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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

Pouch purse

Description: Pouch purse of ivory cotton with red trim at top and bottom and red piping at seams. Covered in floral embroidery. Rectangular shape. Zipper closure across top with wooden ring attached to zipper pull. Lined in ivory crepe silk with sidewall slip pockets at each side. No labels. Measurements: 19 cm x 12 cm x 4 cm at center of bottom
Date: 1925/1935

Beaded purse

Description: Handbag of multicolored (predominantly blue) beads in abstract design. Curved brass frame trimmed with mother of pearl, garnets, and aquamarine or topaz with scalloped bottom. Looped beaded fringe; double chain handle attached to two small lion chain supports; balled, plunger type closure. Blue silk lining with two interior pockets. Measurements: 18 cm from center of frame to bottom of fringe; 17 cm across base of purse.
Date: 1920/1929

Velvet purse

Description: Miniature purse in circular shape of rhinestone mesh. Angled brass frame trimmed in rhinestones with ball twist closure. Braided brass wire handle. Deteriorated cream colored faille lining. No labels. Measures 10 cm in diameter.
Date: 1920/1929

Reticule bag

Description: Drawstring reticule of ocher or gold-toned crochet trimmed with transparent iridescent purple glass beads.Trimmed with two tiers of looped fringe at top and three tiers on lower half with lattice-like design around middle and looped tassel at bottom. Chain drawstring through metal loops. Unlined. Measurements: 17 cm excluding fringe, 11 cm width.
Date: 1920/1929

Reticule purse

Description: Drawstring reticule of blue silk covered with strings of cobalt glass beads with five tiers of ultramarine bead loops. Beaded tassel at bottom consisting of sphere of ultramarine beads and tassel of cobalt blue bead loops. Opening of bag edged in purple silk and lined in blue silk. Opening with doubled blue cord through five small rings of blue painted wood(?). Tag inside bag: Made in / Czecho Slovakia
Date: 1920/1930

Reticule purse

Description: Drawstring reticule of dark brown glass beads on brown crochet. Trimmed with three tiers of looped, beaded fringe and looped, beaded tassel. Velvet ribbon drawstring with crocheted loops. Lined in brown cotton. Measurements: 16 cm across top; 25.5 cm from top to bottom, excluding tassel.
Date: 1920

Clutch purse

Description: Clutch purse in envelope style of slate blue and white fine cording. Silver circular closure. Lined in slate blue moire; two slip pockets. Contains envelope style change purse of matching blue moire lined in ivory faille. Stamped inside: Made in France
Date: 1920/1939

Reticule purse

Description: Reticle bag of aqua, brown and steel fine beads in geometric pattern. Twisted and looped fringe of self. Replacement drawstring closure of light brown velvet. Lined in cream-colored silk. Original beaded drawstring inside bag. No labels. Measurements: 15.5 cm from top of bag to bottom center; 14 cm across.
Date: 1920/1930
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