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1. Women's pink satin slippers from the turn of the century

Description:: A pair of woman's pink satin slippers with a button strap across the instep. The shoes have a pointed toe decorated with hand-painted blue forget-me-nots, and are lined with white kid. They also have a curved heel that is one and three quarter inches high. Labeled: Marshall Field & Co., Chicago.
Notes:: The original materials from this collection are held at the Detroit Historical Society. Additional related items that were not photographed are also available.
Date Issued:: [1895 TO 1905]
Data Provider:: Wayne State University. Libraries and Detroit Historical Society
Collection:: Digital Dress Collection

2. Hat, about 1915

Description:: This light weight hat was likely worn seasonally in the spring and summer. It has two labels, one sewn over the other. They likely represent the manufacturer or designer and retailer of the hat, but it is unclear which is which.
Date Issued:: [1915 TO 1922]
Data Provider:: Wayne State University. Libraries and The Henry Ford
Collection:: Digital Dress Collection