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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.
Dickey
Dickey of cotton eyelet, center front button closure with placket, high collar neckline, ends just below armscye.
Red leather pumps
Pair of lady's dancing pumps of red kid leather. The shoes, designed with gently pointed toes, are of soft red fine kid leather leather with a square-ended flap at vamp/instep, and applied red satin bow at vamp. The inner sole of the shoe is a dark red quilted satin. The low heels are styled as a modified boulevard or Louis XV heel, (1") with rounded sides and back, flaring to base, and straight across at front. Heels covered with matching leather. Sole of black leather at heel and tan on rest of shoe. Stamped in sole on one shoe: "2", on other: "4". Measurements: Length: 26 cm Width: 8cm Height: 8cm Heel: 2.5cm (1") high on axis w/cap
Petticoat
Long white/Ivory cotton tulle combination petticoat with narrow ruffled hem. V-necked, sleeveless. Long torso with gathered flounce starting below hips which dips slightly in back. Probably part of net dress ensemble. Size 10-12
Leather boots
Pair of lady's boots of black leather and wool broadcloth. The "high button shoes" are designed with pointed toes gently rounded at tips. The lower part, including vamp, are of black leather. The upper part is of black wool broadcloth edged at scalloped top with black leather, and with black leather accent band running from heel partly up the back of the boot. The boots lace up along the front with 20 holes. Lined at top with reddish/orange fabric, the body of the shoe lined in white fabric. High heels are rounded at sides and back, flaring slightly to base, and curved at front. Black leather soles. Stamped notation inside: "3 1/2 B R251" L: 24 cm W: 7 cm H: 27 cm Heel: 6 cm / 2.5 in.
Leather riding boots
Pair of lady's riding boots of black/dark brown leather. The "high button shoes" are designed with pointed toes gently rounded at tips, the boots lace up along the back with 12 holes/hooks. Lined in white fabric. High heels are rounded at sides and back, flaring slightly to base, and curved at front. Black leather soles. Styled after Mexican type. Modified Louis XV heel. Size 3B Hand-written note: "3-13 / 38405 / 413" Retailer's label stamped in gilt, mostly illegible: "STEPINSHU" Portland, Oregon Brand stamped in gilt: "STEPINSHU / Trade Mark / Pat. Applied" Stamped in sole: "WICHERT" L: 22 cm W: 7 cm H: 21 cm Heel: 5 cm / 2 in.
Combination petticoat
Combination petticoat of cotton with lace inserts running vertically as gores from round gathered neckline to drop waist, ruffled and gathered tiers with lace at bottom hem, pink ribbons at neckline and drop waist, sleeveless.
Opera cape
Opera Cape. Cream satin cape thickly lined, flaring from shoulder yoke with double-pleats in the back. Long shawl collar of white fox fur. Floor-length and trimmed with eleven bands of gold braid in scallops. Trimmed with braid and fur. Size 12
Leather shoes
Pair of lady's shoes of black leather. The shoes, designed as oxford style shoes with pointed toes, are of black leather which close along center front with laces, 6 holes high. High heels styled as a modified boulevard or Louis heel, with rounded sides and back, flaring to base, and with curved front section. Heels covered with matching leather. Sole of black leather. There are no marks or labels on the shoes. Measurements: Length: 27.5 cm Width: 10cm Height: 13cm Heel: 5.5cm (2 1/4") high on axis w/cap
Velvet shoes
Shoes of gray velvet. Strap with bow and silver buckle; stacked heel Measurements: Length: 23 cm Width: 12cm Height: 10.5cm Heel: 3.75cm (1 3/4") high on axis w/cap
Combination petticoat
Combination petticoat of white cotton batiste, round wide neckline gathered with pink ribbon through whitework openings, sleeveless, embroidery on bodice, waistline defined by vertical pin tucks from under bust to hips, pink ribbon detail at knee length, lace scalloped hem.
Leather pumps
Pair of pumps of black leather. Shoes with pointed toes, and cut-work on the vamp which is outlined and embellished with small bronze/copper colored beads. Small circular holes edged with beading at sides. 2" high modified Louis or cuban heels. Stamped inside with retailer's mark: "Marshall Field & Co / Chicago" L: 26 cm W: 8 cm H: 13 cm Heel: 5 cm / 2 in.
Leather boots
Pair of lady's boots or "High Button Shoes" of black calf leather. The shoes, designed with pointed toes, close along center front with laces, 19 holes high. High heels styled as a modified thick boulevard or Louis heel, with rounded sides and back, tapering slightly to base, and with curved front section. Sole of black leather. Stamped on lining: "355 31769" L: 25.5 cm W: 7.5 cm H: 26.5 cm Heel: 5 cm / 2 in.
Boots
Pair of lady's boots or "High Button Shoes" of tan calf leather and tan cloth (canvas?). The shoes, designed with pointed toes, close along center front with laces, 19 holes high. Lower section of shoes are of tan leather, embellished with tiny holes along stitching lines and in scrolling motifs at toe-boxes. Upper parts of shoes are of heavy tan fabric, likely canvas. 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 tan leather. Stamped on lining: "16 0 21632X" L: 25 cm W: 7 cm H: 28.5 cm Heel: 6.5 cm / 2.5 in.
High button boots
Pair of lady's boots or "High Button Shoes" of light blue leather and yellow suede. The lower section of the shoes, designed with pointed toes, are of pale blue polished leather. The upper sections, of yellow suede, close along sides with small mother of pearl(?) buttons, 12 buttons 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. Thin silver-colored metal edge/band just above cap of heel. Sole of tan leather. Handwritten inside: "242 / G3064" L: 23.5 cm W: 7cm H: 25.5 cm Heel: 6 cm / 2.25 in.
Spats
Pair of tan felt spats. Interior leather welting; original tan plastic buttons; embossed in gold. "Made in England" inside each spat
Beaded handbag
Chatelaine bag of faceted jet beads in circular pattern. Ornate silver figural frame and circular ornate twist tab closure; plain on back. Fabric back and lining. Looped fringe of self. Large linked metal chain and hook in ornate figure of a woman (Athena?). No labels or markings. Measurements: 14 cm in diameter
Mesh purse
Purse of German or French silver mesh with scalloped fringe. Ornate silver frame in pentagon shape with blue cabochons at hinged ball twist closure; linked chain handle. Initialed "E. E." on inside of frame at closure. Measurements: 15.5 cm across base of frame; 17 cm from bottom of frame to bottom center, excluding fringe.
Leather boots
Ladies lace-up boots of black leather with whole vamp and pointed toe. Medium high tapered stacked heel; round cord laces. Light broguing. Stamp on sole: "McElroy-Sloan / Vassar / Shoe Co."
Leather shoes
Ladies shoes of white kid leather with matching leather bow trim at throat. Low knock-on heel.
Boots
Ladies front-lace boots of fawn leather with decorative brocade fabric top.
Oxford shoes
Ladies dress oxfords of pearled black leather with Louis heel. Brown ¾” silk ribbon laces. Fabric label inside left shoe: "The / Henry H. Tuttle Co. / Boston" White oval leather size/style number(?) label inside shoe: "2 1/2 B / 92137 / 5728" Sole stamped: "Tuttle"
Crochet purse
Purse of dark red crocheted cotton in rectangular shape with flap closure. Pattern is filet crochet and double crochet stripes; crocheted ring attached by chain crochet strings. Five crocheted egg-shaped bobbles attached by chain-crocheted strings. Measurements: Width 2 1/4" x Height 4"
Alligator handbag
Handbag of brown alligator with two feet attached to front face; stiffened ridge along center and smooth sides. Single contoured handle with brass fasteners. Inverted rectangular frame. Closure consists of two slides at ends with center slide and pull tab. Leather lined with inner accessory pocket. No labels.
Alligator coin purse
Change purse made from an alligator foot. Flap closure with snap and attached silver chain. No labels.
Satin shoes
Pair of white satin ladies' shoes. Styled with pointed-toes, the white satin upper has tabs that extend across the instep to form closure. 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: "Sanger Bros. / Dallas & Waco." Maker's code stamped inside: "35 - 2 36463" Stamped on sole: "35 - / 2" Measurements: Length: 24.5 cm. Width: 7.5 cm. Height: 11 cm. Heel: 4.5 cm. (1 3/4") high on axis with cap.
Canvas shoes
Woman's white canvas pumps. Designed with slightly pointed toes and a rounded edge at the vamp; single strap across the instep secured with a circular glass button with steel shank (button missing on right shoe). Canvas-covered heel shaped as a modified Cuban heel, rounded at sides and back, curved at front, and tapering slightly to base. Sole of leather, originally white/pale, worn to brown. No designer's or retailer's labels. Stamped inside of each: "455 .199 59 [star] / D8083 82566" Measurements: Length: 25 cm. Width: 8 cm. Height: 10 cm. Heel: 4 cm. (1 1/2") high on axis with cap.
Evening shoes
Evening shoes of red silk satin. Designed with a rounded toe and three straps across vamp which lace with red silk cord (disintegrated). Toe box with floral embroidery in red with decorative twisted fabric band across top. Edges of upper and straps edged off-white leather(?); self-covered 2" modified Louis heel. Mostly illegible stamp inside. Measurements: Length 27cm. Width 7cm. Height 12cm. Heel 5cm, 2in.
Reticule purse
Reticule of brown silk covered with multicolored glass beads in floral design with matching ball and fringe tassel as trim. Closure of brown crochet with dark brown twisted cord drawstring. Lined in brown silk with one slip pocket and rose ribbon border. Measurements: 23 cm from top of bag to center point at bottom of bag; 13.5 cm across middle of bag; 7cm tassel.
Alligator handbag
Handbag of brown alligator skin with circular design of stiffened ridges on the center front face. Inverted rectangular frame. Contoured handle now missing. Brass fixtures with slide-lock opening and pull tab. Lining of leather with large slip pocket. No labels. Measurements: Width: 12 1/4" Height:6 1/2" Depth: 2 1/4"
Crochet purse
Purse of hand-crocheted ivory silk with carved ivory or bone frame. Scalloped edges. Snap closures at outside edges of frame. Double silk cord string handle. Ivory white satin lining, slip pocket. No labels. Measurements: Length of ivory frame 17.5 cm; purse is 16.5 cm from base of frame to bottom and 23.5 cm across widest part.
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