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Date/Period: c. 1938–1942; Based on the defined waist and full skirt. Maker: Josephine Hopper Materials: Printed Cotton (Voile or Broadcloth); Plain Cotton (for contrasting trim). Techniques: Machine-sewn; Simple Gathering/Pleating Style/Era: Late 1930s–Early...
Maker: Josephine Nivison Hopper Place of Manufacture: U.S.A. Date/Period: Late 1920's Materials: Silk Chiffon or fine Rayon; Self-covered Buttons Techniques:Machine-sewn and hand-sewn Bias-cut skirt sections. Style/Era: Summer or Resort Wear Description: This...
Maker: Garment made or significantly altered by Josephine Hopper Date/Period: c. 1935–1945 Materials: Silk or Rayon, Brass Buttons Techniques: Hand-stitched and machine-sewn. Style/Era: 1930s–1940s American Casualwear; Middy/Sailor Style Condition: Fair to Good;...
Material: Primary: Silk Satin or Silk Velvet (highly reflective, shiny surface) with a lighly embroidered pattern Color/Pattern: Solid Burgundy/Dark Brown Style: Winter Bonnet (Caul style). Constructed with a soft crown (caul) designed to fit snugly around the head....
Culture/Origin: French (Paris) Maker/RetailerLes Grands Magasins du Louvre Costumes Date: c. 1890 – 1892 MaterialSilk Ribbed or Faille Fabric; Silk Lining; Cotton Tape/Ribbon; Metal Hook-and-Eye Closures. Technique: Hand-stitched throughout with some possible...
Culture/Origin: Most likely local to Outer Cape Maker/Retailer: Local dressmaker or home-made Date: c 1895-1899 Material: Wool or wool/silk (main fabric), silk lining, Stiffening material. A two-piece day dress in a lavender/faded blue-purple wool-based fabric. The...
From the Edwina Wright estate Era: Post-War Glamour, c. 1947–1953. This period specialized in creating dramatic texture on small, structured hats. Style:Feathered Open-Crown Toque or Halo Hat. Brimless Toque with an Open Crown. The circular body of the hat clings to...
Material Base: Buckram or felt; Covering: Black velvet, satin, or polished felt; Veil: Black silk tulle or netting, possibly with chenille dots (dotted veil). Color/Pattern Solid Black. The veil is black netting. Style: Small, symmetrical, close-fitting cap style...
From the estate of Edwina Wright Material Primary: Densely layered natural plumes (possibly pheasant) Base: Minimal buckram or wire frame; Lining: Grosgrain ribbon or silk. Style Headdress or a highly stylized Turban/Toque band. The construction is a deep band of...
Designer/Maker: Milgrim (House of Milgrim, established by Sally Milgrim) Date: Circa 1940s–1950s (Mid-20th Century) Culture: American Material: Wool felt (likely doeskin felt); natural feathers (pheasant/game bird plume); internal grosgrain ribbon; likely wire...