Skirt suit of ivory taffeta ribbon knit in a scale-like pattern: a) Jacket of ribbon knit with round neckline and round yoke of sectioned layers of horizontal ribbons; three-quarter length sleeves with crescent shaped slits; jacket has a trim of stacked (tiered) crescent placed ribbons; two concealed hook and eye closures, one at neckline and one at bust; fully lined in peach faille b) Skirt of self-ribbon knit has 1 ½? waistband and straight silhouette; seams meet at the sides in crescent-shape that matches the sleeve ends; trimmed at the hem in the stacked crescent ribbons; side zip and hook and eye closure; lined with a slip of peach faille.
a) Wrapper of blue and platinum plaid silk lined in blue cambric; round neckline; button front closure (buttons are missing); 3/4 length sleeves; bodice is gently fitted; full length skirt is wide and has enough back fabric to accommodate a bustle; concealed right pocket. b) Belt of navy blue velvet backed on silk plaid; velvet bow at center-front; concealed hook and eye closure at center-front. c) Fabric piece of self-plaid silk.
Women's U.S. Navy uniform blouse of soft white cotton with short sleeves; spread collar; button front closure; tucks around waist to shape; square panels at yoke sides with gathered fabric below to shape bust.
Women's U.S. Navy blouse of white cotton with short sleeves; spread collar; tucks along front and back waist to shape; bust darts; button front closure.
Women's U.S. Navy W.A.V.E.S. uniform of blue and white pinstripe polyester cotton: a) Jacket of blue and white pinstripe poly-cotton with navy pipe trim; notched collar; short sleeves with patch on right shoulder; button front closure; two bound pockets at front sides. b) Skirt of blue and white poly-cotton; below-knee length; zip and button closure at side; paneled construction; slight A-line; unlined; summer weight.
Women's U.S. Naval Reserve inner lining for a coat of navy wool; cut-outs under arm area; snaps along neckline; button attachments down front; three-quarter length sleeves; half lined with nylon-type fabric.
Women's U.S. Naval Reserve W.A.V.E.S. uniform of navy wool: a) Jacket of navy wool with small rounded collar that falls over pointed lapels; long sleeves with inner shoulder pads; patches on sleeve and collar; button front closure with gilded buttons with Navy insignia; faux pocket lapels above bust. b) Skirt of navy wool with two front welt pockets; waistband with button and zip closure; slight A-line; below-knee length.
Woman's sports uniform of navy wool: a) Top (middy) of navy wool with sailor collar and lace up V-neckline; small bound pocket above right bust; cuffs on long sleeves; three stripes on collar and cuffs; navy inspired styling with patch on right sleeve and below V-neckline; pull-over. b) Bloomers of navy wool pleated all around with release pleats; small cuff at hem; hook and eye closures at side and drawstring at back.
Wedding suit of black wool: a) Jacket of black wool with slim notched collar; double breasted button closure can button to left or right; long sleeves; tailcoat has button accents at back; inner pocket; lined in brown twill; sleeves are lined in ivory and red sateen in a peppermint candy stripe pattern. b) Vest of black wool with back of brown silk twill; oval collar; three pockets; button front closure; buckle belt tab at back; lined in beige pinstripe sateen. c) Pants of black wool with button fly closure; tab belt with buckle at back; five welt pockets; slim straight leg; full-length; darts at back; waistband has buttons.
Wedding gown of cream colored rayon satin with floral lace overlay on bodice and down center-front of skirt; lace of pale yellow vined roses on tulle ground; bodice is fitted with princess seams; angular scoop neckline is accented with clusters of beads; long sleeves are tapered with pointed ends and stacked covered buttons and loop closures at wrists; skirt is gathered into the pointed waistline at the sides and around the back; skirt is floor length with train; stacked button and loop closure at center-back.
Wedding dress of white silk satin with fine net lace overlay and pearl beadwork; bodice has square neckline trimmed in pearl beads in a floral motif; short sleeves have a shirred, piped seam that runs from the shoulder on the outside of the sleeve; dropped empire waistline has a cummerbund sash with pearl beadwork at center; skirt is slim through the hips and is floor length; a V-slit at front is trimmed in bead tassels and eposes at center panel trimmed in lace at the top; asymmetrical lace overlay drapes down sides, falls just below short sleeves, and in back follows the length of the train; train of a rectangular panel; large 8-shaped knot design at center-back; concealed hook and eye closures at back.
Wedding dress of ivory silk satin with lace accents: a) Bodice has deep, square neckline trimmed in scalloped lace ruffles; crocheted covered, stacked button closure down center-front; fitted bodice has boning; long sleeves trimmed with scalloped lace ruffles; pointed waist is skirted in back; lined in cotton. b) Skirt of silk satin is full-length with box pleated trim at hem; overlay of floral embroidered lace on tulle ground across front; pleated at back with extra fabric for bustle.
Wedding dress of ivory silk satin with flower corsage of woven silver fabric at side hip; dress is long sleeved with an attached vest with soft-V neckline layered over the dress; drop waist skirt with pleats; mid-length; attached shell of ivory silk.
Wedding dress of ivory silk satin and net with pearl and bead embellishment; scoop neckline; short sleeves trimmed in satin band and chiffon flowers; empire waist; floor-length skirt with overlay that falls to mid-length and is trimmed with satin ribbon and chiffon flowers; triangular panel of satin at center-front bodice with bead and pearl embellishment.
Wedding dress of ivory silk satin: a) Bodice has low square neckline edged with shirred self-trim; below-elbow length sleeves finished with shirred cuffs; tassels attached to points of hip length bodice; center-front features self-covered round button closure; fitted through the bust and torso with princess seams; backed in ivory cotton; boning; inner waistband belt with hook and eye closure. b) Skirt is gored and is pleated for fullness at back; full-length with long train; hem is trimmed in off-white pleated silk with braided center of dark ivory silk; backed in waxed cotton.
a) Wedding dress of ivory satin with appliques of a pastel flower motif; standing band collar; long sleeves with cuffs; full-length skirt is gathered into the waist seam; bust darts from princess seams; two lapels at front hips give the appearance of pockets; stacked, covered button closure at back. b) Detachable train of ivory satin with belt attachment; gathered at back of belt; very long length. c) Scarf of ivory satin accented with appliques; elongated triangular shape.
Wedding dress of ivory organdy: a) Bodice has wide scoop neckline with flounce of tightly gathered organdy trimmed in ivory satin ribbon; three-quarter length sleeves with pin tucks and ribbon band tucks; bodice is tightly pleated at waist releasing fullness through the bust; hook and eyes at back. b) detachable jabot with high, band collar with ruched satin trim and tucks; band collar is boned and has hook and eye closures at back. c) Skirt of organdy has three rows of satin ribbon at bottom; floor-length with train; back hook and eye closure. d) Underskirt of cotton with ruffle at hem and attached overskirt below hip of organdy with pleats at attached ribbon band; ruffle at hem; slight train.
Wedding dress of ivory embroidered tulle lace: a) Bodice has a high round neckline with a high band collar of tulle lace trimmed in scalloped edge; round yoke of embroidered tulle with appliqués of leaves; yoke is trimmed in a flounce of tulle lace with a crocheted lace border; bloused bodice is gathered into a cummerbund waistband of ivory taffeta; wide, bloused three-quarter length sleeves of embroidered tulle with turned-up cuffs; lined in ivory taffeta; hook and eye closures at center-back. b) Skirt of embroidered tulle in a vines flower motif; 1/2
Wedding dress of ivory chiffon and floral tulle lace trimmed in satin; wide scoop neckline and short sleeves; below-knee length skirt is gathered into drop waist; vest of floral lace is attached at shoulders and crosses over to left-side; back lace panel releases from back neckline into a cape which can be pulled over the head as a veil.
Wedding dress of antique pink fine net over pink taffeta; bodice and upper portion of skirt are embellished with swirl patterned pink cord and accents of rhinestones; bodice has sweetheart neckline and short sleeves cut in one with the yoke and both are trimmed in double-faced net; sleeves and yoke are see-through; cord applique ends below hips in a chevron line; full-length, A-line skirt has two layers of net over pink taffeta; side zip closure.
Wedding dress and matching hat of deep blue velvet: a) Dress of blue velvet has a sweetheart neckline; cap sleeves; peplum ruffle at pointed waistline; lower mid-length; side zip closure; bodice has gathers at slanted seams at yoke that release at bust. b) Hat of cap-style of self-velvet with brim that has stitched gathers.
Wedding Dress of off-white taffeta with lace bodice with wide, scalloped neckline and short sleeves overlaying a strapless bodice; A-line skirt is full-length with train; several petticoats of tulle attached; stacked button and loop closures at center-back. Donor's mother worked at OSU Music Department. Wedding dress was worn by the donor's mother to wed in 1959 in New York. The donor's mother graduated from Cornell University with a degree in Home Economics. Donor included a framed photograph of her mother wearing the dress, several laminated newspaper articles of the wedding, a complete wedding invitation, and the wedding certificate.
a) Wedding Dress of ivory silk with long, pointed sleeves of embroidered tulle lace in a stylized floral design; deep-V slit neckline; empire waist; princess seams; full-length A-line skirt; attached petticoats of tulle and taffeta; center-back zip closure. b) Cap of ivory satin with lace overlay and fine tulle veil. c) Bouquet of blue and white silk roses with green wrapped stems tied in ribbons with bows.
a) Wedding Dress of an ivory taffeta strapless bodice with a floral lace overlay with scoop neckline and long tapered sleeves finished with three snaps; scoop neckline is accented with rhinestones; A-line skirt has tiered net trimmed in floral lace over a full-length taffeta skirt; pointed waistline has a lace skirt that is open at the front and falls to lower mid-length in the back; zip-back closure. b) Veil of ivory tulle trimmed in floral lace is attached to a headpiece accented with rhinestones and pearls.
Wallet of black taffeta and bold colored, variegated striped taffeta; rectangular shape; open-top; edges are trimmed in etched gold tips; black section dips below the striped section; pockets are created out of reverse box pleats.
Wallet clutch of grain black leather with inside of bright, warm red leather; rectangular shape with snap and tab closure and attached leather handle at center-back; inside features a snap close purse with gold frame, a pocket with snap close flap, and 3 open-top pockets; from record: Genuine Pin Seal Grained with Split linings; coin purse is lined in grey suede.
WWII US Army Air Force Cap of olive wool with brown leather strap and brown leather visor. Army crest metal at front; Army crest buttons at sides; textured band below soft top portion of woven olive wool; Army officer's dress cap; lined in sateen.
WWII Army uniform pants of tan wool; wide waistband with two button closure and zip fly; belt loops on waistband; side slit pockets; coin pocket on right waist seam; two back pockets with lapel and button closure; full-length; straight leg.
WWII Army officer's uniform shirt of tan virgin wool with spread collar; long sleeves with button close cuffs; buttons down front; large patch pockets with lapel at bust with single button closure; epaulets at shoulders; patch at right and left shoulder; satin lined around neckline; worn by Robert L. Gates; goes with pants (1980.015.012).
WWII Army Garrison Cap of tan twill with black and gold braided pipe trim; inner sweat band of blond leather; lined in grey sateen; commissioned officer's uniform cap.
WWII Army Garrison Cap of tan cotton twill with black and gold braided pipe trim; inner sweat band of blond leather; lined in sage green sateen; commissioned officer's cap.
WWII Army Garrison Cap of tan cotton (maybe linen) with gold metal and black braided pipe trim; inner sweat band of brown leather; trimmed in ecru sateen; gold and black braided pipe designates a commissioned officer.
WWII Army Garrison Cap of dark olive wool with navy and gold metal braided pipe trim; eyelet leather inner sweat band; lined in bright yellow sateen; Army uniform cap.
Vest of off-white diamond textured cotton with elongated rounded lapel cut-in-one with collar; four button closure at center-front; four side pockets - two on each side; back and front lined in same cotton; attached belt at back.
Vest of golden beige wide ribbed silk; long, rounded collar-lapel cut-in-one; six self-covered buttons down center-front; pockets at upper hip and one side slant pocket at left chest; back portion, and lining of tan cotton; attached belt at back waist; triangular inset of off-white linen at center-back.
Vest of colorful floral landscape print silk crepe with added sections at sides of red and purple check, and pleated purple shantung; vest is re-purposed from a Japanese kimono with newer fabrics added; open-front is padded and has red pipe trim; lined in red sateen and has two inner patch pockets of floral print silk from the original kimono; main colors of dark blue, red, ecru, medium blue, green, and peach; hand sewn darts add shape.
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.
Veil of ivory tulle with head band trimmed in floral lace ruffle and ruffle of self-tulle to create a tiara effect; 2 tiered tulle veil is trimmed at the hem with fine ribbon stitched; ivory satin ribbon bow at each side; elastic chin cord; falls below the shoulder.
U.S. Navy women's handbag of dark brown/black faux leather with front flap with center-front snap closure; rectangular shape; multiple compartments within; adjustable cross-body strap.
a) U.S. Navy women's handbag of black faux leather with flap that has a center-front snap closure; multiple compartments of black bengaline within; rectangular shape; adjustable cross-body strap. b) Coin purse of black bengaline with leather trim; snap closure on front flap.
a) Tuxedo shirt of white cotton with front bib and cuffs of honeycomb textured cotton; thin band collar with button holes for attaching collar; long sleeves with button closures at cuffs; slit at center-front; open at back with button at back waistline; side slits. b,c) Detachable collars of white cotton; Chevy style; button holes for attachment to shirt.
Tuxedo of black wool with peaked lapels of black silk faille; welt pockets at breast; double breasted closure with faille covered buttons; bound pockets at hips; long sleeves with three button accents at wrists; jacket is lined in the sleeves with ivory silk and lined in the bodice with acetate (re-lined). b) Pants of black wool with button fly closure; release pleats at front; slit pockets at back; full-length with tuxedo stripe of faille on outside of leg.
Turban-style hat of shimmery ivory fabric woven to a peak at top with a half bow at front; sits higher on head than a traditional turban; inner combs attached.
Turban-style hat of bright green silk shantung with bow in back of self-shantung; hat has an elasticized section at back; lined in bright olive silk faille; inner grosgrain ribbon band.
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.
Tunic of orange, green and bright pink striped paper with large, round patch pocket of bright pink paper at mid-torso; short raglan sleeves; wide scoop neckline; armscyes and neckline trimmed in pink band; pull-over.
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.
Trousers of black virgin wool crepe with a fine V-textured pattern; pleats at front; welt coin pocket at front right; two side welt pockets; slanted back welt pockets, one with a button close lapel; wide waistband with belt loops; long waistband tab slides through belt loop and buttons to close; full-length; wide-leg 26" opening.
Tote-style handbag of pink straw woven with white plastic cord; white cord is braided as handle; gold chain accents at front and back; lined in pink faille with coin purse designed within the lining. Made in Italy.
Tote-like handbag of green woven burlap with blue, turquoise and white yarn embroidery; square shape bag with center handle cut-in-one; lined in powder blue sateen with single inner patch pocket; pocket has yarn embroidered stemmed flower; stitched embroidery.
Toque-style hat of bright green silk velvet with folding to add design; blue-green net veil around bottom; accent jewel at side has 3 copper swirls with orange set crystals in between; lined in beige twill; grosgrain ribbon inner band.
Toque-style hat of black velvet embellished around the sides with ostrich feathers; flat top crown of purple silk accented with stripes of lattice appliques and flower appliques of fine chenille yarn and beads; flower of gold lamé at side; very decorative; lined in black silk.
a) Top of tan and multi-colored woven wool; wide tipped spread collar; main body of top is plaid; collar, shoulders and front placket of tan felted wool; felted wool belt loops at sides; long sleeves with gathering at shoulders and turned-up cuffs; button placket has metal buttons stamped, "Military Equipment". b) Skirt of tan felted wool; slight A-line; below-knee length; zip closure; lined. c) Tie belt of same plaid wool; 1 1/2" width.
Tool of sterling silver for buttoning gloves; carved or impressed with ornate filigree designs on handle with tiny hook at end for buttoning tiny buttons on wrist section of gloves.
Tool for curling feathers (ostrich plumes in particular) of metal with black wood handle. To use: thumb holds feather against the curved edge as it is pulled to the ends.
Textile yardage of rust, browns, white, black, and taupe woven fabric with 3" bands with layered floral patterns; bands loop around like a simple ribbon and are on rust colored ground with skeletal leaf patterns.
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.
Textile yardage of browns, orange, yellow, lavender, and ecru linen in a screen printed design of interlocking squares composed of bands of consecutive hues creating a shading effect; design has a "space age" psychedelic feel; colors have rich depth.
Textile yardage of brown polyester with pattern of varied, overlapping flowers in pink, orange, taupe, white, and pale green; one edge has a floral band of taupe and white.
Textile yardage of bright red-orange and bright green print cotton with a stylized floral and leaf print; the contrast colors make it challenging to stare at; very intense visually.
Textile yardage of bright green, olive, shades of turquoise, and purple linen in a screen printed psychedelic lively swirl design with black outline; colors are bold and rich in depth.
Textile yardage of aqua satin and gold cotton damask in a pattern of bees and ornate medallions in gold cotton on aqua satin ground; medallions are spaced in alternating rows with bees patterned in the negative space; two samples of alternative colors of fabric at top.
Textile swatch of ivory cotton broadcloth with pattern of heraldic shields in black with various motifs- ships, castles, horse, lion, spade... in a collage pattern. "Liberitas"
Textile sample of yellow, green, orange, red, and black cotton in a paisley print with floral ground; India inspired design; three sawtoothed edges and one finished edge.
Textile sample of taupe cotton with an intricate repeat pattern of a heraldic motif of a knight on a horse with a sword and shield - looks like Roman letters encircle the motif - as if it were a coin; lines of spades and dots connect the coins vertically; the coins are inverted in every other line.