Search Results

Mourning dress

Description: 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 t… more
Date: 1895/1899

Velvet hat

Description: 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 … more
Date: 1895/1905

Motoring goggles

Description: 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.
Date: 1895/1965

Vest

Description: 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.
Date: 1895/1905

Slippers

Description: 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.
Date: 1895/1915
Creator: J.G. Brandt Shoe Co.

Crocodile handbag

Description: 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.
Date: 1895/1905

Embroidered shoes

Description: 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 flow… more
Date: 1895/1905

Slippers

Description: 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.
Date: 1895/1905

Lace-up boots

Description: 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 lini… more
Date: 1895/1905

Wrapper

Description: 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 3… more
Date: 1895/1899
Creator: Ideal Manufacturing Company
Back to Top of Screen