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  1. Beaded and Woven Bracelets, 1944 - Bracelet

    Beaded and Woven Bracelets, 1944. Six bracelets, two of which are made out of tiny plastic beads tied with cream-colored strings, which are tied around brown woven natural fiber. One of the beaded bracelets has two yellow beads among the majority of white ones, the other has three yellow beads and four blue beads among the majority of white ones. The other four bracelets are made out of brown woven natural fiber. The largest on is 3.5'' x 3.5'' x...

    Record Type: Object

    Seven Philippine Bracelets, c. 1942-1946
  2. Betmar Sunhat, c. 1940s-1960s - Hat, Sun

    Betmar Sunhat, c. 1940s-1960s. White colored wide brimmed hat is comprised of a woven straw-like material that has a slight sheen. Crown has straight sides and a rounded top that is slightly creased. A white satin ribbon forms a band around crown at brim and ends in a large bow at the proper right side of hat. Hat is completely woven with the brim turned up at edge and sewn flat, forming a hemmed edge. "Betmar" label is sewn to interior.

    Record Type: Object

    Betmar Sunhat, c. 1940s-1960s
  3. Black Beaded Purse - Purse

    Black Beaded Purse, c. 1960s. Small oblong purse with clamshell closure and wrist strap. Exterior of purse is made of a black woven fabric, completely covered with sewn-on black beads. The beads form a scroll pattern all over the exterior, in a combination of round beads and hexagonal tube beads. The strap is also beaded, with round beads on one side and twisted strands of both kinds of beads on the other. Strap is attached with silver-colored tr...

    Record Type: Object

    Purse
  4. Coin Purse, c. 1840-1860 - Purse, Change

    Coin Purse, c. 1840-1860. Mother of pearl coin purse with a metal work design on the front, red leather on the outside edges, and red silk interior partitions. There is a metal latch on the top front for easy open and close and more red leather on the bottom to act as a type of hinge for when purse is open. The leather that can be seen is discolored and fraying from age and use.

    Record Type: Object

    Coin Purse, c. 1840-1860
  5. Doll bag, c. 1937 - Accessory, Doll

    Doll bag, c. 1937. Small bag made of maroon fabric with alternating vertical stripes of white dots and blue and white flowers with leaves. Bag is hemmed at the top with light-colored thread and has a handle made of the same fabric.

    Record Type: Object

    Doll bag, c. 1937
  6. Doll Pillowcase, c. 1937 - Accessory, Doll

    Doll Pillowcase, c. 1937. Ivory linen fabric with 3/8 " crochet lace design on open edge, straight stitched as a pocket with sleeve cuff hem.

    Record Type: Object

    Doll Pillowcase, c. 1937
  7. Fur Collar, c. 1900-1935 - Collar

    Fur Collar, c. 1900-1935. Long, slim collar made of a single piece of soft, dense brown fur (likely from the weasel or marten family; possibly fox), with a stripe of darker brown running down the center. One end is triangular, with shorter fur, likely from the head of the animal, while the other end is squared off. Underside is lined with black felted wool. Collar was used by adding to a plain wool coat.

    Record Type: Object

    Fur Collar, c. 1900-1935
  8. Fur Collar, c. 1900-1935 - Collar

    Fur Collar, c. 1900-1935. Long, slim collar made of a single piece of soft, dense brown fur (likely from the weasel or marten family; possibly fox), with a stripe of darker brown running down the center. One end is triangular, with shorter fur, likely from the head of the animal, while the other end is squared off. Underside is lined with black felted wool. Collar was used by adding to a plain wool coat.

    Record Type: Object

    Fur Collar, c. 1900-1935
  9. Fur Cuff, c. 1900-1935 - Cuff

    Fur Cuff, c. 1900-1935. Rectangular cuff made of a single piece of soft, dense brown fur (likely from the weasel or marten family; possibly fox), with a stripe of darker brown running down the center. Underside is lined with black felted wool. Cuff was used by adding to a plain wool coat.

    Record Type: Object

    Fur Cuff, c. 1900-1935
  10. Fur Cuff, c. 1900-1935 - Cuff

    Fur Cuff, c. 1900-1935. Rectangular cuff made of a single piece of soft, dense brown fur (likely from the weasel or marten family; possibly fox), with a stripe of darker brown running down the center. Underside is lined with black felted wool. Cuff was used by adding to a plain wool coat.

    Record Type: Object

    Fur Cuff, c. 1900-1935
  11. Gold Beaded Purse - Purse

    Gold Beaded Purse, c. 1960s. Small purse with clamshell closure and wrist strap. Exterior of purse is made of a pale yellow woven fabric, completely covered with sewn-on translucent gold beads. On the front the beads are arranged in organic diagonal stripes, alternating between rows of tube-shaped and round beads. The rest of the beaded surface is just rows of round beads. Gold-colored hardware. Clasp is in an irregular shell-like shape with rhin...

    Record Type: Object

    Purse
  12. Holbrook-Palmer Handkerchief, c. 1926-1958 - Handkerchief

    Holbrook-Palmer Handkerchief, c. 1926-1958. Holbrook-Palmer Collection. Beige-colored linen handkerchief. Beige satin stitched edges. Embroidered floral design in corner in the shape of a flower with stems and vines. Corner with embroidered floral design has scalloped edging.

    Record Type: Object

    Holbrook-Palmer Handkerchief, c. 1926-1958
  13. Holbrook-Palmer Handkerchief, c. 1926-1958 - Handkerchief

    Holbrook-Palmer Handkerchief, c. 1926-1958. Holbrook-Palmer Collection. Square beige-colored linen handkerchief with light gold-colored hemstitch edge. Geometric light gold-colored and brown-colored satin-stitched patterns in corner. Embroidered corner has initials "OPH" in rectangular geometric design.

    Record Type: Object

    Holbrook-Palmer Handkerchief, c. 1926-1958
  14. Holbrook-Palmer Handkerchief, c. 1926-1958 - Handkerchief

    Holbrook-Palmer Handkerchief, c. 1926-1958. Holbrook-Palmer Collection. Square beige-colored linen handkerchief with cream-colored hemstitch edge. Openwork inside edges of napkin create design. Cream-colored satin stitched shield with initials topped by crown in corner. Initials read "OPH" .

    Record Type: Object

    Holbrook-Palmer Handkerchief, c. 1926-1958
  15. Holbrook-Palmer Handkerchief, c. 1926-1958 - Handkerchief

    Holbrook-Palmer Handkerchief, c. 1926-1958. Holbrook-Palmer Collection. Square beige-colored linen handkerchief with cream-colored hemstitch edge. Openwork inside edges of napkin create design. Cream-colored satin stitched shield with initials topped by crown in corner. Initials read "OPH" .

    Record Type: Object

    Holbrook-Palmer Handkerchief, c. 1926-1958
  16. Holbrook-Palmer Handkerchief, c. 1926-1958 - Handkerchief

    Holbrook-Palmer Handkerchief, c. 1926-1958. Holbrook-Palmer Collection. Square beige-colored linen handkerchief with light gold-colored hemstitch edge. Geometric light gold-colored and brown-colored satin-stitched patterns in corner. Embroidered corner has initials "OPH" in rectangular geometric design.

    Record Type: Object

    Holbrook-Palmer Handkerchief, c. 1926-1958
  17. Holbrook-Palmer Handkerchief, c. 1926-1958 - Handkerchief

    Holbrook-Palmer Handkerchief, c. 1926-1958. Holbrook-Palmer Collection. Square white-colored linen handkerchief. Scalloped edging have satin-stitched hem. Embroidered corner has cream-colored satin stitched floral design with initials "OHP".

    Record Type: Object

    Holbrook-Palmer Handkerchief, c. 1926-1958
  18. Holbrook-Palmer Handkerchief, c. 1926-1958 - Handkerchief

    Holbrook-Palmer Handkerchief, c. 1926-1958. Holbrook-Palmer Collection. Square white-colored linen handkerchief. Scalloped edging have satin-stitched hem. Embroidered corner has cream-colored satin stitched floral design with initials "OHP".

    Record Type: Object

    Holbrook-Palmer Handkerchief, c. 1926-1958
  19. I. Magnin & Co. Brimless Cloche or Pill Box Hat, c. 1920s-1930s - Hat, Pillbox

    I. Magnin & Co. Brimless Cloche, c. 1920s-1930s. Red felt brimless cloche or pillbox hat is dome-shaped with a 1 1/2" wide pink ribbed ribbon at base that is tied into a bow on one side. A similar pink ribbon is sewn on interior edge. There is a white makers mark stamped into underside of crown and a blue I. Magnin label at interior edge.

    Record Type: Object

    I. Magnin & Co. Brimless Cloche or Pill Box Hat, c. 1920s-1930s
  20. I. Magnin & Co. Wide-brim Hat, c. 1940s-1960s - Hat

    I. Magnin & Co. Wide-brimmed Hat, c. 1940s-1960s. White sunhat (?) is comprised of a linen-weave polyester. Round crown is flat on top with straight 4" sides. Brim comes out at an angle from crown and has two layers of fabric that have been stitched in concentric circles to keep firm. A 2" white ribbon forms a band just above brim ending in an upside-down V-shape at front of hat. A taupe or light brown-colored ribbon is sewn to interior wher...

    Record Type: Object

    I. Magnin & Co. Wide-brim Hat, c. 1940s-1960s
  21. Japanese Folding Fan and Case - Fan, Hand

    Japanese Folding Fan and Case. The Japanese folding fan is made from paper and bamboo. This folding fan has a gold and silver leaf. The Japanese folding fan is accompanied by a silk brocade case which has a gold print. The case also has an opening at one end. The opening can be closed by a connected piece of the case's material and secured by a black binding and a small piece of bone.

    Record Type: Object

    Japanese Fan
  22. Japanese Folding Fan and Case - Fan, Hand

    Japanese Folding Fan and Case. The Japanese folding fan is made from paper and bamboo. This folding fan has a gold and silver leaf. The Japanese folding fan is accompanied by a silk brocade case which has a gold print. The case also has an opening at one end. The opening can be closed by a connected piece of the case's material and secured by a black binding and a small piece of bone.

    Record Type: Object

    Fan Case
  23. Philippine Charm Bracelet, 1944. - Bracelet, Charm

    Charm Bracelet, 1944, dark metal,very thin chain with six charms attached to it and two loose parts. The charms are approximately 0.5'' each, and they are shaped like: a fish with a head, three sets of scales and a tail attached together with tiny metal links; an abacus; an oriental style bird house; a siting Buddha; a candlestick rotary phone; a bag embossed with what seems to be a fish symbol on both sides (upside down heart with a triangle on ...

    Record Type: Object

    Philippine Charm Bracelet, c. 1942-1946
  24. Portuguese Holy Ghost Festa Costume Tiara - Tiara

    Portuguese Holy Ghost Festa Costume Tiara. The tiara is metal (possibly brass) with rhinestones throughout.

    Record Type: Object

    Portuguese Holy Ghost Festa Costume Tiara
  25. Purse for Minho Costume, 2005 - Purse

    Purse for Minho Costume, 2005. Called an Algibeira, this separate pocket is worn with the Minho costume to hold personal items. Red and black purse, heavily covered in embroidery and beading. Purse is shaped almost like a leaf, flat at the top, with sides that curve in, then out, then back together to a bottom point. Sides are decorated with small loops of white beads; front of purse has a paisley pattern of white beads and red, yellow, green, a...

    Record Type: Object

    Purse for Minho Costume, 2005

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