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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

Illuminated Sign "Bayer Aspirin" in Central Osaka

Description: The vertically oriented postcard depicts a neon Bayer Aspirin sign above a building with a silhouette of people below. The sky is dark and the only illumination is the sign and the interior of the building. A few stars twinkle in the sky and some Japanese text runs along the bottom.
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Date: 1920/1930~

Picture Hat

Description: Picture hat of finely woven black straw. The low, domed crown is encircled at its base by a narrow ribbon of black velvet onto which are sewn along front and sides 10 oval, black plastic (?) buttons. The ribbon is tied at back of crown, with bow and trailing ends. The wide brim extends out and slopes/curves down slightly. The hat is unlined, with inner black headband and a cord to help secure to wearer's head.
Date: 1924

Shoes

Description: Pair of black jet trimmed kid pumps with pointed toe and throat and Louis (between 2 1/2 & 3 inch) heel. Measurements: length 25cm. Width 7cm. Height 12cm. Heel 4cm, 1.75in. Left Shoe: no marking Right Shoe: Neiman-Marcus / Dallas
Date: 1920

Shoes

Description: Shoes of brown alligator skin. Mary-jane style buckled strap over instep, high cuban heel, plain leather heel and toe cap, strips of leather around toe, heel, strap and instep decorated with zig-zag cutouts. Measurements: length 23cm. Width 7.5cm. Height 13.25cm. Heel 5.75cm, 2.25in. Left Shoe: no markings Right Shoe: Alfred J Ruby / Inc. / Chicago Detroit
Date: 1920
Creator: Ruby, Alfred

T-Strap Shoes

Description: One pair of woman's high-heeled shoes with split t-strap, forming an inverted "V" from vamp to strap. The shoes are covered in a metallic copper/bronze silk textured weave and edged in gold metallic finished leather. The Boulevard set-under heels are lacquered with a metallic gold finish and set with rhinestones. One shoe with label inside: "Wise Shoe / For Every Occasion" Both shoes with hand-marked notations: "6 1/2 aa / D30014 / 11-564" Some rhinestones on the heels have been replaced … more
Date: 1925

Shoes

Description: Gold shoes with ankle straps and open toe; 3 rhinestones on gold buckle. Measurements: length 24cm. Width 7cm. Height 13cm. Heel 5cm, 2in. Left Shoe: no marking Right Shoe: The Higbee Co. / Cleveland
Date: 1920

Child's dress

Description: Child's sailor dress of white jacquard cotton. Long sleeves with broderie anglaise lace at hem. Sailor collar with V-shaped yoke insert which wraps around left shoulder; standing neckline of lace matching sleeve hem and insert on sailor collar. Center front placket has left side opening with button closure (all buttons missing). Belt loops at sides (belt missing). Unlined.
Date: 1925

Child's dress

Description: Baby girl's white batiste cotton dress with lace and squared drawn work at the pin tucked neckline. Matching lace and drawn work at the cuff of the short puffed sleeves. Double row of squared drawn work around hem. Center back closure of three tiny mother-of-pearl buttons and loops. Cloth tape with blue script embroidered name: "Barbara Howell", for whom it was made.
Date: 1925
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Envelope for Pictorial Pattern #5398

Description: Pictorial pattern 5398 to make a coat with a side front button closure, single breasted, one-piece sleeves, and mid-calf length, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1920/1929
Creator: Pictorial Review Pattern Company
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