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Evening Dress

Description: Evening dress of ivory silk crepe with over-layer of ivory organza; layered, tiered rectangles of ivory organza down front; strapless bodice silhouette with attached fine cord straps at top of a rectangle of light brown tulle with layered ivory organza rectangles over it; rectangle goes above the bodice top at the center-front; side-zip closure; full-length. Designer's label: "Akris"
Date: 2007
Creator: Akris

Calotte Hat

Description: Calotte style hat of black wool felt hat with swag overlay. Black passementerie trim and spotted black veiling. Fully lined in black silk. Black grosgrain ribbon headband. Label stitched center back headband: "Francioni / Chapeaux / Zurich"
Date: 195X

[Covered bridge]

Description: Photograph of a wooden covered bridge in Switzerland. A field is visible in the foreground. The bridge is visible behind a wall next to the field. A mountain is visible in the background.
Date: unknown
Creator: Gough, Ray

[Lake Geneva]

Description: Photograph of Lake Geneva in Switzerland. The lake is visible in the foreground. The opposite shore is visible in the background. The shore is full of trees and houses.
Date: unknown
Creator: Gough, Ray

[Lion Monument]

Description: Photograph of the Lion Monument in Lucerne, Switzerland. The sculpture is visible in the foreground cut into the rock. Trees frame the image. The lion is cut into the center of the image surrounded by text.
Date: unknown
Creator: Gough, Ray

[Pilatus Mountain]

Description: Photograph of Pilatus Mountain as seen from high on the mountain in Switzerland. The mountainside below is visible in the foreground. Two large birds fly across the foreground. The valley below is visible in the background.
Date: unknown
Creator: Gough, Ray

[Wooden bridge]

Description: Photograph of a covered wooden bridge in Switzerland. The opening to the bridge is visible in the foreground. The roof slopes up out of the image. A person is visible at the end of the bridge in the background.
Date: unknown
Creator: Gough, Ray

[Chapel Bridge]

Description: Photograph of the Chapel Bridge and Water Tower in Lucerne, Switzerland. The covered bridge is visible in the foreground crossing over the River Reuss. The tower is visible on the left side of the bridge connecting to the opposite bank. A church, more buildings, and a hillside are visible in the background behind the bridge.
Date: 1965
Creator: Gough, Ray

[Lucerne]

Description: Photograph of a street in Lucerne, Switzerland. A red and white barrier is visible in the right foreground. A child on a tricycle is visible next to the barrier on the street. A man in white walks across the street. A row of shops is visible on the left side of the street. More buildings are visible in the background.
Date: 1965
Creator: Gough, Ray

[Snow bank]

Description: Photograph of a snow bank on Mount Pilatus in Switzerland. In the foreground, a man in a suit is visible in front of a snow bank. The sky is visible in the background.
Date: 1965
Creator: Gough, Ray

[View from Mount Pilatus]

Description: Photograph of Pilatus Mountain in Switzerland. The photograph was taken while descending the mountain. A patch of grass intersects the bottom foreground. The valley is visible below the grass. Two red buildings are visible in the valley. Other mountains are visible in the distance.
Date: 1965
Creator: Gough, Ray

Day Dress

Description: Day dress of royal blue wool jersey knit in sheath style. Below knee length, with round neckline with decorative draped pleat at center front. Bracelet length dolman sleeves with underarm gussets. Center back zipper closure. Unlined. Designer's label to left of center back zipper: "Hanro / By Handschin & Ronus Ltd. / Made In / Switzerland / 100% Wool" Size tag attached to right of designer label: "14*"
Date: 1960
Creator: Hanro

Felt hat

Description: Hat of red felt in modified fedora style. Asymmetric downturned brim; crown sewn down into tuck on right side; circular topstitching around top of crown. Hatband of red grosgrain ribbon and bow at back as trim. Edge of brim turned under and topstitched. Headband of red grosgrain ribbon; unlined. Label on headband: Made in Switzerland
Date: 1950/1959

Leather shoes

Description: Shoes of olive green leather, pointed toe, high throat accented by two buttons and an insert of reptile leather, narrow stacked heel. Measurements: L: 25 cm. W: 7.5 cm. H: 11 cm. Heel: 5.5 cm, 2 1/4 inches Markings: Left- "Daphne / Volk / made in switzerland" Right- "Daphne / Bally haute couture / made in switzerland"
Date: 1950/1970

Necktie

Description: Necktie of off-white silk with grey diagonal embroidered stands with vertical off-white ribs in between; four in hand style; 1 1/2" at widest point. Lined in off-white silk with blue D'ore print. Labels: Dreyfuss & Son pure silk; Woven in Switzerland D'ore imported silk
Date: 1940/1960
Creator: Dreyfuss & Son
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