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Two piece ensemble
A. White twill evening suit jacket; standing collar covered in white tube beads; long 2-piece sleeves; 7 buttons at center front; 2 welt pockets, welts covered in beads; 8 buttons on sleeve vent. B. White twill evening suit skirt; waist facing; white beads down side seams; knee length.
Worn by Jane Bradley Pettit. -
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 woman in a long sleeved sheer green dress. Colored pencil and graphite on construction paper. Artist name is Anne Marie and there is no date. Measurements: 14 x 17 inches. -
Two piece ensemble
A. White silk crepe evening suit jacket; standing collar; 6 gold and rhinestone button and bound buttonhole closure; long set-in sleeves; princess seaming front and back. B. White silk crepe evening suit skirt; straight silhouette; straight waistband; skirt slightly gathered into waistband; center back zipper closure; left side slit; ankle length.
Worn by Jane Bradley Pettit to the opening of the Bradley Center in 1988. -
Jumpsuit and sash without coat
A. Pale yellow crepe jumpsuit; scoop neckline; sleeveless; empire waistline; ankle length; wide legged pants. C. Yellow silk shantung sash.
Worn with lace coat (Object ID #1967.05.b) to form three piece ensemble of evening wear.
Worn by the donor, Mrs. Warren Knowles (née Dorothy Guidry), for her husband Governor Knowles's second Inaugural Ball in 1967. -
Evening ensemble
A. Pale yellow crepe jumpsuit; scoop neckline; sleeveless; empire waistline; ankle length; wide legged pants. B. White embroidered lace coat; jewel neckline; large gold embroidered flowers with gold bead and pearl centers; long bell sleeves; ankle length; one button closure at neck. C. Yellow silk shantung sash.
Worn by the donor, Mrs. Warren Knowles (née Dorothy Guidry), for her husband Governor Knowles's second Inaugural Ball in 1967.Tags 1960s, Burke-Amey, coat, crepe, culottes, Dorothy Knowles, ensemble, evening wear, Governor Knowles, jumpsuit, lace, Ronald Amey, sash, silk shantung, white, Wisconsin, yellow -
Evening ensemble
A. Pale yellow crepe jumpsuit; scoop neckline; sleeveless; empire waistline; ankle length; wide legged pants. B. White embroidered lace coat; jewel neckline; large gold embroidered flowers with gold bead and pearl centers; long bell sleeves; ankle length; one button closure at neck. C. Yellow silk shantung sash.
Worn by the donor, Mrs. Warren Knowles (née Dorothy Guidry), for her husband Governor Knowles's second Inaugural Ball in 1967.Tags Burke-Amey, coat, crepe, culottes, Dorothy Knowles, ensemble, evening wear, Governor Knowles, jumpsuit, lace, Ronald Amey, sash, silk shantung, white, Wisconsin, yellow -
Evening gown
Black silk jersey evening gown with graphic print in blue, yellow, and olive green; fit and flare; natural waistline; standing collar; bishop sleeves with cuffs; gathered skirt; full evening length. Label: "Ronald Amey".
Worn by the donor, Beatrice Haggerty. -
Note from Ronald Amey to Sister Aloyse Hessburg, April 6, 1966
Note from Ronald Amey, New York fashion designer, to Sister Aloyse Hessburg, head of the fashion design program at Mount Mary College, discussing Sister Aloyse's upcoming visit to the Burke-Amey fashion workroom and expressing gratitude for his recent trip to Mount Mary (in March 1966, to receive the Gold Needle Award, most likely). -
Evening gown
Butter yellow rayon evening gown; scoop neckline; two bust darts; sleeveless; sewn-in elastic at empire waistline; fabric above and below waistline gathers slightly; large self-fabric covered buttons down entire center front; pair of snaps on both inner shoulder straps, just below shoulder seam; ankle length; label: "Burke-Amey, New York".
This item was created by Ronald Amey for Burke-Amey. -
Dress
Orange wool knit fit and flare dress; white knit yoke with geometric, abstract top-stitching in orange; long straight sleeves; gathered, knee length skirt; attached belt with abstract inserts and top-stitching. Label: "Ronald Amey".
Worn by the donor, Beatrice Haggerty. -
Evening gown
Multicolored printed evening gown; Peter Max type print with trees, flowers, and hexagons in shade of blue, green, pink, and magenta; light blue and lime green wool double knit bodice with insets and piecing; standing collar; natural waistline; long set-in bishop sleeves with wool cuffs; large clear buttons at cuffs; center back zipper closure; gathered full silk chiffon skirt; ankle length. Label: "Ronald Amey".
Worn by the donor, Beatrice Haggerty. -
Blouse without skirt or jacket
C. Multicolored striped blouse; standing collar; insert trim of mint green; long sleeves; attached white knit panty with snap closure between legs.
Worn with jacket (Object ID #1986.255.a) and skirt (Object ID #1986.255.b) to form three piece ensemble. -
Detail of blouse/bodysuit
C. Multicolored striped blouse; standing collar; insert trim of mint green; long sleeves; attached white knit panty with snap closure between legs.
Worn with jacket (Object ID #1986.255.a) and skirt (Object ID #1986.255.b) to form three piece ensemble. -
Blouse and skirt without jacket
B. Purple wool double knit skirt; A-line; hip yoke trimmed in mint green. C. Multicolored striped blouse; standing collar; insert trim of mint green; long sleeves; attached white knit panty with snap closure between legs.
Worn with jacket (Object ID #1986.255.a) to form three piece ensemble. -
Three piece ensemble with jacket open
A. Purple wool double knit suit jacket; geometric pattern; standing collar; princess seams; long sleeves; inserts of mint green wool double knit. B. Purple wool double knit skirt; A-line; hip yoke trimmed in mint green. C. Multicolored striped blouse; standing collar; insert trim of mint green; long sleeves; attached white knit panty with snap closure between legs. -
Three piece ensemble
A. Purple wool double knit suit jacket; geometric pattern; standing collar; princess seams; long sleeves; inserts of mint green wool double knit. B. Purple wool double knit skirt; A-line; hip yoke trimmed in mint green. C. Multicolored striped blouse; standing collar; insert trim of mint green; long sleeves; attached white knit panty with snap closure between legs. -
Detail of back collar opening
A. Navy blue and white print brocade dress; large round collar with red knit trim; short sleeves; front panel skirt; 3 inch wide navy and red attached belt.
Worn with jacket (Object ID #1976.187.b) to form two piece ensemble.
This item was created by Ronald Amey for Burke-Amey. -
Dress without jacket
A. Navy blue and white print brocade dress; large round collar with red knit trim; short sleeves; front panel skirt; 3 inch wide navy and red attached belt.
Worn with jacket (Object ID #1976.187.b) to form two piece ensemble.
This item was created by Ronald Amey for Burke-Amey.