Mount Mary University Digital Collections

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  • A. Olive green cotton shift dress; fabric has light vertical stripe on yoke, dress body of darker stripe and black; bateau neckline; high waistline; front and back yoke; sleeveless; maxi length skirt; "Design Research" store label. B. Tie belt in matching fabric.

    Dress is in "Varvunraita" print, created by Vuokko Eskolin-Nurmesniemi in 1958.
  • A. Orange cotton peasant dress; red design between black vertical stripes; jewel neckline; front shaped yoke; button front; gathered skirt; knee length. B. Tie belt in matching fabric.

    Dress is in "Juolukka" pattern designed by Annika Rimala in 1962 and "Kukkaraita" print created by Vuokko Eskolin-Nurmesniemi in 1959.
  • A. Red cotton shift dress; irregular white, royal blue, and brown vertical stripes; button front; parabola pockets; elbow length dolman sleeves; "Design Research" label. B. Tie belt in matching fabric.
  • A. Navy blue and olive green shift dress; large graphic print of 3 concentric circles shaded from light olive green to deep navy blue; standing collar; raglan sleeves, asymmetrical zipper inserted into left front seam; parabola pockets on right side; knee length. B. Tie belt in matching fabric.

    Dress is in "Klaava" print, created by Annika Rimala in 1967.
  • A. Black, taupe, and beige abstract building print cotton shirtwaist dress; convertible collar; snap front with placket; shirtwaist sleeves with snap cuffs; maxi length. B. Tie belt in matching fabric.

    Dress is in "Kumiseva" print, created by Katsuji Wakisaka in 1971.
  • A. Brown and taupe cotton trapeze dress; fabric is brown ground with taupe ovid shapes; convertible collar; button closure with placket; raglan sleeves with cuffs; knee length. B. Tie belt in matching fabric.

    Dress is in "Linssi" print, created by Kaarina Kellomäki in 1966.
  • A. Red cotton shirtwaist dress with purple horizontal stripes; convertible collar; button front with placket; 2 patch pockets over bust; shirtwaist sleeves; knee length. B. Tie belt in matching fabric.
  • A. Beige cotton trapeze dress; light brown scroll design and little orange dots; zipper closure down center front; raglan sleeves; knee length; "Design Research" label. B. Tie belt in matching fabric.

    Dress is in "Tarha" print, created by Annika Rimala in 1963.
  • Red and gray multicolored print panne velvet shirtwaist dress; pattern imitates Persian rug; notched collar; 5 black satin-covered domed button center front closures; 2 patch cargo pockets at waistline; all edges bound with black satin binding; cuffed sleeves; straight, knee length skirt; fully lined.
  • Off-white 4-ply silk crepe day dress; Peter Pan collar; long bishop sleeves with cuffs; center front strip of smocking from collar to hem; waistline seam; center back square covered buttons; gathered skirt; lined with white China silk; knee length.

    This garment is from Spring 1968.
  • A. Black silk broadcloth dress with bamboo print; full center front insert with horizontal tucking; long sleeves with bamboo-look button on cuffs; 5 bamboo-look button closures down center back with loops. B. Leather belt covered with matching fabric; 2 inch wide fabric buckle.
  • White organdy blouse; high neckline; multicolored floral embroidery; bishop sleeves with cuff; satin bow at front yoke; red satin decorative buttons. B. Black velvet skirt; pinafore style; multicolored floral embroidery at bottom; mid-length; attached to blouse with several anchoring threads at waist.

    Likely from Donald Brooks's Fall 1970 collection.
  • Light green linen shift dress; double-breasted; V-neckline; 6 pearl button closures at center front; 1 1/2 inch wide banding; straight sleeves with 2 button cuffs; 2 single welt pockets at hipline; straight skirt with center back kick pleat; unlined.
  • Multicolored floral print challis dress; main print is black ground with white, sage green, and purple small flowers; black tie at neck with white dots; burgundy and lavender floral print lawn sleeves, long and full shape; upside-down U-shaped appliqué edged with mustard yellow seam binding tape at skirt front; long skirt has 2 rows of ruffles; top ruffle edged in black lace, bottom ruffle edged in white lace; no waist definition; no label.
  • A. Blue and gold plaid wool dress; scoop neckline; long kimono sleeves; flared skirt with elastic waist; center panel on bodice of patchwork and quilting. B. Pink print wool belt; matches patchwork on dress.
  • A. Multicolored cotton voile dress in five different prints; dominant colors are pink, white, light blue, and black; bias binding used as design element; peasant style; scoop neckline; natural waistline; raglan sleeves; lace trim; apron-like effect on gathered skirt; mid-calf length. B. Red and black checked cotton voile belt.
  • Black rayon dress with faint cheetah print; V-neckline; armholes have raglan seams reaching into the upper portion of the neckline; thin self-fabric ties hanging down from top of neckline to waist, knotted at ends; embroidery detail along raglan seams, 1.5 inches wide showing an even floral pattern in off-white thread; in the middle of each floral is either a gray or purple detail; 3/4 length sleeves with roll-up cuffs and gold trim down sides; matching gold trim along side seams; patches of various patterned fabrics outlined in gold-yellow trim on right front side; top patch has nature print in light green, purple, and beige on black ground with gold stitching details; middle patch is a golden and black zig-zag print with gold stitching details; bottom patch has polka dot print in white, gold, red, and blue on black ground with black stitching details; pockets on both front sides; label: "Koos van den Akker New York den haag".
  • B. White floral silk screened day dress; pattern is squares with wide range of colored stemmed flowers; rounded neckline in front; sleeveless; twenty and one-half inch long hand-overcast center back concealed zipper; straight silhouette; double inverted pleats on either side from waistline; plain white silk panel down center front and back. C. Narrow green silk belt; backed in leather; leather is brittle and has broken into three pieces; buckle with matching keepers. Exclusively for Bullocks Wilshire. Worn with coat (Object ID #2004.03.48.A) to form three piece ensemble.
  • Dark brown velveteen evening ensemble. A. Halter evening dress; draped surplice bodice; round back; waistline seam forms V-shape at center back; slightly flared skirt; pleated front waist; left side zipper and hook and eye closure. C. Contour belt; covered buckle; 3 holes.

    Worn with bolero (Object ID #2004.17.28.b) to form three piece ensemble.
  • Pale yellow wool double knit ensemble. A. Dress; A-line; mock turtleneck; cut-out halter type sleeveless armholes; fully lined. C. Belt.

    Worn with jacket (Object ID #1987.107.b) to form three piece ensemble.
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