Browse Items (1987 total)
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Honored Heirlooms program cover
Program from exhibition of wedding gowns from the Mount Mary Fashion Archive -
Sister Aloyse Hessburg and Mount Mary College students
Black and white image of Sister Aloyse Hessburg, in habit, and two Mount Mary College students in fashion department classroom. -
Detail of blouse
Gold silk blouse; horizontal rows of decorations of gold and silver embroidery, gold sequins, and gold beads; Wide scoop neckline; short cap sleeves; cropped top ends just below the bust; strands of gold beaded fringe at hem; back gold button closures, large single rhinestone, and loops. -
Coat
Ivory wool A-line coat; collarless with yoke extension forming neck tie; one-piece sleeve with shoulder dart to shape; front yoke cut in one with sleeve; concealed front button closure; two diagonal welt pockets at front hip; fully lined with silk crepe. -
Dress
Black crepe dress; jewel neckline with tie; short sleeves; pleated front inserts from hip to hem at front and back. -
Jumper
Black wool crepe jumper; asymmetric closure; full button front; yoked above bust; grosgrain bow at top of buttons -
Three piece ensemble
Brown jersey ensemble. A. Blouse; collar draped with ties at shoulder; kimono sleeve cut all in one with rest of blouse. B. Skirt; A-line; knee-length. C. Tie belt. -
Dress
Black crepe dress; V-neckline; four gore A-line body; slim, long sleeves with zipper at wrist. Originally worn with a patent leather belt. -
Gown
Silk chiffon Indian inspired paisley print gown; satin ribbon stripe woven in; warm toned; fit and flare silhouette; dropped waistline, follows line of paisley print; high neckline with trailing neck scarf; straight sleeves with zippers at wrists; gathered, full skirt; floor length; lined in nude silk chiffon. -
Dress
Black wool crepe dress; princess silhouette; jewel neckline; double neck ruffles of silk taffeta set into curved front opening; invisible zipper; straight sleeve with zipper at wrist; three-quarter length sleeves; lined in silk. -
Evening gown
Black silk chiffon evening gown; large scale metallic gold floral brocade pattern; A-line; jewel neckline with petal ruffle; bishop sleeves with petal ruffle at wrist; A-line skirt; full evening length; lined with black chiffon. -
Coat
A. Red wool A-line coat; jewel neckline; three flat brass button/bound buttonhole center front closures; straight sleeves; A-line skirt; two inseam pockets in diagonal seaming below waist; knee length; lined with china silk. B. Red wool covered belt; two inches wide; brass buckle through fabric carriers. -
Cocktail dress
Copper colored metallic knit cocktail dress; shift style; cowl neckline, plunging to deep "V" at center back; center back zipper; sleeveless; straight skirt; knee length. -
Dress
A. Black interlock dress; jewel collar; sleeveless; two pleats on each shoulder; unfitted at waist; flaps on front hips; center back picked zipper; knee length. B. White and black patent leather belt; white square buckle. -
Dress
Black plain weave dress; unusual neckline with deep center front slit; bust darts; big shoulder pads; tucks at the sleeve cap; 3/4 length sleeves with two black buttons on the cuff; waistline has V extensions from bodice; four-piece flared skirt; knee length; center back zipper; lined in black china silk. -
Evening gown
Red silk lamé evening gown with gold and silver flecks; straight silhouette; square neckline; elbow-length sleeves; shoulder pads; left side zipper; ankle length; dress has stripe effect through the manipulation of the fabric, stripes appear vertical on bodice and horizontal on skirt. -
Two piece suit
Khaki and orange wool twill suit. A. Jacket; semi-fitted; upper collar is khaki, wool epaulets are orange; epaulets have silver buttons and bound buttonholes; six silver buttons down front with bound buttonholes; set-in long sleeves; 1.5 inch wide self-fabric belt with leather backing; four keepers and squared silver ball and bar buckle; lined in orange china silk. B. Skirt; A-line; straight waistband; softly gathered panels; front panel of khaki; slit open almost to waistband at center front, creating the look of a center pleat; hand-overcast center back zipper; underskirt has khaki wool front and khaki silk taffeta back; knee length.
By Hubert Latimer under Irene's label after her death.