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Undershirt
Ivory colored. horizontally ribbed knit. cotton. wool and rayon. summer weight undershirt. Adjustable. high rounded neckline with embroidered drawstring casing. Cotton ribbon drawstring that ties centerfront. Lapped centerfront placket opening to bustlevel with three tailored buttonholes and round. ivory. buttons as the closures. Long set-in sleeves with overcast serged cuffs. Hip-length shell with serged hem. All seams are overcast. Label stitched inside centerback. below neckline casing.
Union suit
Ivory colored. horizontally ribbed knit. cotton, wool and rayon. Summer weight union suit. Tank-style neckline with bound edges and shoulder straps. Adjustable front neckline with cotton drawstring that ties above the left breast. Thigh-length legs with overcast serge hems. Lapped. Open crotch access. One piece construction with overcast serge seams. Label stitched inside center back. below neckline.
Riding habit
Riding Habit. A) Jacket of brown wool; green lining; Full sleeves B) Bloomers/pants of brown wool.
Shoes
Pair of woman's white kid pumps. Designed as modified Oxford style shoes with slightly pointed toes, the white kid uppers are decorated with rows of circular holes along toe-cap, sides of vamp, sides of shoe, and heel. The shoes lace up at center front along instep, 3 holes high. The medium-high heels are curved around sides and back, covered with same leather. Front of heel cut straight across, covered with light tan leather. Stamped inside shoe: "Brooklyn Hand Turns / 'Aristocrat' / 51 - Last". Embroidered label inside shoe: "Paul's / Aristocrats / Hand Made / Turn-Sole". Measurements: Length: 25cm. Width: 7cm. Height: 12cm. Heel: 5cm. (2") high on axis with cap. Left Shoe: Brooklyn Hand Turns/ Aristocrat / 51-Last Right Shoe: Paul's / Aristocrats / Hand made / Turn-Sole
Shoe
Single shoe (right) of tan damask weave cloth and black leather. Shoe designed with pointed toe, the toebox and heel of black leather, the rest of the upper in textured tan cloth. Across instep is wide strap with flaring ends to which is applied an ornate cut/stamped steel simulated buckle. Strap secures with buttons. Modified stacked Louis heel. Stamped inside: The H&S. Pogue Co. / Cincinnati Measurements: length 24cm. Width 8cm. Height 11.5cm. Heel 4cm, 1.5in.
Red petticoat
Petticoat of deep mauve or pink-red silk brocade with half-moon design, bias bands, ruffle at hem, black drawstring ties. Size: Small (waist adjustable)
Black silk petticoat
Petticoat of black silk taffeta. Full length with waistband of black cotton with white pin dots (probably not original). 26" waist.
Union suit
Ivory colored. horizontally ribbed knit. cotton, wool and rayon. Summer weight union suit. Tank-style neckline with bound edges and shoulder straps. Adjustable front neckline with cotton drawstring that ties above the left breast. Thigh-length legs with overcast serge hems. Lapped. Open crotch access. One piece construction with overcast serge seams. Label stitched inside center back. below neckline.
Summer-weight undershirt
Ivory colored. horizontally ribbed knit. cotton. wool and rayon. summer weight undershirt. Adjustable. high rounded neckline with embroidered drawstring casing. Cotton ribbon drawstring that ties centerfront. Lapped centerfront placket opening to bustlevel with three tailored buttonholes and round. ivory. buttons as the closures. Long set-in sleeves with overcast serged cuffs. Hip-length shell with serged hem. All seams are overcast. Label stitched inside centerback. below neckline casing.
Chelsea boots
Man’s Chelsea style boots of black leather. Label: Hanan & Son
White muslin petticoat
Petticoat of white muslin, wide flounce of embroidery and tucks.
Black leather booties
Baby booties of black leather and canvas and 3 button closure; Baby shoe, in button boot style, upper of white canvas, vamp and heel of patent leather.
Black leather booties
Baby booties of black leather and canvas and 3 button closure; Baby shoe, in button boot style, upper of black leather, vamp and heel of patent leather, tassel at CF ankle.
Linen petticoat
Fine white handkerchief linen petticoat, with outer flounce of embroidered sections joined with lace bands and ruffle. 26" waist.
Pink satin petticoat
Pink satin petticoat orhalf slip with embroidered net ruffle.
Red leather ballet flats
Ballet flats of red leather with button close ankle strap; red silk accent bow on topline; 14cm length.
Child's shoes
Girls one button white soft kid "Mary Jane" shoes; white satin ribbon bow on buckle; leather soles. Size 7 1/2
Leather boots
Boots of black patent leather with white leather upper; white button closure; 3/8" heel. Size 4 1/2
Cotton petticoat
Petticoat of white cotton, waistband, full length, with lace and whitework near hem.
Cotton nightgown
Nightgown of off white cotton, full length with loose silhouette and gores at sides, short raglan sleeves with narrow lace inserts, hand made crochet lace trim at sleeves and round neckline gathered with light pink ribbon, whitework embroidery along neckline.
Chemise
Chemise of white cotton with lace and embroidery on bodice, round neckline, sleeveless, natural waistline, tucking lace at lower skirt.
Nightgown and cap
Nightgown and nightcap of pink silk crepe and handmade pink crochet lace. Nightgown is full length, sleeveless, round gathered neckline with wide straps and yoke of open floral crochet lace from neckline to empire waist on front and back, trimmed with blue ribbon, wide tuck at bottom hemline. Nightcap in bonnet shape of very open crochet netting with floral crochet lace inserts framing the front and three-dimensional rosettes at bottom front sides, serving as weights for side.
Petticoat
White cotton combination petticoat with pink embroidery, lace trim and ribbon accents.
Shirtwaist
Shirtwaist of ivory cotton net and lace. Wide falling collar; sleeveless; Center-front closure of hidden snaps. Hand made filet lace and hand corcheted Irish lace inserts and trim.
Nightgown
Nightgown of cotton batiste; ecru color; sleeveless; lace trim at neck and armholes; band of Irish crochet lace in front.
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.
High button shoes
Pair of boots or "High Button Shoes" of black leather. The shoes, designed with pointed toes, lace closed along center front with laces 19 holes high. The modified Louis or cuban 2" high stacked heels are rounded at sides and back, and are curved at front. Stamped on lining: "370 4331 0a 66 / Friedman-Shelby / St. Louis" L: 27 cm W: 8 cm H: 26 cm Heel: 5 cm / 2 in.
Leather boots
Pair of boots or "High Button Shoes" of black leather. The shoes, designed with rounded toes, button closed along outer side, with 10 domed black glass buttons on each shoe. The "flap" they button into is scalloped along outer edge. The low, stacked heels are rounded at sides and back, and are curved at front. Stamped on lining: "F6202 E" L: 23 cm W: 7 cm H: 18 cm Heel: 2.5 cm / 1 in.
Wedding slippers
Wedding slippers of ivory silk. Shoes have somewhat pointed toes, and ivory silk rosette at top of vamp. 2" high heels, tapering slightly to base, rounded at sides and back, curved at front. Retailer's stamp inside: "Titche Goettinger Co. / Dallas Texas" Partly illegible handwritten numbers inside shoe. L: 22.5 cm W: 6.5 cm H: 12 cm Heel: 5 cm / 2 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.
Silk shoes
Pair of lady's shoes of black silk. The shoes, designed as modified D'Orsay pumps with pointed toes, are of black silk with cut-away areas at sides. Toe-box with opening at vamp and "T"-strap extending from vamp to connect with strap across instep that extends from heel area. Instep strap secures on outer side of shoe with circular button. Tear-drop shaped cut-outs on either side near heel. Lined in black silk. Medium high heels styled as a modified boulevard or Louis heel, with rounded sides and back, flaring to base, and with very slightly curved front section. Heels covered with matching black silk on sides and back. Sole of tan leather. No marks or labels on the shoes. L: 26 cm W: 7.5 cm H: 13.7 cm Heel: 5.5 cm / 2 1/8 in.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Oxford shoes
Ladies brown leather oxford style shoe. Button strap; pointed toe with brogue design. Stacked rubber heel. Stamped on sole: "McElroy / Special"
Wedding tiara
Wedding tiara of gold-tone metal in Greek frieze design trimmed with white seed pearls. Loops at ends for securing veil.
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
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.
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.
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
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.
Mourning veil
Mourning veil of black net. Square shape; trimmed all around with a deep border of black silk crepe.
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