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Suit
Navy blue honeycomb wool tweed suit; white, beige, and red specks inside holes. A. Jacket; cardigan neckline; two pockets; fringe bottom of jacket; 3/4 length sleeves; brown suede trim; unlined. B. Matching skirt. C. Beige suede tie belt. -
Tomorrow Begins Today
Statement written by Bonnie Cashin on her personal stationery.Tags Bonnie Cashin -
Letter from Bonnie Cashin to Sister Aloyse Hessburg, October 1, 1980
A brief handwritten note from Bonnie Cashin to Sister Aloyse Hessburg, written on Cashin's personal stationery. -
Bonnie Cashin dress on display
Orange, white, pink dress displayed on a mannequin. -
Picture hat
Black velvet picture hat; large velvet bow at center front picture brim; black veil.
From the estate of donor's aunt, Mrs. Eunice Conroy Caron. -
Cap
Navy blue silk twill cap; corded strips of fabric sewn from ear to ear; corded strips sewn in half circles over each ear; lined in chartreuse and white floral print silk.
From the estate of donor's aunt, Mrs. Eunice Conroy Caron. -
Bowler hat
Dark brown straw bowler hat; cut-out ovals between crown and brim banded in self-straw; side bow. -
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Tam-o'-shanter
Brown fur tam-o'-shanter; wider front; small brown veil; brown velvet button on top; lined in brown taffeta; small elastic strap for back.
From the estate of donor's aunt, Mrs. Eunice Conroy Caron. -
Hat
Black silk satin evening hat; edged in black grosgrain; squared cut-out front with close curve to face on either side; black grosgrain bow in front; black veiling. -
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Helmet hat
Black sequin and bead helmet hat; buckram base completely covered with linear design of sequins and beads; point d'esprit veiling. -
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Picture hat
Black and white straw picture hat; 4 inch crown height; 2 inch white band around 5 inch brim. -
Cap
Dark green velvet cap; stiffened band around face; gathered circle sewn onto stiffened band covers back of head; brown headsize band; lined in sheer horsehair; 2 hat pins. Renaissance inspired. Label: Hattie Carnegie Custom Made. -
Straw hat
Golden brown straw hat; slightly indented crown; no lining; brown head-size band; cut-out in back.
Worn by Lynn Fontanne. Purchased at the auction of Lynn Fontanne's estate using funds from Mount Mary alumnae. -
Evening gown
Long black silk crepe evening gown; cut-out front neckline; bias cut; fabric has been slashed to permit black plastic disks to be inserted in the circles; trains in back; hand-overcast. Some disks are broken or missing. -
Detail of hat
Brown Eugenie style hat; variegated ostrich plumes trim; brown velvet flat bows.
Worn with overblouse (Object ID #1996.309.A) and skirt (Object ID #1996.309.B) to form three piece ensemble.