Detail of back closure
Clothing and dress
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. Worn with belt (Object ID #1997.158.b).
Blass, Bill
Donor: Museum at FIT
ca. 1972
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<a href="https://digitalcollections.mtmary.edu/items/show/3839" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Dress</a> (Object ID #1997.158.ab)
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Object ID #1997.158.a
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Dress
Clothing and dress
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.
Blass, Bill
Donor: Museum at FIT
ca. 1972
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<a href="https://digitalcollections.mtmary.edu/items/show/3840" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Detail of back closure</a> (Object ID #1997.158.a)
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Object ID #1997.158.ab
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Cocktail dress
Clothing and dress
A. Navy blue silk chiffon cocktail dress; peignoir style; high neckline with attached, pleated tie; sheer bodice over slip-like interior camisole; straight sleeves; godet skirt with 6 accordian pleated godets set in; knee length. B. Navy blue silk chiffon covered leather belt; rhinestone buckle. Likely worn by donor, Beatrice Haggerty.
Blass, Bill
Donor: Mrs. Patrick Haggerty
1975-1980
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Object ID #1993.94.ab
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Dinner dress
Clothing and dress
A. Navy blue and off-white silk chiffon dinner dress; jewel neckline; eight button closures down center front; shoulder pads; set-in bishop sleeves; single button at each cuff; floor length. B. Off-white silk half slip; pencil silhouette; elastic waistline; center back zipper closure with one hook and eye; slit up center back.
Galanos, James
Donor: Audrey Ross Estate
1980-1990
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<a href="https://digitalcollections.mtmary.edu/items/show/3630" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Detail of slip</a> (Object ID #2005.13.17.b)
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Object ID #2005.13.17.ab
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Underdress without dress
Clothing and dress
B. Multicolored silk chiffon underdress; 4 layers of chiffon: 3 gray and 1 pink; spaghetti straps; slip silhouette.
Worn with dress (Object ID #1989.44.a) to form two piece ensemble.
Galanos, James
Donor: Mrs. Edward Grais
1980-1988
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<a href="https://digitalcollections.mtmary.edu/items/show/3626" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Two piece ensemble</a> (Object ID #1989.44.ab)
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Object ID #1989.44.ab
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Two piece ensemble
Clothing and dress
A. Multicolored floral print silk chiffon dress; peignoir style; pink, gray, and orange floral print; center front ball button and loop closure with bias ruffle; dropped waistline; bell sleeves; very full circular skirt. B. Multicolored silk chiffon underdress; 4 layers of chiffon: 3 gray and 1 pink; spaghetti straps; slip silhouette.
Galanos, James
Donor: Mrs. Edward Grais
1980-1988
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<a href="https://digitalcollections.mtmary.edu/items/show/3627" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Underdress without dress</a> (Object ID #1989.44.b)
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Object ID #1989.44.ab
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Late day dress
Clothing and dress
Black silk chiffon late day dress; bodice of black satin; jewel neckline; five bound buttonholes at center front, buttons are missing; zipper closure on center front skirt; long narrow kimono sleeves with zippers at wrists; high waistline; black satin bow at center front; circle skirt is 3 layers of black crinkle chiffon over black silk lining; hem of chiffon layers are finished in picot stitch; knee length.
Galanos, James
Donor: David Toser
1960-1970
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Object ID #2013.03.02
https://digitalcollections.mtmary.edu/files/original/a45b05d8065887e9f4480991c19ee2c7.jpg
Two piece ensemble
Clothing and dress
A. Multicolored floral print silk charmeuse dress; trumpet silhouette; scoop neckline; spaghetti straps; flared skirt with silk chiffon overlay just above knee; full evening length; fully underlined in silk chiffon; Hong Kong finishes. B. Multicolored floral print silk chiffon overblouse; blousson top; machine shirring at cuffs and hemline; deep V-neckline at front with covered button and loop closure.
Galanos, James
Donor: Steven Stipelman
ca. 1970
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<a href="https://digitalcollections.mtmary.edu/items/show/3616" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Dress without overblouse</a> (Object ID #1993.69.a)
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Object ID #1993.69.ab
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Late day dress
Clothing and dress
Black wool challis and silk chiffon late day dress; wool challis top and chiffon skirt; fitted bodice; deep V-neckline in front and in back; short placket under "V" with three buttons, one in seam and two with bound buttonholes; dolman sleeves; center back zipper closure; intricately pleated large black silk chiffon skirt over three layers of black silk chiffon and one layer of silk crepe; calf length skirt.
Galanos, James
Donor: Charles Kleibacker
1950-1960
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Object ID #2004.03.281
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Detail of underdress from back
Clothing and dress
Dark brown and gray silk chiffon cocktail dress; tiered style; very low V-neckline; cape style overbodice; 4 button back closure.
Galanos, James
Donor: Steven Stipelman
1970-1980
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<a href="https://digitalcollections.mtmary.edu/items/show/3565" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Cocktail dress</a> (Object ID #1983.48)
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Object ID #1983.48
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Cocktail dress
Clothing and dress
Dark brown and gray silk chiffon cocktail dress; tiered style; very low V-neckline; cape style overbodice; 4 button back closure.
Galanos, James
Donor: Steven Stipelman
1970-1980
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<a href="https://digitalcollections.mtmary.edu/items/show/3566" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Detail of underdress from back</a> (Object ID #1983.48)
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Object ID #1983.48
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Cocktail dress
Clothing and dress
Black silk chiffon cocktail dress; sleeveless; V-shaped neckline; shirred bodice; full skirt; knee length.
Galanos, James
Donor: Steven Stipelman
1960-1970
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Object ID #1983.359
https://digitalcollections.mtmary.edu/files/original/7497e6de96a8596c03467176a33e7070.jpg
Detail of armholes buttoned
Clothing and dress
Light green silk chiffon evening cape with metallic gold stripes; large red stain area at lower back near hem; floor length.
Kleibacker, Charles
Donor: Charles Kleibacker
1965-1975
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<a href="https://digitalcollections.mtmary.edu/items/show/3450" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span>Cape</span></a> (Object ID #2004.03.37)
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Object ID #2004.03.37
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Cape
Clothing and dress
Light green silk chiffon evening cape with metallic gold stripes; large red stain area at lower back near hem; floor length.
Kleibacker, Charles
Donor: Charles Kleibacker
1965-1975
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<a href="https://digitalcollections.mtmary.edu/items/show/3451" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Detail of <span>armholes buttoned</span></a> (Object ID #2004.03.37)
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Object ID #2004.03.37
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Detail of train
Clothing and dress
Aqua ombré silk chiffon evening gown; unfinished; gathered neckline edged in chiffon; long kimono sleeves with gussets; center front opening; ankle length.
Kleibacker, Charles
Donor: Charles Kleibacker
1965-1975
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<a href="https://digitalcollections.mtmary.edu/items/show/3447" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Evening gown</a> (Object ID #2004.03.172)
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Object ID #2004.03.172
https://digitalcollections.mtmary.edu/files/original/8cd3c1a4296a0fb965bfff08d8f3f18d.jpg
Evening gown
Clothing and dress
Aqua ombré silk chiffon evening gown; unfinished; gathered neckline edged in chiffon; long kimono sleeves with gussets; center front opening; ankle length.
Kleibacker, Charles
Donor: Charles Kleibacker
1965-1975
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<a href="https://digitalcollections.mtmary.edu/items/show/3448" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Detail of train</a> (Object ID #2004.03.172)
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Object ID #2004.03.172
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Evening gown
Clothing and dress
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.
Donor: Mount Mary Alumnae
1930-1940
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Object ID #1983.247.ab
https://digitalcollections.mtmary.edu/files/original/4fc7f9a34d20cb5d38d4daad0f2e1782.jpg
Evening gown
Clothing and dress
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.
Molyneux, Edward Henry
Donor: Mount Mary Alumnae
1940-1950
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Object ID #1983.253.ab
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Gown
Clothing and dress
Navy blue and pink paisley silk chiffon gown; made of sari fabric; bodice constructed in criss-cross style; raglan sleeves flow from front and back panels that are attached at neck edge; back tie belt.
Designed and sewn by Lynn Fontanne in 1965 using fabric from an Indian sari purchased at a London antique store. Worn by Lynn during an interview on PBS in 1980, and in the photograph linked below, "Lynn Fontanne with Cole Leslie and Alfred Lunt." Donor was the niece of Lynn Fontanne and Alfred Lunt.
Fontanne, Lynn
Donor: Mrs. Suzanne Knapp
1965
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<a href="https://digitalcollections.mtmary.edu/items/show/3202" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Lynn Fontanne with Cole Leslie and Alfred Lunt</a>
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Object ID #1983.192
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Turban
Clothing and dress
Gray silk chiffon turban; draped with 3 foot long streamers.
Worn by Lynn Fontanne. Purchased at the auction of Lynn Fontanne's estate using funds from Mount Mary alumnae.
Balmain, Pierre
Donor: Mount Mary Alumnae
1960-1970
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Object ID #1983.249
https://digitalcollections.mtmary.edu/files/original/e00cfab7d0d9ac63226178d22ae818eb.jpg