Mount Mary University Digital Collections

Browse Items (36 total)

  • A. Tan poplin shirtwaist school uniform dress; military style; asymmetrical center front placket with brass buttons in floral motif; black ribbon bow at center neckline; long sleeves with turned-back cuffs; small twill tape label sewn inside: "Bettie Harnischfeger". B. White poplin school uniform collar and black bow; starched; detachable from dress. C. Black patent leather school uniform belt; brass buckle with school motto in Latin: "Cogitare; Agere; Esse" which translates to "To think; To do; To be".

    Worn by the donor, Mrs. Elizabeth Ogden (née Bettie Harnischfeger), as a student at Westover Boarding School in Middlebury, Connecticut. The school uniform was designed by Mainbocher at the request of Mrs. William Paley. It was worn with starched white collar, tied bow tie, and polished shoes. This costume was checked daily; if incorrect, the student was required to memorize a literary piece and recite it to other students. Mrs. Ogden attended this school from 1937-1939 (ages 15-17), known as a "two year girl". The khaki uniform was the day uniform.
  • A. Tan poplin shirtwaist school uniform dress; military style; asymmetrical center front placket with brass buttons in floral motif; black ribbon bow at center neckline; long sleeves with turned-back cuffs; small twill tape label sewn inside: "Bettie Harnischfeger". B. White poplin school uniform collar and black bow; starched; detachable from dress. C. Black patent leather school uniform belt; brass buckle with school motto in Latin: "Cogitare; Agere; Esse" which translates to "To think; To do; To be".

    Worn by the donor, Mrs. Elizabeth Ogden (née Bettie Harnischfeger), as a student at Westover Boarding School in Middlebury, Connecticut. The school uniform was designed by Mainbocher at the request of Mrs. William Paley. It was worn with starched white collar, tied bow tie, and polished shoes. This costume was checked daily; if incorrect, the student was required to memorize a literary piece and recite it to other students. Mrs. Ogden attended this school from 1937-1939 (ages 15-17), known as a "two year girl". The khaki uniform was the day uniform.
  • B. Chinchilla fur shawl collar; skin worked horizontally; vertical fur edging.

    Worn with cloche (Object ID #1986.449.a).

    Hat label text: "Garth and Margaret Evansville, Indiana".

    Part of Jullily House Kohler's going away suit.
  • A. Brown and tan chinchilla fur cloche.

    Worn with stole (Object ID #1986.449.b).

    Hat label text: "Garth and Margaret Evansville, Indiana".

    Part of Jullily House Kohler's going away suit.
  • A. Brown and tan chinchilla fur cloche. B. Chinchilla fur shawl collar; skin worked horizontally; vertical fur edging.

    Hat label text: "Garth and Margaret Evansville, Indiana".

    Part of Jullily House Kohler's going away suit.
  • B. Suit pants; button fly; cuffed. C. Suit vest.

    Worn with suit jacket (Object ID #1986.157.a) to form three piece suit.

    Likely worn by John Michael Kohler III, husband of Julilly House Kohler.
  • B. Suit pants; button fly; cuffed. C. Suit vest.

    Worn with suit jacket (Object ID #1986.157.a) to form three piece suit.

    Likely worn by John Michael Kohler III, husband of Julilly House Kohler.
  • A. Men's tan linen/wool serge suit jacket; double-breasted; narrow lapels. B. Suit pants; button fly; cuffed. C. Suit vest.

    Likely worn by John Michael Kohler III, husband of Julilly House Kohler.
  • A. Bronze wool crepe evening gown; camisole bodice with sequin band; bodice pleated to midriff band; skirt pleated to midriff band. B. Tan wool crepe evening bolero jacket; padded shoulders; gold sequin trim.

    Worn by Julilly House Kohler.
  • A. Tan floral crepe shift dress; printed pastel blue, pink, and orange flowers; mid-calf length; black jewel neckline; very short kimono sleeves; black and lime green trim at sleeve hems; bottom is pink quilted with 3D pink and purple flowers; black strip of fabric dividing upper and lower fabrics; strip of orange velvet in middle of quilted fabric; hemline finished and lined with pale lime green strip of fabric. B. Black crepe sash; 48 inches long; pink stitching; pale green trim; rounded edges.
  • Tan wool A-line dress; scoop neckline; sleeveless; 6 inch wide black satin bias band across bustline; 2 vertical single welt pockets at hipline; one 5 inch deep inverted box pleat off-center on skirt; knee length; underlined.
  • Tan wool double cloth coat; notched collar; long raglan sleeves with turned-back cuffs; double-breasted, 4 square yellow metal buttons with reptile skin detail, one button is missing reptile skin; slash pockets with flaps; seam from under arm to front pocket; A-line silhouette; lined in white wool flannel; knee length; two stains on lower right collar.

    Worn by Florence Eiseman. Possibly by Pauline Trigère.
  • Black ribbed cotton piqué coat; very full, long kimono sleeves; inset pockets; tan silk faille tuxedo collar and cuffs.
  • Tan silk chiffon turban draped over structured form; pointed top.

    Worn by Lynn Fontanne. Purchased at the auction of Lynn Fontanne's estate using funds from Mount Mary alumnae.
  • Tan dupioni-type weave cotton day dress; rounded roll collar; long bishop sleeves with one button cuffs; flap pockets on chest; center front zipper covered by large placket that buttons; sewn-in side of placket is loose; gathered skirt at natural waistline; knee length; lined; collar, pockets, cuffs, and placket edged in black bias tape; black double-breasted buttons. Missing a belt.
  • Tan dupioni-type weave cotton day dress; rounded roll collar; long bishop sleeves with one button cuffs; flap pockets on chest; center front zipper covered by large placket that buttons; sewn-in side of placket is loose; gathered skirt at natural waistline; knee length; lined; collar, pockets, cuffs, and placket edged in black bias tape; black double-breasted buttons. Missing a belt.
  • 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.
  • Tan wool jersey ensemble. A. Tunic; standing collar; straight sleeves; 1.5 inch wide attached self belt with covered button/bound buttonhole closure at waistline; 9 inch deep hem. B. Straight skirt; knee length; 13 inch deep hem attached to silk lining.
  • Tan wool melton Polo coat; large buster brown collar; button front; 4 patch pockets; china silk lining.
  • Tan and white geometric abstract printed silk twill dress; standing collar; halter neckline; empire waistline; flared skirt; ball buttons and loops at center front.

    Made by Mount Mary Fashion student Sharon Lipinski.
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