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Shawl

Black wool lace knit shawl with fringe; 50 inches by 50 inches.

The back is the same as the front.

Tags 1890s, 1900s, 1910s, black, fringe, knit, lace, shawl, wool

Shawl

Black and brown lace shawl; rectangular; scalloped edges; 98 inches by 23 inches.

The images show different sides of the front. The back is the same as the front.

Tags 1850s, 1860s, 1870s, 1880s, 1890s, 1900s, 1910s, black, brown, lace, scalloped, shawl

Pink silk shawl; floral embroidery in pink, purple, and yellow; 24 inch long macrame fringe; 63 inches by 60 inches.

This shawl belonged to the donor's mother, Leona Fournier Bossort. She wore it as an evening wrap for formal dinner parties and festive occasions in the early 1900s.

The first image shows the front and the second image the back. The third image is a note associated with the shawl.

Tags 1900s, 1910s, embroidery, floral, fringe, pink, purple, shawl, silk, yellow

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.

Tags 1900s, 1910s, black, grosgrain ribbon, House, Kohler, mourning, net, silk, veil

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.

Tags 1900s, 1910s, black, eyeglass case, eyeglasses, glass, House, Kohler, leather, metal, pince-nez, silver

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.

Tags 1900s, 1910s, brown, eyeglass case, eyeglasses, glass, gold, Kohler, leather, metal, pince-nez

Hair comb

Black hair comb; unknown material, likely celluloid; ornate filigree pattern; 7 tines; pierced scroll/vine motif; 6 inches by 7 inches.

Worn by a member of the Kohler or House families.

Tags 1900s, 1910s, black, celluloid, comb, hair comb, hair ornament, House, Kohler

Boots

Gray and black suede and leather boots; gray suede uppers and black leather lowers; very pointed toes; side 15 button closure; Louis heels.

Worn by a member of the Kohler or House families.

Tags 1910s, 1920s, black, boots, gray, House, Kohler, leather, shoes, suede

Picture hat

Black velvet picture hat; soft crown; large brim down on right front, up on left front; silk taffeta ribbon overlapped on brim; large ostrich plume across brim; label inside: "delle Donne -Paris -New York", covered by the label "Walker, Hotel Astor, Milwaukee".

Worn by a member of the Kohler family.

Tags 1900s, 1910s, black, delle Donne, hat, Kohler, ostrich feathers, picture hat, ribbon, silk, taffeta, velvet

Hat

Black straw hat; deep cloche type crown; 5 inch brim; brim caught up on one side with feather. Label: "Del Fontaine, 13 Rye Royale, Paris".

Worn by a member of the House or Kohler families.

Tags 1910s, 1920s, black, Del Fontaine, feathers, hat, Kohler, straw

Hat

Black and blue velvet and feather hat; twisted black velvet strips attached to fine net base; royal blue ostrich plume.

Worn by a member of the Kohler or House families.

Tags 1910s, 1920s, black, blue, hat, Kohler, Martha Weathered, ostrich feathers, royal blue, velvet

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.

Tags 1910s, 1920s, 1940s, beige, belt, black, ensemble, gold, Kohler, lamé, overdress, plush, silk, underdress

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.

Tags 1910s, 1920s, 1940s, beige, belt, black, coat, ensemble, gold, Kohler, lamé, overdress, plush, silk, underdress

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.

Tags 1910s, Battenburg, blouse, filet net, ivory, Kohler, lace

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.

Tags 1910s, beads, black, evening gown, Kohler, sequins, silk, silver, tulle, white

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