Underdress without dress
Clothing and dress
B. Multicolored silk chiffon underdress; 4 layers of chiffon: 3 gray and 1 pink; spaghetti straps; slip silhouette.
Worn with dress (Object ID #1989.44.a) to form two piece ensemble.
Galanos, James
Donor: Mrs. Edward Grais
1980-1988
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<a href="https://digitalcollections.mtmary.edu/items/show/3626" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Two piece ensemble</a> (Object ID #1989.44.ab)
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Object ID #1989.44.ab
https://digitalcollections.mtmary.edu/files/original/5b2759aac3649ea0f109ac3c6a023579.jpg
Two piece ensemble
Clothing and dress
A. Multicolored floral print silk chiffon dress; peignoir style; pink, gray, and orange floral print; center front ball button and loop closure with bias ruffle; dropped waistline; bell sleeves; very full circular skirt. B. Multicolored silk chiffon underdress; 4 layers of chiffon: 3 gray and 1 pink; spaghetti straps; slip silhouette.
Galanos, James
Donor: Mrs. Edward Grais
1980-1988
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<a href="https://digitalcollections.mtmary.edu/items/show/3627" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Underdress without dress</a> (Object ID #1989.44.b)
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Still Image
Object ID #1989.44.ab
https://digitalcollections.mtmary.edu/files/original/a57f6084b54923f10892d7d99f602a5a.jpg
Blouse and underdress without overdress
Clothing and dress
B. Black brushed silk underdress; back is brushed silk, front is taffeta; sleeveless taffeta bodice. C. Ivory organza blouse; worn backwards to fill in "V" of overdress; ruffled neckline and sleeve cuffs; snap and hook and eye closures.
Worn with overdress (Object ID #1983.193.a) to form three piece ensemble. Ensemble was worn with cape (Object ID #1983.212).
Worn by Lynn Fontanne. Made by Lynn Fontanne using a Jacques Griffe Vogue pattern, which she reworked to give the overdress a deep V back. The ensemble was originally worn with a white ruffled dickey. Donor was the niece of Lynn Fontanne and Alfred Lunt.
Fontanne, Lynn
Donor: Mrs. Suzanne Knapp
1960-1970
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<a href="https://digitalcollections.mtmary.edu/items/show/3138" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Three piece ensemble</a> (Object ID #1983.193.abc)
<a href="https://digitalcollections.mtmary.edu/items/show/3140" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Blouse from back</a> (Object ID #1983.193.c)
<a href="https://digitalcollections.mtmary.edu/items/show/3142" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Cape</a> (Object ID #1983.212)
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Still Image
Object ID #1983.193.bc
https://digitalcollections.mtmary.edu/files/original/ec2be9d46015c664dfc92c890bb1ddf8.jpg
Three piece ensemble
Clothing and dress
A. Black brushed silk overdress; 3/4 length sleeves; ivory organza cuffs; empire bodice; open at back with deep V; black satin bow with streamers; uneven hemline; small hole in front skirt. B. Black brushed silk underdress; back is brushed silk, front is taffeta; sleeveless taffeta bodice. C. Ivory organza blouse; worn backwards to fill in "V" of overdress; ruffled neckline and sleeve cuffs; snap and hook and eye closures. Ensemble was worn with cape (Object ID #1983.212).
Worn by Lynn Fontanne. Made by Lynn Fontanne using a Jacques Griffe Vogue pattern, which she reworked to give the overdress a deep V back. The ensemble was originally worn with a white ruffled dickey. Donor was the niece of Lynn Fontanne and Alfred Lunt
Fontanne, Lynn
Donor: Mrs. Suzanne Knapp
1960-1970
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<a href="https://digitalcollections.mtmary.edu/items/show/3139" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Blouse and underdress without overdress</a> (Object ID #1983.193.bc)
<a href="https://digitalcollections.mtmary.edu/items/show/3140" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Blouse from back</a> (Object ID #1983.193.c)
<a href="https://digitalcollections.mtmary.edu/items/show/3142" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Cape</a> (Object ID #1983.212)
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Still Image
Object ID #1983.193.abc
https://digitalcollections.mtmary.edu/files/original/a9f9ba6531aba270af78aaf2f7f8e1a4.jpg
Detail of underdress
Clothing and dress
B. Pink silk underdress; spaghetti straps; mid-calf length.
Worn with Object ID #1975.53.a as an evening gown. This item was created by Norman Norell for Traina-Norell fashion house.
Norell, Norman
Donor: Mrs. Joseph Bonness, Sr.
1953
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<a href="https://digitalcollections.mtmary.edu/items/show/3024" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Evening gown</a> (Object ID #1975.53.ab)
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Object ID #1975.53.b
https://digitalcollections.mtmary.edu/files/original/f7ca94b852e14414b41beb546a901038.jpg
Evening gown
Clothing and dress
A. Light pink chiffon dress; surplice bodice; beaded fringe from sleeves, hipline, and hemline; gathered skirt; pale green satin cummerbund. B. Pink silk underdress; spaghetti straps; mid-calf length.
Worn by donor, Mrs. Joseph Bonness, Sr., to 1953 convention in Washington, D.C. when husband was named President of Road Builders of America. This item was created by Norman Norell for Traina-Norell fashion house.
Norell, Norman
Donor: Mrs. Joseph Bonness, Sr.
1953
https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/
<a href="https://digitalcollections.mtmary.edu/items/show/3025" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Detail of underdress</a> (Object ID #1975.53.b)
360 View
Still Image
Object ID #1975.53.ab
https://digitalcollections.mtmary.edu/files/original/f4c2700e69454696e0af05edfd2cb6a8.jpg
Detail of underdress
Clothing and dress
B. Light pink silk underdress; fit and flare skirt; strapless; camisole bodice; full evening length. Worn with Object ID #1996.340.a as an evening gown. This item was created by Norman Norell for Traina-Norell fashion house.
Norell, Norman
Donor: Polly Stone
1955-1960
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<a href="https://digitalcollections.mtmary.edu/items/show/3016" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Evening gown</a> (Object ID #1996.340.ab)
<a href="https://digitalcollections.mtmary.edu/items/show/3017" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span>Detail of dress bodice without scarf</span></a> (Object ID #1996.340.ab)
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Object ID #1996.340.b
https://digitalcollections.mtmary.edu/files/original/8992183a3beabbff52deb72cc145c0bf.jpg
Detail of dress bodice without scarf
Clothing and dress
A. Light pink silk chiffon evening gown; fit and flare; natural waistline; two belt loops; halter neckline with attached bias scarf; sleeveless; very full gathered skirt; full evening length. B. Light pink silk underdress; fit and flare skirt; strapless; camisole bodice; full evening length. This evening gown could be styled many ways. This item was created by Norman Norell for Traina-Norell fashion house.
Norell, Norman
Donor: Polly Stone
1955-1960
https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/
<a href="https://digitalcollections.mtmary.edu/items/show/3016" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Evening gown</a> (Object ID #1996.340.ab)
<a href="https://digitalcollections.mtmary.edu/items/show/3018" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Detail of underdress</a> (Object ID #1996.340.b)
Still Shot
Still Image
Object ID #1996.340.ab
https://digitalcollections.mtmary.edu/files/original/fb6dab793255d5615ddec687050f6140.jpg
Evening gown
Clothing and dress
A. Light pink silk chiffon evening gown; fit and flare; natural waistline; two belt loops; halter neckline with attached bias scarf; sleeveless; very full gathered skirt; full evening length. B. Light pink silk underdress; fit and flare skirt; strapless; camisole bodice; full evening length. This evening gown could be styled many ways. This item was created by Norman Norell for Traina-Norell fashion house.
Norell, Norman
Donor: Polly Stone
1955-1960
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<a href="https://digitalcollections.mtmary.edu/items/show/3017" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Detail of dress bodice without scarf</a> (Object ID #1996.340.ab)
<a href="https://digitalcollections.mtmary.edu/items/show/3018" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Detail of underdress</a> (Object ID #1996.340.b)
360 View
Still Image
Object ID #1996.340.ab
https://digitalcollections.mtmary.edu/files/original/7e9263f0fb0946682dfb63b986a609fe.jpg
Underdress without jacket or blouse
Clothing and dress
C. Heathered gray underdress; skirt with attached bodice; bodice of gray china silk; jewel neckline; sleeveless; modified princess line; skirt of heathered gray double knit jersey with multiple darts at waistline; straight silhouette; knee length.
Worn with jacket (Object ID #2008.09.03.a) and blouse (Object ID #2008.09.03.b) to form three piece ensemble.
Worn by Peg Bradley.
Norell, Norman
Donor: Lynde and David Uihlein
1955-1965
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<a href="https://digitalcollections.mtmary.edu/items/show/2908" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Three piece ensemble</a> (Object ID #2008.09.03.abc)
<a href="https://digitalcollections.mtmary.edu/items/show/2909" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Blouse and underdress without jacket</a> (Object ID #2008.09.03.bc)
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Object ID #2008.09.03.c
https://digitalcollections.mtmary.edu/files/original/60a9f0c818943624bd6124ca2056ab2e.jpg
Blouse and underdress without jacket
Clothing and dress
B. Dark green double knit pique jersey blouse; standing collar; sleeveless; separating zipper at center back; hip length; lined in dark green china silk. C. Heathered gray underdress; skirt with attached bodice; bodice of gray china silk; jewel neckline; sleeveless; modified princess line; skirt of heathered gray double knit jersey with multiple darts at waistline; straight silhouette; knee length.
Worn with jacket (Object ID #2008.09.03.a) to form three piece ensemble.
Worn by Peg Bradley.
Norell, Norman
Donor: Lynde and David Uihlein
1955-1965
https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/
<a href="https://digitalcollections.mtmary.edu/items/show/2908" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Three piece ensemble</a> (Object ID #2008.09.03.abc)
<a href="https://digitalcollections.mtmary.edu/items/show/2910" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Underdress without jacket or blouse</a> (Object ID #2008.09.03.c)
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Still Image
Object ID #2008.09.03.bc
https://digitalcollections.mtmary.edu/files/original/f3ad4f160bae2fe90409ee4e59e14501.jpg
Three piece ensemble
Clothing and dress
A. Heathered gray double knit pique jersey jacket; roll collar; center front opening with 4 plastic buttons and bound buttonholes; single welt pockets on hips; Princess seams; long set-in sleeves, dark green faux under-cuff; lined in gray silk broadcloth. Coffee stains on the left front and sleeve cuff. B. Dark green double knit pique jersey blouse; standing collar; sleeveless; separating zipper at center back; hip length; lined in dark green china silk. C. Heathered gray underdress; skirt with attached bodice; bodice of gray china silk; jewel neckline; sleeveless; modified princess line; skirt of heathered gray double knit jersey with multiple darts at waistline; straight silhouette; knee length.
Worn by Peg Bradley.
Norell, Norman
Donor: Lynde and David Uihlein
1955-1965
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<a href="https://digitalcollections.mtmary.edu/items/show/2909" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Blouse and underdress without jacket</a> (Object ID #2008.09.03.bc)
<a href="https://digitalcollections.mtmary.edu/items/show/2910" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Underdress without jacket or blouse</a> (Object ID #2008.09.03.c)
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Still Image
Object ID #2008.09.03.abc
https://digitalcollections.mtmary.edu/files/original/dfedd31a3bf4cbff1d737a649c041ff9.jpg
Underdress without blazer, blouse, or tie
Clothing and dress
B. Black underdress; straight silhouette; silk tank top attached to wool skirt with accordion pleats; knee length.
Worn with blazer (Object ID #1997.442.a), blouse (Object ID #1997.442.c), and tie (Object ID #1997.442.d) to form four piece ensemble.
Norell, Norman
Donor: Museum at FIT
1966
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<a href="https://digitalcollections.mtmary.edu/items/show/2836" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Four piece ensemble</a> (Object ID #1997.442.abcd)
<a href="https://digitalcollections.mtmary.edu/items/show/2837" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Underdress, blouse, and tie without blazer</a> (Object ID #1997.442.bcd)
<a href="https://digitalcollections.mtmary.edu/items/show/2838" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Detail of blouse where tie snaps on</a> (Object ID #1997.442.cd)
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Object ID #1997.442.b
https://digitalcollections.mtmary.edu/files/original/a72d9806709010abfd8bd0790835fcfa.jpg
Underdress, blouse, and tie without blazer
Clothing and dress
B. Black underdress; straight silhouette; silk tank top attached to wool skirt with accordion pleats; knee length. C. Pale yellow silk crepe blouse; jewel neckline; sleeveless; darts into collar; covered buttons on shoulder. D. Pale yellow silk crepe tie; snaps onto back neckline of blouse; 76 inches by 2.5 inches.
Worn with blazer (Object ID #1997.442.a) to form four piece ensemble.
Norell, Norman
Donor: Museum at FIT
1966
https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/
<a href="https://digitalcollections.mtmary.edu/items/show/2836" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Four piece ensemble</a> (Object ID #1997.442.abcd)
<a href="https://digitalcollections.mtmary.edu/items/show/2838" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Detail of blouse where tie snaps on</a> (Object ID #1997.442.cd)
<a href="https://digitalcollections.mtmary.edu/items/show/2839" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Underdress without blazer, blouse, or tie</a> (Object ID #1997.442.b)
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Still Image
Object ID #1997.442.bcd
https://digitalcollections.mtmary.edu/files/original/b8715e124c03f4720cf884993ef20747.jpg
Four piece ensemble
Clothing and dress
A. Pale yellow and black wool plaid blazer; notched collar; 4 brown buttons/bound buttonholes at center front; double-breasted closure; long straight sleeves. B. Black underdress; straight silhouette; silk tank top attached to wool skirt with accordion pleats; knee length. C. Pale yellow silk crepe blouse; jewel neckline; sleeveless; darts into collar; covered buttons on shoulder. D. Pale yellow silk crepe tie; snaps onto back neckline of blouse; 76 inches by 2.5 inches.
Norell, Norman
Donor: Museum at FIT
1966
https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/
<a href="https://digitalcollections.mtmary.edu/items/show/2837" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Underdress, blouse, and tie without blazer</a> (Object ID #1997.442.bcd)
<a href="https://digitalcollections.mtmary.edu/items/show/2838" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Detail of blouse where tie snaps on</a> (Object ID #1997.442.cd)
<a href="https://digitalcollections.mtmary.edu/items/show/2839" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Underdress without blazer, blouse, or tie</a> (Object ID #1997.442.b)
360 View
Still Image
Object ID #1997.442.abcd
https://digitalcollections.mtmary.edu/files/original/ad9d0581fc34222e6aeac7595a01f025.jpg
Underdress without overblouse
Clothing and dress
Ivory silk shantung and wool underdress; camisole silk bodice attached to wool skirt; skirt is knife-pleated; knee length.
Worn with overblouse (Object ID #1993.09.a) to form two piece ensemble.
Norell, Norman
Donor: Marguerite Piazza
ca. 1966
https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/
<a href="https://digitalcollections.mtmary.edu/items/show/2819" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Two piece ensemble</a> (Object ID #1993.09.ab)
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Still Image
Object ID #1993.09.b
https://digitalcollections.mtmary.edu/files/original/f3b6eb7757494103ba20dfde27c1b3e2.jpg
Two piece ensemble
Clothing and dress
A. Ivory silk shantung overblouse; bateau neckline; ball and loop button closure over each shoulder; sleeveless; 2 single welt pockets; hip length. B. Ivory silk shantung and wool underdress; camisole silk bodice attached to wool skirt; skirt is knife-pleated; knee length.
Norell, Norman
Donor: Marguerite Piazza
ca. 1966
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<a href="https://digitalcollections.mtmary.edu/items/show/2820" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Underdress without overblouse</a> (Object ID #1993.09.b)
360 View
Still Image
Object ID #1993.09.ab
https://digitalcollections.mtmary.edu/files/original/9f44d95b36c9e1120a8d45e1ea3d1048.jpg
Underdress without overblouse
Clothing and dress
Black and white wool double knit and silk underdress; black silk top with jewel neckline; sleeveless; black and white diamond pattern wool double knit skirt; mid-calf length.
Worn with overblouse (Object ID #1990.254.b) to form two piece ensemble.
Norell, Norman
Donor: Mrs. Jane Taylor
ca. 1965
https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/
<a href="https://digitalcollections.mtmary.edu/items/show/2815" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Two piece ensemble</a> (Object ID #1990.254.ab)
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Still Image
Object ID #1990.254.a
https://digitalcollections.mtmary.edu/files/original/d26fda2d41dffde73240c4641cd36687.jpg
Two piece ensemble
Clothing and dress
A. Black and white wool double knit and silk underdress; black silk top with jewel neckline; sleeveless; black and white diamond pattern wool double knit skirt; mid-calf length. B. Black wool double knit overblouse; jewel neckline; long sleeves; hip length; zipper closure at back.
Norell, Norman
Donor: Mrs. Jane Taylor
ca. 1965
https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/
<a href="https://digitalcollections.mtmary.edu/items/show/2817" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Underdress without overblouse</a> (Object ID #1990.254.a)
360 View
Still Image
Object ID #1990.254.ab
https://digitalcollections.mtmary.edu/files/original/3d9fd6c2b406fd41295a60133b837c5f.jpg
Underdress without jacket
Clothing and dress
Ivory silk and black matelasse underdress; ivory silk bodice, camisole style, which suspends black matelasse skirt; straight skirt; knee length.
Worn with jacket (Object ID #1995.135.b) to form two piece ensemble.
Norell, Norman
Donor: Harris Trust
1960-1965
https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/
<a href="https://digitalcollections.mtmary.edu/items/show/2805" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Two piece ensemble</a> (Object ID #1995.135.ab)
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Object ID #1995.135.a
https://digitalcollections.mtmary.edu/files/original/d57cee40abfec2b71aaa05913d8f36c0.jpg