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Illustration
Fashion illustration of a woman leaning against the railing in the middle of a staircase, wearing a skirt, high heels, a mostly unseen top, a striped sweater, and a hat and scarf. The artist name is Paula Mahan and the date is 11/80. Black and white watercolor and pen on paper mounted to board. Measurements: 8.5 x 11.
Paula Mahan was a fashion Design student at Mount Mary. It is unknown when she graduated, but she was possibly the Class of 1984. -
Illustration
Fashion illustration of a woman wearing an off the shoulder, flowy dress cinched at the waist and high heels. The image is labeled Disco and there is a swatch for fabric that is a gold-orange with dark stripes and floral embroidery. The artist name is Marian Deegan and the year is 1980. Mostly black and white with some green, orange, and peach, pen and pastel on board. Measurements: 11 x 14 inches. Form on back indicates that this design was submitted to the International Ladies' Garment Workers' Union (ILGWU) "America's Next Great Designer Awards".
Marian Deegan was a Fashion Design major, Class of 1981. -
Illustration
Fashion illustration of three women wearing dressing gowns. Two are long sleeved with ties in the middle and one is cinched in the middle with ruffled off the shoulder sleeves and sheer front section. A clipping of Brooke Shields is on the side of the board, possibly taken from the 1981 Time Magazine article “The 80s Look.” It is labeled Intimate and Home Apparel. The artist name is Marian Deegan and the year is 1980. Mostly black and white with some green, orange, and peach, pen and pastel on board. Measurements: 11 x 14 inches. Form on back indicates that this design was submitted to the International Ladies' Garment Workers' Union (ILGWU) "America's Next Great Designer Awards".
Marian Deegan was a Fashion Design major, Class of 1981. -
Illustration
Fashion illustration of three women wearing various outfits; one in a jogging suit, one in pants a button down shirt and a long flowing sweater, one in pants with a cowl neck top and patterned sleeves. Shoes are not visible. No date, name Susan Autz. Black and white watercolor, charcoal, oil, and pen on board. Measurements: 10 x 17 inches.
Susan Autz might have graduated from Mount Mary College in the late 1970s. This illustration was featured in the 1977 Fashion Show program, "Projections". The designs are by Linda Zuern (Class of 1978), Bonnie Guthrie, and Beth Moster (Class of 1978). -
Illustration
Fashion illustration of a woman wearing a patterned and belted short brown dress and heels. White accents are added on in white out over the drawing. The date is 9/11/1971 and the artist name is Bette Grasch. This item is the third in a series that ranges 2025.01.11-2025.01.13. Watercolor, oil, and pen on construction paper mounted on board. Measurements: 11 x 14 inches.
Elizabeth "Bette" Grasch was a Fashion Design major, Class of 1972.Tags Elizabeth -
Illustration
Fashion illustration of a woman wearing a patterned and belted short dress and heels. White accents are added on in white out over the shaded pencil drawing. The date is 9/11/1971 and the artist name is Bette Grasch. This item is the second in a series that ranges 2025.01.11-2025.01.13. Watercolor, oil, and pen on construction paper mounted on board. Measurements: 11 x 14 inches.
Elizabeth "Bette" Grasch was a Fashion Design major, Class of 1972.Tags Elizabeth -
Illustration
Fashion illustration of a woman wearing a patterned and belted short dress and heels. White accents are added on in white out over the pencil drawing. The date is 9/11/1971 and the artist name is Bette Grasch. This item is the first in a series that ranges 2025.01.11-2025.01.13. Pencil and oil on construction paper mounted on board. Measurements: 11 x 14 inches.
Elizabeth "Bette" Grasch was a Fashion Design major, Class of 1972. -
Illustration
Fashion illustration of two women in suits, the first a double breasted skirt suit and the second a more relaxed open front jacket skirt suit with a matching hat. Each women is wearing heels. Two swatches are included: one with a dusky pink matched with a deep brown, the other with a reddish purple paired with a grey fabric. The artist name is Marian Deegan and the year is 1980. Mostly black and white with some green, orange, and peach, pen and pastel on board. Measurements: 11 x 14 inches. Form on back indicates that this design was submitted to the International Ladies' Garment Workers' Union (ILGWU) "America's Next Great Designer Awards".
Marian Deegan was a Fashion Design major, Class of 1981. -
Illustration
Fashion illustration of three women, one in a dress and heels, one in a jogging suit and sneakers, and one in a belted romper and maybe flats. Three fabric swatch sections are included: one that has a black with thin white lines matched with a plain white fabric; one with a grey-green background and a maroon stripe over the center; one of a raspberry colored fabric paired with a cream colored fabric. This is listed as Actionwear and the year is 1980. The artist name is Marian Deegan. Mostly black and white with some green, yellow, and tan, pen and pastel on board. Measurements: 11 x 14 inches. Form on back indicates that this design was submitted to the International Ladies' Garment Workers' Union (ILGWU) "America's Next Great Designer Awards".
Marian Deegan was a Fashion Design major, Class of 1981. -
Illustration
Fashion illustration of two women, both in long-sleeved dresses, one belted and one boxy with a hat. Both women are wearing high heeled shoes and the illustration is labeled “Daytime Dresses” with two fabric swatches—one a cerulean blue and one a somewhat shimmering beige. Artist name is Marian Deegan, date is 1980. Mostly black and white with some green, yellow, and peach, pen and pastel on board. Measurements: 11 x 14 inches. Form on back indicates that this design was submitted to the International Ladies' Garment Workers' Union (ILGWU) "America's Next Great Designer Awards".
Marian Deegan was a Fashion Design major, Class of 1981. -
Illustration
Fashion illustration of woman in a hat, overall dress, and flannel shirt with wedge shoes and high socks. In the top left there is a sign that says “store logo”. The date is 2/75, artist name is Jeanne Meils. Black and white pen on board. Measurements: 14.5 x 13.5 inches.
Jeanne Meils was a Fashion Design major, Class of 1975. -
Illustration
Fashion illustration of woman in a dark dress with a colorful red and black sweater or jacket. No name, no date. Colored pencil, marker, and pen on paper. Measurements: 11 x 17 inches. -
Illustration
Fashion illustration of a woman in a flowing dress with floral accents and high heels. Artist listed as J Potochar. Measurements: 11 x 14 inches.
Jacqueline Potochar was a Fashion Design major, Class of 1971. -
Illustration
Fashion illustration of woman in mini dress with jacket overlay. Four views, two with jacket two without. 11/08/1967, artist name Karen Claffey. Measurements: 18 x 24 inches.
Karen Claffey was a Fashion Design major, Class of 1970. -
Illustration
Fashion illustration of woman in jumpsuit with cape overlay and high heels. Four views; two with cape, two without. May 1968, Artist name Karen Claffey. Measurements: 17 x 20.5 inches.
Karen Claffey was a Fashion Design major, Class of 1970. -
Illustration
Fashion illustration of woman in two piece suit (two angles) with high heels and brown fabric swatch. 1976-1977 artist name Deborah Vieiralves. Measurements: 10 x 14 inches.
Deborah Vieiralves was a Fashion Department graduate, Class of 1977. It is unknown if she majored in Fashion Design or Fashion Merchandising. -
Illustration
Fashion illustration of woman in knee length coat and tall boots, artist name Beck. Unknown date. Measurements: 7 x 14 inches.
Possibly created by Connie Beck, a Fashion Design major. It is unknown whether she graduated from the program. Her designs appeared in the 1976 Fashion Show. -
Detail of snaps
Quilted gold, silver, and black metallic lamé coat; bound jewel neckline; snap front closure; princess seaming; long sleeves with bound cuffs; full length; lined in black satin.
This piece was attributed to Ann Lowe by the donor at the time of donation. There are no labels or markings. It is beautifully constructed, but other than the high quality and donor attribution, there is no other way to verify if this coat was in fact designed by Lowe. -
Evening coat
Quilted gold, silver, and black metallic lamé coat; bound jewel neckline; snap front closure; princess seaming; long sleeves with bound cuffs; full length; lined in black satin.
This piece was attributed to Ann Lowe by the donor at the time of donation. There are no labels or markings. It is beautifully constructed, but other than the high quality and donor attribution, there is no other way to verify if this coat was in fact designed by Lowe. -
Detail of lace at inside hem
Brown plain weave silk brocade evening gown; made from a sari; gold and peacock blue supplemental weft of mango shoots (paisleys); one-shoulder; side zipper closure; seam at natural waistline; straight skirt, slit up front; border of paisleys down front and around hem; ankle length.
Possibly an Ann Lowe gown based on the distinctive lace trim construction on the interior hem, a signature finishing technique frequently used by Lowe.