Browse Items (53 total)
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Skirt
Black linen skirt; slightly gathered; wrap-around side panels, no side seams; double welt pockets set vertically in side panels; left side back zipper closure.
Worn by Florence Eiseman. -
Shoes
Multicolored linen and suede pumps; upper portion and strap in paisley printed linen; open toe; slingback.
Worn by Julilly House Kohler. -
Jacket
White medium-heavy linen jacket; collarless, square set-in sleeves, side front seams, waist seam, hip length, hemline dips at center back seam. Front opening slightly overlaps in V-shape with small notch opening at top of neckline. Three button closure at center front, bound buttonholes, matching fabric-covered buttons. Discoloration at center front closure.
Worn by Lynn Fontanne. Donor was the niece of Lynn Fontanne and Alfred Lunt. -
Givenchy Teal Inverted Pleat Top and Skirt Set Close-Up_Body and Skirt Hem Fabric
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. -
Givenchy Teal Inverted Pleat Top and Skirt Set
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. -
Givenchy Cream Overcoat and Skirt Set, White Shell Top, Without Coat
Off-white linen shirt with round neckline, back hook and eye closure. Paired with off-white wool, knee length, pencil skirt. Skirt has hip panels, darts around waistline, and topstitching. -
Dress without stole
Dark red plain weave linen ensemble. A. Shift dress; bias cut front bodice; slightly gathered skirt; dropped waistline; center back button closing with five 1 inch red buttons and bound buttonholes; inseam pockets; scoop neckline in back; sleeveless; extended shoulders.
Worn with stole (Object ID #1997.415.b) to form two piece ensemble. -
Dress without shrug
A. Gray and white plain weave linen dress; gray bodice, white skirt; sleeveless; low sweetheart neckline; 1.5 inch wide off-the-shoulder straps; center front seam with gathers at bust; large bow and double cording at bust; waistline seam is rounded; back waistline scoops down to lower back; hand-picked long zipper; A-line skirt; ankle length; skirt gathered in center front and center back; entirely backed in white crepe du chine.
Worn with shrug (Object ID #2004.03.428.b) to form two piece ensemble. -
Dress without shawl
A. Dark burgundy plain weave linen sheath dress; bateau neckline; sleeveless; double-breasted with 6 working buttons closure; knee length.
Worn with shawl (Object ID #1990.253.b) to form two piece ensemble. -
Dress without jacket
Red linen ensemble. B. Dress; A-line; sleeveless; Princess seaming at sides; no side seam.
Worn with jacket (Object ID #1988.50.A) to form two piece ensemble. -
Dress
Black plain weave linen dress with large blue dot pattern; sheath dress; bateau neckline; 9 black satin-covered disc button closure down left back side; short puffed sleeves; natural waistline; attached 3 inch black satin sash which ties at center back; short straight skirt. -
Dress
Fuchsia Irish linen day dress; round neckline; short sleeves; neckline and pockets have white button and bound buttonhole details; top-stitched extended bib into open pockets, sewn into side seams; center back invisible zipper closure; unlined; short length. -
Dress
Pink and dark olive green plain weave linen dress; pink bodice, olive green skirt; jewel neckline; short kimono sleeves; green skirt begins at seam across bust; center front seams; contour darts to line; knee length skirt; dark green section dips to waist in back; backed in shantung; hand-overcasting throughout; center back zipper closure. -
Dress
Navy blue linen dress; sleeveless; asymmetric closure of eleven 1/2 inch covered buttons/bound buttonholes; round neckline with rust colored binding; rust binding on full length of left side of garment; softly gathered skirt.
This dress was created by Donald Brooks for Claire McCardell. -
Dress
Gray linen fit and flare dress; natural waistline; square neckline; pewter button center front closure; top-stitched trim; sleeves cut in shoulder line; short sleeves; circular skirt with mock tiers created with top-stitching; mid-calf length. -
Dress
Child's red linen dress; square neckline; sleeveless; "Big as a minute!" hand-embroidered across center front in white and navy blue; white and navy blue clock embroidered on right strap; box pleats across center front and center back; 3 button and 1 snap center back closure; label inside: "Florence Eiseman Custom Made".
The embroidery matches Florence Eiseman's handwriting. -
Dress
Child's yellow plain weave linen dress; blue and white striped roll collar and cuffs; short puffed sleeves; white smocking on skirt where it joins to bodice; blue and white embroidered flowers on left chest; two buttons at center back neck; tie half-belt in back; above the knee length. -
Dress
Red plain weave linen/rayon blend day dress; low scoop neckline in front and back; sleeveless; center back zipper closure; empire seam; bias cut; A-line skirt; above the knee length; lined.
Worn by the donor in 1991. Donna Ricco and donor Gayle Strege were both Mount Mary Fashion graduates, Class of 1981.