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Linen afternoon dress

Description: Afternoon dress of ecru linen. One piece with waistline slightly higher than normal. "Magyar" type sleeves, Russian influence in off-center detailing, high square neck. Ankle length "plain, sensible corselet" skirt. Trimmed with soutache embroidery.
Date: 1912

Cotton petticoat

Description: 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.
Date: 1912

Linen petticoat

Description: Off white linen long petticoat with 12" deep lace.
Date: 1912

Leather boots

Description: Boots of off-white leather with button up closure and 1" stacked wooden heel; canvas inner. Size for 6 year old boy (20 1/2cm long)
Date: 1912

Lace vest

Description: Vest/waistcoat/bolero of gold metallic lace, very brief with tassels in front. Probably made over from some other garment. Size 8?
Date: 1912

Purse

Description: Purse of gunmetal mesh, suitable for afternoon use. Rectangular frame, plain polished gunmetal / steel frame with ball/snap closure and matching chain of elongated links. Body of purse formed of gunmetal / steel mesh, with linked chain latticework along bottom edge, terminating in small spheres. Inside of frame is engraved "Bessie H. Brown" and "Dallas Texas 4205 Swiss Avenue" Measurements: 26 cm. from top of clasp to bottom of fringe; 19.5 cm at widest part of bag.
Date: 1912

Shoes

Description: Pair of shoes of red silk satin. Designed with a rounded toe and three straps across vamp which lace with red silk cord. Toebox with floral embroidery in red, and with decorative twisted fabric band across top of toebox. Edges of upper and straps edged off-white leather(?) 2" high modified Louis heel, rounded at sides and back, flaring slightly to base. Mostly illegible stamp inside.
Date: 1912

Protection

Description: The garden sculpture depicts a seated woman and a young child on her lap. The woman's arms are outstretched and appear to hold a garment or protective robe.
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Date: 1912/1934
Creator: Jónsson, Einar

Protection

Description: The rear view of the bronze sculpture depicts the back side of a seated person with outstretched arms holding a draped fabric or piece of clothing. The woman's hair is braided and wrapped around her head.
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Date: 1912/1934
Creator: Jónsson, Einar

Protection

Description: The detail view of the outdoor sculpture shows the woman and child up close. The younger figure appears to be holding an apple or some sort of fruit. Both figures eyes appear to be closed. The younger male figure is nude and rests his head on his right shoulder.
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Date: 1912/1934
Creator: Jónsson, Einar

Protection

Description: The detail view of the sculpture shows the figures' faces and torsos.
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Date: 1912/1934
Creator: Jónsson, Einar

Hat

Description: Hat of ivory/ecru panne velvet, black fur, ivory lace, and a black plume. The crown is of low, crushed ivory or ecrue panne velvet, with a lower border of black fur. The wide brim had an inner wire framework covered with ivory lace, edged with the same black fur. Extending from lower edge of crown at side to off of the edge of the brim is a large black plume. Crown is lined with ivory/ecru satin, with gathered section at center. There are no labels in the hat. Gift of Margaret Baker. Fr… more
Date: 1912

Hat

Description: Hat of velvet and golden weave cloth. The domed crown is covered in a woven golden cloth shot through with metallic threads. Around the base of the crown is a wide hatband of a similar fabric in the form of a dense ribbon, forming a large bow at front. Set in behind the bow is a semi-circular fan spray of fine white feathers. The wide, circular, slightly floppy brim is of black velvet. The inside of the crown is lined in a dark blue/black satin material. Maker's label stamped in gold on in… more
Date: 1912/1918
Creator: Dagnet, J.
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