Calot or Capulet style hat of ivory felt with a decorative band of ivory silk velvet trimmed in white twisted cord; accented with rhinestone embellished, disc shaped jewels on each side; pillbox shape with dipped sides.
Evening gown of off-white silk Chantilly lace with strapless bodice embellished with rhinestones, sequins, pearls, and fabric flowers of white, pale green, and bright yellow-green; wide, full skirt of Chantilly lace with scalloped hem over stiffened net, silk faille, and attached net petticoat; cummerbund of bright green satin tucked under pointed waistline at center-front; 2 sashes of bright green trail down center-back waistline; bodice is lined in white faille with boning; center-back zip closure.
Dress of navy wool gabardine with green pipe trim and lace collar and cuff accent; drop waist silhouette with round neckline with round collar of green wool with border of navy wool trimmed in green wool; outer layer collar of ecru floral lace with appliqued tiny flowers; dress has a drop waist skirt with a waistband of gathered navy wool bordered by green wool pipe; green pipe border at center-front panel of bodice; long sleeves with bell-shaped cuffs lined in green wool, and an inner flounce of self-lace; gathered band at wrists; unlined.
Textile fragment of ecru satin brocaded with a large floral design in greens, corals and golden yellows; vines are swirling and slightly stylized; the design is not repetitive; leaves and flowers are shaded using separated areas.
Tapestry of muted warm beige hues of greens, pinks, and purples of a scene of Bedouin men and women gathered at a desert oasis with horses, camel, palm trees, and fern-like plants; men and women are gathering water into vessels.
Combination of ivory cotton with wide straps and drawstring in top band at yoke; bodice features 5 vertical lines of picot stitch or faggoting with tiny embroidered flowers at the base; gathered at side hip line; snap crotch closing; side slits; bottom is trimmed in narrow lace.
Dress of purple and black striped taffeta with vined flower damask in violet stemmed leaves with pink flowers: a) Bodice has band collar and yoke and center-front with crocheted lace overlay; long set-in sleeves are overlaid with lace at the forearm; sleeves are gathered at shoulders and cuffs; bodice is trimmed with fine satin ruffles; satin waistband with bow at left-front; lined in ecru pinstriped cotton; under arm pads attached. b) Skirt of self-taffeta is fan pleated at back for fullness; full-length with slight train at back; two ruches bands of black satin trim the hem; hook and eye closure at back; black taffeta underskirt with dust ruffles.
Part of a tapestry that hangs in front of a doorway (portiere) of hand-woven off-white wool with large painterly floral design at center and floral vines at the sides; varied use of color in browns, pinks, greens and pale yellows.
Picture hat of black tulle and lace with wide asymmetrical brim; hat has a brooch of a square coral colored lucite surrounded by two faceted black rectangles; ribbon band of black moire.
Textile panel of deep red velvet with a darker red print of an ornamental design with two exotic birds facing each other; design has a wrought iron-work look; fleur-de-lis spade.
Handbag of reddish-brown leather in a rectangular shape with fold-over flap and brass twist closure at front center-bottom; wide handle is wider in middle and secured on the sides with a self-covered button accent; interior pockets and compartments.
a) Blouse of navy blue silk satin with ornate stylized design of beadwork using blue iridescent bugle beads and seed beads; soft-V neckline and three-quarter sleeves are trimmed with a folded band of navy chiffon; side slits; scalloped hem is longer in front. b) Skirt of navy silk satin is gathered into a grosgrain ribbon waistband; ankle-length; slight A-line; hook and eye closure at center-back.
Detachable Cuffs (pair) of fine white cotton trimmed with eyelet scalloped embroidery with a leaf motif; widening cuff is gathered by stitching into a wristband with similar eyelet embroidery and open-work lace.
Handbag of camel brown leather; mini-saddle-style bag with flap opening and oval knob at bottom with wound ends; oval handle at top is attached by rolled, wound leather design; inner pocket with embossed label. Made in France.
Dress of warm red wine silk velvet with accents of ecru lace at the neckline and arms; trim of squirrel fur around forearms; deep cowl neckline of velvet with a chiffon and lace dickey covering bust; self-velvet ties drape down to hips from shoulders; slightly dropped waistline with an attached belt with jeweled buckle with rhinestones and 2 plastic fluted ovals; set-in short sleeves of velvet with lace sleeves to wrists; wrists have button closures; long skirt features godets and draping panel; dipped hem in back; concealed side snap closure at waist area; loose, draping silhouette.
Hat composed of a bouquet of yellow and orange synthetic flowers with green leaves and stems tied with a wide ribbon bow of taupe velour; bouquet sits on top of a wide cap of taupe net.
Blouse of black silk chiffon with stylized swirling vines of black beads accented with chain stitch embroidery of orange yarn in a design of consecutive arrows; wide-V neckline; three-quarter length sleeves have been extended by adding 5" of navy chiffon sleeve with gathering at the end; side slits; longer hem in front; three accent buttons and beadwork at shoulder tops.
Drawers of white cotton with flounce at hem of pin pleated cotton alternating with lace insertions; French style open drawers; darts at front; tie in back; mid-length.
Textile yardage of rayon and silk taffeta brocaded in a pattern of alternating hanging flowers and ornate vases connected with ribbon and bows; intricate design in pink, yellow, black and pale green on tan ground.
Tent coat of lime green piled wool "fur" with rolled collar and wide long sleeves; ends of sleeves are lined in green damask in a diamond/square pattern; 2 diagonal welt pockets at sides lined in gold silk satin; 3 large self-wool covered button closure at front bodice; collar wraps over to a left-side concealed hook and eye closure; mid-length; fully lined in bright green ground with white and brown large intersecting branches; nylon lining; "hidden" inner pocket of self-nylon at left bust.
Cloche hat of olive green velvet with horizontal accent stitching; center features an inset of rust, orange velvet in a scalloped design encircling the hat and trimmed in a decorative stitch; small brim at front with pleat design at side.
Cape of deep red velvet with open front; trimmed around neckline down to waist with closely, piled discs of velvet; two tiered flounces of self-velvet dip down back; cape is fitted at shoulders with no arm slits; lower mid-length; dipped hem in back; lined in red silk satin.
Dress fabric with all-over pattern of tiny flower motif mostly in white with one red and one blue in a diagonal line; some of the white flowers have a damask weave; some of the white flowers have a red inside.
Textile yardage of rose colored satin with pale peach and sage blue damask in a large hanging basket of flowers framed by ribbon with bows and flowers; three swatch samples at top; reproduction of a Louis XVI (1754 - 1793) design; 18th century design.
Evening dress of black silk satin with overlay of tulle embellished with sequins and beads; satin under dress has square neckline with wide straps; snap closure at side; over layer of fine tulle embellished with all-over geometric lines and large starburst design; sides have a band of beads and sequins; over-layer is sleeveless with scoop neckline; lower mid-length.
Drapery yardage of bright teal, blue and chartreuse rayon and silk satin damask in a lively decorative floral design; large design of chartreuse and blue takes up most of the space on the teal ground; design of filigree, floral hanging plants and garden theme with olgive; sample swatches at top.
Drapery yardage of rose and pale rose silk and rayon damask in design of baskets full of flowers and long graceful curved garlands of leaves with small sprays of wisteria blossoms; four attached swatch samples with alternative colors; reproduction of a 18th century French design.
Textile fabric of striped silk taffeta in the style of the French directoire period; gold background with groups of narrow stripes in brown, lime, rose, white and rust.
Textile yardage of tan silk and cotton damask in a ornate filigree, floral design brocaded with a pattern of large symmetrical, stemmed flowers in metallic gold and blue, gold, taupe and bright brown wool.
Robe of sheer black organza with 1 3/8? bands of silk trim; V-neckline and open front with single hook and loop closure at bust concealed by 2 appliqued black silk flowers; wide, short sleeves; side panel with two slits up to waistline with black flower applique at left side waist (right side flower missing); front panels are gathered into a cinched circle and have a tassel trim; unlined.
Textile fragment from a dress of ecru silk taffeta with groupings of red pinstripes, stripes of horizontal brocaded blue stripes and vines and floral brocade in pinks, green, blue and gold; one end is trimmed in metallic lace and floral lace; floral lace is embroidered with vines and flowers on tulle ground.
Drapery yardage of red silk satin damask in a large design of fruit and foliage; reproduction of an 18th century design popular during the reign of Louis XVI (1774 - 1791); attached swatch samples at top.
Turban of off-white jersey knit with lots of gathering and folding to create texture and design; self-fabric bands hold layers in place; twill inner lining.
Capulet of pale yellow straw with band of dark green velour ribbon and wide net veil; hat is embellished with small bouquets of fabric flowers; flowers are pinkish with green leaves.
Veil of white tulle with wire frame creating a squared visor in front; two layered veil has one layer that dips down in back to lower thigh length; second layer falls below shoulders; top layer can cover face. Made in France.
Dress of iridescent sequins on off-white net over peach silk with bead accents; V-neckline; short sleeves are unlined in peach silk; drop waist with wide sash of sequin embellished net with sequin covered ball tassels; sequins are patterned in lines, swirling lines, and diamonds; scalloped hem; lower calf-length.
Wall Hanging of beige and rust-orange cotton, rayon, jute, hand-woven with fringed ends; celestial design of the names of the constellations with signs of the zodiac.
Cape of black wool twill; standing collar trimmed in a pleated ruffle of black satin; large ribbon bow tie at neckline; hook and eyes at neckline and yoke; cape is embellished with a bead and braided cord Art Nouveau design; neckline is heavily embellished with beads; lined in black satin; hits below hip.
a,b) Gloves of white kid leather with two metal button closures at wrist; hits at high wrist. c) Box of blue silk and cardboard; silk is gathered and stitched to a cardboard rectangle at bottom; silk is gathered and stitched to four cardboard pieces at top that fold to close the box.
Dress of peach silk crepe with drop waist and heavily beaded bodice; scoop neckline; sleeveless; bodice is beaded with large overlapping flowers of silver beads, dark lined beads, and silver lined bugle beads on a background of white lined beads; rhinestone accents; the beaded portion ends at the drop waist in a crescent pattern; two vertical panels of bead embellished silk hang freely from the drop waist and are trimmed in beaded fringe; skirt consists of overlapping layers of peach chiffon; lower-mid length.
Textile panel (wall hanging) of pale green and pale gold cotton brocade in an ornate floral design; floral bouquets in an ornate floral vine ogival in pale gold on a pale green ground with scale pattern; reproduction of an 18th century French cotton brocade.
Textile panel of green silk satin damask in a large ornate flower and leaf design; 17th century design was popular during the reign of Louis XIV (1643 - 1715).
Tapestry of natural tan woven linen with a painting of several captions set in various architectural settings in colors of green, dark blue, brown, ochre, and red; the captions tell the story of the events of the Norman Conquest of England concerning various leaders/rulers; the writing is in Medieval Latin; fringe at bottom; Bayeux Tapestry design. More information: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bayeux_Tapestry_tituli
Upholstery fabric of striped silk damask; wide stripes of orange, yellow, greenish grey and beige with an all-over pattern of potted vined flower damask.
Textile fragment of ivory taffeta with a floral brocade pattern of hand-woven flower bouquet centered in a wreath of vined flowers; bouquet has pink flowers and wreath has yellow flowers; vines are held together with a narrow band of green.
Textile panel of gold and beige brocade in a chevron pattern with colorful flower accents of brocade and voided velvet design in birds, animals (heraldic lion) and plants in muted colors of gold, salmon, blue, dark green and purple.
Textile panel of ribbed gold cotton with extra metallic silver wefts and silver brocade filigree floral design with scrolling leaves forming an ogival frame for a bouquet of flowers.
Dress of turquoise silk with yarn embroidered Art Deco foliage in pinks and black; blouse bodice has scoop neckline trimmed in pink yarn with notch at center-front with a tie closure of braided black yard; long, raglan sleeves are loose and gathered into a pink yarn band at wrists; drop waist has attached sash of self-turquoise silk with draping bow at left side trimmed with tassels of pink and black yarn; wrap skirt is lower mid-length; attached shell of off-white silk; pull-over.
Coat of black velvet with a shawl collar of faux newborn karakul sheep that extends down to the hem; center-front single button and loop closure; long sleeves with upper sleeves of shirred velvet with two tiered flounces that fall just past the elbow; cuffs of faux karakul; calf-length.
Textile panel of chartreuse green ground with dark green and white fleur-de-lis spade pattern; small dark green pattern of spades on chartreuse ground with large white spades over the dark green pattern; zig-zag cut edge.
Handkerchief of red silk damask in a pattern of medallions and tulips with a striped border of green and orange intersecting at corners; lily/tulip and floral wheel alternating pattern.
Dress of beige silk chiffon with bead-work of discs and leaves accented with rhinestones and metallic threads; center-front bodice has long open vent trimmed in bead-work; scoop neckline; sleeveless with carnation-like embellishment of self-chiffon at left shoulder; bead-work at right shoulder; drop waist is fitted with a belt of bead-work; mid-length skirt has a center-back and center-front slit from waist belt to crescent hemline; skirt hem and slits are trimmed in bead-work; attached full slip of off-white silk satin shows through at center vent of bodice and at hemline.
Textile photo print wall hanging of ivory ribbed silk with scene in charcoal greys of a docked ship at port with people, dog and horse, carriage and barrels; industrial scene; upper corner says, Lucien Gautier 1883; the image is characteristic of the etchings of Marseilles, France done by Lucien Marcelin Gautier.
Upholstery fabric of a Toile de Jouy print in burgandy; the pattern is a landscape scene with human's and animals drawn in the Italian style with neo-classical ruins; inspired by Berchem's painting "The Ancient".
Dress (Chemise) of brown rayon crepe with V-neckline with attached sash bow-tie at center-front; bow-ties of brown crepe faced with beige crepe; vertical pin pleats at shoulders; long sleeves with pin tucks at inner elbows and 3 self-covered button and loops at wrists; ties of self-faced crepe at wrists; bodice is gently gathered into side waist seams; skirt is mid-length and features curved godets that drape to a point below the hemline; pull-over; unlined.
Chemise of beige silk chiffon with beaded design of pale pink and grey flowers on black twigs at mid-section of dress; scoop neckline; sleeveless; 6 floating panels on drop waist skirt joined at the top with shirred triangles of self-chiffon; pull-over.
Textile fragment of navy blue chiffon with windowpane plaid in green with red stripe; red beads are woven in to the navy section; maybe part of a dress or blouse.
Dressing gown of gathered, iridescent royal blue silk with V-neckline and single hook and eye closure at center-front bodice; gown is accented with silk flowers on a leafy vine that forms a wreath around the bodice and sleeves; same flowers and vines trim the opening and hemline; long sleeves are turned up to form cuffs and pleated with the sleeve gathered into the seam; neckline, opening, and hem have fabric folded over into a center seam ruffle with dress fabric gathered into the seam; lower mid-length; unlined.
Table scarf of ribbed salmon colored silk brocaded in silver and pewter and gold metallic threads in a decorative, scrolling floral design; some threads are flat; ends are finished with 2" heavy fringe of silver braid; backed with salmon colored silk.
Dress of pale peach charmeuse with an over-layer of silk tulle; scoop neckline of tulle with corded trim of satin; under layer of charmeuse has slightly lower scoop neckline and is strapless; panel of tulle with corded satin trim is attached at the back neckline and drapes over the top of the shoulders and releases falling freely over the bodice back; dropped waist is piped; skirt of tiered flounces of tulle trimmed in corded satin over a shorter skirt of charmeuse; skirt is lower mid-length and is dipped in back; side hook and eye closure under arm.
Cape of gold and silver brocade in a repeat pattern of flowers, leaves, and stylized design; neckline and opening is trimmed in braided metallic cord accented with sequins; two medallions at neckline with hook closure have pearl cabochons and a cut metal clover at center; cape is seamed and shaped with darts to fit over the shoulders; cape is lined, backed in light teal cotton; single closure at round neckline; open front; full-length with train. Count of Monte Cristo style cape.
Table scarf of several fragments pieced together of salmon colored ribbed silk brocaded all-over in silver in a decorative floral leaf design; the design is floral with large medallions separated by small diamond design; edges are finished with silver brocade ribbon; backed with red silk.
Textile panel of warm tan cotton with print of heraldic shields (coat of arms) in shades of browns; the shield image includes the lion and castle; the shields alternate in position to create the print design; unfinished edges.
Table runner made from a fragment of a brocaded ribbed silk lined with cotton and edged with brocade ribbon in gold and metallic thread in a floral leaf design; silk brocade of a decorative plant design in yellow, green, peach, taupe on a diamond ground of beige silk.
Table Scarf of aqua ribbed silk brocaded in silver and gold metallic threads and colored silks with shells and plants; border of gold metallic band brocaded with grapes; Louis XV (1710 - 1774) design.