Mount Mary University Digital Collections

Browse Items (54 total)

  • Evening Gown viewed from front. Worn with capelet (Object ID #1981.110.B) and scarf (Object ID #1981.110.C) to form three piece evening ensemble. Worn by Hildegarde.
  • Pale green silk chiffon evening ensemble; A. Gown; attached flowing back panel; bodice completely covered in silver bugle beads; spaghetti straps; sewn-in brassiere. B. Scarf. Performance ensemble worn by Hildegarde. Refurbished by Charles Kleibacker for September 25, 1982 show at Mount Mary.
  • White silk chiffon evening ensemble. A. Gown; V-neckline front and back; fitted body flowing to full skirt. B. Cape; clear crystal droplet beading; buttons in front; very dirty. Worn by Hildegarde.
  • White silk chiffon evening gown; V-neckline front and back; fitted body flowing to full skirt. Worn with cape (Object ID #1982.310.B) to form two piece evening ensemble. Worn by Hildegarde.
  • A. Black floral silk chiffon chemise dress; fabric is satin striped with spray of blue, yellow, and purple flowers at center front and on sleeves; similiar motifs sprinkled throughout dress; jewel neckline with binding; bishop sleeve; underlined in nude silk chiffon; midcalf length. B. Beige silk charmeuse slip.
  • A. Coral silk chiffon overdress; Bateau neckline; sleeveless; tucks across breast; waist yoke; gathered full skirt; knee length; side zipper. Several shattered areas and tears in chiffon. B. Coral silk chiffon underdress; spaghetti straps; waist yoke; hip yoke; pleated full skirt with coral lining. Several small tears.
  • B. Coral silk chiffon underdress; spaghetti straps; waist yoke; hip yoke; pleated full skirt with coral lining. Several small tears. Worn with dress (Object ID #2004.03.422.A).
  • Pale yellow and gray silk chiffon evening gown; slight scoop neckline; sleeveless; high-waisted bodice with draped cummerbund effect; bodice covered with 1/2 inch crystal beads; panel of yellow chiffon attached at back shoulders. Performance evening gown worn by Hildegarde.
  • White and aqua silk chiffon evening gown; white bodice, heavily beaded in sequins and rhinestones; scoop neckline; sleeveless; high-waisted; white and aqua silk chiffon skirt panels; green velvet ribbon trim under bustline. Performance gown worn by Hildegarde. Label: Sara Fredericks, Palm Beach.
  • Peach silk chiffon ensemble. A. Tunic; plain jewel neckline, points at front and back; deep dolman sleeves; bias cut; all-over pattern in silver and gold glitter. No label. B. Scarf. Performance ensemble worn by Hildegarde.

    In this image, the tunic ensemble is styled over a peach silk chiffon underdress (Object ID #1982.74.B).
  • Pale pink silk chiffon tunic; plain jewel neckline, points at front and back; deep dolman sleeves; bias cut; all-over pattern in silver and gold glitter. No label. Performance tunic worn by Hildegarde.

    In this image, the tunic is styled over a peach silk chiffon underdress (Object ID #1982.74.B).
  • Red silk chiffon floral striped dress; Peter Pan collar; placket front; long sleeves with covered buttons over snaps; yoke; small tear on lower left sleeve. Label: Jane and Jane, London.

    Worn by Lynn Fontanne. Purchased at the auction of Lynn Fontanne's estate using funds from Mount Mary alumnae.
  • Off-white silk chiffon over silk evening gown with blue rose print; V-neckline in front, square neckline in back; square set-in sleeves. Worn with evening coat (Object ID #1983.239).

    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.
  • 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.
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