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Child's dress
Child's dress in off-white cotton. Short, double-layered ruffled sleeves of broderie anglaise. High, gathered waist. Square neckline with eyelet bodice trimmed in lace. Center back opening of three round buttons.
Child's dress
A) Infant's dress of white batiste cotton. Yoke has rounded neckline with tatted lace and floral embroidered inserts. Short puffed sleeves are trimmed in tatted lace. Skirt has insert of floral embroidered batiste between two rows of tatted lace; pin tucking above inserts and at ruffled hemline trimmed with tatted lace. Center back opening with snap closure; snaps missing. Unlined. B) Slip of white batiste cotton. Sleeveless with wide rounded neckline; bordered in tatted lace. Bodice embroidered in floral pattern with embroidered bow at the center. Gathered waist. Skirt with tucks and insert of tatted lace and tatted lace at hem. Center back closure of four mother-of-pearl buttons and button at each shoulder (buttons at shoulders missing).
Girl's Dress
Small girl's dress of fine white cotton or linen. Wide lace ruffle borders small yoke of lace and net. Short puffed sleeves trimmed with matching lace. Dress falls full from gathering under yoke ruffle with three rows of fine tucks, two rows of lace inserts and matching lace border at hem.
Child's dress
Little girl's dress of blue and white cotton with woven darker blue vertical stripes. Straight silhouette in front with 3 box pleats from ruffled collar to hem. Box pleats conceal the center back opening of four buttons to waist with pleated skirt from waist. Long sleeves with ruffled cuffs and button trim. Half belt of self wraps around to the back and closes with a snap.
Jacket
Chinese jacket of red damask silk with multicolored embroidery. Almost knee-length, with long sleeves. Floral damask pattern, embroidery of flowers, moths(?), foliage, and other symbols. Angled center front opening bordered with blue, fastened with carved/chased gold sphere buttons and loops. Around opening, hem, collar, and cuffs is embroidered band in blues and white scrolls, with outer border of gold and black. Lined in pink silk. No labels.
Wedding skirt
Chinese Wedding Skirt for a Member of the Court. Mid-calf length wrap-style skirt comprised of two panels of red brocade silk with chrysanthemum pattern attached to 2.25" waistband of green wool; panels connect with interior button of green wool and skirt is secured with ties of green wool that wrap around the waistband. Panels are unadorned where wrap overlaps and finely pleated where panel is visible. On pleated sections are long strips of dark blue silk piped and backed in light blue silk; strips are decorated with silk and metallic embroidery with floral, dragon, and geometric designs, and at the bottom each strip has a modified fleur-de-lis shape and two silk tassels, one of lavender and the other turquoise. Inset into each side section of skirt are rectangular bands of floral embroidery in silk threads on white silk cloth. The bottom of the skirt has a bands of white and blue silk with embroidery, which are also pleated where visible. Primary background cloth of skirt is red silk. Side panels are lined with turquoise silk fabric. Inside labels from Neiman Marcus and The People’s Republic of China indicate the skirt was probably bought during an Asian Fortnight in 1962 or 1969.
Ensemble
Chinese ensemble of blue silk with multi-colored embroidery. A) Jacket/Bodice. Knee-length, A-line, standing collar, long sleeves with white cuffs embroidered with scenes of Chinese people in various situations. Center front opening with black frogs fastened with spherical gold buttons. Wide band at collar and part of front opening, and hem with embroidery of figures on brown ground. Field of jacket with large multi-colored embroidered flowers and butterflies. B) Pants. Matching. Drawstring waist. Full-length, with matching embroidery, but only on lower legs. Cuffs with wide band of white embroidered with foliage and moths.
Skirt
Red silk cheongsam style skirt - ankle length taper off skirt fully lined with silk crepe. Hand embroidered silk design motifs - Vertical gold rickrack creates the illusion of the traditional aproned skirt popular in the Qing Dynasty. This is probably a transitional garment going from the ancient style to the more contemporary garments of the 1920's and 1930's. There is a Neiman Marcus and a People’s Republic of China label inside.
Boots
Ladies lace-up boots of brown leather. Whole vamp with lightly brogued pointed toe-cap; stacked heel. Replacement laces. Stamped on interior: "350 32439N 66"
Purse
Purse of gunmetal mesh, suitable for afternoon use. Rectangular frame, plain polished gunmetal / steel frame with ball/snap closure and matching chain of elongated links. Body of purse formed of gunmetal / steel mesh, with linked chain latticework along bottom edge, terminating in small spheres. Inside of frame is engraved "Bessie H. Brown" and "Dallas Texas 4205 Swiss Avenue" Measurements: 26 cm. from top of clasp to bottom of fringe; 19.5 cm at widest part of bag.
Brassiere
Brassiere of black silk damask, floral lace, and tulle; wide band of leaf damask with bust of top layer of lace and under layer of tulle; 1/2" straps of black ribbon; hook and eye closure at center-back; lingerie-style.
Evening coat
Evening jacket of ivory of Battenburg cotton lace. 3/4 sleeves; knee length. Open front with two large lace flowers and hanging tassels; black velvet ties stem from the flowers and close with two hook & eyes. Matching black velvet sewn into neck edge. Embroidered retailer's(?) label at inside back neckline: "J. Hook / Detroit / Mich."
Crocheted reticule
Small oval reticule of open weave crochet with bell and drop shaped dangles. Unlined.
Dinner Gown
Evening/dinner gown of ivory silk crepe decorated with lace, embroidery, and artificial flowers.
Dinner Dress
Dress of purple silk brocade and white lace bodice.
Dinner Dress
Late afternoon/dinner dress of mauve purple silk velvet with lace and beading.
Mitts
Mitts of white silk knit lace. 14 button length.
Bow tie
Bow tie of silk in the bat's wing shape (pointed ends) of geometric pattern with highlights of tan diamonds. Adjustable length. Tag: "Adjustable All Silk"
Tuxedo shirt
Man's tuxedo shirt of white cotton. Banded neckline for detachable collar. Bib front with two buttonholes for studs. Center back button closure of one button at waist. Sleeves have been removed. Maker's label: Manhattan / Trade Mark / Short Bosom b & c) Sleeves to tuxedo shirt have been detached from shirt. Long sleeves with vents and French cuffs.
Vest with bowtie
a) Formal wear vest/evening waistcoat of creme satin with cotton lining and back. Single breasted with closure of three self-covered buttons; shawl collar; three welt pockets. Adjustable waistband with buckle. Buckle reads: Patent 1855 b) Bowtie of creme satin.
Patterned waistcoat
Fancy man's tailored waistcoat of with front of narrow black silk soutache cording stitched on white base to give raised ribbed effect. Single breasted with closure for three stud buttons; studs missing. Four welt pockets. Back of black/white checked silk. Lining of men's shirting in gray on white stripe. Retailer's label on adjustable belt strap: BUDD / Madison Square West / New York
Opera gloves
Opera gloves of off-white nylon. Opera length; floral embroidery; three self-covered snaps on palm side. Three tucks on back of hand; fagoting joins wrists to main body of glove.
Detachable collar
Man's detachable collar. Plain off-white weave fabric. Stamped on reverse: "Trade Ide Mark / Elite Quality" "3055" "Montcalm / Geo. P. Ide & Co. Inc. / U.S.A." "16 1/2"
Detachable collar
Man's detachable collar. Plain off-white weave fabric. Stamped on reverse: "Trade Ide Mark / Elite Quality" "3055" "Montcalm / Geo. P. Ide & Co. Inc. / U.S.A." "16 1/2"
Detachable collar
Man's detachable collar. Plain off-white fabric over card(?). Stamped on reverse: "Trade Ide Mark / Geo. P. Ide & Co. / U.S.A." "Clarion / Linocord buttonholes / 2875" "14"
Detachable collar
Man's detachable collar. Plain off-white fabric over card(?). Stamped on reverse: "Trade Ide Mark / Geo. P. Ide & Co. / U.S.A." "Clarion / Linocord buttonholes" "14"
Picture hat
Hat of white fur felt. The body of the hat is a single large piece of white fur felt. The domed crown has a hatband of two wide scarves, one of black silk, the other of black and cream striped silk. The two scarves overlap, with trailing ends, and are held together at back by a large bow embellished with black jet beading. The wide brim extends around the hat, turning up at the edges. The hat is unlined, the fur extending around the brim but not into the crown. There are no labels or maker's marks. Measurements: 50 cm. front to back; 52 cm. side to side; 17 cm. from top of crown to lowest point of brim.
Floral hat
Cocktail hat of brown velvet. Open crown with two large pink silk and velvet roses. Elastic band for securing hat to head. Designer's label: Caroline Reboux . 9. Avenue Matignon
Detachable collar
Three button-hole, pointed, linen detachable collar in window pane jacquard design. Size 15 1/4. Stamped on interior: "Trade Mark / Ide Silver Collars" "Caxton / Geo. P. Ide & Co. / U.S.A" "Linocord Buttonholes / Reg. US Pat. Off. / 4506"
"Slidewell" collar
Detachable white cotton club or rounded collar for collarless shirt, bearing the laundry markn"W M Kuykendall". Size 14 1/2. "Slidewell / H. Hall / Trademark" "Somerset / Premako Shrunk"
Embellished hat
Late day hat with wide brim of black lace on wire frame with gold thread lace around edge. Crown of faux black fur/fur felt. Trimmed at front with gold thread lace and ostrich feathers. Lined in black silk. Retailer label: Le Chapeau / Français / Sanger
Mourning veil
Mourning veil of black net. Square shape; trimmed all around with a deep border of black silk crepe.
Felt cowboy-style hat
Hat of light tan felt in cowboy style. Black grosgrain trim around brim and as hatband. Headband of brown leather; unlined.
Picture hat
Picture/mousquetaire style hat of violet silk over purple straw body. The low, domed crown is surrounded by a wide brim, and overlaid by two wide, dyed violet ostrich feathers. The underside of the brim the lighter colored violet woven straw body of the hat. The crown is lined in black taffeta fabric and has an attached cord to help secure hat to wearer's head. Retailer's label sewn inside crown: "Sanger Bros / Dallas and Waco / Texas"
Lace-up boots
Boots of black leather with stacked Louis heel and pointed toe. Lace up; mid-calf length. Measurements: L: 25.5 cm. W: 7 cm. H: 24.5 cm. Heel: 6 cm, 2.5 inches
Headband
Band of silver bugle beads trimmed with two rows of rhinestones on red fabric with gold thread brocade. Hook & eye closure. Possibly made from a belt. Measures 1 1/4" x 22 1/2"
Mesh handbag
Handbag of silver mesh in rectangular shape with three faceted amethyst cabochons on filigree frame. Opposite side of frame is plain; single elongated chain handle. Ball twist clasp. No labels or markings. Measurements: 17 cm x 11.5 cm.
Beaded purse
Purse of copper colored knit and vertical rows of copper iridescent glass beads. Ornate brass frame in open spiral floral design. Single, long linked chain handle. Lined in dark brown crepe with elasticized slip pocket. Ball and socket closure. No labels or markings. Measurements: 12 cm across frame; 19 cm from top of frame to bottom
Velvet purse
Purse of black velvet in square shape with brass frame. Single handle of looped and knotted black rope handle with scrolled mounts. Rectangular brass frame with front corner decorative ends in line pattern. Lined in beige material with slip pocket. Ball twist clasp. No labels. Measurements: 18 cm across frame;18 cm in height
Drawstring purse
Drawstring purse in columns of horizontal rows of blue glass beads on blue crochet. Heather blue woven cord drawstring trimmed with four beaded balls and looped fringe tassels. Unlined. Measurements: 13 cm from top, excluding drawstring loops. 20 cm at widest part of body of purse.
Metal handbag
Handbag of brass, steel, gold and aqua metal micro beads with square gilt frame in floral motif. Plunger style closure with circular, laurel leaf pull. Straight fringe of self beading with looped ends. Chain link handle. Lined in light green taffeta with roses and vine trim. No labels or markings. Measurements: 12.5 cm x 14.5 cm, excluding fringe.
Crochet reticule
Drawstring reticule of ivory silk thread crochet with rose motif in center on front and back. Eleven acorn-shaped balls of self as trim on hem and four on drawstring. Single, long, twisted rope handle. Unlined. No labels. Measurements: 43 cm including ball; 29 cm across widest part of purse
Beaded purse
Child's purse of dark green cotton with multicolored beads in floral pattern. Square shape; brass frame, ball twist closing and chain handle. Lined in black cotton. No labels. Measurements: 12.5 x 13.5 cm
Beaded purse
Tiny reticule of steel beads with a symmetrical design of blue, green, and pink.
Crochet purse
Drawstring purse of silver thread crochet with circle and flower tatted lace appliqués. Near top of purse on front and back are sewn-on single metal rings and evidence of second lost ring where the top border may have been folded down and attached to the purse to form drawstring insert. Lined in pink silk satin. Closure of two silver braided drawstrings at sides. Measurements: 21 cm from top to point of bottom; 15 cm wide.
Wedding tiara
Wedding tiara of gold-tone metal in Greek frieze design trimmed with white seed pearls. Loops at ends for securing veil.
Vanity box
Vanity box/compact of silver plate. Small round box on short-chain with finger ring. Embossed with small coat-of-arms on hinged lid.
Blue cotton purse
Purse of midnight blue cotton velvet with pewter cathedral frame in filigree leaves/vine motif. Chain of pewter colored metal; flip closure matching frame with velvet pull tab. Gathered base with crochet ball and chenille tassel accent. Lining of yellow satin (deteriorated); built in change purse section on axel with ball twist closure and metal frame. No labels. Measurements: Width: 7 1/2" Height: 9", without handle Height: 17 1/2", with handle Depth: 2"
Oxford shoes
Ladies brown leather oxford style shoe. Button strap; pointed toe with brogue design. Stacked rubber heel. Stamped on sole: "McElroy / Special"
Oxford-style shoes
Ladies lace-up oxford style shoes of black leather with stacked rubber heel and pointed toe-cap. Stamped on sole: "Super-tred / Special"
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