Browse Items (11 total)

• 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 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 brown, eyeglass case, eyeglasses, glass, gold, Kohler, leather, metal, pince-nez

• Purse

  Tan fabric purse; salmon-colored lining; round shape; aqua, dark blue, and rococo (possibly with tarnished silver) thread embroidery; gold frame and chain handle. 5 1/2 inches wide x 6 inches high / 14mm x 15.3mm. Contains a fold-open mirror wrapped in a snapped cover (same fabric as lining); 6 inches x 2 3/4 inches / 15.3 mm x 7mm when open.
  
  Owned by a member of the Kohler or House families.

  Tags aqua, beige, blue, embroidery, fabric, House, Kohler, metal, purse, salmon

• 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.

  Tags black, clutch, gold, initials, Julilly House Kohler, Kohler, metal, purse, satin, silk

• Dress

  A. Dark blue crepe shirtwaist dress; attached scarf at collar; 8 button center front closure; elasticized casing at waistline; cap sleeves; straight skirt; knee length; underlined. B. Dark blue snakeskin belt; 2 inches wide; large goldtone flat ornament; hidden hook closure.

  Tags belt, Bill Blass, crepe, dress, metal, shirtwaist, snakeskin

• Purse

  Silver metal bombé shaped purse; impressed floral and leaf design; snap top clasp; lined with silver kid leather and red satin. Label: "Sacha/Italy."
  
  Belonged to Florence Eiseman.

  Tags bombé, Florence Eiseman, metal, purse, silver

• Jumpsuit

  A. Red, black, and white plaid wool jumpsuit; roll collar; three button front placket; patch pocket with button flaps. B. Black leather belt; molded chrome sides connected by leather; black leather front and buckle.

  Tags belt, black, James Galanos, jumpsuit, leather, metal, plaid, red, white, wool

• Detail of inside of choker

  Rhinestone choker necklace; silver metal.
  
  Worn by Lynn Fontanne. Purchased at the auction of Lynn Fontanne's estate using funds from Mount Mary alumnae.

  Tags choker, Lynn Fontanne, metal, necklace, rhinestones

• Choker necklace

  Rhinestone choker necklace; silver metal.
  
  Worn by Lynn Fontanne. Purchased at the auction of Lynn Fontanne's estate using funds from Mount Mary alumnae.

  Tags choker, Lynn Fontanne, metal, necklace, rhinestones

• Scarf ring

  Silver metal scarf ring; double loop shape similar to the infinity symbol.
  
  Worn by Lynn Fontanne. Purchased at the auction of Lynn Fontanne's estate using funds from Mount Mary alumnae.

  Tags Lynn Fontanne, metal, scarf ring, silver

• Dress

  White wool crepe dress; heavy gold metal and rhinestone brilliants down center front and neckline; long sleeves.
  
  This dress was created by Elinor Simmons for Malcolm Starr.
  
  Worn by Lynn Fontanne. Purchased at the auction of Lynn Fontanne's estate using funds from Mount Mary alumnae.

  Tags dress, Elinor Simmons, gold, Lynn Fontanne, Malcolm Starr, metal, rhinestones, white, wool crepe