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Beaded Purse
Handbag of multicolored glass beads in floral garden pattern with birds. Silver metal frame in rectangular shape with red jeweled snap closure. Bag has rounded corners at bottom, transparent beaded fringe and chain handle. Pink satin lining. Trimmed with bead fringe.
Chiffon gown
Teagown & slip. A: Teagown of muted green chiffon with white and crystal beading. ; floating panel at back; use with tie at waist. B: Underslip of pale green crepe de chine underslip.
Hat
Hat of blue straw. The hat is of finely woven blue straw, having a crown styled somewhat as a cloche, high, rounded, and somewhat irregular, curving inward at base. The crown has several applied blue straw 3-lobed bows scattered over the surface. The brim is of dark blue crepe over a fine white straw mesh base (visible only from inside crown), the crepe also covering the lower part of the crown. The brim is set off-center to crown, with wider section to front and narrower sections at back and sides. Applied to the crepe are several of the 3-lobed straw bows and two bordering bands near edge of brim, consisting of thin woven bands of blue straw. The underside of the brim is covered with the blue crepe, while the inside of the crown is unlined. There are no labels or tags in the hat.
Gloves
Gloves of gold silk. Above the elbow length; 5 embroidered darts on back of glove; 4 inch slit at wrist with 3 self-covered button snaps. Handwriting (original number) near button snaps: 65 20 8 Length: 49cm; Width: 12cm
Reticule purse
Drawstring reticule of clear and multi-colored beads in a floral pattern. Ball tassel of self; crocheted top with twisted drawstring; lined in white cotton. No labels. Measurements: 12 cm across top; 19 cm in length from top of crochet to point of bag, excluding tassel.
Mesh purse
Purse of silver mesh in square shape with triangle mesh fringe and alternating dangles of teardrops and spheres. Square metal frame with etching on one side. Single handle of oval chain links. Ball twist closure. Interior of frame stamped "GERMAN SILVER" Measurements: 14 cm x 14 cm excluding frame and fringe.
Wool jacket
Jacket with lavender pleated silk trim on cuffs, hem and collar; ribbed(banded) silk trim on armholes, cuffs and hem; chiffon ruffle trim on cuffs; sewn "sash" around front with silver beads and embroidery.
Opera cape
Opera Cape. Cream satin cape thickly lined, flaring from shoulder yoke with double-pleats in the back. Long shawl collar of white fox fur. Floor-length and trimmed with eleven bands of gold braid in scallops. Trimmed with braid and fur. Size 12
Beaded purse
Child's purse of dark green cotton with multicolored beads in floral pattern. Square shape; brass frame, ball twist closing and chain handle. Lined in black cotton. No labels. Measurements: 12.5 x 13.5 cm
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.
Chemise
Chemise of white cotton. Below-knee length. Wide rounded neckline edged with bobbin lace. Very short sleeves edged with same lace. Upper part of neckline and sleeves with white bands embroidered with white floral motifs and ribbons, alternating with bands of inset lace. No labels in garment.
Cream tabbard
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.
Hat
Hat of plum colored velvet. Designed as a modified cloche, the low domed crown consists of two layers, "puffed" out and shirred to create gathers and folds. Between the layers is a band of ribbon trim with purple/plum dyed ostrich plumes, which form a "fringe" around the hat. The lower "puff" acts as brim. Lined in black fabric. There are no maker's, designer's, or retailer's labels or marks in the piece.
Hat
Hat of black velvet. Designed as a modified sailor's hat, with a shallow cylindrical black velvet crown with slightly domed top. The wide, flat, black velvet-covered brim has an inner wire form, visible where velvet has been damaged. At side of crown is a spray of black/green cock feathers with a black velvet ribbon bow. The underside of the brim is covered in black velvet, while the crown is lined in black satin. There are no labels in the hat.
Boots
Pair of boots or "high button shoes" of black leather.
Hat
Hat of burnt orange/rust colored straw. The domed crown is of finely woven burnt orange/rust colored straw with secondary horizontal bands of slightly larger strands woven into the base material. At its base, the crown curves in, under, down and out, creating a "mushroom" effect, with the main part of the crown as the "cap", and a smaller section of "stalk" below. The oval, asymmetric brim is of the same woven straw and creates a smaller brim in front. The brim is edged in coral colored silk. Unlined. No labels or tags. Measurements: 32 cm. front to back; 35 cm. side to side; 18 cm. from top of crown to lowest point of brim.
Cotton blouse
Blouse of white handkerchief linen with hand embroidery and lace inserts. Long sleeves slightly full from shoulder, narrow band buttoning at wrist. Embroidery and square lace inserts on front, back, upper sleeves and cuffs. Collar with inset lace bands and edged with lace. Size 12
Shirtwaist blouse
Shirtwaist of ecru heavy net lace with pintucks; standing lace collar.
Cloche
Cloche hat of royal blue velvet and silver lace. The cylindrical crown is of royal blue velvet, slightly domed and slightly "crushed". The top panel of the crown is of silver lace over a dark fabric. Around the sides of the crown, nearer the top than the base, is a horizontal band of the same silver lace. The shallow brim is constructed of the royal blue velvet and overlaid with the silver lace, which extends beyond the edge of the velvet. The crown is lined in a cream/iridescent satin; most of the underside of the brim is lined with blue velvet. Maker's label embroidered to center inner lining panel of crown: [pseudo coat of arms] "The Denver Dry Goods Co. / Paris New York / Denver", with small embroidered "FRONT" indicating the front of the hat. Retailer's label sewn to inner side of crown: "Parisian / Abilene, Tex."
Wedding Shoes
Pair of white kid ladies' shoes. Styled with pointed-toes, the white kid leather upper has a vamp decorated with geometric and stylized foliate designs in crystal beads. The shoes secure across instep with single ribbon tie on each, creating a "peep" just above toes. Lined in white leather. Natural brown leather sole. Heel is of medium height, rounded at back and tapering slightly to base. Similar to what would become a Cuban heel. Maker's code stamped inside: "35-C 3021" Worn by Norma Tiemann at her marriage to Val L. Lehmann in Brenham, Texas in 1907.
Toque
Toque of black velvet. The circular crown is of black velvet, gathered at top and crafted to create wrinkles. Brim at sides and front folds up to form "visor" at front of crown, on which are artificial berries, flowers, and leaves. Hat is lined with black satin. Maker's mark stamped inside crown, partly faded/worn: Perry Hat Shoppe / Perry, NY."
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