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.
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.
Off White Buttonup Shirt
Off White Buttonup Shirt
Men's off white shirt. Had a buttoned on collar. French cuffs on full length set in sleeves. Subtle vertical stripe pattern on fabric. Button closures down center front.
Scalloped Collar Slip
Scalloped Collar Slip
Baby blessing/christening dress. Scalloped collar, gathered empire waist, lace edge hem with pin tucks above.
Scalloped Hem Slip
Scalloped Hem Slip
Baby blessing/christening dress. Scalloped bottom, gathered empire waist. Moth damage on back of skirt.
Tan Blouse Hand-sewn Braiding
Tan Blouse Hand-sewn Braiding
Tan and brown linen blouse with hand sewn braiding. It had a skirt and over blouse.