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Ceil Chapman ad for Western Union Telegram
An advertisement for Western Union Telegram featuring designer Ceil Chapman, which appeared in an issue of Vogue in 1956. -
"South America with Flying Colors" exhibit poster
This poster made of blue, red, yellow, orange, black, and white abstract colors and the text "South America with Flying Colors...Braniff International" was part of an exhibit at Gimbels in downtown Milwaukee, Wisconsin, September 4-9, 1974. The exhibit included paintings and other artwork by artists from Peru, Columbia, Ecuador, Argentina, Chile, Brazil, Bolivia, Paraguay, Uruguay, and Venezuela. It also included the Jack Winter, Inc. 1974 fall collection of new clothing designs, which had been "travel-tested" and photographed in Peru. -
Illustration
Fashion illustration of front and back views of woman in strapless silvery gray evening gown with wrap. Paint, pencil, colored pencil, and small rhinestones on paper mounted within mat board. No artist or date, but the style appears to be late 1990s-early 2000s. Measurements: 16 x 20 inches. -
Illustration
Fashion illustration of 4 accessories. Pictured are a red and yellow slipper, a red heeled mule with yellow detail, a red and yellow pouch purse, and a brooch. No artist or date. Marker and pen on paper mounted to board. Measurements: 10 x 10 inches. -
Illustration
Fashion illustration of woman in a dark dress with a colorful red and black sweater or jacket. No name, no date. Colored pencil, marker, and pen on paper. Measurements: 11 x 17 inches. -
Cozy Research
Mount Mary University Student Research Commons image -
Mourning veil
Black silk net mourning veil; grosgrain ribbon edging; 42 inches by 26.5 inches.
Worn by a member of the Kohler or House families. -
Pince-nez
A. Pince-nez eyeglasses; stored folded together with ability to spring open into traditional eyeglass shape; no arms to secure behind ears; long silver chain attached to right lens; Art Deco style design etched into frame. B. Small round black leather pince-nez case; lined in beige kid leather; opening at top to slide pince-nez into.
Belonged to a member of the Kohler or House families. -
Pince-nez
A. Glass pince-nez eyeglasses; no frames; gold metal hardware; retractable cord attached to round metal fob; several spots on lenses; fob marked "Ketchum & McDougall New York"; pince-nez marked "Hardy". B. Brown leather eyeglasses case; opens vertically; marked on inside in gold letters: "Dr. Ralph P. Sproule, 922 Bankers Bldg., Milwaukee, Wis."; lined with black felt.
Belonged to a member of the Kohler family. -
Hand fan
Multicolored hand-painted silk fan; backed in sheer pink stiffened organza; Gothic arch motif with figures of Queen and royal crest embroidered at center magenta ground; purple celluloid sticks with wooden ribs; elaborately molded endpiece; black celluloid upper and lower guards; small black celluloid loop at head; some small tears and discoloration.
Belonged to a member of the Kohler or House families. -
Picture hat
Brown straw picture hat; low round crown; 5 inch wide brim; velvet band trim.
Worn by Julilly House Kohler. From note found attached to hat: "1956. Bought at Field's in Evanston where left home without a hat to go to luncheon for Pres. Margaret Clapp at Wellesley Club."