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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.
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.