Mount Mary University Digital Collections

Browse Items (2698 total)

  • 2004.03.40_detailA.jpg

    Kelly green silk chiffon evening gown; sleeveless; matching silk overdress closes with 2 snaps at center of V-neckline; waistline rises to apex at center front; floor length; couture.
  • 2002.84.27.ab_detail.jpg

    A. Black silk satin dress; pink roses with purple leaves in warp print; funnel neckline buttoning on left shoulder; long, narrow kimono sleeves; close-fitting bodice with bust darts; very full skirt gathered to natural waist; skirt lined in black satin. B. Black leather belt; curved; silk satin covered square buckle.

    This dress can also be worn with a silk satin belt (Object ID #2002.84.27.c).
  • Textiles classroom 1936.jpg

    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. Black chenille dress; chemise style; round neckline; long sleeves; black silk underdress with beige organza under neckline.

    Worn with either of two black chenille stoles, stole B (Object ID #1985.263.b) or stole C (Object ID #1985.263.c).

    Worn by Mona von Bismarck.
  • 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 silk shantung day dress; mandarin collar; shoulder pads; buttons down center front; finished inseams; small pocket on left top; full length sleeves with small gathers into small cuffs; small gathers to show waistline. Label: "Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche".
  • Black silk shantung afternoon dress; chemise style; modest V-neckline in front and back; side pockets in side seams with top-stitching; 7/8 length set-in sleeves with cuffs and double buttons, gathered at cuffs; short length. Label: "Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche".
  • Black crepe chemise style dress; standing collar; horizontal rows of wool fringe on skirt from hips to hem; asymmetrical closure of 6 black and gold buttons, missing top button; dropped waistline; 2-piece straight sleeves with vents; 2 buttons on vents; missing cuffs.
  • Orange silk shantung chemise dress; V-neckline, band around neck and down "V"; large mock flap pockets; quarter belts at back side; long shirtwaist sleeves; fitted placket, orange button on placket and cuffs.
  • Red wool crepe fit and flare dress; V-shaped neckline; triangular, asymmetric mock wrap front with 5 large matte gold buttons; accordian pleated godet at left side; long straight sleeves with 3 matte gold buttons at cuffs; above the knee length.

    Designer sample.
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