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  • A. Blue silk evening gown with black silk chiffon overlay; deep rounded yoke piece; ivory chiffon banded in orange; 3/4 length sleeves with orange bands; full skirt with train. B. Blue silk tie belt with black chiffon overlay.

    Worn by Lynn Fontanne. Purchased at the auction of Lynn Fontanne's estate using funds from Mount Mary alumnae.
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  • A. Gold silk chiffon evening gown; strapless; draped bodice; full skirt; floor length. B. Gold silk chiffon belt; hook and eye closure.

    Worn by Lynn Fontanne. This is likely the gown Lynn wore with a mink collar on the November 19, 1951 cover of Life Magazine. Lynn likely also wore this dress when she was presented to Queen Elizabeth II in 1953. Purchased at the auction of Lynn Fontanne's estate using funds from Mount Mary alumnae.
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  • A. Black and gold jersey sequined evening gown; fitted bodice covered in gold sequins; standing collar; long sleeves; zipper closure at back; long gathered skirt; sequins at hemline; variation of a "Mermaid" gown. B. Black satin belt.
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  • A. Green, bronze, and black plaid silk satin evening gown; tight-fitting bodice of green and black plaid; off-the-shoulder sleeves attached to bodice with fabric strips, stitched at upper arm, then released into fullness and stitched again at sleeve hems; voluminous skirt; pleated 1.5 inches from waistline, released into deep pleat effect; back zipper closure. Label: "Bruyere Paris Place Vendome". B. Black patent leather belt; four inches wide. Performance gown worn by Hildegarde.
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  • A. Bronze hammered satin evening gown, trimmed in burgundy silk at neckline and armscyes; plunging neckline front and back; sleeveless; bias cut; mermaid silhouette; ankle length; unlined. B. Burgundy and bronze hammered satin belt; ties at side. Worn by Hildegarde.
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  • A. Mauve silk charmeuse evening gown; trimmed in burgundy silk velvet at neckline and armscyes; plunging neckline at front and back; sleeveless; bias cut; mermaid silhouette; unlined; ankle length. B. Burgundy velvet belt; lined with mauve silk charmeuse; ties at side.

    According to Sister Aloyse Hessburg, this gown is a copy of the bronze gown by Chauvel (2012.01.51.AB). This gown is attributed to "Cafe de Paris in London by Ilene Adair."
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  • A. Pink silk shantung dress; overlaid with very heavy, elaborate, 3-dimensional cream cotton machine lace; bateau neckline; fitted bodice; sleeveless; natural waistline; gathered skirt; knee length. B. Pink silk taffeta half-slip; white grosgrain ribbon waistband; center back zipper closure; knee length. D. Pink silk shantung tie belt; 66 inches long.

    Worn with stole (Object ID #1990.251.c) to form four piece ensemble.
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  • White pleated silk evening ensemble. B. Skirt; stitched to cord at waist; side zipper closure; unlined; ankle length. C. Blouse; sleeveless. E. Belt; 2.5 inches wide; underside of tan leather. Part of a larger ensemble with blouse (Object ID #2009.11.48.a) and belt (Object ID #2009.11.48.d).

    Worn by donor, Janet Falk.
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  • A. Black silk satin dress; pink roses with purple leaves in warp print; funnel neckline buttoning on left shoulder; long, narrow kimono sleeves; close-fitting bodice with bust darts; very full skirt gathered to natural waist; skirt lined in black satin. B. Black leather belt; curved; silk satin covered square buckle.

    This dress can also be worn with a silk satin belt (Object ID #2002.84.27.c).
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  • A. Black and white windowpane check wool shirtwaist dress; notched collar; straight sleeves with 3 button closures; natural waistline; inverted pleat at skirt front; knee length. C. Black leather belt; silver ring closure.

    Worn with jacket (Object ID #1989.43.b) to form three piece ensemble.
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  • Black wool crepe ensemble. A. Fit and flare dress; natural waistline; bateau neckline; sleeveless; princess seaming; gathered skirt; full length. C. Black satin-covered belt; 2.5 inches wide. Worn with jacket (Object ID #1997.424.b) to form three piece ensemble. This item was created by Gustave Tassell for Norman Norell fashion house.
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  • Pale yellow wool double knit ensemble. A. Dress; A-line; mock turtleneck; cut-out halter type sleeveless armholes; fully lined. C. Belt.

    Worn with jacket (Object ID #1987.107.b) to form three piece ensemble.
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  • Dark brown velveteen evening ensemble. A. Halter evening dress; draped surplice bodice; round back; waistline seam forms V-shape at center back; slightly flared skirt; pleated front waist; left side zipper and hook and eye closure. C. Contour belt; covered buckle; 3 holes.

    Worn with bolero (Object ID #2004.17.28.b) to form three piece ensemble.
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  • B. White floral silk screened day dress; pattern is squares with wide range of colored stemmed flowers; rounded neckline in front; sleeveless; twenty and one-half inch long hand-overcast center back concealed zipper; straight silhouette; double inverted pleats on either side from waistline; plain white silk panel down center front and back. C. Narrow green silk belt; backed in leather; leather is brittle and has broken into three pieces; buckle with matching keepers. Exclusively for Bullocks Wilshire. Worn with coat (Object ID #2004.03.48.A) to form three piece ensemble.
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  • A. Dark blue crepe shirtwaist dress; attached scarf at collar; 8 button center front closure; elasticized casing at waistline; cap sleeves; straight skirt; knee length; underlined. B. Dark blue snakeskin belt; 2 inches wide; large goldtone flat ornament; hidden hook closure.
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  • A. Yellow paisley pattern silk chiffon evening dress; fit and flare; jewel neckline; natural waistline; sheer overbodice with camisole style underbodice of yellow silk crepe; center back zipper closure; row of tiny covered buttons as faux closure; long straight sleeves with tiny buttons at cuffs; inverted pleats on skirt; ballerina length; lined. B. Yellow paisley pattern silk chiffon belt; 1.5 inches wide.
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  • A. Black silk satin dress; pink roses with purple leaves in warp print; funnel neckline buttoning on left shoulder; long, narrow kimono sleeves; close-fitting bodice with bust darts; very full skirt gathered to natural waist; skirt lined in black satin. C. Black silk satin belt; pleated; fabric-covered square buckle.

    This dress can also be worn with a leather belt (Object ID #2002.84.27.b).
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  • A. Off-white cotton piqué dress; circular figured piqué is very heavy; top-stitched neckline and front placket with hidden button closure; deep inverted pleats at side front set into princess seaming. B. Self-fabric belt.

    Worn by Florence Eiseman.
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  • A. Navy blue silk crepe dress with white stripes; jewel neckline; bodice cut on the bias; bodice has navy lining; white domed button closures up center back; seam at natural waistline; long set-in sleeves with shoulder pads; three buttons at back sleeve cuffs; pleated skirt; mid-calf length; double folded hem at bottom. B. White leather belt; oval-shaped white buckle with navy blue edging; "Galanos" printed inside.

    Worn by Peg Bradley.
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  • A. Bright red synthetic crepe dress; surplice front with V-neckline; no collar; long kimono sleeves cut in one with bodice; seamed down shoulder and upper arm; French darts; left side zipper closure; full gathered skirt; mid-calf length; vertical stitched tucks at midpoint on skirt; unlined. B. Matching belt; 1.5 inches wide; yellow metal buckle.
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