Browse Items (1997 total)
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Dress
Black plain weave linen dress with large blue dot pattern; sheath dress; bateau neckline; 9 black satin-covered disc button closure down left back side; short puffed sleeves; natural waistline; attached 3 inch black satin sash which ties at center back; short straight skirt. -
Dress
A. Black and white cotton dress; princess style; short sleeves with black bias binding; jewel neckline bound in black; asymmetrical mock closure at left shoulder; five covered buttons and bow at closure. B. Black leather belt; 3 inches wide. -
Dress
Pink chiffon dress with clusters of pink sequins; high square neckline edged with parallel rows of sequins; 3/4 length sleeves; straight silhouette; center back zipper closure; knee length; lined in pink crepe; no label. -
Cocktail dress
A. White acrylic faux fur cocktail dress; A-line; jewel neckline with satin bias binding; straight sleeves; natural waistline; princess dress styling; knee length. B. White braided tie belt with rhinestone tassle ends; crushed fur look. -
Dress
Black crepe shift dress; jewel neckline; long one-piece set-in sleeves; no darts; invisible zipper closure at center back; pleated satin swag from under right arm over left shoulder, tails hang over left shoulder back; slit at back hem; knee length. -
Detail of unsnapped swag at shoulder
Black crepe shift dress; jewel neckline; long one-piece set-in sleeves; no darts; invisible zipper closure at center back; pleated satin swag from under right arm over left shoulder, tails hang over left shoulder back; slit at back hem; knee length. -
Detail of dress open to show underdress
Black crepe tunic dress; sleeveless; wraps asymmetrically in front; low round neckline; underdress of black satin; satin bow at left hip. -
Gown
A. Red chiffon gown with black polka dots; gathered scoop neckline; no waist shaping; long sleeves; ankle length; dress is lined, sleeves are sheer; zipper closure in back lining; snaps at back in chiffon; dress is smocked onto binding at neckline. Missing belt. -
Cocktail dress
A. Black silk organza and lace cocktail dress; sweetheart neckline; sleeveless; contour darts at waist; center back zipper closure; lace at bodice center front over shoulders to waist to mid-skirt; organza horizontally tucked to mid-skirt, untucked below lace at mid-skirt; lined in tan ninon; ballerina length. B. Beige silk taffeta slip; spaghetti straps; boned; center back zipper closure; ballerina length. -
Detail of slip skirt
A. Black silk organza and lace cocktail dress; sweetheart neckline; sleeveless; contour darts at waist; center back zipper closure; lace at bodice center front over shoulders to waist to mid-skirt; organza horizontally tucked to mid-skirt, untucked below lace at mid-skirt; lined in tan ninon; ballerina length. B. Beige silk taffeta slip; spaghetti straps; boned; center back zipper closure; ballerina length. -
Blouse and skirt
Beige with black print silk crepe ensemble. A. Blouse; loose-fitting, tucks into skirt; high neckline with binding, tied at center front; 5 inch front neckline opening; bishop sleeves with 1 inch cuffs; shirttail bottom. B. Straight skirt with black print; back zipper closure; gathered onto waistband; unpressed pleats in front; lined; knee length.
Worn with scarf (Object ID #2000.444.c) to form three piece ensemble. -
Detail of scarf
Beige with black print silk crepe ensemble. A. Blouse; loose-fitting, tucks into skirt; high neckline with binding, tied at center front; 5 inch front neckline opening; bishop sleeves with 1 inch cuffs; shirttail bottom. B. Straight skirt with black print; back zipper closure; gathered onto waistband; unpressed pleats in front; lined; knee length. C. Scarf; triangular shape; rolled hem.
See Blouse and skirt (Object ID #2000.444.ab) for 360° view of ensemble. -
Four piece ensemble
A. Royal blue worsted plain weave wool suit jacket; notched collar with high stance; 3/4 length set-in sleeves; front opening; hook and eye closure under bow at waist; two single welt pockets; lined in white twill with royal blue polka dots; waist length. B. Royal blue worsted plain weave wool suit skirt; straight silhouette; straight waistband; two single welt pockets; center back vent. C. White silk twill blouse with royal blue polka dots; jewel neckline; sleeveless; gathered at waist; bow on left waist; buttons down back. Label: Nicole by Margaret Newman. Not original to the suit, but similar to original blouse. D. White silk twill blouse with royal blue polka dots; V-neckline; surplice front closure of hook and eye with snap at waist; kimono cap sleeves; darts at waist and bust; unlined; underarm stains. Original to suit.
Worn by donor, Joan Urdan, as a going-away suit after her wedding.Tags Adele Simpson, blouse, blue, ensemble, jacket, polka dots, royal blue, silk twill, skirt, suit, white, wool, worsted -
Detail of non-original blouse from front
C. White silk twill blouse with royal blue polka dots; jewel neckline; sleeveless; gathered at waist; bow on left waist; buttons down back. Label: Nicole by Margaret Newman. Not original to the suit, but similar to original blouse.
Part of four piece ensemble (Object ID #2007.10.13.abcd). -
Detail of original blouse from front, untucked and closed
D. White silk twill blouse with royal blue polka dots; V-neckline; surplice front closure of hook and eye with snap at waist; kimono cap sleeves; darts at waist and bust; unlined; underarm stains. Original to suit.
Part of four piece ensemble (Object ID #2007.10.13.abcd). -
Detail of original blouse from front, untucked and open
D. White silk twill blouse with royal blue polka dots; V-neckline; surplice front closure of hook and eye with snap at waist; kimono cap sleeves; darts at waist and bust; unlined; underarm stains. Original to suit.
Part of four piece ensemble (Object ID #2007.10.13.abcd). -
Detail of shoulder of dress
Detail to show shoulder of dress.
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Letter from Sister Aloyse Hessburg to Bonnie Cashin, March 5, 1979
A brief letter from Sister Aloyse Hessburg to Bonnie Cashin in which the former discusses her trip with Mount Mary College students to visit the latter's New York studio.