Mount Mary University Digital Collections

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  • Black wool crepe ensemble. A. Fit and flare dress; natural waistline; bateau neckline; sleeveless; princess seaming; gathered skirt; full length. C. Black satin-covered belt; 2.5 inches wide. Worn with jacket (Object ID #1997.424.b) to form three piece ensemble. This item was created by Gustave Tassell for Norman Norell fashion house.
  • A. Black and white windowpane check wool shirtwaist dress; notched collar; straight sleeves with 3 button closures; natural waistline; inverted pleat at skirt front; knee length. C. Black leather belt; silver ring closure.

    Worn with jacket (Object ID #1989.43.b) to form three piece ensemble.
  • Child's white polyester ensemble; fabric looks like linen. A. Coat; Peter Pan collar piped in navy; four navy button front closure; navy braid with white flowers applied at cuffs; fully lined. B. Dress; sleeveless; navy blue braid with white flowers at dropped yoke; inverted front pleats; center back zipper closure with ties; fully lined
  • A. White lace gown; bateau neckline; bound oval cut-out at center front; sleeveless; V-shaped hip yoke; gored skirt; attached belt with rhinestone buckle fastens at back. B. White lace jacket; cape-like; edged with mink fur; rhinestone buttons with loops at center front. It is unclear how this jacket is meant to be worn.

    Worn by Charlotte Schroeder Kohler. A photo of her wearing it can be found at the link below.
  • A. Ivory silk shantung cocktail dress; cut velvet "cloverleaf" pattern; A-line; jewel neckline; straight sleeves with 2 button closure; deep double inverted pleats at right side front only; above the knee length. C. Self-fabric sash.

    Note: this image shows only two pieces of a three piece ensemble, the dress (Object ID #1989.45.a) and the sash (Object ID #1989.45.c). The vest (Object ID #1989.45.b) is part of "Dress and vest" linked below.
  • A. Black silk shantung dress; wrap front; sleeveless; flared skirt. B. Black and white print silk scarf.

    Made by Mount Mary Fashion student Christee Wartman in 1970.
  • A. Off-white wool double knit sheath dress; crew neckline; 4.5 inch center front seam below neckline; double-stitched center front princess panel with horizontal seam at bust; center back zipper closure; long set-in sleeves. B. Self-fabric scarf.

    Worn by Peg Bradley.
  • A. Ivory silk shantung cocktail dress; cut velvet "cloverleaf" pattern; A-line; jewel neckline; straight sleeves with 2 button closure; deep double inverted pleats at right side front only; above the knee length. B. Ivory silk shantung vest; cut velvet "cloverleaf" pattern; bolero length; heavily beaded border.

    Note: this image shows only two pieces of a three piece ensemble, the dress (Object ID #1989.45.a) and the vest (Object ID #1989.45.b). The sash (Object ID #1989.45.c) is part of "Dress and sash" linked below.
  • Image of a young woman standing on a platform modeling a dress that is being fitted or trimmed. Taken in a Mount Mary College classroom circa 1932-1939.
  • A. Black silk satin dress; pink roses with purple leaves in warp print; funnel neckline buttoning on left shoulder; long, narrow kimono sleeves; close-fitting bodice with bust darts; very full skirt gathered to natural waist; skirt lined in black satin. B. Black leather belt; curved; silk satin covered square buckle.

    This dress can also be worn with a silk satin belt (Object ID #2002.84.27.c).
  • White plain weave ensemble with large-scale floral print; print is bright, child-like flowers in red, green, and blue. A. Dress; jewel neckline; sleeveless; covered button closures down center front; ankle length. B. Shawl; triangle shape; self-fabric ball fringe; lined in white chiffon.
  • A. Light red cotton peasant dress; darker red, grid-type overprint; high waistline; band collar; button front; 3/4 length kimono sleeves; knee length skirt.

    Worn with belt (Object ID #1993.33.b).
  • A. Purple cotton shirtwaist dress; vertical black stripe print on bodice, horizontal black stripes on skirt; natural waistline; jewel neckline; button front; straight skirt; knee length; "Design Research" store label.

    Worn with belt (Object ID #1993.34.b).

    This print was likely designed by Annika Rimala in 1975, but this needs to be confirmed.
  • 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.

    Worn with belt (Object ID #1993.45.b).

    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.

    Worn with belt (Object ID #1993.52.b).

    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.

    Worn with belt (Object ID #1993.54.b).
  • 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.

    Worn with belt (Object ID #1993.42.b).

    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.

    Worn with belt (Object ID #1993.44.b).

    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.

    Worn with belt (Object ID #1993.48.b).

    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.

    Worn with belt (Object ID #1993.38.b).
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