side bodice and wrapped through center front slit, flare skirt, bias cut, full length, unlined. All inside seams hand-overcast, hand-rolled hem. Worn by Valentina.
  • Gold jersey ankle length dinner dress; gathered jewel neckline with small slit on center front, bodice has side seams. High-waisted skirt with seams on center front and princess line, no side seams. Batwing long sleeves, back button closure at neck. Large keyhole upper back is open between neck and midriff, back waist is pieced in five narrow V-shaped panels divided by a metal zipper with hook and eye at top of skirt. Back of skirt has seams on the princess line. Dress is very worn, especially at seams; large repairs on front of bodice, several small patches.

    According to Charles Kleibacker this dress is from the personal wardrobe of Gloria Swanson (1899-1983).
  • Black matte jersey evening gown; high front neckline; floating panels from neckline.

    Worn by Lynn Fontanne. Purchased at the auction of Lynn Fontanne's estate using funds from Mount Mary alumnae.
  • Black cocktail dress; silk jersey bodice; funnel neckline; gusset; tight sleeves with gathering at wrists; very full scalloped Chantilly lace skirt over taffeta lining.

    Worn by Florence Eiseman to receive the Neiman Marcus Award in 1955.
  • Multicolored paisley wool jersey hat; turban like; sewn onto green jersey band; pulled to gather at center back with green flat bow.

    Worn by Florence Eiseman.
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