Mount Mary University Digital Collections

Browse Items (373 total)

  • Rust and black striped sheath dress with underlining and matching scarf, attaching with hook and thread loop. Sheer set-in long sleeves with fitted zippers at wrist. Waist darts and back zipper closure.
  • Black satin evening gown with sweetheart neckline, princess seams, and long set-in sleeves. Skirt gathered to bodice and hemmed with band of placed feathers. Center back zipper closure. Size 6.
  • Black spaghetti strap evening gown with bust shirring. Empire waist. Ruffle at knee and hem, back zipper closure, lined in black taffeta. Ankle length. Paired with red organza jacket with embroidered dots. Ruffle neck, opening, and hem. Three-quarter length sleeves, ruffle hem.
  • Cream colored sheath dress with series of topstitched, horizontal panels. Round neckline, waist darts, and set-in long sleeves noted. Back zipper closure. Midi length. Size 12.
  • Black v-neck wrap dress with set-in sleeves, detachable pink bow at hip secured with hooks and eyes. Knee length, princess seams.
  • Black v-neck wrap dress with set-in sleeves, detachable black velvet bow at hip secured with hooks and eyes. Knee length, princess seams.
  • Two-piece skirt dress ensemble. Bias-cut rolled collar tunic with inverted pleat back and paneled front. Button closure at back neckline, seamed cap sleeves. Curved in-seam pockets integrated into princess seams. Button-on half belt and snap closures noted. Underlined with silk organza. Paired with paneled pencil skirt.
  • Red and black knee-length, button front closure dress with standing collar and matching scarf. Long velvet cuffed sleeves, velvet belt with hook closure.
  • Rust colored sheath dress with topstitched princess seams and round neckline. Cuffed set-in long sleeves and back zipper closure. Topstitching throughout with wider band at hem. Size 12.
  • Crushed velvet evening gown with raglan sleeve detail and back zipper closure. Scoop neck, maxi length hemline.
  • Black and white image of Sister Aloyse Hessburg holding a dress in what appears to be a fashion department classroom. The dress was worn by Mrs. Frances Howard Robb (wife of James Robb) at the White House wedding of her son Charles Robb to Lynda Bird Johnson in December 1967.
  • Pale blue flocked organdy cocktail dress; ground is pale blue with black flocking in floral sprays throughout, diagonal darts for shaping, boned at side seams, normal waist dipping to center back, flare skirt, bias cut, tea length, center back zipper. Most of flocking has detached. Several beige colored stains on skirt. Worn by Valentina.
  • Gold jersey ankle length dinner dress; gathered jewel neckline with small slit on center front, bodice has side seams. High-waisted skirt with seams on center front and princess line, no side seams. Batwing long sleeves, back button closure at neck. Large keyhole upper back is open between neck and midriff, back waist is pieced in five narrow V-shaped panels divided by a metal zipper with hook and eye at top of skirt. Back of skirt has seams on the princess line. Dress is very worn, especially at seams; large repairs on front of bodice, several small patches.

    According to Charles Kleibacker this dress is from the personal wardrobe of Gloria Swanson (1899-1983).
  • Black silk tulle surplice wrap dress; v-shaped neckline, straight bracelet-length sleeves cut on the bias, natural waist seam, five button/loop closures at left side front of surplice wrap (two buttons missing), full length bell skirt. Finished with tiny machined French seams. Worn by Valentina.
  • Black silk tulle surplice wrap overdress; jewel neckline, straight long sleeves, hook and eye closure at left side front. Gathered skirt with stabilized waistband, mid-calf length. Finished with tiny machine-sewn French seams. Worn over underdress (Object ID #1995.331). Worn by Valentina.
  • Blue linen day dress; jewel neckline with slit, ¾ length kimono sleeves, center front opening with white buttons to the hem (four buttons are missing), two patch pockets on bust, front and back yoke, knee length, unlined. White topstitching throughout. Marked "V. Schlee" at interior back neckline. Worn by Valentina.
  • Brown linen shift dress; jewel neckline with center front slit, eight button center front lap closure, front and back yoke, dolman sleeves, modified brown plastic buttons, two patch pockets at bust, straight skirt, midcalf length. White topstitching throughout. Worn by Valentina.
  • Beige with brown spatter print silk ensemble. A. Fit and flare dress; normal waist, halter neckline, center back nylon zipper. Halter has a front slit with a reverse, skirt is gathered. Unlined, knee length. B. A-line coat; jewel neckline, Chinese ball and loop center front closure, 3/4 length kimono sleeves, cut in one with the coat. Same length as dress, unlined. Possibly had longer sleeves at some point. C. Short bolero jacket; jewel neckline, 3/4 length kimono sleeves, cut in one with body of jacket. French darts, unlined. D. Wrap, single piece of fabric. E. Belt latches in back with hook and eyes and snap closure. Small, flat bow.

    This ensemble was used for Valentina's famous "Quick change" routine.
  • Beige with brown spatter print silk ensemble. A. Fit and flare dress; normal waist, halter neckline, center back nylon zipper. Halter has a front slit with a reverse, skirt is gathered. Unlined, knee length. E. Belt latches in back with hook and eyes and snap closure. Small, flat bow. Used for Valentina's famous "Quick change" routine.

    Goes with coat (Object ID #1995.382.B), jacket (Object ID #1995.382.C), and wrap (Object ID #1995.382.D) to form five piece ensemble.
  • Beige with brown spatter print silk ensemble. A. Fit and flare dress; normal waist, halter neckline, center back nylon zipper. Halter has a front slit with a reverse, skirt is gathered. Unlined, knee length. E. Belt latches in back with hook and eyes and snap closure. Small, flat bow. Used for Valentina's famous "Quick change" routine.

    Goes with coat (Object ID #1995.382.B), jacket (Object ID #1995.382.C), and wrap (Object ID #1995.382.D) to form five piece ensemble.
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