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Browse Items (58 total)

  • Gold silk and faille taffeta dress; A-line construction; asymmetrical closure with hip zipper and four bound buttonholes; small stand-up collar; 3/4 length sleeves; fully lined.

    Worn with matching hat (Object ID #1967.02). Worn by donor, Mrs. Frances Howard Robb, at the wedding of her son Charles Spittal Robb to Lynda Bird Johnson, the daughter of President Lyndon B. Johnson and Lady Bird Johnson, at the White House, December 9, 1967.

    Designed by Sister Aloyse Hessburg, SSND. The buttons were designed and made by Sister Rosemarita Huebner, SSND.
  • Child's black and gold bouffant dress; black velvet bodice with gold dots; gold brocade skirt; jewel neckline with gold trim; short puffed sleeves with gold brocade bows; zipper closure; black lining; A-line skirt, pleated; knee length.
  • White wool crepe dress; heavy gold metal and rhinestone brilliants down center front and neckline; long sleeves.

    This dress was created by Elinor Simmons for Malcolm Starr.

    Worn by Lynn Fontanne. Purchased at the auction of Lynn Fontanne's estate using funds from Mount Mary alumnae.
  • A. White cotton sheath dress with gold carnation print; scoop neckline; sleeveless. Worn with jacket (Object ID #1983.238.b) to form two piece ensemble.

    Worn by Lynn Fontanne. Purchased at the auction of Lynn Fontanne's estate using funds from Mount Mary alumnae.
  • A. Green silk dress with gold and multicolored foliage design; jewel neckline; shirtwaist sleeves; knee length.

    Worn with jacket (Object ID #1998.37.b) and scarf (Object ID #1998.37.c) to form three piece ensemble.
  • Pale gold silk shantung evening coat; square set 3/4 length sleeves; Hong Kong seam finishes; floor length. Worn with evening gown (Object ID #1983.254).

    Worn by Lynn Fontanne to receive a special Tony Award for Lifetime Achievement in 1970, although the gown was created much earlier. This gown was possibly made by Valentina, but has been significantly altered. Purchased at the auction of Lynn Fontanne's estate using funds from Mount Mary alumnae.
  • Gold metallic knit ensemble. A. Evening gown; A-line; jewel neckline; sleeveless; four 1.5 inch covered buttons accented with gold and silver studs/buttonholes at asymmetrical side back closure; A-line skirt; full evening length. Worn with shawl (Object ID #1997.224.B).
  • Black silk chiffon evening gown; large scale metallic gold floral brocade pattern; A-line; jewel neckline with petal ruffle; bishop sleeves with petal ruffle at wrist; A-line skirt; full evening length; lined with black chiffon.
  • Red silk lamé evening gown with gold and silver flecks; straight silhouette; square neckline; elbow-length sleeves; shoulder pads; left side zipper; ankle length; dress has stripe effect through the manipulation of the fabric, stripes appear vertical on bodice and horizontal on skirt.
  • Gold lamé gown; wide round neckline, bound in wide bias-cut banding; sleeveless; bust darts; raised waistline; attached self-fabric belt dips down in back; long center concealed zipper; paneled bias-cut long skirt; underlined bodice; attached slip with lingerie straps in soft beige crepe. Worn with matching shawl (Object ID #2004.03.28.B).
  • 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.
  • Gold lamé evening gown; slim silhouette; one-shoulder with one tiny strap that holds left side in place; draped bodice; draped skirt with inserts of complementary teal blue silk chiffon; attached hip corsage of gold lamé and teal blue silk chiffon boned petals; back zipper closure; full evening length. Custom made for Hildegarde in New York City.
  • Gold lamé evening gown; long, slim silhouette; bias cut; backless; halter; V-neckline; self-fabric sash hooks around waist; train. Garment is in poor condition. Hildegarde's first Paris gown.
  • Gold lamé evening gown; rose motifs outlined in pearls, bugle beads and diamontes; sleeveless; slight scoop front neckline, dipping to lower scoop in back; long panel attached at back shoulders. Worn with blue stole (Object ID #1981.111.B) to form two piece ensemble. Worn by Hildegarde.
  • Gold sequined silk jersey evening gown; sheath silhouette; high neckline; long straight sleeves with zippers at wrists; straight skirt; full evening length. Small hole under left armpit; "Mermaid" gown.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Metallic dark blue silk brocade evening gown; gold, silver, and red metallic border print at top of bodice and hemline; gold and silver circles throughout; A-line silhouette; jewel neckline; long set-in sleeves; slit to knee on right side.
  • Gold metallic knit ensemble. A. Evening gown; A-line; jewel neckline; sleeveless; four 1.5 inch covered buttons accented with gold and silver studs/buttonholes at asymmetrical side back closure; A-line skirt; full evening length. B. Shawl; triangular.
  • A. Gold lamé gown; wide round neckline, bound in wide bias-cut banding; sleeveless; bust darts; raised waistline; attached self-fabric belt dips down in back; long center concealed zipper; paneled bias-cut long skirt; underlined bodice; attached slip with lingerie straps in soft beige crepe. B. Long gold lamé shawl; long hand-knotted beige silk fringe bound in gold metallic thread.
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