Browse Items (178 total)

• Suit

  A. Navy blue crepe suit jacket with white daisy print; flat collar; 4 navy blue plastic buttons at center front; long set in sleeves; flap pockets on high hip; lined in navy blue crepe. B. Navy blue crepe suit skirt with white daisy print; straight silhouette; straight waistband; new nylon zipper.

  Tags 1940s, 1950s, blue, crepe, daisy, floral, jacket, Mainbocher, navy, skirt, suit

• Dress

  Burgundy rayon crepe day dress; square neckline; long raglan sleeves with covered buttons at wrists; stitching thread is lighter than fabric color; hand-overcasting in heavy thread; bias cut; seamlines across hips; not lined; multicolored Eastern European-inspired cross-stitch floral embroidery, in strips on bodice neckline and top of sleeves; rows of faggotting near embroidery; mid-calf length. Label: "Adaptation Mainbocher Paris".

  Tags 1930s, 1940s, burgundy, crepe, day dress, dress, embroidery, Mainbocher, Mainbocher adaptation, rayon

• 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 1930s, 1940s, 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 1930s, 1940s, black, capelet, chevron, crepe, ensemble, evening gown, fringe, gown, Mainbocher

• Cloche and stole

  A. Brown and tan chinchilla fur cloche. B. Chinchilla fur shawl collar; skin worked horizontally; vertical fur edging.
  
  Hat label text: "Garth and Margaret Evansville, Indiana".
  
  Part of Jullily House Kohler's going away suit.

  Tags 1930s, 1940s, brown, chinchilla, cloche, fur, Garth and Margaret, going-away, hat, Julilly House Kohler, Kohler, stole, tan

• 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 1900s, 1910s, 1940s, beads, dark purple, House, Kohler, leather, metal, Pogue's, pumps, purple, shoes, steel

• 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 1940s, 1980s, 1990s, black, coat, feather, Hildegarde, marabou, silk

• 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

• 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 1930s, 1940s, black, felt, hat, Julilly House Kohler, Kohler, net, red, snood, T. A. Chapman Co.

• Hat

  Navy blue straw hat; coolie type; flat crown; heavy straw; 12 inches in diameter.
  
  Worn by Julilly House Kohler.

  Tags 1940s, 1950s, blue, coolie, Elsa Schiaparelli, hat, Julilly House Kohler, Kohler, navy, straw

• Hat

  Child's off-white straw hat; cloche look, but sits on top of head; aqua and royal blue taffeta band and bow around crown.
  
  Worn by a member of the Kohler family, likely a child of Julilly and John Michael Kohler III.

  Tags 1930s, 1940s, aqua, blue, childrenswear, cloche, hat, Kohler, Milgrim, royal blue, straw, taffeta, white

• Hat

  Purple velvet hat; ruffled strip applied to circular base; magenta ruffle on top of purple; braided strap for hair.
  
  Worn by Julilly House Kohler.

  Tags 1930s, 1940s, hat, Julilly House Kohler, Kohler, magenta, pink, purple, velvet

• 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 1940s, 1950s, brown, clutch, coral, faille, Julilly House Kohler, Kohler, purse

• 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 1940s, 1950s, alligator, brown, Julilly House Kohler, Kohler, leather, 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 1930s, 1940s, beige, Julilly House Kohler, Kohler, purse, velvet

• 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 1930s, 1940s, blue, compact, Julilly House Kohler, Kohler, leather, marabou, puff, purse, white

• Three piece suit

  A. Men's tan linen/wool serge suit jacket; double-breasted; narrow lapels. B. Suit pants; button fly; cuffed. C. Suit vest.
  
  Likely worn by John Michael Kohler III, husband of Julilly House Kohler.

  Tags 1930s, 1940s, jacket, John Michael Kohler III, Kohler, linen, menswear, pants, serge, suit, tan, vest, wool

• Wedding gown

  Ivory satin wedding gown; bias cut; empire waistline; long dolman sleeves, fitted at wrists; train; large Maltese silk lace collar made from family heirloom lace.
  
  Worn by Julilly House Kohler at her wedding to John Michael Kohler III in Evansville, Indiana on January 7, 1933.

  Tags 1930s, 1940s, gown, ivory, Julilly House Kohler, Kohler, lace, satin, silk, wedding gown

• 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