Mount Mary University Digital Collections

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  • This recording was made at Mount Mary University.

    Description from creator (who wished to remain anonymous): "My story is about my love of living in Wisconsin and how fourth grade helped foster this appreciation of my state."
  • This recording was made at Mount Mary University.

    Description from creator (who wished to remain anonymous): "This story describes the scariest moment of my life with a sleep paralysis incident."
  • Man's white muslin tuxedo shirt; wing collar; 10 tucks on front; French cuffs. A couple of buttons are missing.
  • 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 about my life journey."

    There are two recordings attached to this record, the first in English and the second in Arabic.
  • White lace Chanel style jacket; jewel neckline; hidden snap center front closure with 5 black braid buttons; long straight sleeves with 2 braid buttons at cuffs; 2 mock pockets with flap/button at bust; 2 single welt pockets with flap/button at hip; scalloped lace edging on all edges and pocket flaps.
  • Fuchsia Irish linen day dress; round neckline; short sleeves; neckline and pockets have white button and bound buttonhole details; top-stitched extended bib into open pockets, sewn into side seams; center back invisible zipper closure; unlined; short length.
  • Royal blue suede coat; Peter Pan collar; 7/8 length kimono sleeves; 4 large covered buttons at center front opening; two patch pockets on thighs; lined in black taffeta; knee length. Label missing.

    Based on the time period this was likely designed for Maurice Rentner Limited.

    Worn by the donor, Joan Urdan, who worked in the fashion industry in New York in the 1950s, 1960s, and 1970s.
  • This recording was made by Amanda F. as part of the spring 2024 Introduction to New Media Writing course at Mount Mary University.

    Description from creator: "My story describes the first time in my life that I felt anxiety through the perspective of a childhood memory."
  • Pale gray silk satin and wool jersey hostess gown; roll collar; bodice and long sleeves of heathered wool jersey; rolled back satin cuffs; floor length silk satin skirt gathered at natural waist; center back zipper closure; belt loops at side seams, but belt is missing.

    Worn by Audrey Ross. She was part of the Ross family who owned J. H. Collectibles.
  • Dark red four ply silk crepe evening gown; columnar silhouette; bateau neckline; thin straps; knot bow at back; bias cut in back; two bound buttonholes worked on the grain; floor length. Bill Blass for Maurice Rentner.

    The lower part of the gown has water stains on it.
  • A. Black polyester evening dress; camisole bodice with spaghetti straps; natural waistline; accordion pleated skirt; floor length.

    Worn with blouse (Object ID #1988.157.b) to form two piece ensemble.
  • A. Black polyester evening dress; camisole bodice with spaghetti straps; natural waistline; accordion pleated skirt; floor length. B. Copper and black metallic floral print chiffon evening blouse; blouson; knit neckline, cuffs, and waistband.
  • A. Brown and taupe panné velvet fit and flare evening gown; natural waistline; standing collar; straight sleeves; gathered skirt with satin and velvet band at bottom. B. Brown and taupe panné velvet belt; 4 inches wide.

    Worn by donor, Beatrice Haggerty.
  • Black and ivory plisse evening gown; fit and flare; v-shaped neckline; bishop sleeves, cut on the bias, elastic cuff; natural waistline; center back zipper closure; bodice cut on the bias; gathered skirt; full length; missing belt. Bill Blass for Maurice Rentner.
  • Navy blue jersey and satin evening gown; fit and flare; mock turtleneck; long straight sleeves; jersey bodice; satin stripe skirt overprinted with roses; center back zipper closure; wrap-around skirt; accordion pleated ruffle down left side front opening and on bottom; navy blue satin attached ribbon belt with fabric rose at left side front; full length.
  • Deep purple silk jacquard evening ensemble. A. Blouse; bateau neckline; puffed sleeves with interior heading; uneven hemline, pulled up and pleated at left side hip revealing left leg; lined with China silk. B. Skirt; inverted pleats at center front knee level to floor; full evening length; elastic waist; unlined.
  • This recording was made by McKalynn E. as part of the spring 2024 Introduction to New Media Writing course at Mount Mary University.

    Description from creator: "My experience working at a Christian Camp and how it changed my life!"
  • This recording was made at Mount Mary University.

    Description from creator (who wished to remain anonymous): "This story describes my thoughts when I found a record of my grandparents' marriage certificate online at Ancestry.com."
  • To see the entire program, click on the pdf file beneath the image (FashionShowProgram2023.pdf).

    This program was originally a website. Each webpage has been collected into the single pdf attached here. The list of designers and items (beginning on page 3 of the pdf) is followed by information about each designer and the concepts behind their designs (beginning on page 15 of the pdf). While the list of designers and items is numbered, the information about each designer and their designs is not, but it follows the same order. Not every designer/item has a section with additional information, however. This is followed by information about the "Super Six," the Fashion Show Coordination class (beginning on page 89 of the pdf).
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