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Two piece evening ensemble
Lavender under burgundy silk chiffon evening ensemble. A. Gown; bias cut; beige spaghetti straps. B. Poncho; bias cut; deep V-neckline in front and back; open at sides. Worn with scarf (Object ID #2002.84.15.C) to from three piece evening ensemble. Worn by Hildegarde. -
Coat
Gray double-breasted coat; large notched collar; princess seaming; single welt pockets at hip; black inverted pleat.
Worn by Florence Eiseman. -
Dress without bolero jacket
Green and white wool gingham ensemble. A. Dress; sleeveless; natural waistline; full skirt with inverted side pleats; bodice embroidered in green leaves and paisley with beaded and rhinestone detailing. Worn with bolero jacket (Object ID #1988.61.b) to form two piece ensemble.
Worn by Florence Eiseman. -
Two piece ensemble
Green and white wool gingham ensemble. A. Dress; sleeveless; natural waistline; full skirt with inverted side pleats; bodice embroidered in green leaves and paisley with beaded and rhinestone detailing. B. Bolero jacket; mandarin collar; 3 button front closure; princess seaming.
Worn by Florence Eiseman. -
Dress
Gray, mustard, and white plaid wool dress; standing collar; raised waistline; long sleeves; inseam pockets; full skirt; knee length; completely worked in bias plaid.
Worn by Florence Eiseman. -
Coat
Multicolored wool sweater coat in shades of purple, pink, and brown; inside is solid pink; jewel collar with thin pink ribbon inside; single snap closure; shoulder pads; shoulder roll for added shape; long sleeves; flared bottom; calf length.
The donor bought the coat from creator Virginia Halaska, Mount Mary College class of 1952. -
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. -
Two piece ensemble
Sliced body suit of black spandex with a low rice skirt of black polyester with a slit in back. -
Two piece ensemble
Hand molded black leather corset paired with black polyester textured pants. -
Two piece ensemble
White tattered polyester poncho with tattered sliced pants. -
Detail of fabric
Detail of fabric of white cotton mini dress with sliced sleeves. -
Detail of petticoat
Detail of black canvas petticoat worn under the black polyester strapless dress (Object ID #PG 2023.01.a). -
Dress
Black polyester strapless dress with black canvas petticoat underneath. -
Scarf
Pink and black silk satin scarf; black and white triangle pattern at center; 30 inches x 30 inches; frayed edges. Made in Paris.
Worn by Peg Bradley. -
Dress
Black wool jersey dress; stand-up collar, shoulder yoke, and cuffs in red, teal, royal blue knit with padding; 3 button front placket; tucks at front and back shoulders and sleeve caps.
Worn by Florence Eiseman. -
Detail of cape lining
White curly lambswool cape; stand-up collar; fully lined with tie-dyed silk satin; skin is detaching from lining; several small tears throughout.
Designed by Cindy Gefke, member of Mount Mary's first Fashion design graduating class in 1969. The coat was purchased by Judy Klemensrud of the New York Times, who gave it to her friend, donor Aileen Ryan.