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.

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.

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.

Material: textile and metal. Size: 19" W. upper bodice x 41 3/4" L. Description: black fabric - dropped waistline - black lace collar designed with a front center point - black ribbon flowers on each shoulder - short, set-in sleeves trimmed with black lace - left center waistline trimmed with a black flower and two rows of black ruched ribbon - left side closure of 3 snaps & 2 hooks & eyes - black lace skirt - black silk underskirt - underskirt is faded, ribbon at waist needs repair.

Pinafore Apron or Robe. Material: textile. Size: 14" W. across back yoke x 45" L. Description: white heavy cotton sleeveless garment with a scoop neckline; armholes and neckline trimmed with 3/4" W. white eyelet; shoulder buttonholes for ties; white satin-stitched initial "M" embroidered on front yoke; body of gown is gathered into the yoke.

Material: testile, metal. Size: 15 1/2" W. at waist x 39 1/2" L. Description: white cotton with a ribbed white on white weave forming a windowpane pattern - floor length - 3" W. inner waistband lining with 9 stays - closure on left side with 3 snaps on the overskirt and 3 hooks and eyes on the inner waistband - 2 pockets placed diagonally on each side with a 2 1/4" W. tab trimmed with a 1" diameter button.

Material: textile, metal. (a) Dress. Size: 16" W. across shoulders x 47 1/2" L. x 8" L. sleeves. Description: blue rayon - mid calf length hemline - V-neckline - set-in short sleeves gathered and padded at shoulder - bodice front gathered at shoulder on each side to provide fullness over bustline - ecru lily pattern lace overlay on left bodice - left side closure with a 10 1/2" L. zipper - skirt is designed with a shorter, asymmetrical wrap-around overdrape. (b) Sash. Size: 1 5/8" W. x 54 ... more

Pink/Green/Yellow Floral Pint Sleeveless Shift. Material: textile, plastic. Size: 19" W. across bodice x 39" L. Description: white cotton print with pink/green/yellow floral pattern sleeveless shift, mid-calf hemline, wide round neckline; back closure with a 19 1/2" L. white plastic zipper; two 1" diameter pink buttons in side seams just below hipline, pink front triangular insert panel from waistline to hemline; dress is in an unfinished altered state.

Green and White Checked Shift. Material: textile, metal. Size: 15 1/2" W. across bodice x 38" L. X 7 3/4" L. sleeves. Description: green and white cotton gingham check print shift, mid calf length hemline, round neckline with 1 3/8" W. stand up collar, set-in short sleeves, front closure with an 18" L. white metal zipper and one snap at the top, vertical stamped design of green leaves and stems runs from shoulder to hemline on each side of front, pink and green rosebuds appliqued at several p ... more