Mustard yellow, gray, and white abstract warp print silk taffeta ensemble. A. Cocktail dress; halter neckline; standing collar; sleeveless with cut-back armhole; fitted bodice with bust and waist darts; covered button closure at back neck; back of bodice is cut-out to 2 inches above waistline seam; flared skirt; short length; couture techniques. Worn with belt (Object ID #2012.07.01.b). Created by the designer, Karen Claffey, during her junior year at Mount Mary College in 1969.
Cocktail dress (Object ID #2012.07.01.ab)
Detail of bandeau top without blouse - front
Olive green silk taffeta ensemble with white and khaki colored polka dots. C. Bandeau top; circle of fabric.
Four piece ensemble (Object ID #2004.03.668.abcd)
Detail of skirt zipper (Object ID #2004.03.668.bd)
Detail of bandeau top without blouse - side (Object ID #2004.03.668.c)
Detail of bandeau top without blouse - side
Detail of bandeau top without blouse - front (Object ID #2004.03.668.c)
A. Very pale green silk charmeuse evening gown; Bateau neckline at center front; plunging neckline at center back; sleeveless; bias cut skirt, fitted over hips and flared below; small tear at back near snap closures. B. Pale green silk charmeuse belt; large flower decoration in pink, light purple, and green. The belt here has been rearranged so the flower is in the back. Worn by Julilly House Kohler.
Evening gown (Object ID #1986.121.ab)
White pleated silk crepe damask polka dot evening gown; high front neckline, plain column; deep V-neckline to waist at back; black velvet rose at back waist; long sleeves; side slit on skirt; ankle length. From Oscar de la Renta's Spring/Summer 1983 collection.
Evening gown (Object ID #1999.297)
Gold silk blouse; horizontal rows of decorations of gold and silver embroidery, gold sequins, and gold beads; Wide scoop neckline; short cap sleeves; cropped top ends just below the bust; strands of gold beaded fringe at hem; back gold button closures, large single rhinestone, and loops.
Purchased from Ebony Fashion Fair by Friends of Fashion
Todd Oldham ensemble (Object ID #2011.12.03ABC)
Light blue silk noil ensemble. A. Blouse; jewel neckline; sleeveless; center back zipper closure; lined in light blue china silk; hip length. B. Straight skirt; gathered into straight waistband; side zipper closure; lined in light blue china silk; knee length. Worn by donor, Janet Falk.
Two piece ensemble (Object ID #2009.11.56.ab)
C. Pale yellow silk crepe blouse; jewel neckline; sleeveless; darts into collar; covered buttons on shoulder. D. Pale yellow silk crepe tie; snaps onto back neckline of blouse; 76 inches by 2.5 inches.
Four piece ensemble (Object ID #1997.442.abcd)
Underdress, blouse, and tie without blazer (Object ID #1997.442.bcd)
Underdress without blazer, blouse, or tie (Object ID #1997.442.b)
C. Multicolored striped blouse; standing collar; insert trim of mint green; long sleeves; attached white knit panty with snap closure between legs. Worn with jacket (Object ID #1986.255.a) and skirt (Object ID #1986.255.b) to form three piece ensemble.
Three piece ensemble (Object ID #1986.255.abc)
Three piece ensemble with jacket open (Object ID #1986.255.abc)
Blouse and skirt without jacket (Object ID #1986.255.bc)
Blouse without skirt or jacket (Object ID #1986.255.c)
Off-white cotton wedding dress with cotton lace trim; natural waistline; bateau neckline; short sleeves; pin tucking on sleeves, bust, and long vertical panels on skirt; very full skirt with deep pleats; linen bows down center back are attached over center back zipper with snaps; heavily embellished with cotton lace appliqué along neckline, at empire waist, around natural waistline, and down vertical panels on skirt; interior tulle crinoline. No label. Worn by donor Constance Busch (neé Coburn) for her first marriage to Gordon Stuart on June 11, 1960.
Wedding gown (Object ID #1986.286)
Detail of back closure (Object ID #1986.286)
Detail of interior of bust (Object ID #1986.296)
Detail of bodice with ascot undone and to the sides
Light green silk brocade coatdress; 14th century Italian "Bizarre" pattern in black, brown, green, pink, and beige, outlined in gold metallic thread; hidden button front closure; large self-fabric covered buttons on sleeves and pocket tabs; princess line; very large skirt; attached black silk taffeta lined ascot; motifs are perfectly matched across seams; mini length.
Coatdress (Object ID #2002.84.01)
Light pink silk organza evening gown; fit and flare; pointed waistline; very deep Bertha collar; lantern sleeves with flat bows at shoulders; gathered skirt; underlining; taffeta lining with hemline flounce, nylon braid to stiffen hemline; internal bodysuit that closes between legs; full evening length.
Evening gown (Object ID #1997.176)
B. White quilted wool bolero jacket; short sleeves; center front black plastic zipper closure; black satin trim around neckline, sleeves, and hem; wavy hemline at back; black and white gingham lining; peplum type shape at back. Worn with jumpsuit (Object ID #2014.09.01.a) to form two piece ensemble.
Two piece ensemble (Object ID #2014.09.01.ab)
Jumpsuit without bolero (Object ID #2014.09.01.a)
A. White cotton sheath dress with gold carnation print; scoop neckline; sleeveless. B. White cotton jacket with gold carnation print; one button at neck; long sleeves; hip length. Worn by Lynn Fontanne. Purchased at the auction of Lynn Fontanne's estate using funds from Mount Mary alumnae.
Two piece ensemble (Object ID #1983.238.ab)
Dress without jacket (Object ID #1983.238.a)
Navy blue, white, red, and yellow houndstooth wool twill coat; roll collar; double-breasted with 12 navy plastic button closure; one-piece long sleeves; princess line; slash double welt pockets at hips; knee length.
Coat
Detail of button on back collar of jacket
Gray wool flannel ensemble. A. Dark gray jacket; boxy; notched collar, faced upper; button at center back; one inch fabric tie under collar that laps over and buttons with 1.5 inch diameter silver button; button has Russian style crest design; two double welt pockets with flaps at hipline; straight sleeve with turned back cuff.
Two piece ensemble (Object ID #1997.283.AB)
Detail of rhinestone button on front of jacket (Object ID #1997.283.A)
Detail to show buttons on dress. The buttons were designed and made by Sister Rosemarita Huebner, SSND. Click image three times to zoom fully.
Dress (Object ID #1967.01)
A. Black wool gabardine suit jacket; Peter Pan collar; center front closure with 3 large gold buttons, classically inspired; long set-in sleeves; padded shoulders; 4 patch pockets with flaps; 2 slit pockets with flaps; back is gathered to waist with half belt with 2 gold buttons. Worn with skirt (Object ID #2004.03.390.b) to form two piece ensemble.
Two piece ensemble (Object ID #2004.03.390.ab)
A. Green and black silk satin evening gown; empire waistline; green silk satin bodice and half inch straps; button/loop with zipper closure at left side; black Peg skirt with right side seam slit; full length. Worn with jacket (Object ID #1997.287.B) to form two piece ensemble.
Two piece ensemble (Object ID #1997.287.AB)
Evening gown without jacket (Object ID #1997.287.A)
Black and white large scale houndstooth check wool double knit ensemble. B. Suit skirt; wrap-around; lace and ribbon trim; knee length. Worn with suit jacket (Object ID #1994.119.a) to form two piece ensemble. Likely from Adolfo's Spring 1985 Ready to Wear Collection.
Two piece ensemble (Object ID #1994.199.ab)