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Evening gown
Black silk crepe evening gown; kimono sleeves; jewel neckline; bust and midriff covered in lace and beige chiffon; softly gathered skirt; left side zipper closure; waist sash tied at left hip; floor length. -
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Westover School uniform
A. Tan poplin shirtwaist school uniform dress; military style; asymmetrical center front placket with brass buttons in floral motif; black ribbon bow at center neckline; long sleeves with turned-back cuffs; small twill tape label sewn inside: "Bettie Harnischfeger". B. White poplin school uniform collar and black bow; starched; detachable from dress. C. Black patent leather school uniform belt; brass buckle with school motto in Latin: "Cogitare; Agere; Esse" which translates to "To think; To do; To be".
Worn by the donor, Mrs. Elizabeth Ogden (née Bettie Harnischfeger), as a student at Westover Boarding School in Middlebury, Connecticut. The school uniform was designed by Mainbocher at the request of Mrs. William Paley. It was worn with starched white collar, tied bow tie, and polished shoes. This costume was checked daily; if incorrect, the student was required to memorize a literary piece and recite it to other students. Mrs. Ogden attended this school from 1937-1939 (ages 15-17), known as a "two year girl". The khaki uniform was the day uniform.Tags 1930s, belt, bows, brass, collar, dress, Mainbocher, patent leather, poplin, ribbon, tan, uniform, Westover School, white -
Dress
Burgundy rayon crepe day dress; square neckline; long raglan sleeves with covered buttons at wrists; stitching thread is lighter than fabric color; hand-overcasting in heavy thread; bias cut; seamlines across hips; not lined; multicolored Eastern European-inspired cross-stitch floral embroidery, in strips on bodice neckline and top of sleeves; rows of faggotting near embroidery; mid-calf length. Label: "Adaptation Mainbocher Paris". -
Gown without capelet
A. Black crepe and fringe evening gown; cowl neckline at front; deep V-neckline at back; thin straps wrapped with fringe; straight silhouette; fringe starts at hips and goes down to floor; applied on base in chevron pattern; floor length.
Worn with capelet (Object ID #2015.03.01.b) to form two piece evening ensemble.
This ensemble was given to the donor's mother by a wealthy lady she worked for in New York City in the 1920s and '30s. The woman's identity is unknown. A bolduc was found on back of tag with words "Mrs. Vreeland". This dress might have belonged to Diane Vreeland, although this is not confirmed. -
Two piece evening ensemble
A. Black crepe and fringe evening gown; cowl neckline at front; deep V-neckline at back; thin straps wrapped with fringe; straight silhouette; fringe starts at hips and goes down to floor; applied on base in chevron pattern; floor length. B. Black crepe and fringe capelet; fringe applied to base in chevron pattern; hem of capelet is also chevron shaped; center front opening with snap closure at neck; label: "Mainbocher, 12 Avenue George V a Paris"; twill tape bolduc on back of label: "21381- Mrs. Vreeland".
This ensemble was given to the donor's mother by a wealthy lady she worked for in New York City in the 1920s and '30s. The woman's identity is unknown. A bolduc was found on back of tag with words "Mrs. Vreeland". This dress might have belonged to Diane Vreeland, although this is not confirmed. -
Cloche and stole
A. Brown and tan chinchilla fur cloche. B. Chinchilla fur shawl collar; skin worked horizontally; vertical fur edging.
Hat label text: "Garth and Margaret Evansville, Indiana".
Part of Jullily House Kohler's going away suit.Tags 1930s, 1940s, brown, chinchilla, cloche, fur, Garth and Margaret, going-away, hat, Julilly House Kohler, Kohler, stole, tan -
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Hat
Child's off-white straw hat; cloche look, but sits on top of head; aqua and royal blue taffeta band and bow around crown.
Worn by a member of the Kohler family, likely a child of Julilly and John Michael Kohler III. -
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Baseball cap
Navy blue jersey modified baseball cap; top-stitched brim; powder blue double bow at center front; elastic strap for hair.
Worn by Julilly House Kohler. -
Hat
Light blue feather hat; round solid frame covered with feathers; large cluster of feathers extending up from center of crown.
Worn by Julilly House Kohler. -
Hat
Black straw hat; inverted soup plate shape; cluster of white feathers at each side; grosgrain fitted cap at center back.
Worn by Julilly House Kohler. -
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Purse
Small white leather compact purse with blue design; white marabou powder puff inside; cord handle; tassel on bottom. Inside purse is a note to Julilly House Kohler. 3 1/8 inches wide x 3 1/2 inches / 8 cm x 8.9 cm.
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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
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. -
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, 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, black, blue, chiffon, ensemble, 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.