Browse Items (1997 total)
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Missoni cocktail dress
Floral print chiffon cocktail dress; floral print is green, black, and dark gray on light gray ground. Layer of black tulle over chiffon, tulle decorated with large black sequins, black beads, white pearls, and clear rhinestones in an asymmetrical cluster at right hip. Scoop neckline in front; deep V-neckline in back, straight silhouette, sleeveless, many layers of black organza rectangular ‘petals’ on each shoulder, line of beading extends from right princess line to the hem in both front and back and around the hip, above knee length, side zipper and buttons closure.
This item is from Fall/Winter 2008-2009. -
Issey Miyake suit
Taupe wool broadcloth suit. A. Jacket; polished tricot brown and black floral vest and trim attached as embellishment on jacket extending to back, shawl collar, slight shoulder pads, long set-in two-piece sleeves, sleeve back is floral tricot, patch pockets on chest with buttoned flap, center front closure of four buttons, buttons are silver tone with similar floral motif in khaki and black, lined in taupe taffeta. B. Pants; contour waistband, center front fly zipper, slash single welt pocket in front, long narrow legs with zipper in back, eight buttons on each leg up the side seam from the hem, unlined.
This item is from Fall/Winter 2006-2007. -
Detail of pocket
Taupe wool broadcloth suit. A. Jacket; polished tricot brown and black floral vest and trim attached as embellishment on jacket extending to back, shawl collar, slight shoulder pads, long set-in two-piece sleeves, sleeve back is floral tricot, patch pockets on chest with buttoned flap, center front closure of four buttons, buttons are silver tone with similar floral motif in khaki and black, lined in taupe taffeta. B. Pants; contour waistband, center front fly zipper, slash single welt pocket in front, long narrow legs with zipper in back, eight buttons on each leg up the side seam from the hem, unlined.
This item is from Fall/Winter 2006-2007. -
Evening gown
A. Gold silk chiffon evening gown; strapless; draped bodice; full skirt; floor length. B. Gold silk chiffon belt; hook and eye closure.
Worn by Lynn Fontanne. This is likely the gown Lynn wore with a mink collar on the November 19, 1951 cover of Life Magazine. Lynn likely also wore this dress when she was presented to Queen Elizabeth II in 1953. Purchased at the auction of Lynn Fontanne's estate using funds from Mount Mary alumnae. -
Coat
Off-white wool twill coat; fabric has vertical rows of floating threads, giving a textured surface; wide roll collar; center front opening with one pewter button at neck; 3/4 length kimono sleeves; large patch pockets; lined in wool flannel; knee length.
Worn by Peg Bradley. -
Hildegarde performing in a Traina-Norell skirt
Photograph of Hildegarde performing while wearing a monkey fur skirt (Object ID #1974.05) from the Traina-Norell design house. The date and location are unknown. The back of the photograph is marked "M. E. Morris, Photographer, 1548-50 N. Sedgwick, Chicago 10, Illinois". -
Evening gown
Mauve satin evening gown; sweetheart V-neckline; cap sleeves; draped sheath skirt with gathers at hip; ankle length. This item was created by Robert Morton for Tiara.
Worn by Julilly House Kohler. -
Detail of inside of left armhole
Mauve satin evening gown; sweetheart V-neckline; cap sleeves; draped sheath skirt with gathers at hip; ankle length. This item was created by Robert Morton for Tiara.
Worn by Julilly House Kohler. -
Purse
Black silk satin envelope clutch purse; multicolored stitching; double chain handles.
Belonged to Lynn Fontanne. Purchased at the auction of Lynn Fontanne's estate using funds from Mount Mary alumnae. -
Mount Mary Alumnae News summer 1964
This brief article in the Mount Mary Alumnae News discusses the 1964 commencement ceremonies and Harper Lee's visit to Mount Mary College.
In May 1964, Mount Mary College awarded an Honorary Degree to Nelle Harper Lee, Pulitzer Prize winning author of To Kill A Mockingbird. In accepting the honor Ms. Lee traveled to Mount Mary and took part in commencement ceremonies, which resulted in a friendship between her and Sister John Francis Schuh, President of Mount Mary. -
Mount Mary Fashion Department classroom
Instructor and students in a Mount Mary Fashion Department classroom. -
Honored Heirlooms program cover
Program from exhibition of wedding gowns from the Mount Mary Fashion Archive -
Hildegarde fundraiser program, September 1982
Cover of program for Hildegarde's performance at Mount Mary in September 1982 to raise funds for the maintenance of campus buildings. -
Announcement for Mount Mary College's Gold Needle Award 1970
The 1970 Gold Needle Award was presented to Bonnie Cashin at Mount Mary College on April 15, 1970. -
Bonnie Cashin: Form Follows Function flyer
A flyer for a show sponsored by the Mount Mary College Fashion Department featuring Bonnie Cashin's designs at Mount Mary College (Milwaukee, Wisconsin) in February 1991. Cashin attended the show in person. The "Historic Costume Collection" was the previous name of Mount Mary's Fashion Archive. -
Pro Urbe Civic Awards Dinner program 1966
This program is from the 1966 Pro Urbe Civic Awards Dinner at Mount Mary College, when Peg Bradley (Mrs. Harry Lynde Bradley) was a recipient of the Pro Urbe Medal.
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Fashion show program 1982: Flights of fantasy
Program from the "Flights of Fantasy" event at Mount Mary University, May 7 and 8, 1982. Charles Kleibacker was the commentator and the event was underwritten by Florence Eiseman, Inc.
The program contains sketches of the students' designs alongside the students' names (given here in alphabetical order): Diana Banks (2 designs), Pamela Calbaum (2 designs), Hi-Ja Lee Choi, Katie Corcoran, Barb Crawford (3 designs), Karen Davidson, Michele DuPont, Debra Eauslin, Cherie Eckmann (3 designs), Rhea L. Graham, Karen Haviland, Melanie Helminski (2 designs), Mary A. Herman, Kathy A. Hillery (2 designs), Julie Kaderabek (2 designs), Ingrid Kozulis, Paula F. Mahan, Debbie McKay, Lisa Nazer, Tina Pozorski, Melissa Puls, Donna Ricco, Gayle Strege, Sara Weber (2 designs).
Donna Ricco's design (Object ID #2013.14.01.ab) is available in the Digital Fashion Archive.
To see the entire program, click on the pdf file beneath the image (FashionShowProgram1982.pdf). -
Fashion show program 1971
Program from the 1971 fashion show, which includes the presentation of the 1971 Gold Needle Award to Charles Kleibacker.
To see the entire program, click on the pdf file beneath the image (FashionShowProgram1971.pdf). -
Fashion show program 1968: Mount Mary student designer fashions 1968
This program includes the names Jackie Asti (possibly Asty), Pat Day, Cindy Gefke, Kathy Himmelspach, and Donna Mayer. -
Fashion show program 1969: The fashion design program of Mount Mary College presents its 1969 collection
To see the entire program, click on the pdf file beneath the image (FashionShowProgram1969.pdf).