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Evening gown
A. Mauve silk charmeuse evening gown; trimmed in burgundy silk velvet at neckline and armscyes; plunging neckline at front and back; sleeveless; bias cut; mermaid silhouette; unlined; ankle length. B. Burgundy velvet belt; lined with mauve silk charmeuse; ties at side.
According to Sister Aloyse Hessburg, this gown is a copy of the bronze gown by Chauvel (2012.01.51.AB). This gown is attributed to "Cafe de Paris in London by Ilene Adair." -
Koos van den Akker coat
A. Bright yellow-orange mohair coat; asymmetrical roll collar, trapeze silhouette, two large plastic buttons on each shoulder, long set-in sleeves, midcalf length, unlined. B. Matching mohair capelet; decorated with appliqués in blue, purple, and green mohair and blue printed cotton. Edged in yellow leather, buttons on the right shoulder over the coat.
This item is from Spring/Summer 1980. -
Koos van den Akker coat without cape
Detail of 2013.04.14.A without cape. Focused on collar/neck area.
A. Bright yellow-orange mohair coat; asymmetrical roll collar, trapeze silhouette, two large plastic buttons on each shoulder, long set-in sleeves, midcalf length, unlined. Worn with matching mohair capelet (Object ID #2013.04.14.B).
This item is from Spring/Summer 1980. -
Picture hat
Brown organza picture hat; constructed of strips of organza sewn together; rounded crown; hat band of organza strips; large brown silk flower at back. Likely designed by Gabriel Amar under the Frank Olive label. -
Coat
Cream textured wool peacoat; navy blue convertible collar; darts at waist and shoulders; double-breasted front with double welt button holes and gold circular buttons; double breast panel faced with navy blue wool; angled single welt pockets at hips with 1 inch wide welts; two-piece set-in sleeves; knee length; lined in navy blue silk tissue tafetta.
Worn by Peg Bradley. -
Two piece ensemble
Dark gray heathered herringbone wool suit. A. Jacket; roll collar; front and back princess seams; 3/4 length two-piece set-in sleeves; three circular button closures at center front; fully lined. Dark gray heathered herringbone wool suit jacket; roll collar; front and back princess seams; 3/4 length two-piece set-in sleeves; three circular button closures at center front; fully lined. B. Skirt; natural waistline; princess seams; zipper closure at back left princess seam; single welt pockets at hips, button detail on each welt; fully lined; knee length.
Worn by Peg Bradley. -
Coat
Navy blue wool peacoat; notched collar; double-breasted; 2 vertical single welt pockets at each front princess seam; 8 circular gold buttons down front; double welt button holes; 3/4 length set-in sleeves with 2 buttons on outer sleeve.
Worn by Peg Bradley. -
Two piece ensemble
A. Brown basketweave wool suit jacket; fitted; flip tie collar; two button closure; long sleeves; flap pockets at hip. B. Brown basketweave wool suit skirt; dirndl type; large inverted pleat at center front, overlaps pockets beneath.
Worn by Lynn Fontanne. The donor was Lynn Fontanne's niece. -
Coat
Black cashmere coat; rounded collar and lapels; double-breasted; princess shaping; six buttons and three bound buttonholes; inset pockets.
Worn by Lynn Fontanne. Donor was the niece of Lynn Fontanne and Alfred Lunt. -
Turban
Gray silk chiffon turban; draped with 3 foot long streamers.
Worn by Lynn Fontanne. Purchased at the auction of Lynn Fontanne's estate using funds from Mount Mary alumnae. -
Two piece evening ensemble
Magenta rayon matte jersey evening ensemble. A. Gown; low neckline and back; spaghetti straps; two layers of shorter jersey on the right side with undulating hemline; asymmetric cut. B. Cloak; high neckline; open-style 3/4 length sleeves that widen, then are tacked up; shorter in front to waistline; cascades down to hemline; slight train. Worn by Hildegarde. -
Evening gown
Magenta rayon matte jersey evening gown; low neckline and back; spaghetti straps; two layers of shorter jersey on the right side with undulating hemline; asymmetric cut. Worn with evening coat (Object ID #2002.84.16.B) to form two piece evening ensemble. Worn by Hildegarde. -
Geoffrey Beene evening gown
Black cotton jersey evening gown; high jewel neckline, long sleeves, one fastener at top of back, back tapers open and bare down to hips, beige triangular chiffon inserts over the back hips, ankle length.
This item is from Fall/Winter 1989-1990. -
Scarf
Blue polyester faille scarf; 13 inches x 58 inches; color gradually fades from dark blue to light blue. Black stamped logo in corner "Geoffey Beene".
Worn by Peg Bradley.
Scarf is too long to fit in one image. -
Two piece ensemble
Navy blue and white horizontal striped jersey ensemble. A. Dress; jewel neckline; short set-in sleeves; straight, unfitted cut; knee length; lined in white muslin; center back zipper. B. Shawl; 14 inches wide and 70 inches long.
Worn by Peg Bradley. -
Dress without shawl
Navy blue and white horizontal striped jersey ensemble. A. Dress; jewel neckline; short set-in sleeves; straight, unfitted cut; knee length; lined in white muslin; center back zipper.
Worn with shawl (Object ID #2008.09.01.b) to form two piece ensemble.
Worn by Peg Bradley. -
Two piece ensemble
Light steel blue double knit ensemble. A. Dress; jewel collar; plain short sleeves; raglan-style yoke at front and back of bodice; insets below each sleeve, extending through waist seam and into straight, fitted skirt; mandarin-style closure at left front yoke seam with four carved wooden buttons, self-fabric loops, and snap at neck; zipper closure in left front inset seam; side seam pockets; fully lined; knee length. B. Cape; funnel collar; mandarin-style closure at left front with four carved wooden buttons; front and back have matching center insets, front is open along these seams below chest level; fully lined; just past elbow length.
Made by Mount Mary Fashion student Donna Boehm. -
Dress without cape
Light steel blue double knit ensemble. A. Dress; jewel collar; plain short sleeves; raglan-style yoke at front and back of bodice; insets below each sleeve, extending through waist seam and into straight, fitted skirt; mandarin-style closure at left front yoke seam with four carved wooden buttons, self-fabric loops, and snap at neck; zipper closure in left front inset seam; side seam pockets; fully lined; knee length.
Worn with cape (Object ID #2006.01.14.b) to form two piece ensemble.
Made by Mount Mary Fashion student Donna Boehm. -
Dress
Chartreuse silk taffeta mini dress; princess style; square neckline; long smocked sleeves.
Made by Mount Mary Fashion student Kay Richter Bogust in the early 1970s. -
Dress
Brown crepe dress; standing collar; dropped waistband; short gathered skirt; long raglan bishop sleeves with cuffs; center back covered ball button with faggotted strip closure over hand-picked zipper; lined in beige silk.
Created by Sister Aloyse Hessburg's student, Kay Richter Bogust, for the 1970 couture class.