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913Men's Summer Formal Pants
  • Object, Clothing, Pants
  • 1940 s
Description:
Summer white formal black silk and linen blend pants with a black satin stripe and button fly.
724Party Dress
  • Object, Clothing, Dress
  • 1940 s
Description:
Aqua taffeta bodice with black Chantilly lace skirt and matching bolero jacket.
1049Imperial Glass Toothpick Holder
  • Object, Toothpick Holder
  • Imperial Glass
  • 1920 - 1940 c
Description:
Amber iridescent toothpick holder with octagon star burst pattern. Made by Imperial Glass Company with the small "IG" maker's mark on bottom.
1043Morton's Ivory Salt Container
  • Object, Food Storage Box, Salt Box
  • Morton Salt Company
  • 1940 c
Description:
Red Morton's Salt container with elephant logo. Text reads: "Morton's Ivory Salt Always Flows Freely Morton Salt Company".
731Evening Dress
  • Object, Clothing, Dress, Evening Gown
  • Best & Co. Fifth Ave. New York
  • 1940 s
Description:
Beige crepe evening gown with large beaded mercury beads. "Best & Co. Fifth Ave. New York" label inside.
723Party Dress
  • Object, Clothing, Dress
  • 1940 s
Description:
Black taffeta strapless gown with oyster satin bands with lace overlays.
725Dinner Dress
  • Object, Clothing, Dress
  • 1948 - 1949
Description:
Grey crepe rayon dinner dress and matching belt, commercially made.
733Party Dress
  • Object, Clothing, Dress
  • 1940 s
Description:
Red rayon velvet dress with front swag and bustle effect with buttons on the back neckline.
730Evening Gown
  • Object, Clothing, Dress, Evening Gown
  • 1940 s
Description:
Rose pink crepe evening gown with glass beaded waist bands and shoulder pads.
810Party Dress
  • Object, Clothing, Dress
  • 1940 s
Description:
Raspberry taffeta party dress with a gathered skirt and corded peplum rouleau cording on neckline.
736Party Dress
  • Object, Clothing, Dress
  • 1940 s
Description:
Raspberry taffeta party gown with black lace and an off-the-shoulder Bertha neckline.
734Party Dress
  • Object, Clothing, Dress
  • 1940 s
Description:
Cream print gauze and taffeta with pink roses. Party dress with smock neckline and long sleeves.
811House Dress
  • Object, Clothing, Dress, House Dress
  • 1939 - 1945
Description:
Cotton shantung dress with a zip front dress and tropical print with a matching sash.
1035Men's Coat
  • Object, Clothing, Overcoat, Chesterfield
  • 1946 - 1948 c
Description:
Camel hair Chesterfield coat with a tab that reads: "Mount Rock Coat Exclusive" and an International Lady's Garment Worker's Union label.
1033Three Piece Suit
  • Object, Clothing, Suit
  • AM Shire Tailor, BH Maine
  • English Tailoring Co. Baltimore Maryland
  • 1947-09-08
Description:
Three piece midnight blue suit including a three button front suit jacket, non-pleated pants, and a vest. Used as a wedding suit by Elliot "Squeak" Sawyer in his wedding to Dolores "Dimp" Sawyer in November 2, 1947. Labels read: "Tailered to Measure English Tailoring Co. Baltimore Maryland" and "E. Sawyer Sep. 8 1947"
1029Formal Pants
  • Object, Clothing, Pants
  • 1940 s
Description:
Black formal wool pants with a satin ribbon down the side.
1026Formal Morning Suit
  • Object, Clothing, Suit
  • Jordan Marsh Co.
  • 1940-05-10
Description:
Four piece ensemble including a charcoal morning jacket, a wool vest, grey striped trousers, and a grey striped tie. Label reads: "Reg # 22752 Jordan Marsh Co." and "Size 40 May 10 1940". Worn by Benjamin Hadley.
726Wedding Dress
  • Object, Wedding Dress
  • 1949-03-26
Description:
White rayon satin dress with train. Worn by Barbara Louise Shaw Caruso in her wedding to Thomas J. Caruso.
727Wedding Dress
  • Object, Wedding Dress
  • 1943-08-22
Description:
Peau De Soie satin dress with pleated knit neckline and train scrapes and veil. Worn by Dorothy Frances Brewer Erikson in her wedding to Gordon I. Erickson in 1943.
728Wedding Dress
  • Object, Wedding Dress
  • 1946-09-27
Description:
Moire taffeta dress with tiny button front and train. Used by Corinne Gonya Graham in her wedding to William Frost Graham Jr. in 1946.
857Girl Scout Uniform
  • Object, Clothing, Uniform, Organizational Uniform
  • 1930 s - 1940 s
Description:
Green cotton denim dress with an assortment of badges, a zip front, pockets and "GS" embroidered on collar. Belonged to Esther "Testa" Hodgkin Collier.
1008Tin Match Holder
  • Object, Furnishings, Holder, Match Holder
  • 1940 c
Description:
Red rectangular match holder meant to be attached to a wall.