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Florence Eiseman winning Gimbels Fashion Forum Award
This image shows Florence Eiseman wearing an evening gown designed by Pauline Trigère (Object ID #1988.19) when she won the Gimbels Fashion Forum Award in 1971. The award was given annually to "the Wisconsinite who has made the most distinguished contribution to the world of business, community leadership and fashion." -
The playbill for Idiot's Delight at Sam S. Shubert Theatre
The Playbill cover for Idiot's Delight with (pictured) Lynn Fontanne and Alfred Lunt. -
Sweater
Yellow orange cashmere sweater; long pointed collar; long sleeves with cuffs
Designed by Hadley for Abercrombie & Fitch.
Worn by Lynn Fontanne. Purchased at the auction of Lynn Fontanne's estate using funds from Mount Mary alumnae. -
Coat
Black cashmere coat; rounded collar and lapels; double-breasted; princess shaping; six buttons and three bound buttonholes; inset pockets.
Worn by Lynn Fontanne. Donor was the niece of Lynn Fontanne and Alfred Lunt. -
Skirt
Red cotton dirndl style skirt; blue, yellow, and green border print; button and tie closure.
Worn by Lynn Fontanne. Purchased at the auction of Lynn Fontanne's estate using funds from Mount Mary alumnae. -
Ski pants
Royal blue wool ski pants; no waistband; hand-picked zipper closure; underpasses at ankles.
Worn by Lynn Fontanne. Donor was the niece of Lynn Fontanne and Alfred Lunt. -
Three piece ensemble
A. Black brushed silk overdress; 3/4 length sleeves; ivory organza cuffs; empire bodice; open at back with deep V; black satin bow with streamers; uneven hemline; small hole in front skirt. B. Black brushed silk underdress; back is brushed silk, front is taffeta; sleeveless taffeta bodice. C. Ivory organza blouse; worn backwards to fill in "V" of overdress; ruffled neckline and sleeve cuffs; snap and hook and eye closures. Ensemble was worn with cape (Object ID #1983.212).
Worn by Lynn Fontanne. Made by Lynn Fontanne using a Jacques Griffe Vogue pattern, which she reworked to give the overdress a deep V back. The ensemble was originally worn with a white ruffled dickey. Donor was the niece of Lynn Fontanne and Alfred Lunt -
Blouse and underdress without overdress
B. Black brushed silk underdress; back is brushed silk, front is taffeta; sleeveless taffeta bodice. C. Ivory organza blouse; worn backwards to fill in "V" of overdress; ruffled neckline and sleeve cuffs; snap and hook and eye closures.
Worn with overdress (Object ID #1983.193.a) to form three piece ensemble. Ensemble was worn with cape (Object ID #1983.212).
Worn by Lynn Fontanne. Made by Lynn Fontanne using a Jacques Griffe Vogue pattern, which she reworked to give the overdress a deep V back. The ensemble was originally worn with a white ruffled dickey. Donor was the niece of Lynn Fontanne and Alfred Lunt. -
Blouse from back
C. Ivory organza blouse; worn backwards to fill in "V" of overdress; ruffled neckline and sleeve cuffs; snap and hook and eye closures.
Worn with overdress (Object ID #1983.193.a) and underdress (Object ID #1983.193.b) to form three piece ensemble. Ensemble was worn with cape (Object ID #1983.212).
Worn by Lynn Fontanne. Made by Lynn Fontanne using a Jacques Griffe Vogue pattern, which she reworked to give the overdress a deep V back. The ensemble was originally worn with a white ruffled dickey. Donor was the niece of Lynn Fontanne and Alfred Lunt. -
Cape
Black brushed silk cape; stand up collar; 2 button and loop closure; lining ripping. Worn with matching three piece ensemble (Object ID #1983.193.abc).
Worn by Lynn Fontanne. This cape was probably made by Lynn Fontanne. Donor was the niece of Lynn Fontanne and Alfred Lunt. -
Dressing gown
Dark brown wool jersey dressing gown; crescent shapes in metallic thread woven into fabric throughout; pointed collar; long sleeves with 3.35 inch turned-back cuffs; lined at front edges and collar with red wool jersey; very full; floor length.
Worn by Lynn Fontanne. Donor was the niece of Lynn Fontanne and Alfred Lunt. -
Turban
Tan silk chiffon turban draped over structured form; pointed top.
Worn by Lynn Fontanne. Purchased at the auction of Lynn Fontanne's estate using funds from Mount Mary alumnae. -
Slippers
Red brocade slippers; high around the ankle.
Worn by Lynn Fontanne. Donor was the niece of Lynn Fontanne and Alfred Lunt. -
Hat
Beige wool jersey hat; fabric stretched over frame; low crowned sailor type; small brim; black band with black mask pin at center front.
Worn by Lynn Fontanne. Purchased at the auction of Lynn Fontanne's estate using funds from Mount Mary alumnae. -
Straw hat
Golden brown straw hat; slightly indented crown; no lining; brown head-size band; cut-out in back.
Worn by Lynn Fontanne. Purchased at the auction of Lynn Fontanne's estate using funds from Mount Mary alumnae.