Mount Mary University Digital Collections

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  • Yellow sheath dress with scoop neckline and long set-in sleeves. Tiered topstitching at hemline, at mid-calf length. Fish-eye darts at waistline on front and back with back zipper closure. Size 12
  • Yellow sheath dress with scoop neckline and long set-in sleeves. Tiered topstitching at hemline, at mid-calf length. Fish-eye darts at waistline on front and back with back zipper closure. Size 12.
  • Two white leather gloves; metal ring buckle at wrists; overcast trim in tan. Both are right hand gloves.
  • Orange leather gloves; hand-stiched; huge gauntlet-type cuffs; lined in acrylic pile, which turns back on diagonal. A. Right glove. B. Left glove.
  • Tan suede gloves; hand-stitched; open fingers with fringed ends; deeply fringed wrists. Marked "Eldorado". A. Right glove. B. Left glove.
  • White kid leather gloves; hand-whipped; turn-screw closure at wrists. A. Right glove. B. Left glove.
  • Mustard yellow suede gloves; 3.5 inches wide x 11.0 inches long; rough exterior; fringed open fingertips; fringed cuffs; whip-stitched exterior seams; thumb is extension of top and bottom pieces. A. Right glove. B. Left glove.
  • White leather gloves with tan stitching; lined in brown and white circle printed wool jersey; still with tags. A. Right glove. B. Left glove.
  • White leather gloves; 3.5 inches wide x 11.0 inches long; long cuffs with knotted fringe at end; interior stamped: "Edelweiss guaranteed washable". A. Right glove. B. Left glove.
  • Light brown and off-white pony fur gloves; dark brown suede palms.

    Worn by Lynn Fontanne. Donor was the niece of Lynn Fontanne and Alfred Lunt.
  • White kid leather gloves; .25 inch wide decorative stitching around wrist and in a 1/5 inch long vertical line on back of hand.

    Worn by Lynn Fontanne. Donor was the niece of Lynn Fontanne and Alfred Lunt.
  • White kid leather gloves; decorative lacing on either side; pointed hem at wrists.

    Worn by Lynn Fontanne. Donor was the niece of Lynn Fontanne and Alfred Lunt.
  • A. Purple crepe back satin evening gown; Grecian inspired, very deep U-shaped neckline, sleeveless with shoulder pads. A-line skirt, ankle length. Unlined. B. Very long sash of the same fabric. Possibly worn by Lynn Fontanne.
  • Off-white silk charmeuse peignoir gown; bias cut, standing collar, drop shoulder long sleeves with gussets, pointed seaming into shoulder, dips to "v" at center back, high waist forms a point at center front and center back, full evening length flared skirt. All seaming is hand-faggoting, fabric over-printed with subtle brushy floral. Worn with ochre crepe cape (Object ID #1995.369). Worn by Valentina.
  • Black wool flannel empire gown; narrow straps; ankle length straight skirt; hem trimmed in brown mink; small slits near side hems; center back zipper; lined in black taffeta.
  • Silk chiffon Indian inspired paisley print gown; satin ribbon stripe woven in; warm toned; fit and flare silhouette; dropped waistline, follows line of paisley print; high neckline with trailing neck scarf; straight sleeves with zippers at wrists; gathered, full skirt; floor length; lined in nude silk chiffon.
  • Magenta rayon crepe fit and flare gown; Bateau neckline; diagonal flange across bodice front; two-tone combination gives geometric appearance; drop shoulder sleeves, diagonal tucks at elbow; diagonal flange across wrists; normal waist; full length flare skirt with triangular inset.
  • Dark turquoise wool knit gown; suede upper torso; long set-in sleeves; jewel neckline with silver buttons and loops on each shoulder; suede area is lined; wool A-line silhouette to ankle; self-fabric ties at side seams.
  • 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.
  • Pale pink tulle and silk taffeta prom gown; pink tulle pink taffeta; pale pink feathers around bust; rhinestone straps; tulle decorated with embroidered pale pink flowers and rhinestones; fitted torso; flared skirt; covered buttons and loops in back; ankle length.

    Made by the aunt of the donor, Gaetanina Balistreri, for Balistreri to wear to the 1943 Mount Mary College Junior Prom. The gown was originally made strapless, but Mount Mary College required straps, so rhinestone straps were added.
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