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Shirtwaist blouse
Shirtwaist of ecru heavy net lace with pintucks; standing lace collar.
Lace day jacket
Day jacket of crocheted off-white/cream lace; bell sleeves.
Shirtwaist-style blouse
Blouse of white cotton in shirtwaist style; round flat collar trimmed in lace; 3/4 sleeves with cuffs trimmed in lace.
Blouse with insert lace
Blouse of white batiste cotton. Round neckline trimmed in lace. Lace insertion on front of openwork and pin tucks. Back is also openwork with lace, pin tucks and eyelet lace. 3/4 length sleeves with openwork and 1-1/2" lace cuffs. Center front opening with 11 pearl buttons and barred buttonholes.
Hankerchief blouse
.Fine white handkerchief linen waist or blouse with crochet Irish lace inserts, and high standing collar. Short sleeves. Size 8/10
Cotton shirtwaist
Shirtwaist of fine white cotton with pintucks, embroidery, lace standing collar, back buttons.
Cotton shirtwaist
Shirtwaist of fine white cotton with pintucks. Standing collar; covered buttons up back.
Wedding shoes
Pair of ladies' white heavy satin wedding shoes. Designed with pointed toes, the shoes have a fastening strap across instep with a single domed opalescent/milky white glass button. Across vamp is applied white satin bow with decorative gilt metal rectangular buckle with lobed ends. One buckle missing. Lined in white fabric. Sole of natural brown leather, heel covered in white satin. Medium-height heel with rounded sides and back, curving inwards and then flaring out to base, similar to a Louis heel. Stamped inside shoe in gilt: "C.A. Verner / Pittsburgh" Measurements: Length: 26 cm Width: 7.5cm Height: 9cm Heel: 3.5cm (1.5") high on axis w/cap
Wedding shoes
Wedding shoes: Pair of white kid ladies' shoes. Styled with pointed-toes, the white kid leather upper has a vamp decorated with geometric and stylized foliate designs in crystal beads. The shoes secure across instep with single ribbon tie on each, creating a "peep" just above toes. Lined in white leather. Natural brown leather sole. Heel is of medium height, rounded at back and tapering slightly to base. Similar to what would become a Cuban heel. Maker's code stamped inside: "35-C 3021" L: 23.5 cm W: 7 cm H: 11 cm Heel: 4.5 cm / 1 3/4 in.
Leather shoes
Pair of shoes of off-white leather. Designed with pointed toes, the shoes have uppers cut to create a large tongue with upper edged cut to a point. Applied to vamp is medium sized bow of same leather. Modified Louis heel covered with same leather. Retailer's label stamped inside: "Neiman Marcus" L: 24.5 cm W: 7 cm H: 13 cm Heel: 6 cm / 2 3/8 in.
Leather shoes
Pair of shoes of white leather. Shoes have a pointed toe, and cut-back area on either side of vamp to create a shallow "tongue". At top of vamp is large decorative rectangular pewter buckle with openwork along sides. One buckle lacking. White leather covered 2 3/8" high modified Louis or cuban heel. Partly illegible numbers written inside shoe. L: 25.5 cm W: 7.5 cm H: 13 cm Heel: 6 cm / 2 3/8 in.
Leather shoes
Pair of modified Oxford-style shoes of brown leather. Lace-up at front, with six holes per side, with brown laces. Stitched detail on vamp and sides. Low 1" stacked heel, modified Louis or cuban style. Maker's label stamped inside: "Pace & Levy / Terrell, Tex" Illegible marks written inside shoes. L: 23 cm W: 6.5 cm H: 9 cm Heel: 2.5 cm / 1 in.
Kid leather shoes
Pair of white kid ladies' shoes. Styled with pointed-toes, the white kid leather upper has a vamp decorated with tiny gunmetal beads edging oval cut-outs, and with massed beading at center of each vamp. Medium/high heels styled as a modified boulevard or Louis heel, with rounded sides and back, flaring to base, and with curved front section. Back and sides of heel covered in matching leather. Lined in white leather. Natural brown leather sole. Retailer's stamp inside: "Neiman-Marcus Co. / Dallas Maker's code stamped inside: "150 / B19003" Measurements: 24 cm. long; 7 cm. at widest; 13 cm. high. Heel: 5 cm. (2") high on axis with cap. L: 23.5 cm W: 6.5 cm H: 12.5 cm Heel: 5.5 cm / 2 1/8 in.
Petticoat
Navy cotton/flannel petticoat with floral and geometric print.
Chopine
Antique chopine or clog hand carved of wood two inches high w/ top of platform decorated with mother of pearl inlay - three straps or thongs missing. Difficult to date, but came into style in Turkey and India in the 16th century.
Child's shoes
Child’s high top lace-up shoes of light tan leather with pink eyestays, tips and scalloped tops. Stamped on bottom of sole: "Warranted / B. & D."
Men's boots
Men’s boots of black leather with button-up fabric upper resembling a spat. Low Goodyear rubber heels. Stamp at inside ankle: "470 2872 4" Stamp on heel: "Goodyear / Wing Foot / Akron O."
Brown leather baby shoes
Baby shoes of brown leather with cut-out detail on toe cap; 2 buckle closure; 12cm long
Off-white petticoat
Off white linen petticoat with 4 bands of tucks and 3 bands of lace inserts.
Off-white petticoat
Off-white petticoat with three bands of horizontal tucks and lace inserts, each 2" to 4" deep. Final tier 3 1/2" deep; scalloped at lower edge. 140" around lower edge. Waistband 3/4" wide and 25" long. Second layer attached from base of first tier.
White linen petticoat
Petticoat of white linen. Full-length. Eyelet lace at hem; 9 horizontal tucks near hem, two larger ones at mid-thigh. Eyelet band below lower tucks.
White cotton petticoat
Fine white cotton petticoat with deep tucked border from knee to hem, and elaborately embroidered non gathered flounce. Believed to be cut down from one piece garment.
Black leather baby booties
Baby booties of black leather with three button tab closure.
Lace shirtwaist
Ecru colored sleeveless shirtwaist of lace.
White cotton bodice
Bodice of white cotton voile printed with small pink flowers and tiny black dots; low rounded neck and short sleeves trimmed with 3 rows of heavy cording, back button fastening, gathered into a plain waistband.
White linen petticoat
White linen petticoat with lace inserts and blue satin ribbons.
Leather shoes
Mary Janes of light brown leather with button tab closure across top concealed by a silver wreath-like buckle with bow ribbon accent; 13cm length.
Mauve petticoat
Brick, mauve, or terra cotta colored fine linen petticoat floor length in front with 4" dip in back. Flat gored front, slightly bustled in back, flaring out towards hem. 4 rows self fabric ruffles. Worn under walking skirt. Size 8
Linen blouse
Blouse of off-white linen, with handmade lace trim for collar, cuffs and front (sewn in) vestee. Hand embroidered front and back.
Children's shoes
Pair of children's shoes from China. Designed with straight last, rounded toe with small point at tip and at heel. Upper of pink/mauve brocade with Chinese symbols in yellow, green/gold, and white. Edged in dark blue around opening, and the panels bordered in black bands. Front of each shoe with applied stylized mask form with eyes, eyebrows, and nose embroidered in various colors, mustache along upper lip with trailing ends of red, yellow, green, blue, etc. Narrow vertical brocade band of Chinese symbols along back of heel. Set on 1/2" platform of white silk. Lined in blue cotton(?). No labels or marks.
Linen petticoat
Petticoat of white linen with lace insets.
Cotton petticoat
Petticoat of faded blue cotton sateen. Bell shaped under skirt cut with gores. Floor length, longer in back, ruffle at bottom of skirt.
Baby booties
Baby booties of pale pink and ivory crochet with scalloped edge.
Baby booties
Baby booties of hand crocheted ivory cotton with drawstring tie at ankle.
Linen petticoat
Combination petticoat of white linen. Arm holes and neckline trimmed in white lace with pink satin ribbon inserted around neckline. Center front of fitted bodice hand-embroidered in whitework of large bow with surrounding flowers. Dropped waist of lace with inserted pink satin ribbon. Over flounce at dropped waist of matching whitework embroidery with inserted lace "butterflies". Gathered ruffle at hem with matching lace; matching lace at hem of over flounce. Center back button closure.
Cotton petticoat
Petticoat of white cotton with lace trim around the double layered hem with upper tier of scalloped ruffle with lace and lace inserted panels. Yellow ribbon inserted under white lace in the middle section with a bow tied on one side. Full length and flared with princess panels and gathering at waist. Button closure on 1" waistband.
Linen petticoat
White linen petticoat with train.
Cotton half slip
White cotton half slip with floral and eyelet embroidery.
Folding mourning fan
Folding mourning fan. Guards and sticks of plain black wood, shaped but not adorned. The leaf is of plain black cloth. No visible labels, marks or signatures.
Eyeglasses
Pince-nez eyeglasses of copper(?). Ring on right side for securing neck chain/string.
Shoe buckles
Shoe buckles of rhinestone studded silver-tone metal. Oval shape in floral inspired design bordered between rows of rhinestones; open oval center. Cross bar for securing to shoe.
Nightgown with lace
Nightgown of white cotton, full length, short sleeves, round neckline with ribbon drawstring detail through lace inserts at center front and along tops of sleeves, loops at high natural waist made of lace and through which a wide light blue ribbon is drawn, unlined, no markings.
Eyeglasses
Safety glasses of silver metal with large oval yellow lenses. Side shields of perforated and grommeted leather; stamped "Willson". Nose bridge stamped "Willson".
Nightgown
White slip or nightgown of white cotton muslin, wide round neckline, sleeveless, knee length, with whitework embellishment at bustline
Leather boots
High top boots of brown kid leather. Lace front; pointed toe; low stacked cuban heel; toe cap. L: 24.5 cm W: 7 cm H: 25 cm Heel: 4.5 cm / 2 in.
Wedding shoes
A & B) Wedding shoes of off-white leather. The shoes have pointed toes, and a "Mary-Jane" style strap across the instep which secures with a domed opalescent button. At throat of each shoe is a rectangular ornamental buckle covered with matching leather. The medium-high heel tapers slightly to the base and is covered with matching leather on the rounded sides and back; it has the same natural brown colored leather on the heel's curved inside and on the soles of the shoes. Retail's label stamped inside one shoe: "Sanger Bros. / Dallas Texas" Stamped inside both shoes on leather upper: "36-2 68082" Measurements: Length: 26 cm Width: 9cm Height: 12.5cm Heel: 5cm (1 3/4") high on axis w/cap The shoes are accompanied by a shoe bag of tan colored raw silk with a Japanese character embroidery motif of blue silk worked in satin stitch. Drawstring at opening.
Leather boots
Pair of boots or "High Button Shoes" of black leather. The shoes, designed with rounded pointed toes, lace closed along center front with laces 16 holes high. The low, stacked heels are rounded at sides and back, and are curved at front. The sole is of black leather. Shoes are lined in black leather and off-white cloth. The base of the heel is of black rubber(?) with molded grips. Manufacturer's mark molded into heel: "[Image of a walking man] / Healthway / USA". Stamped into sole: "Combination / Last" Handwritten notation on lining: "4/1/6 18261* / 51|23" L: 25 cm W: 8 cm H: 21.5 cm Heel: 2 cm / 0.5 in.
Petticoat
White cotton combination petticoat. Tank-style camisole bodice with adjustable front neckline. Cotton tape drawstring. The rounded neckline and armholes are scallop cut and finished with satin-stitch secured cotton lace. The center front of the camisole bodice is embroidered with floral white work centered with a monogrammed "C". The bodice side seams are inset with crocheted cotton lace edged with feather-stitching. Center back opening with eleven tailored buttonholes. The buttons have been removed. The back opening is detailed with feather-stitching. Natural waist seam with inserted waistband panel of eyelet lace. The full camisole front gathers into the waistband. Narrow, ankle-length, three panel skirt with turned back hem edged in cotton machine-made lace. A 15" wide gathered flounce is applied 15" above the hem. The flounce is slightly gathered and joined to the skirt with eyelet lace insertion. The flounce is embellished with white work embroidered ovals of daisies. The flounce hem is scalloped with satin-stitch applied machine-made lace. The flounce is open at the left side seam.
Brown leather shoes
Pair of lady's shoes of brown leather. The shoes, designed with gently pointed toes, are of the Oxford style of brown leather with openwork at sides of instep and with laced closure at instep of 4 holes height. The medium height heels are styled as a modified Cuban or continental heel, with rounded sides and back, tapering to base, and slightly curved at front. The heels covered with matching leather. Sole of tan leather, with rubber/composite on heel. Stamped in lining on one shoe: "Arch Rest / Drew / Portsmouth. O." Stamped into lining of shoe: "8 1/2 AAA 75537 / 6003" Stamped on inner sole: "[drawing of arrow] INTERIOR / DREW / [illeg]CK REST" Tooled into inner sole at heel: "SNUG-FITTING / HEEL" Molded into rubber of heel: "Biltrite" L: 26 cm W: 8 cm H: 12.5 cm Heel: 5 cm / 2 in.
Leather boots
Pair of boots or "high button shoes" of gray/very pale blue leather. The shoes, designed with pointed toes rounded at the tips, lace closed along center front with laces 16 holes high. The high heels are rounded at sides and back, tapering to center and flaring back out at base, and are curved at front. The sole is of tan leather. Shoes are lined in matching leather and off-white cloth. Retailer's stamp on lining: "Byrn's Boot Sh [partly illeg] / Kansas City" L: 26.5 cm W: 7.5 cm H: 27 cm Heel: 5.5 cm / 2 1/8 in.
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