Black Plush Winter Coat. Material: textile. Size: 16" shoulder to shoulder x 48" L. Description: long black plush coat with a shawl collar; wide same-fabric belt with 2 large buttons and closing loops; long cuffed sleeves; polished cotton lining; inside label identifies manufacturer as Hovland-Sardeson McColm Co. This coat belonged to Mary Jane McDonough Convey who lived in the Wilton township with her husband, Martin Convey.

Navy Footlocker. Material: wood, metal. Size: 17" x 26" x 12". Description: gray painted plywood and pine box with hinged lid; light chain anchored from top side of box to lid to hold it open when packing or unpacking; iron handle grip on sides; center lid and box hasp plate and padlock loop; handprinted on lid is the address of Ens. Esther Johnson's mother, Mrs. Iver Johnson, New Richland, Minn., sent from San Francisco U. S. Fleet Hospital.

Esther Johnson and Horace Chamberlain. Material: paper. Size: 5" x 7". Description: black and white print of a young couple wearing their white Naval uniforms and covers for their wedding portrait on June 20, 1945.

Woman's Navy Overcoat Uniform. Material: textile, metal. Size: 17" shoulder to shoulder x 46" L. Description: blue wool lined with black taffeta; long sleeves with black or dark blue braid encircling wrists; double-breasted with three brass buttons attached vertically down each side of upper coat; large rolled collar with wide lapels; shoulder tabs to hold epaulets that have two gold braid stripes and a gold cord anchor symbol; back side waistline belt attached with two brass buttons; all button ... more

Navy Nurse Garrison Cap. Material: textile, metal. Size: 4 1/2" x 11". Description: navy blue with a fore and aft style, top pleat, turned up sides and tapered ends crossing the front, and a curtain overlay on the right side; faille lined with a leather sweatband; insignia on cap denotes rank of lieutenant and U. S. Navy Nurse Corps.

Women's Navy Nurse Corps Dress Blues. Material: textile, metal. (a) Jacket. Size: 16" shoulder to shoulder x 26" L. Description: navy blue wool double-breasted jacket lined with black taffeta; one inside vest pocket; label inside right, printed in white with the Navy eagle insignia and the information, "This label identified a garment made & sold under the authority of the U.S. Navy, Regulation U. S. Navy Nurse's Uniform; label sewn inside back neckline identifies the jacket as a product of Livi ... more

U. S. Navy Nurse Corps White Linen Uniform. Material: textile, metal. (a) Jacket. Size: 16" x 24" L. Description: white linen unlined, tailored, unlined jacket; long-sleeved, narrow, open two-point collar; two upper bodice pockets with brass button down flaps and two lower front hip pockets each with a button down flap; front closure with three brass buttons; all buttons display the Navy eagle symbol; inset waistband. (b) Uniform Skirt. Size: 31" W. hemline x 26" L. Description: white linen, si ... more

Navy Nurse Uniform World War II. Material: textile. Size: 14" shoulder to shoulder x 44 1/2" L. Description: white heavy cotton uniform with collar and small lapels; long sleeves with wide open cuffs with button holes; front opening from neckline to below waistline, button holes on each side of opening; separate same fabric belt with open button holes; inside neckline label printed in red, "Made and sold under authority of U. S. Navy, U. S. Nurse's Uniform"; handprinted in black above label, "Ch ... more

World War II Navy Nurse's Cape. Material: textile, metal. Size: 13" shoulder to shoulder seam x 37" L. Description: navy blue faille with blue DeFlange covered button at neckline; one piece cape with rounded neckline; reversible to white quilted side with white same fabric button at neckline.

Nurse Uniform. Description: white cotton

Navy Nurse Corps Uniform Shirt. Size: 14" shoulder to shoulder x 24" L. Description: white cotton, long-sleeved shirt with wide cuffs that close with small white buttons, narrow two-point collar and small white button closure from neckline to hemline; printed inside back neckline, 13 1/2-2; inside back neckline label, "The Man's Shop, O'Conner, Moffatt & Co. San Francisco".

Norwegian Pants. Material: textile, metal. Size: 18" x 36". Description: dark blue heavy cotton, white pinstriped long pants; red triangular inserts at lower leg, studded with 3 snap rivets; red elasticized waistband; front fly closure with four brass buttons; two front pockets with red cuffs; two back hip pockets with red cuffs.

Child's Suitcase. Material: paper, metal, plastic. Size: 9" x 12" x 5". Description: red, white and blue patterned plaid paper over heavy cardboard case; gold colored hinges on back and clasp on front hold lid in place; blue plastic handle under clasp. Donor notes that she and her sisters used the case mostly for doll clothes, but one time when Margie was upset with her mom, she began packing the suitcase in order to run away from home; her mother wisely decided to help her pack. When her mom as ... more

White Crocheted Baby Sweater. Material: textile. Size: 11" x 16". Description: white angora wool infant's sweater; short sleeves; open lacy pattern of chain stitches; front closure with two small white buttons.

White Knit Leggings. Material: textile. Size: Description:

White Knit Hat. Material: textile. Size: Description:

White Knit Baby Winter Ensemble. Material: textile. Size: Description: (a) white knit cap using a popcorn stitch and a pom pom; closure with two snaps under the chin; (b, c) white knit mittens with ribbed cuffs. (d) Leggings. White knit leggings with ribbed waist and drawstring closure; ribbed lower half of legging; knit stirrup straps. Photo shows Charlie Gigeay modeling this winter ensemble.

Pink Felt Baby Shoes. Material: textile, leather, metal. Size: 2 1/4" x 4 1/2". Description: (a,b) pink felt shoes with brown leather soles, ankle cuff and front zipper; stamped inside, #74314 520.

Pink Quilted Baby Shoes. Material: textile, fur. Size: 1 1/2" x 3 3/4". Description: (a, b) pink quilted booties, sole edged with a white cotton band; top edged with white rabbit fur; pink ties; inside label, "Mrs. Day's Ideal Shoes".

Blue Velvet Child's Dress. Material: textile, metal, glass. Size: 9" shoulder to shoulder seam x 17 1/2: L. Material: textile, metal, glass. Description: blue velvet toddler's dress; short puffed sleeves; Peter Pan collar edged with white lace; rhinestones dotted across bodice; bodice gathered to the wide skirt and features a 3" W. ruffle at hemline; closure in back bodice with a short zipper; long blue velvet sashes tie to the back waistline.

Burgundy Velvet Child's Dress. Material: textile, metal, glass. Size: 11" shoulder to shoulder seam x 22" L. Description: burgundy velvet toddler's dress; short puffed sleeves; Peter Pan collar edged with white lace; bodice designed to look like a short bolero jacket with a white faux blouse beneath; blue embroidered design on bodice and dotted with rhinestones; bodice gathered to the skirt; long burgundy velvet sashes tie to the back waistline.

Purse, Chainmail. Material: metal. Size: Description: art deco enameled chainmail purse measures Size: purse from top of clasp to bottom of fringe It is decorated with both geometric and floral elements in an enticing color scheme The gilt frame features a charming clasp with flanking a center medallion. The clasp functions well.

Purse, Mesh. Material: metal, textile. Size: 3 3/4" x 7 1/2". Description: white, yellow, red and green metallic pieces decorated and closely joined to form a geometric color scheme; the mesh fabric is fashioned into a small handbag that is attached at the top to a gilt hinged frame with a clasp opener and chain link carrier; company logo stamped inside metallic frame: "Mesh Bags Whiting & Davis Co."; the bottom edge of the bag is designed with 1" metallic fringe of rings and geometric shapes ... more

White Faille Gown of Mary Gardner Dietz. Material: textile; metal. Description: white faille floor length gown, open neckline with cut floral pattern, overlaid with tiny white pearls and white tulle, and ornate stitching; wide floor-length skirt with extended draped material over skirt on each side and a short train; long-sleeves; underskirt of heavy lining material. (a) fingertip veil attached to high pearl studded crown with a wire base that holds crown securely to the head. (Veil removed from ... more

Green Velvet Bridle Ensemble. Gown. Material: textile. Size: 19" W. cap sleeve edge to cap sleeve edge x 57" L. Description: olive-green transparent velvet gown made with a shallow scoop neckline and short capped sleeves; bodice gathered to the raised waistline of the softly draped and slightly flared floor length skirt cut on the bias; back neckline plunges and is gathered to the back waistline. (a) Belt. Size: 2" W. x 30" L. Material: textile, metal, gem. Description: olive-green matching ve ... more