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Bodice
Bodice of black serge with dark green braided cord passementerie and jet bead applique. V-shaped neckline with black lace and ivory net dickey which closes on the right with 4 snaps. Ivory lace trim around collar and black lace around neckline and at cuffs. Long sleeves. Snaps on waistband for skirt (possibly not original to bodice and added at a later date). Center front closure of 4 hook & eyes snap at waistline; 4 non-functioning covered buttons trimmed with black bugle beads. Lined in brown fabric.
Graduation dress
Graduation gown ensemble of ivory silk taffeta decorated with bands of pearls, glass beads and tucked beading. A) Fitted bodice. Front fullness below deep round yoke trimmed with beading. Yoke is constructed with horizontal and vertical pin tucks forming window pane/checkerboard pattern. High neck worn with neck ribbon. Epaulets over top of long cannon style sleeves with two sets of three pin tucks above elbow; pleated cuffs trimmed with matching beading. Hem of bodice is bordered with matching beading. Left side hook & eye closure and at left shoulder. Lined in white polished cotton with boning and separate hook & eye closure. B) Full length skirt gored and fitted over hips with train in the back. Narrow ruffle around the bottom. Center back opening with hook & eye on waistband. Lined in white polished cotton. Size 22" waist.
Headscarf
Headscarf.
Bonnet
Child's sunbonnet of white cotton. Cotton streamer ties. Channel stitching and eyelet lace ruffle on stiffened visor/brim.
Bonnet
Child's sunbonnet of white cotton with eyelet brim, ruffles, apron. Rolled cording embellishment. Ties of self.
Dress Ensemble
Dress ensemble of green chiffon voile.
Cape
Ripple style waist-length cape of black wool felt with yoke of five rows of black satin ribbon and 6" middle tier of black lace. Ruffled stand-up collar of black silk gauze. Secures at center front neckline with two hook & eyes and ties of black satin ribbon. Unlined.
Dress
Dress of black silk matelassé. A) Fitted bodice of black silk matelassé with vestee of cream silk with lace appliqué trimmed in black and ivory braid in an Art Nouveau motif. High standing collar of lace appliqué matching vestee. Black velvet revers and trim at collar. Long sleeves with rolled back cuffs. Hook & eye closure at left of vestee. Vestee is lined in white polished cotton. Bodice is boned and lined in black polished cotton with center front hook & eye closure; 24" waist. B) Bustle-back skirt with slight train. Center back hook & eye closure. Unlined.
Girl's Fancy Dress
Girl's fancy dress of beige silk satin with light green vertical stripes; satin ribbon flounces at hem, neckline, and sleeves. Large ruffle of net tulle with satin ribbon accents at the rounded neckline. Attached satin ribbon belt which forms three-looped bow in back. Short, puffed sleeves. Center back closure of hook & eyes. Slit pocket. Lined in cream colored organdy.
Embellished gloves
Gloves of pale cream leather with dark brown binding and snaps. Three lines of braid decoration on back of hand, 2 button length.
Satin shoes
Shoes of light brown silk. Slightly pointed with rounded toe. Strap of self fabric with button fastening on outside of foot. Stacked bell-bottom style heel. L: 22.5 cm W: 6 cm H: 9 cm Heel: 3.5 cm / 1 3/8 in.
Shoes
Shoes of ecru silk. Slightly pointed with rounded toe. Strap of self fabric across instep, fastening with button on outside of foot with rounded pearl-like glass button. 1 3/8" high Louis style heel.
Cotton petticoat
Petticoat of cotton; white; long; 6 horizontal tucks near hem; eyelet lace flounce at hem.
Crocodile handbag
Handbag of brown crocodile with two feet attached to front face; stiffened ridge at center and smooth sides. Single contoured handle with brass fasteners. Inverted rectangular frame. Closure consists of two slides at ends with center slide and pull tab. Leather lined with inner accessory pocket. No labels.
Embroidered child's shoes
Chinese shoes of pale grey silk with multi-colored silk embroidered flowers; ankle strap with button closure; leather soles; canvas inner; 14cm length. Girl's shoes.
Embroidered shoes
Pair of shoes of white silk damask with embroidery in green, blue, and pink. Around throat and upper edge is band of green embroidered pine cones(?)and scallop band. At toe is embroidered blossom in pale pink and blue, with trailing branches in greens with leaves in greens and buds in pinks and butterflies in greens, pinks, and browns. Along sides are similar embroidered branches, leaves, buds, and blossoms. Throatline of shoe with black banding. At point of throat is applied 3-dimensional flower of silk ribbon. Inner sole of dark tan leather, insides of shoes lined with pink/beige silk(?). Soles of leather, with built-up or stacked 1 1/4" (3cm) modified louis or opera heels. Stamped inside shoes in red are various marks in Chinese(?), and maker's mark, which is mostly illegible. 24 cm. long; 9 cm. at widest point; 9 cm. high at highest point. Heel: 3.5 cm. (1 1/4") high at axis.
Felt hat
Picture hat of dark green wool felt with wide brim, flat crown, and black silk taffeta bow.
Ivory petticoat
Petticoat of ivory cotton muslin. Five panel; floor-length with slight train. Narrow waistband without closure. Applied gathered 4-1/2" ruffle at hem.
Lace-up boots
Pair of boots or "High Button Shoes" of gray/silver lamé cloth. The shoes, designed with pointed toes rounded at the tips, lace closed along center front with laces 18 holes high. The high heels are rounded at sides and back, tapering to center and flaring back out at base, and are curved at front. They are covered with the lamé fabric on the back and sides. The sole is of tan and brown leather, as is the cap on the heel. Shoes are lined in off-white cloth. Hand-written notation on inside lining, partly illegible: "37 / .... / 911" Measurements: Length: 26 cm Width: 10cm Height: 26cm Heel: 5.5 cm (2") high on axis w/cap
Leather booties
Booties of brown leather with black wool upper with scalloped button closure; 12cm length.
Motoring goggles
Motoring goggles. Leather(?) panel in "domino mask" shape; inset with two circular aluminum cylinders holding circular glass lenses. Plaited brown cord to secure to wearer's head. Possible replica. No marks or labels. Measurements: 8" long x 5" wide. Lenses 2" diam.
Mourning dress
Mourning dress of black silk and lace in aesthetic style. Yoke has triangular shaped overlay of black lace trimmed with double rows of black silk ribbon and black lace ruffles on front and back. Attached gathered sash snaps at center back and has trailing, knotted end. Demi-gigot sleeves with lace overlay from wrist to elbow. Watteau back; slightly trained. Closes at center front with three hidden buttons and five hooks & eyes on yoke; partially attached lining of gray cotton that closes with twenty-three buttons down center front. Reinforced hem.
Off-white petticoat
Petticoat, off white cotton batiste with three bands of horizontal tucks and lace inserts.
Opera mitts
Mitts of black lace, fingerless, opera length.
Pearl-snap gloves
Gloves of white kid with pearl snaps; 12 button length.
Sleeveless blouse
Blouse of off-white linen and lace; sleeveless; lace collar; hook & eye closure.
Slippers
Slippers of ivory kid leather. Flat heel; pointed toe. Strap across instep with button closure (buttons missing) and applied large silk bow embellished with small white beads. Maker's stamp: Brandt's / St. Louis Measurements: L: 23 cm W: 6.5 cm H: 7 cm Heel: 1 cm / 3/8 in.
Slippers
Pair of slippers of light green silk. Designed with slightly pointed toes, and with a small, almost square mother-of-pearl decorative buckle across vamp. Uppers are edged with green satin ribbon. Modified Louis heel, flaring at base. Stamped inside: "The Balta / [line illegible] / B. Altman & Co. / Paris New York" Stamped on sole: "The Balta" Handwritten inside: "a 5307 / 30160" L: 23 cm W: 6.5 cm H: 12.5 cm Heel: 5.5 cm / 2 1/4 in.
Velvet hat
Toque style hat of moss green velvet. Draped green velvet crown worked over a stiffened buckram frame. The top of the crown is embellished with an appliquéd filigree of bullion work, gold-tone braid and green and yellow rhinestones. Rolled wired brim of woven yellow, cream and purple silk ribbons accented with black chenille ribbon. The brim is diagonally draped with matching green velvet and moss green silk taffeta ribbon centered with pink, black and yellow stripes. The right front temple of the brim is accented with a cluster of purple and lavender artificial violets. There are two spherical black enameled head hatpins with long tines. Moss green polished cotton lining with drawstring adjustment. Black buckram crown frame. No labels.
Vest
Vest of teal, navy blue and black plaid basketweave wool. Notched shawl collar; double breasted with composition buttons; four welt pockets at chest and waist. Black sateen back and lining; interior flap pocket at right chest. No labels.
White linen petticoat
White linen petticoat with four rows of ruffles at hem.
Wrapper
Wrapper or Mother Hubbard gown of cotton muslin printed in blue paisley pattern. Watteau pleats down center back; collared. Long sleeves are gathered at the wrist and have a 5" ruffle at the shoulder. Full length with pleat at hem. Two rows of gold and white braid on yoke. Ties at sides form half belt in back. Center front button closure. Also known as a Texas Prairie Gown. Stamped label at center back neckline: "The / Ideal / Wrapper / Manufactured by / Ideal Mfg. Co. / Tilton, N.H. / Size 38 5405 / Style / Price"
Linen petticoat
Petticoat of off-white linen. Full-length, with plain waistband with drawstring waist. Gathered into waist at sides and back, flat at front. Near Above hem are 4 horizontal pin-tucks. Below pin-tucks is wide added flounce of same material with embroidered hem with triangular "points". Embroidered initials at center front: "NHE" Described as a trousseau petticoat.
Maternity dress
Maternity dress of red wool with gigot sleeves and shirred yoke. The standing collar, cuffs, and pelerine are of black silk velvet, edged in cream lace frills. Watteau back. Attached black ribbon sash at high waist. Fitted inner lining of brown polished cotton with center front button closure and boning. B) Black ribbon sash; 2-3/4" wide. Formerly attached to dress(?).
Wedding shoes
Wedding shoes of off-white or champagne satin. The shoes have rounded toes, and no ornamentation. The medium-high heel is set under, is rounded at back and sides and curved at front, tapers to center and then swells to base, and is covered with matching satin; it has the same natural brown colored leather on the heel's cap and on the soles of the shoes. Stamped inside both shoes: "2 D13583" Measurements: Length: 22 cm Width: 5.5cm Height: 11cm Heel: 4cm (1 1/2") high on axis w/cap
Wedding Shoes
Wedding shoes of off-white or champagne satin. The shoes have rounded toes, and no ornamentation. The medium-high heel is set under, is rounded at back and sides and curved at front, tapers to center and then swells to base, and is covered with matching satin; it has the same natural brown colored leather on the heel's cap and on the soles of the shoes. Stamped inside both shoes: "2 D13583"
Wedding Slippers
Pair of wedding slippers of off-white kid leather. The shoes are designed with a slightly pointed toe, rounded at tip, with large off-white satin rosette at vamp. Modified Louis or Cuban heel. Size 3B
Leather shoes
Booties of black leather with black button closure; 11 1/2cm length.
Afternoon Dress
Afternoon Dress. Green wool bodice (A) and skirt (B) ensemble with red velvet accents and red edging.
Black silk corset
Corset covered in black silk, constructed of 6 pieces. Front has 5 clasps, marked "FC Co." Each side has 41 bones of various widths and lengths. The back is laced with 13 eyelets with (now) brown laces. The bottom is finished with a straight silk binding, and the top is finished with a machine made eyelet edging. Most bones have decorative stitching at the top and bottom. Labeled: "Style No. 257 / FC Co. / Pat. Oct. 18, 1880 / Pat. Feb. 3, 1885 / Trade Mark, Aug 8, 1888 / Trade Mark, May 31, 1887"
Off-white petticoat
Petticoat of off-white cotton with embroidered butterflies and scalloped lace trim at hem.
Wedding Dress
Wedding ensemble of ivory voile with silk embroidered "bermuda grass" plant motif. A) Fitted bodice. Rounded neckline with lace collar. Long sleeves are fitted with lace cuffs matching collar. Center front hook & eye closure. Lined in ivory silk; boned. B) Skirt. Full length. Center back hook & eye closure on 1" waistband. Lined in matching voile. C) Sash of ivory moire silk ribbon; 2" wide.
Afternoon dress
Afternoon dress ensemble of navy jacquard with green and cream floral print. Consists of: A) Bodice with lace embelishments as if yoke but beneath faux vest of chartreuse green; geometric pleating in front; black velvet and chartreuse accent at collar; hook and eye closures at center front; remnants of ruffled trim on cuffs. B) Skirt; pleating in center; navy ruffle trim
Afternoon dress
Daytime ensemble of white cotton batiste with black dots. A) Bodice with lace yoke. Center front has three vertical rows of lace separated by two inserts of matching fabric with pin tucks. Small bishop sleeves, 3/4 length. Center back closure of seven hook & eyes. Unlined. B) Skirt. Full length with bustle-back, slightly trained back. Formed with two tiers of inserted lace and shirring; bottom tier has pin tucks and extra row of matching inserted lace along hem. Narrow waistband with hook & eye closure; shirring at sides and around back. Unlined.
Baby moccasin booties
Baby booties/moccasins of light brown kidskin (goat leather) with carteledge pleated toe. 3-hole lacing for silk cord closing. Sateen lined.
Bed Jacket
Bed jacket of black openwork. Hip length-jacket is formed of vertical panels of black braid open work net overlaid/appliquéd with black braid in scrolls and arabesques, the whole is lined/backed with black silk. The panels are constructed to create princess seamed segments for shape/fit. Elbow-length sleeves, V-neckline at front with two hook & eye closures on center front. Neckline and upper part of opening trimmed with off-white eyelet lace ruffle. Two black braided circular button-like applied elements at center front, one at either side of opening.
Black combination
Combinations(?) of black silk taffeta with double net flounce at bottom. Camisole top attached at natural waist, small cap sleeves. Opens down the front with covered buttons, some non-functional and covering hook-and-eyes. Size 16
Bodice
Dress top/bodice of black silk brocade in "tree branch" geometric design with lavender silk vestee front over-laid with black point d'esprit in pattern of squares. Modified leg of mutton sleeve with black passementerie trim. Stand-up collar of matching lavender silk covered in black lace. Collar and vestee close on left with hook & eyes. Black fabric lining of bodice is boned and closes at center front with hook & eyes in which hooks and eyes alternate sides. 29" waist.
Boots
Pair of lady's boots or "High Button Shoes" of black leather. The shoes, designed with pointed toes, lace closed along center front with laces 13 holes high. At top of toe box is decorative seaming creating a "V" shape. The low, stacked heels styled as a modified Louis heel, with rounded sides and back, tapering at center then flaring very slightly at base, and with curved front section. Sole of black leather. Lined in cream cloth and black leather. Partly illegible retailer's(?) mark stamped inside uppers: "Linkhau... / Memphis Tenn" Handwritten notation inside uppers: "236 6788"
Bow tie
Bow tie of ecru silk in the straight or trestle shape. Square patterned weave; adjustable length. Fabric Label: "100% Silk RN 18236"
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