Browse Items (452 total)
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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. -
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. -
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. -
Hat
Red felt pancake hat; felt feathers on top; stuffed to create rolled appearance around edge; black net snood with red felt feathers attached.
Worn by Julilly House Kohler. -
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. -
Cloche
Black straw cloche; small off-white straw brim turned up at one side; grosgrain trim; flat off-white bow.
Worn by a member of the Kohler or House families. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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
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. -
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.