Mount Mary University Digital Collections

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  • 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. 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.
  • 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. 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. 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. 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.
  • 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. 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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".
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
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