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[35 East Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois, United States]

Description: Detailed view of stonework and windows above the front doors of a multistory building at 35 East Wacker Drive in Chicago, Illinois. The address, "35 East Wacker Drive" is engraved in the stone above the doors, at the bottom of this image. The building was also formerly known as the North American Life Building, the Pure Oil Building, and the Jewelers' Building.
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Date: 1924/1927~
Creator: Thielbar and Fugard

Black coat

Description: Coat of 3/4 black crepe, center front opening, no closures, wide sleeves, collar and center front from top to just below waist trimmed with black colobus(?) monkey fur. Fully lined in black crepe. Combined Retailer's / Designer's label at upper inside back collar: "Neiman-Marcus Co / Dallas / Beller / New York". With safety-pinned circular tag inside at right reading "#2106 / Neiman-Marcus Co. / Special Sale Price $Crepe R[????]a" and "Mrs Neiman".
Date: 1924
Creator: Max Meyer, A. Beller Co.

Cloche

Description: Cloche hat of straw. The high, domed straw is crown of sienna-red braid, with a band of solid reddish-pink silk around the base. Below the silk band is multi-colored ruched trim extending less than 1/4" from the band. Below the trim is a brim covered by sienna grosgrain ribbon, extending very slightly in front and disappearing in back. The hat is lined in a metallic bronze fabric. No designer's or retailer's labels, but hat does retain original price tag inside crown.
Date: 1924
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