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Paper dress

Description: Young girl's party dress of yellow heavy crepe paper over white cotton(?). “Paper dress” is knee-length, sleeveless, with rounded neckline and wide straps. A-line under-layer of white cotton is overlaid by 7 wide horizontal tiers of yellow heavy crepe paper “petals”. Center-back opening with single tiny circular white button at neckline. No labels visible in garment.
Date: 1915/1925

Tuxedo shirt

Description: Man's tuxedo shirt of white cotton. Banded neckline for detachable collar. Bib front with two buttonholes for studs. Center back button closure of one button at waist. Sleeves have been removed. Maker's label: Manhattan / Trade Mark / Short Bosom b & c) Sleeves to tuxedo shirt have been detached from shirt. Long sleeves with vents and French cuffs.
Date: 1915/1925
Creator: Manhattan Shirt Co.

Brassiere

Description: Brassiere of black silk damask, floral lace, and tulle; wide band of leaf damask with bust of top layer of lace and under layer of tulle; 1/2" straps of black ribbon; hook and eye closure at center-back; lingerie-style.
Date: 1915/1919

Detachable collar

Description: Three button-hole, pointed, linen detachable collar in window pane jacquard design. Size 15 1/4. Stamped on interior: "Trade Mark / Ide Silver Collars" "Caxton / Geo. P. Ide & Co. / U.S.A" "Linocord Buttonholes / Reg. US Pat. Off. / 4506"
Date: 1910/1919
Creator: George P. Ide & Co.

Picture Hat

Description: Picture hat of black velvet with domed crown and wide brim edged in black satin. Hatband of pleated black satin. Bright green ostrich feathers on left side of crown. Lined in pink fabric. Designer's label: "Mae Kelley / Exclusive Hand Made Hats / Whittier, Calif." Retailer's label: "Yvonne / Hats / California"
Date: 1910
Creator: Kelley, Mae
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