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1950-1967
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGA flat crown hat with a wide brim made from woven, cream-colored synthetic raffia. A hatband and bow made from a cream-colored Petersham ribbon is stitched to along the outer circumference of the crown. The bow is adhered to the proper right of the hat and…
2000-2017
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGCream, red, green, and orange dashiki pants worn by Dr. Baba Chuck Davis. The pants are constructed from a cream, floral brocade, heavily decorated with red, green, and orange embroidery at the calves and pant cuffs. The pants are drawstring and have side…
2000-2017
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGA cream, red, green, and orange dashiki robe worn by Dr. Baba Chuck Davis. The robe is constructed from a cream, floral brocade, heavily decorated with red, green, white, and orange embroidery on the front and back. The robe is a large rectangle of fabric…
2000-2017
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGA cream, red, green, and orange dashiki tunic worn by Dr. Baba Chuck Davis. The tunic is constructed from a cream, floral brocade, heavily decorated with red, green, and orange embroidery at the neckline, shoulders pockets, waist pockets, and cuffs. The…
1941-1994
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGA cream satin collar with rounded edges. Floral vines are embroidered in faux pearl beads on the facing side. Beads also trim the edges. The collar closes at the center front neck with one (1) metal hook-and-eye. A fabric label at the center back verso…
mid 20th century
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGPair of cream satin heels worn by Ophelia DeVore. The shoes are made from cream synthetic satin fabric that cover the top of the foot and has a peep toe. A large rosette made from the cream satin is sewn on the top. The shoes are open in back and the heels…
ca. 1950
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGA cream wedding dress with grommet embellishments and a train in the back. The dress features a rounded, wide neckline with a rounded collar, made from two panels of cream-colored acetate – one for the front and one for the back, sewn together at the…
1941-1994
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGCream saucer hat designed by Betmar made from synthetic straw and trimmed with wide cream grosgrain ribbon that has two short tails at the center back. The hat is shaped with wire along the interior hat band of cream grosgrain ribbon. The wire is edged…
late 1950s-1960s
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGA cream sequin and beaded top. The exterior of the top is made of knitted wool. It is sleeveless and has a scoop neckline. Plastic sequins are hand stitched to the knit wool and glass cylindrical beads are stitched in scalloped horizontal rows ending at…
1980s
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGA cream silk dress with bronze metallic embroidery and a front overskirt. The front bust is made from one panel of fabric and features a standing band collar. A pleated panel of fabric covers the bust; it starts in the proper left shoulder and is set into…
1950s
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGA cream silk dress with pintucks. The dress is made of silk shantung, it has a boat neckline with a one-and-a-half-inch wide band sewn along the edge of the neckline. The band ends in a decorative curve on each side of the center front opening. Pintucks…
1960s
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGA cream silk dupioni dress and a jacket with embellishments. The dress (a) is full length and sleeveless. It has a boat neckline with a bust dart and a side front seam on each side. A five-inch embellished panel is sewn under the bustline and ends at the…
late 19th-early 20th century
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGCream silk parasol with a decorative ivory handle. The handle contains a monogrammed "WW" towards the bottom with a cluster of rosettes directly above it. The cylindrical ivory shaft consists of four pieces. The main handle, which is carved at the base,…
ca. 1912
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGLarge square cream silk shawl edged with an intricate fringe & tassels. There is intricate twining floral embroidery throughout in matching cream colored thread. The fringe is knotted is an intricate pattern, creating long tassels. There is a double row of…
ca.1850
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGA cream silk skirt with floral embroidery and scalloped tiers. The skirt has a one and a quarter inch wide waistband which is machine sewn to the top of the shirt. The skirt is gathered below the waistband. It has three self-fabric tiers with floral…
ca. 1965
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGA cream sleeveless dress and jacket designed by Zelda Wynn. The sheath dress (a) is made of silk satin it has a V neckline with a diagonal bust dart on each side. Three vertical shaping darts are sewn below each bust dart which extend to the hips. The hem…
1941-1994
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGCream sun hat attributed to Mae Reeves with a flat-topped round low crown formed of buckram and faced with cream rayon. The ovular brim is larger in the front than in the back. The brim is formed of buckram. Cream satin and gauze wide-petaled flowers are…
1980s-1990s
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGA cream synthetic straw hat with a hat band and bow?. The hat is made of synthetic woven straw blocked to shape. A hat band made of cream synthetic petersham ribbon is glued to the bottom of the crown. A bow made of cream synthetic petersham ribbon is…
1980s-1990s
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGA cream tunic shirt with rhinestones and a belt. The tunic is made of synthetic and has a round neckline which is edged with trim made of two rows of plastic rhinestones and white plastic settings. A seam is sewn to the top of each shoulder which continues…
1941-1994
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGCream felt turban style hat designed by Mae Reeves. The hat (a) is made of formed felt with a round crown and sides that give the appearance of draped fabric. A gold colored asymmetrical metal pin (b) is attached to the center front of the hat. There is an…
ca.1980
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGA cream tweed pillbox hat with pearl beads. The hat is made of a synthetic blended white novelty twill weave. The exterior structure of the hat is made of two pieces of fabric, one for the top of the crown and one for the sides. The top of crown and side…
mid 20th-late 20th century
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGCream wool cape designed by Arthur McGee. The cape falls below the knee and sloping shoulders with slits for the arms. It closes at the center front with ten (1) round mottled brown and cream plastic buttons. The buttonholes are hidden, being placed in the…
1960s
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGA cream-colored single-breasted wool coat by Saks Fifth Avenue. The coat features a Peter Pan collar made from one panel of burgundy cotton velveteen faced with two panels of cream-colored wool. A large metal snap is located directly under the collar. The…
ca. 1980
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGA cream wool felt top hat with cream silk ribbon trim. The crown of the hat is flat and slightly indented at the center. A white silk grosgrain ribbon hat band encircles the base of the crown. It is attached with hand stitches and has a decorative bow on…
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