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Item Title Type Subject Creator Publisher Date
744Child's Toy Car Burned in 1947 Fire
  • Object, Toy
  • Events, Fire
  • 1947
Description:
Metal charred relic found in the ruins of the Fire of 1947.
117White Leather Gloves Right (.01) and Left (.02)
  • Object, Clothing, Glove, Evening Glove
  • none
  • 1900 - 1940 c.
Description:
White gloves owned by Beatrix Farrand.
116Rhinestone Chocker Necklace
  • Object, Jewelry, Necklace, Choker
  • none
  • 1900 - 1940 c.
Description:
Choker style black ribbon necklace, embedded with rhinestones. Owned by Beatrix Farrand.
104White Porcelain Vase
  • Object, Furnishings, Vase, Flower Vase
  • none
  • 1900 - 1945 c
Description:
White porcelain with blue bands, trumpet shape. Originally owned by George B Dorr and purchased by Beatrix Farrand upon his death.
90Black and White Silk Scarf
  • Object, Clothing, Scarf
  • none
  • 1920 - 1940c
Description:
Black and white silk scarf, pattern resembles geometric ladder design with gold.
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.
156"Game of Cities" Card Game
  • Object, Game, Card Game
  • none
  • E.E. Fairchild Corporation
  • 1940 c
Description:
Card game created by the E.E. Fairchild Corporation in Rochester, New York. Called "Game of Cities" and includes cards with different cities on them.
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.