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Cotton blouse

Description: 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 … more
Date: 1915/1919

Cotton nightgown

Description: 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.
Date: 1910/1915

Cotton petticoat

Description: Petticoat of white cotton, waistband, full length, with lace and whitework near hem.
Date: 1910

Cotton petticoat

Description: White cotton petticoat, full length, tiers of lace and self from hemline to knee length, unlined.
Date: 1915

Cotton petticoat

Description: 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.
Date: 1912

Cream silk booties

Description: (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
Date: 1915/1925

Cream silk booties and stockings

Description: (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
Date: 1915/1925

Cream tabbard

Description: Vest/dickey/tabard of cream colored net/lace. Large square neck line. Sides fully open. No sleeves. Trimmed in lace edging. To be worn over plain dress. Size 12.
Date: 1914

Crochet purse

Description: Drawstring purse of silver thread crochet with circle and flower tatted lace appliqués. Near top of purse on front and back are sewn-on single metal rings and evidence of second lost ring where the top border may have been folded down and attached to the purse to form drawstring insert. Lined in pink silk satin. Closure of two silver braided drawstrings at sides. Measurements: 21 cm from top to point of bottom; 15 cm wide.
Date: 1915/1925

Crochet reticule

Description: Drawstring reticule of ivory silk thread crochet with rose motif in center on front and back. Eleven acorn-shaped balls of self as trim on hem and four on drawstring. Single, long, twisted rope handle. Unlined. No labels. Measurements: 43 cm including ball; 29 cm across widest part of purse
Date: 1918

Crocheted reticule

Description: Small oval reticule of open weave crochet with bell and drop shaped dangles. Unlined.
Date: 1910/1919

Dance Pumps

Description: Pair of lady's dance pumps in white satin. The shoes are of white satin with large bow at vamp and a second bow on the strap which buttons across instep of each shoe. Low/flat heels. White leather insole, and sides lined with white fabric. Retailer's stamp on sole: "S.G. Maddox / Weatherford, Texas." Stamped inside: "4 D 520"
Date: 1910/1914

Dinner Dress

Description: Dress of purple silk brocade and white lace bodice.
Date: 1910/1919

Dinner Dress

Description: Late afternoon/dinner dress of mauve purple silk velvet with lace and beading.
Date: 1911

Dinner Gown

Description: Evening/dinner gown of ivory silk crepe decorated with lace, embroidery, and artificial flowers.
Date: 1913

Drawstring purse

Description: Drawstring purse in columns of horizontal rows of blue glass beads on blue crochet. Heather blue woven cord drawstring trimmed with four beaded balls and looped fringe tassels. Unlined. Measurements: 13 cm from top, excluding drawstring loops. 20 cm at widest part of body of purse.
Date: 1910/1919

Dress

Description: Dress. Bodice of vertically striped blue and black satin with short sleeves in black. Shallow v-neck trimmed with band of gold net ribbon which continues down center of back to waist. Bodice has black band just below bust line as "hem". Below this hem is pleated sash of blue and black striped materials at raised waistline, and a second band of the striped material running vertically from below "hem" to under top tier of skirt. Mid-calf-length black skirt with two vertical tiers of long box … more
Date: 1914

Embellished hat

Description: Late day hat with wide brim of black lace on wire frame with gold thread lace around edge. Crown of faux black fur/fur felt. Trimmed at front with gold thread lace and ostrich feathers. Lined in black silk. Retailer label: Le Chapeau / Français / Sanger
Date: 1910/1919

Ensemble

Description: Chinese ensemble of blue silk with multi-colored embroidery. A) Jacket/Bodice. Knee-length, A-line, standing collar, long sleeves with white cuffs embroidered with scenes of Chinese people in various situations. Center front opening with black frogs fastened with spherical gold buttons. Wide band at collar and part of front opening, and hem with embroidery of figures on brown ground. Field of jacket with large multi-colored embroidered flowers and butterflies. B) Pants. Matching. Drawstring … more
Date: 1911/1930

Evening Coat

Description: Evening coat of cream/ecru wool with beige velvet accents and braided cream cord trim. Full length; center front opening with single hook & eye closure. Wide, 3/4 length dolman sleeves with velvet cuffs. Silk cord in scroll and chain pattern outlined front, sleeves and back to waist. Two inside pockets; ivory silk lining.
Date: 1910

Evening coat

Description: Evening jacket of ivory of Battenburg cotton lace. 3/4 sleeves; knee length. Open front with two large lace flowers and hanging tassels; black velvet ties stem from the flowers and close with two hook & eyes. Matching black velvet sewn into neck edge. Embroidered retailer's(?) label at inside back neckline: "J. Hook / Detroit / Mich."
Date: 1910

Feathered hat

Description: 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… more
Date: 1913

Felt cowboy-style hat

Description: Hat of light tan felt in cowboy style. Black grosgrain trim around brim and as hatband. Headband of brown leather; unlined.
Date: 1910/1919

Formal slippers

Description: 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)
Date: 1913/1916
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