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Beaded dress
Dress of ivory chiffon with drop waist and grey lined bead embellishment; skirt has a beaded panel overlay with chevron hem; dress is sleeveless and fabric is gathered and pleated at top shoulder seam; round neckline.
Cotton blouse
Blouse of white handkerchief linen with hand embroidery and lace inserts. Long sleeves slightly full from shoulder, narrow band buttoning at wrist. Embroidery and square lace inserts on front, back, upper sleeves and cuffs. Collar with inset lace bands and edged with lace. Size 12
Paper dress
Young girl's party dress of yellow heavy crepe paper over white cotton(?). “Paper dress” is knee-length, sleeveless, with rounded neckline and wide straps. A-line under-layer of white cotton is overlaid by 7 wide horizontal tiers of yellow heavy crepe paper “petals”. Center-back opening with single tiny circular white button at neckline. No labels visible in garment.
Undershirt
Ivory colored. horizontally ribbed knit. cotton. wool and rayon. summer weight undershirt. Adjustable. high rounded neckline with embroidered drawstring casing. Cotton ribbon drawstring that ties centerfront. Lapped centerfront placket opening to bustlevel with three tailored buttonholes and round. ivory. buttons as the closures. Long set-in sleeves with overcast serged cuffs. Hip-length shell with serged hem. All seams are overcast. Label stitched inside centerback. below neckline casing.
Union suit
Ivory colored. horizontally ribbed knit. cotton, wool and rayon. Summer weight union suit. Tank-style neckline with bound edges and shoulder straps. Adjustable front neckline with cotton drawstring that ties above the left breast. Thigh-length legs with overcast serge hems. Lapped. Open crotch access. One piece construction with overcast serge seams. Label stitched inside center back. below neckline.
Cotton blouse
Midi blouse of white cotton duck. sailor-style. hip-length, with placketed slashed neckline. square sailor collar and full-length set-in sleeves. The neckline placket is applied to the outside of the blouse giving a yoke-like effect. The wide sailor collar is accented with three rows of white cotton twill ribbon. The sleeves gather slightly into wide placketed cuffs. The cuffs are accented with three rows of white cotton twill ribbon. The cuffs are secured with two tailored buttonholes and two mother-of-pearl buttons. Left breast slash pocket. Turned hem. No label.
Linen shirtwaist
Blouse of white linen; long sleeves; standing collar; side pocket.
Linen afternoon dress
Afternoon dress of ecru linen. One piece with waistline slightly higher than normal. "Magyar" type sleeves, Russian influence in off-center detailing, high square neck. Ankle length "plain, sensible corselet" skirt. Trimmed with soutache embroidery.
Riding habit
Riding Habit. A) Jacket of brown wool; green lining; Full sleeves B) Bloomers/pants of brown wool.
Feathered hat
Hat of white felt fur. The domed crown is almost totally covered by ostrich feathers, dyed pale green with violet edges. The brim turns up at ends and supports lavish embellishments consisting of artificial flowers of various colors of velvet, more dyed ostrich feathers, and a violet silk taffeta bow. The crown and brim, under the added decorations, is covered in a fine black net/veiling which extends under the brim and into the inside of the crown. The crown is unlined, showing the fur. Maker's paper label partially preserved, attached inside crown: "[Monogram mark RAC(?)] / New York". Label also lists style, "Anita", and price of $4.00. Measurements, without feathers: 33 cm. front to back; 33 cm. side to side; 14 cm. from top of crown to lowest point of brim.
Red petticoat
Petticoat of deep mauve or pink-red silk brocade with half-moon design, bias bands, ruffle at hem, black drawstring ties. Size: Small (waist adjustable)
Black silk petticoat
Petticoat of black silk taffeta. Full length with waistband of black cotton with white pin dots (probably not original). 26" waist.
Chemise
Black silk/crepe de chine chemise with wide neck cut low in back, ribbon runs through lace insertion over shoulders. Round arm holes, long narrow legs buttoning down the back. All over design of lace insertion. Trim = lace and ribbon Size 12
Union suit
Ivory colored. horizontally ribbed knit. cotton, wool and rayon. Summer weight union suit. Tank-style neckline with bound edges and shoulder straps. Adjustable front neckline with cotton drawstring that ties above the left breast. Thigh-length legs with overcast serge hems. Lapped. Open crotch access. One piece construction with overcast serge seams. Label stitched inside center back. below neckline.
Summer-weight undershirt
Ivory colored. horizontally ribbed knit. cotton. wool and rayon. summer weight undershirt. Adjustable. high rounded neckline with embroidered drawstring casing. Cotton ribbon drawstring that ties centerfront. Lapped centerfront placket opening to bustlevel with three tailored buttonholes and round. ivory. buttons as the closures. Long set-in sleeves with overcast serged cuffs. Hip-length shell with serged hem. All seams are overcast. Label stitched inside centerback. below neckline casing.
Chelsea boots
Man’s Chelsea style boots of black leather. Label: Hanan & Son
Men's boots
Men’s button-up boots of black leather with uppers resembling spats. Lightly brogued “bulldog toes”. Low stacked heel. Stamp inside neck of boot: "535 9246 D" Manufacturer's stamp on bottom of sole: "Peters / Black Diamond / Brand"
White muslin petticoat
Petticoat of white muslin, wide flounce of embroidery and tucks.
Black leather booties
Baby booties of black leather and canvas and 3 button closure; Baby shoe, in button boot style, upper of white canvas, vamp and heel of patent leather.
Black leather booties
Baby booties of black leather and canvas and 3 button closure; Baby shoe, in button boot style, upper of black leather, vamp and heel of patent leather, tassel at CF ankle.
Cream silk booties and stockings
(A,B) Baby booties of cream silk lined in flannel with fur at the ankle; mocassin-style with yellow rosebud on toe (C,D) Baby stockings of cream silk with crocheted trim with a drawstring ribbon woven through. Booties: 10 1/2cm length Socks: above ankle-length
Cream silk booties
(A,B) Baby booties of cream silk lined in flannel with fur at the ankle; moccassin-style with yellow rosebud on toe Booties: 10 1/2cm length Socks: above ankle-length
Wool shoes
Slippers of bright pink wool felt with flap of diamond patterned tan and pink felt; flower accent at toe cap (one missing); leather suede soles; 16cm length.
Cotton petticoat
Petticoat of white cotton. Full-length, with plain waistband. Side opening with two buttons, both now missing. Thin horizontal band of applied lace with "running square" design near knee-height. At bottom is an 8" deep ruffle of fabric with eyelet lace, laid over the hem of the dress, with a band of the "running square" lace at upper edge. Scalloped hand embroidery.
Linen petticoat
Off white linen long petticoat with 12" deep lace.
Cotton petticoat
White cotton petticoat, full length, tiers of lace and self from hemline to knee length, unlined.
Linen petticoat
Fine white handkerchief linen petticoat, with outer flounce of embroidered sections joined with lace bands and ruffle. 26" waist.
Pink satin petticoat
Pink satin petticoat orhalf slip with embroidered net ruffle.
Leather booties
Booties of purple cordovan leather with brown pearlized button closure; buttons have silver inlay in center; 12 1/2cm length.
Brown leather baby booties
Baby booties of brown leather with brown button closure; 12cm length.
Black leather booties
Booties of black leather with upper portion of white leather with black cut-out design and white pearlized buttons; 11 1/2cm length; baby booties.
Red leather ballet flats
Ballet flats of red leather with button close ankle strap; red silk accent bow on topline; 14cm length.
Leather boots
Boots of off-white leather with button up closure and 1" stacked wooden heel; canvas inner. Size for 6 year old boy (20 1/2cm long)
Child's shoes
Girls one button white soft kid "Mary Jane" shoes; white satin ribbon bow on buckle; leather soles. Size 7 1/2
Leather boots
Boots of black patent leather with white leather upper; white button closure; 3/8" heel. Size 4 1/2
Formal slippers
Flats of white leather with sequins around opening and on elastic strap; white canvas inner; leather soles; leather sole 16 1/2cm (child's size)
Baby booties
Baby booties of off-white linen with 2 button tab closure; buttons of white pearl; leather soles; size 2 (on tag)
Brown moccasins
Moccasins of brown leather with pink and white beads on toe cap. Leather ties; child size (16cm), 8 stamped inside.
Cotton petticoat
Petticoat of white cotton, waistband, full length, with lace and whitework near hem.
Corset
(a) Corset of silk pink brocade with ruched ribbon details; elastic garter belts (b) original Bon Ton box Information (from box): Average Figure Low Bust, 1079 (model #?) Pink Silk Broche, 30 (waist measurement?), Protected Tonge Perfected Front Lace, Non-Pinching O-I-C Clasp. Written in pencil on box: K. H. S. Wedding Corsets--Oct 17, 1918. Measurements: Waist: 30"
Silk nightgown
Nightgown of pale pink silk and floral tulle lace with under skirt of finely pleated chiffon; square neckline with 1 1/8" straps of silk ribbon; bodice is of lace with upper trimmed in silk; waistband of tulle set in pique stitch; mid-length skirt of lace with diamond insets that wrap around both sides of silk; 5" silk trim at hem with zig-zag where it attaches to lace; layer of pleated pink chiffon underneath; button closure at center-back bodice.
Nightgown
Night gown of white cotton, full length, round neckline gathered with a narrow satin ribbon, set-in elbow-length sleeves, whitework embroidery along neckline and bottom of sleeves, loose silhouette.
Cotton nightgown
Nightgown of off white cotton, full length with loose silhouette and gores at sides, short raglan sleeves with narrow lace inserts, hand made crochet lace trim at sleeves and round neckline gathered with light pink ribbon, whitework embroidery along neckline.
Dressing gown
Dressing gown of silk printed with geometric design of of light pink, light brown, off white, and black creating squares and diamonds, trimmed with wide bands of red silk at the center front opening and at sleeve cuffs, long set-in sleeves, open front, full length, unlined. Label: "Aco. N" in front of an eagle logo
Chemise
Chemise of white cotton with lace and embroidery on bodice, round neckline, sleeveless, natural waistline, tucking lace at lower skirt.
Nightgown and cap
Nightgown and nightcap of pink silk crepe and handmade pink crochet lace. Nightgown is full length, sleeveless, round gathered neckline with wide straps and yoke of open floral crochet lace from neckline to empire waist on front and back, trimmed with blue ribbon, wide tuck at bottom hemline. Nightcap in bonnet shape of very open crochet netting with floral crochet lace inserts framing the front and three-dimensional rosettes at bottom front sides, serving as weights for side.
Petticoat
White cotton combination petticoat with pink embroidery, lace trim and ribbon accents.
Lace vest
Vest/waistcoat/bolero of gold metallic lace, very brief with tassels in front. Probably made over from some other garment. Size 8?
Shirtwaist
Shirtwaist of ivory cotton net and lace. Wide falling collar; sleeveless; Center-front closure of hidden snaps. Hand made filet lace and hand corcheted Irish lace inserts and trim.
Nightgown
Nightgown of cotton batiste; ecru color; sleeveless; lace trim at neck and armholes; band of Irish crochet lace in front.
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