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Two piece evening ensemble
A. Mint green lace gown; scoop neckline; sleeveless; dropped waistline; asymmetrical tiered skirt; has been altered. B. Mint green lace bolero jacket; center front tie; 3/4 length sleeves.
Worn by Julilly House Kohler.Tags 1930s, 1940s, bolero, ensemble, evening gown, evening wear, green, Julilly House Kohler, Kohler, lace, mint -
Evening gown
A. Black lace evening gown; scoop neckline; sleeveless; natural waistline with peplum; flower sequins scattered over gown. B. Black satin belt; rhinestones and green stones in buckle.
Worn by Julilly House Kohler.Tags 1930s, 1940s, belt, black, evening gown, green, Julilly House Kohler, Kohler, lace, rhinestones, satin, sequins -
Evening gown
A. Very pale green silk charmeuse evening gown; Bateau neckline at center front; plunging neckline at center back; sleeveless; bias cut skirt, fitted over hips and flared below; small tear at back near snap closures. B. Pale green silk charmeuse belt; large flower decoration in pink, light purple, and green.
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Dress
Multicolored monet style floral print silk crepe dress; V-neckline with ruching; criss-cross bodice is entirely tucked; short sleeves, padded; full skirt, entirely vertical tucked; ruching at hem.
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Two piece evening ensemble
A. Bronze wool crepe evening gown; camisole bodice with sequin band; bodice pleated to midriff band; skirt pleated to midriff band. B. Tan wool crepe evening bolero jacket; padded shoulders; gold sequin trim.
Worn by Julilly House Kohler.Tags 1940s, 1950s, bolero, bronze, brown, Charles Lang-Charles Cooper, crepe, ensemble, evening gown, evening wear, Julilly House Kohler, Kohler, tan, wool -
Evening gown
Purple and magenta silk crepe evening gown; deep V-neckline in back; sleeveless; scarf piece caught at center front neckline, forms sleeve caps; gored skirt; twisted attached belt.
Worn by Julilly House Kohler.
Myrtie Robertson, the designer, was from or based in Milwaukee.Tags 1930s, 1940s, belt, crepe, evening gown, Julilly House Kohler, Kohler, magenta, Myrtie Robertson, purple, silk -
Evening gown
Lavender silk chiffon evening gown; off the shoulder neckline supported by narrow straps; pointed waistline; full circle skirt; clusters of purple fabric violets scattered on dress.
Worn by Julilly House Kohler. -
Evening gown
A. Light gray lace gown; modified sweetheart neckline; short puffed sleeves; flared skirt; appliqué lace motifs on silk marquisette. B. Light gray lace tie belt; lace motifs on silk marquisette.
Worn by Julilly House Kohler.Tags 1930s, 1940s, appliqué, belt, evening gown, gray, Julilly House Kohler, Kohler, lace, marquisette, sheer, silk -
Hostess dress
A. Maroon striped silk taffeta dress; vertical stripes in maroon, gray, and black; revere collar; princess seaming; 3/4 length sleeves; full skirt open in front to waist; mid-calf length; missing 2 of the original 6 buttons at center front. B. Black velvet capri length pants.
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Evening coat
Off-white silk faille coat; short funnel neck; 7/8 length set-in sleeves, 9 tucks into shoulder; 3 large white plastic button center front closure; shoulder darts in front; large circular patch pockets on hips; pockets are pleated into opening; princess seaming in back; satin lining; ankle length; yellowing on shoulder. Bonwit Teller label.
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Evening gown
Smoky gray blue silk chiffon evening gown; very sheer; V-neckline; short loose sleeves smocked at armscyes; natural waistline; smocked at center front seam; flared skirt with bottom section of lace; appliquéd lace motifs on bodice and skirt; several small spots of discoloration on lace.
Worn by Julilly House Kohler. -
Evening gown
Black lace and chiffon evening gown; square low neckline; sleeveless; zig-zag pattern of lace and chiffon; underdress in beige chiffon; ankle length.
Worn by Julilly House Kohler. -
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.
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Shorts
Red orange wool flannel shorts; white top-stitching; wide, deep central front inverted pleat, two additional frontal pleats and two back pleats; slant pockets lined with orange nylon; open slit on right side of shorts; basting threads around lower cuffs. -
Blouse and skirt without jacket
B. Rust colored wool melton suit skirt; A-line; regular waistband; single welt slash pockets; two hook and eye closures on side with zipper closure. C. Deep orange silk faille blouse (untucked); turtleneck collar; three hook and eye closures in front; long sleeves; bias cut; side zipper closure.
Worn with suit jacket (Object ID #2004.17.15.a) to form three piece ensemble.Tags 1940s, 1950s, blouse, Claire McCardell, orange, red, rust, silk faille, skirt, suit, wool melton