Browse Items (580 total)

• Dress

  Child's blue and white check cotton sun dress; blue shoulder straps with scalloped yoke, pearl button fasteners on straps; red circle and green leaf appliqué; three box pleats released from yoke scallops; center back zipper closure; bias cut self-fabric ties form bow at center back.

  Tags 1960s, 1970s, appliqué, blue, checked, childrenswear, cotton, dress, Florence Eiseman, white

• Jumper

  Child's navy blue and green plaid acrylic blend jumper; dropped front yoke worked on bias; slightly gathered body; seven brass buttons form opening down left side front; self-fabric ties form bow at center back.

  Tags 1960s, 1970s, acrylic, childrenswear, Florence Eiseman, green, jumper, navy blue, plaid

• Dress

  Child's gray polyester flannel dress; white piqué shawl collar and dickey edged in eyelet; long sleeves with inverted pleats; white piqué cuffs; five stitched-down box pleats at center front, released below waistline; center back zipper closure with inverted pleat; self-fabric ties at center back.

  Tags 1960s, 1970s, childrenswear, cotton piqué, dress, Florence Eiseman, gray, polyester flannel

• Shoes

  Black smooth leather oxford shoes; stitching across top of shoes; 1.5 inch chunky stacked heel. A. Right shoe. B. Left shoe. Worn with habit (2008.01.01.a-h).
  
  Worn by Sister M. Jovanna.

  Tags 1950s, 1960s, black, leather, Mount Mary, nun, oxfords, School Sisters of Notre Dame, shoes

• Romper

  Child's navy blue cotton romper; red criss-cross shoulder straps attach with pearl buttons; red bloomer-style back.

  Tags 1950s, 1960s, childrenswear, cotton, Florence Eiseman, navy blue, red, romper

• Jumper

  Child's red cotton velveteen jumper; A-line; scoop neckline; sleeveless; button closures at shoulders; felt daisy and rose appliqués at hemline; knee length.

  Tags 1960s, appliqué, childrenswear, cotton velveteen, Florence Eiseman, jumper, red

• Romper

  Child's blue cotton gabardine romper; jewel neckline; buttons at shoulders; sleeveless; appliqué of red train with white wheels across front bodice; short shorts with straight legs.

  Tags 1960s, appliqué, childrenswear, cotton gabardine, Florence Eiseman, navy blue, romper

• Dress

  Child's royal blue cotton piqué fit and flare dress; normal waistline; keyhole neckline with white piqué binding; plunging center back with large white piqué bow; sleeveless; gathered skirt; white piqué bell flower appliqués; knee length.
  
  Designed by Sandra Martinez and woven by Wence Martinez.

  Tags 1950s, 1960s, appliqué, childrenswear, cotton piqué, dress, Florence Eiseman, flower, royal blue

• Romper

  Child's mint green cotton chambray romper; jewel neckline; sleeveless; bloomer-style bottom gathered to waistband; center back zipper closure.

  Tags 1960s, childrenswear, cotton chambray, Florence Eiseman, green, mint, romper

• Jumper

  Child's white cotton piqué A-line jumper; scoop neckline; one pearl button center back closure with slit; sleeveless; adjustable half-belt with pearl buttons at side front; above the knee length skirt; red number "7" brown geometric braid applied at hemline.

  Tags 1950s, 1960s, childrenswear, cotton, Florence Eiseman, jumper, white

• Vest

  Child's red linen vest; V-shaped neckline; sleeveless; three pearl button center front closure; belt buttons at back, white and gray embroidered half circles on red ground.

  Tags 1960s, childrenswear, Florence Eiseman, linen, red, vest

• Dress

  Child's navy blue and white gingham cotton dress; sleeveless; white cotton cowl-type collar, red flower and green leaves appliqué; four box pleats at center front; A-line skirt; center back zipper closure; bias cut self-fabric ties form bow at center back.

  Tags 1960s, 1970s, appliqué, childrenswear, cotton, dress, Florence Eiseman, gingham, navy blue, white

• Dress

  Child's white cotton piqué dress; sleeveless; sailor collar edged in blue cotton eyelet; bow at center front; body of dress is moderately gathered; center back zipper closure; self-fabric ties form bow at center back.

  Tags 1960s, 1970s, childrenswear, cotton piqué, dress, Florence Eiseman, white

• Dress

  Child's white plain weave cotton sun dress; red and white polka dots on shoulder straps; front yoke straps with pearl button closure at center front; body of dress gathered with tulip appliqués at front sides; inseam pockets; center back zipper closure; self-fabric ties form bow at center back.

  Tags 1960s, 1970s, appliqué, childrenswear, cotton, dress, Florence Eiseman, tulip, white

• Two piece ensemble

  Child's red corduroy ensemble. A. Vest; V-neckline; front opening with no closures; sleeveless; faux flap pockets; lined in red cotton. B. Skirt; straight waistband; zipper front with gold snap closure; gathers at back with elastic waistband; mid-calf length; unlined.

  Tags 1950s, 1960s, childrenswear, corduroy, ensemble, Florence Eiseman, red, skirt, vest

• Cape

  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.

  Tags 1960s, cape, Cynthia "Cindy" Gefke, lambswool, Mount Mary, student, white

• Dress

  A. Blue wool crepe dress; cowl collar; short kimono sleeves; modified princess seams; six gored skirt; mini length. B. Blue wool crepe belt.
  
  Made by Mount Mary Fashion student Kay Richter Bogust.

  Tags 1960s, belt, blue, dress, Kay Richter Bogust, Mount Mary, student, wool crepe

• Evening gown

  White polyester crepe evening gown; jewel neckline; short kimono cap sleeves; draped in front to center of midriff; scalloped oval appliqué in center of midriff; center of appliqué decorated with clear and silver bugle beads and large rhinestone pin; waistline rises in front, falls in back; darting at back bodice; hand-picked zipper; straight skirt; slit at back hem; ankle length; lined in white polyester. Zipper teeth have given out.
  
  Made by Sister Aloyse Hessburg for her Master's project at Drexel University in 1965.

  Tags 1960s, appliqué, evening gown, Mount Mary, polyester crepe, School Sisters of Notre Dame, Sister Aloyse Hessburg, white

• Nun's habit

  A. Black wool twill worsted nun's habit; jewel neckline; shoulder yoke; large sleeves with turned-back cuffs; 2 black safety pin closure; 8 tucks into shoulder yoke; unfitted waist; ankle length. B. Black herringbone weave, possibly nylon, cinture belt; hook and eye closures in front under flap. C. Black cotton slip; scoop neckline; sleeveless; princess seams; right inseam pocket; knee length. D. White plain weave cotton forehead cover; rectangle; two pairs of ties on short ends. E. White starched cotton wimple; two connected rectangles; two ties; tied at top of head and pinned in back, making two horizontal pleats at neck across shoulders; should have vertical fold lines in front when worn. F. Black worsted wool veil; white starched linen underveil glued to front underside; connects with snaps at back underside; veil pinned at center front forehead to forehead cover. G. Nine straight pins with black or white heads; used to pin veil to forehead cover. H. White polyester knitted skullcap; worn under veil.
  
  This style of habit was worn by Sister M. Jovanna and all School Sisters of Notre Dame before 1964.

  Tags 1950s, 1960s, black, cinture, cotton, forehead cover, habit, Mount Mary, nun, polyester, School Sisters of Notre Dame, skullcap, slip, twill, veil, white, wimple, wool

• Cape

  Medium pink silk cloqué evening cape; quilted fabric; all-over swirling pattern; lined in pink silk taffeta; openings for arms; dips in slight "V" at center back; small train; soiled at back hem; fading throughout. Designer unknown.

  Tags 1960s, 1970s, cape, Hildegarde, pink, silk cloque, silk taffeta