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Evening gown
Taupe silk taffeta evening gown; strapless; side zipper closure; bodice has three-part waist yoke; piece covering bust has much asymmetrical horizontal pleating; skirt draped to right princess seam; flared skirt; three inverted pleats at back waist; unlined; ankle length. -
Bodice and skirt without jacket
Black velveteen ensemble. B. Bodice; large square neckline front and back; sleeveless; right side silver separating zipper with hook and eye closures top and bottom; two princess seams on front and back; two waist darts front and back; pointed waistline front and back; center seam at back; boning in center seams and princess seams between outer shell and lining. C. Skirt; high-rise waist; center front and back seams; two princess seams and four darts at front and back; right side covered zipper closure with hook and eye closure on top; boning in center front and princess seams; mid-calf length.
Worn with jacket (Object ID #2006.08.01.a) to form three piece ensemble. -
Three piece ensemble
Black velveteen ensemble. A. Jacket; puritan collar; 2-piece set-in sleeves, turned-up cuffs with slits; center front silver zipper closure; princess seams and darts, side seams, center back seam, two shoulder darts on back and modified princess seams; waist dart; black polyester lining. B. Bodice; large square neckline front and back; sleeveless; right side silver separating zipper with hook and eye closures top and bottom; two princess seams on front and back; two waist darts front and back; pointed waistline front and back; center seam at back; boning in center seams and princess seams between outer shell and lining. C. Skirt; high-rise waist; center front and back seams; two princess seams and four darts at front and back; right side covered zipper closure with hook and eye closure on top; boning in center front and princess seams; mid-calf length. -
Evening gown
White chiffon evening gown; ballerina bodice; spaghetti straps; net draped across front; natural waistline; 3 tier tulle handkerchief hem; acetate lining; some interior boning. Possibly a debutante gown. -
Evening gown
Black shirred silk taffeta evening gown; princess styling; low scoop neckline; short raglan sleeves; side zipper closure; pellon-lined skirt. -
Cocktail dress
Beige floral lace and pale blue silk organza late day dress; organza is pleated; square neckline front and back; sleeveless; seam at natural waistline; left side zipper closure; full flared skirt; beige lace is appliquéd to outline squares of organza; knee length. -
Dress
Light green printed silk summer dinner dress; Asian circus themed print in green, mauve, and periwinkle with black outlining and pastel yellow; V-neckline in front and back; taut bodice; skinny long sleeves without cuffs, snaps at bottom; shoulders are cut out in two places each with 3 faux ties; waist darts; full 4 gore skirt; side opening; short length. -
Petticoat without dress
B. Brown tulle tiered petticoat. Worn with dress (Object ID #1985.31.a).
Worn by the donor's mother, Estelle Collins Naughton, as a "Mother of the Bride" dress at the donor's wedding on November 27, 1954. -
Inside of dress
A. Brown silk taffeta dress; V-neckline; small rolled collar; long sleeves; shirred rounded panels at midriff to hipline; very full gathered skirt drops from panels. Worn with petticoat (Object ID #1985.31.b).
Worn by the donor's mother, Estelle Collins Naughton, as a "Mother of the Bride" dress at the donor's wedding on November 27, 1954. -
Dress
A. Brown silk taffeta dress; V-neckline; small rolled collar; long sleeves; shirred rounded panels at midriff to hipline; very full gathered skirt drops from panels. B. Brown tulle tiered petticoat.
Worn by the donor's mother, Estelle Collins Naughton, as a "Mother of the Bride" dress at the donor's wedding on November 27, 1954. -
Evening gown
Black velvet evening gown; halter; criss-cross draping at waist with rhinestone beaded strip at waist; center back zipper closure; straight skirt to ankle; fishtail at center back skirt. -
Dress
Bright pink and white cabbage rose print cotton sateen dress; fit and flare; natural waistline; scoop neckline front and back; bell skirt, darted at waistline; knee length; draped front bodice ending with oval self-covered buckle; crinoline under skirt; lined bodice; piping around neckline and armscye; sleeveless. -
Cocktail dress
Blue taffeta fit and flare cocktail dress; scoop neckline; sleeveless; princess seaming through bodice; natural waistline in front, dropping to hip level at center back; flared skirt; flat horizontal pleating forms bustle effect at center back; flat bow at center back; midi-ballerina, tea length. -
Detail of back waistband of pants
Black silk shantung 3 piece ensemble. A. Suit jacket; tuxedo collar; triple top-stitching; princess seaming from shoulder; patch pockets; gold button and chain closure. B. Blouse; sleeveless; 5 gold button closure; banded self-fabric trim with triple top-stitching at neck edge, center front opening, and armscye; 2 patch pockets. C. Suit pants; double pleats; high-rise shaped waistband with belt loops; front fly closure.
Worn by Florence Eiseman. -
Detail of jacket button
Black silk shantung 3 piece ensemble. A. Suit jacket; tuxedo collar; triple top-stitching; princess seaming from shoulder; patch pockets; gold button and chain closure. B. Blouse; sleeveless; 5 gold button closure; banded self-fabric trim with triple top-stitching at neck edge, center front opening, and armscye; 2 patch pockets. C. Suit pants; double pleats; high-rise shaped waistband with belt loops; front fly closure.
Worn by Florence Eiseman. -
Blouse and pants without jacket
Black silk shantung ensemble. B. Blouse; sleeveless; 5 gold button closure; banded self-fabric trim with triple top-stitching at neck edge, center front opening, and armscye; 2 patch pockets. C. Suit pants; double pleats; high-rise shaped waistband with belt loops; front fly closure.
Worn with jacket (Object ID 1988.56.a) to form three piece ensemble.
Worn by Florence Eiseman. -
Three piece ensemble
Black silk shantung 3 piece ensemble. A. Suit jacket; tuxedo collar; triple top-stitching; princess seaming from shoulder; patch pockets; gold button and chain closure. B. Blouse; sleeveless; 5 gold button closure; banded self-fabric trim with triple top-stitching at neck edge, center front opening, and armscye; 2 patch pockets. C. Suit pants; double pleats; high-rise shaped waistband with belt loops; front fly closure.
Worn by Florence Eiseman.Tags 1980s, black, blouse, Chanel, Chanel Boutique, ensemble, Florence Eiseman, jacket, pants, silk shantung, suit -
Roberto Cavalli dress
A. Forest green suede dress; V-neckline, sleeveless, columnar silhouette, gathered at the natural waist, belt loops at the side seams, decorated with appliqués that appear to be feathers and small real feathers, asymmetrical decorations, center front slit is decorated with feathers and appliqués, ankle length, no hem, uneven. B. Forest green suede tie belt. -
Sister John Francis Schuh standing behind desk
Sister Mary John Francis photographed standing behind her desk in the Mount Mary President's office. -
