Black skirt with red embroidery train. Black sheer cotton. Lace trim on skirt and train. Ruffles along bottom. Donated in 1981.
Black Silk German Jacket
Black Silk German Jacket
Black Silk tafetta jacket worn in germany about 1900. Black lace trim and glass buttons. Jacket is lined. Lace around neck. Cream colored Lace and buttons on cuff. Damage: small rips along front of bodice and on sleeves, large slashes on back. Pin tucks down front and back. Asymmetrical front closure Inside bustel.
Blessing Dress with Eyelets
Blessing Dress with Eyelets
Baby christening dress. Extra long length with tucks and eyelets at hem, neck, and cuffs. Full length sleeves. Gathered at bust.
Blue Taffeta Jacket
Blue Taffeta Jacket
Silk royal blue taffeta jacket. Braid trim, bad sun rot to silk. Worn at Ricks graduation in early 1900. Full length sleeves with lace sleeve cuff attached to look like shirt underneath. Wide spread collar with large buttoning lapel. Coat is just below hip length.
Corset Cover Strap Missing
Corset Cover Strap Missing
Lace detail white corset cover. "MH" embroidered on center front. One strap has come off & is missing. Gathered at bottom hem, center back is secured with thread covered ring buttons.
Embroidered Handbag
Embroidered Handbag
Cream handbag with floral embroidery on the front. Gold colored metal clasp to close bag. Chain used for handle. Two blue beads near the connecting points to clasp. Small laurel wreath charm attached to the front part of the clasp. Inside has two side pockets. Mild tearing to fabric on the outside, one of the handle beads has split in two but is still attached to bag.
Hand Embroidered Slip/Coat
Hand Embroidered Slip/Coat
Slip with eyelet hand embroidered lace and a matching coat. With leaf detail and matching embroidery.
Hidden Button Holes Blouse
Hidden Button Holes Blouse
White batiste blouse with lace and embroidery trim. Full gathered sleeves with lace and embroidery cuff. Small tucks in back with hidden button holes.
Lace Detail Corset Cover
Lace Detail Corset Cover
White corset cover with lace on the top and sleeve. string covered button at center back (missing one sleeve and Rip in back fabric with the button holes)
Lace Neck Nightgown
Lace Neck Nightgown
Square scalloped neckline, short scalloped kimono sleeves, 4 sets of decorative pin tucks on front bust area, two pin tucks on back to look like center pleat. Floor length with double fold hem. Cotton fabric. "MH" embroidered initials on center front.