Mount Mary University Digital Collections

Browse Items (25 total)

  • Black satin evening gown with sweetheart neckline, princess seams, and long set-in sleeves. Skirt gathered to bodice and hemmed with band of placed feathers. Center back zipper closure. Size 6.
  • Black bodice with round yoke neckline, button front closure. Tapered sleeves with inverted pleat at shoulder line. Paired with gathered orange pencil skirt, side zipper closure.

    The date given (ca. 1990-1995) is for the skirt.
  • Floor length coat with small rolled collar and long sleeves. Printed in shades of hot pink, large scale leopards printed across garment. Center front button closure. Lined, size 12.
  • A. Ivory silk crepe tailored blouse; shirt collar; 4 button (missing)/hand-worked buttonhole center front closure; vertical tucks; straight sleeves with French cuffs. B. Black silk crepe skirt; knife pleats; 2 inch wide waistband; full length; silk crepe lining. C. Black satin-covered belt; 3 inches wide. D. Black satin neck bow.
  • A. Black wool crepe fit and flare cocktail dress; bias cut; halter neckline with plunging V-neck in front, square cut in back; crossing satin straps in back; satin band at back waist with skirt slightly gathered onto it; inseam pockets in side seams; satin contour belt; above knee length. B. Black satin covered leather belt.
  • A. Black wool crepe fit and flare cocktail dress; bias cut; halter neckline with plunging V-neck in front, square cut in back; crossing satin straps in back; satin band at back waist with skirt slightly gathered onto it; inseam pockets in side seams; satin contour belt; above knee length.
  • Navy blue silk chiffon dance dress; blue satin bandeau ending in large bow at center front, slight thread pulls; draped and fitted midriff; seamless dolman sleeves fit over bandeau; satin straps are different shade of blue than chiffon and satin bandeau; keyhole closed by one covered button at center back; very full skirt over silk crepe. This item was created by Norman Norell for Traina-Norell fashion house.
  • Pink sequined evening gown; empire style; standing collar; short sleeves; full evening length; attached wide pink satin belt under bust; "Mermaid", completely hand-sequined.
  • Pink sequined evening gown; empire style; standing collar; short sleeves; full evening length; attached wide pink satin belt under bust; "Mermaid", completely hand-sequined.
  • 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.
  • Ivory wool theater coat; shawl collar; two large button and loop closures at center front; long sleeves, gathered at shoulders; lace and soutache trim at sleeve hems; soutache trim on collar and along princess seams at front and back; satin lining; mid-calf length. Part of a theater suit with dress (Object ID #2022.05.01.a).

    This suit is an exact reproduction of a 1908 theater suit in the collection of the Wisconsin State Historical Society. The donor made this replica as her senior project in Fashion Design at Mount Mary College in 1974.
  • Black satin turban; gathered at center back with drawstring ribbon; covered with rhinestones, pearls, and metal studs. Donor was Frank Olive's sister.
  • Red satin turban; softly gathered on band; twisted at center front. Donor was Frank Olive's sister.
  • A. Turquoise satin wrap evening gown; deep V-neckline to waist at both front and back; thin strap at base of neck at neck connects front and back; sleeveless; overlap that snaps in front at waist; 3 covered button closure at center back waistline; draped skirt open from waist to hem in both front and back; deep pleats over hips; ankle length. "Beginning Impressions" tag.

    Worn with jacket (Object ID #2012.07.03.b) to form two piece evening ensemble.

    Created by student designer Cheri Schamburek for 1979 Student Designer Fashion Show 'Creative Energy'.
  • A. Turquoise satin wrap evening gown; deep V-neckline to waist at both front and back; thin strap at base of neck at neck connects front and back; sleeveless; overlap that snaps in front at waist; 3 covered button closure at center back waistline; draped skirt open from waist to hem in both front and back; deep pleats over hips; ankle length. "Beginning Impressions" tag. B. Turquoise chiffon and satin striped cocoon style jacket; thin gold stripe fabric; fabric gathered into neck edge and wrist edges; edges bound with turquoise satin; button and loop closures at wrists; not lined; couture techniques throughout.

    Created by student designer Cheri Schamburek for 1979 Student Designer Fashion Show 'Creative Energy'.
  • Ivory satin evening gown; design of cut velvet flowers; sleeveless; mandarin collar. Performance evening gown worn by Hildegarde.
  • 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.
  • Black wool crepe ensemble. A. Fit and flare dress; natural waistline; bateau neckline; sleeveless; princess seaming; gathered skirt; full length. C. Black satin-covered belt; 2.5 inches wide. Worn with jacket (Object ID #1997.424.b) to form three piece ensemble. This item was created by Gustave Tassell for Norman Norell fashion house.
  • Black silk satin cocktail dress; upper bodice covered with attached shawl whose tails hang down back to the knee; waistline seam; center back zipper closure; wide flared skirt edged with black fox border; below knee length.
  • Black silk satin cardigan evening coat with large cut velvet flower design; neck built up, no front closure, single welt inseam pockets, straight short sleeves, flange down center back, underlined with silk organza, completely hand-overcast and finished. Worn by Valentina. Possibly 1940s fabric re-made into a coat.
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