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Baby booties
Baby booties of off-white linen with 2 button tab closure; buttons of white pearl; leather soles; size 2 (on tag)
Beaded dress
Dress of ivory chiffon with drop waist and grey lined bead embellishment; skirt has a beaded panel overlay with chevron hem; dress is sleeveless and fabric is gathered and pleated at top shoulder seam; round neckline.
Beaded leather boots
Pair of lady's boots or "High Button Shoes" of dark brown leather. The shoes, designed with pointed toes, lace closed along center front with laces 16 holes high. Embellished at toe with cut steel beads forming interlacing bands and lines. Medium height heels styled as a modified boulevard or Louis heel, with rounded sides and back, tapering to center and then flaring out again at base, and with curved front section. Sole of black leather. Lined in black leather and off-white fabric. Retailer's(?) stamp inside, partly illegible: "Famous / Paris, Tex." Hand-written notation on lining: "38-1 80364" Sold by Famous Shoe Store, Paris Texas (est. 1891). Worn by Kennie Holt Rucker in 1917-1918. Donated by Mary Helen Rucker to the Historical Collection (North Texas State University,Denton, Tex.). Transferred to the Texas Fashion Collection.
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.
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
Beaded purse
Tiny reticule of steel beads with a symmetrical design of blue, green, and pink.
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
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.
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.
Black leather booties
Booties of black leather with upper portion of white leather with black cut-out design and white pearlized buttons; 11 1/2cm length; baby booties.
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.
Black silk petticoat
Petticoat of black silk taffeta. Full length with waistband of black cotton with white pin dots (probably not original). 26" waist.
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"
Boots
Ladies lace-up boots of brown leather. Whole vamp with lightly brogued pointed toe-cap; stacked heel. Replacement laces. Stamped on interior: "350 32439N 66"
Boots
Pair of lady's boots of black leather. The "high button shoes" are designed with pointed toes, slightly rounded at tips. The boots lace up along the front with 18 holes. Lined at with black fabric. Modified Louis or boulevard heels, rounded at sides and back, flaring to base, and curved at front. Black leather soles. Embroidered logo inside: "[Part lion/part fish symbol] / Wichert / New York"
Boots
Pair of lady's boots or "High Button Shoes" of black leather and velvet. The shoes, designed with pointed toes, are of black leather at lower portion, and black velvet from edge of vamp to above ankle. Upper section closes with circular, slightly domed black buttons on outer edge, 11 buttons high. 1 3/4" high heels styled as a modified boulevard or Louis heel, with rounded sides and back, tapering to base, and with curved front section. Logo stamped on sole, partly illegible. Embroidered label inside: "[Monogram - CT Co.?] Autograph" Stamped inside: "Our Own Make / 354 812 / Craddock Terry Co."
Boy's Suit (Jacket and Pants)
Boy's suit of olive green wool tweed with gold flecks and small blue and white vertical stripes. A) Jacket. Triangular, placket front is bordered with black twill tape and has a vertical, center insert of red wool bordered with black braid. Four gilded brass buttons on each side of placket with right side closure having tailored buttonholes. 1-1/2" belt of self attaches at bottom button. Long, set-in sleeves are trimmed with two, smaller, nonfunctional matching buttons. Turn down collar closes with 2 hook & eyes. Bow tie of black silk faille. Horizontal, double welt pockets at side. Body of jacket is lined with black polished cotton and sleeves are lined in cotton fabric in stripes of light gray with thin green stripes. B) Short pants of matching tweed. Closes with a single brown button on each side of waist above pockets. Single slit pocket on the back at right. Sides of legs trimmed with 3 matching, nonfunctional buttons. Interior cotton satin waistband has 8 vertical buttonholes and is stamped: "Aletor(?) Waist Band / Patented / June 29, 1896 / 3 / Brooklyn, N. Y." Front lined in brown polished cotton.
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.
Brown leather baby booties
Baby booties of brown leather with brown button closure; 12cm length.
Brown moccasins
Moccasins of brown leather with pink and white beads on toe cap. Leather ties; child size (16cm), 8 stamped inside.
Chelsea boots
Man’s Chelsea style boots of black leather. Label: Hanan & Son
Chemise
Chemise of white cotton with lace and embroidery on bodice, round neckline, sleeveless, natural waistline, tucking lace at lower skirt.
Chemise
Black silk/crepe de chine chemise with wide neck cut low in back, ribbon runs through lace insertion over shoulders. Round arm holes, long narrow legs buttoning down the back. All over design of lace insertion. Trim = lace and ribbon Size 12
Child's Coat
Child's coat of off-white cotton faille with box pleats front and back; one each at shoulder and one down the middle of both back and front. Front opening to waist of four small white mother-of-pearl buttons and two snaps at neckline, covered by pleat. Sailor collar embroidered with simple flower and vine pattern and embroidered scalloped edges. Long sleeves have the same treatment for 3" cuffs. Dropped waist with belt loops (belt missing).
Child's shoes
Girls one button white soft kid "Mary Jane" shoes; white satin ribbon bow on buckle; leather soles. Size 7 1/2
Combing jacket
Ladies combing jacket of cotton wattle pique with blue and pink embroidery.
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
(a) Corset of silk pink brocade with ruched ribbon details; elastic garter belts (b) original Bon Ton box Information (from box): Average Figure Low Bust, 1079 (model #?) Pink Silk Broche, 30 (waist measurement?), Protected Tonge Perfected Front Lace, Non-Pinching O-I-C Clasp. Written in pencil on box: K. H. S. Wedding Corsets--Oct 17, 1918. Measurements: Waist: 30"
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
Cotton blouse
Midi blouse of white cotton duck. sailor-style. hip-length, with placketed slashed neckline. square sailor collar and full-length set-in sleeves. The neckline placket is applied to the outside of the blouse giving a yoke-like effect. The wide sailor collar is accented with three rows of white cotton twill ribbon. The sleeves gather slightly into wide placketed cuffs. The cuffs are accented with three rows of white cotton twill ribbon. The cuffs are secured with two tailored buttonholes and two mother-of-pearl buttons. Left breast slash pocket. Turned hem. No label.
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.
Cotton petticoat
Petticoat of white cotton, waistband, full length, with lace and whitework near hem.
Cotton petticoat
White cotton petticoat, full length, tiers of lace and self from hemline to knee length, unlined.
Cotton petticoat
Petticoat of white cotton. Full-length, with plain waistband. Side opening with two buttons, both now missing. Thin horizontal band of applied lace with "running square" design near knee-height. At bottom is an 8" deep ruffle of fabric with eyelet lace, laid over the hem of the dress, with a band of the "running square" lace at upper edge. Scalloped hand embroidery.
Cream silk booties
(A,B) Baby booties of cream silk lined in flannel with fur at the ankle; moccassin-style with yellow rosebud on toe Booties: 10 1/2cm length Socks: above ankle-length
Cream silk booties and stockings
(A,B) Baby booties of cream silk lined in flannel with fur at the ankle; mocassin-style with yellow rosebud on toe (C,D) Baby stockings of cream silk with crocheted trim with a drawstring ribbon woven through. Booties: 10 1/2cm length Socks: above ankle-length
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.
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.
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
Crocheted reticule
Small oval reticule of open weave crochet with bell and drop shaped dangles. Unlined.
Dance Pumps
Pair of lady's dance pumps in white satin. The shoes are of white satin with large bow at vamp and a second bow on the strap which buttons across instep of each shoe. Low/flat heels. White leather insole, and sides lined with white fabric. Retailer's stamp on sole: "S.G. Maddox / Weatherford, Texas." Stamped inside: "4 D 520"
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.
Dinner Gown
Evening/dinner gown of ivory silk crepe decorated with lace, embroidery, and artificial flowers.
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.
Dress
Dress. Bodice of vertically striped blue and black satin with short sleeves in black. Shallow v-neck trimmed with band of gold net ribbon which continues down center of back to waist. Bodice has black band just below bust line as "hem". Below this hem is pleated sash of blue and black striped materials at raised waistline, and a second band of the striped material running vertically from below "hem" to under top tier of skirt. Mid-calf-length black skirt with two vertical tiers of long box pleats from waistline. Bodice is lined in cream silk(?) with wide ribbon inner waistband, with cream-trimmed pads added at underarms. Skirt is lined in black. Garment fastens down back from neck to mid-thigh with a series of hook-and-eye and hook-and-loop closures. Sash around waist fastens at center front and has hook-and-loop closures running around left side to back. Garment has no labels.
Dressing gown
Dressing gown of silk printed with geometric design of of light pink, light brown, off white, and black creating squares and diamonds, trimmed with wide bands of red silk at the center front opening and at sleeve cuffs, long set-in sleeves, open front, full length, unlined. Label: "Aco. N" in front of an eagle logo
Ensemble
Chinese ensemble of blue silk with multi-colored embroidery. A) Jacket/Bodice. Knee-length, A-line, standing collar, long sleeves with white cuffs embroidered with scenes of Chinese people in various situations. Center front opening with black frogs fastened with spherical gold buttons. Wide band at collar and part of front opening, and hem with embroidery of figures on brown ground. Field of jacket with large multi-colored embroidered flowers and butterflies. B) Pants. Matching. Drawstring waist. Full-length, with matching embroidery, but only on lower legs. Cuffs with wide band of white embroidered with foliage and moths.
Evening Coat
Evening coat of cream/ecru wool with beige velvet accents and braided cream cord trim. Full length; center front opening with single hook & eye closure. Wide, 3/4 length dolman sleeves with velvet cuffs. Silk cord in scroll and chain pattern outlined front, sleeves and back to waist. Two inside pockets; ivory silk lining.
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