Material: wood, metal. Size: 12" W. x 18 1/2" L. Description: brown paint-washed pine chest - painted on front: "Hans P. Bergum Mineral Point Yova Co. Wisconsin U.S. North Amerika" - domed top - hand forged handle - interior compartment - heart-shaped hand forged front lock (piece missing). Immigration.
Beaver Top Hat. Material: fur, textile, leather. Size: 9 1/2" W. x 11 3/4" L. x 6 3/4" H. Description: black closely clipped beaver, stove pipe crown with 1/4" diameter center screened vent in top, black grosgrain hatband, narrow black brim turns up slightly on sides and is edged with black grosgrain ribbon, taupe leatherette sweatband, gold graphics and printing inside crown: "Barnaby & Co., Minneapolis " and logo stamped "Moveo et Proficio" of "Knox New York"; black marker written inside cr
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Sunbonnet. Material: textile and straw. Size: 11" W. x 12" L. Description: yellow straw - wide-brimmed formed around opening for face - striped cotton fabric gathered with elastic to back neckline - inside of brim lined with gingham checked blue and white cotton - string ties on each side of face opening.
Material: textile and metal. Size: 12" W. at bodice x 37" L. Description: pink chiffon and net - strapless bodice - back zipper closure - full pink skirt with pink net overskirt - pink velvet ribbons tie in back.
Pink Crepe Herbst Dress. Material: textile. Size: 12" W. across bodice x 51" L. Description: cream and pink crepe 3/4 length dress designed with uneven hem, short sleeves slit in center up to shoulder and draped to fall loosely around upper arm; pink bodice with round neckline extends to empire waistline; over-bodice from left and right shoulder meets in front with a multicolored fabric flower; skirt in a large pink, floral pattern is lined in cream silk.
Material: textile. Size: 18 1/2" W. x 37" L. Description: tan linen - v-neckline - wide notched collar forms lapels - front opening from neckline to hemline - front closure with 5 buttons and buttonholes (buttons missing) - patch pocket on each side of front coat.
Material: textile, metal. Size: 16 1/2" W. x 50" L. Description: black and cream print rayon dress. (a) Dress. Description: V-neckline - long sleeved - pleated sleeves and collar - straight skirt. (b) Shawl-collar. Description: black and cream print rayon - detachable - worn over shoulders - reaches top mid-bodice - closure in front with four round buttons. (c) Belt: black and cream rayon to match dress - ivory buckle.
Doll Trunk. (a) Trunk. Material: wood, metal, paper. Size: 15 1/4" W. x 8 1/2" deep x 9 1/2" H. Description: wooden box covered with designed and plain white paper inside and out; hinged lid with metal lock. (b) Inside tray. Size: 13 3/4" W. x 3 1/4" H. x 7 3/4" deep. Description: wooden rectangular open tray divided into two compartments.
Black Velvet Plush Cape. Material: textile. Size: 33" W. x 48" L. Description: black velvet plush cape lined with beige silk; large cowl collar faced with black cotton; two tasseled cords at front neckline for closure; arm hole openings on each side.
Material: textile, metal. Size: 19 1/4" W. x 21" L. Description: black wool front - double-breasted - sleeveless - lapels - double vertical row of four covered buttons - two pockets in each side - black voile back sewn at side seams - black half belt with metal buckle at back waistline - stamped on buckle: "A.A Devore & Son , Chicago. Book M order 1300 date 11/15/98. P.W Grienson" - tan polished cotton lining - tan, cream and burgundy striped fabric inside pocket on right side.
Material: textile, celluloid, metal. Size: 18" W. x 24" L. Description: black wool front - black linen back - ecru cotton lining - V-neckline - sleeveless - inside pocket at upper vest - one small slash pocket on each side of front vest at waistline - front closure with six black buttons and buttonholes - black linen adjusting strap with metal buckle at back waistline.
Material: textile, metal. Size: 20" W. x 20" L. Material: black wool front - black satin back - cream colored silk lining - deep u-shaped neckline plunges to near waistline - narrow rounded collar forms lapels edged with narrow black rickrack - front closure near waistline with four buttons (missing) and buttonholes - sleeveless - one pocket trimmed with black rickrack on each side of upper vest - one pocket on inside right - black silk adjustable belt with silver buckle at back waistline - d
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Material: textile and metal. Size: 14 1/2" W. x 43" L. Description: pink fabric - below knee length - high square neckline - high empire waistline - short, puffed sleeves - back closure with short neckline zipper - side closure with long zipper.
U.S. Navy Nurse Uniform includes: Dress (#3246a), Cap (#3246b), and Belt (#3246c). (a) Dress: Material: textile, metal. Size: 13" W. x 42" L. Description: white cotton - v-neckline with small lapels - two Navy anchor insignia pins on collar - front closure with nine white removable buttons - one pocket long sleeves. See cuff links #3246 EA and EB that were found with this uniform.
Black Felt Cape. Material: textile and metal. Size: 43" W. at hemline x 40 1/2" L. Description: black heavy wool felt with felt floral appliques stitched with brown thread; decorative hemstitching extends down the back, over each shoulder and from back neckline to design; ruffled collar with four felt appliques; front closure with four heavy large hooks & eyes.
Material: textile, metal, shell. Size: 20" W. x 22" L. Description: white cotton canvas front with white cotton back - V-neckline - sleeveless - front closure from neckline to waistline with seven white buttons (one missing) and buttonholes - two slash pockets on each side of vest (one upper, one lower) - white cotton adjusting belt with silver buckle and one white button at back waistline - buckle stamped "Pat. July 30, 89" (1889) - "P.W.G." handwritten inside collar.
Material: textile, metal, plastic. (a) Dress. Size: 14" W. x 46" L. Description: white sheer dotted swiss cotton - mid calf length - full, gored skirt with 8 horoizontal rows of white scalloped topstitching - round scoop neckline - sleeveless - white on white multiple rows of bodice scalloped topstitching - front closure with a vertical double row of clear buttons - side closure with zipper. (b) Belt. Size: 34 3/4" L. Description: white fabric with white backing of unknown material - silver co
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Material: textile. Size: 15 1/2" W. size collar x 33" L. Description: white pinstripe patterned cotton - 1/2" W. standup collar band with three buttonholes for collar attachment - three stud openings in front - three wide pleats on each side of front shirt - long sleeves with French cuffs - designer label: "Arrow Sanforized" - "HMG" handwritten in ink on inside collar.
Material: textile. Size: 8" W. Description: beige net - embroidered lace on each end.
U.S. Navy Nurse Uniform. Material: textile. Description: white cotton nurse's cap - trimmed with one long black velvet band with a gold stripe.
U.S. Navy Nurse Uniform. Material: textile. Description: white cotton sash.
Black Finger-less Gloves. Material: textile. Size: 2 1/2" W. x 10 1/2" L. Description: black lace; elbow length, finger-less; fan lace pattern woven around thumb and finger openings.
Pink and Cream Lace Dickey. Material: textile. Size: 14" W. x 19" L. Description: pink and cream lace chiffon - v-neckline - halter-style slips over head and around neckline - pink ruffled encircles collar..
Black Crepe Floor Length Dress. Material: textile and metal. Size: 27" W. x 50" L. Description: black crepe floor length gown with ivory collar and sleeve trim; long sleeved with 1/4" ivory trim showing at wrist; one pleat on each side of bodice for fullness over bustline; wide ivory pilgrim collar; straight skirt with two pleats at front hemline and one kick pleat at back hemline; attached black belt buckles at center front waistline; front bodice closure with snaps.
Material: textile, metal. (a) Dress. Size: 14" W. at bodice x 42" L. Description: black, beige double knit striped pattern (vertical stripes on bodice; diagonal stripes on skirt) - below knee hemline - long raglan sleeves - low V-neckline - wide sailor collar - front zipper closure at bodice center to 3 1/2" below waist. (b) Sash. Description: wide black double knit fastens around waist.