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1. Full length, black silk broadcloth dress from the early twentieth century

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Woman's full length, black silk broadcloth dress with smocking around the waist and the neckline. The interior is not boned or lined, and has two narrow cords that connect the neck and waist. It has short leg-o-mutton sleeves, and a back button closure. Label: Liberty & Co. Ltd., 38 Ave. de l'Opera, Paris.
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:
[1905 TO 1908]
Data Provider:
Wayne State University. Libraries and Detroit Historical Society
Collection:
Digital Dress Collection

2. Women's cloak of striped wool from the nineteenth century

Description:
This woman's cloak is made of a striped wool (red, blue and brown on tan). It has a pointed yoke and standing collar of brown velvet, and self fabric buttons down its front. The back is fitted with very low bustle, and the pleated front hides the arm slits. Unlined. It was described in the original accession records as a traveling cloak. The cloak was worn by Annie Caskey Turner (Mrs. Samuel) of Detroit. Label: Compagnie Russe, 26 Chausse D'Antin and Blvd. Hausseman 23.
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:
[1889 TO 1890]
Data Provider:
Wayne State University. Libraries and Detroit Historical Society
Collection:
Digital Dress Collection

3. Women's black satin shoes from the 1920s

Description:
A pair of woman's black satin shoes with a plain toe. The instep T-strap and the edge and back of the shoe are trimmed with rhinestone. The shoes have a medium heel with low-cut sides. Label: Made in Paris.
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:
[1927 TO 1928]
Data Provider:
Wayne State University. Libraries and Detroit Historical Society
Collection:
Digital Dress Collection