Dress of white cotton with slit opening at neckline and spread collar from back; short sleeves; drop waist; skirt has wide waistband with two patch coin pockets; skirt has box pleats across front; pleats are sewn into the waistband; knee-length; pull-over.
Jodhpurs WWI uniform of olive green wool; zip fly and two button closures on waistband; pants are wide through the hips and thighs and taper to fitted through the calf; button closures along the outer side of calf; hem is reinforced with a cotton band; slit pockets; belt loops at waistband.
Needle Case booklet in the shape of a butterfly; wings on each side open separately with three pages each of alternating fabric of pastel wool; butterfly of bright brown velvet with colorful embroidered threads decorating the wings; wings are backed with aqua satin; exposed stitch design.
Hat of a halo of plastic fruit and leaves on top of netting; the vined fruit and leaves form a wreath that sits on a bed of a black net veil with a black ribbon bow at back and an attached ribbon with tortoiseshell hairpin at back.
Blouse of greens, cream, and off-white cotton in a flower print; sash tie collar; elbow-length sleeves; darts at waistline and bust; button-front closure; hits at hips.
Cape of black heavy weight ribbed fabric (bengaline) with standing band collar accented with pleated ruffles with unfinished ends of black taffeta; large black ribbon bow at front neckline; squared yoke features floral, vine beadwork and is trimmed with box pleated organdy ruffle; organdy is striped; hook and eye closures at collar and yoke; lined in black striped silk.
Long Line Bra of ivory lace, nylon and spandex; boned; hook and eye back closure; elastic band at waist; strapless; satin band on the center-inside below bust with hook and eye closures.
Capulet style hat of ivory velour with swirly pattern of white opaque beads embellished with 5 white beaded flowers with leaves of dark gray bugle beads; shaped cap over the crown with extended arch over the forehead; wide net face veil; plastic mesh inner.
Corset cover of white cotton batiste with wide neckline with drawstring casing; sleeveless; 1 1/4" waistband with button closure at center-back and red sewn initials "E.M. at center-front; center-front insertion of crocheted lace (tatting) with floral embroidery; insertions and embroidery at back.
Slippers of white kid leather with square toe and long, thin grosgrain ribbon tie over instep; cambric fabric insoles; flat leather outsoles; no left or right distinction._
Dress of mint green gazar with ecru lace and black velour ribbon and stitch accents; bodice has a high band collar of fine knit lace trimmed at the top with black velvet pipe; yoke is of five bands of green bazar with black open stitch in between; two fans of lace panels over bust with black laces up the center; elbow-length sleeves of same bands with black stitch and long trim of lace; pointed waist and yoke; black velour ribbon band at waist with bow and ties at back; skirt is slim through the hips and full-length; skirt has facing pleats at front; tucked flounces below knee; lace accents of fan shapes around lower skirt; black velour covered button accents throughout; center-back hook and eye closures.
Dress of white cotton lawn and lace; bodice has high V-neckline; yoke of lace; bloused bodice and elbow-length sleeves of tucked, pleated cotton with trim of lace; lace flounce trims the yoke with a center point matching the waistline; full-length skirt has alternating bands of lace and tucked cotton that follow the point of the waist; three wider bands of tucked cotton trim the hem; attached underskirt of white cotton; hook and eye back closures.
a) Sweater dress of black knit; V-neckline with an inner button placket trimmed in two layered ruffles of black taffeta to waistline; long sleeves with black crochet trim; mid-calf length with crochet trim; gathering at waistband; low waist. b) Tie belt of black taffeta attaches at side belt loops.
Sailor-style hat of black straw (feels like horse hair) with wide ribbon around brim with unique ribbon design at center-front; ribbon is wound around wire and molded into a tiered bow-like design; ribbon of ecru satin with fine black check with red and ecru horizontal stripes.
Bolero jacket of gold lamé with high round neckline and 4 self-covered, accent buttons down center-front with concealed snap closure; long sleeves are wide and have shoulder pads; jacket silhouette is wide and boxy; under arm panel; very few seams; lined in red satin; cropped length.
Raincoat of fire engine red vinyl with wide lapel and attached hood; long sleeves with button tab at wrists; fitted through the torso with an A-line to hem; below-knee length; button front closure with transparent, red plastic buttons; attached tie belt of self-vinyl; lined in red nylon; slicker.
a) Dress of red and black tartan wool with small pointed collar and button front placket extending to low hip; 3/4 length dolman sleeves with pointed cuffs; bodice has Paris darts; lower, mid-length skirt with two large patch pockets at hips with triangular lapels; pointed waistline at back with kick pleat at center-back shirt; unlined. b) Belt of self-plaid covered black leather with black leather tabs with buckle at ends; 31" length, 2" width.
a) Dress of black crepe with periwinkle scalloped trim peeking out from seams; asymmetrical V-neckline with 4 lines of scalloped trim originating from V-point; long sleeves taper to wrists with 3 button closure; 8 gored skirt is lower mid-length and has vertical lines of scalloped trim at each seam; belt loops at waistline; button closure at center-back neckline; side zip closure under arm. b) Belt of double faced black crepe with buckle of rhinestone embellished jewel.
Dress of navy crepe bodice with accents of navy taffeta and a taffeta skirt; soft 8 shaped neckline with panel of horizontally pleated taffeta and half bow embellishment of taffeta with crescent rhinestone jewel at side neckline; short wide sleeves with turned-up cuff; shoulder pads; seam at natural waistline with belt loops at sides; darts on front and back that follow princess seams; skirt yoke of self-crepe with zigzag pattern and self-taffeta to hem; below-knee length. (missing belt)
Sandals of black and red fabric with dainty, multi-colored floral print; open-toe; 4 straps of red and black print cross over each other and alternate; chunky heel of 2 1/2"; rubber, man-made sole.
Man's formal suit of black wool broadcloth: a) formal evening tailcoat has notched collar with wide revers; long, two piece sleeves; double breasted button closure; torso lined in black sateen; sleeves lined in ivory sateen. b) Trousers of black wool with button fly closure; back welt pockets; slit pockets at side seam; slit pocket on right waistband seam; buckle at back; buttons on waistband; full length.
Detachable collar accessory of white lace; pleated along the top with pleats releasing at the end; fits a wide, scoop neckline and falls over shoulders; design at bottom looks like ocean waves.
a) Jacket of black cashmere wool with round collar and bracelet-length sleeves; two pockets at horizontal yoke seam with left pocket containing an accent handkerchief of the same silk as the blouse; handkerchief peaks out and is sewn into the pocket; princess seams; 3 large button closure of jeweled buttons of smokey quartz set in gold; concealed single snap closure at neckline; hits below waist; lined in black silk with varying size spots of red, green, blue violet, and brown b) Blouse of black silk with varying size spots of red, green, blue violet, and brown; triangular panel at front bodice; draped neckline; short sleeves; fitted through the waist; hits at the waist in the front and dips to below-waist in back; center-back zip closure c) Skirt of black wool; straight silhouette; wide 2 1/4" to 2 1/2" waistband; skirt is gathered into waistband at front sides; side zip and hook and eye closures; backed in black organza.
Dress of greenish/grey silk lurex brocade with patterned with gold flowers surrounded in ornate metallic gold design; wide neckline with fabric folded to create a sash like collar with a bow at front; short sleeves; wide, mid-length skirt is pleated into piped waistline; attached underskirt of pale green cotton lawn; center-back zip closure.
a) Jacket of green and white polyester knit patterned with white, interlocking, up-side-down triangles on green ground; wide, spread collar and short cuffed sleeves; white plastic buttons down center-front; two patch pockets at bust and two at hips; belt loops at sides; hits below hips. b) Belt of white woven cotton with round, white plastic buckle; belt end is tipped with white patent vinyl; 1 1/2" width.
a) Dress of champagne grey and green silk brocade with a carnation floral design; wide neckline; cap sleeves; button front bodice opens at top exposing a panel of self-brocade; top two buttons are non-functional; A-line skirt is pleated into waistline; mid-length; center-back zip closure. b) Belt of self-brocade with bow at front; 32" length and 1 1/2" width.
Dress of brown silk taffeta with floral bead work embellishment; bodice has a vest with square neckline that snaps closed on left side; elbow-length sleeves are attached to a underneath shell of ivory silk with lace trim; vest is attached to shell at back; hem of bodice and sleeve ends are trimmed in floral bead work with bright brown flowers and green leaves; skirt is straight and lower mid-length with two tiered flounces with scalloped hem, each trimmed with accordion pleated ruffles; one flounce at the hips and one below at the knee-length.
a) Jacket of navy crepe with small notched collar with long lapel; self-covered button closure; princess seams; three-quarter length cuffed sleeves. b) Dress of navy crepe with empire waistline; fabric wraps over to left creating a V-neckline; gathering below bust; short sleeves; mid-length. c) Belt of self-fabric with self-covered buckle; width 3/4", length 32". d) Scarf of powder blue chiffon with fan pleats; ascot.
Dress of beige silk crepe with V-neckline and bow tie accent at center-front; long sleeves with button and loop closure at wrists; vertical pin pleats at shoulders; drop waist has broad band of self-fabric with two decorative 1 3/8? bands that intersect at center-front; bow tie above waistband; mid-length skirt is pleated with tiny pleats all around and a shorter pleated flounce hangs from the drop waist and has a 4? open section at center-front; pull-over; unlined. Pairs with coat 1985.002.001.
Dress ensemble of yellow virgin wool: a) Dress of yellow virgin wool with round neckline and short sleeves; pointed seam at center-front yoke with arches on each side; dress is fitted through the torso with a slight A-line, mid-length skirt; center-back zip closure b) Jacket of self-wool with spread collar and long sleeves; two front patch pockets at lower portion with a chevron seam that creates the appearance of a lapel; ornate, faceted gold buttons down center-front; fitted through the torso; hits just at the hips.
Dress of navy blue and cerulean blue silk velvet; bodice has a draped neckline; three-quarter length sleeves with open slit at the mid-sleeve that wraps closed at the sleeve ends; bodice is navy blue with burnout wave lines design; skirt of cerulean blue has a pointed waistline; lower mid-length; straight silhouette; side snap and hook and eye closure; long belt loops at sides, but no belt; top has shell lining of indigo crepe attached at the waist seam; dress appears to have been pieced together from two different dresses.
Dress of light brown linen with short raglan sleeves; wide, scoop neckline; U-shaped panel at front bodice from the sleeves comes down and releases at the waist to create a belt at center-front and has a large caramel brown plastic button at center-front; two short bust darts from the U-shape panel; 6 panel skirt has a slight A-line silhouette; below-knee length; center-back zip closure; fully backed in warm beige organza; Avant-garde style.
Skirt suit of grey flannel wool: a) Jacket of grey flannel wool with elongated, notched collar that extends to waistline with single button closure at base; inner elastic waistband cinches the sides and back; long sleeves with button tab at wrists; patch pockets at hips; inner shoulder pads; lined in grey synthetic silk. b) Skirt of grey flannel wool with 1" waistband; center-front and center-back panel release into two 8 1/2" reverse pleat slits at bottom; straight silhouette; side zip and button tab closure; lined in a slip of grey synthetic.
Coat of navy wool with high round neckline with a single button closure at center-front; button is wrapped with fine cord around a central point; wide neckline features faggot stitch trim; wide, bracelet-length sleeves are attached at the shoulder with a faggot stitch; wrap front closure with a concealed inner button at the waistline; 2 single welt pockets at sides; slight A-line; mid-length; fully lined in blue acetate.
Textile panel of cotton gauze with colorful print in a floral and paisley design on white ground in blue, red, yellow, green, and black; bold design takes up much of the negative space.
Dress of white polyester damask with a pattern of various squares and rectangles and a print of medium blue drips of paint over the whole dress; band collar; long sleeves with wide arm holes that taper to wrists; shoulder pads; lapel without pocket at left bust; bodice has button-front closure; fabric across front waist goes through gathered front panel and opens to side pockets; calf-length with center-front slit; zipper closure at back.
Purse of beige silk brocaded with vines and flowers and ribbons in shades of pink, blue, green, red, brown and orange; lined in golden beige faille with two inner pockets; frame is missing. May have been re-purposed from an older fabric.
Shirt of beige crinkled cotton with red, blue, yellow, green, and black woven plaid pattern; spread collar; patch pockets with button close lapel; contrast plaid at yoke; long sleeves; button front closure.
a) Jacket/ Coat of black and white check woven nubby wool knit with black velvet notched collar and black velvet trim on long sleeves and patch pockets; French darts; button front closure; accent buttons on patch pockets; below hip length. b) Straight Skirt of self-wool with darts at front and back; below knee length; side button and zip closure.
Cardigan of ivory knit in a blend of mohair, wool, and nylon; long, round collar is embellished with a band of floral applique accented with rhinestones; long sleeves; mother-of-pearl button front closure; hip-length. Label: 60% Mohair 30% Pure Wool 10% Nylon/ Hand Made in Italy/ 40
Skirt Suit of woven black and white windowpane check: a) Top is sleeveless with large square collar; darts at bust; button front closure with large cupped black buttons; lined in black synthetic. b) Straight Skirt of self-fabric with darts at front and back; below-knee length
a) Dress of woven black silk, viscose with silver and gold metallic thread brocade in a raised floral vine pattern; round neckline; sleeveless; French darts and princess seams; knee-length. b) Belt of self-brocade backed on black leather with a bow at front; concealed snap closures.
Skirt Suit of grey wool tweed with dark orange and blue yarn accents: a) Jacket has rounded collar cut-in-one with lapel; Pocket lapels with button accent at bust; bust darts; princess seams; shaped at waist with skirt below; back of jacket is gathered into a waistband at back with darts below for shaping; long sleeves can be turned up to create a flared cuff; three darts at elbow; three button closure at center-front; lined in cocoa beige satin. b) Straight Skirt of self-wool tweed with front and back darts; side zip closure with dark mother-of-pearl button closure on waistband; below knee length; unlined.
Pantsuit of pink stretch wool: a) Jacket of pink stretch wool with long rounded lapel trimmed in pink silk charmeus; lapel has a creased fold that meets where the scoop neckline of the shell is; double breasted closure with pearl and rhinestone buttons; princess seams; long sleeves; padded shoulders; two button closure; lined in pink silk. b) Shell of pink silk; sleeveless with scoop neckline; pull-over. c) Pants of woven pink fabric; Straight, full-length leg; zip fly and hook and clip at waistline; front darts.
a) Clutch of pearlized seed beads with circles of floral embroidery in pale shades of pink, blue, and golden yellow; circular shape with half-circle zip closure at top; cord string and bone colored bead at end of zipper; inner lining of kid leather with a single pocket; pocket holds a round mirror (b) backed with leather.
Trousers of blond beige silk twill front is softly pleated with inset pockets lined in satin; shaped waistband slightly curves down at front with two button closure at the left side pocket; slightly tapered; full-length; center crease.
Dress of powder blue satin damask with a tiny floral motif pattern; neckline has a deep-V slit neckline; short sleeves; empire waistline; bodice has princess seams; full-length, A-line skirt; center-back zip closure.
Combination of peach, pink silk crepe with floral lace trim in pale gold at top and trimming leg openings; vertical pleats trim the center-front; insertion above bust of white tulle embroidered with three floral sprays; tiny silk flower corsage at left bust; satin ribbon straps.
Textile panel of white cotton hand-printed with a large repeat design in red, yellow, green, and tan of butterflies and fruit design with scrolling vines. The name of the design is "Rio".
Dress of ivory cotton batiste with square neckline trimmed in band of net lace insertion; bodice is gathered into a band across the yoke with bands of net lace insertions across yoke and bust; bodice is bloused and gathered into five rows of gathered waistband; three-quarter length sleeves with large lace ruffle at end; full-length skirt is gathered into waistband; lower skirt has tucks alternating with lace insertions with ruffle at hem; back hook and eye closing.
Bodice of black spotted leno weave silk; small standing collar of black satin trimmed in white organdy is open at front; ruffles trim the opening at the yoke with a knotted bow below bust; tiny crescent patch pocket below waist at left; long sleeves trimmed in lace ruffle with ruffled bands at wrists of satin; panels at back; satin bow at back; princess seams; button-front closure with braided cord buttons; backed in cotton.
Clutch of brown woven cord blocked in 3 rectangles at front and back; cord spirals out from center; sides feature braided trim of copper wire encased in clear plastic; zipper closure at top with leather tab on the zipper; lined in brown taffeta with pockets.
Jacket of a woman's suit of black wool in a heavy twill weave; notched, tailored collar; long sleeves are gathered at the shoulder and with three button cuff; two welt pockets at hips and one at left bust; button front closure; lined in black sateen.
Petticoat of ivory cotton is gored at top; 1/2" waistband with center-back hook and eye closure; deep flounce has alternating bands of lace and cotton and is trimmed in scalloped lace; ribbon with bow tie is woven through an open-work casing at knee-length; underskirt is trimmed in a 5" ruffle with embroidered, scalloped trim.
Bumper style hat of straw with ribbon intertwined in a basket weave; grosgrain ribbon bow at center-back; netted mesh interior; channel around the crown.
Dressing gown of lilac silk with high, round neckline trimmed in scalloped lace with an additional ruffle of tulle trimmed in crochet lace; yoke has an overlay of web-like lace with a geometric design; satin ribbon with bow at front and back is below yoke; three-quarter length sleeves are very full with gathered band near elbow; ruffle trim at sleeve ends of floral lace; bodice is gathered into a cased band at the waist; skirt is full length with a dipped hem in back; center-back fan pleats below yoke release fullness at back and dip to floor length; attached ribbon ties at back tie in a bow at front; concealed button closure at front with hook and eyes at yoke; bodice is lined in white cotton.
a) Dress of black embroidered tulle lace in a repeating design of daisies with leaves on each side; V-neckline is trimmed in a line of embroidered daisies; sleeveless with a little extra width resulting in a slight cap sleeve; bodice is gathered into a piece of fabric at the center-front bust; dress is slightly tapered at the waistline; full-length; unlined b) Jacket of self-embroidered tulle lace has deep-V neckline; 2? waistband of double faced lace with 3 button closure; long sleeves are gathered at the shoulders and into 1? cuffs of double faced lace; cuffs have 2 button closure; all buttons of faceted black cabochon-style; unlined; see-through.
Dress of brown silk with bright brown fringe; high round neckline; fringe accents on dropped shoulder line and yoke, and on lower portions of long sleeves; boned bodice has concealed hook and eye closures at front; full-length skirt has flat front panel and side back pleats; concealed pocket in right front seam; bodice is backed on brown cotton and skirt is backed on ecru waxed cotton.
Parasol of gold woven silk trimmed at the end with pale yellow silk chiffon that drapes over the edge; chiffon is gathered where it's attached; cane shaped handle of ecru painted wood; large ecru silk bow at end of cane and at top center.
Man's Campaign hat of olive drab suede leather with grosgrain ribbon with varying ribs, and cord ties (maybe cavalry blue); hat is folded in a Montana peak at the crown; medium-wide brim; chin string is like a flat shoelace and is attached by two grommets under the ribbon; 4 ventilation holes with grommets; inner leather band is embossed with label and USA symbols.
Pillbox hat of beaver fur felt encircled with a veil of brown tulle; center-front features a gold star shaped jewel with an orange rhinestone centered on a flat bow of brown grosgrain ribbon. Made in Austria.
Bumper hat of black velvet with greenish black, grey, and tan feathers with brown net veil overlay; feathers are lying flat over crown in a camouflage design; in the crevice of the brim feathers are curved up; attached hair combs within; four hatpins at back.
Casque-style hat of a shaped rectangle of black velvet with bead appliques of leaves; floral ribbon trim underneath with two attached hatpins with black velvet at end.
Sandals of black suede accented with tiny cabochons; strappy with lasso-like loops; 1/2" platform; 3 1/2" continental heel is suede covered; black leather foot-bed.
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.
Envelope chemise of fine white cotton with yoke trim and straps of crocheted lace; A-line with scalloped trim at bottom; button closure at crotch; hits below hips; combination.
Ensemble of green, blue, and minimal red and white plaid wool jacket, skirt, and pants: a) Jacket of plaid wool has notched collar and long sleeves; bust and shoulder darts; four button closure at center-front that ends right below waist; tie belt at waistline with 3 belt loops on jacket; hits below hip; lined in blue nylon. b) Skirt of self-plaid is lower mid-length; A-line; has center seams with plaid design meeting in a V-pattern; zipper and button closure at center-back; lined in a slip of blue fabric. c) Pants of self-plaid; trouser; center-back zip and hook closure; lined in blue cotton. d) Tie belt of self-plaid is 1" wide.
Cossack-style hat of olive green velour with sides covered in tiny peacock feathers; feathers are layered like scales; ornate metal jewel at center-top with crystal rhinestones; hat is pillbox shape that slightly widens toward the crown; lined in colorful plaid taffeta.
a) Jacket of grey and black windowpane check wool; elongated notched collar; singe button closure; bound pockets at hips; lined in synthetic. b) Skirt of grey and black windowpane check wool; center-front release pleat; slight A-line; two slit pockets; just below knee length; zip closure.
Capulet of cocoa brown straw woven with golden brown cord with accents of caramel brown velour ribbon bows; attached face veil of beige net with accents of velvet dots; hat is open at crown and dips down at sides to frame face.
Pantsuit of white quilted cotton with bold linear abstract design of dark blue, turquoise, bright green and green; band collar; sleeveless; full-length or cropped length; zip-back closure with hook and eye at collar; one-piece.
Blouse of ivory cotton trimmed in a picot edge stitch of pink cotton; small angular collar and three-quarter length wide sleeves; button-front closure; 2 1/2" waistband hangs below waistline and has a wrap closure with concealed hook and eyes and buttons at end; lightly gathered at shoulders and along top.
Dress ensemble of black silk taffeta: a) Bodice of black silk taffeta with round neckline with round lace collar and standing lace collar trim; pin pleats at yoke; long sleeves with lace trim; attached tie at waist ties in back; bodice is lined in white batiste. b) Skirt of black silk taffeta has panel at front with accent buttons at each side from knee to hem; A-line; slim through the hips; hook and eye closures at back. c) Sash belt has cummerbund-like style with horizontal pleating and is of black taffeta; hook and eye closures.
Coat of ecru woven fabric with wide collar, cuffs and hem of floral paisley embroidered wool; floral paisley embroidery in fine yarns of fuchsia, green, blue, and orange with black outline; coat wraps closed to the left and has a single tie closure; collar of a rectangular panel at back folds under and snaps closed forming a rolled collar; embroidered cuffs are 8 ½?; embroidered trim at hem is 11?; vertical darts at shoulders; lower mid-length.
a) Petticoat of white cotton muslin with rows of tucks and alternating rows of rick rack at bottom half; applied band with long ruffle trim of tucks and rick rack pattern; skirt is gathered into back of 1" waistband; no closure; full-length. b) Petti-pants of white cotton muslin; bloomer-length; button closure on waistband; tucks and rick rack at bottom.
Chemise of off-white cotton percale with square neckline trimmed in scalloped eyelet embroidery; sleeveless with armscyes trimmed in same embroidery; center-front and center-back bodice have facing scalloped, eyelet embroidery sewn together at the outermost center of each scallop, and surrounded by 5 vertical tucks on each outer side; slight A-line skirt is below-knee length.
Dress of pale yellow wool flannel: a) Bodice has high, round neckline trimmed in lace ruffle; stacked, self-covered buttons down front; bust seams from pointed waistline; leg-o-mutton sleeves trimmed in lace; lined in tan sateen; boned. b) Skirt is full-length and gathered in back for bustle; slight train; hook and eyes at back; lined in tan sateen.
Petticoat of ivory cotton flannel gathered into a wide cotton muslin waistband; white silk eyelet embroidery in a filigree, floral design trims the hem; A-line; lower mid-length; no closure at waistband; junior size.
Chemise of white muslin with crocheted yoke; square neckline; wide shoulder straps; back neck closing; vertical darts though the front bodice release fullness just below waist; filet lace insertion near hem and same lace trims the hem; floral lace.