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Crochet reticule

Description: Reticule of crocheted gold metallic and cream thread. Drawstring closure of self with braided drawstring ending in two gold balls on each end. Pink satin faille lining. Round, structured base of same. No labels. Measurements: 15 cm in length, base 7.5 cm in diameter.
Date: 1920/1955

Clutch purse

Description: Clutch purse of beige with chain stitch and tiny antique opaque white beads. Rectangular brass frame with two jade colored cabochons at twist closure. Lined in cream colored satin with single elasticized pocket. No labels. Measurements: 14cm across frame; 12.5 cm in height.
Date: 1920/1929

Velvet hat

Description: Hat of gray velvet. The domed crown is made from six segments of gray velvet, sewn in bands extending from front to back. The brim of matching felt is set off-center to the crown, giving more brim in front. The front of the brim turns up somewhat and has an embellishment of long dark brown coque feathers extending along the brim from a dark brown velvet bow set on the underside of the brim. Lined in a bronze brown crepe with a headband of brown grosgrain ribbon. A small contrasting stitch on th… more
Date: 1928

Purse

Description: Purse of cream velvet with design in pearls and gold beads accented with flowers designed in wheat shaped beads. Gold metal frame outlined in pearls. Snap closure accented with pull tab of four pearl pendant drop. Finger ring handle on back. Lined in cream colored silk with single slip pocket and enclosed double-sided mirror. No labels. Measurements: 18 cm across widest part of purse; 11.5 cm in height.
Date: 1920/1929

Clutch

Description: Clutch style purse of brown leather and denim blue cording embellished with brass star on front face. Hidden snap closure of brass. Lined in blue moire with two slip pockets. Includes beveled mirror backed in matching blue moire; measures 3" x 2 1/4". Measurements: Width: 8 1/16" Height: 5 1/2" Depth: 1/2"
Date: 1920/1935

Handbag

Description: Knit purse of white, red and blue yarn in conch shape. Single handle of self. Closure of crocheted and knit ball and loop; loop passes through rings at base of handle. Lined in white kid leather. Tag: Made in France Measurements: 17 cm at widest part of purse; total height from top of handle to base of purse 27 cm.
Date: 1920

Cloche hat

Description: Cloche hat of blue-green velvet. An early example of the cloche hat, it has a narrow up-turned brim. All around the crown is floral decoration carried out in beading, appliqué, and embroidery with thin lines of gold thread sewn throughout. The edges of the brim are similarly decorated. Remains of silk lining. No labels. Measurements: 24 cm across at longest point; 22.5 cm across on narrow side; 15 cm high from base of brim to top of crown.
Date: 1923

Horsehair hat

Description: Hat of lavender horsehair overlaid with lace and velvet. The daytime hat has a high, domed crown of braided/woven horsehair. Around the sides of the crown is a band of pale lavender velvet overlaid with a band of dark blue velvet, which itself is partly overlaid by pale blue lace. Around the back of the crown is a band of pale blue velvet, a section of which is also at the base of the crown at the front of the hat. The brim is of the same horsehair, and stitched up in back to create the effect … more
Date: 1920/1929
Creator: Sanger Brothers

Straw cloche

Description: Cloche of rose straw. The high, rounded crown is of finely braided rose/pink colored straw. At one side is an appliqué in green, beige, peach, and brown of a stylized floral design in silk taffeta with colored straw detailing and outlines. Around the base of the crown is a segment of rose satin quilted with lines of copper and tan straw, turned up at front to form a brim and turned downwards at back. Lined in an iridescent red satin. No labels. Measurements: 17 cm. front to back; 24 cm. side t… more
Date: 1924

Straw cloche

Description: Cloche hat of burnt sienna-colored straw. The high domed crown of woven straw is decorated with flowers and leaves formed by embroidering and couching using fine brown and cream cloth rather than thread. The brown fabric flowers have beaded centers. The very narrow brim of matching straw is turned up at front, edged with brown fabric, and bound with dark golden yellow threads. Lined in fine black cloth through which can be seen the inner stitching of the "embroidery". No labels. Measurements: … more
Date: 1923

Hat

Description: Hat of burnt orange/rust colored straw. The domed crown is of finely woven burnt orange/rust colored straw with secondary horizontal bands of slightly larger strands woven into the base material. At its base, the crown curves in, under, down and out, creating a "mushroom" effect, with the main part of the crown as the "cap", and a smaller section of "stalk" below. The oval, asymmetric brim is of the same woven straw and creates a smaller brim in front. The brim is edged in coral colored silk. U… more
Date: 1920/1925

Velvet hat

Description: Hat in Renaissance inspired style of red purple/plum silk velvet. The hat has elements of a turban and beret. It is made with an oversized crown of velvet gathered, caught, and draped, pulling under and then back out to form a brim that does not extend as far as the billows of fabric from the crown. The fabric is embellished with running lines of matching chenille and clusters of silver-gray painted wooden beads. Lined in black satin. Retailer's label sewn inside crown: Pogue / Cincinnati Meas… more
Date: 1920

Cloche hat

Description: Cloche of chocolate brown felt. The hat has a domed crown of brown felt to which is applied segments of sienna red/brown velvet as appliqués, forming draping at sides. Unlined; inner brown grosgrain ribbon headband. No labels.
Date: 1925

Felt cloche

Description: Cloche hat of brown felt. The high, domed crown is of brown/mauve felt, pulled and gathered to create texture at top back. The brim of the same felt is narrow, curving down at sides and up at back. Around the base of the crown is a wide band of brown grosgrain ribbon, which passes through slots in the upturned back section of the brim. At the side of the hat, the ribbon is gathered slightly, and has three segments that extend forward around the crown, fanning upwards to partly cover the front o… more
Date: 1923
Creator: Amhat

Taffeta pouch

Description: Pouch of navy silk taffeta with rectangular metal frame in leaf motif. Single chain handle; flip knob closure matching frame with pull tab of matching fabric. Lined in blue silk with pink and gray floral ikat design; single elasticized slip pocket; deteriorating. Built-in coin purse of silk matching lining; arched frame with ball twist closure; lined in tan velvet. Measurements: 12.5 cm across top of frame; 23 cm long excluding tassel.
Date: 1920/1929

Ostrich purse

Description: a) Purse of brown ostrich leather with black leather topstitching on sides. Brass frame and flip clip closure with pull tab in intricate floral motif. Single handle has detached and is stored inside purse. Lined in brown leather with two patch pockets. Frame stamped: Patented / Oct. 5, 1959 - May 15, 1917 / July 23, 1918 Measurements: Width: 8" Height: 6 1/2" without handle Depth: 1" b) Wallet/coin purse of brown ostrich leather with snap closure on flap. Measurements: 3 1/2" x 2"
Date: 1920/1965

Evening pumps

Description: Evening pumps of silver floral brocade. Shoes designed with pointed toe. Square cut vamp. Strap secures with single mother of pearl button. Modified Louis heel covered in plain silver fabric. Inside partly lined in cream kidskin. Right shoe: Sanger Bros Left shoe: Laird, Schober & Co. / Philada. (rampant lion holding a shoe) Both shoes: 163; 18957 29 cm long 9 cm wide 13 cm high 6.5 cm (2 1/2 in) high heel on axis with cap
Date: 1925/1945
Creator: Laird, Schober & Co.

Maille handbag

Description: Clutch style handbag of black metal chainmail. Rectangular black enamel frame and ball twist closure. Attached chain with ring. Lining of black taffeta with one patch pocket. No labels. Measurements: Width: 6 3/4" Height: 3 1/4" Depth: 1/2"
Date: 1920/1980
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