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Afternoon Dress
Afternoon or dinner ensemble of ivory Irish crochet lace.
Alligator coin purse
Change purse made from an alligator foot. Flap closure with snap and attached silver chain. No labels.
Alligator handbag
Handbag of brown alligator skin with circular design of stiffened ridges on the center front face. Inverted rectangular frame. Contoured handle now missing. Brass fixtures with slide-lock opening and pull tab. Lining of leather with large slip pocket. No labels. Measurements: Width: 12 1/4" Height:6 1/2" Depth: 2 1/4"
Alligator handbag
Handbag of brown alligator with "stiffened spine" ridges on center front. Single contoured handle with brass fasteners; slide closure and pull tab of brass. Lined in tan leather with slip pocket. No labels. Measurements: Width: 9 3/4" Height: 5 1/4" without handle Height: 8 1/4" with handle Depth: 1 1/2"
Alligator handbag
Handbag of brown alligator with two feet attached to front face; stiffened ridge along 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.
"Altinor" detachable sleeve cuffs
Two men's French sleeve cuffs of white linen. Stamped: Arrow / Cluett, Peabody & Co. / U.S.A. Altinor / Clupeco Shrunk 10
"Anniston" detachable collar
Man's detachable collar. Exterior layer of off-white damask weave with effect of groups of three narrow vertical stripes alternating with wider "textured" stripes. Lining/inner layer of white cotton or linen. Stamped on reverse: "Trade / Mark"; "Arrow / Cluett, Peabody & Co. / U.S.A." "2116" "Anniston / Launder Soft" "14"
"Anniston" detachable collar
Man's detachable collar. Exterior layer of off-white damask weave with effect of groups of three narrow vertical stripes alternating with wider "textured" stripes. Lining/inner layer of white cotton or linen. Stamped on reverse: "Trade / Mark"; "Arrow / Cluett, Peabody & Co. / U.S.A." "2116" "Anniston / Launder Soft" "14"
"Ara Silk" detachable collar
Man's detachable collar with exterior layer of off-white silk. Lining/inner layer of white cotton or linen. Stamped on reverse: "Trade / Mark"; "Arrow / Cluett, Peabody & Co. / U.S.A." "1128" "Ara Silk / Launder Soft" "16 2"
"Ara Silk" detachable collar
Man's detachable collar with exterior layer of off-white silk. Lining/inner layer of white cotton or linen. Stamped on reverse: "Trade / Mark"; "Arrow / Cluett, Peabody & Co. / U.S.A." "1128" "Ara Silk / Launder Soft" "16 2"
"Aratex" detachable collar
Man's detachable collar. Exterior layer of off-white, damask-style weaving creating narrow vertical stripes alternating with slightly wider "textured" stripes. Lining/inner layer of off-white cotton(?). Stamped on reverse: "Aratex / Cluett, Peabody & Co., Inc. / U.S.A." "2487" "Berne 16 1/2"
"Aratex" detachable collar
Man's detachable collar. Exterior layer of off-white, damask-style weaving creating narrow vertical stripes alternating with slightly wider "textured" stripes. Lining/inner layer of off-white cotton(?). Stamped on reverse: "Aratex / Cluett, Peabody & Co., Inc. / U.S.A." "2487" "Berne 16 1/2"
"Aratex" detachable collar
Man's detachable collar. Exterior layer of off-white, damask-style weaving creating narrow vertical stripes. Lining/inner layer of off-white cotton(?). Stamped on reverse: "Aratex / Cluett, Peabody & Co., Inc. / U.S.A." "4802" "Bruce 16 1/4"
"Aratex" detachable collar
Man's detachable collar. Exterior layer of off-white, damask-style weaving creating narrow vertical stripes alternating with slightly wider "textured" stripes. Lining/inner layer of off-white cotton(?). Stamped on reverse: "Aratex / Cluett, Peabody & Co., Inc. / U.S.A." "2487" "Berne 16 1/2"
"Aratex" detachable collar
Man's detachable collar. Exterior layer of off-white, damask-style weaving creating narrow vertical stripes alternating with slightly wider "textured" stripes. Lining/inner layer of off-white cotton(?). Stamped on reverse: "Aratex / Cluett, Peabody & Co., Inc. / U.S.A." "2181" "Berne 16 1/4"
"Aratex" detachable collar
Man's detachable collar. Exterior layer of off-white, damask-style weaving creating narrow vertical stripes. Lining/inner layer of off-white cotton(?) . Stamped on reverse: "Aratex / Cluett, Peabody & Co., Inc. / U.S.A." "3389" "Bruce 16 1/2"
"Aratex" detachable collar
Man's detachable collar. Exterior layer of off-white, damask-style weaving creating narrow vertical stripes. Lining/inner layer of off-white cotton(?) Stamped on reverse: "Aratex / Cluett, Peabody & Co., Inc. / U.S.A." "3389" "Bruce 16 1/2"
Baby booties
Baby booties of pale pink and ivory crochet with scalloped edge.
Baby booties
Baby booties of hand crocheted ivory cotton with drawstring tie at ankle.
Beaded Bag
Handbag. Rectangular bronze frame chased with scrolling floral forms. Ball/snap closure and bronze chain. Body of purse of off-white woven cloth covered in beaded design of red, pink, green, black, and white in an American Indian or possibly Caucasian motifs. Originally lined in pink silk. Frame is marked "Germany".
Beaded handbag
Chatelaine bag of faceted jet beads in circular pattern. Ornate silver figural frame and circular ornate twist tab closure; plain on back. Fabric back and lining. Looped fringe of self. Large linked metal chain and hook in ornate figure of a woman (Athena?). No labels or markings. Measurements: 14 cm in diameter
Beaded reticule
Drawstring reticule of gunmetal faceted beads and bugle beads in oblong shape. Black lining comes up over top. Tassel of self with ball and looped fringe on bottom. Black cord drawstring with black rings. No labels. Measurements: 21 cm from top to bottom point, excluding fringe. 12 cm across top.
Beaded shoes
Pair of white kid ladies' shoes. Styled with pointed-toes, the white kid leather upper has a vamp decorated with tiny gunmetal beads edging oval cut-outs, and with massed beading at center of each vamp. Medium/high heels styled as a modified boulevard or Louis heel, with rounded sides and back, flaring to base, and with curved front section. Back and sides of heel covered in matching leather. Lined in white leather. Natural brown leather sole. Retailer's stamp inside: "Neiman-Marcus Co. / Dallas Maker's code stamped inside: "150 / B19003"
Black leather baby booties
Baby booties of black leather with three button tab closure.
Blouse with insert lace
Blouse of white batiste cotton. Round neckline trimmed in lace. Lace insertion on front of openwork and pin tucks. Back is also openwork with lace, pin tucks and eyelet lace. 3/4 length sleeves with openwork and 1-1/2" lace cuffs. Center front opening with 11 pearl buttons and barred buttonholes.
"Boardman" detachable collar
Man's detachable collar. Exterior layer of off-white, woven to create effect of narrow horizontal bands/stripes with wider plain stripes between. Lining/inner layer of white cotton(?) Stamped on reverse: "Trade Ide Mark / Geo. P. Ide & Co. / U.S.A." "Boardman / 2579"; "12 2"
"Boardman" detachable collar
Man's detachable collar. Exterior layer of off-white, woven to create effect of narrow horizontal bands/stripes with wider plain stripes between. Lining/inner layer of white cotton(?) Stamped on reverse: "Trade Ide Mark / Geo. P. Ide & Co. / U.S.A." "Boardman / 2579" "12 2"
"Boardman" detachable collar
Man's detachable collar. Exterior layer of off-white, woven to create effect of narrow horizontal bands/stripes with wider plain stripes between. Lining/inner layer of white cotton(?) Stamped on reverse: "Trade Ide Mark / Geo. P. Ide & Co. / U.S.A." "Boardman / 2488"; "13"
Bonnet
Child's poke-type bonnet of white silk. Completely shirred and trimmed with white satin ribbon, outlined with lace. High crown to which circular shirred flange has been added. Label inside crown mostly illegible; last word is "Chicago".
Bonnet
Child's sunbonnet of white cotton. Channel-stitched. Corded brim that also stiffens and shapes bonnet. Long curtain of same.
Bonnet
Infant's bonnet of white cotton, possibly as part of a christening set. Lace inset and tucking near brim. Gathered shell. Ties of self.
Boots
Pair of lady's boots or "High Button Shoes" of black and tan leather. The lower section of the shoes, designed with pointed toes, are of black leather. The upper sections, of tan leather, close along center front with laces, 17 holes high. Medium/high heels styled as a modified boulevard or Louis heel, with rounded sides and back, flaring to base, and with curved front section. Sole of black and tan leather. Stamped on sole: "TEDCO / Trade Mark" Stamped on lining: "435 72307 4" and "Tedco"
Boots
Pair of lady's boots or "High Button Shoes" of white kidskin leather. The shoes, designed with pointed toes close along center front with laces, 17 holes high. Embellished at top with band of small holes along edge of boot. Medium/high heels styled as a modified boulevard or Louis heel, with rounded sides and back, flaring to base, and with curved front section. Heels covered with matching leather. Sole of tan leather. Stamped on lining: "Neiman-Marcus / Dallas" and "28D 23949"
Boots
Pair of lady's boots or "High Button Shoes" of tan calf leather and tan cloth (canvas?). The shoes, designed with pointed toes, close along center front with laces, 19 holes high. Lower section of shoes are of tan leather, embellished with tiny holes along stitching lines and in scrolling motifs at toe-boxes. Upper parts of shoes are of heavy tan fabric, likely canvas. High heels styled as a modified boulevard or Louis heel, with rounded sides and back, flaring to base, and with curved front section. Sole of tan leather. Stamped on lining: "16 0 21632X" L: 25 cm W: 7 cm H: 28.5 cm Heel: 6.5 cm / 2.5 in.
Boots
Ladies front-lace boots of fawn leather with decorative brocade fabric top.
Boots
Pair of lady's boots or "High Button Shoes" of tan leather. The shoes, designed with pointed toes, are of tan leather which close along center front with laces, 19 holes high. Medium/high heels styled as a modified boulevard or Louis heel, with rounded sides and back, flaring to base, and with curved front section. Heels covered with matching leather. Sole of tan leather. Stamped on lining: "H.Seligmann / Seguin, Tex." and "356 10146" Stamped on sole is a wreath containing an image of a shoe and label "Duchess".
Brown leather baby shoes
Baby shoes of brown leather with cut-out detail on toe cap; 2 buckle closure; 12cm long
Brown leather shoes
Pair of lady's shoes of brown leather. The shoes, designed with gently pointed toes, are of the Oxford style of brown leather with openwork at sides of instep and with laced closure at instep of 4 holes height. The medium height heels are styled as a modified Cuban or continental heel, with rounded sides and back, tapering to base, and slightly curved at front. The heels covered with matching leather. Sole of tan leather, with rubber/composite on heel. Stamped in lining on one shoe: "Arch Rest / Drew / Portsmouth. O." Stamped into lining of shoe: "8 1/2 AAA 75537 / 6003" Stamped on inner sole: "[drawing of arrow] INTERIOR / DREW / [illeg]CK REST" Tooled into inner sole at heel: "SNUG-FITTING / HEEL" Molded into rubber of heel: "Biltrite" L: 26 cm W: 8 cm H: 12.5 cm Heel: 5 cm / 2 in.
Canvas shoes
Woman's white canvas pumps. Designed with slightly pointed toes and a rounded edge at the vamp; single strap across the instep secured with a circular glass button with steel shank (button missing on right shoe). Canvas-covered heel shaped as a modified Cuban heel, rounded at sides and back, curved at front, and tapering slightly to base. Sole of leather, originally white/pale, worn to brown. No designer's or retailer's labels. Stamped inside of each: "455 .199 59 [star] / D8083 82566" Measurements: Length: 25 cm. Width: 8 cm. Height: 10 cm. Heel: 4 cm. (1 1/2") high on axis with cap.
Capelet
Capelet of dark brown to black plush, possibly silk and cotton, resembling seal fur. Rounded roll collar trimmed in brown soutache braid stitched with a line of purple thread and black glass or jet beads. Center front opening with hook & eye at neck. Trimmed in light brown with purple soutache braid and hexagonal prism, black glass beads. Collar and center front opening bound by black braid (appears to have been added after the original garment was made). Fully lined in a printed polished cotton (not original) of black with looping rope design and repeated fan shapes of pale blue, red, and cream.
Chatelaine-inspired purse
Chatelaine purse of olive green chamois with front side covered with silver beads. Semicircular metal frame in floral design; trim of looped silver beads. Chain handle with larger ring at center; flip closure. Clasp stamped "PAT.JUL.2.01" Measures 13 cm in diameter.
Children's shoes
Pair of children's shoes from China. Designed with straight last, rounded toe with small point at tip and at heel. Upper of pink/mauve brocade with Chinese symbols in yellow, green/gold, and white. Edged in dark blue around opening, and the panels bordered in black bands. Front of each shoe with applied stylized mask form with eyes, eyebrows, and nose embroidered in various colors, mustache along upper lip with trailing ends of red, yellow, green, blue, etc. Narrow vertical brocade band of Chinese symbols along back of heel. Set on 1/2" platform of white silk. Lined in blue cotton(?). No labels or marks.
Child's Dress
Child's "apron" dress of woven red and blue striped flannel with collar and one box pleat in front. Center front opening with snap at neckline. No belt - possibly missing.
Child's dress
Child's white cotton dress. Gathers at rectangular yoke. Neckline and sleeve cuffs trimmed in elaborate eyelet lace embroidery. Three horizontal tucks at the wide hem. Center back button closure.
Child's dress
Child's dress of white linen. Sleeveless, possibly a pinafore. Machine and hand stitched. Bobbin lace ruffles on armscyes, neckline and borders of front panel. Three vertical panels of vertical pin tucks at front. Two inserted front panels and ruffle at hem of machine lace with elements of white work and open work embroidery; scalloped hem. Two drawstrings at waist that tie at the back and two buttons to close placket at back.
Child's dress
Child's dress of white cotton voile with 'V' inset at neck trimmed in tiny French knots and feather stitch white work embroidery. Release tucks on bodice. Horizontal tucks at wide hem. Neckline and sleeves trimmed in lace and feather stitch embroidery. Center back button closure.
Child's shoes
Child’s high top lace-up shoes of light tan leather with pink eyestays, tips and scalloped tops. Stamped on bottom of sole: "Warranted / B. & D."
Child's slip
Child's slip of white cotton. Neckline and armscyes trimmed in machine lace. Two tucks and eyelet embroidered ruffled hem.
Child's slip
Child's slip of white batiste slip. Button shoulders; lace trimmed neckline and armscyes. Tatted trim at the hem. Evidence of smocking dropped waist, now released.
China poblana handkerchiefs
Two pink machine-made woven lace handkerchiefs. 1. Rose pink (darker, larger). Approx. 14" square. 2. Pink (lighter, smaller). Approx. 10" square.
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