Mount Mary University Digital Collections

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  • A letter from Mary M. of Pekin, Illinois, to Sister Aloyse Hessburg of Mount Mary College (Milwaukee, Wisconsin). Mary says she'd read the Lynda Johnson wedding story (for which Sister Aloyse designed the mother-of-the-groom dress for Mrs. Frances Howard Robb) in the newspaper, is interested in fashion design, and would like to learn more, and asks for information about Mount Mary.
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  • A letter from someone whose initials appear to be E.Y. to Sister Aloyse Hessburg of Mount Mary College (Milwaukee, Wisconsin). The writer discusses the mother-of-the-groom dress that Sister Aloyse designed and created for Mrs. Frances Howard Robb for her son Charles Robb's wedding to Lynda Bird Johnson, daughter of President Lyndon B. Johnson, at the White House on December 9, 1967. While the dress was "lovely," the writer took issue with the length, saying "but how can anyone in a right-thinking mind sanction the length of it - for a mature woman. This is one of the reasons why the Catholic Religion and the World is going to "POT." But despite their strong opinion, the writer signs off, "Very respectfully yours."

    While the letter is dated December 8, 1967, and refers to the December 8 edition of the Milwaukee Journal, the wedding occurred December 9.
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  • A letter from an unknown writer ("A Lynda Bird fan"), likely written in mid- to late December 1967, to Sister Aloyse Hessburg of Mount Mary College (Milwaukee, Wisconsin). The writer discusses the mother-of-the-groom dress that Sister Aloyse designed and created for Mrs. Frances Howard Robb for her son Charles Robb's wedding to Lynda Bird Johnson, daughter of President Lyndon B. Johnson, at the White House on December 9, 1967. While the dress was "just beautiful and very appropriate for the occasion," the writer took issue with the length, saying "I thought the dress was just a trifle too short."
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  • A letter from Eleanor M. F., likely written in mid- to late December 1967, to Sister Aloyse Hessburg of Mount Mary College (Milwaukee, Wisconsin). The writer discusses the mother-of-the-groom dress that Sister Aloyse designed and created for Mrs. Frances Howard Robb for her son Charles Robb's wedding to Lynda Bird Johnson, daughter of President Lyndon B. Johnson, at the White House on December 9, 1967. The writer has included "an extra copy" (of a newspaper, presumably) "to send to relatives to show how you are making history." She disapproves of back zippers - because "One almost always needs a helper to close them" - but offers congratulations and says "The dress was very lovely."
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  • A letter from R.A. of Saks 5th Ave. to Sister Aloyse Hessburg of Mount Mary College (Milwaukee, Wisconsin). The writer discusses the mother-of-the-groom dress that Sister Aloyse designed and created for Mrs. Frances Howard Robb for her son Charles Robb's wedding to Lynda Bird Johnson, daughter of President Lyndon B. Johnson, at the White House on December 9, 1967. The writer was "very happy to see" Sister Aloyse credited with having designed the dress.
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  • Black and white silk illusion evening gown; camisole bodice; V-shaped silver beaded and sequined panel drops from bodice; tiered skirt edged with sequins; white underdress.

    Worn by a member of the Kohler family.
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  • A. Purple silk chiffon dress; scoop neckline in front and L-shaped neckline in back; sleeveless; dropped waistline; bias cut skirt; ankle length. B. Purple silk crepe slip; scoop neckline in front and L-shaped neckline in back, customized to match dress.

    Worn by a member of the Kohler or House families.
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  • B. Purple silk crepe slip; scoop neckline in front and L-shaped neckline in back, customized to match dress.

    Worn with dress (Object ID #1986.122.a).

    Worn by a member of the Kohler or House families.
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  • 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.
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  • 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.

    Worn with jacket (Object ID #1986.130.b).

    Worn by Charlotte Schroeder Kohler. A photo of her wearing it can be found at the link below.
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  • A. Blue, purple, and pink floral print silk chiffon evening gown; bow tie neckline; short loose kimono sleeves; fitted waist; A-line skirt; long; center front placket on bodice with covered buttons. B. Blue, purple, and pink floral print silk chiffon evening jacket; tuxedo front with black binding; 3/4 length puffed sleeves; hip length; lined in black taffeta.

    Worn by Julilly House Kohler.
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  • A. Blue, purple, and pink floral print silk chiffon evening gown; bow tie neckline; short loose kimono sleeves; fitted waist; A-line skirt; long; center front placket on bodice with covered buttons.

    Worn with jacket (Object ID #1986.152.b) to form two piece ensemble.

    Worn by Julilly House Kohler.
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  • Ivory filet net blouse; high neckline with wires inside; 3/4 length sleeves; Battenburg lace and couched cord trim; center back hook and eye closure; small ruffles at sleeve ends; muslin tabs attached at waist to keep blouse tucked under a skirt; label inside: Benoit, Milwaukee.

    Worn by a member of the Kohler family.
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  • A. Beige silk underdress; sleeveless; black plush bottom. B. Gold lamé overdress with black plush hem; V-neckline; long sleeves. C. Gold lamé belt. (Belt is not visible.) D. Black plush coat; raglan sleeves; frog closure at center front; alterations noticed; label inside: Mikula, Milwaukee.

    Worn by a member of the Kohler family.
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  • A. Beige silk underdress; sleeveless; black plush bottom. B. Gold lamé overdress with black plush hem; V-neckline; long sleeves. C. Gold lamé belt.

    Worn with coat (Object ID #1986.434.d) to form four piece ensemble.

    Worn by a member of the Kohler family.
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  • Ivory satin wedding gown; bias cut; empire waistline; long dolman sleeves, fitted at wrists; train; large Maltese silk lace collar made from family heirloom lace.

    Worn by Julilly House Kohler at her wedding to John Michael Kohler III in Evansville, Indiana on January 7, 1933.
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  • Ivory satin wedding gown; bias cut; empire waistline; long dolman sleeves, fitted at wrists; train; large Maltese silk lace collar made from family heirloom lace.

    Worn by Julilly House Kohler at her wedding to John Michael Kohler III in Evansville, Indiana on January 7, 1933.
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  • Julilly House Kohler wearing her wedding gown. She married John Michael Kohler III in Evansville, Indiana on January 7, 1933.
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  • Photograph of Julilly House Kohler from the 1950s.
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  • Photograph of Julilly House Kohler at a book-signing event, with stacks of her books (including The Boy Who Stole The Elephant and Harmony Ahead) around and a poster with event details nearby. Both visible titles were published in 1952, so this is likely from 1952 or 1953.
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