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Letter from Aileen Ryan to Sister John Francis Schuh, February 6, 1967
A letter from Aileen Ryan, women's editor at the Milwaukee Journal, to Sister John Francis Schuh, president of Mount Mary College, thanking her for the invitation to the presentation ceremony of Mrs. Knowles' inaugural gown and providing information about gowns Ryan would be adding to Mount Mary's collection. -
Speech by Aileen Ryan accepting the 1965 Pro Urbe Civic Award
This speech was given by Aileen Ryan when accepting the 1965 Pro Urbe Civic Award from Mount Mary College (Milwaukee, Wisconsin).
To see the entire document, click on the pdf file beneath the image (Ryan acceptance speech Pro Urbe 1965.pdf). -
Two piece ensemble
A. White cotton sheath dress with gold carnation print; scoop neckline; sleeveless. B. White cotton jacket with gold carnation print; one button at neck; long sleeves; hip length.
Worn by Lynn Fontanne. Purchased at the auction of Lynn Fontanne's estate using funds from Mount Mary alumnae. -
Dress without jacket
A. White cotton sheath dress with gold carnation print; scoop neckline; sleeveless. Worn with jacket (Object ID #1983.238.b) to form two piece ensemble.
Worn by Lynn Fontanne. Purchased at the auction of Lynn Fontanne's estate using funds from Mount Mary alumnae. -
Detail of button at base of jacket
A. White cotton sheath dress with gold carnation print; scoop neckline; sleeveless. B. White cotton jacket with gold carnation print; one button at neck; long sleeves; hip length.
Worn by Lynn Fontanne. Purchased at the auction of Lynn Fontanne's estate using funds from Mount Mary alumnae. -
Dress
Multicolored double knit dress; pieced sections - red section at right front shoulder, dark green on right, dark purple lower skirt; jewel neckline; sleeveless; straight shift silhouette; center back zipper closure; lined; knee length.
Worn by Peg Bradley. This dress is from Yves Saint Laurent's Pop Collection of 1965-66 and is featured in the Metropolitan Museum of Art's catalog of the exhibition of his work. It is identified as his "Poliakoff" dress, inspired by the paintings of Serge Poliakoff. -
Skirt
Black linen skirt; slightly gathered; wrap-around side panels, no side seams; double welt pockets set vertically in side panels; left side back zipper closure.
Worn by Florence Eiseman. -
Gown
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. -
Two piece ensemble
Beige chino ensemble. A. Halter top; scoop neckline with 1 inch band that flows into straps; 1 inch midriff band. B. Shorts; gathers at waist; waistband; center back zipper closure. Worn with cover-up (Object ID #1979.136.c).
Made by donor, Pam Sandoval, Mount Mary Fashion student Class of 1976. -
Cover-up
Brown and white diamond print sheer cotton cover-up; ties in back; collarless; raglan sleeves; hip length. Worn with halter top (Object ID #1979.136.a) and shorts (Object ID #1979.136.b).
Made by donor, Pam Sandoval, Mount Mary Fashion student Class of 1976. -
Three piece ensemble
A. Red, white, and navy blue wool knit sheath style coat; diagonal pattern; navy trim at center fronts; 2 navy patch pockets; attached self-fabric hood with navy trim; long sleeves with cuffs; no buttons; lined in polyester knit. B. Red, white, and navy blue wool knit tank top; diagonal pattern; scoop neckline trimmed in 1.5 inch navy band; sleeveless. C. Navy blue wool slacks; straight legs; lined in cotton.
Made by donor, Pam Sandoval, Mount Mary Fashion student, Class of 1976. -
Tank top without coat
B. Red, white, and navy blue wool knit tank top; diagonal pattern; scoop neckline trimmed in 1.5 inch navy band; sleeveless.
Worn with coat (Object ID #1979.134.a) and slacks (Object ID #1979.134.c) to form three piece ensemble. -
Dress
Burgundy wool crepe dress; jewel neckline; band collar; long angel sleeves; self-fabric covered button closure up center back; shoulder yoke front and back; 2 floating ties at back of collar; mini length.
Made by donor, Pam Sandoval, Mount Mary Fashion student Class of 1976. -
Illustration
Fashion illustration of five women in various dresses. One is a deep plunge with a cinched waist and pointed heels. One is a strapless dress that is fit close to the body but with flowy fabric, this has a matching scarf and pointed heels. The middle has hat may be some sort of wedding dress as the woman is wearing a veil and may be using a muff or some sort of flower bouquet—this dress is logn sleeved and cinched at the waist with a high-low hemline. The fourth is a fitted long strapless dress with accompanying shawl. The fifth is a sleeveless high neck fitted dress with a high-low fit and flare hemline and matching gloves to the dress top. This is labeled as Illustration #10, Assemblance of the Constellations, but no date. The designers are listed left to right—Charisse Sarvela; Terri del Balso; Jill De Rocher; Iva Braovac; Katy Schwengel. Black and white pen on paper. Measurements: 17 x 14 inches.
This artwork was featured in the 1990 Fashion Show Program, "Zeitgeist, spirit of the times..."". Charisse Sarvela (Class of 1990), Terri Del Balso, Jill De Rocher (Class of 1990), Iva Braovac, and Katy Schwengel were Mount Mary Fashion Design students in the early 1990s. -
Two piece evening ensemble - evening gown
A. Turquoise satin wrap evening gown; deep V-neckline to waist at both front and back; thin strap at base of neck at neck connects front and back; sleeveless; overlap that snaps in front at waist; 3 covered button closure at center back waistline; draped skirt open from waist to hem in both front and back; deep pleats over hips; ankle length. "Beginning Impressions" tag.
Worn with jacket (Object ID #2012.07.03.b) to form two piece evening ensemble.
Created by student designer Cheri Schamburek for 1979 Student Designer Fashion Show 'Creative Energy'. -
Two piece evening ensemble - jacket
A. Turquoise satin wrap evening gown; deep V-neckline to waist at both front and back; thin strap at base of neck at neck connects front and back; sleeveless; overlap that snaps in front at waist; 3 covered button closure at center back waistline; draped skirt open from waist to hem in both front and back; deep pleats over hips; ankle length. "Beginning Impressions" tag. B. Turquoise chiffon and satin striped cocoon style jacket; thin gold stripe fabric; fabric gathered into neck edge and wrist edges; edges bound with turquoise satin; button and loop closures at wrists; not lined; couture techniques throughout.
Created by student designer Cheri Schamburek for 1979 Student Designer Fashion Show 'Creative Energy'. -
Illustration
Fashion illustration of a woman in a dress with very large black fabric around the shoulders arms and hands, and light fabric down the central dress. The artist is listed as Cheryl Schamburek, 1980. On the back is written, “p. 3 Balenciaga dress.” Oil and charcoal on board. Measurements: 12 x 16 inches.
This artwork was featured in the 1978 Fashion Show Program, "Sculptured Softly". The caption was "Gown by Cristobal Balenciaga, Spanish Fashion Designer, 1958". Artist Cheryl Schamburek was a Fashion Design major, Class of 1980. -
Hat
Navy blue straw hat; coolie type; flat crown; heavy straw; 12 inches in diameter.
Worn by Julilly House Kohler. -
Illustration
Fashion illustration of three women in different lingerie. On the left is a two piece blue set, the top a cami and the bottom long bloomers. The middle is a long pink nightgown with long bubble sleeves. The last is a two piece green set with a sheer middle panel on the top and harem pants on the bottom. Labeled as Lingerie. Each of the three designs has a fabric sample connected above the design. 1981, artist name Lori Schlagenhaft. Pastels and pen on board. Measurements: 10 x 14. Form on back indicates that this design was submitted to the International Ladies' Garment Workers' Union (ILGWU) "America's Next Great Designer Awards".
Lori Schlagenhaft was a Fashion Design student at Mount Mary in the early 1980s. It is unknown whether she graduated from the program. -
Illustration
Fashion illustration of woman wearing a long coat, two views. Written on the page is: “coat. Raglan-center seam sleeve. Gusset underarm. Snap at turtle collar. Hidden snaps under fly front. Detail-pocket for sunglasses at side of sleeve. Suit-working pockets. Coats.” A swatch of a dark khaki fabric is included. Artist name is D. Michelle Schlosser and date is 1976-1977. Pen and charcoal on board. Measurements: 10 x 14 inches. Form on back indicates that this design was submitted to the International Ladies' Garment Workers' Union (ILGWU) "America's Next Great Designer Awards".
D. Michelle Schlosser was a Fashion Design major, Class of 1977.