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Julilly House Kohler wearing wedding gown
Julilly House Kohler wearing her wedding gown. She married John Michael Kohler III in Evansville, Indiana on January 7, 1933. -
Suit without jacket - back
B. Suit pants; button fly; cuffed. C. Suit vest.
Worn with suit jacket (Object ID #1986.157.a) to form three piece suit.
Likely worn by John Michael Kohler III, husband of Julilly House Kohler. -
Suit without jacket - front
B. Suit pants; button fly; cuffed. C. Suit vest.
Worn with suit jacket (Object ID #1986.157.a) to form three piece suit.
Likely worn by John Michael Kohler III, husband of Julilly House Kohler. -
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. -
Wedding gown from back with train pulled out
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
Gown without jacket
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.
Worn with jacket (Object ID #1986.152.b) to form two piece ensemble.
Worn by Julilly House Kohler.Tags blue, chiffon, evening gown, evening wear, floral, Julilly House Kohler, Kohler, pink, purple, silk -
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 -
Dress without jacket
A. White lace gown; bateau neckline; bound oval cut-out at center front; sleeveless; V-shaped hip yoke; gored skirt; attached belt with rhinestone buckle fastens at back.
Worn with jacket (Object ID #1986.130.b).
Worn by Charlotte Schroeder Kohler. A photo of her wearing it can be found at the link below. -
Dress and jacket
A. White lace gown; bateau neckline; bound oval cut-out at center front; sleeveless; V-shaped hip yoke; gored skirt; attached belt with rhinestone buckle fastens at back. B. White lace jacket; cape-like; edged with mink fur; rhinestone buttons with loops at center front. It is unclear how this jacket is meant to be worn.
Worn by Charlotte Schroeder Kohler. A photo of her wearing it can be found at the link below. -
Dress
A. Purple silk chiffon dress; scoop neckline in front and L-shaped neckline in back; sleeveless; dropped waistline; bias cut skirt; ankle length. B. Purple silk crepe slip; scoop neckline in front and L-shaped neckline in back, customized to match dress.
Worn by a member of the Kohler or House families. -
Evening gown
Black and white silk illusion evening gown; camisole bodice; V-shaped silver beaded and sequined panel drops from bodice; tiered skirt edged with sequins; white underdress.
Worn by a member of the Kohler family. -
Evening gown
A. Black lace gown; camisole bodice; fitted skirt; bands of pleated chiffon trimmed with 1/2 inch pink grosgrain ribbons running from side bodice down back across hem and up other side. B. Black slip, likely of silk or rayon; white straps have been sewn on at a later date mimicking the straps of the evening gown.
Honeymoon dress of Julilly House Kohler. -
Evening gown without bolero
A. Mint green lace gown; scoop neckline; sleeveless; dropped waistline; asymmetrical tiered skirt; has been altered.
Worn with bolero (Object ID #1986.133.b) to form two piece evening ensemble.
Worn by Julilly House Kohler. -
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. -
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 belt, black, evening gown, green, Julilly House Kohler, Kohler, lace, rhinestones, satin, sequins