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Two piece ensemble
Black silk shantung ensemble. A. Jacket; roll collar; 4 domed fabric button opening at center front; 7/8 length set-in sleeves; polished silk black bow ribbon tie at neck; contour darts to hem at front and back; hip length; lined in bright fuschia china silk. B. A-line skirt; no waistband; front has 3 seams, back has 2 seams; zipper set into seam on back left side; lined in black china silk. "F" embroidered in white at inside front waist; knee length.
Worn by Peg Bradley. -
Halter top
Light blue slubbed cotton halter top; two French darts; hook and eye closure with crocheted button and loop closure at waistline; button and loop closure at neckline; white cotton inner lining.
This item is a copy of a Claire McCardell item. -
Claire McCardell
Claire McCardell working; the man's identity is unknown -
Lynn Fontanne with Cole Leslie and Alfred Lunt
Lynn Fontanne (center) poses with Cole Leslie (left) and Alfred Lunt (right), possibly at Ten Chimneys, Lynn and Alfred's country home in Wisconsin. Lynn is wearing a gown that she made from a sari (Object ID #1983.192). -
Lynn Fontanne at the 1941 Academy Awards
Lynn (second from left) wore a gown designed by Valentina (either Object ID #1983.184.ABC or Object ID #1983.185) to the 1941 Academy Awards where she presented the "Best Supporting Actress" award. -
Evening gown
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. -
Dressing gown
Pearl gray crepe dressing gown; square set-in sleeves, very full; 3 inch turned-back cuffs; 10 button front closure, hand-worked buttonholes and covered buttons; floor length; lined in pink crepe. Worn with sash (Object ID #1985.08.b).
Worn by Lynn Fontanne. This dressing gown is heavily inspired by a Molyneux piece worn by Lynn in the play "O Mistress Mine." Lynn had this dressing gown made by the custom dressmakers at Saks Fifth Avenue for her personal use for a more affordable price. Donor was the niece of Lynn Fontanne and Alfred Lunt. -
Skirt
Gold silk skirt; hand-embroidered; Mediterranean fabric.
Worn by Lynn Fontanne. Purchased at the auction of Lynn Fontanne's estate using funds from Mount Mary alumnae. -
Gloves
White kid leather gloves; decorative lacing on either side; pointed hem at wrists.
Worn by Lynn Fontanne. Donor was the niece of Lynn Fontanne and Alfred Lunt. -
Gloves
White kid leather gloves; .25 inch wide decorative stitching around wrist and in a 1/5 inch long vertical line on back of hand.
Worn by Lynn Fontanne. Donor was the niece of Lynn Fontanne and Alfred Lunt. -
Necklace
Pink pearl necklace; 54 inches long.
Worn by Lynn Fontanne. Purchased at the auction of Lynn Fontanne's estate using funds from Mount Mary alumnae. -
Necklace
Black jet necklace; double strand of thick bead fringe.
Worn by Lynn Fontanne. Purchased at the auction of Lynn Fontanne's estate using funds from Mount Mary alumnae. -
Detail of inside of choker
Rhinestone choker necklace; silver metal.
Worn by Lynn Fontanne. Purchased at the auction of Lynn Fontanne's estate using funds from Mount Mary alumnae. -
Choker necklace
Rhinestone choker necklace; silver metal.
Worn by Lynn Fontanne. Purchased at the auction of Lynn Fontanne's estate using funds from Mount Mary alumnae. -
Scarf ring
Silver metal scarf ring; double loop shape similar to the infinity symbol.
Worn by Lynn Fontanne. Purchased at the auction of Lynn Fontanne's estate using funds from Mount Mary alumnae. -
Purse
Black silk satin envelope clutch purse.
Belonged to Lynn Fontanne. Donor was the niece of Lynn Fontanne and Alfred Lunt. -
Bag
Brown leather box style bag; double leather handles; brass clasp.
Belonged to Lynn Fontanne. Donor was the niece of Lynn Fontanne and Alfred Lunt.