Mount Mary University Digital Collections

Browse Items (2698 total)

  • Navy lace party dress; standing collar of gathered navy lace; twisty, zig-zag wire inserted into collar to make it stand; long leg-o-mutton sleeves, gathered ruffle at wrist; plain bodice front; hip yoke; 2 gathered ruffles; 3 closures of small bows at back bodice; center back zipper at skirt; taffeta ribbon belt at center front, lined with navy organza slip; underlined with nylon tulle; knee length.
  • Red wool crepe fit and flare dress; V-shaped neckline; triangular, asymmetric mock wrap front with 5 large matte gold buttons; accordian pleated godet at left side; long straight sleeves with 3 matte gold buttons at cuffs; above the knee length.

    Designer sample.
  • Black embroidered organza dress; machine embroidered daisies with yellow scalloped edges between motifs; fit and flare; jewel neckline; short puffed sleeves; natural waistline; 1.5 inch black double faced satin ribbon with yellow grosgrain inside bow at left side front; bias binding; center back bodice slit with 3 bias cord bows; short gathered skirt.

    Designer sample.
  • 1997.180_detail.jpg

    Black cotton and lurex lace evening coat with large uncupped black sequins; A-line; jewel neckline; 7 large covered snap center front closures; straight sleeves; chrome yellow silk satin lining; full length.

    Designer sample.
  • Black cotton and lurex lace evening coat with large uncupped black sequins; A-line; jewel neckline; 7 large covered snap center front closures; straight sleeves; chrome yellow silk satin lining; full length.

    Designer sample.
  • Black tulle cocktail dress; pouff style; fuchsia satin circular appliques on skirt and sleeves; square neckline; fitted polka dot bodice overlaid with black net and large flocked point d'esprit; 1.5 inch wide black double-faced satin ribbon belt forms bow at center back; large puffed short sleeves; tiered full short skirt.

    Designer sample.
  • Fuchsia pink basketweave silk evening gown; square neckline front and back; long leg-o'-mutton sleeves; contour darts at waist; front bodice skirt is one piece; center back hand-picked zipper closure; bodice back is separate from skirt; ankle length; lined in fuchsia china silk.
  • 1997.194_detail.jpg

    Multicolored lamé fit and flare evening gown; Rousseau-inspired tropical print with gold thread; natural waistline; scoop neckline; lantern sleeves; flare skirt with parabola hemline.

    Designer sample.
  • Multicolored lamé fit and flare evening gown; Rousseau-inspired tropical print with gold thread; natural waistline; scoop neckline; lantern sleeves; flare skirt with parabola hemline.

    Designer sample.
  • Orange silk taffeta ballgown; deep shoulder puff; diagonal shirring forms "V" from bodice to skirt hemline; pouff released along shirring, backed with additional ruffle; drawn up to bustle at center back; ankle length; very complicated patternmaking.
  • 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.

    Worn with bolero jacket (Object ID #1997.186.b) to form two piece evening ensemble.

    Designer sample.
  • 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.
  • 2025.01.21.jpg

    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.
  • 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.
  • 1979.134a_detail.jpg

    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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 1983.238.b_detail.jpg

    A. White cotton sheath dress with gold carnation print; scoop neckline; sleeveless. B. White cotton jacket with gold carnation print; one button at neck; long sleeves; hip length.

    Worn by Lynn Fontanne. Purchased at the auction of Lynn Fontanne's estate using funds from Mount Mary alumnae.
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