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1972.009.035 - Shirtwaist

This is an Edwardian lingerie shirtwaist or blouse. It is made of semi-sheer white voile with white lace. The high collar is made of lace trim attached together in rows. There are two small stays attached at mirrored angles at the front of the collar to keep it upright. The front center panel of the shirt has a scalloped embroidered cutwork flower motif that is place asymmetrically and repeated on each of the loose almost-bell sleeves that end be...

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1972.009.036 - 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 quatrefoil-like embroidered cutwork interspersed by pintucks in groups of five. The high collar is made of lace trim sewn onto itself in rows and further embellished with a ruffled lace at the top. The sleeves have lace insertion down the length, and the cuffs are trimmed with anoth...

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1972.009.037 - Shirtwaist

This is a white Victorian or Edwardian cotton shirtwaist or blouse with a fitted waist. The front of the blouse closes with five round mother-of-pearl buttons. There are vertical lines of lace trim mirrored on both sides of the buttons. The long sleeves and collar are trimed with the same lace. The back of the blouse has more lines of lace.

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1972.009.038 - Underblouse

This is a white cotton blouse with both sleeves removed. The different fabric layers at the shoulders have been have been basted together. The garment likely functioned as an underlayer like an underblouse or chemisette. The blouse closes in the front with a row of faux-pearl buttons. The buttons' metal loops piece the fabric, and a woven fabric tape is pulled through all the buttons on the back to secure them. The front and back are decorate...

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1972.009.039 - Shirtwaist

This is an Edwardian lingerie shirtwaist or blouse. The shirtwaist is made of lightweight woven cotton batiste with lace insertion. The high collar has two plastic stays attached to the back. There are vertical strips of floral lace insertion down the long sleeves. The same lace is attached in rows around the cuffs and collar. There are three shield-shaped embroidered panels on the upper chest with short tucks underneath. The back of the garment ...

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1973.009.025 - Dress

This is an Edwardian lingerie dress made of sheer woven linen. The top wraps over itself and there is a small slit in the skirt at the front. The dress is missing a closure or fastener. The collar comes down in a v-shape of sheer fabric with floral embroidery and scalloped edging. There are two large horizontal tucks that go around the circumference of the top. There are two more large tucks on the skirt, toward the long hem. The sleeves are bagg...

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1973.009.055 - Petticoat

This long white cotton petticoat has the name "Faulkner" written in cursive on the inner waist. It has two layers, one thin decorated layer with a thicker plain layer underneath.The bottom edge of the outer layer is scalloped with broderie anglaise that depicts flowers and swirls. In the United States, petticoats were undergarments worn under skirts or dresses to create more volume.

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1976.005.015 - Scarf, Table

This white square placemat has strips of lace in a square shape that is interupted by an embroidered a bunch of grapes with four leaves and a curled vine. Placemats or tablemats became popular in the late 1800s and early 1900s during the Victorian era. They were used in place of tablecloths for lunchtime meals. The cloth would protect the table and give additional design to the whole display.

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1980.005.005 - Coat, Frock

This is a Confederate officer's double-breasted frock coat. The coat is comprised of gray wool. The top is lined with cotton denim and the skirt is lined with a light colored woven fabric. The right sleeve features a golden, braided trim called an Austrian knot or warrior's knot. There is no indication on the left sleeve that the braid trim was mirrored. There is an internal pocket behind the left breast. There are two rows of seven (7) buttons o...

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1982.010.001 - Shoe

This pair of dark green leather shoes (a & b) have black grosgrain ribbon tied around the ankles. The shoes were worn by a bride. The short heels are tapered, and the toes are pointed and upturned.

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1982.010.005 - Dress, Wedding

This off-white dress with a bustle and train was the 1885 wedding dress of Ida Eisemann, née Gump (1863-1922). Fake flowers sit above the chest on the wearer's left hand side. The dress is one piece, with the front skirt, back skirt, and bodice pieces attached. The front of the bodice has been let out at some point, and the holes where the buttons were previously can be seen on the left side of the chest. The crocheted lace on the chest was likel...

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1984.002.001 - Textile

This cotton woven textile "Mititu" was designed by Grace Njeri and produced at Maridadi Fabrics in Nairobi, Kenya. The design features African animals (elephants, camels, giraffes) in black against a pink-beige background. The pattern repeats itself vertically and horizontally. The design is likely screen printed. This screen-printed fabric carries the images of animals one might see in Kenya: elephants, zebras, camels, giraffes, and others...

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1984.002.002 - Textile

This woven cotton fabric is from Kenya, Africa. The fabric features a black ostrich design against a white background. The pattern repeats itself vertically and horizontally. The pattern is likely screen printed. This piece of fabric bears a resemblance to the fabric designed by Grace Njeri and produced at Maridadi Fabrics in Nairobi, Kenya (1984.002.001). Both pieces were donated by the same donor, and it's likely that she purchase...

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1985.005.005 - Quilt

This quilt exhibits a "Dutch Doll" motif. The quilt is comprised of a white background with 20 symmetrical quilt squares (5 rows and 4 columns) that each include one "Dutch Doll" or "bonnet girl" facing toward the left. The dolls are quilted and appliqued in a variety of colors (greens, blues, reds, pinks) and fabrics. The quilt includes pink floral sashing and a white backing. The squares are handquilted with white thread. There is a rod sleeve ...

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1986.030.008 - Dress

This dress has a floral lace and net bodice with a velvet skirt and sleeves. The velvet is either silk or a silk blend with synthetic. There are small shoulder pads and snaps to fasten bras straps into place. The dress is mostly a dark plum purple color, except for the bodice where the lace is a light dusty pink. The lace itself has raised borders, similar to alençon lace. A twisted belt of velvet wraps around the waist. There is a partial hidden...

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1986.030.009.a - Dress

This dark red dress is made of silk or a silk blend. The fabric features a repeating circular motif of blue, navy, and yellow with scalloped edges on a dark red or burgundy background. The same fabric is wrapped around the round buttons going part way down the front and the belt that sits at the natural waist. The dress is lined with a sheer woven material. The long bishop sleeves close with another button. The skirt is "street length" or just be...

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1986.030.010 - Dress

This bright red or crimson ladies dress has two individual belts of the same fabric as the dress. The sleeves are short, and the round collar fits close to the neck. There are two seams on the bust which are mirrored on the back of the dress. The fabric has a satin finish with small ridges from the weaving. It is likely a light weight synthetic material. There is an attached slip in the skirt of a sleek red synthetic fabric. The skirt hits right ...

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1986.030.011 - Dress

This woven teal and blue dress is 'street length' or just below the knee. The dress is striped vertically with the teal and blue fading into one another. There is a repeating pattern of vines in an elongated hexagon shape with purple and yellow flowers in the center. The top of the dress closes with bright silver bell-shaped buttons. The neckline is square and the sleeves are short. A rounded piece of fabric comes down at the back of the waist si...

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1988.005.002 - Quilt

This is a 'crazy quilt' with irregularly sized blocks assembled in rows, much like the stacked bars set seen in rural Southern quilts. There are eight "bars" or "rows" ranging from 7 to 17" wide. There is a bottom border of 3." The quilt features motifs including flowers, a crescent moon, butterflies, hand fans, and cherries. Some motifs are embroidered while others are painted directly onto the fabric. The back of the quilt is made of printed...

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1992.011.067 - Boot

These high top ladies boots (a & b) have scalloped edges on the top of the boot and the edge of the toe cap. The boots are made of white leather and were likely walking shoes. The lace holes have metal eyelets. The heels are tapered and the toe is pointed.

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1992.011.068.a/b - Shoe

These white leather ladies shoes (a & b) feature a Mary Jane-style strap with a white button. The edges of the leather are hemmed with a yellowed fabric. The heel is tapered, and the toe pointed and upturned.

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1992.011.074.a - Uniform

This is a World War II American Red Cross uniform dress. The uniform features faux-pearl buttons and navy blue cuffs and lapels. Two red bars are sewn just above the left cuff, indicating that the user served for two years. There is an embroidered Red Cross patch on the left breast pocket. The bottom hem of the uniform is whip-stitched, and the uniform was machine-sewn, likely by Red Cross volunteers. The uniform also features small shoulder pads...

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1992.011.078.a - Glove

Glove, wedding glove. This white leather wrist-length glove has a hook and eye closure at the wrist. The back has a three band design. It was part of a woman's wedding attire.

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1992.011.078.b - Glove

This white leather wrist-length glove has a hook and eye closure at the wrist. The back has a three band design. It was part of a woman's wedding attire.

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1992.011.082.c - Belt

This is an Edwardian dip waist or Medici style belt. This type of belt would have been worn to cover the separation of bodice and skirt in an Edwardian dress. It likely was worn with wedding dress 1992.011.226. The belt 'dips' in the front, hugging and accentuating the 'pouter pigeon' shape of the bust popular during the period. The belt is made of peach cream satin silk tucked onto it itself producing four ribbon-like layers. The edges are trimm...

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1992.011.090 - Dress

This dress is made of a bodice and skirt. The evening bodice is made of ivory or gray silk faille in the "handkerchief" style popular in the late 1870s-early 1880s. The tunic-style bodice has short puff sleeves that rise above the shoulders, and falls in points over a narrow bustled skirt. The bodice is designed in a cuirass style but was likely shortened in length to match changing fashion trends. There are seven bones in the corset, two in t...

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1992.011.100 - Hatbox

This hatbox was produced by Knox Hats in New York. The hatbox is a vibrant shade of red and features the Knox Hats branding with green, white, and black lettering and black eagles. The hatbox lid is secured using an attached leather strap with a metal buckle.

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1992.011.160.d - Collar

This white, stiff starched wing tip collar has a button hole in back and button holes in front. The tips of the collar are turned down. This is a separable or false collar that could be easily washed and paired with separable cuffs and worn under another garment to hide the seperation. Separable garments cut down costs of purchasing and time for washing.

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1992.011.167 - Gown

This long-sleeved black gown is just shy of floor length. The top has a wide boat neck with sheer tan and black fabric at the neckline. There is a partial zipper on one side of the torso. The lace at the end of the sleeves hides metal zippers towards bottom. The dress fits closely at the hips but flares below. The fabric is synthetic, likely rayon. There is a maker tag inside that reads: "Original by Rudolf." The inner seams have pinked edges. ...

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1992.011.169 - Gown

This sleeveless floor length dress is made of lamé fabric, featuring two different threads for the warp and weft weave, red and metallic gold. The overall color from a distance appears to be an orange rust. The dress is backless with a draped collar in the front. It is fitted at the waist and hips but looser at the bottom in a trumpet style. It has a short train on the back that comes to a point in the center. A half belt clasps in the back with ...

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