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Three piece ensemble
A. Multicolored day dress; wool knit solid black bodice; wool twill skirt with multicolored large scale nature print; image of large flowers in pink, coral, and orange with black centers, light and dark green leaves, yellow and light purple butterflies, and black and white birds with orange wings, all on a dark purple ground; skirt has 1.25 inch wide black cord piping trim down the side seams and around hem; bodice has long sleeves, bust darts, and 1.75 inch wide turtleneck; sleeves have 4 inch long vertical zipper closures on inner cuffs; center back has 22 inch zipper closure, which begins below turtleneck. B. Wool twill coat in matching fabric; long sleeves with 1.25 inch wide black cord piping trim at cuffs; matching trim goes around hem, shoulder seams, collar seam, and down center front opening; 1.75 inch wide mandarin collar; 6 black cloth covered button closure that are hidden when coat is closed; center back and armhole princess seams; label reads: "Donald Brooks". C. Wool twill and leather belt; 2 inches wide; wool twill is matching fabric to dress and coat; tan leather back; exaggerated square buckle covered in self-fabric; 3 holes.
From Donald Brooks's Fall 1970 collection. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
Sandals
Copper colored leather sandals; T-strap; faux snakeskin ankle strap; four straps over toe; 3.34 inch narrow gold Spanish heels. -
Sandals
Gold metallic leather evening sandals; five narrow straps over toe in various shades of gold; two straps extend over foot from toe to stretchy band around back of heel; 3.5 inch narrow heels; lined in gold leather; much wear on leather. -
Dress
A. Black and white cotton dress; princess style; short sleeves with black bias binding; jewel neckline bound in black; asymmetrical mock closure at left shoulder; five covered buttons and bow at closure. B. Black leather belt; 3 inches wide. -
Cocktail dress
A. Navy blue silk chiffon cocktail dress; peignoir style; high neckline with attached, pleated tie; sheer bodice over slip-like interior camisole; straight sleeves; godet skirt with 6 accordian pleated godets set in; knee length. B. Navy blue silk chiffon covered leather belt; rhinestone buckle. Likely worn by donor, Beatrice Haggerty.Tags 1970s, 1980s, belt, Bill Blass, blue, cocktail dress, dress, leather, navy, rhinestones, silk chiffon -
Purse
Off-white leather purse; square; leather shoulder strap, front flap extends entire length/width of purse; horizontal 'slash' of black leather halfway down, halfway across; 8 inches by 8 inches.
Belonged to Florence Eiseman. -
Two piece ensemble
Hand molded black leather corset paired with black polyester textured pants. -
Jumpsuit
A. Red, black, and white plaid wool jumpsuit; roll collar; three button front placket; patch pocket with button flaps. B. Black leather belt; molded chrome sides connected by leather; black leather front and buckle. -
Dress and belt without jacket
A. Black and white windowpane check wool shirtwaist dress; notched collar; straight sleeves with 3 button closures; natural waistline; inverted pleat at skirt front; knee length. C. Black leather belt; silver ring closure.
Worn with jacket (Object ID #1989.43.b) to form three piece ensemble.