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Gloves
Pair of ladies' gloves. The "hands" are of pale brown with white fabric, possibly a silk/cotton blend. Seamed on inside, they have 3 darts on back of each hand done with dark brown stitching. At wrist on each side is a v-shaped extension which joins to the "cuff", which is of light brown cotton with yellow tones. The scalloped edges of the "cuff" and semi-circular sections on the back of each are piped in dark brown fabric. The "cuffs" are styled as a wrap dress, with an overlap at back of wrist. The overlap has a single cylindrical button of black plastic designed to appear carved with three notches in the side revealing pale green/yellow below and at ends. Manufacturer's tag inside gloves: "Kayser, 52 * Reg / Made in Germany / 6"; Stamped in lining by tag: "Kayser 52". The gloves are accompanied by the original paper care tag: "WASH / GLOVES / ON HANDS / Use almost cool / water and a pure / mild soap. We re- / commend PALM- / OLIVE BEADS. Do / not rub. After wash- / ing take gloves off / rinse thoroughly in / cold water. Pull / lengthwise wrap / and squeeze in / towel. Then stretch / into shape and / leave to dry / KAYSER / The Name on every pair / Made in Germany / Trade Marks / Rege Krussig."
Golden Gate Bridge
The view is of the length of the bridge.
Golden Gate Bridge
The view is of the length of the bridge. Details of one end are clearly visible.
Golden Gate Bridge
The view is from the bridge and cars as well as pedestrians are shown. One of the vertical towers is clearly shown as are the many suspension cables running the length of the bridge.
Golden Gate Bridge
The view is perpendicular to the length of the bridge and is but a detail of the cables and one of the towers. Beyond the bridge, in the background, the city of San Francisco is seen.
Golden Gate Bridge
The view is of one of the lamps that lights the pedestrian walkway along the length of the bridge.
Golden Gate Bridge
The view is of the pedestrian walkway and two of the lights running alongside the railing.
Golden Gate Bridge
The view is of one of the lights running along the roadway of the suspension bridge.
Rockefeller Center, Wall Relief, Dancers
The wall relief depicts dancers and a guiding force or choreographer.
Rockefeller Center, RCA Building, Wall Relief, Progress
A horse, Pegasus, an eagle and a woman are depicted in this wall decoration above one of the doors.
Rockefeller Center, RCA Building, Wall Relief detail
The view is of a decorative set of panels installed above an entryway. The view here is a close detail of the relief carving and the colors.
Rockefeller Center, RCA Building, Wall Relief detail
The view is of a decorative panel installed above one of the entries. The style is Art Deco and the colors are pink, yellow and blue. The carved stone is in low relief and the figures depict industriousness.
Rockefeller Center, RCA Building, Wall Relief detail
The low relief depicts the silhouette of a ship on stylized waves with stars in the sky. The colors are black, yellow and green.
Rockefeller Center, RCA Building, Wall Relief detail
The low relief decoration depicts four men of different nationalities. The colors are green, gold and a deep rose pink.
Rockefeller Center, RCA Building, Wall Relief detail
The close view of the decorative panel shows a stylized eagle and a native wearing headdress. The colors are bold and the lines are angular.
Rockefeller Center, RCA Building, Wall Relief detail
The detail of the decorative panel depicts a lion and an African man in profile. The designs are angular and boldly colored with pink, blue and gold with pierced stone gives the appearance of a black background.
Rockefeller Center
The view is into the plaza from an angled view. The green rooftops are visible.
Empire State Building
The view is raking skyward and shows the spire, transmission lines and antennae.
Empire State Building
The view is of people on the observation deck at the eighty-fifth floor and detail of the exterior facade.
Rockefeller Center
The carved design above an entryway depicts the winged god Mercury and is painted gold.
Rockefeller Center
One facade is shown with its large gold relief decoration and the additional sculpted piece above the door. At the top of the building also seen is etched into the surface of the facade more decoration in the Art Deco style.
Rockefeller Center
The door sculpted in relief depicts Paris and New York above the figures of Poetry, Beauty and Elegance.
Rockefeller Center
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Radio City Music Hall at Rockefeller Center
The view is of the corner of the Radio City Music Hall with a large banner advertising the Lion King.
Radio City Music Hall at Rockefeller Center
The view is of the corner of the theater building with a partial view of a banner advertising the Lion King. Three roundels can be seen on the side of the building.
Rockefeller Center
The view is of a door with ten incised images, five on each side, depicting various industries and above the door an elaborate relief carving.
Empire State Building
The view is of the building at some distance with the lower levels obscured by other building in the area.
Empire State Building
The view is raking skyward along one of the building's four facades.
Empire State Building
The view is of the uppermost portion of the skyscraper including the spire. The Art Deco details are visible as well at the base of the spire.
Rockefeller Center
The view is of tall buildings in New York City and depicts the view into a plaza area with many flags displayed.
Rockefeller Center
The view shows the sunken plaza area with the facade of a building and the decorative details at the top of the building.
Rockefeller Center
The view is of the exterior of a building and its decoration at the top edge.
British Coat of Arms at Rockefeller Center, New York
The view is of the British Coat of Arms hung above an entryway at Rockefeller Center in New York City.
Rockefeller Center
The depiction is of one of the entryways and its plaza with a large sculpture of a standing figure, Atlas, holding several orbs on a common pivotal point.
Rockefeller Center
A facade is depicted with the plaza and the panels of Art Deco designs above an entryway.
Rockefeller Center, RCA Building, Wall Reliefs
The set of decorative relief designs on the exterior facade of the office building symbolize internationalism, industry and progress.
Rockefeller Center, RCA Building, Wall Reliefs
This detail view of the decorative relief panels depicts strength, industry and internationalism. They are Art Deco in style and boldly polychromatic in golds, pinks, black, white and blue.
Evening dress
Evening dress of matelassé ivory rayon. Bias cut. High waist with starburst shaped tucks between breasts and where waist joins skirt. Deep U-shaped neckline with halter straps around back of neck and forming bands under the arms; shoulder straps. Center back closure of self-covered buttons and loops. Full length with slight train.
Chauffer's Uniform Greatcoat
Man's chauffeur's uniform greatcoat of black wool with black astrakhan (3 day old lamb) fur collar. The full-length overcoat is double-breasted, with long sleeves and a flap pocket at each hip. Torso lined in heavy brown muton. Maker's label inside pocket, part printed, part filled in by hand: "Lexington / National Tailoring Co., Inc / Better quality uniforms / 851 Lexington Ave., N.Y. / Name: John Forsythe / Date: 10/31/34 No.: 9622" NRA "Blue Eagle" label inside pocket Stamped on inner side of lining: "Taskinlamb"
Skimmer
Skimmer hat of straw and silk. The skimmer, or boater style hat has a low woven straw crown with flat top. Around the crown is a matching woven straw ribbon edged in brown silk, with a bow at back. The wide, flat brim is of woven straw, covered with brown silk matching the trimming of the band on the crown. The silk covering is quilted in a pattern of concentric bands with running wavy lines. The crown and underside of the brim are unlined, with a black grosgrain ribbon inner hatband at base of crown. Extending from the inner hatband are two panels of brown silk, forming a chin-strap with black cord knot fastener. A small "F" is stitched to inner hatband to indicate the front of the hat. Maker's label sewn to inner hatband: "Paris / Maynor Hats / New York".
Silk dress
Dress of gold metallic silk. Sleeveless; full-length; the hem curves up gently in front; slim silhouette; high neckline in front which drops to the waist in back; a red velvet sash starts at the back shoulder and drops to the waist where it forms a bow and hangs down to the hem.
Silk dress
Square and floral printed green silk daytime dress; short-sleeved; triangle cutouts on collar
Evening dress
Evening dress of pink pearl-tone heavy silk crepe; draped; left side has a narrow shoulder strap; right side has the drape rolled and stitched onto the shoulder strap; full-length; the drape wraps around the hips of the dress and snaps onto the dress at the waistline; snaps closing the dress are hidden under drape; the right side of the hem flows up into the roll on the right shoulder. Label on front side seam: A Registered Original Design with Fashion Originators Guild Label above snaps: 370NM371/ muted pink full-length evening gown/ Neiman-Marcus/ Designer: unknown.
Dress and cape
A) Evening dress of off white crepe. Shirring at bustline; fitted waist; shirring at front hip; sheer pleated chiffon at front and back. B) Cape of off white chiffon with white fur trim.
Ceremonial skirt
Ceremonial Skirt of ochre-orange cotton with purple stripes and metallic thread. One piece of fabric sew into a floor-length tube, with tripes running horizontally. Textile created on a backstrap loom, design motifs hand embroidered with couched metallic threads, with decorative band of densely-embroidered geometric motifs at the bottom hem.
Pants
Man's Pantalones (Pants). Handwoven back strap loomed in cotton. White with purple stripes about 1/2" wide. Hand embroidered cotton design motifs at lower leg. Hand-stitched construction.
Felt hat
Hat of black felt. The crown is designed as a shallow dome with front hatband of wide black velvet ribbon with a large bow. Wide circular brim turns up at back and is secured with two wide vertical bands of same black velvet ribbon. Unlined; headband of black grosgrain ribbon. Elastic band for securing hat to head.
Evening cape
Evening cape of red velvet with tiers of self ruffles from top to bottom graduating larger toward bottom. Fully lined; hook and eye closure at center front neckline with red velvet tie. Full length. Retailer's label: "Neusteter's / Denver"
Brassiere
Brassiere of black lace over black tulle; 1/2" black ribbon straps, button and elastic fastening at back; tiny pink satin flower with leaves at center-front.
Dinner dress
Dinner dress. Black floral pattern lace over beige lining; long sleeves and floor-length; V-neck; center front ribbon accent (used as belt?)
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