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Afternoon Dress
Afternoon dress of dark green silk satin, crepe and chiffon. The tunic-style dress of dark green silk satin is street-length, with a drop waist. It has a slight standing collar at back which extends out in front to become long ties with a backing of dark maroon. Below the bow formed by the ties is V-shaped neckline. The full-length sleeves are dark green silk satin from shoulders to elbows and are translucent green crepe from elbows to cuffs. The main part of the gauze sections are embroidered with floral motifs in red, pink, and green/gold. The sleeves have two snaps at each cuff, which are trimmed with bands of pink crepe, maroon crepe, and dark green satin. On the front of the skirt are three wide, slightly overlapping tiers of fabric, split at center front, which start below the hips and end slightly above the hem. The dress is unlined, and there are no tags or labels.
Apron
Apron of white cotton check, high round neckline, sleeveless, patch pocket at side hip, poncho-like construction to knee length at front and to natural waist at back, tie of self at natural waist.
Baby shoes
Baby shoes of tan woven straw with white grosgrain ribbon bow tie; 10 1/2cm long. Tag sewn to shoe
Bandbag
a) Handbag of cobalt blue, black, red and multicolored beads in a scene with a man kneeling in front of a griffin with a decorative border. Rectangular, metal frame with leaf pattern and ornate openwork clasp at center-top; decorative 18" chain with links formed as blossoms; fully lined in dark pink silk crepe with two inner pockets. Scene on bag is Assyrian. Measurements: 8 3/4" from clasp to base; 6 1/2" wide at widest; chain extends 9 1/2" from frame to furthest point. b) Powder puff of pale pink velour. Rectangular. 5 1/4" x 3 3/4".
Beaded dress
Evening dress of salmon pink silk crepe. Sleeveless; ankle length; dropped waist. Bodice designed with U-shaped neckline and heavily beaded in rhinestones and seed beads in deep U-shaped breastplate design; over bodice with deep U-shaped neckline opens to reveal beading on lower layer and is bordered in rhinestones and seed beads matching under layer. Skirt is designed with overskirt trimmed in two rows of clear seed bead fringe. No labels.
Beaded dress
Beaded mauve silk chiffon dress with castellated hemline. Round neck, low dropped waistline, sleeveless. Tubular silhouette with skirt slightly gathered to bodice. Beaded with tiny crystal beads. Attached 3/4" wide beaded belt.
Beaded handbag
Beaded handbag in oversized rectangular shape. Rectangular gilt frame with twist closure set with green cabochons. Body of bag formed of red, silver, grey, and black beads in a mosaic/Turkish carpet pattern. Single chain handle attaches to purse at scrolled fixtures set on opposite sides of the frame. Bottom of bag with scalloped beaded fringe matching body of bag. Lined in pale peach satin with one pocket and attached small coin purse with ball twist closure. Sewn into lining is woven tag "Made In France". Marked on frame "Made In France". 42 cm. from tip of clasp to bottom of fringe; 27 cm. wide at widest part of bag.
Beaded purse
Handbag of multicolored (predominantly blue) beads in abstract design. Curved brass frame trimmed with mother of pearl, garnets, and aquamarine or topaz with scalloped bottom. Looped beaded fringe; double chain handle attached to two small lion chain supports; balled, plunger type closure. Blue silk lining with two interior pockets. Measurements: 18 cm from center of frame to bottom of fringe; 17 cm across base of purse.
Beaded reticule
Reticule style antique traded handbag of pale, opalescent blue beads with floral motif. Bottom is trimmed in looped fringe of self. Crocheted top edge. Chain handle which cinches closed. Unlined. Measurements: 23 cm from top of bag to bottom; 14 cm from across bottom of the bag.
Bed jacket
Bed jacket of lightweight silk of cream or off white with large-scale pink floral motif, styled like a poncho of a circle with stitching creating sleeves, lapels of white cotton with floral net lace trim, matching lace trim along bottom hem, hip length, unlined. Pink floral silk bed jacket with lace trim.
Bed jacket
Two-tone brown and tan silk acetate bed jacket. Hip-length. unstructured shell of mocha colored silk acetate. Standing band collar of tan silk acetate embroidered with beige. pink. orange and green floss circular disks. Five narrow tucks on either side of the collar falling across the front shoulder lines on a slight diagonal. Full-length. two-tone. set-in sleeves that gather into narrow cuffs. The lower portions of the sleeves are a contrasting tan silk acetate embroidered to match the collar. The circular disk motifs have additional art deco embellishments on the sleeves. Center front opening bound with tan silk acetate. Hip-level hemline bound in tan silk acetate. Unlined. No label. Dress shields under the armseyes.
Belt or necklace
Belt/necklace of faceted iridescent purple "carnival glass" beads. Four strands; flat-braided; ball and tassel at each end. 70 inches including tassels.
Black petticoat
Black cotton organza long half slip petticoat.
Bonnet
Child's bonnet of peach colored, gathered silk crepe with tiny silk ribbons and flowers. Mint green silk velvet ribbon ties. Lined in white cotton gauze.
Bonnet
Bonnet of multicolored fruit print cotton. Eyelet lace trimmed edges. Stiff brim and ties of self.
Boots
Ladies black satin modified Captain Kid style boot with leather fold-down cuff and cutout design to show off stockings. Medium high knock-on heel; closure of three buttons and straps.
Brocade clutch
Clutch style purse of light pink silk with brocade motif of rural Chinese scene in green, off-white, pink, and yellow. Finger handle on back. Flip bar closure of brass in leaf motif embellished with green, pink, blue, and purple colored stones. Inner lining of emerald green satin with three slip pockets and one item holder. Maker's label: Switkes / handbag Measurements: Width: 8" Height: 5 1/2" Depth: 1 1/8"
Chemise dress
Chemise dress of peach and beige mouselaine, "flapper" dress. Sleeveless. Rounded neckline. Heavily beaded in stylized scrolling floral/fan forms of rhinestones, white/moonstone bugle beads, clear seed beads, rhinestones, and metallic thread. 3 tiers of self ruffle alternating peach, beige, peach at lower skirt.
Chiffon gown
Teagown & slip. A: Teagown of muted green chiffon with white and crystal beading. ; floating panel at back; use with tie at waist. B: Underslip of pale green crepe de chine underslip.
Child's dress
A) Young girl's dress of check woven, pink transparent fabric with pink silk ribbon trim and pink silk flowers. Rounded square neckline; short sleeves; falls at the knees. Dress has a simple yet unique construction. Fabric of sleeve is gathered into a flower of silk ribbon at each outer sleeve with pleated shoulders. Eight pink silk ribbon flowers circle the lower portion of the dress, and there are two bands of ribbon trims at double scalloped hem. B) Slip of pink sateen cotton bordered in pink silk ribbon. Sleeveless with attached scalloped hemline.
Cloche
Cloche of straw, silk, chiffon, etc. The hat is styled with an irregular, deep crown which flares slightly at base to act as a residual brim. The surface of the hat is composed of bands of various materials and ornamentation, including narrow border bands of woven golden straw, bands of off-white chiffon which are sewn through to create rows of diagonal "puffs", similar bands of narrow threading, and a wide band of brown silk. The top of the crown is formed of a diamond shape of the brown silk bordered with the narrow threaded diagonal bands. Hat lined in black fabric, with embroidered logo and maker's label: "New York [Image of a lady in hat] Paris / Arle Hats / Inc."
Cloche
Cloche hat of tan linen. The off-the-face cloche has a high, domed crown embellished with white saddle stitching along seams. The brim is of the same material, folded up at front and descending down at sides and is turned down at back. At center back is a separation in the brim, with a small tan linen bow between the sections. The hat is unlined, with a brown grosgrain ribbon inner hatband inside the base of the crown. Maker's label sewn to inner hatband: "Reproduction / Rose Descat / 22 Rue Royale / Paris"; Second label sewn to inner hatband: "Made in France"
Cloche
Cloche hat of olive green silk velvet. The domed crown is constructed in eight sections, and surrounded by a pleated band of the same materials. Around the base of the crown is a band of green and silver metallic woven fabric. At right side of hat are two wide pendant green velvet ribbons, and applied to the side above the ribbons are peach/pink and cream velvet blossoms with green cloth leaves. Flowers attach with straight pins. Hat is lined in black. No labels.
Cloche
Cloche hat of black silk velvet. The rigid crown has a flattened top, and sides formed of gathers of the velvet forming horizontal ridges. The brim is a soft, gathered and padded "ruffle" of the same velvet. The hat is lined in a black satin. Sewn inside crown is retailer's label: "Neiman-Marcus Co. / Dallas New York".
Cloche
Cloche style hat covered in net with silver metallic thread embroidery. Swirls of midnight blue velvet at sides. Black velvet border. Lined in turquoise blue silk.
Cloche
Cloche hat of royal blue velvet and silver lace. The cylindrical crown is of royal blue velvet, slightly domed and slightly "crushed". The top panel of the crown is of silver lace over a dark fabric. Around the sides of the crown, nearer the top than the base, is a horizontal band of the same silver lace. The shallow brim is constructed of the royal blue velvet and overlaid with the silver lace, which extends beyond the edge of the velvet. The crown is lined in a cream/iridescent satin; most of the underside of the brim is lined with blue velvet. Maker's label embroidered to center inner lining panel of crown: [pseudo coat of arms] "The Denver Dry Goods Co. / Paris New York / Denver", with small embroidered "FRONT" indicating the front of the hat. Retailer's label sewn to inner side of crown: "Parisian / Abilene, Tex."
Cloche
Cloche style hat of beige crocheted straw. The rounded crown with tucks and folds is created of beige straw which has been crocheted. Around base of crown is band of dark brown piping. Shallow brim is turned up around sides and back, with wide edge band of brown satin with parallel rows of stitching. Front of brim has radiating ridges worked into straw. Hat is lined with dark beige satin. Designer's label sewn into crown: "Budwig / Ltd."
Cloche and Scarf Set
Cloche hat of embroidered pink linen. The slightly domed crown is made of pink linen with all-over tiny white embroidered polka-dots. The matching brim is turned up at front, sewn to crown, and descends at sides, turning downwards at back. At center back the brim is split, with a bow of the same fabric affixed at the split. The hat is lined with white silk. There are no labels or tags in the hat. The hat is accompanied by a necktie/scarf of the same fabric. Original records indicate the set is probably French in origin.
Cloche hat
Cloche style hat with tan velvet crown trimmed in gold soutache and rick rack braid. White and mauve artificial silk flowers at right side. Rolled mauve silk brim at back and right side.
Cloche hat
Cloche style hat with tan velvet crown trimmed in gold soutache and rick rack braid. White and mauve artificial silk flowers at right side. Rolled mauve silk brim at back and right side.
Clutch
Clutch style purse of brown leather and denim blue cording embellished with brass star on front face. Hidden snap closure of brass. Lined in blue moire with two slip pockets. Includes beveled mirror backed in matching blue moire; measures 3" x 2 1/4". Measurements: Width: 8 1/16" Height: 5 1/2" Depth: 1/2"
Clutch purse
Clutch purse of beige with chain stitch and tiny antique opaque white beads. Rectangular brass frame with two jade colored cabochons at twist closure. Lined in cream colored satin with single elasticized pocket. No labels. Measurements: 14cm across frame; 12.5 cm in height.
Clutch purse
Clutch purse in envelope style of slate blue and white fine cording. Silver circular closure. Lined in slate blue moire; two slip pockets. Contains envelope style change purse of matching blue moire lined in ivory faille. Stamped inside: Made in France
Coin purse
Coin purse of navy silk taffeta. Inverted rectangular frame; twist closure. No labels. Measurements: 10 cm across frame x 8 cm.
Coin purse
Coin purse in circular shape of glass beads shades of white and light blue with rose flower design in center. Semicircular brass frame and ball twist closure. Trimmed with black bead loop and 5mm crystal on bottom. Pink rope handle. Cream colored cotton lining. Measurements: 9.5 cm diameter from frame to bottom.
Coin purse
Coin purse of black silk taffeta. Inverted frame; brass ball twist closure. No labels. Measurements: 8 cm across top of frame; 8 cm from top of frame to center of bottom.
Combination undergarment
Combinations undergarment of embroidered off-white cotton with pin pleats at front bodice and open tape-lace at waistline; sleeveless, with wide scooping neckline; scalloped trim throughout; floral embroidery and tape-lace insets at top and front hemline of bottom; center-back mother-of-pearl closure. Formed as a shift with legs, a combination of a shift and drawers.
Combination undergarment
Girl's pale pink cotton combination undergarment. Square neckline, sleeveless with shoulder straps. Buttons down back with drop seat.
Combination undergarment
Combinations undergarment of embroidered off-white cotton with pin pleats at front and back bodice, and open tape-lace at waistline; sleeveless, with wide scooping neckline woven with silk ribbon; scalloped trim throughout; floral embroidery at neckline and at hem of bloomers; center-back mother-of-pearl closure. The garment combines a shift with drawers, hence "Combinations".
Cotton petticoat
Undergarment formed as a full-length slip with a second inner petticoat layer at base, the whole of off-white cotton with drop waist and lace trim. Drop waistband of fluted, embroidered rectangles; gathered skirt trimmed with floral embroidery. Sleeveless, with scoop neckline; princess seams; underskirt with lace trim ruffle; full-length; center-back mother-of-pearl closure.
Crochet reticule
Reticule of crocheted gold metallic and cream thread. Drawstring closure of self with braided drawstring ending in two gold balls on each end. Pink satin faille lining. Round, structured base of same. No labels. Measurements: 15 cm in length, base 7.5 cm in diameter.
Day dress
Day dress of dark blue silk crepe with red silk accents. Knee length, long sleeves, loose shift silhouette, square neckline created with triangle-shaped insert at bustline, giving the impression of a center front opening lined on both sides with mother of pearl buttons. Red silk accents as faux tie at neckline, three inserts at wide cuffs of long sleeves, and as band at hemline. No labels or makers marks. Losses throughout.
Dress
Dress of navy wool gabardine in two parts. The main body of the tubular-shaped dress is full-length, sleeveless, with a round neckline. It has decorative bead-work at upper bust, on back at shoulders and down spine, in a line from right hip down to hem, and around hem. The bead-work includes lines of red and clear beads, spirals and "bursts" of clear and red beads, circular ornaments of red beads, and a roundel at front to bottom right at hem of a scene of a wine jug against a blue, clear and green background. The dress has an opening from left shoulder to waist which is secured with a line of hidden snaps, and is decorated with nine cloth and plastic circular non-functioning buttons arranged in groups of three. The dress is unlined. The dress has with it a detachable cropped camisole of white cotton with center front hook-and-eyes closure and white elastic waistband. The sleeves of the camisole are of navy wool gabardine, bell-shaped, and match the dress. They are decorated with the same style bead-work as the dress, including lines of red and clear beads running from shoulders to wrist, clear and red beaded spirals and "bursts", and roundels with designs in blue, red, and green. When worn, the camisole sleeves blend in with the dress and look like one garment.
Dress shirt
Man's English broadcloth cotton shirt with geometric brown/taupe print. Placket front with mother of pearl buttons. Long sleeves with larger buttons on cuffs and buttoned vents. Pin stripe on straight point collar requires separate printing for each collar. Label: Made of / Kantex / Fabrics Second label: Green Hood / Genuine / Imported English / Broadcloth / Will Not Fade
Envelope chemise
Step-in envelope chemise of white cotton batiste with lace edging and insert. Wide shoulder straps bordered in lace with center row of fagoting. Decoration of tucking, shirring, and embroidery at front neckline. Leg portion rounded at sides with button closure at crotch.
Envelope for Fashionable Dress Pattern Company Pattern #7367
Fashionable Dress Pattern Company pattern 7367 to make a dress with long set-in sleeves, jabot, circular skirt panels, and v-neckline, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Envelope for Fashionable Dress Pattern Company Pattern #7387
Fashionable Dress Pattern Company pattern 7387 to make a dress scarf collar, hip yoke, and folded draped asymmetrical skirt detail, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Envelope for Fashionable Dress Pattern Company Pattern #7451
Fashionable Dress Pattern Company pattern 7451 to make a dress with scarf collar, bishop sleeves, short skirt, and asymmetrical details, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Envelope for Fashionable Dress Pattern Company Pattern #7482
Fashionable Dress Pattern Company pattern 7482 to make a "sweet girl graduate" dress with paneled short skirt and bertha collar, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Envelope for Fashionable Dress Pattern Company Pattern #7483
Fashionable Dress Pattern Company pattern 7483 to make a graduation dress with cape collar, bow closure, and skirt with back dip, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
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