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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. -
Purse
Iridescent green beaded purse; medium sized; gold frame with mother-of-pearl inlay on faux handle with attached chain handle. 8 1/2 inches wide x 7 1/2 inches high / 21.6 cm x 19 cm. Inside label, "Hand Made in Hong Kong".
Owned by Julilly House Kohler. -
Purse
Small white leather compact purse with blue design; white marabou powder puff inside; cord handle; tassel on bottom. Inside purse is a note to Julilly House Kohler. 3 1/8 inches wide x 3 1/2 inches / 8 cm x 8.9 cm.
Owned by Julilly House Kohler. -
Purse
White braided drawstring pouch purse; overlapping rows of Czech glass seed beads, loop fringe; white cotton lining. 4 1/2 inches x 4 1/2 inches / 11.4 cm x 11.4 cm. Inside tag reads "Czechoslvakia."
Possibly owned by Julilly House Kohler. -
Ken Ross and Dorothy Fuller at Mount Mary College
Ken Ross (left), from JH Collectibles, talking with Dorothy Fuller (right) of the Chicago Fashion Group.
This picture was likely taken at Mount Mary College when Florence Eiseman was awarded Mount Mary's Gold Needle Award in 1980. -
Julilly House Kohler family portrait
Family portrait of Julilly House Kohler, John Michael Kohler III, and their four children. From left to right, front: Julilly Waller Kohler (b. 1942), Marie House Kohler (b. 1951), back: Julilly House Kohler, John Michael Kohler IV (b. 1935), William Collins Kohler (b. 1937), John Michael Kohler III.
This photograph is likely from the mid-1950s.Tags Julilly House Kohler -
Julilly House Kohler signing books
Photograph of Julilly House Kohler at a book-signing event, with stacks of her books (including The Boy Who Stole The Elephant and Harmony Ahead) around and a poster with event details nearby. Both visible titles were published in 1952, so this is likely from 1952 or 1953.Tags 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.
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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. -
Blouse
Ivory filet net blouse; high neckline with wires inside; 3/4 length sleeves; Battenburg lace and couched cord trim; center back hook and eye closure; small ruffles at sleeve ends; muslin tabs attached at waist to keep blouse tucked under a skirt; label inside: Benoit, Milwaukee.
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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 without jacket
A. White lace gown; bateau neckline; bound oval cut-out at center front; sleeveless; V-shaped hip yoke; gored skirt; attached belt with rhinestone buckle fastens at back.
Worn with jacket (Object ID #1986.130.b).
Worn by Charlotte Schroeder Kohler. A photo of her wearing it can be found at the link below. -
Dress and jacket
A. White lace gown; bateau neckline; bound oval cut-out at center front; sleeveless; V-shaped hip yoke; gored skirt; attached belt with rhinestone buckle fastens at back. B. White lace jacket; cape-like; edged with mink fur; rhinestone buttons with loops at center front. It is unclear how this jacket is meant to be worn.
Worn by Charlotte Schroeder Kohler. A photo of her wearing it can be found at the link below.