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Bella B recording
This recording was made by Bella B. as part of a storytelling audio project from a 2022-2023 Composition course at Mount Mary University. -
Belt
Red silk moire grosgrain ribbon belt; 3 inches wide; fastens at center front with snaps and hook and eyes; flat bow, streamers, and large black silk cabbage rose flower at center front.
Donor Rosemary Wachowiak was Frank Olive's sister. -
Beret
White imitation curly lamb wool beret; hot pink lining. -
Beret
Black felt beret; decoration at left side front of large felt loop covered with clear rhinestones; not lined; hot pink headsize band. -
Beret
Black felt beret; lower crown dotted with rhinestones and gold balls; hot pink headsize band; no lining. -
Beret
Off-white silk satin beret; very large; small band around face folds back; main part of beret tucked into band; back pleated into off-white button; tuck at back of band to decrease size. Attributed to Charles Kleibacker. -
Black velvet bolero
Black silk velvet evening bolero; V-shaped plunging neckline, one hook and eye closure at center front. Shaped hemline rises higher at center front, dipping at center back. Long Dolman sleeves with unusual pattern forming a gusset-like underarm seam. Unlined. Completely hand-finished with overcast seam. Worn by Valentina. -
Blazer
Bright yellow wool serge blazer type jacket; notched collar; single button is missing; single welt pockets originating from seamline; long set-in sleeves are 2 pieces; buttons on sleeve wrists are missing; many moth holes throughout. -
Blouse
Black silk organza sheer windowpane blouse; jewel neckline, peek-a-boo waist, asymmetrical wrap front with hook and eye closure, straight elbow length sleeves, multiple darts for shaping, camisole-style lining of silk crepe, completely hand-overcast and double overcasting on facings and camisole. Worn by Valentina.