Browse Items (17 total)
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Skirt without tunic
B. Green, magenta, and scarlet striped silk crepe skirt; straight waistband; gathered at waist; zipper closure; band of green at hem; mid-calf length.
Worn with tunic (Object ID #1999.72.a) to form a two piece ensemble.
From Oscar de la Renta's Spring/Summer 1982 collection. -
Two piece ensemble
A. Green, magenta, and scarlet striped silk crepe tunic; square neckline; elbow length kimono sleeves; shapeless; band of green around neckline, at hem, and under bust. B. Green, magenta, and scarlet striped silk crepe skirt; straight waistband; gathered at waist; zipper closure; band of green at hem; mid-calf length.
From Oscar de la Renta's Spring/Summer 1982 collection. -
Two piece ensemble with coat open
A. Black jersey dress; magenta shoulders and sleeve tops; A-line silhouette; jewel neckline; long set-in sleeves; hand-picked center back zipper closure; fully lined; mid-calf length; black Halston label. B. Black double cloth wool coat; magenta shoulders and sleeve tops; black wing collar; long set-in sleeves with one button closure at wrists; 3 black button center front closure; inside is magenta; not lined; Hong-Kong finished seams; mid-calf length; Halston label was removed.
The donor, Juanita Wehner Bruns, graduated from Mount Mary College, Class of 1963. From Halston's Fall/Winter 1981 Ready to Wear collection. -
Dress without coat
A. Black jersey dress; magenta shoulders and sleeve tops; A-line silhouette; jewel neckline; long set-in sleeves; hand-picked center back zipper closure; fully lined; mid-calf length; black Halston label.
Worn with coat (Object ID #2013.07.01.b) to form two piece ensemble.
The donor, Juanita Wehner Bruns, graduated from Mount Mary College, Class of 1963. From Halston's Fall/Winter 1981 Ready to Wear collection. -
Two piece ensemble
A. Black jersey dress; magenta shoulders and sleeve tops; A-line silhouette; jewel neckline; long set-in sleeves; hand-picked center back zipper closure; fully lined; mid-calf length; black Halston label. B. Black double cloth wool coat; magenta shoulders and sleeve tops; black wing collar; long set-in sleeves with one button closure at wrists; 3 black button center front closure; inside is magenta; not lined; Hong-Kong finished seams; mid-calf length; Halston label was removed.
The donor, Juanita Wehner Bruns, graduated from Mount Mary College, Class of 1963. From Halston's Fall/Winter 1981 Ready to Wear collection. -
Cocktatil dress
Magenta silk crepe draped cocktail dress; scoop neckline; sleeveless; asymmetrically draped across bodice and skirt; released pleats on the left side front skirt; knee length; lined in magenta taffeta; center back zipper closure. -
Hand fan
Multicolored hand-painted silk fan; backed in sheer pink stiffened organza; Gothic arch motif with figures of Queen and royal crest embroidered at center magenta ground; purple celluloid sticks with wooden ribs; elaborately molded endpiece; black celluloid upper and lower guards; small black celluloid loop at head; some small tears and discoloration.
Belonged to a member of the Kohler or House families. -
Evening gown
Purple and magenta silk crepe evening gown; deep V-neckline in back; sleeveless; scarf piece caught at center front neckline, forms sleeve caps; gored skirt; twisted attached belt.
Worn by Julilly House Kohler.
Myrtie Robertson, the designer, was from or based in Milwaukee. -
Gown
Magenta wool crepe cocktail gown; bateau neckline at front; 45 covered buttons with loops running diagonally from right front shoulder to hip line; sleeveless; back has asymmetrical neckline and back detail; ankle length; white stains near hem.
Made by donor, Pam Sandoval, Mount Mary Fashion student Class of 1976. -
Evening gown
Magenta rayon matte jersey evening gown; low neckline and back; spaghetti straps; two layers of shorter jersey on the right side with undulating hemline; asymmetric cut. Worn with evening coat (Object ID #2002.84.16.B) to form two piece evening ensemble. Worn by Hildegarde. -
Two piece evening ensemble
Magenta rayon matte jersey evening ensemble. A. Gown; low neckline and back; spaghetti straps; two layers of shorter jersey on the right side with undulating hemline; asymmetric cut. B. Cloak; high neckline; open-style 3/4 length sleeves that widen, then are tacked up; shorter in front to waistline; cascades down to hemline; slight train. Worn by Hildegarde. -
Two piece evening ensemble
A. Royal blue wool evening gown; small cowl collar; sleeveless; hand-picked zipper closure; straight skirt hanging from yoke bodice; long slit asymmetrically placed in skirt front. B. Royal blue and magenta wool cape; royal blue front, magenta back; small cap sleeves; very full. Performance ensemble worn by Hildegarde. -
Evening gown
Magenta taffeta evening gown; deep V-neckline in front; short kimono sleeves; pointed bodice; side zipper closure; full skirt, grabbed and stitched together in four small horizontal tucks throughout; ankle length; small train; couture techniques; pleated strip is unsewn on left front shoulder. Worn by Hildegarde. -
Evening gown
Magenta taffeta evening gown; deep V-neckline in front; short kimono sleeves; pointed bodice; side zipper closure; full skirt, grabbed and stitched together in four small horizontal tucks throughout; ankle length; small train; couture techniques; pleated strip is unsewn on left front shoulder. Worn by Hildegarde. -
Gown
Magenta rayon crepe fit and flare gown; Bateau neckline; diagonal flange across bodice front; two-tone combination gives geometric appearance; drop shoulder sleeves, diagonal tucks at elbow; diagonal flange across wrists; normal waist; full length flare skirt with triangular inset.