Mount Mary University Digital Collections

Browse Items (25 total)

  • B. Stole lays across shoulders. Heavy chevron pattern braid in brown and beige holds pleats in back. Self-facings with more braid, unlined. Hand finished. Worn by Valentina.
  • Tan wool ensemble. A. Skirt is heavily gathered, wide straight waistband, center back zipper, inverted box pleat at center front with three released tucks on each side, no side seams, slash pockets hidden under the tucks, unlined throughout. One seam at center back, hand finished. B. Stole lays across shoulders. Heavy chevron pattern braid in brown and beige holds pleats in back. Self-facings with more braid, unlined. Hand finished. Worn by Valentina.
  • 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.
  • Tan double cloth wrap-around coat; shawl collar, very large and extended; straight long sleeves; interior patch pockets; knee length; traditional double cloth construction techniques with hand-stitched seams to inside.
  • Tan felt beret; pink headsize band; no lining.
  • Tan straw picture hat with straw bow.
  • 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 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.
  • Black ribbed cotton piqué coat; very full, long kimono sleeves; inset pockets; tan silk faille tuxedo collar and cuffs.
  • 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.
  • Tan unbalanced plain weave suit with horizontal black stripe of fine silk and wool mixture. A. Jacket; funnel collar; short set-in sleeves; front opening with six covered buttons and bound buttonholes; set-in strip of fabric with vertical stripes on chest and hips; flap of fake pocket on chest left and hip right. B. Straight skirt; straight waistband; side metal zipper closure; inset of vertical striped fabric at knee; mid-calf length.
  • Tan wool dress; Peter Pan collar; V-shaped decorative inserts on bodice with hand-picking; inside center front zipper; band hand-picked; 3 large buttons, one at center front neck, two at center front waist.
  • Tan suede gloves; hand-stitched; open fingers with fringed ends; deeply fringed wrists. Marked "Eldorado". A. Right glove. B. Left glove.
  • Tan leather coat; raccoon fur front edge, collar, and cuffs; lined in tan plush; two closures of buckle and belt; seamline at hip has two slash pockets in front; knee length; very heavy.
  • Multicolor wool tweed ensemble; fabric is loosely woven in stripes of orange, black, gold, and pink alternating with black and gold. A. Jacket; standing collar edged with tan suede; two tie closures in suede; bottom of jacket is sewn up; long sleeves have square sleeve caps; gores in jacket create A-line shape; all edges finished with brown suede. B. Skirt; gathered front; side zipper closure; knee length.
  • White, tan, and black large-scale plaid wool flannel car coat; fabric is brushed, may have mohair in it; convertible collar of tan leather; four brass turn screws at center front closure; long raglan sleeves with leather binding at wrists; two parabola pockets; A-line shape; knee length.
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