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Purse
Black silk satin envelope clutch purse (8 3/4 inches x 5 3/4 inches / 22mm x 14mm); separate attachable gold plated initials "JK"; black silk bag (compact holder). Inside label "Graceline original".
Owned by Julilly House Kohler. -
Purse
Iridescent green beaded purse; medium sized; gold frame with mother-of-pearl inlay on faux handle with attached chain handle. 8 1/2 inches wide x 7 1/2 inches high / 21.6 cm x 19 cm. Inside label, "Hand Made in Hong Kong".
Owned by Julilly House Kohler. -
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.
Owned by Julilly House Kohler. -
Purse
White braided drawstring pouch purse; overlapping rows of Czech glass seed beads, loop fringe; white cotton lining. 4 1/2 inches x 4 1/2 inches / 11.4 cm x 11.4 cm. Inside tag reads "Czechoslvakia."
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Julilly House Kohler family portrait
Family portrait of Julilly House Kohler, John Michael Kohler III, and their four children. From left to right, front: Julilly Waller Kohler (b. 1942), Marie House Kohler (b. 1951), back: Julilly House Kohler, John Michael Kohler IV (b. 1935), William Collins Kohler (b. 1937), John Michael Kohler III.
This photograph is likely from the mid-1950s.Tags Julilly House Kohler -
Julilly House Kohler signing books
Photograph of Julilly House Kohler at a book-signing event, with stacks of her books (including The Boy Who Stole The Elephant and Harmony Ahead) around and a poster with event details nearby. Both visible titles were published in 1952, so this is likely from 1952 or 1953.Tags Julilly House Kohler -
Julilly House Kohler wearing wedding gown
Julilly House Kohler wearing her wedding gown. She married John Michael Kohler III in Evansville, Indiana on January 7, 1933. -
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. -
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 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 black, blue, chiffon, evening gown, evening wear, floral, jacket, Julilly House Kohler, Kohler, pink, purple, silk -
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. -
Evening gown without bolero
A. Mint green lace gown; scoop neckline; sleeveless; dropped waistline; asymmetrical tiered skirt; has been altered.
Worn with bolero (Object ID #1986.133.b) to form two piece evening ensemble.
Worn by Julilly House Kohler. -
Two piece evening ensemble
A. Mint green lace gown; scoop neckline; sleeveless; dropped waistline; asymmetrical tiered skirt; has been altered. B. Mint green lace bolero jacket; center front tie; 3/4 length sleeves.
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Evening gown
A. Black lace evening gown; scoop neckline; sleeveless; natural waistline with peplum; flower sequins scattered over gown. B. Black satin belt; rhinestones and green stones in buckle.
Worn by Julilly House Kohler.Tags belt, black, evening gown, green, Julilly House Kohler, Kohler, lace, rhinestones, satin, sequins