Browse Items (91 total)

• Picture hat

  Brown straw picture hat; low round crown; 5 inch wide brim; velvet band trim.
  
  Worn by Julilly House Kohler. From note found attached to hat: "1956. Bought at Field's in Evanston where left home without a hat to go to luncheon for Pres. Margaret Clapp at Wellesley Club."

  Tags brown, hat, Julilly House Kohler, Kohler, picture hat, straw, velvet

• Pince-nez

  A. Glass pince-nez eyeglasses; no frames; gold metal hardware; retractable cord attached to round metal fob; several spots on lenses; fob marked "Ketchum & McDougall New York"; pince-nez marked "Hardy". B. Brown leather eyeglasses case; opens vertically; marked on inside in gold letters: "Dr. Ralph P. Sproule, 922 Bankers Bldg., Milwaukee, Wis."; lined with black felt.
  
  Belonged to a member of the Kohler family.

  Tags brown, eyeglass case, eyeglasses, glass, gold, Kohler, leather, metal, pince-nez

• Pince-nez

  A. Pince-nez eyeglasses; stored folded together with ability to spring open into traditional eyeglass shape; no arms to secure behind ears; long silver chain attached to right lens; Art Deco style design etched into frame. B. Small round black leather pince-nez case; lined in beige kid leather; opening at top to slide pince-nez into.
  
  Belonged to a member of the Kohler or House families.

  Tags black, eyeglass case, eyeglasses, glass, House, Kohler, leather, metal, pince-nez, silver

• Pumps

  Dark purple leather pumps; cut-outs trimmed with copper colored steel beads; pointed toes; Louis heels; marked "Pogue's, Cincinnati" on insoles.
  
  Worn by a member of the House family.

  Tags beads, dark purple, House, Kohler, leather, metal, Pogue's, pumps, purple, shoes, steel

• Purse

  White taffeta purse; octagonal; drawstring pouch.
  
  Owned by Julilly House Kohler.

  Tags Julilly House Kohler, Kohler, octagon, pouch, purse, taffeta, white

• Purse

  White braided drawstring pouch purse; overlapping rows of Czech glass seed beads, loop fringe; white cotton lining. 4 1/2 inches x 4 1/2 inches / 11.4 cm x 11.4 cm. Inside tag reads "Czechoslvakia."
  
  Possibly owned by Julilly House Kohler.

  Tags beads, drawstring, fringe, Julilly House Kohler, Kohler, pouch, purse, white

• Purse

  Small white leather compact purse with blue design; white marabou powder puff inside; cord handle; tassel on bottom. Inside purse is a note to Julilly House Kohler. 3 1/8 inches wide x 3 1/2 inches / 8 cm x 8.9 cm.
  
  Owned by Julilly House Kohler.

  Tags blue, compact, Julilly House Kohler, Kohler, leather, marabou, puff, purse, white

• Purse

  Iridescent green beaded purse; medium sized; gold frame with mother-of-pearl inlay on faux handle with attached chain handle. 8 1/2 inches wide x 7 1/2 inches high / 21.6 cm x 19 cm. Inside label, "Hand Made in Hong Kong".
  
  Owned by Julilly House Kohler.

  Tags beads, green, iridescent, Julilly House Kohler, Kohler, purse

• Purse

  Beige velvet purse; small satchel type; loop handle; white kid leather lining (6 inches x 4 3/8 inches / 15.1 mm x 11 mm).
  
  Owned by Julilly House Kohler.

  Tags beige, Julilly House Kohler, Kohler, purse, velvet

• Purse

  Black silk satin envelope clutch purse (8 3/4 inches x 5 3/4 inches / 22mm x 14mm); separate attachable gold plated initials "JK"; black silk bag (compact holder). Inside label "Graceline original".
  
  Owned by Julilly House Kohler.

  Tags black, clutch, gold, initials, Julilly House Kohler, Kohler, metal, purse, satin, silk

• Purse

  Brown alligator purse; small satchel type. Mirror inside; tag on inside reads, "Marshall Field & Company". 8 inches x 8 inches / 20.3mm x 20.3mm.
  
  Owned by Julilly House Kohler.

  Tags alligator, brown, Julilly House Kohler, Kohler, leather, purse

• Purse

  Dark brown faille clutch purse; gold frame; coral inserts in clasp. 7 inches x 4 inches / 17.8mm x 10.1mm.
  
  Owned by Julilly House Kohler.

  Tags brown, clutch, coral, faille, Julilly House Kohler, Kohler, purse

• Purse

  Tan fabric purse; salmon-colored lining; round shape; aqua, dark blue, and rococo (possibly with tarnished silver) thread embroidery; gold frame and chain handle. 5 1/2 inches wide x 6 inches high / 14mm x 15.3mm. Contains a fold-open mirror wrapped in a snapped cover (same fabric as lining); 6 inches x 2 3/4 inches / 15.3 mm x 7mm when open.
  
  Owned by a member of the Kohler or House families.

  Tags aqua, beige, blue, embroidery, House, Kohler, metal, purse, salmon

• Purse

  Blue wool drawstring purse; silver braid trim; silver embroidery; light blue liner; 8 inches by 10 inches / 20.3mm x 25.4 mm.
  
  Owned by a member of the Kohler or House families. A ticket dating to 1906 was found inside.

  Tags blue, braid, embroidery, House, Kohler, purse, silver, wool

• Shoes

  Burgundy cotton twill and suede pumps; cotton twill upper and suede toe; asymmetrical; decorated with black patent leather strap and strips of white and burgundy fabric ribbon; 2.5 inch black patent Spanish heel.
  
  Worn by Julilly House Kohler.

  Tags burgundy, cotton, Julilly House Kohler, Kohler, pumps, shoes, suede, twill

• Shoes

  Black peau de soie evening pumps; almond toe; cut-outs trimmed with .25 inch gold leather bands; ankle strap; gold heel.
  
  Worn by Julilly House Kohler.

  Tags black, gold, Julilly House Kohler, Kohler, leather, peau de soie, pumps, shoes

• Shoes

  Multicolored linen and suede pumps; upper portion and strap in paisley printed linen; open toe; slingback.
  
  Worn by Julilly House Kohler.

  Tags black, Julilly House Kohler, Kohler, linen, multicolored, paisley, pumps, shoes, suede

• Shoes

  Blue leather pumps; T-strap; almond toe; toe and heel strap made of flower shapes edged in gray.
  
  Worn by Julilly House Kohler.

  Tags blue, flower, Julilly House Kohler, Kohler, leather, pumps, shoes

• Shoes

  Pale mint green silk satin evening sandal pumps; toe covered in faille; ankle strap; 2.5 inch Louis heel covered in faille.
  
  Worn by Julilly House Kohler.

  Tags faille, green, Julilly House Kohler, Kohler, mint, pumps, satin, shoes, silk

• Slip

  B. Purple silk crepe slip; scoop neckline in front and L-shaped neckline in back, customized to match dress.
  
  Worn with dress (Object ID #1986.122.a).
  
  Worn by a member of the Kohler or House families.

  Tags crepe, House, Kohler, purple, silk, slip