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Two piece evening ensemble
A. Bronze wool crepe evening gown; camisole bodice with sequin band; bodice pleated to midriff band; skirt pleated to midriff band. B. Tan wool crepe evening bolero jacket; padded shoulders; gold sequin trim.
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
Pale blue tulle evening gown; strapless; medium blue tulle gathered horizontally over bust; another piece of light blue tulle forms the rest of the bodice; decorated with scalloped edge and beading, sequins; full gathered skirt of two layers of tulle; extra pieces of medium blue tulle stitched to waistline; side metal zipper closure; light lavender taffeta lining; dress has been altered in back on the boning.
Worn by Julilly House Kohler. -
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 -
Dress
Black embroidered crepe back satin dress; multicolored floral embroidery motif, predominantly in pink; low square neckline, filled in with needle tulle; sleeveless; scalloped hem; under tier of black tulle.
Worn by a member of the Kohler or House families. -
Jodhpurs without jacket
B. Beige wool gabardine jodhpurs.
Worn with jacket (Object ID #1986.155.a) to form two piece riding ensemble.
Worn by Julilly House Kohler. -
Two piece riding ensemble
A. Beige houndstooth check wool tweed jacket; saddle seat pleasure riding style; two buttons. B. Beige wool gabardine jodhpurs.
Worn by Julilly House Kohler. -
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 -
Detail of capri pants
A. Maroon striped silk taffeta dress; vertical stripes in maroon, gray, and black; revere collar; princess seaming; 3/4 length sleeves; full skirt open in front to waist; mid-calf length; missing 2 of the original 6 buttons at center front. B. Black velvet capri length pants.
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Hostess dress
A. Maroon striped silk taffeta dress; vertical stripes in maroon, gray, and black; revere collar; princess seaming; 3/4 length sleeves; full skirt open in front to waist; mid-calf length; missing 2 of the original 6 buttons at center front. B. Black velvet capri length pants.
Worn by Julilly House Kohler. -
Detail of inside of left armhole
Mauve satin evening gown; sweetheart V-neckline; cap sleeves; draped sheath skirt with gathers at hip; ankle length. This item was created by Robert Morton for Tiara.
Worn by Julilly House Kohler. -
Evening gown
Mauve satin evening gown; sweetheart V-neckline; cap sleeves; draped sheath skirt with gathers at hip; ankle length. This item was created by Robert Morton for Tiara.
Worn by Julilly House Kohler. -
Evening coat
Off-white silk faille coat; short funnel neck; 7/8 length set-in sleeves, 9 tucks into shoulder; 3 large white plastic button center front closure; shoulder darts in front; large circular patch pockets on hips; pockets are pleated into opening; princess seaming in back; satin lining; ankle length; yellowing on shoulder. Bonwit Teller label.
Worn by Julilly House Kohler. -
Evening gown
Smoky gray blue silk chiffon evening gown; very sheer; V-neckline; short loose sleeves smocked at armscyes; natural waistline; smocked at center front seam; flared skirt with bottom section of lace; appliquéd lace motifs on bodice and skirt; several small spots of discoloration on lace.
Worn by Julilly House Kohler. -
Evening gown
Black lace and chiffon evening gown; square low neckline; sleeveless; zig-zag pattern of lace and chiffon; underdress in beige chiffon; ankle length.
Worn by Julilly House Kohler. -
Evening gown
Black and white silk evening gown; V-neckline at front and back; heavily pleated throughout; shoulder pads; long sleeves, one black and one white; no cuffs; torso is both black and white; dropped asymmetrical waistline; black skirt; full length; left side zipper closure.
Worn by donor, Bobbe Fine, to the Mt. Sinai Gala held at the Ambassador East Hotel in Chicago, Illinois in 1980. Mrs. Fine served as co-chair. The gala's theme was Le Bal des Papillons. Gown was purchased at Kanes in the Ambassador East Hotel. -
Dress
Black wool flannel dress; standing collar; padded shoulders; long set-in sleeves with zippers at wrists; diagonal exposed zipper front closure; no waist definition; diagonal seam at hip with pocket inserted on right side; knee length.
Worn by Peg Bradley. -
Sister Aloyse Hessburg and two others after receiving the 2013 Gold Needle Award
Sister Aloyse Hessburg (center) received the Gold Needle Award from Mount Mary University in 2013. This image shows her with two others at a celebration as part of the award ceremony. The event likely took place on the Mount Mary campus in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. -
Sister Aloyse Hessburg at a celebration after receiving the 2013 Gold Needle Award
Sister Aloyse Hessburg (center, in a black dress with red lines) received the Gold Needle Award from Mount Mary University in 2013. This image shows her at a celebration as part of the award ceremony. The event likely took place on the Mount Mary campus in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.