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1984-2012
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGThis white medical lab coat was worn by Dr. Ben Carson. The coat is single-breasted with full-length straight cut sleeves and a standard collar with a short notched lapel. The coat closes at the center front with five (5) opaque white round plastic…
1980s
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGA white floral lace dress with iridescent rhinestone details designed by Peter Davy. The dress has one sleeve at the proper left side, with the bodice fitted through the hip and waist. The diagonal waistline falls at the natural hip, with the proper right…
early to mid-20th century
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGA single white kid leather wrist length glove with cutwork. The glove is for a left hand, it has a V shaped opening that is sewn along the inside edge. An L shaped band of cutwork with cotton thread is along the outside of the glove. The glove is unlabeled.
1999-2007
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGA white leather jacket by Baby Phat. The jacket is a variation of a bomber jacket and has a round neckline with a self fabric leather collar. White quilted patent leather vinyl is machine sewn to the top of each shoulder. The text [baby phat] is machine…
1970s-1980s
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGA pair of white leather pumps. The topline of the pumps are finished with cream synthetic. The interior of the shoes is made of synthetic knit with the back interior made of synthetic suede. The shoes have cream vinyl insoles, the right shoe (b) has text…
2003
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGA white cotton long sleeve knit T shirt from Power 105.1. The shirt has a rounded neckline with a one inch wide rib knit collar. The front of the shirt reads [MARiTHÉ / FRANCOIS / GIRBAUD]. An illustration of a grey hat with the text [Jam Master Jay]…
1995
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOG4.1-.3 A white long-sleeve shirt covered with circular gathered puckers of fabric to create a three-dimensional effect, a pair of white faux leather pants, and an off-white faux leather bikini top worn by Janet Jackson in her and Michael Jackson's 1995…
2001
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGAldo Hat Corporation envelope found in cash box 2010.6.33.1 from Mae's Millinery Shop. It is a large white envelope with a self-adhesive addressee label. There are a number of papers inside but the envelope has not been opened.
20th century
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGA white necktie worn by Cab Calloway. The silk necktie is solidly white. The fabric is woven with diagonal patterned bands of cross hatching, diamonds, and circles. The back of the necktie features gold tone acetate tip lining on the thick and thin ends.
1910s
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGA white net dress and a matching vest with ribbon applique. The dress (a) has a round gathered neckline and is trimmed with two bands of white machine cotton lace. Three bands of lace trim alternate with three pairs of horizontal pin tucks across the front…
late 20th century
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGA white synthetic knit open front dress with gold sequins. The dress has a round neckline and short cap sleeves which are gathered at the top of each shoulder. Two bust darts about four inches long are sewn on the front of the dress which end at the empire…
mid-20th century
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGA pair of white painted pumps with pointed toes. The shoes are made of silk satin that is painted white. The inside of the shoes is lined with cream leather along the front half and suede along the black half. Text along the inner edge of the suede reads…
1980s-1990s
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGA white panel with a repeating face pattern by Moshood. The panel is made of one length of linen cotton blend. It has a four-inch-wide channel at the top of the panel. The text [MOSHOOD] is printed in red across the center top below the channel. Dashes of…
1950s
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGA white petticoat with embroidery and a blue ribbon. Two panels of white tulle are gathered and sewn to an elastic waistband. At the bottom of the tulle, is a 1.5” wide inserted panel of white gauze that alternates between rectangular buttonhole-style cut…
ca. 1970
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGA white plastic cap with a visor. Four pieces of imitation leather are machine stitched together to construct the body of the hat, one for the top of the crown, a band for the side of the crown, a piece for the hatband and one for the top of the visor. The…
1975
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGWhite platform boots from The Wiz costume ensemble worn by André De Shields in the original 1975 Broadway production. The boots are made from leather that is painted white. They have a rounded toe and close at the inner side of each ankle with a metal…
1960s
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGA pair of white pumps with faux buckle decoration. The square toe pumps are made of white leather and have a faux buckle decoration at the vamp. The buckle is made of stiffener covered in the same white leather used for the body of the shoe. The buckle has…
1977
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGThis white car racing jump suit was worn by Richard Pryor as the character Wendell Scott in the film Greased Lightning (1977). Single blue vertical stripe at sides. The jump suit has full-length sleeves and ankle-length legs with ribbed knitted cuffs on…
mid 20th century
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGSoiled white cotton apron with white satin trim and white cotton cord tie.
1941-1994
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGWhite sequined cardigan from Mae's Millinery Shop. The cardigan has three-quarter length sleeves and is open in the front with no closure method. The white iridescent sequins are machine sewn to a knitted white ground. The sweater is not lined and there…
1984
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGA white t-shirt and shorts set worn by decathlete Rafer Johnson in the Opening Ceremony of the 1984 summer Olympic Games in Los Angeles, officially known as the Games of the XXIII Olympiad. .1: The tank top style t-shirt is made from a cotton blend fabric…
2004-2013
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGA white collarless men's shirt with full-length sleeves worn by Verdine White, bassist for Earth, Wind & Fire. The shirt is made from a semi-sheer white cotton and has side vents reaching approximately eight (8) inches from the hem. The shirt has a…
1900s-1910s
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGA white striped cotton dress with lace. The dress has a round neckline and is made of white cotton with stripes made of cotton and silk patten weave creating elongated ovals. Cotton flower lace is sewn along the edge of the neckline. Lace is inset along…
1940s
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGA pair of white suede pumps (a,b) with bow shoe clips (c,d). The shoes are composed of three panels of white leather suede – one for the toe box, and two for the body of the shoe. At the toe box, is a shoe clip that consists of a white suede leather double…
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