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Browse Items (49 total)

  • Two-piece skirt dress ensemble. Bias-cut rolled collar tunic with inverted pleat back and paneled front. Button closure at back neckline, seamed cap sleeves. Curved in-seam pockets integrated into princess seams. Button-on half belt and snap closures noted. Underlined with silk organza. Paired with paneled pencil skirt.
  • Two-piece skirt dress ensemble. Bias-cut rolled collar tunic with inverted pleat back and paneled front. Button closure at back neckline, seamed cap sleeves. Curved in-seam pockets integrated into princess seams. Button-on half belt and snap closures noted. Underlined with silk organza. Paired with paneled pencil skirt.
  • Off-white linen shirt with round neckline, back hook and eye closure. Paired with off-white wool, knee length, pencil skirt. Skirt has hip panels, darts around waistline, and topstitching.
  • Dark red plain weave linen ensemble. A. Shift dress; bias cut front bodice; slightly gathered skirt; dropped waistline; center back button closing with five 1 inch red buttons and bound buttonholes; inseam pockets; scoop neckline in back; sleeveless; extended shoulders.

    Worn with stole (Object ID #1997.415.b) to form two piece ensemble.
  • A. Gray and white plain weave linen dress; gray bodice, white skirt; sleeveless; low sweetheart neckline; 1.5 inch wide off-the-shoulder straps; center front seam with gathers at bust; large bow and double cording at bust; waistline seam is rounded; back waistline scoops down to lower back; hand-picked long zipper; A-line skirt; ankle length; skirt gathered in center front and center back; entirely backed in white crepe du chine.

    Worn with shrug (Object ID #2004.03.428.b) to form two piece ensemble.
  • A. Dark burgundy plain weave linen sheath dress; bateau neckline; sleeveless; double-breasted with 6 working buttons closure; knee length.

    Worn with shawl (Object ID #1990.253.b) to form two piece ensemble.
  • Red linen ensemble. B. Dress; A-line; sleeveless; Princess seaming at sides; no side seam.

    Worn with jacket (Object ID #1988.50.A) to form two piece ensemble.
  • Black plain weave linen dress with large blue dot pattern; sheath dress; bateau neckline; 9 black satin-covered disc button closure down left back side; short puffed sleeves; natural waistline; attached 3 inch black satin sash which ties at center back; short straight skirt.
  • Fuchsia Irish linen day dress; round neckline; short sleeves; neckline and pockets have white button and bound buttonhole details; top-stitched extended bib into open pockets, sewn into side seams; center back invisible zipper closure; unlined; short length.
  • Blue and white plain weave linen day dress; V-shaped neckline; short bell sleeves; high waistline; white midriff trimmed with black buttons; skirt gathered into waistband; back kick pleat.
  • Pink and dark olive green plain weave linen dress; pink bodice, olive green skirt; jewel neckline; short kimono sleeves; green skirt begins at seam across bust; center front seams; contour darts to line; knee length skirt; dark green section dips to waist in back; backed in shantung; hand-overcasting throughout; center back zipper closure.
  • Navy blue linen dress; sleeveless; asymmetric closure of eleven 1/2 inch covered buttons/bound buttonholes; round neckline with rust colored binding; rust binding on full length of left side of garment; softly gathered skirt.

    This dress was created by Donald Brooks for Claire McCardell.
  • 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.
  • Child's red linen dress; square neckline; sleeveless; "Big as a minute!" hand-embroidered across center front in white and navy blue; white and navy blue clock embroidered on right strap; box pleats across center front and center back; 3 button and 1 snap center back closure; label inside: "Florence Eiseman Custom Made".

    The embroidery matches Florence Eiseman's handwriting.
  • Child's yellow plain weave linen dress; blue and white striped roll collar and cuffs; short puffed sleeves; white smocking on skirt where it joins to bodice; blue and white embroidered flowers on left chest; two buttons at center back neck; tie half-belt in back; above the knee length.
  • Red plain weave linen/rayon blend day dress; low scoop neckline in front and back; sleeveless; center back zipper closure; empire seam; bias cut; A-line skirt; above the knee length; lined.

    Worn by the donor in 1991. Donna Ricco and donor Gayle Strege were both Mount Mary Fashion graduates, Class of 1981.
  • A. White Irish linen and lace cocktail dress; graduated-size horizontal bands of lace; low square neckline; wide lace shoulder straps with crochet drop bobbles; eighteen 1/2" inch center back zipper; slim fitted silhouette; beige silk bands stitched under center front and back seams. B. Beige silk camisole; V-neckline; lingerie straps; intricate stitching around bust; center back zipper.
  • A. White floral silk twill dress; print is yellow, green, and gray; two-piece short dolman sleeves with gussets; 21 1/2 inch long concealed zipper at center front; fitted waistline with tucks; slim straight silhouette. B. Self-fabric belt. C. White linen collar; Peter Pan style; buttons onto dress.
  • Black linen A-line dress; side set-in plackets; inset pockets with two large white buttons
  • Brown linen shift dress; jewel neckline with center front slit, eight button center front lap closure, front and back yoke, dolman sleeves, modified brown plastic buttons, two patch pockets at bust, straight skirt, midcalf length. White topstitching throughout. Worn by Valentina.
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