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  • 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.
  • Black cocktail dress; silk jersey bodice; funnel neckline; gusset; tight sleeves with gathering at wrists; very full scalloped Chantilly lace skirt over taffeta lining.

    Worn by Florence Eiseman to receive the Neiman Marcus Award in 1955.
  • Red jersey chemise dress; mock turtleneck; front and back yoke; straight sleeves with zipper closures; straight skirt; mock pocket flaps at hips; floor length.
  • Pink jersey sheath dress; jewel neckline; straight sleeves with two buttons at cuffs; attached softly gathered waist sash which ties in bow at center front; two patch pockets at hip.
  • 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).
  • Dark teal jersey dress; V neckline; long kimono sleeves; waist yoke; flared skirt; center back zipper; lined in teal china silk; knee length.
  • A. Pale pink, blue, and tan striped jersey dress; elasticized waist; shirred front and sleeves. B. Pink jersey head wrap with pink suede ties. C. Tan leather belt.
  • B. Olive green jersey shift dress; center back closure bound with suede; wrap-around collar with dog leash clip at center front; long sleeves; knee length.

    Worn with jacket (Object ID #1991.46.A) to form two piece ensemble.
  • Brown striped jersey dress; stripes are orange, green, and dark brown; bateau neckline; gathered shoulder seams with elastic; straight long sleeves; two parabola pockets at hips; knee length.

    Worn with cape (Object ID #1980.105.A) to form two piece ensemble.
  • Child's green and coral jersey polo shirt dress; johnny collar; coral short sleeves; white horizontal stripe; green A-line skirt.
  • Black jersey dress; boat neckline with cartridge pleating along edge; gathered waist yoke; full gathered skirt; knee length; 3/4 length set-in sleeves; side metal zipper closure. This item was created by Norman Norell for Traina-Norell fashion house.
  • Deep blue jersey dress; V-neckline; zipper closure down front; self-fabric tie at front neckline; princess seaming; 3/4 length kimono sleeves; pockets in princess seam; A-line skirt; mid-calf length; not lined.
  • Black jersey dress; square yoke; front and back gathered to yoke to form chemise silhouette; panel inserts at sides, no side seams; gathered 3/4 length sleeves with elastic cuffs.

    Worn by Florence Eiseman.
  • Navy blue and white horizontal striped jersey ensemble. A. Dress; jewel neckline; short set-in sleeves; straight, unfitted cut; knee length; lined in white muslin; center back zipper. Almost certainly Bill Blass for Maurice Rentner.

    Worn with shawl (Object ID #2008.09.01.b) to form two piece ensemble.

    Worn by Peg Bradley.
  • Lavender matte silk jersey evening gown; peignoir style, V-shaped neckline, ¾ length sleeves, square-set armscye, high waistline, twisted fabric caught in side bodice and wrapped through center front slit, flare skirt, bias cut, full length, unlined. All inside seams hand-overcast, hand-rolled hem. Worn by Valentina.
  • Pale blue jersey evening gown; decolette neckline; kimono sleeve gathered at top and bottom; gathered yoke at empire waist; gathered sash at deep V-neckline that hangs vertically; deep V-neckline in back; center back zipper.
  • 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.
  • Black matte jersey evening gown; high front neckline; floating panels from neckline.

    Worn by Lynn Fontanne. Purchased at the auction of Lynn Fontanne's estate using funds from Mount Mary alumnae.
  • Gray jersey evening gown; front yoke is V-shaped; high neckline; A-line bias-cut skirt; tiny cap sleeves; back yoke dips to waist in back; hand-picked zipper in back; unlined; ankle length.

    This gown was used by Sister Aloyse Hessburg and Charles Kleibacker for their couture class.
  • Navy blue jersey and satin evening gown; fit and flare; mock turtleneck; long straight sleeves; jersey bodice; satin stripe skirt overprinted with roses; center back zipper closure; wrap-around skirt; accordion pleated ruffle down left side front opening and on bottom; navy blue satin attached ribbon belt with fabric rose at left side front; full length.
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