Mount Mary University Digital Collections

Browse Items (65 total)

  • A. Blue taffeta blouse; standing collar; modified princess seams; long set-in sleeves; back closure of many covered buttons and fagoted strip; thigh length. B. Blue, orange, and mustard yellow plaid dupioni pants; wide leg; faced waistband; hand-picked zipper. Couture techniques.

    Made by Mount Mary Fashion student Mary Zibung for the 1974 Student Designer Fashion Show, "In the Mood". Made for model, Tamara.
  • Chartreuse silk taffeta mini dress; princess style; square neckline; long smocked sleeves.

    Made by Mount Mary Fashion student Kay Richter Bogust in the early 1970s.
  • Black and yellow straw picture hat; black patent leather hatband and rose decoration; black veiling.
  • Natural tan straw picture hat; large-brimmed; top decorated with white lace appliqués; pale yellow taffeta ribbon hatband; rounded crown; pale yellow headsize band.
  • Mustard yellow wool felt picture hat; mustard and black self-fabric bow.
  • Pale yellow silk grosgrain ribbon headband; 1.75 inches wide; bow at top; decorated with black strip of nylon straw through the length.
  • Black, red, yellow, and beige plaid wool knickers; elastic at waist and hems; large pockets.

    From Bonnie Cashin's personal wardrobe. She called these knickers "Amelias" as a nod to American suffragette Amelia Bloomer.
  • Mustard yellow canvas car coat; Buster Brown collar in leather; toggle closure; two huge flap pockets, flaps slide through gold metal strips; side seam pockets; leather binding down sleeves and center back; self-lined; leather binding at hem.
  • A. Dark orange suede tunic; bateau neckline; two shades of suede form upper bodice and sleeves; lower portion in dark orange suede; appliquéd suede in yellow and pink with pink fringe. Several large tears at left shoulder and hip. B. Dark orange wool jersey slip; spaghetti straps. From the Indian Sandpainting Collection.

    From Bonnie Cashin's personal wardrobe.
  • Multi color patchwork poncho formed from squares of orange, mustard, and pink wool bouclé; strips of orange suede connect squares; not lined; double snap closure at neckline; knee length.
  • Multicolor patchwork poncho formed from squares of orange, mustard, and pink wool bouclé; strips of orange suede connect squares; not lined; double snap closure at neckline; knee length.
  • Pale yellow and gray silk chiffon evening gown; slight scoop neckline; sleeveless; high-waisted bodice with draped cummerbund effect; bodice covered with 1/2 inch crystal beads; panel of yellow chiffon attached at back shoulders. Performance evening gown worn by Hildegarde.
  • Long off-white silk organdy evening gown with floral embroidery in shades of yellow-gold, bronze, and off-white. Empire style folded yellow-gold silk taffeta attached belt, ending in long and wide shaped floats at top of center back zipper; floats can be worn as train or tied as sash.
  • Long off-white silk organdy evening gown with floral embroidery in shades of yellow-gold, bronze, and off-white; fitted strapless bodice with boned inner constructed bodice; empire style folded yellow-gold silk taffeta attached belt, ending in long and wide shaped floats at top of center back zipper; floats can be worn as train or tied as sash; shorter straight front, longer and fuller back; two attached slips are hand-overcast.
  • A. White floral silk twill dress; print is yellow, green, and gray; two-piece short dolman sleeves with gussets; 21 1/2 inch long concealed zipper at center front; fitted waistline with tucks; slim straight silhouette. B. Self-fabric belt. C. White linen collar; Peter Pan style; buttons onto dress.
  • A. Black velvet overblouse; bateau neckline; heavy black scroll braid trim; left side zipper closure; cap sleeves with braid decoration. B. Dark yellow jacquard brocade skirt; fabric is diamond design; inverted pleats into straight waistband of skirt; center back closure has bustle effect; mid-calf length; lined with silk organza.
  • A. Black velvet overblouse; bateau neckline; heavy black scroll braid trim; left side zipper closure; cap sleeves with braid decoration. B. Dark yellow jacquard brocade skirt; fabric is diamond design; inverted pleats into straight waistband of skirt; center back closure has bustle effect; mid-calf length; lined with silk organza.
  • Yellow and white floral silk chiffon dinner dress; "U" neckline in front, plunges deeper in back; hanging sleeves in back that become bell sleeves at shoulder; attached straight beige slip underneath, attached at waist; sleeveless slip with lingerie straps; concealed back zipper, hook and eyes, and snap closures; flared skirt; knee length.
  • Detail of suit jacket to show lining and skirt.
  • Yellow double cloth skirt suit. A. Chanel style suit jacket; spread collar; front collar, bands, and pocket trim in yellow and white houndstooth check. B. Straight suit skirt; yellow and white houndstooth check waistband.
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