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Bodice

Description: Bodice of black serge with dark green braided cord passementerie and jet bead applique. V-shaped neckline with black lace and ivory net dickey which closes on the right with 4 snaps. Ivory lace trim around collar and black lace around neckline and at cuffs. Long sleeves. Snaps on waistband for skirt (possibly not original to bodice and added at a later date). Center front closure of 4 hook & eyes snap at waistline; 4 non-functioning covered buttons trimmed with black bugle beads. Lined in brow… more
Date: 1899/1912

Graduation dress

Description: Graduation gown ensemble of ivory silk taffeta decorated with bands of pearls, glass beads and tucked beading. A) Fitted bodice. Front fullness below deep round yoke trimmed with beading. Yoke is constructed with horizontal and vertical pin tucks forming window pane/checkerboard pattern. High neck worn with neck ribbon. Epaulets over top of long cannon style sleeves with two sets of three pin tucks above elbow; pleated cuffs trimmed with matching beading. Hem of bodice is bordered with match… more
Date: 1899

Bonnet

Description: Child's sunbonnet of white cotton. Cotton streamer ties. Channel stitching and eyelet lace ruffle on stiffened visor/brim.
Date: 1898

Bonnet

Description: Child's sunbonnet of white cotton with eyelet brim, ruffles, apron. Rolled cording embellishment. Ties of self.
Date: 1898

Dress Ensemble

Description: Dress ensemble of green chiffon voile.
Date: 1898
Creator: Doucet, House of

Cape

Description: Ripple style waist-length cape of black wool felt with yoke of five rows of black satin ribbon and 6" middle tier of black lace. Ruffled stand-up collar of black silk gauze. Secures at center front neckline with two hook & eyes and ties of black satin ribbon. Unlined.
Date: 1897

Dress

Description: Dress of black silk matelassé. A) Fitted bodice of black silk matelassé with vestee of cream silk with lace appliqué trimmed in black and ivory braid in an Art Nouveau motif. High standing collar of lace appliqué matching vestee. Black velvet revers and trim at collar. Long sleeves with rolled back cuffs. Hook & eye closure at left of vestee. Vestee is lined in white polished cotton. Bodice is boned and lined in black polished cotton with center front hook & eye closure; 24" waist. B) Bustle-… more
Date: 1897

Girl's Fancy Dress

Description: Girl's fancy dress of beige silk satin with light green vertical stripes; satin ribbon flounces at hem, neckline, and sleeves. Large ruffle of net tulle with satin ribbon accents at the rounded neckline. Attached satin ribbon belt which forms three-looped bow in back. Short, puffed sleeves. Center back closure of hook & eyes. Slit pocket. Lined in cream colored organdy.
Date: 1897

Secession Building

Description: Overall view from S of the Secession Building. From the Nineteenth Century.
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Date: 1897/1898
Creator: Josef Maria Olbrich

Embellished gloves

Description: Gloves of pale cream leather with dark brown binding and snaps. Three lines of braid decoration on back of hand, 2 button length.
Date: 1896

Satin shoes

Description: Shoes of light brown silk. Slightly pointed with rounded toe. Strap of self fabric with button fastening on outside of foot. Stacked bell-bottom style heel. L: 22.5 cm W: 6 cm H: 9 cm Heel: 3.5 cm / 1 3/8 in.
Date: 1896

Shoes

Description: Shoes of ecru silk. Slightly pointed with rounded toe. Strap of self fabric across instep, fastening with button on outside of foot with rounded pearl-like glass button. 1 3/8" high Louis style heel.
Date: 1896

Cotton petticoat

Description: Petticoat of cotton; white; long; 6 horizontal tucks near hem; eyelet lace flounce at hem.
Date: 1895/1905

Crocodile handbag

Description: Handbag of brown crocodile with two feet attached to front face; stiffened ridge at 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.
Date: 1895/1905

Cross Strung Harp

Description: The harp is cross strung with much decoration.
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Date: 1895~

Embroidered child's shoes

Description: Chinese shoes of pale grey silk with multi-colored silk embroidered flowers; ankle strap with button closure; leather soles; canvas inner; 14cm length. Girl's shoes.
Date: 1895/1905

Embroidered shoes

Description: Pair of shoes of white silk damask with embroidery in green, blue, and pink. Around throat and upper edge is band of green embroidered pine cones(?)and scallop band. At toe is embroidered blossom in pale pink and blue, with trailing branches in greens with leaves in greens and buds in pinks and butterflies in greens, pinks, and browns. Along sides are similar embroidered branches, leaves, buds, and blossoms. Throatline of shoe with black banding. At point of throat is applied 3-dimensional flow… more
Date: 1895/1905

Felt hat

Description: Picture hat of dark green wool felt with wide brim, flat crown, and black silk taffeta bow.
Date: 1895/1900

Ivory petticoat

Description: Petticoat of ivory cotton muslin. Five panel; floor-length with slight train. Narrow waistband without closure. Applied gathered 4-1/2" ruffle at hem.
Date: 1895/1905

Lace-up boots

Description: Pair of boots or "High Button Shoes" of gray/silver lamé cloth. The shoes, designed with pointed toes rounded at the tips, lace closed along center front with laces 18 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. They are covered with the lamé fabric on the back and sides. The sole is of tan and brown leather, as is the cap on the heel. Shoes are lined in off-white cloth. Hand-written notation on inside lini… more
Date: 1895/1905

Leather booties

Description: Booties of brown leather with black wool upper with scalloped button closure; 12cm length.
Date: 1895/1905

Motoring goggles

Description: Motoring goggles. Leather(?) panel in "domino mask" shape; inset with two circular aluminum cylinders holding circular glass lenses. Plaited brown cord to secure to wearer's head. Possible replica. No marks or labels. Measurements: 8" long x 5" wide. Lenses 2" diam.
Date: 1895/1965

Mourning dress

Description: Mourning dress of black silk and lace in aesthetic style. Yoke has triangular shaped overlay of black lace trimmed with double rows of black silk ribbon and black lace ruffles on front and back. Attached gathered sash snaps at center back and has trailing, knotted end. Demi-gigot sleeves with lace overlay from wrist to elbow. Watteau back; slightly trained. Closes at center front with three hidden buttons and five hooks & eyes on yoke; partially attached lining of gray cotton that closes with t… more
Date: 1895/1899
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