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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." -
Tennis outfit without skirt
A. White cotton piqué tennis bodysuit; fabric in interlocking diamond design; jewel neckline; sleeveless; shorts; zipper closure down back; faux single welt pocket on right front hip; double rows of navy braid trim at neckline, armscyes, shorts hem, and pocket. Likely worn by a young girl based on the short torso.
Worn with skirt (Object ID #2005.01.01.b). -
Tennis outfit
A. White cotton piqué tennis bodysuit; fabric in interlocking diamond design; jewel neckline; sleeveless; shorts; zipper closure down back; faux single welt pocket on right front hip; double rows of navy braid trim at neckline, armscyes, shorts hem, and pocket. Likely worn by a young girl based on the short torso. B. White cotton piqué tennis skirt; straight waistband; open at side seams; double rows of navy braid trim on waistband and around hem and sides of skirt. -
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
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. -
Tam-o'-Shanter
White silk tam; top-stitched and gathered into band; 10.5 inch width; Saks Fifth Avenue label. -
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.Tags 1950s, appliqué, birds, childrenswear, cotton piqué, Florence Eiseman, red, shirt, tabard, white -
Swimsuit
Child's pink and white striped swimsuit; likely a polyester/cotton/lycra blend; scoop neckline; thick straps; appliqué of 2 pink cherries and green leaves at lower right front; low U-shaped back neckline; ruffle along bottom. Matches cover-up (Object ID #2022.04.23.b).
This item is from Spring 1987.Tags 1980s, appliqué, cherries, childrenswear, cotton, Florence Eiseman, Florence Eiseman Inc., lycra, pink, polyester, stripes, swimsuit, swimwear, white -
Swimsuit
Child's blue and white striped cotton/polyester/lycra blend swimsuit; red tulip with white steam appliqué on left side front; white straps; straps criss-cross in back and attach to back of swimsuit with buttons.Tags appliqué, blue, childrenswear, cotton, Florence Eiseman, Florence Eiseman Inc., lycra, polyester, red, swimsuit, tulip, white -
Swimsuit
Child's navy blue nylon Helenca tank swimsuit; white banding at neckline, armholes, and leg holes; white flower appliqué with stem and leaves at center front. -
Sweater and slip
B. Aqua cashmere sweater; funnel neck. C. Aqua wool jersey slip; spaghetti straps; knee length.
Worn with tunic (Object ID #1990.264.A) to form three piece ensemble.
From Bonnie Cashin's personal wardrobe. -
Sweater and skirt without shawl
A. Burgundy knit synthetic blend sweater; cowl neckline; long sleeves; back zipper closure. B. Multicolored striped pleated knit skirt; horizontal strip bands of hot pink, wine red, and burgundy; wrap construction; tie at side front; long.
Worn with shawl (Object ID #1982.166.c) to form three piece ensemble.










