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Skirt
Charcoal gray wool A-line skirt; banded waistline; pleats at waist front and back; black shank button closure on waistband over left side zipper; hidden slash pockets on side seams; deep inverted pleat at center back. -
Three piece ensemble
A. Brown wool tweed suit jacket; collarless; bias cut; shallow V-neckline; long dolman sleeves; double-breasted with gold metal dome buttons/slanted buttonholes. B. Brown wool tweed suit skirt; straightline; horizontal buttonhole pockets. C. Orange silk shantung blouse; brass ball button closure; convertible collar; self-fabric tie stitched along front shoulder; long straight sleeves on slanted armhole. -
Two piece ensemble
A. White jersey blouse; long sleeves; criss-cross bodice. B. White jersey skirt; gathered to 2 inch waistband.
Worn by Lynn Fontanne. Donor was the niece of Lynn Fontanne and Alfred Lunt. -
Skirt
Gold silk skirt; hand-embroidered; Mediterranean fabric.
Worn by Lynn Fontanne. Purchased at the auction of Lynn Fontanne's estate using funds from Mount Mary alumnae. -
Skirt
Red cotton dirndl style skirt; blue, yellow, and green border print; button and tie closure.
Worn by Lynn Fontanne. Purchased at the auction of Lynn Fontanne's estate using funds from Mount Mary alumnae. -
Two piece ensemble
A. Brown basketweave wool suit jacket; fitted; flip tie collar; two button closure; long sleeves; flap pockets at hip. B. Brown basketweave wool suit skirt; dirndl type; large inverted pleat at center front, overlaps pockets beneath.
Worn by Lynn Fontanne. The donor was Lynn Fontanne's niece. -
Two piece ensemble
A. Brown silk surah blouse with beige dot print; long dolman sleeves; covered buttons down center front and on cuffs. B. Brown silk surah skirt with beige dot print; gored; fully lined.
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 -
Hildegarde performing in a Traina-Norell skirt
Photograph of Hildegarde performing while wearing a monkey fur skirt (Object ID #1974.05) from the Traina-Norell design house. The date and location are unknown. The back of the photograph is marked "M. E. Morris, Photographer, 1548-50 N. Sedgwick, Chicago 10, Illinois". -
Two piece ensemble
Black wool jersey ensemble. A. Blouse; Peter Pan collar; 7 button/bound buttonhole center front closures; dolman sleeves; banded bottom; blouson. B. Skirt; A-line; 4 panel; mid-calf length. This item was created by Norman Norell for Traina-Norell fashion house. -
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. -
Two piece ensemble
A. Brown wool smock; yoke; 3/4 length raglan sleeves with gussets; gathered over-bust; 2 patch pockets; 5 brown plastic button center back closure. B. Brown wool straight skirt; knee length; top is china silk, rest is brown wool where skirt shows below smock. 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. -
Detail of skirt from right side
Red wool tweed ensemble. B. Skirt; straight silhouette; knee length.
Worn with coat (Object ID #1997.430.a) to form two piece ensemble. This item was created by Norman Norell for Traina-Norell fashion house. -
Two piece ensemble
Red wool tweed ensemble. A. Coat; elbow length attached cape over coat; standing collar; sleeveless; center front button closure; 4 tortoise buttons and bound buttonholes; 2 double welt pockets with flaps. B. Skirt; straight silhouette; knee length. 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