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• 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.

  Tags 1950s, 1960s, gloves, kid leather, Lynn Fontanne, white

• Gloves

  Light brown and off-white pony fur gloves; dark brown suede palms.
  
  Worn by Lynn Fontanne. Donor was the niece of Lynn Fontanne and Alfred Lunt.

  Tags 1950s, 1960s, brown, gloves, Lynn Fontanne, off-white, pony fur, suede

• 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.

  Tags 1950s, 1970s, Lynn Fontanne, necklace, pearls, pink

• 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.

  Tags 1950s, 1970s, black, jet, Lynn Fontanne, necklace

• 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.

  Tags choker, Lynn Fontanne, metal, necklace, rhinestones

• 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.

  Tags 1950s, 1970s, choker, Lynn Fontanne, metal, necklace, rhinestones

• 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.

  Tags 1950s, 1970s, Lynn Fontanne, metal, scarf ring, silver

• Purse

  Black silk satin envelope clutch purse.
  
  Belonged to Lynn Fontanne. Donor was the niece of Lynn Fontanne and Alfred Lunt.

  Tags 1960s, 1970s, black, Lynn Fontanne, purse, silk satin

• 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.

  Tags 1950s, 1960s, bag, brown, leather, Lynn Fontanne

• Purse

  White silk faille clutch purse; rhinestones on clasp.
  
  Belonged to Lynn Fontanne. Donor was the niece of Lynn Fontanne and Alfred Lunt.

  Tags 1940s, 1950s, Lynn Fontanne, purse, silk faille, white

• Hat

  Beige wool jersey hat; fabric stretched over frame; low crowned sailor type; small brim; black band with black mask pin at center front.
  
  Worn by Lynn Fontanne. Purchased at the auction of Lynn Fontanne's estate using funds from Mount Mary alumnae.

  Tags 1960s, 1970s, beige, hat, Lynn Fontanne, wool jersey

• Slippers

  White and gold brocade slippers; edge cased with elastic.
  
  Worn by Lynn Fontanne. Donor was the niece of Lynn Fontanne and Alfred Lunt.

  Tags 1970s, 1980s, brocade, gold, Lynn Fontanne, shoes, slippers, white

• Slippers

  Red brocade slippers; high around the ankle.
  
  Worn by Lynn Fontanne. Donor was the niece of Lynn Fontanne and Alfred Lunt.

  Tags 1970s, 1980s, brocade, Lynn Fontanne, red, shoes, slippers

• Slippers

  Red brocade slippers; high around the ankle.
  
  Worn by Lynn Fontanne. Donor was the niece of Lynn Fontanne and Alfred Lunt.

  Tags 1970s, 1980s, Lynn Fontanne, shoes

• Pumps

  Black suede pumps; silver buckle.
  
  Worn by Lynn Fontanne. Donor was the niece of Lynn Fontanne and Alfred Lunt.

  Tags 1970s, 1980s, black, Lynn Fontanne, pumps, shoes, suede

• Pumps

  Brown suede pumps; gold buckle.
  
  Worn by Lynn Fontanne. Donor was the niece of Lynn Fontanne and Alfred Lunt.

  Tags 1970s, 1980s, brown, Lynn Fontanne, pumps, shoes, suede

• Dressing gown

  Dark brown wool jersey dressing gown; crescent shapes in metallic thread woven into fabric throughout; pointed collar; long sleeves with 3.35 inch turned-back cuffs; lined at front edges and collar with red wool jersey; very full; floor length.
  
  Worn by Lynn Fontanne. Donor was the niece of Lynn Fontanne and Alfred Lunt.

  Tags 1930s, 1940s, dark brown, dressing gown, Lynn Fontanne, wool jersey

• Ski pants

  Royal blue wool ski pants; no waistband; hand-picked zipper closure; underpasses at ankles.
  
  Worn by Lynn Fontanne. Donor was the niece of Lynn Fontanne and Alfred Lunt.

  Tags 1970s, 1980s, Lynn Fontanne, pants, royal blue, ski wear, wool

• Skirt

  Red cotton dirndl style skirt; blue, yellow, and green border print; button and tie closure.
  
  Worn by Lynn Fontanne. Purchased at the auction of Lynn Fontanne's estate using funds from Mount Mary alumnae.

  Tags 1970s, 1980s, cotton, Lynn Fontanne, red, skirt

• Florence Eiseman winning Gimbels Fashion Forum Award

  This image shows Florence Eiseman wearing an evening gown designed by Pauline Trigère (Object ID #1988.19) when she won the Gimbels Fashion Forum Award in 1971. The award was given annually to "the Wisconsinite who has made the most distinguished contribution to the world of business, community leadership and fashion."