Browse Items (2116 total)

• Cape

  Gold silk marquisette burnoose cape; shape is triangular with tip snipped off to form a ‘hood’ or turned back section. Tip folds back over the back of the neck, shorter length at center back, unlined, completely hand finished. Unusual piece. Worn with white charmeuse gown (Object ID #1995.342). Worn by Valentina.

  Tags cape, gold, marquisette, Valentina

• Cape

  Medium pink silk cloqué evening cape; quilted fabric; all-over swirling pattern; lined in pink silk taffeta; openings for arms; dips in slight "V" at center back; small train; soiled at back hem; fading throughout. Designer unknown.

  Tags cape, Hildegarde, pink, silk cloque, silk taffeta

• Cape

  White curly lambswool cape; stand-up collar; fully lined with tie-dyed silk satin; skin is detaching from lining; several small tears throughout.
  
  Designed by Cindy Gefke, member of Mount Mary's first Fashion design graduating class in 1969. The coat was purchased by Judy Klemensrud of the New York Times, who gave it to her friend, donor Aileen Ryan.

  Tags cape, Cindy Gefke, lambswool, Mount Mary, student, white

• Cape

  Brown and white wool tweed cape; large, rounded notched collar; three button closure; slits on princess line for arms; lined in brown silk; mid-calf length. Worn with jacket (Object ID #2009.11.34.a) and skirt (Object ID #2009.11.34.b).
  
  Worn by donor, Janet Falk.

  Tags brown, cape, Norman Norell, white, wool tweed

• Cape

  Ivory organza cape; 5 tiered; short; Peter Pan collar; 5 black jet faceted button and hand-worked buttonhole double-breasted center front closure.
  
  In this image, the cape is styled over a black silk crinkle chiffon evening dress, Object ID #1997.416. This item was created by Norman Norell for Traina-Norell fashion house.

  Tags cape, ivory, Norman Norell, organza, Traina-Norell

• Cape

  Black brushed silk cape; stand up collar; 2 button and loop closure; lining ripping. Worn with matching three piece ensemble (Object ID #1983.193.abc).
  
  Worn by Lynn Fontanne. This cape was probably made by Lynn Fontanne. Donor was the niece of Lynn Fontanne and Alfred Lunt.

  Tags black, brushed silk, cape, Lynn Fontanne

• Cape

  Black and white twill cape; high funnel neck; black shoulder yoke forms squared-off "V" to bust; eight covered ball button and loop closure; circular shape to knees; area in back has white ground with black squares, remainder of garment is black with line across front; unlined except at shoulders. Probably worn with dress (Object ID #2004.03.664).
  
  This cape was used by Sister Aloyse Hessburg and Charles Kleibacker for their couture class.

  Tags black, cape, Charles Kleibacker, couture, couture class, twill, white

• Cape

  Light green silk chiffon evening cape with metallic gold stripes; large red stain area at lower back near hem; floor length.

  Tags cape, Charles Kleibacker, gold, green, silk chiffon, stripes

• Cape

  Aqua, gray, and off-white plaid silk taffeta evening cape; large scale print; gathered at neck with ruffle; unlined; ankle length.
  
  This cape was used by Sister Aloyse Hessburg and Charles Kleibacker for their couture class.

  Tags aqua, cape, Charles Kleibacker, couture, couture class, gray, off-white, plaid, silk taffeta

• Cape

  Yellow chiffon velvet cape; smocked shoulders and center back; center front panels form collar, knot, and drop into center back panels; staining at back collar section.
  
  Worn by a member of the Kohler or House families.

  Tags cape, chiffon, House, Kohler, Martha Weathered, velvet, yellow

• Cape and hood

  Pink double canvas ensemble. A. Cape; pink binding and frame trim; hardware closing on neck and on pocket tabs. B. Helmet hood; lined with pink faux fur.

• Cape pulled over head

  Dark blue sheer chiffon cape; fabric is gathered into a neckline with a bias tie at center front, large hood can also be worn as a double capelet, knee length. Unlined. Worn by Valentina.

  Tags cape, chiffon, Valentina

• Cardigan

  Bright pink cashmere cardigan sweater; gold button closures; hood.

  Tags Bonnie Cashin, cardigan, cashmere, pink, sweater

• Change

  This recording was made as part of the spring 2024 Introduction to New Media Writing course at Mount Mary University.
  
  Description from creator (who wished to remain anonymous): "This story is my explanation of why I decide to transfer to Mount Mary."

  Tags In the Words of Women, Introduction to New Media Writing (spring 2024)

• Charles Kleibacker commentating at a Mount Mary College fashion show

  Charles Kleibacker provides commentary for a fashion show in the cafeteria at Mount Mary College, Wisconsin, likely in the early 1970s.

  Tags Charles Kleibacker, Events, Mount Mary Fashion Department

• Charles Kleibacker fitting a dress

  A woman stands on a table while Charles Kleibacker sits on a chair and works near the hem of the woman's garment.

• Charles Kleibacker photograph with inscription

  This photograph of Charles Kleibacker is inscribed in the upper left corner: "To Sister Mary Aloyse [Sister Aloyse Hessburg] Thanks and thoughts Charles Kleibacker 5/6/71"

  Tags Charles Kleibacker, Sister Aloyse Hessburg

• Charles Kleibacker talking with Mount Mary College fashion design student

• Charles Kleibacker with Mount Mary College fashion design student

  Charles Kleibacker (left) with a Mount Mary College fashion design student.

  Tags Charles Kleibacker, Mount Mary Fashion Department

• Charles Kleibacker with Mount Mary College fashion design students (1 of 3)

  Charles Kleibacker (second from left) with four others in a Mount Mary College fashion design room in Spring 1970.

  Tags Charles Kleibacker, Mount Mary Fashion Department