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• Two piece evening ensemble

  A. Off-white silk jacquard organdy evening gown; embroidered with pastel flowers accented with pearls, rhinestones, and appliques; strapless; A-line asymmetrical skirt; floor length; missing several rhinestones. B. Off-white silk jacquard organdy evening bolero jacket; embroidered with pastel flowers accented with pearls, rhinestones, and appliques; dips lower in back; 4 pearl and rhinestone button and loop closures at center front; puffed sleeves.
  
  Designer sample.

  Tags 1980s, 1990s, appliqué, Arnold Scaasi, bolero, embroidery, ensemble, evening gown, flowers, jacket, jacquard, organdy, pearls, pink, rhinestones, Scaasi, silk
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  Illustration

  Fashion illustration of five women in various dresses. One is a deep plunge with a cinched waist and pointed heels. One is a strapless dress that is fit close to the body but with flowy fabric, this has a matching scarf and pointed heels. The middle has hat may be some sort of wedding dress as the woman is wearing a veil and may be using a muff or some sort of flower bouquet—this dress is logn sleeved and cinched at the waist with a high-low hemline. The fourth is a fitted long strapless dress with accompanying shawl. The fifth is a sleeveless high neck fitted dress with a high-low fit and flare hemline and matching gloves to the dress top. This is labeled as Illustration #10, Assemblance of the Constellations, but no date. The designers are listed left to right—Charisse Sarvela; Terri del Balso; Jill De Rocher; Iva Braovac; Katy Schwengel. Black and white pen on paper. Measurements: 17 x 14 inches.
  
  This artwork was featured in the 1990 Fashion Show Program, "Zeitgeist, spirit of the times..."". Charisse Sarvela (Class of 1990), Terri Del Balso, Jill De Rocher (Class of 1990), Iva Braovac, and Katy Schwengel were Mount Mary Fashion Design students in the early 1990s.

  Tags 1990s, Charisse Sarvela, fashion illustration, illustration, Iva Braovac, Jill De Rocher, Katy Schwengel, Mount Mary, student, Terri del Balso

• Dress

  Burgundy wool crepe dress; jewel neckline; band collar; long angel sleeves; self-fabric covered button closure up center back; shoulder yoke front and back; 2 floating ties at back of collar; mini length.
  
  Made by donor, Pam Sandoval, Mount Mary Fashion student Class of 1976.

  Tags 1970s, burgundy, dress, Mount Mary, Pam Sandoval, student, wool crepe
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  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.

  Tags coat, Mount Mary, navy blue, Pam Sandoval, pants, red, student, tank top, white, wool

• Three piece ensemble

  A. Red, white, and navy blue wool knit sheath style coat; diagonal pattern; navy trim at center fronts; 2 navy patch pockets; attached self-fabric hood with navy trim; long sleeves with cuffs; no buttons; lined in polyester knit. B. Red, white, and navy blue wool knit tank top; diagonal pattern; scoop neckline trimmed in 1.5 inch navy band; sleeveless. C. Navy blue wool slacks; straight legs; lined in cotton.
  
  Made by donor, Pam Sandoval, Mount Mary Fashion student, Class of 1976.

  Tags 1970s, coat, ensemble, Mount Mary, navy blue, Pam Sandoval, pants, red, student, tank top, white, wool

• Cover-up

  Brown and white diamond print sheer cotton cover-up; ties in back; collarless; raglan sleeves; hip length. Worn with halter top (Object ID #1979.136.a) and shorts (Object ID #1979.136.b).
  
  Made by donor, Pam Sandoval, Mount Mary Fashion student Class of 1976.

  Tags 1970s, brown, cotton, cover-up, Mount Mary, Pam Sandoval, student, white

• Two piece ensemble

  Beige chino ensemble. A. Halter top; scoop neckline with 1 inch band that flows into straps; 1 inch midriff band. B. Shorts; gathers at waist; waistband; center back zipper closure. Worn with cover-up (Object ID #1979.136.c).
  
  Made by donor, Pam Sandoval, Mount Mary Fashion student Class of 1976.

  Tags 1970s, beige, chino, ensemble, halter top, Mount Mary, Pam Sandoval, shorts, student

• Gown

  Magenta wool crepe cocktail gown; bateau neckline at front; 45 covered buttons with loops running diagonally from right front shoulder to hip line; sleeveless; back has asymmetrical neckline and back detail; ankle length; white stains near hem.
  
  Made by donor, Pam Sandoval, Mount Mary Fashion student Class of 1976.

  Tags 1970s, gown, magenta, Mount Mary, Pam Sandoval, student, wool crepe

• Reverse (pink) side of coat

  Black silk satin theatre coat; reversible to hot pink silk satin; pockets on both sides; stand-up band with one attached fringed tie in pink and black, passes through opening in band; drop shoulder; 7/8 length sleeves; silk twist braiding down front, around hemline, and sleeves; braiding holds two layers together 1 inch from edge; 7/8 length; slit on each side; weighted. Label: "Christian Dior, Paris, Couture, Autome-Hiver, 1960".
  
  From Yves Saint Laurent for Christian Dior Fall/Winter 1960 collection.

  Tags 1960s, black, Christian Dior, coat, Dior, opera coat, pink, satin, silk, Yves Saint Laurent
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  Toque

  Black velvet toque; no brim; top of hat is square; 2.75 inch wide grosgrain ribbon with large wool pom-pom in front; lined in black taffeta; two combs inside to secure.

  Tags 1970s, 1980s, black, hat, pom-pom, toque, velvet, YSL, Yves Saint Laurent
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  Beret

  White straw braid beret; top decorated with streamers of straw braid with silk flowers on end; flowers are 2 red poppies, 2 blue carnations; 2 white daisies, 2 yellow flowers, and 2 pussy willows; unlined; turquoise grosgrain ribbon headsize band.

  Tags 1970s, 1980s, beret, blue, floral, flowers, hat, red, silk, straw, white, yellow, YSL, Yves Saint Laurent
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  Fedora

  Gray wool felt fedora; 3 inch grosgrain hatband decorated with crisscrossing narrow ribbon in shades of gray; flat loop at right side; 2 inch brim, turned up at center back.

  Tags 1980s, fedora, felt, gray, hat, ribbon, wool, YSL, Yves Saint Laurent

• Shoes

  Brown snakeskin pumps; spectator style; 2.5 inch stacked heels.

  Tags 1990s, 2000s, brown, pumps, reptile, shoes, snakeskin, YSL, Yves Saint Laurent

• Pumps

  Brown satin pumps; gold strap around ankle that ties; rounded toes; 4 inch gold Louis heels with tan continuous sole; orange sock lining.

  Tags 1990s, 2000s, brown, gold, pumps, satin, shoes, YSL, Yves Saint Laurent

• Pumps

  Black patent leather slingback pumps; beige trim; 4 inch heels.

  Tags 1970s, 1980s, beige, black, patent leather, pumps, shoes, YSL, Yves Saint Laurent

• Skirt

  Gray heathered wool flannel skirt; wide waistband with rows of stitching; gathered; two pockets edged in black; button closure down center back; lined; mid-calf length. Label: "Yves Saint Laurent Variation".
  
  Worn by donor, Janet Falk.

  Tags 1970s, 1980s, flannel, gray, skirt, Variation, wool, YSL, Yves Saint Laurent

• Skirt

  Purple and brown plaid wool twill skirt; thin green stripes run through plaid; straight waistband; gathered skirt; buttons down front; unlined; mid-calf length. Label: "Yves Saint Laurent Variation".
  
  Worn by donor, Janet Falk.

  Tags 1970s, 1980s, brown, buttons, green, plaid, purple, skirt, twill, Variation, wool, YSL, Yves Saint Laurent

• Skirt

  Copenhagen blue brushed wool twill skirt; straight waistband; buttons down left front princess line; gathered skirt; mid-calf length. Label: "Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche".
  
  Worn by donor, Janet Falk.

  Tags 1970s, 1980s, blue, buttons, Copenhagen blue, Rive Gauche, skirt, twill, wool, YSL, Yves Saint Laurent

• Skirt

  Black wool A-line skirt; six inches of smocking at waist; two front pockets beginning below smocking, lined in black satin; skirt is unlined; ballerina length. Label: "Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche".

  Tags 1980s, 1990s, black, Rive Gauche, skirt, smocking, wool, YSL, Yves Saint Laurent
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  Detail of intricate closure at back of dress

  Kelly green silk chiffon evening gown; sleeveless; matching silk overdress closes with 2 snaps at center of V-neckline; waistline rises to apex at center front; floor length; couture.

  Tags chiffon, couture, evening gown, green, Kelly green, silk, YSL, Yves Saint Laurent