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1. 1966.032.110 - Petticoat

   This long black cotton petticoat has a large dust ruffle at the bottom. In the United States, petticoats were undergarments worn under skirts or dresses to create more volume. Dust ruffles were common during the Edwardian period in the early 1900s and were used to protect the outer flounce and provide room for movement.

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2. 1966.032.126 - Dress

   This is a Victorian and Civil War-era dress made of two pieces, bodice (a) and skirt (b). The dress is made of an electric blue silk taffeta. The bodice closes in the front with hook-and-eye fasteners hidden by a row of nonfunctional velvet-covered buttons in the same blue. The bodice is boned, likely with balene, and a corset would have been worn underneath. The small pagoda sleeves are lined inside with goden silk. The neckline comes up into a ...

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3. 1966.032.127 - Dress

   This is a teal blue dress with diamond-shaped floral overlays on the sleeves and skirt. The top of the dress is split on the front revealing a yellowed lace layer backed with cotton tulle and sheer cotton. The front closes with hook-and-eye fastners hidden by a row of transparent blue faceted buttons. A bright hot pink bow embellishes the neckline. Ruffled tulle trims the lace, and below the lace is couching and black netting embroidery. This...

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4. 1966.032.130 - Jacket

   This long-sleeved, black jacket has a bright fuchsia lining, a large velvet collar, and button closures. The sleeves have large velvet cuffs with lace trim.

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5. 1966.032.132 - Bodice

   This black and white checked bodice is missing its accompanying skirt. Please note the photograph depicts the bodice with a black cotton skirt or petticoat from the same donor. This bodice appears to be from the later Edwardian period until WWI. Checked patterns were particularly popular in garments worn at home called "house dresses." This particular bodice has almost apron or pinafore-like characteristics such as the wrap style and the faux...

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6. 1966.032.135 - Dress

   This is an Edwardian cream or ivory satin silk dress. The front of the dress has two vertical lines of floral cotton embroidery. An 'x' shape is created by overlapping silk satin sashes decorated with fabric buttons at the bottom of the skirt at the front. The glass and faux-pearl beaded neckline fits closely to the neck. The section around the neckline is made of netting with embroidered dots and tight fitting undersleeves are made of the same m...

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7. 1966.032.141.a - Dress, Wedding

   This cream wedding dress is silk with a floral alençon lace on netting overlay. The round neckline is decorated with round faux-pearls on netting. The sleeves are short with trimmed with glass bead and faux-pearl strands. Underneath, there are attached tighter sleeves of netting with faux-pearls. The fabric on the bust is gathered and two ruffled pieces of cotton are attached underneath as 'bust improvers.' The inside of the bodice is boned and l...

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8. 1966.032.143 - Boot

   This is a pair of Edwardian women's button up boots. They are made of shiny black leather and button up to the side of the center with eleven shiny black round buttons. They have large chunk heels or moderate height. These boots were made by Wyman's Shoes in Baltimore, Maryland.

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9. 1966.032.147a/b - Shoe

   This pair of ladie's shoes are white satin with a ruffled arrangement of netting and satin in the shape of a flower decorating the toe. The heel is a French heel. The shoes were worn by a bride's maid.

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10. 1966.032.148 - Shoe

    This is a pair of pink silk satin ladies' shoes. There are small satin bows on each toe. The toes are pointed, and the Spanish heel is of moderate 2" height. There are no manufacturer's tags or marks.

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11. 1970.001.299 - Shoe

    These are Dutch wooden clogs or "klompen" (a & b). The shoes are each carved from one piece of wood. The heel is low and the toe turns up in a small point. There are watermarks staining the shoes, particularly near the bottom. Wooden shoes were developed to protect the feet of workers in trade jobs. These safety shoes were typically carved from softer hardwood willow or poplar and were undecorated. Embellished clogs became houseshoes and forma...

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12. 1971.030.001 - Shoe

    This pair of ladie's shoes (a&b) has a Mary Jane-style strap. The shoe is a faded green satin (peau de soie) with a green button closure for the strap. The shoes have a tapered 1.75in (4.5cm) heel. The toe is upturned and pointed. The lining is white leather.

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13. 1971.030.005 - Dress

    This late Victorian evening dress is comprised of four pieces: a bodice, a skirt, a petticoat, and a belt. The sheer bodice is made from floral printed cotton organdy with large satin silk pouf sleeves that end at the elbow. Tighter faux sleeves may have been worn underneath to the wrist. The front of the bodice is gathered at the center of the collarbone and at the center of the waist. Two strips of silk create a V-shape mirrored on the front...

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14. 1971.030.006 - Dress

    This is a two-piece dress, a) dress and b) bolero jacket. The dress is yellow with a leaf pattern in red, brown, and greens. There is drawnstring ruching at center of bust and straps instead of sleeves. There is a partial zipper under the left arm. The an overlayer of gathered skirt ties on the left hip and is attached to the dress on the right side. The dress ends at the calf, below the knee. The dress is lined with gray-purple rayon. The bo...

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15. 1971.030.011 - Dress

    This is a green and white plaid silk dress with short sleeves. The dress features hook-and-eye closures on the back of the top. It is estimated that this dress dates back to the 1830s.

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16. 1971.030.012.a - Smock

    This ladies Red Cross uniform is blue with wide white lapels and a Red Cross patch on the chest. It was worn by American Red Cross Canteen Volunteers during WW1. Women who volunteered sewed their own uniforms and head coverings, and often made uniform parts for servicemen as well. At the canteen, they provided food and beverages, and sometimes "wholesome" entertainment to troops passing through the region.

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17. 1971.030.012.f - Kerchief

    This head scarf, or kerchief, is from a Red Cross canteen worker's uniform. It is sheer white cotton with a shield on the front that reads: "A.R.C. Canteen Worker." The hat has two buttons on the back that connect to eyes on the side pieces.

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18. 1971.030.014 - Slip

    This taupe satin silk slip has metal snap fasteners partially down the side under the right arm. The wearer's right strap can be unhooked or from two eye closures on the strap. The slip ends just below the knee. The front has a waist seam with a slightly gathered skirt. The back lacks a waist seam. The neckline is square. The slip appears to be handmade or altered with different colors and thicknesses of thread. The color of the slip can look ...

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19. 1971.030.047 - Bodice

    This is a later Victorian or Edwardian white silk bodice. It has long sleeves trimmed with white ruffles and white lace. The neckline comes down into a v-shape. The main body of the bodice is made of swiss dot silk fabric. There are panels with lace insertion and four quatrefoil-shaped windows on the front revealing the fabric underneath. The front of the bodice closes with hook-and-eye closures. The bottom of the bodice is embellished with rows ...

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20. 1971.030.051 - Blouse

    This is a pink cotton blouse.

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21. 1971.030.111 - Lace

    This is a fragment of bobbin lace that is comprised of black silk. The Complete Costume Dictionary defines bobbin lace as "lace that is worked on pillow around pins marking out design."

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22. 1972.006.007 - Slip

    This is an Art Deco style mint green slip for wearing under a dress. The top and bottom of the slip are made of off-white lace. A wide zig-zag cut piece of mint green light crepe divides the two sections of lace. The straps are made of the same crepe with a line of white cutwork trim down the center. The neckline is straight across and the slip ends below the knee. The sides are taken in and sewn at the hips to reduce flare of the skirt below. Th...

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23. 1972.009.001 - Gown, Dressing

    This cotton calico wrapper or house dress is from the Victorian era. It was owned and presumably worn by Victorine Mary Frazier Faulkner (1872 - 1953). The wrapper closes with a row of brown metal buttons that extend from the neckline to the hem. The skirt has been shortened with the extra fabric folded underneath. The bishop sleeves have also been shortened by folding between the elbow and wrist, thus creating a tuck. The top of the dress has a ...

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24. 1972.009.002 - Dress, Lingerie

    This is an Edwardian lingerie dress made of linen. The linen is white and semi-sheer. The dress has a high collar made of lace over a center panel in the bodice with floral embroidery and lace insertion. There is lace insertion in the center in the shape of a pointed arch with curved sides. There are two faux-straps connecting to the skirt portion, mimicking the jumper dresses of the era. The bishop sleeves end below the wrist with embroidered fl...

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25. 1972.009.008 - Petticoat, Princess

    This is a white cotton princess petticoat, a combination undergarment of a corset cover and petticoat. This garment would be worn over a corset instead of under like a chemise. The square neckline is trimmed with ruffled, crocheted lace and white floral embroidery. The bust has two princess seams. The back closes with three round mother-of-pearl buttons. The skirt of the princess petticoat has been taken up in the front just below the waist...

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26. 1972.009.011 - Petticoat, Princess

    This is a handmade white cotton princess petticoat, a combination undergarment of a corset cover and petticoat, or a chemise. This garment likely started as a petticoat skirt and had a top attached, upcycled from an existing chemise of a lighter weight cotton. If worn as a princess petticoat, this garment would be worn over a corset instead of under like a chemise. The scoop neckline is trimmed with tiny lace and turkey track embroidery. The left...

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27. 1972.009.013 - Petticoat, Princess

    This is a princess petticoat. The undergarment is white with scalloped edges around the arm and neck holes. It is sleeves and the underarm area has been reinforced on both sides. The neckline has eyelets on the front and back, but there is a set of eyelets missing on the wearer's right side front, causing the gathers to sit unevenly. The white woven ribbon going through the eyelets allows for fit adjustment. The ribbon has been knotted, causing t...

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28. 1972.009.014 - Dress

    This is an Edwardian lingerie dress. The fabric is sheer white cotton organdy. The neckline comes down in a v-shape and is decorated with white crocheted floral lace. This lace is carried over the shoulders and down to the waist. The same lace is repeated on the elbow-length sleeves with pintucks and at the waist. The bust is pouter pigeon-shaped as was popular during the era. The bust is embroidered with flowers and has a loose weave in the cent...

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29. 1972.009.033 - Blouse

    This long-sleeved white cotton blouse has triangular buttons, likely mother of pearl. The round collar has lace strips on the edges. Matching lace strips go across the top of the chest onto the shoulders in a straight line. The lace continues down the front with the button holes. A blouse such as this would be worn tucked into a long skirt during the late 1800s or early 1900s. Underneath, the wearer would have a chemise and drawers (or a 'com...

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30. 1972.009.034 - Shirtwaist

    This is a white cotton lingerie shirtwaist or blouse from the late Victorian or Edwardian period. The shirtwaist is made of a sheer woven cotton with three columns of round floral embroidered cutwork interspersed by pintucks in groups of five. The high collar is made of lace trim sewn onto itself in rows. The sleeves have lace insertion down the length, and the cuffs are trimmed with the same lace. There are two yellow transparent plastic stay...

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