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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.
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."
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Detachable collar
Man's detachable silk collar of white with vertical green stripes bordered by groups of five very narrow red stripes. Inner part/lining of white linen(?) fabric. Stamped on reverse: "16 1/2" "Superior" "Frank & Co. / Makers / Nashville, Tenn."
Detachable collar
Man's detachable collar. Exterior of solid red cotton with white stitching around edge. Inner part/lining of white cotton twill fabric. Stamped on reverse: "15" "Superior" "Frank & Co. / Makers / Nashville, Tenn."
Detachable collar
Man's white detachable collar. Rounded tips. Handwritten "13" at back neckline.
Infant's dress
Infant's long dress of ribbed white cotton batiste. Tucks on front and back bodice; bobbin lace ruffle on neckline. Elbow length sleeves.
Girl's dress
Girl's white cotton batiste dress. Rounded yoke is pin tucked with inserted broderie anglaise lace. Full ruffle at yoke and hem. Long sleeves with cuffs. Center back button closure.
Child's slip
Child's slip of white batiste slip. Button shoulders; lace trimmed neckline and armscyes. Tatted trim at the hem. Evidence of smocking dropped waist, now released.
Infant's nightgown
Infant's long nightgown. Both sides of bodice trimmed with pin tucks and zig zag feather stitch white embroidery on front. Sleeve cuffs, neckline and front opening trimmed in lace. Front button closure.
Child's dress
Child's dress of white cotton voile with 'V' inset at neck trimmed in tiny French knots and feather stitch white work embroidery. Release tucks on bodice. Horizontal tucks at wide hem. Neckline and sleeves trimmed in lace and feather stitch embroidery. Center back button closure.
Toddler's dress
Toddler's dress/slip of white cotton voile. Bodice is double faced; skirt gathers at natural waist. Attached hem has three rows of horizontal pin tucks with white work embroidery of heart-shaped leaves and scalloped eyelet hem. Snap closure on back.
Child's slip
Child's slip of white cotton. Neckline and armscyes trimmed in machine lace. Two tucks and eyelet embroidered ruffled hem.
Infant's slip
Infant's long slip of white cotton batiste. Tiny fagoting at hem ruffle with broderie anglaise along bottom edge. Sleeveless; rounded neckline. Center back button closure.
Infant's gown
Infant's long gown of white cotton voile with yoke of vertical lace inserts and high ruffled collar. Sleeves trimmed in matching lace. Hem seam trimmed in white feather stitch.
Child's dress
Child's white cotton dress. Gathers at rectangular yoke. Neckline and sleeve cuffs trimmed in elaborate eyelet lace embroidery. Three horizontal tucks at the wide hem. Center back button closure.
Girl's dress
Girl's dress of white cotton gauze with bodice of tucks and lace inserts. Squared neckline trimmed in lace. Short sleeves with lace trimmed cuffs. Drop waist and gathered skirt with wide horizontal tucks at the hem. Center back button closure.
Infant's gown
Infant's long gown of white cotton voile with paired pin tucks at front and back bodice. Lace trimmed neckline, sleeve cuffs and center back opening. Button closure.
Infant's dress
Infant's batiste cotton dress. Lace ruffled at neckline, sleeve cuffs, and center front button placket.
Child's dress
Child's dress of white linen. Sleeveless, possibly a pinafore. Machine and hand stitched. Bobbin lace ruffles on armscyes, neckline and borders of front panel. Three vertical panels of vertical pin tucks at front. Two inserted front panels and ruffle at hem of machine lace with elements of white work and open work embroidery; scalloped hem. Two drawstrings at waist that tie at the back and two buttons to close placket at back.
Evening Cape
Black plush evening cape with midnight blue(?) soutache braid trim.
Dress Ensemble
Dress ensemble of light green and off-white vertical striped cotton; white stripes contain black dots.
Evening Coat
Evening coat of black silk with overly of heavily embroidered black net ending in hand-knotted fringe over georgette ruffle.
Mourning Jacket
Ladies' mourning jacket of black velvet.
Afternoon Dress
Afternoon or dinner ensemble of ivory Irish crochet lace.
Driving Coat
Driving Coat or "Duster" of light tan linen (blend?). Full-length, wide skirted, with high neckline and black collar having wide points at front. Single breasted opening set to left of center, with two hidden small white buttons (1 at throat, one at left collar bone), and five large circular buttons with black outer rims and center of the tan linen. Full-length sleeves with wide turned-back cuffs faced with black and with two non-functioning buttons matching but smaller than opening buttons. Two large patch pockets at hips. Unlined. No labels in garment.
Dress
Dress of midnight blue velvet with cream silk(?) bodice overlaid with pleated sheer black fabric. Rounded neckline edged with black lace, with wired standing collar at back of neck. Long pointed sleeves of matching velvet with wide collars of black net/corded lace overlaying cream silk sleeves trimmed with cream lace. Long, full skirt gathers onto waist under a 3" wide, attached velvet belt trimmed with net covered in black sequins and jet beads with round buckle. Hem with wide black net/corded lace band over sheer black silk(?), with narrow triple-layer black silk gauze ruffle at bottom. With accompanying bolero style vest of black net with applique cording/corded lace. Fastens across front with narrow ribbon of midnight blue velvet with central "pendant" butterfly of black sequins and jet bead as head of butterfly.
Dressing Gown
Dressing gown/wrapper of black peau de soie. Mother Hubbard style, full-length, shawl collar trimmed with 2 tiers of ruffles of same, and white lace and black velvet ribbon and then bands of white cording overlaid with/couched down with black stitching. Long sleeves with turned 3" back-turned cuffs with white cording and black velvet trim. Hook and eye closure CF. Long velvet ribbon ties at throat. Pleated at center back, with short horizontal diamond-shaped "belt" across lower back, below which is more pleating. Label: "Meyer Jonasson & Co / Pittsburg. New York"
Child's Dress
Child's "apron" dress of woven red and blue striped flannel with collar and one box pleat in front. Center front opening with snap at neckline. No belt - possibly missing.
Bonnet
Child's poke-type bonnet of white silk. Completely shirred and trimmed with white satin ribbon, outlined with lace. High crown to which circular shirred flange has been added. Label inside crown mostly illegible; last word is "Chicago".
Hat
Hat of dull golden horsehair mesh over wire framework. Cylindrical crown widening to base of horsehair constructed in a spiral, on wire armature. Side of crown with wide black velvet band with self bow at back. Slightly oval brim of same horsehair set so sides are wider than front or back. Brim slopes slightly from crown to outer rim, with thin wire framework to retain shape. Attached at sides are sprays of artificial flowers and leaves. Underside of brim lined with gathered extremely fine pale chiffon. Crown has inner rigid structure that extends below brim, creating a "support" that rests on wearer's head. Exterior of inner structure lined with black velvet, inner lining of white fabric with "drawstring" center gather. No labels or tags.
Shoes
Pair of shoes of ivory kid leather. Designed as "flats" with pointed toes, the shoes have a wide strap across instep, to which is applied large silk bow embellished with small white beads. Top of upper with edged with thin band of ivory silk ribbon. Maker's mark stamped inside: "Brandt's / St. Louis"
Bonnet
Child's sunbonnet of white cotton. Channel-stitched. Corded brim that also stiffens and shapes bonnet. Long curtain of same.
Bonnet
Infant's bonnet of white cotton, possibly as part of a christening set. Lace inset and tucking near brim. Gathered shell. Ties of self.
Beaded 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"
Shoes
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Shoes
Pair of lady's shoes of black kid leather and broadcloth. The "high button shoes" have black leather toe boxes with pointed toes and black leather sections at heels which extend from heel up the back of the shoe. The uppers are of black wool broadcloth. Shoes secure at outside edges with 12 circular, slightly domed black buttons. Upper edges lined with black leather, the rest lined with white cloth. The medium-height heel is rounded at sides and back, and squared-off at front. Although not technically a "stacked" heel, the layers can be seen. Maker's label sewn into lining at top: "Wichert / Shoe / Trade Mark / New York U.S.A." Retailer's gilt stamp on inside edge: "Norton's / Gainesville, Tex." Handwritten notation inside boot, just below upper edge: "36-1 36752 / 330".
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" Worn by Norma Tiemann at her marriage to Val L. Lehmann in Brenham, Texas in 1907.
Sunbonnet
Sunbonnet of off-white calico cotton with a tiny repeated print of three stylized leaves in brown. The brim of the hat is quilted in L-shaped rows of stitching and is very stiff from starch and stiffening material within it. The crown is gathered along the entire length of the seam where it attaches to the brim. The crown and tail are formed from a single piece of fabric, and the tail is stitched flat to the lower sides of brim. The neck is adjustable, having outer neck ties stitched to the lower corners of the brim on both sides. The chin ties are of the same fabric, with unfinished edges. The long tail on the bonnet indicates that it was used as a field bonnet. The TFC thanks Rebecca Jumper Matheson for her research on this object.
Hat
Little girl's Easter bonnet. Wired base with mushroom type top of black velvet and double ruffled brim of white lace. Small pink roses and green stems encircle hat above lace brim.
Boots
Pair of lady's boots or "High Button Shoes" of black and tan leather. The lower section of the shoes, designed with pointed toes, are of black leather. The upper sections, of tan leather, close along center front with laces, 17 holes high. Medium/high heels styled as a modified boulevard or Louis heel, with rounded sides and back, flaring to base, and with curved front section. Sole of black and tan leather. Stamped on sole: "TEDCO / Trade Mark" Stamped on lining: "435 72307 4" and "Tedco"
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