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Brassiere
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.
Evening coat
Evening jacket of ivory of Battenburg cotton lace. 3/4 sleeves; knee length. Open front with two large lace flowers and hanging tassels; black velvet ties stem from the flowers and close with two hook & eyes. Matching black velvet sewn into neck edge. Embroidered retailer's(?) label at inside back neckline: "J. Hook / Detroit / Mich."
Crocheted reticule
Small oval reticule of open weave crochet with bell and drop shaped dangles. Unlined.
Dinner Gown
Evening/dinner gown of ivory silk crepe decorated with lace, embroidery, and artificial flowers.
Dinner Dress
Dress of purple silk brocade and white lace bodice.
Dinner Dress
Late afternoon/dinner dress of mauve purple silk velvet with lace and beading.
Mitts
Mitts of white silk knit lace. 14 button length.
Bow tie
Bow tie of silk in the bat's wing shape (pointed ends) of geometric pattern with highlights of tan diamonds. Adjustable length. Tag: "Adjustable All Silk"
Tuxedo shirt
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.
Vest with bowtie
a) Formal wear vest/evening waistcoat of creme satin with cotton lining and back. Single breasted with closure of three self-covered buttons; shawl collar; three welt pockets. Adjustable waistband with buckle. Buckle reads: Patent 1855 b) Bowtie of creme satin.
Patterned waistcoat
Fancy man's tailored waistcoat of with front of narrow black silk soutache cording stitched on white base to give raised ribbed effect. Single breasted with closure for three stud buttons; studs missing. Four welt pockets. Back of black/white checked silk. Lining of men's shirting in gray on white stripe. Retailer's label on adjustable belt strap: BUDD / Madison Square West / New York
Opera gloves
Opera gloves of off-white nylon. Opera length; floral embroidery; three self-covered snaps on palm side. Three tucks on back of hand; fagoting joins wrists to main body of glove.
Detachable collar
Man's detachable collar. Plain off-white weave fabric. Stamped on reverse: "Trade Ide Mark / Elite Quality" "3055" "Montcalm / Geo. P. Ide & Co. Inc. / U.S.A." "16 1/2"
Detachable collar
Man's detachable collar. Plain off-white weave fabric. Stamped on reverse: "Trade Ide Mark / Elite Quality" "3055" "Montcalm / Geo. P. Ide & Co. Inc. / U.S.A." "16 1/2"
Detachable collar
Man's detachable collar. Plain off-white fabric over card(?). Stamped on reverse: "Trade Ide Mark / Geo. P. Ide & Co. / U.S.A." "Clarion / Linocord buttonholes / 2875" "14"
Detachable collar
Man's detachable collar. Plain off-white fabric over card(?). Stamped on reverse: "Trade Ide Mark / Geo. P. Ide & Co. / U.S.A." "Clarion / Linocord buttonholes" "14"
Picture hat
Hat of white fur felt. The body of the hat is a single large piece of white fur felt. The domed crown has a hatband of two wide scarves, one of black silk, the other of black and cream striped silk. The two scarves overlap, with trailing ends, and are held together at back by a large bow embellished with black jet beading. The wide brim extends around the hat, turning up at the edges. The hat is unlined, the fur extending around the brim but not into the crown. There are no labels or maker's marks. Measurements: 50 cm. front to back; 52 cm. side to side; 17 cm. from top of crown to lowest point of brim.
Floral hat
Cocktail hat of brown velvet. Open crown with two large pink silk and velvet roses. Elastic band for securing hat to head. Designer's label: Caroline Reboux . 9. Avenue Matignon
Detachable collar
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"
"Slidewell" collar
Detachable white cotton club or rounded collar for collarless shirt, bearing the laundry markn"W M Kuykendall". Size 14 1/2. "Slidewell / H. Hall / Trademark" "Somerset / Premako Shrunk"
Embellished hat
Late day hat with wide brim of black lace on wire frame with gold thread lace around edge. Crown of faux black fur/fur felt. Trimmed at front with gold thread lace and ostrich feathers. Lined in black silk. Retailer label: Le Chapeau / Français / Sanger
Mourning veil
Mourning veil of black net. Square shape; trimmed all around with a deep border of black silk crepe.
Felt cowboy-style hat
Hat of light tan felt in cowboy style. Black grosgrain trim around brim and as hatband. Headband of brown leather; unlined.
Picture hat
Picture/mousquetaire style hat of violet silk over purple straw body. The low, domed crown is surrounded by a wide brim, and overlaid by two wide, dyed violet ostrich feathers. The underside of the brim the lighter colored violet woven straw body of the hat. The crown is lined in black taffeta fabric and has an attached cord to help secure hat to wearer's head. Retailer's label sewn inside crown: "Sanger Bros / Dallas and Waco / Texas"
Lace-up boots
Boots of black leather with stacked Louis heel and pointed toe. Lace up; mid-calf length. Measurements: L: 25.5 cm. W: 7 cm. H: 24.5 cm. Heel: 6 cm, 2.5 inches
Headband
Band of silver bugle beads trimmed with two rows of rhinestones on red fabric with gold thread brocade. Hook & eye closure. Possibly made from a belt. Measures 1 1/4" x 22 1/2"
Mesh handbag
Handbag of silver mesh in rectangular shape with three faceted amethyst cabochons on filigree frame. Opposite side of frame is plain; single elongated chain handle. Ball twist clasp. No labels or markings. Measurements: 17 cm x 11.5 cm.
Beaded purse
Purse of copper colored knit and vertical rows of copper iridescent glass beads. Ornate brass frame in open spiral floral design. Single, long linked chain handle. Lined in dark brown crepe with elasticized slip pocket. Ball and socket closure. No labels or markings. Measurements: 12 cm across frame; 19 cm from top of frame to bottom
Velvet purse
Purse of black velvet in square shape with brass frame. Single handle of looped and knotted black rope handle with scrolled mounts. Rectangular brass frame with front corner decorative ends in line pattern. Lined in beige material with slip pocket. Ball twist clasp. No labels. Measurements: 18 cm across frame;18 cm in height
Drawstring purse
Drawstring purse in columns of horizontal rows of blue glass beads on blue crochet. Heather blue woven cord drawstring trimmed with four beaded balls and looped fringe tassels. Unlined. Measurements: 13 cm from top, excluding drawstring loops. 20 cm at widest part of body of purse.
Metal handbag
Handbag of brass, steel, gold and aqua metal micro beads with square gilt frame in floral motif. Plunger style closure with circular, laurel leaf pull. Straight fringe of self beading with looped ends. Chain link handle. Lined in light green taffeta with roses and vine trim. No labels or markings. Measurements: 12.5 cm x 14.5 cm, excluding fringe.
Crochet reticule
Drawstring reticule of ivory silk thread crochet with rose motif in center on front and back. Eleven acorn-shaped balls of self as trim on hem and four on drawstring. Single, long, twisted rope handle. Unlined. No labels. Measurements: 43 cm including ball; 29 cm across widest part of purse
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 purse
Tiny reticule of steel beads with a symmetrical design of blue, green, and pink.
Crochet purse
Drawstring purse of silver thread crochet with circle and flower tatted lace appliqués. Near top of purse on front and back are sewn-on single metal rings and evidence of second lost ring where the top border may have been folded down and attached to the purse to form drawstring insert. Lined in pink silk satin. Closure of two silver braided drawstrings at sides. Measurements: 21 cm from top to point of bottom; 15 cm wide.
Wedding tiara
Wedding tiara of gold-tone metal in Greek frieze design trimmed with white seed pearls. Loops at ends for securing veil.
Vanity box
Vanity box/compact of silver plate. Small round box on short-chain with finger ring. Embossed with small coat-of-arms on hinged lid.
Blue cotton purse
Purse of midnight blue cotton velvet with pewter cathedral frame in filigree leaves/vine motif. Chain of pewter colored metal; flip closure matching frame with velvet pull tab. Gathered base with crochet ball and chenille tassel accent. Lining of yellow satin (deteriorated); built in change purse section on axel with ball twist closure and metal frame. No labels. Measurements: Width: 7 1/2" Height: 9", without handle Height: 17 1/2", with handle Depth: 2"
Oxford shoes
Ladies brown leather oxford style shoe. Button strap; pointed toe with brogue design. Stacked rubber heel. Stamped on sole: "McElroy / Special"
Oxford-style shoes
Ladies lace-up oxford style shoes of black leather with stacked rubber heel and pointed toe-cap. Stamped on sole: "Super-tred / Special"
Velvet hat
Hat of black velvet and satin. The crown is formed of stiffened circlet of black mesh overlaid with black velvet. The top of the crown is in two parts. The front is covered with black satin, pleated along edge to create fullness. The back of the top is of black velvet, full, and crushed, forming a surface somewhat like a beret. There is no brim, but at front the velvet crown flares out slightly giving the suggestion of a brim. Hat is lined in black satin which is in poor condition. No labels or markings. Measurements: 28 cm. front to back; 27 cm. side to side; 15 cm. from top of crown to lowest point of brim.
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.
Reticule
Reticule of blue stain with purple ribbon drawstring closure. Velvet diamond on front with beadwork pattern of a basket of flowers. Six bead covered spheres dangle from bottom (two missing). Bottom of bag tapers to a triangular point at the bottom. Two missing bead covered spheres are inside the bag. Measurements: 25 cm from top of the bag to bottom; 17 cm across measured from right before the bag begins to taper.
Beret-style hat
Beret-style hat of light purple silk velvet with rigid wire frame aperture and gathered "top knot" secured by a band of purple velvet ribbon. Unlined. No labels or tags. Measurements: Front to back, without padding: 22 cm. Side to side, without padding: 21 cm. Height, without padding: 6 cm. Aperture: oval, 12 x 9 cm.
Beaded purse
Circular handbag of blue, red, brown, and orange glass beads in circular patterns; beaded fringe of self. Tortoise shell frame and plunger closure with plastic press button catch. Beaded silk ribbon carry strap. Scalloped sides and bottom. Burgundy silk lining (shattering). Rectangular mirror in snap closed cover enclosed in bag. Measurements: Approximately 22.5 cm across widest part of bag.
Corset
Corset of off-white cotton, hook closure at center front, with six garters and under bust support. Top edge trimmed in lace. Label: Nemo / Lastikops
Corset
Corset with hook closures at center front and attached six garters. Body embroidered in pink lace motif. Label: B. Altman & Co.
Wedding shoes
Pair of wedding slippers of off-white/cream kid leather. Shoes have rounded toes, and three straps crossing vamp, each secured with small domed white glass buttons. Straps, vamp, and upper edges of shoes all edged with off-white silk stitching. Across vamp is small silk faille bow ornamented with white glass beads. Low 1 1/2" heel is a modified cuban or Louis heel, covered with white leather. "Volk's, Dallas, Texas" is stamped on inside. Partly illegible numbers stamped on inside. L: 24 cm W: 7 cm H: 10.5 cm Heel: 4 cm / 1.5 in.
Nightgown
Nightgown of white cotton batiste, lapped v-neckline or surplice bodice with snap closure at reinforced waistband, lace inserts along bodice and with stripes around side of skirt suggesting handkerchief materials, calf length.
Nightgown
Shift-style nightgown of white cotton batiste, pink ribbon laced through whitework openings around wide, round neckline, short sleeves, ankle length, no markings.
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