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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. B. Bolero; one-piece tubular construction forming cutaway neckline; short kimono sleeves. C. Contour belt; covered buckle; 3 holes. -
Three piece ensemble
A. Brown wool tweed suit jacket; collarless; bias cut; shallow V-neckline; long dolman sleeves; double-breasted with gold metal dome buttons/slanted buttonholes. B. Brown wool tweed suit skirt; straightline; horizontal buttonhole pockets. C. Orange silk shantung blouse; brass ball button closure; convertible collar; self-fabric tie stitched along front shoulder; long straight sleeves on slanted armhole.Tags 1950s, blouse, brown, Claire McCardell, ensemble, jacket, orange, silk shantung, skirt, wool tweed -
Two piece ensemble
A. White jersey blouse; long sleeves; criss-cross bodice. B. White jersey skirt; gathered to 2 inch waistband.
Worn by Lynn Fontanne. Donor was the niece of Lynn Fontanne and Alfred Lunt. -
Three piece ensemble
A. Black brushed silk overdress; 3/4 length sleeves; ivory organza cuffs; empire bodice; open at back with deep V; black satin bow with streamers; uneven hemline; small hole in front skirt. B. Black brushed silk underdress; back is brushed silk, front is taffeta; sleeveless taffeta bodice. C. Ivory organza blouse; worn backwards to fill in "V" of overdress; ruffled neckline and sleeve cuffs; snap and hook and eye closures. Ensemble was worn with cape (Object ID #1983.212).
Worn by Lynn Fontanne. Made by Lynn Fontanne using a Jacques Griffe Vogue pattern, which she reworked to give the overdress a deep V back. The ensemble was originally worn with a white ruffled dickey. Donor was the niece of Lynn Fontanne and Alfred LuntTags 1960s, 1970s, black, blouse, brushed silk, ensemble, ivory, Lynn Fontanne, organza, overdress, underdress -
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.Tags 1960s, 1970s, basketweave, brown, ensemble, jacket, Lynn Fontanne, Pierre Balmain, skirt, suit, wool -
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. -
Two piece ensemble
A. Brown silk surah blouse with beige dot print; long dolman sleeves; covered buttons down center front and on cuffs. B. Brown silk surah skirt with beige dot print; gored; fully lined.
Worn by Lynn Fontanne. Purchased at the auction of Lynn Fontanne's estate using funds from Mount Mary alumnae.Tags 1960s, 1970s, blouse, brown, ensemble, Falkenstein, Lynn Fontanne, polka dots, silk surah, skirt, white -
Two piece ensemble
A. Child's blue and white striped seersucker sunsuit; yellow and white striped straps and band around waist; straps attach to front with 1 button each; appliqués of sandcastle, pail, and shovel; gathering at waist and around legholes. B. Child's blue and white striped seersucker sun hat; soft crown; wide brim; yellow and white striped band around brim; part of brim is turned-back with large yellow and white striped bow. Also worn with shoe (Object ID #2022.04.25.c).Tags 1990s, appliqué, beach, blue, childrenswear, cotton, ensemble, Florence Eiseman, Florence Eiseman Inc., hat, polyester, romper, seersucker, sunsuit, swimwear, white -
Two piece ensemble
A. Child's navy blue cotton/polyester blend shirt; jewel neckline; small white ribbed standing collar; long sleeves with ribbed cuffs; 2 snaps at left shoulder; intarsia pattern of red houses, white picket fence, and green road lines; appliqués of 2 red cars, cloud, and sun. B. Child's navy blue cotton/polyester blend pants; elastic waist; legs gathered into green and navy blue striped cuffs.Tags 1990s, appliqué, car, childrenswear, cotton, ensemble, Florence Eiseman, Florence Eiseman Inc., navy blue, pants, polyester, shirt -
Two piece ensemble
A. Child's light green and white striped seersucker shirt; scoop neckline; sleeveless; dark green piping around neckline; scalloped dark green piping and red watermelon appliqués along bottom front; 4 button center back closure. B. Child's light green and white striped seersucker shorts; elastic waistband; gathered leg cuffs.
This is part of a "brother-sister" set with Object ID #2022.04.19.ab and Object ID #2022.04.20. -
Two piece ensemble
A. Child's light green and white striped seersucker shirt; scoop neckline; sleeveless; dark green piping around neckline; scalloped dark green piping and red watermelon appliqués along bottom front; 4 button center back closure. B. Child's light green and white striped seersucker pants; elastic waistband; center back zipper closure.
This is part of a "brother-sister" set with Object ID #2022.04.20 and Object ID #2022.04.21.ab. -
Ensemble without stole
A. Pink silk shantung dress; overlaid with very heavy, elaborate, 3-dimensional cream cotton machine lace; bateau neckline; fitted bodice; sleeveless; natural waistline; gathered skirt; knee length. B. Pink silk taffeta half-slip; white grosgrain ribbon waistband; center back zipper closure; knee length. D. Pink silk shantung tie belt; 66 inches long.
Worn with stole (Object ID #1990.251.c) to form four piece ensemble.Tags 1960s, belt, cotton lace, cream, dress, ensemble, Norman Norell, pink, silk shantung, silk taffeta, slip -
Four piece ensemble
A. Pink silk shantung dress; overlaid with very heavy, elaborate, 3-dimensional cream cotton machine lace; bateau neckline; fitted bodice; sleeveless; natural waistline; gathered skirt; knee length. B. Pink silk taffeta half-slip; white grosgrain ribbon waistband; center back zipper closure; knee length. C. Pink silk shantung stole; 17 inches by 63 inches. D. Pink silk shantung tie belt; 66 inches long.Tags belt, cotton lace, cream, dress, ensemble, Norman Norell, pink, silk shantung, silk taffeta, slip, stole -
Two piece ensemble
A. Dark burgundy plain weave linen sheath dress; bateau neckline; sleeveless; double-breasted with 6 working buttons closure; knee length. B. Dark burgundy plain weave linen shawl; rectangular; faced with white linen. -
Two piece ensemble
Heavy brown textured wool suit. A. Jacket; collared; two large brown tortoiseshell buttons at front neck; drop bodice in front and back creating volume of fabric; drop sleeves; 7/8 length. B. Skirt; silk lining. This item was created by Norman Norell for Traina-Norell fashion house. -
Two piece ensemble
Brown heavy plain weave linen ensemble. A. Day dress; shirtwaist style; 9 gold-trimmed pearl button/bound buttonhole closures down front; wing collar; long bishop sleeves with cuffs and two matching buttons; two patch pockets at hip. B. Sash. -
Two piece ensemble
A. Multicolored striped silk satin fit and flare dress; horizontal stripes in hot pink, lime green, and white with black banding between; natural waistline with attached 2 inch black satin ribbon tie belt; standing collar; straight sleeves; gathered skirt; knee length. B. Black wool reefer coat; convertible collar; 5 black buttons/bound buttonholes on center front closure; diagonal pockets; lined with silk satin. This item was created by Gustave Tassell for Norman Norell fashion house.Tags 1970s, black, coat, dress, ensemble, green, Gustave Tassell, Norman Norell, pink, silk satin, white, wool -
Three piece ensemble
A. Lavender wool jersey cardigan jacket; V-shaped neckline; 5 mauve button/bound buttonholes on center front closure; straight sleeves. B. Black wool jersey skirt; center back zipper closure; knee length. C. Black silk crepe tailored blouse; standing collar with attached tie; 5 covered buttons on center front closure; long straight sleeves with cuffs. This item was created by Gustave Tassell for Norman Norell fashion house.Tags 1970s, black, blouse, ensemble, Gustave Tassell, jacket, lavender, Norman Norell, silk crepe, skirt, wool jersey -
Three piece ensemble
Black wool crepe ensemble. A. Fit and flare dress; natural waistline; bateau neckline; sleeveless; princess seaming; gathered skirt; full length. B. Box jacket; convertible collar; 4 black buttons/bound buttonholes on center front closure; straight sleeves with 3 button cuffs; lined in silk taffeta. C. Black satin-covered belt; 2.5 inches wide. This item was created by Gustave Tassell for Norman Norell fashion house. -
Two piece ensemble
Cream wool evening ensemble. A. Dress; bateau neckline; sleeveless; softly gathered long skirt; side pockets. B. Jacket; red velvet collar; double-breasted with 6 large red glass buttons/bound buttonholes closure.