Green stitched straw cloche; under-brim is white; white bow at front crown; dark green headsize band.
Red fur felt cloche; three felt flowers at front; brim is 2.5 inches wide; hatband of red felt; no lining; hot pink grosgrain ribbon headsize band.
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.
Metallic gold lace cloche helmet; two flaps extend over ears; asymmetrical; lined in beige chiffon - chiffon is torn; no headsize band or wiring; King Tut inspired. Referred to as a Juliet cloche in catalog record. Possibly worn by Julilly House Kohler or another member of the Kohler or House families.
Taupe felt cloche; hand embroidery in brown, green, and orange abstract florals; label: "Poldi, Vienna". Possibly worn by Julilly House Kohler.
Black wool felt cloche; black grosgrain hatband; black jet buckle at front; unlined; Adolfo II label.
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.
Detail inside cloche (Object ID #1986.449.a)
Detail inside stole (Object ID #1986.449.b)
Green and blue striped linen clutch purse; brown leather piping.
Tote bag (Object ID #1990.279.A)
Beige mohair swing coat; Buster Brown collar, clutch front, square set dolman sleeves, inseam pockets set into princess seam coming off of shoulder seam, midcalf length, much wider at hem, lined in brown silk crepe. Worn by Valentina.
Double-breasted floor-length black wool coat; notched collar with silver fox fur overlay, two oversized buttons slotted at waistline seam. Waist dips at center back. Straight sleeves, full flare skirt. Silk lining.
Donated by the Milwaukee Repertory Theater Company
Dark green wool coat; four-inch wide large rolled collar, princess line, long raglan sleeves, asymmetrical center front with hook and eye closure, two decorative large covered buttons at center front, knee length.
Forest green wool double cloth coat with aqua trim; narrow shawl collar in aqua; four inch wide aqua panel reversed at collar breaking point; flared shaping; no front closure; long sleeves shaped to point at back; four inch wide aqua reversed cloth at wrist.
Yellow wool coat with yellow and white houndstooth accents; princess silhouette; single breasted; brass button closure; two patch pockets in houndstooth; raglan sleeves with seven inch deep houndstooth cuff; true double cloth construction.
Beige gabardine wrap-around coat; notched collar; red and beige binding; two shaped patch pockets with red binding at top; bell sleeves with red binding at cuff; attached tie belt; knee length.
Green and white houndstooth wool coat; notched collar; empire waist, belted; patch pockets.
Purple wool tweed A-line coat; standing collar; collar ends overlap at center front button at center; three purple domed button center front closure with bound buttonholes; bias cut straight sleeves; front and back of coat are bias cut; large single welt pockets set on diagonal; knee length; silk taffeta lining.
Tan double cloth wrap-around coat; shawl collar, very large and extended; straight long sleeves; interior patch pockets; knee length; traditional double cloth construction techniques with hand-stitched seams to inside.
Ivory wool A-line coat; collarless with yoke extension forming neck tie; one-piece sleeve with shoulder dart to shape; front yoke cut in one with sleeve; concealed front button closure; two diagonal welt pockets at front hip; fully lined with silk crepe.
A. Red wool A-line coat; jewel neckline; three flat brass button/bound buttonhole center front closures; straight sleeves; A-line skirt; two inseam pockets in diagonal seaming below waist; knee length; lined with china silk. B. Red wool covered belt; two inches wide; brass buckle through fabric carriers.
Red and gray wool double cloth coat; used by Pauline Trigere to demonstrate draping during her visit to a Mount Mary fashion class in November or December 1973; the pins remain where she put them. See a photo of her class visit by clicking the "Pauline Trigère working on a coat" link below.
Pauline Trigère working on a coat (1 of 3)
Pauline Trigère working on a coat (2 of 3)
Pauline Trigère working on a coat (3 of 3)