Browse Items (153 total)
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Miser's purse
Maroon and white silk crocheted miser's purse; long and narrow; slit at center; missing rings to secure coins at either end; decorated with silver metal cut beads in floral pattern at larger maroon and white end; rows of beads at smaller solid red end; loops of beaded fringe at smaller end; interlaced beaded fringe at larger end; unlined; 13.5 inches long by 2.5 inches wide / 34.3mm x 6.3mm.
Owned by a member of the Kohler or House families. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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 -
Dress
A. Purple silk chiffon dress; scoop neckline in front and L-shaped neckline in back; sleeveless; dropped waistline; bias cut skirt; ankle length. B. Purple silk crepe slip; scoop neckline in front and L-shaped neckline in back, customized to match dress.
Worn by a member of the Kohler or House families. -
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. -
Detail of belt from back
A. Very pale green silk charmeuse evening gown; Bateau neckline at center front; plunging neckline at center back; sleeveless; bias cut skirt, fitted over hips and flared below; small tear at back near snap closures. B. Pale green silk charmeuse belt; large flower decoration in pink, light purple, and green.
The belt here has been rearranged so the flower is in the back.
Worn by Julilly House Kohler. -
Evening gown
A. Very pale green silk charmeuse evening gown; Bateau neckline at center front; plunging neckline at center back; sleeveless; bias cut skirt, fitted over hips and flared below; small tear at back near snap closures. B. Pale green silk charmeuse belt; large flower decoration in pink, light purple, and green.
Worn by Julilly House Kohler. -
Dress
Multicolored monet style floral print silk crepe dress; V-neckline with ruching; criss-cross bodice is entirely tucked; short sleeves, padded; full skirt, entirely vertical tucked; ruching at hem.
Worn by Julilly House Kohler. -
Evening gown
Purple and magenta silk crepe evening gown; deep V-neckline in back; sleeveless; scarf piece caught at center front neckline, forms sleeve caps; gored skirt; twisted attached belt.
Worn by Julilly House Kohler.
Myrtie Robertson, the designer, was from or based in Milwaukee. -
Evening gown
Lavender silk chiffon evening gown; off the shoulder neckline supported by narrow straps; pointed waistline; full circle skirt; clusters of purple fabric violets scattered on dress.
Worn by Julilly House Kohler. -
Evening gown
Dark brown silk charmeuse evening gown; scoop neckline; puffed sleeves; pink sequined bodice; peg style skirt; slit from calf to floor at center front; attached cummerbund with separate closures.
Worn by Julilly House Kohler.Tags brown, charmeuse, evening gown, Julilly House Kohler, Kohler, pink, Rose Barrack, sequins, silk -
Evening gown
A. Light gray lace gown; modified sweetheart neckline; short puffed sleeves; flared skirt; appliqué lace motifs on silk marquisette. B. Light gray lace tie belt; lace motifs on silk marquisette.
Worn by Julilly House Kohler.Tags appliqué, belt, evening gown, gray, Julilly House Kohler, Kohler, lace, marquisette, sheer, silk