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Three piece ensemble
Taupe silk tulle ensemble. A. Dirndl underdress with spaghetti straps, bodice of crepe backed satin with the crepe side showing. Skirt is gathered tulle over taffeta lining, midcalf length. B. Tulle overdress; surplice wrap front with hook and eye closure, long straight sleeves, gathered skirt is mid-calf length. C. Rectangular shaped tulle cape slips over the head with tails hanging down the back. Worn by Valentina. -
Three piece ensemble
Beige georgette ensemble of a dress, jacket, and belt. A. Dress has halter neckline that closes at nape with two hook and clip closures, sleeveless, natural waistline, bodice closes at lower center back with five hook and clip closures. Skirt gathered at waist, floor length with extra panel that wraps over back closure and is secured with six snaps. B. Jacket with high neckline with buttonhole and clip closure at nape, bracelet length modified Angel sleeves that start at elbow. Rest of jacket has no seams and sits like a shawl. Large slit in center front. Back is bare. C. Belt has six hook and eye closures at back, sits at natural waist, brown decorative arrow detail at center front.
Possibly worn by Valentina. -
Threads of Flax and Gold brochure
This brochure provides information about an exhibit, Threads of Flax and Gold, presented by Milwaukee Public Museum and Shop International. The School of Fashion Design at Mount Mary College provided models for the exhibit.
The date range given (1966-1990) is approximate. -
Thierry Mugler skirt suit
Black wool skirt suit. A. Jacket; decorated with an under placket of fuchsia sequins in flame pattern around the neckline and front opening (some sequins missing). Collarless, snap and hook closures, purple sequin separate flower on the left chest, modified princess seams to create a small waist, pockets on hips set into the seams. B. Black wool straight skirt; straight waistband, center back zipper, front and left side hem has flame shape cut-outs of fuschia sequins (some sequins missing), knee length. From Thierry Mugler's Fall/Winter 1989-1990 collection. -
Thierry Mugler red hot ensemble
Dark red and black wool gabardine ensemble. A. Jacket; high standing collar, extended armscye, long black knit wool sleeves, center front closure of many snaps covered by faux buttons, many seams create a nipped waistline and wide hips, flaps for faux pockets on hips, sewn-on belt buckles in front, back is black knit wool with a dark red gabardine swag extending from the shoulders to the waist, black velvet rose in the swag, lined in red acetate taffeta. B. Straight skirt; princess seaming in front, black knit wool center back, knee length, Zipper closure on the side back princess seam, lined in red acetate taffeta. Ensemble is named "Red Hot."
This item is from Fall/Winter 1995-1996. -
Thierry Mugler ensemble
Cream herringbone wool ensemble. A. Jacket; v-neckline, long two-piece set-in sleeves with wool fringe inserted into the outside seam at the cuff, many waist darts creating nipped-in waist, high hip length, single welt pockets, four snaps closure on the princess seam line, built-in fringed shawl is thrown over the left shoulder, large silver tone metal "Sheriff" badge in star shape attached to jacket, lined in white acetate taffeta. B. Skirt; straight waistband, wrap-around style overlaps in front, midcalf length, lined in white acetate taffeta. -
Thierry Mugler dress - front of dress with cardigan
Cashmere striped cardigan sweater in various shades of red; horizontal stripes are red, tomato red, and fuschia; Ostrich feathers are knitted in at the shoulders; center front opening with hook closures; Long sleeves; Thigh length.
Worn with dress (Object ID #2013.04.09.A). -
Thierry Mugler dress - back of dress with cardigan
Cashmere striped cardigan sweater in various shades of red; horizontal stripes are red, tomato red, and fuschia; Ostrich feathers are knitted in at the shoulders; center front opening with hook closures; Long sleeves; Thigh length.
Worn with dress (Object ID #2013.04.09.A). -
Thierry Mugler dress
Cashmere striped dress in various shades of red; horizontal stripes are red, tomato red, and fuschia. Ostrich feathers are knitted in at the hem. Slip shape, sleeveless, deep v-neckline, A-line skirt, knee length.
Worn with matching cardigan (Object ID #2013.04.09.B). -
The Times article: "News in Brief"
This is a clipping from the Mount Mary College (Milwaukee, Wisconsin) school newspaper, The Times. It describes Ronald Amey's visit to the fashion drawing class. -
The Times article: "Inaugural Gown Premiers MMC Costume Collection"
This is a clipping from the Mount Mary College (Milwaukee, Wisconsin) school newspaper, The Times. It describes the donation by Mrs. Dorothy (Warren) Knowles of her inaugural gown, designed by Ronald Amey and worn to her husband's inaugural ball in 1967 after he was re-elected Wisconsin governor, to Mount Mary College. -
The Times article: "Designer Amey Visits MMC; Receives Gold Needle Award"
This is a clipping from the Mount Mary College (Milwaukee, Wisconsin) school newspaper, The Times. It describes Ronald Amey's visit to Mount Mary to receive the Gold Needle Award. -
The Times article: "Current Styles Intrigue Nun"
This is a clipping from the Mount Mary College (Milwaukee, Wisconsin) school newspaper, The Times. It describes Sister Aloyse Hessburg's trip to the Burke-Amey fashion workroom is New York City. -
The struck of a ball
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): "My story describes how I first played a sport and then ended up getting injured in the first game." -
The playbill for Idiot's Delight at Sam S. Shubert Theatre
The Playbill cover for Idiot's Delight with (pictured) Lynn Fontanne and Alfred Lunt. -
The fairest
This recording was made at Mount Mary University.
Description from creator (who wished to remain anonymous): "My story retells the story of the 'the Judgement of Paris' and connects to an inspirational talk about embracing one's own beauty." -
That scary nun
This recording was made at Mount Mary University.
Description from creator (who wished to remain anonymous): "I'm always walking around on campus and notice the statue just standing there, menacingly. If you are another incoming student who thinks they're just being dramatic, trust that you are not alone." -
Tank top without coat
B. Red, white, and navy blue wool knit tank top; diagonal pattern; scoop neckline trimmed in 1.5 inch navy band; sleeveless.
Worn with coat (Object ID #1979.134.a) and slacks (Object ID #1979.134.c) to form three piece ensemble. -
Tam-O'-Shanter
Orange leather tam-o'-shanter with elastic headband. -
Tabard
Child's white cotton piqué tabard; jewel neckline; diagonally placed red rick-rack; red and blue appliquéd birds inside resulting diamond shapes; red ties at sides.