Browse Items (46 total)

• Shawl

  Beige cotton net Assuit shawl; cotton net base with sterling silver geometric design; 32.5 inches by 89 inches.
  
  Purchased in Egypt, likely during the donor's trip there with her family in 1926.
  
  Both images show the front. The back is the same as the front.

  Tags 1920s, 1930s, Assuit, beige, cotton, Egypt, geometric, metal, net, shawl, silver, sterling silver

• Shawl

  White net Assuit shawl; net base with gold colored metal geometric design; 35 inches by 87 inches.
  
  Both images show the front. The back is the same as the front.

  Tags 1920s, 1930s, Assuit, geometric, gold, metal, net, shawl, white

• Jacket

  Off-white ermine jacket; single-breasted; off-center, two-button front closure (one button missing); shawl collar; long sleeves.
  
  Worn by a member of the Kohler family.

  Tags 1920s, 1930s, 1940s, coat, ermine, fur, jacket, Kohler, off-white, white

• 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 1900s, 1920s, 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 1900s, 1920s, black, eyeglass case, eyeglasses, glass, House, Kohler, leather, metal, pince-nez, silver

• 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 1900s, 1920s, brown, eyeglass case, eyeglasses, glass, gold, Kohler, leather, metal, pince-nez

• 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 1900s, 1920s, black, celluloid, comb, hair comb, hair ornament, House, Kohler

• Hand fan

  Multicolored hand-painted silk fan; backed in sheer pink stiffened organza; Gothic arch motif with figures of Queen and royal crest embroidered at center magenta ground; purple celluloid sticks with wooden ribs; elaborately molded endpiece; black celluloid upper and lower guards; small black celluloid loop at head; some small tears and discoloration.
  
  Belonged to a member of the Kohler or House families.

  Tags 1920s, 1930s, celluloid, fan, Gothic, hand fan, Kohler, magenta, organza, purple, silk

• 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 1910s, 1920s, black, boots, gray, House, Kohler, leather, shoes, suede

• 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 1910s, 1920s, black, Del Fontaine, feathers, hat, Kohler, straw

• Cloche

  Taupe felt cloche; hand embroidery in brown, green, and orange abstract florals; label: "Poldi, Vienna".
  
  Possibly worn by Julilly House Kohler.

  Tags 1920s, 1930s, cloche, felt, floral, hat, Julilly House Kohler, Kohler, Poldi, taupe

• 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 1910s, 1920s, black, blue, hat, Kohler, Martha Weathered, ostrich feathers, royal blue, velvet

• Cloche

  Metallic gold lace cloche helmet; two flaps extend over ears; asymmetrical; lined in beige chiffon - chiffon is torn; no headsize band or wiring; King Tut inspired. Referred to as a Juliet cloche in catalog record.
  
  Possibly worn by Julilly House Kohler or another member of the Kohler or House families.

  Tags 1920s, 1930s, cloche, gold, hat, House, Julilly House Kohler, Kohler, lace, metallic

• Hat

  Beige and brown synthetic straw hat; large double brim, extending out at sides; rust red grosgrain band and bow.
  
  Worn by a member of the Kohler or House families.

  Tags 1920s, 1930s, beige, brim, brown, grosgrain ribbon, hat, House, Kohler, straw, synthetic

• 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 1920s, 1930s, black, cloche, grosgrain ribbon, hat, House, Kohler, La Mode Chez Tappé, off-white, straw

• 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 1920s, 1930s, aqua, beige, blue, embroidery, House, Kohler, metal, purse, salmon

• 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 1920s, 1930s, beads, drawstring, fringe, Julilly House Kohler, Kohler, pouch, purse, white

• 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 1910s, 1920s, 1940s, beige, belt, black, ensemble, 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 1910s, 1920s, 1940s, beige, belt, black, coat, ensemble, gold, Kohler, lamé, overdress, plush, silk, underdress

• Blouse

  Ivory filet net blouse; high neckline with wires inside; 3/4 length sleeves; Battenburg lace and couched cord trim; center back hook and eye closure; small ruffles at sleeve ends; muslin tabs attached at waist to keep blouse tucked under a skirt; label inside: Benoit, Milwaukee.
  
  Worn by a member of the Kohler family.

  Tags 1910s, 1920s, 1940s, Battenburg, blouse, filet net, ivory, Kohler, lace