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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. -
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 1930s, 1940s, 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 1930s, 1940s, black, blue, chiffon, ensemble, evening gown, evening wear, floral, jacket, Julilly House Kohler, Kohler, pink, purple, silk -
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. -
Detail of belt from back
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.
The belt here has been rearranged so the flower is in the back.
Worn by Julilly House Kohler. -
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.
Worn by Julilly House Kohler. -
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.
Worn by Julilly House Kohler. -
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, 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
Dark brown silk charmeuse evening gown; scoop neckline; puffed sleeves; pink sequined bodice; peg style skirt; slit from calf to floor at center front; attached cummerbund with separate closures.
Worn by Julilly House Kohler.Tags 1950s, 1960s, brown, charmeuse, evening gown, Julilly House Kohler, Kohler, pink, Rose Barrack, sequins, silk -
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 -
Detail of capri pants
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.
Worn by Julilly House Kohler. -
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.
Worn by Julilly House Kohler. -
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.
Worn by Julilly House Kohler.