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  1. 1931 Sequoia High School School Cap - Beanie

    1931 Sequoia High School cap belonging to Ruth Barrett. Cap is made of wool felt. The outside is purple and the inside is off-white in color. Top has a small off-white diamond shape with the purple center where 5 vertical seams meet. Interior is exact opposite. Cap or beanie is comprised of six triangles with points meeting at top center and flat edge on bottom above 2 1/4" rim that is stitched to form horizontal ribbing.

    Record Type: Object

    1931 Sequoia High School Cap
  2. Apron for Portuguese Minho Costume, 2005 - Apron

    Apron for Portuguese Minho Costume, 2005. Red floral shirred apron, tied at waist. Floral pattern covers entire front of apron and is made of thick yarn embroidery in pink, yellow, green, and white, with additional pink and white striped embroidery at the bottom hem. Inside is apparently unlined.

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    Apron for Portuguese Minho Costume
  3. Baby Dress, c. 1940s - Dress

    Baby Dress, c. 1940s. Cream colored linen baby dress with machine-made embroidered design. Cream colored lace trim along bottom, sleeves, and neck of dress. Dress has cream colored linen band (0.25 inch) around sleeves above lace trim with a small embroidered circle at top. Around the neck there is an embroidered green and pink floral heart, blue ribbon design on sides of heart, and three small flowers on each side of the neck. Extending the leng...

    Record Type: Object

    Baby Dress
  4. Black Shift Dress with Mola Motif, c. 1970s - Dress, Sheath

    Black Shift Dress with Mola Motif, c. 1970s. Black polyester satin sleeveless shift dress with multicolored intricate Mola motif on large pocket. Motif may represent an owl or beetle. Design is constructed of appliques in burgundy, dark pink, and metallic mesh, which are edged with magenta, blue, purple and teal crocheted yarn, and accented with brass spangles, on off-white polyester crepe. Edges of collar, armholes, side seam-lines and hemline ...

    Record Type: Object

    Black Shift Dress with Mola Motif, c. 1970s
  5. Blonde Llama Fur Cape, c. 1940-1950s - Cape

    Blonde Llama Fur Cape, c. 1940-1950s. Blonde llama fur cape with mauve silk crepe lining. Poncho-shaped with armholes, seam pockets and gathered fabric to accommodate elbow movement. Crepe lining has piped seams. This cape (2020.002.001A) is part of a two-part matching set, including a fur pillbox hat ( 2020.002.001B) and a white floral embroidered handkerchief was found inside the proper right pocket (2020.002.001C).

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    Blonde Llama Fur Cape, c. 1940-1950s
  6. Blonde Llama Fur Pillbox Hat, c. 1940-1950s - Hat, Pillbox

    Blonde Llama Fur Pillbox Hat, c. 1940-1950s. Blonde, loose wave fur pillbox, lined in black buckram. This hat (2020.002.001B) is part of a two-part matching set, including a fur cape (2020.002.001A) and a white floral embroidered handkerchief, which was found inside the proper right pocket (2020.002.001C)

    Record Type: Object

    Blonde Llama Fur Pillbox Hat, c. 1940-1950s
  7. Blouse for Portuguese Minho Costume, 2005 - Shirt

    Blouse for Portuguese Minho Costume, 2005. White pullover blouse made of a light woven material (linen?), with front snap placket and blue embroidery around neck and shoulders. Sleeves are long with smocking and more blue embroidery on cuffs.

    Record Type: Object

    Blouse for Portuguese Minho Costume, 2005
  8. Bodice for Portuguese Minho Costume, 2005 - Bodice

    Bodice for Portuguese Minho Costume, 2005. Red and black lace-up bodice; portion around wearer's bust is red felt and has ribbons that tie in a bow at the neckline. Portion around wearer's waist is black material wih white lace-up ties in front, yellow embroidery where it meets the red part, and multicolored floral embroidery throughout. In back, the upper red portion also has floral embroidery. "Sleeves" are tanktop or vest style, only covering ...

    Record Type: Object

    Bodice for Portuguese Minho Costume
  9. Cashmere Scarf Worn by Bing Crosby, c. 1950s - 1977 - Scarf, Neck

    Cashmere Scarf Worn by Bing Crosby, c. 1950s - 1977. Scarf is solid red with one and a quarter inch fringe on both ends. There is a manufacturer label on the back right hand corner of the scarf. It has a graphic of a sheep with "HILLTOP BRAND" printed above. To the bottom right of the sheep it says "REGD." On the right side of the label text reads "100% PURE / CASHMERE / MADE IN GT. BRITAIN." A cloth label is adhered at bottom center next to...

    Record Type: Object

    Cashmere Scarf Worn by Bing Crosby
  10. Cotton Baby Smock, c. 1920s - Smock

    Cotton Baby Smock, c. 1920s. Simple off-white cotton smock with pink ribbon edging and tie ribbon at neck. When piece is laid flat it has five "lobes," but when it is draped over a doll the lobes form sleeves, and the front and back of the piece. Item appears hand-made. Most likely used for dressing baby dolls. Both sleeves have reinforced ribbon sewn mid-sleeve. One sleeve is folded at the shoulder, while the other is open.

    Record Type: Object

    Silk Scarf, c. 1920s
  11. Cotton Infant Binder, c. 1920s - Binder

    Cotton Infant Binder, c. 1920s. Long, rectangular cotton piece with two seams, one at center and one at end. Each seam has three pieces of cotton tying ribbon. Hemstitch around edge of cloth. Piece was likely created as undergarment to wrap or bind midsection of a Vanta baby doll. Small tag on edge hem says "Vanta Binder Pat. July 7th 14." Small 'V' embroidered on small tag on hem.

    Record Type: Object

    Cotton Infant Binder, c. 1920s
  12. Cotton Infant Binder, c. 1920s - Binder

    Cotton Infant Binder, c. 1920s. Long, rectangular cotton piece with two seams, one at center and one at end. Each seam has three pieces of cotton tying ribbon. Hemstitch around edge of cloth. Piece was likely created as undergarment to wrap or bind midsection of a Vanta baby doll. Small tag on edge hem says "Vanta Binder Pat. July 7th 14." Small 'V' embroidered on small tag on hem.

    Record Type: Object

    Cotton Infant Binder, c. 1920s
  13. Cotton Infant Binder, c. 1920s - Binder

    Cotton Infant Binder, c. 1920s. Long, rectangular cotton piece with two seams, one at center and one at end. Each seam has three pieces of cotton tying ribbon. Hemstitch around edge of cloth. Piece was likely created as undergarment to wrap or bind midsection of a Vanta baby doll. Small tag on edge hem says "Vanta Binder Pat. July 7th 14." Small 'V' embroidered on small tag on hem.

    Record Type: Object

    Cotton Infant Binder, c. 1920s
  14. Girl Scout Uniform Skirt, 1958-1961 - Skirt

    Girl Scout Uniform worn by Susan Snydal, skirt c. 1958-1961. Dark green cotton pleated midi skirt with a green and silver colored metal zipper and a green plastic button on the left side. On front, below the waistband, it has an inside pocket; the pocket line on outside is hidden by a pentagonal piece of cloth with a round embroidered white and yellow "GS" clover logo. On the inside of the waistband, it has a white tag with printed drawings of tw...

    Record Type: Object

    Girl Scout Uniform Skirt, 1957
  15. Irish Dance Costume, c. 1990s - Costume, Dance

    Irish Dance Costume, c. 1990s. Dark green dress (A), knee-length and long-sleeved. Neck has white crocheted lace collar with 4 clear rhinestones attached. At the bottom of each sleeve and each side of the bottom hem is an embroidered red and gold Celtic knot design. Two red and gold embroidered braids run down the front sides of the dress from shoulder to hem. In the center front of the skirt is an oval-shaped embroidered image of green hills fal...

    Record Type: Object

    Irish Dance Costume, c. 1990s
  16. Japanese Kimono, c . 1920s - Kimono

    Japanese Kimono, c . 1920s. Off-white silk floral damask, with silk-screened geometric design. Six Japanese characters printed in red with black outline, down front of collar, which translate to "Happy Harvest". Delicate cherry blossom print in pink and green, above bold multi-color print of interlocking circles and lines in pink, blue, green and orange. Interlocking circles and lines are also found across back of shoulders. Black border with ...

    Record Type: Object

    Japanese Kimono, c. 1920s
  17. Japanese Kimono Pillow - Bustle

    Japanese Kimono Pillow

    Record Type: Object

    Japanese Kimono Pillow
  18. Japanese Kimono Tie - Belt

    Japanese Kimono Tie

    Record Type: Object

    Japanese Kimono Tie
  19. Japanese Socks - Sock, Ankle

    Japanese Socks. White socks, possibly silk, that come up just past the ankle. Socks have indentation dividing the big toe from the other four toes. Old record says socks have small metal clasps along the opening, but these clasps are not visible the way the socks are displayed.

    Record Type: Object

    Japanese Socks
  20. Japanese Zories (Formal Sandals) - Sandal

    Japanese Zories (Formal Sandals)

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    Japanese Zories (Formal Sandals)
  21. Judge's Robe Belonging to Judge Louis B. Dematteis, c. 1953-1973 - Gown, Academic

    Judge's robe belonging to Judge Louis B. Dematteis (c. 1953-1973) is a black polyester, floor-length robe with eight hidden snap enclosures down the front. Shoulder piece has micro-pleats that run along the seam beginning under the arms and extending across the back. Long sleeves balloon slightly at the wrist and drape over a more snug-fitting sleeve underneath. Front of robe has a v-neckline and three large pleats on either side of snap enclo...

    Record Type: Object

    Judge's Robe Belonging to Judge Louis B. Dematteis, c. 1953-1973
  22. Kimono, Obi and undergarments, c. 1950-1960s. - Kimono

    Kimono, Obi and undergarments, c. 1950-1960s. The Japanese kimono is primarily turquoise in color with red, pink, yellow, and gold floral designs on the front, back, and sleeves. Throughout the turquoise color is floral pattern. On the front is a large, white bird with a gold and red eye. There are three layers visible. The two visible under garments are an off-white color, with one having a floral pattern. The underside of the sleeves are red wi...

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    Chizuko Akutagawa & Tomoe Obata Installing Kimono
  23. Lillie Low Matson Dress, c. 1900 - Dress, Cocktail

    Lillie Low Matson Dress, c. 1900. Red and Magenta dress with rhinestone embellishment has a silk slip covered by a full overlay of gauze with long sleeves and a third layer of gauze that covers the bodice down to the hips. The sleeves are 38" long with a 26" slit on the underside. The front of the dress has a rounded neckline that drops 3.5" for the top layer of gauze and 5" for the other two layers underneath. Slits in the top layer of gauze cr...

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    Lillie Low Matson Dress, c. 1900
  24. Obi (Kimono Sash) - Obi

    Obi (Kimono Sash). Wide sash tied around the waist of a kimono, apparently in three layers. Innermost layer is mostly hidden, but is apparently silk and plain orange in color. Second layer, exactly the same width as the inner layer, is pale gold with white, orange, black, and green flowers embroidered inside geometric patterns. In back, this layer is tied into a massive, elaborate bow. Third layer is a narrow belt, red and white striped, and tied...

    Record Type: Object

    Obi (Kimono Sash)
  25. Obi (Kimono Sash) - Obi

    Obi (Kimono Sash). Wide sash tied around the waist of a kimono, apparently in three layers. Innermost layer is mostly hidden, but is apparently silk and plain orange in color. Second layer, exactly the same width as the inner layer, is pale gold with white, orange, black, and green flowers embroidered inside geometric patterns. In back, this layer is tied into a massive, elaborate bow. Third layer is a narrow belt, red and white striped, and tied...

    Record Type: Object

    Japanese Kimono Obi

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