Black Elbow Length Gloves. (a, b) Material: textile, metal. Size: 4" W. x 22 1/4" L. Description: black synthetic fabric, elbow length, three vertical seams on back of hand area, closure at inside wrist with three fabric covered snaps in a 4 1/4" L. placket; stamped in silver inside right glove: "Niagara-Maid, FOUR 0 8."

Tan Silk Elbow Length Gloves. Material: textile, metal. Size: 4 3/4" W. x 22 3/4" L. Description: (a) and (b) tan fabric; elbow length; three vertical decorative fitting seams on back of hand area; tan floral sprigs embroidered on arm area; tan overall embroidered design of dots and tan embroidered fleur-de-lis border encircles top opening; closure at inside wrist with two tan covered snaps in a 4 1/2" L. placket; silver stamp inside left glove: "Kayser, 72, PAT'D JUN.28.98."

White Kid Leather Gloves. (a,b) Material: leather, metal, shell. Size: 2 1/2" W. x 9 1/2" L. Description: white kid leather with three vertical decorative seams on glove back; 4 1/2" L. wrist placket with four 3/8" diameter pearl buttons; top stitching around each finger and thumb seam; stamped on inside left glove: "24"; stamped inside right glove: "6 3/4" and "24".

Barber Customer Apron. Material: textile. Size: 24 1/2" W. x 46 1/2" L. Description: green cotton rectangular cover with white top stitching; a "U" shape cut out at one end for wearer's neck. The Barber Shop memories by Patricia Luther Dunn in archives.

Material: textile. Size: 29" W. x 59" L. Description: natural wool yarn - beige cotton floss crocheted stitching - 5" L. fringe on the ends.

Black Wool Crocheted Shawl. Material: textile. Size: 56" square. Description: black wool, crocheted, 9" W. loosely crocheted border.

Material: textile, metal. Size: 18" W. across bodice x 37 1/2" L. Description: white nylon - white net overdress patterned with white and silver circles - shift style - below the knee hemline finished with a 2" W. band of white nylon fabric - sleeveless - high neckline - center bodice yoke trimmed with vertical row of four small fabric covered buttons above a flat white bow - back closure with a 20" L. zipper and two hooks and eyes.

Material: textile, metal. Size: 18 1/2" W. across bodice x 39 1/2" L. x 23 1/4" L. sleeves. Description: blue nylon dress - blue, lace net patterned, sleeveless attached overdress - high collar neckline - long set-in sleeves cuffed in blue satin, close with two snaps and trimmed with a blue satin covered button - back closure with a 22" L. zipper and two hooks and eyes - straight skirt belted with a blue satin sash tied in a front bow at waistline.

Black Boucle Dress. Material: textile and metal. Size: 19" W. across bodice x 44" L. Description: black boucle appearing fabric (black threads and very narrow black grosgrain ribbon loosely looped and woven together effecting a nubby texture) - black taffeta lining secured to dress fabric with narrow rows of multiple stitching - straight skirt - below the knee hemline - scooped front neckline and V-shaped back neckline - short raglan sleeves - form fitting bodice with two self-fabric bows atta ... more

Material: textile, metal. Size: 14" W. (waistline) x 41 1/2" L. Description: navy blue polyester - bell-bottom style - back closure with a 7 3/4" L. zipper - inside label: "Kolortron By Koret Of California".

Gold Trimmed Ecru Cotton Shawl. Material: textile and metal. Size: 22 1/2" W. x 78" L. Description: ecru cotton net with gold tone metal rectangles attached to the net in a diamond pattern; rolled hem.

White Starched Linen Van Heusen. Material: textile. Size: 4" W. x 17 1/2" L. Description: white starched linen - ends taper to a point - one buttonhole at each tab end and center back - black stamped inside label: "Van Heusen, Patents Jan 22, 1918, July 5, 1921, Phillips-Jones Corp., Makers, U.S.A., Van Kane, No Starch, Iron Flat While Damp, 16".

Material: textile, plastic. Size: 19" W. across bodice x 36 1/2" L. Description: ivory nylon sleeveless shift - knee-length hemline - front scoop neckline - back V-neckline - 2 3/4" W. ivory lace horizontal bands overlay and encircle entire dress - knee-length hemline - back closure with 16 " L. white plastic zipper.

Material: textile. Size: 15" W. x 13 1/2" L. x 7 1/2" W. brim. Description: faded blue and white checked cotton - double layered brim trimmed with two rows of zigzag stitching - ruching encircles face area - crown gathered to brim and at neckline - drawstring ties inside for size adjustment - protective neck ruffle extends in back - one tie on each side (approximately 10" L.).

Herter's Jacket. Material: textile, plastic, metal. Size: 22" W. x 24 3/4" L. Description: navy blue polyester/cotton knit; two white stripes extend down outside of long raglan sleeves that end in a ribbed cuff; 5 1/2" W. ribbed collar; 3 1/4" W. ribbed waistband; front closure with a white plastic zipper with metal ends; one diagonal pocket on each side of front close with a 6" L. white zipper; inside neck label: "Herter's". Set with pants: Running Suit, #20.85.7-8

Herter's Pants. Material: textile, plastic, metal. Size: 14" W. x 28" L. inseam. Description: navy blue polyester/cotton knit; two white stripes and two blue stripes extend down outside of leg; 7" L. white zipper with metal ends at ankle; elasticized waistline; one right side pocket; labeled inside back: "Kings Road, Small Machine Wash, Warm Tumble Dry, Sears Men's Store" and "S (30-32), 80% Kodel Polyester, 20% Cotton; For Care See Reverse" and washing instructions on back. Set with jacket: R ... more

Women's Swimming Suit. Material: textile and plastic. Size: 17" W. x 25" L. Description: red and white checked small plaid pattern taffeta; white nylon knit lining; one-piece swimming garment; front bodice: sweetheart neckline with narrow red piping and 1" W. ruffle; lined with white cotton bra cups under white nylon acetate lining; narrow halter strap attaches with one transparent button on each side of upper bodice and extends around neck area; back scoop neckline; shirred elasticized fabric ... more

Women's Swimming Suit. Material: textile, metal and plastic. Size: 16 1/2" W. across bodice x 25" L. Description: white and yellow nylon acetate knit one-piece swimming garment; white with yellow polka dotted blousy bodice; 2" W. ruffle below elasticized waistline; scoop neckline front and back; sleeveless with narrow shoulder straps; closure at both shoulder straps with one white button and buttonhole (one button missing); white cotton padded bra liner with inside white metal clasp hook and e ... more

Women's Swimming Suit. Material: textile and shell. Size: 23 1/2" W. across hemline x 37" L. Description: navy blue wool knit; scoop neck; sleeveless; closure with two blue buttons at left shoulder (one button missing); hip length tunic over attached shorts; inside back designer label: "Water Sprite"; Size 48".

Men's Swimming Suit. Material: textile and shell. Size: 18" W. across hem x 33" L. Description: black wool knit; hip length tunic style over attached shorts; green knit cap sleeves; closure at both shoulders with three black buttons and buttonholes; beige and black horizontal stripes at lower edge of overskirt; designer label inside back neckline: "A Genuine J.E. Watte Co. Garment 'Right in the Swim', Chicago".

Women's Swimming Suit. Material: textile, plastic and metal. Size: 18" W. at bottom x 22 1/2" L. Description: white background with small blue geometric pattern throughout trimmed with navy blue grosgrain; one-piece swimming garment; V-neckline and shoulder straps edged with navy blue - upper bodice edged with navy blue; sleeveless; back closure with long zipper, hook and eye; straps button to back garment with one transparent plastic button on each side; bodice lined with white cotton bra cup ... more

Ivory Net over Cotton Dress. Material: textile, metal. (a) Waist. Size: 13 1/2" W. x 18" L. x 24" L. sleeves. Description: ivory cotton net, long-sleeved - fully lined - designed with pin tucks and gathered net trim - back closure with 14 hooks & eyes - 6 pin tucks on either side of closure - 2" ruffled at waist - 30 pin tucks on 'V' shaped yoke; 4 rows of gathered net trim in a 'V' shape on bodice; bodice is gathered into waistband & puffy at the center; set-in sleeves have 16 rows of pin tu ... more

Green Plaid Taffeta Dress of Lucy Cummings. Material: textile, bone and metal. Size: 16" W. under arms x 51 1/2" L. down back x 17 1/2" L. sleeves. Description: green accented with red, blue, white and black taffeta floor length dress; rounded collarless neckline; set-in leg-o-mutton 3/4 sleeves - trimmed with black taffeta & green chenille sewn into shoulder seam; back closure has 15 hooks & eyes; bodice has 5 darts with stays in back; bodice is lined with tan cotton; condition - waist seam i ... more

Chicago and Northwestern Railroad. C & NW Railroad Winter Vest for Railroad Conductor's Uniform. Material: textile, metal. Size: 44" W, x 19 1/2" L. Description: black, wool serge front with 6 silver-tone, shanked metal buttons with stamped: "C&NW" in raised letters - 4 pockets, 2 on each side - black rayon-type material for back - tan cotton lining.

Amelia E. (Sommers) Miller Coat. Material: textile, fur. Size: 44" W. at hemline x 39 3/4" L. Description: black, velvet plush with four triangular brown fur fasteners, wide exaggerated leg-o-mutton sleeves with turned up cuffs; brown fabric lining; one fastener on one side is missing.