Browse Items (454 total)

• Evening coat

  Quilted gold, silver, and black metallic lamé coat; bound jewel neckline; snap front closure; princess seaming; long sleeves with bound cuffs; full length; lined in black satin.
  
  This piece was attributed to Ann Lowe by the donor at the time of donation. There are no labels or markings. It is beautifully constructed, but other than the high quality and donor attribution, there is no other way to verify if this coat was in fact designed by Lowe.

  Tags Ann Lowe, black, coat, evening wear, gold, lamé, quilted, silver

• Evening gown

  Black silk jersey evening gown with graphic print in blue, yellow, and olive green; fit and flare; natural waistline; standing collar; bishop sleeves with cuffs; gathered skirt; full evening length. Label: "Ronald Amey".
  
  Worn by the donor, Beatrice Haggerty.

  Tags black, dress, evening gown, gown, print, Ronald Amey, silk jersey

• Gown without capelet

  A. Black crepe and fringe evening gown; cowl neckline at front; deep V-neckline at back; thin straps wrapped with fringe; straight silhouette; fringe starts at hips and goes down to floor; applied on base in chevron pattern; floor length.
  
  Worn with capelet (Object ID #2015.03.01.b) to form two piece evening ensemble.
  
  This ensemble was given to the donor's mother by a wealthy lady she worked for in New York City in the 1920s and '30s. The woman's identity is unknown. A bolduc was found on back of tag with words "Mrs. Vreeland". This dress might have belonged to Diane Vreeland, although this is not confirmed.

  Tags black, chevron, crepe, evening gown, fringe, gown, Mainbocher

• Two piece evening ensemble

  A. Black crepe and fringe evening gown; cowl neckline at front; deep V-neckline at back; thin straps wrapped with fringe; straight silhouette; fringe starts at hips and goes down to floor; applied on base in chevron pattern; floor length. B. Black crepe and fringe capelet; fringe applied to base in chevron pattern; hem of capelet is also chevron shaped; center front opening with snap closure at neck; label: "Mainbocher, 12 Avenue George V a Paris"; twill tape bolduc on back of label: "21381- Mrs. Vreeland".
  
  This ensemble was given to the donor's mother by a wealthy lady she worked for in New York City in the 1920s and '30s. The woman's identity is unknown. A bolduc was found on back of tag with words "Mrs. Vreeland". This dress might have belonged to Diane Vreeland, although this is not confirmed.

  Tags black, capelet, chevron, crepe, evening gown, fringe, gown, Mainbocher

• Coat

  Black marabou feather evening coat; cardigan style with long sleeves; front closure with 3 fur hooks (one missing); black silk lining.
  
  Worn by Hildegarde.

  Tags black, coat, feather, Hildegarde, marabou, silk

• Mourning veil

  Black silk net mourning veil; grosgrain ribbon edging; 42 inches by 26.5 inches.
  
  Worn by a member of the Kohler or House families.

  Tags black, grosgrain ribbon, House, Kohler, mourning, net, silk, veil

• 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

• Hair comb

  Black hair comb; unknown material, likely celluloid; ornate filigree pattern; 7 tines; pierced scroll/vine motif; 6 inches by 7 inches.
  
  Worn by a member of the Kohler or House families.

  Tags black, celluloid, comb, hair comb, hair ornament, House, Kohler

• Boots

  Gray and black suede and leather boots; gray suede uppers and black leather lowers; very pointed toes; side 15 button closure; Louis heels.
  
  Worn by a member of the Kohler or House families.

  Tags black, boots, gray, House, Kohler, leather, shoes, suede

• Picture hat

  Black velvet picture hat; soft crown; large brim down on right front, up on left front; silk taffeta ribbon overlapped on brim; large ostrich plume across brim; label inside: "delle Donne -Paris -New York", covered by the label "Walker, Hotel Astor, Milwaukee".
  
  Worn by a member of the Kohler family.

  Tags black, delle Donne, hat, Kohler, ostrich feathers, picture hat, silk, taffeta, velvet

• Hat

  Black straw hat; deep cloche type crown; 5 inch brim; brim caught up on one side with feather. Label: "Del Fontaine, 13 Rye Royale, Paris".
  
  Worn by a member of the House or Kohler families.

  Tags black, Del Fontaine, feathers, hat, Kohler, straw

• Hat

  Red felt pancake hat; felt feathers on top; stuffed to create rolled appearance around edge; black net snood with red felt feathers attached.
  
  Worn by Julilly House Kohler.

  Tags black, felt, hat, Julilly House Kohler, Kohler, net, red, snood, T. A. Chapman Co.

• Hat

  Black felt cocktail hat; clover leaf shape; applied braid and .5 inch black sequins as trim; large bristle feather at center front.
  
  Worn by Julilly House Kohler.

  Tags black, braid, cocktail, feathers, felt, hat, Julilly House Kohler, Kohler, sequins

• Hat

  Black and blue velvet and feather hat; twisted black velvet strips attached to fine net base; royal blue ostrich plume.
  
  Worn by a member of the Kohler or House families.

  Tags black, blue, hat, Kohler, Martha Weathered, ostrich feathers, royal blue, velvet

• Cloche

  Black straw cloche; small off-white straw brim turned up at one side; grosgrain trim; flat off-white bow.
  
  Worn by a member of the Kohler or House families.

  Tags black, cloche, grosgrain ribbon, hat, House, Kohler, La Mode Chez Tappé, off-white, straw

• Hat

  Black straw hat; inverted soup plate shape; cluster of white feathers at each side; grosgrain fitted cap at center back.
  
  Worn by Julilly House Kohler.

  Tags black, feathers, hat, Julilly House Kohler, Kohler, straw, Suzanne Talbot

• 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

• Ensemble without coat

  A. Beige silk underdress; sleeveless; black plush bottom. B. Gold lamé overdress with black plush hem; V-neckline; long sleeves. C. Gold lamé belt.
  
  Worn with coat (Object ID #1986.434.d) to form four piece ensemble.
  
  Worn by a member of the Kohler family.

  Tags beige, belt, black, gold, Kohler, lamé, overdress, plush, silk, underdress

• Four piece ensemble

  A. Beige silk underdress; sleeveless; black plush bottom. B. Gold lamé overdress with black plush hem; V-neckline; long sleeves. C. Gold lamé belt. (Belt is not visible.) D. Black plush coat; raglan sleeves; frog closure at center front; alterations noticed; label inside: Mikula, Milwaukee.
  
  Worn by a member of the Kohler family.

  Tags beige, belt, black, coat, gold, Kohler, lamé, overdress, plush, silk, underdress

• Two piece ensemble

  A. Blue, purple, and pink floral print silk chiffon evening gown; bow tie neckline; short loose kimono sleeves; fitted waist; A-line skirt; long; center front placket on bodice with covered buttons. B. Blue, purple, and pink floral print silk chiffon evening jacket; tuxedo front with black binding; 3/4 length puffed sleeves; hip length; lined in black taffeta.
  
  Worn by Julilly House Kohler.

  Tags black, blue, chiffon, evening gown, evening wear, floral, jacket, Julilly House Kohler, Kohler, pink, purple, silk