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Leather shoe
Carbatina shoe of petrified leather in “gladiator” style, with seam at center back and open perforated loops at sides of vamp, suggesting they folded over and were laced across top of foot. Missing back half of sole, toe, and back half of side.
Evening slippers
Ladies dainty evening/bridal slippers of ivory silk satin. Handcrafted with square toe and minute bow at throat of shoe. Straight soles. Ribbon ties (missing on left shoe). Designer/Country: J. Thalabas / France Paper label inside shoe: "J. Thalabas, / Cordonnier de Paris, / 77 South 8th St., / 2 doors below Walnut, / Philadelphia."
Dress
Dress of brown silk with woven horizontal stripes consisting of red borders, brown bands, and mottled bands.
Eyeglasses
Spectacles with silver wire frame and octagonally shaped lenses. Nose bridge has curled ends; temple tips on earpieces are open teardrop shaped. B) Case of textured black leather with open end. Stamped: Wm. G. Spies Jeweler and Optician 419 Market St. Steubenville, Ohio
Eyeglasses
Spectacles of silver metal with oval shaped rims; lenses missing. Case of black leather with open end. Stamped: Chas G. Lord / Manufacturing / Optician / 718 Main St. / Fort Worth, Tex.
Eyeglasses
Spectacles of copper(?) wire frames and oval shaped lenses. Right temple hinge broken and tied with black thread. B) Case of dark brown leather. Stamped: Chas. G. Lord Manufacturing Optician 718 Main St. Fort Worth, Tex.
Shoulder scarf
Shoulder scarf of black cotton floral lace. Rectangular shape.
Spectacles
Ladies spectacles with blue steel frames and oval shaped lenses. B) Case of red leather. Stamped: H. W. Hunter Optician 1132(?) Broadway(?), N.Y.
Silk corset
Corset of ivory silk with lace and woven ribbon trim at top; slim boning throughout, and boning at vent seams; lace up at back and hook and eyes at front.
Dressing gown
Dressing gown of brown cotton with paisley print in warm reds, teal, dark pinks, golden yellow and blue grey. Full length, loose fit with long sleeves. Fold-over collar, opening and cuffs are trimmed with a different fabric band of bone colored stripe surrounded by darker brown with rows of floral bouquets. Open front is stitched closed from waist down. Gown is full; skirt is meticulously pleated into back waistline which ends at sides. Tie of black ribbon ties around waist at inside. Bodice back is lined in tan mercerized cotton.
Detachable collar
Man's detachable collar. Exterior layer of ivory white (silk?) damask weave with all-over pattern of organic shapes with dotted and lined borders. Inner layer of white cotton or linen. Stamped on reverse: "Trade Ide Mark / Elite Quality" "Millport / Geo. P. Ide & Co. / U.S.A." "14 / 2417"
Detachable collar
Man's detachable collar. Exterior layer of ivory white (silk?) damask weave with pattern of horizontal wide bands containing "zig-zag" stripes, alternating with bands of four very narrow stripes. All ivory-on-ivory. Inner layer of white cotton or linen. Stamped on reverse: "Use no Starch / Snug-fit tie loop / Pat. apl'd. for." "Dupont / Geo. P. Ide & Co. / U.S.A." "14 / 4002"
Detachable collar
Man's detachable collar. Exterior layer of off-white, woven to create effect of narrow horizontal bands/stripes like grosgrain ribbon. Lining/inner layer of white cotton or linen. Stamped on reverse: "Trade Ide Mark / Elite Quality" "815" "Kerman / Geo. P. Ide & Co. Inc. / U.S.A." "16 3/4"
Detachable collar
Man's detachable collar with exterior layer of ivory white damask weave (silk?) with with pattern of paired thin vertical stripes alternating with wider stripes with "checkerboard" ivory on ivory designs. Inner layer of white cotton or linen. Stamped on reverse: "Trade Ide Mark / Elite Quality" "Elmore / Geo. P. Ide & Co. / U.S.A." "14 / 1684"
Detachable collar
Man's detachable collar. Exterior layer of off-white, woven to create effect of narrow horizontal bands/stripes like grosgrain ribbon. Lining/inner layer of white cotton or linen. Stamped on reverse: "Trade Ide Mark / Elite Quality" "815" "Kerman / Geo. P. Ide & Co. Inc. / U.S.A." "16 3/4"
Detachable collar
Man's detachable collar. Exterior layer of off-white, woven to create effect of narrow horizontal bands/stripes like grosgrain ribbon. Lining/inner layer of white cotton or linen. Stamped on reverse: "Trade Ide Mark / Elite Quality" "815" "Kerman / Geo. P. Ide & Co. Inc. / U.S.A." "16 3/4"
Christening Gown
Christening gown of white cotton batiste. Yoke is vertical bands of drawn work and eyelet in pineapple(?) pattern. Bottom of yoke has ruffle of scalloped eyelet lace. Long sleeves have ruffled hem matching yoke. Ruched at back waist. Rounded neckline is bound and trimmed in lace. Skirt has 14 rows of drawn work with 3" scalloped eyelet trim in floral pattern at hem. Center back closure of two buttons on yoke with draw strings at neckline and back ruching.
Afternoon Dress
Afternoon ensemble of heavy black silk faille and lace. A) Bodice. Fitted; 3/4 length sleeves are split to show ice blue faille insets covered in black lace and are piped and scalloped with black embroidery and braid medallions. The lace on the sleeve insets extends from the elbow to the wrist with gathers in the lace at the back of the wrist. High standing collars with the front of the collar covered in matching blue faille covered in black lace; collar has hook & eye closure. Center front opening of 16 self-covered buttons and barred buttonholes. Center front opening is scalloped and piped to match sleeves and is trimmed with matching embroidered medallions. Boned with white moire silk grosgrain petersham which secures with two hook & eyes. Center back of petersham has three irregular pentagonal shaped tabs of black faille with barred buttonholes for securing bodice to skirt. B) Skirt. Full skirt is asymmetrical with blue faille panels inserted at front right side of skirt and two narrow inserts on left side. Left side inserts are partly covered by black faille pleating which forms folds at the left side waist. Front inserted panel is covered in black lace in floral motifs with diagonal striping. Hemline of front inserted panel is scalloped and piped in black faille with matching black embroidered medallions. Right side of skirt has an inserted panel of matching black faille that is piped and scalloped to match the bodice and is trimmed with matching embroidered medallions. Underskirt of black faille has a box pleated ruffle of self around the hemline. Center back hook & eye closure with three mother-of-pearl button on black grosgrain waistband for securing skirt to bodice. All blue insert faille panels have faded to white.
Boy's suit
Boy's brown velvet suit with white silk and linen blend shirt. A) Brown velvet jacket with long sleeves. Tucked in the back at half belt detail. French cuff style closure of two buttons at the neckline with connecting cord. Lined in brown. B) Shorts of brown velvet. Buttonholes around waist for attaching shirt. Flap front. Lined in tan cotton. C) Short sleeve shirt with a double breasted front button placket. Collar, front placket and sleeves trimmed in narrow lace. The shirt attaches to the brown velvet pants with buttons.
Infant's Dress
Infant's cotton dress with shirred bodice and lace and tucks.
Knit mittens
Black machine knit mittens of silk knit with nobby stitch. Manufactured by The Lamb Knit Company, Colon, Mich. Size 3
Skirt
Bustled skirt of brown, red and black silk with velvet roses woven in.
Lorgnette
Lorgnette of faux tortoiseshell. Tiny oval lenses mounted in flat glasses frame which swivels into matching housing of same shape. Suspension loop at one end to which is clipped black ribbon via gold clip; blackened metal slide along ribbon to adjust loop size. No marks on lorgnette. Hook on ribbon: "10K" Measurements: Case: 5" long x 1" wide; ribbon: 17" long.
Scarf
Scarf/shawl of black china silk with dark brown chain knotted fringe on ends. Possibly a mourning shawl. Approximately 13 1/2" wide.
Maternity dress
Maternity or laying-in gown of teal cotton with ribbon work embroidery on center front of dress and continuing along bottom front hemline. Embroidery of green and brown stems with leaves, and ribbon work daisies and flowers with off-white petals. Mandarin collar and concealed button and snap closure at center front bodice. Two panels at right and left yoke with matching embroidery are unattached at bottom and conceal pleats that are along the collar line. Long, fitted sleeves with 1" vent at wrists and matching embroidery at sleeve ends. A-line silhouette and full-length with pleats at back waist. Hemline is dipped at back and trimmed in a box pleated dark teal, ribbed ribbon. Off-white cotton lining with separate button closure at bodice.
Bow tie
Bow tie of ecru silk in the straight or trestle shape. Square patterned weave; adjustable length. Fabric Label: "100% Silk RN 18236"
Choker
Necklace/choker constructed as a 1" band of black velvet with three 5" long scallops of black jet beading in lattice design. No closures.
Cummerbund
Cummerbund/sash of black satin with woven and knotted silk thread fringe. Measures 10 1/2" wide by six yards long.
Day Ensemble
Day ensemble of tan cotton batiste with woven cream stripes bordered in black. A: Fitted bodice. Yoke is covered in floral lace with black velvet trim; ruffled shoulders of self. Long, demi-gigot sleeves with 2-2/2" ruffle of self as cuffs. Center front hook & eye closure. Lined in mercerized cotton. B: Skirt of same fabric. Full-length with bustle back. Two rows of ruffles at hem; 22" waist. Hook & eye closure at center back on narrow waistband. Unlined.
Lace-up boots
Ladies lace-up brogue design boots of fawn leather with suede inset upper. Stamped: "John Wanamaker / Philadelphia New York / Paris London"
Mother Hubbard Dress
Dress in Mother Hubbard style of cotton muslin in printed paisley pattern in shades of pink.
Afternoon Dress
Afternoon Dress. Green wool bodice (A) and skirt (B) ensemble with red velvet accents and red edging.
Maternity dress
Maternity dress of red wool with gigot sleeves and shirred yoke. The standing collar, cuffs, and pelerine are of black silk velvet, edged in cream lace frills. Watteau back. Attached black ribbon sash at high waist. Fitted inner lining of brown polished cotton with center front button closure and boning. B) Black ribbon sash; 2-3/4" wide. Formerly attached to dress(?).
Slippers
Slippers of ivory kid leather. Flat heel; pointed toe. Strap across instep with button closure (buttons missing) and applied large silk bow embellished with small white beads. Maker's stamp: Brandt's / St. Louis Measurements: L: 23 cm W: 6.5 cm H: 7 cm Heel: 1 cm / 3/8 in.
Slippers
Pair of slippers of light green silk. Designed with slightly pointed toes, and with a small, almost square mother-of-pearl decorative buckle across vamp. Uppers are edged with green satin ribbon. Modified Louis heel, flaring at base. Stamped inside: "The Balta / [line illegible] / B. Altman & Co. / Paris New York" Stamped on sole: "The Balta" Handwritten inside: "a 5307 / 30160" L: 23 cm W: 6.5 cm H: 12.5 cm Heel: 5.5 cm / 2 1/4 in.
Dress
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-back skirt with slight train. Center back hook & eye closure. Unlined.
Graduation dress
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 matching beading. Left side hook & eye closure and at left shoulder. Lined in white polished cotton with boning and separate hook & eye closure. B) Full length skirt gored and fitted over hips with train in the back. Narrow ruffle around the bottom. Center back opening with hook & eye on waistband. Lined in white polished cotton. Size 22" waist.
Deconstructed sash
Deconstructed sash/belt of black moiré silk in two pieces. Sash cut from dress; 10" wide with knotted fringe ends. Pieces joined with snap closure.
Detachable collar
Man's detachable collar. Exterior layer of off-white, woven to create effect of narrow vertical 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." "Arlington / 1650" "14"
Detachable collar
Man's detachable collar of tiny black and white gingham check with magenta plaid stripe. Inner part/lining of white linen(?) fabric. Stamped on reverse: "15" "Superior" "Frank & Co. / Makers / Nashville, Tenn."
Detachable collar
Man's detachable collar. Exterior layer of off-white plain weave fabric. Lining/inner layer of white cotton(?) Stamped on reverse: "Trade Ide Mark / Special Quality" "3038" "Idecraft / Geo. P. Ide & Co. Inc. / U.S.A." "16 1/2"
Detachable collar
Man's detachable white collar. "Trade Ide Mark / Geo. P. Ide & Co. / U.S.A" "Glanson / Linocord Buttonholes / 1284" "16"
Detachable collar
Man's detachable collar. Plain off-white fabric over card(?). Stamped on reverse: "Trade Ide Mark / Geo. P. Ide & Co. Inc. / U.S.A." "Idedell / Linocord buttonholes / 4208" "14 1/4"
Detachable collar
Man's detachable standing collar of white starched linen. Square corners. Stamped: "Linocord / Eyelet / Buttonholes / Reg. U.S. Pat. Off." "242" "Silver Brand" "Senator / Geo. P. Ide & Co." "14"
Detachable collar
Man's detachable white collar. Markings: "Trade Ide Mark / Geo. P. Ide & Co. / U.S.A." "Moraine / Linocord Buttonholes / 2573" "14"
Detachable collar
Man's detachable white collar. "Trade Ide Mark / Geo. P. Ide & Co. / U.S.A." "Glanson / Linocord Buttonholes/ 1284" "16"
Detachable collar
Man's detachable collar of plain off-white fabric over card(?). Stamped on reverse: "Trade Ide Mark / Geo. P. Ide & Co. Inc. / U.S.A." "Gordon / linocord buttonholes / 775" "14 1/2"
Detachable collar
Men's detachable collar. "Arrow / Cluett,Peabody & Co. / U.S.A." "Kalitan / Form-Fit" "14"
Detachable collar
Man's detachable collar. Exterior of blue, black and white plaid with white stitching around edge. Inner part/lining of white cotton twill fabric. Stamped on reverse: "15" "Superior" "Frank & Co. / Makers / Nashville, Tenn."
Detachable collar
Man's detachable collar. Exterior layer of off-white plain weave fabric. Lining/inner layer of white cotton(?) Stamped on reverse: "Trade Ide Mark / Special Quality" "3038" "Idecraft / Geo. P. Ide & Co. Inc. / U.S.A." "16 1/2"
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