Browse Items (1987 total)
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Evening Gown
Black wool jersey evening gown; various size brass domes applied to hem and sleeve wrists; jewel collar; dirndl styling; long sleeves; floor length. Worn by Hildegarde. This item was created by Hubert de Givenchy for Nouvelle Boutique. -
Dress
Black and white wool dress; black wool body with white silk insets at collar and cuffs; white notched collar sewn under black V-neckline; "V" is heavily embellished with gold beading, chain, and rhinestones; back shoulder darts; waistline seam falls at natural waist; center back zipper closure; black belt at waist with hook closures in back, attached to gold V at buckle; belt buckle is heavily embellished with gold beading, chain, and clear rinestones as well as tiny pearls; set-in sleeves ending 3.5 inches above wrists, heavily embellished with gold beading, chain, and rinestones; 3.5 inch white silk cuffs that open to outside are attached to black portion of sleeves from the inside; gathered skirt has inseam pockets on both side seams at hips; fully lined.
Worn by Peg Bradley. -
Jacqueline de Ribes evening gown
One shoulder purple velvet and taffeta gown; shoulder strap on left, built-in corset of black mesh, taffeta over-drape covering the bust and creating a large skirt to the right side, taffeta drape lined in clear polyester mesh to stiffen, left side zipper, bow on shoulder and on right side of skirt at the hip, ankle length. Line across the skirt where it probably draped across a hanger. -
Evening gown
Black chiffon evening gown; sweetheart neckline; lace bodice with pink underneath; padded puff sleeves; padded bustline; full skirt; side zipper closure; stiff along hemline; crepe underskirt is weighted. Purchased 2/29/1940. Worn by Hildegarde. This gown was custom-made for Hildegarde at Bergdorf-Goodman -
Straw hat
Navy blue straw hat; white pleated ribbon; 3 inch tall crown; 3 inch wide brim; white under brim.
Worn by Lynn Fontanne. Purchased at the auction of Lynn Fontanne's estate using funds from Mount Mary alumnae. -
Ebony Fashion Fair program
The underlined name, Ruth McDuffie, is the name of a Black female designer who graduated from Mount Mary College in 1975 with a degree in Fashion Design. -
Dress
Child's green plain weave cotton canvas dress; white cotton piqué roll collar; A-line skirt; long green sleeves with white cotton piqué cuffs; center back zipper closure; knee length; front decorated with white cotton ric-rac and appliqués of red heart-shaped flowers with white leaves; green ties sewn into waist at side seams. -
Dress
Child's blue and white horizontal striped wool pullover dress; white rib crew neck; short sleeves with white rib cuffs; A-line short skirt; blue ties sewn into side seam; red polka dot "etc." appliqué on chest; unlined. -
Dress
Child's green wool jersey dress; white roll collar; white bib in front with appliqués of 3 red apples with 2 leaves; long one-piece sleeves with white cuffs; apples appliquéd to cuffs; A-line short skirt; center back zipper closure; two-piece half belt in back with one white button; unlined. -
Dress
Red cotton poplin dress; jewel neckline; sleeveless; dropped waist; short gathered skirt; center back zipper closure; white tulip appliqué on front with green stem and two leaves; left side of dress is white from princess line; unlined. -
Dress
Child's navy blue cotton poplin dress; dirndl style; white cotton twill Peter Pan collar; fitted bodice; gathered skirt; short puffed sleeves; center back zipper closure; green cotton ties sewn into side seams at waist; front bodice decorated with two 1-inch wide horizontal white eyelet strips; green cotton strips run through eyelet; two strips of green cotton hang at left front waist, each has red heart at end. -
Dress
Child's green cotton/polyester blend dress; white cotton broadcloth roll collar; rib knit bodice and long sleeves; double knit A-line skirt; appliqué of 3 flags in red, yellow, and navy blue on white flagpole at skirt front; green fabric waist tie; center back zipper closure; knee length. -
Dress
Child's blue and white striped wool knit dress; scoop neckline; sleeveless; horizontal stripes on shoulder yoke, vertical stripes on skirt; skirt gathered into yoke; 4-petal flower appliqué on right hip, flower has white center and two green leaves; two blue ties at back waist; unlined. -
Dress
Child's pale pink organza formal dress; embroidered all over with rose buds in yellow, pale blue, and pink with green stem and leaves; jewel neckline; short puffed sleeves; fitted bodice; strip of organza around waist; skirt gathered into bodice; center back zipper closure. -
Dress
Child's white polyester sparkle organza dress; jewel neckline; fitted bodice with 3 vertical tucks; 3 satin bows at front waist; short puffed sleeves; full skirt gathered into waistline seam; growth tuck at bottom of skirt; ties in back at waist. -
Dress
Child's green cotton/polyester blend dress; A-line; white rib crew neck collar; long one-piece sleeves with white rib cuffs; no fitting darts or seams; stripes near hem: 2 white, 1 red, 1 navy blue, and 1 green; appliqué of tree outlined in red. -
Dress
Green cotton/polyester blend dress; white rib turtleneck collar; long one-piece sleeves with white rib cuffs; A-line skirt to knee; appliqué of red mushroom with 3 white dots and 3 leaves, forms pocket on right front side; self-fabric ties in back at waist; unlined. -
Two piece ensemble
Child's red corduroy ensemble. A. Vest; V-neckline; front opening with no closures; sleeveless; faux flap pockets; lined in red cotton. B. Skirt; straight waistband; zipper front with gold snap closure; gathers at back with elastic waistband; mid-calf length; unlined. -
Jumper
Child's red and navy blue plaid wool jumper; V-neckline; sleeveless; rib trim; A-line skirt; back belt.