Apparel History
Displaying 1901 - 2000 of 2854
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| 1901 | UNIM1988.11.194 | Hat | Hooded scarf style winter hat. Flat, triangular shaped piece with "point" at front finished (hemmed) with button decoration 1/2" wide elasticized band to go under hair in back. Band across front has ten covered buttons for decorative detail. Sketch on catalog sheet. Color: BK |
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| 1902 | UNIM1988.11.20 | Bodice | Turtle collar with wine velvet piping on top edge. Yoke front and back with 2" trip top stitched around yoke. There is velvet piping on both edges of trim. Two pin tucks down bodice front with pin tucks partially sewn in two groups of five on each side. Line under yoke and collar. Leg-o-mutton sleeves with cuff attatched above allow with velvet piping on top edge of cuff and three 3/8" dia velvet covered buttons. Two groups of 5 pin tucks on upper sleeve on back side. Center back closure of hook and eyes. Group of 5 pin tucks partially sewn down in back of bodice at shoulder blades. There is a peplum all the way around the bottom 4" w. Sketch on catalog sheet. Color: GY and wine |
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| 1903 | UNIM1988.11.2 | Coat | Black nubby outershell and black satin full lining. Straight lined coat with tan fur collar (mink), welt packet on each side front. 3 buttons, front closes, fabric covered 1 1/4" diameter with bound button holes. Fur collar has 2 hook and eyes to close at front nect. Set in sleeves with elbow dart. Large snap closes at neck on coat. Four rows on top stitching between button holes and to hemline. Secured bottom button of coat as a conservation measure. Sketch on catalog sheet. Color: BK, TN |
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| 1904 | UNIM1988.11.201A | Glove | Pair of women's black mid-forearm length fine leather gloves with nylon lining. 11 1/2" long. Gusets between fingers. Bolton thumb style adds decorative detail. Sketch on catalog sheet. Color: BK |
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| 1905 | UNIM1988.11.201B | Glove | a-b. Pair of women's black wrist-length fine leather gloves with nylon lining. 8 1/2" long. There is a v-shaped cut-out at the wrist end of glove on bottom side. Glove is double stitched around. Bolton thumb style adds decorative detail. Sketch on catalog sheet. Color: BK |
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| 1906 | UNIM1988.11.201R | Necklace | Orange double strand necklace with plastic beads divided with smaller gold beads(54 total). Gold clasp with orange bead in the center. |
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| 1907 | UNIM1988.11.202B | Gloves | a-b. Pair of black elbow-length gloves. Fabric is slightly fuzzy on exterior side. |
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| 1908 | UNIM1988.11.202C | Gloves | a-b. Pair of black nylon elbow-length gloves. Size 7. Tag in glove b reads, "MFG U.S.A. / 4708 / RN 12931 / 100% NYLON / 7." |
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| 1909 | UNIM1988.11.202F | Gloves | a-b. White elbow-length gloves. 18" long. Set in thumb and inseams. Both sides of upper glove has elastic that puckers glove slightly. Sketch on catalog sheet. Color: WH |
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| 1910 | UNIM1988.11.203A | Gloves | a-b. Pair of tan half-forearm length gloves. Whipstitched seams, 12" long. Three vertical lines at top of hand. Zigzag stitching on wrist. Sketch on catalog sheet. Color: TN |
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| 1911 | UNIM1988.11.203B | Gloves | a-b. Whipstitched seams, 12" long. French knot design at top of wrist. Sketch on catalog sheet. Color: TN |
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| 1912 | UNIM1988.11.203C | Gloves | a-b. Pair of blue-gray rayon grab gloves. Three vertical stripes on back of hand. Has 2 tan paper labels; label reads, "Wear-Right / FOREMOST IN GLOVES," "WASHABLE," "RAYON / RAYON BEMBERG / COTTON / NYLON," "That Wear-Right Look" in black text. Glove b has interior label that reads, "RAYON / Wear-Right 7 / MADE IN U.S.A." in silver stitching on a white background. |
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| 1913 | UNIM1988.11.203D | Gloves | a-b. Pair of navy blue nylon above-the-wrist length gloves. Set-in thumbs. "grandoe / 7 / 100% NYLON" is printed on the interior of glove a. |
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| 1914 | UNIM1988.11.203E | Gloves | a-b. Pair of gray nylon half-forearm length gloves. Interior tag in glove a reads, "100% NYLON / S-T-R-E-T-C-H / FITS ALL SIZES / MADE IN PHILIPPINES / WPL 8931." |
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| 1915 | UNIM1988.11.203F | Gloves | a-b. Pair of pale gray-blue gloves. Just-above-wrist length. Label in glove b reads, "WFG U.S.A. / 4703 / LBN 12931 / 100% NYLON / FITS ALL." |
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| 1916 | UNIM1988.11.204A | Gloves | Pair of navy blue wrist-length gloves. Inverted V-shaped cuffs with three rows of circular eyelets. Interior tag in glove b reads, "AMERICAN / DOUBLE WOVEN NYLON / HANDSEWN IN JAPAN / 7 / KAYSER." |
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| 1917 | UNIM1988.11.204C | Gloves | Pair of wrist-length lime green gloves. 8 1/4" long. Nylon, cutwork at top wrist. Sketch on catalog sheet. a&b. Color: GN |
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| 1918 | UNIM1988.11.204D | Gloves | Pair of pink above-the-wrist nylon gloves. 9" long. Printed on interior side of glove a is, "Nylon 100%, Made in USA / Stetson Gloves, One Size". Three rows of crocheted trim above wrist. Sketch on catalog sheet. a&b. Color: PK |
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| 1919 | UNIM1988.11.204E | Gloves | Pair of women's wrist-length gloves. 8 1/2" long. Saddle stitched scalloped edge, floral designs embroidery on top (back) side of glove. Label "Made expressly for Norms of California sewn in British Crown Colony of Hong Kong. Size 6 1/2" in interior of glove a. Sketch on catalog sheet. a&b. Color: beige |
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| 1920 | UNIM1988.11.204F | Gloves | Pair of women's beige wrist-length gloves. 8 1/2" long. Label "Wear Right, 100% nylon, Made in USA. Size 7 1/2". Three pearls clamped to top side seam of glove 1 1/4" side opening. Sketch on catalog sheet. a&b. Color: beige |
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| 1921 | UNIM1988.11.204H | Gloves | 7 1/2" long. Crocheted. Label "Made in Italy expressly for Younkers". Has a 3/4" slit at under wrist. Cuffs are made from a tighter crochet than the hand area. Sketch on catalog sheet. a&b. Color: beige |
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| 1922 | UNIM1988.11.206 | Muff | Monkey fur? Fur is longer than any of other muff and black. Lined with black (has discolored somewhat). Sketch on catalog sheet. Color: BK |
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| 1923 | UNIM1988.11.208 | Purse | Brown tooled leather purse, swagger style; two handles, center and both sides have zipper compartments. Sketch on catalog sheet. Color: BN |
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| 1924 | UNIM1988.11.209 | Purse | Beige vinyl satchel purse; brass trim, one strap handle.Hinged. Sketch on catalog sheet. Color: beige |
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| 1925 | UNIM1988.11.211 | Purse | Blue with beige floral design, upholstery fabric, self handle/straps 3/4" wide; wooden hinged frame. Sketch on catalog sheet. Color: BL, beige |
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| 1926 | UNIM1988.11.219I | Necklace | None |
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| 1927 | UNIM1988.11.219Q | Necklace | None |
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| 1928 | UNIM1988.11.219R | Necklace | Double strand plastic bead necklace made up of 54 orange/coral beads divided by smaller gold beads. The clasp is gold and features a single bead in the middle. |
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| 1929 | UNIM1988.11.219T | Necklace | None |
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| 1930 | UNIM1988.11.219U | Necklace | None |
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| 1931 | UNIM1988.11.219W | Necklace | None |
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| 1932 | UNIM1988.11.219Y | Necklace | None |
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| 1933 | UNIM1988.11.22 | Blouse | Bodice: Waist darts in front, yoke in red silk, front and back overlaid with black lace and gathered black ribbon and 2 rows of piping on lower edge. Yoke continues over top of sleeve at the shoulder. Sleeve is long fitted with elbow pleats and ribbon and piping on bottom of sleeve. Sleeves are set in. Back of bodice has center seam and two princess style seams on each side. Center front closure using large hooks and eyes. Right center flaps over closure to hide it. There is black ribbon around the bottom. Top is self lined and has 10 stays 7 1/2" long around midriff. Black tape is around jewel neckline. Top comes to V shape in back. Flap on front of top is sewn in on right side and has a center seam and extends equal distance to the left side and is held at the top by a hook and eye on the left side. Flap is gathered at the waist and held sheet with two hooks and eyes. Sketch on catalog sheet. Color: BK, RD |
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| 1934 | UNIM1988.11.220 | Necklace | Choker style necklace. Smaller chain 1/4" wide at top with 1/2" long x 3/8" wide chain soldered to smaller chain. The 1/2" x 3/8" chain is not soldered consistantly. Sometimes it has been soldered where the link meets together and sometimes it is soldered on the end. That is with out a seam (continuous). Looks nicer without the link showing where it meets. |
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| 1935 | UNIM1988.11.220A | Necklace | Choker style necklace. Smaller chain 1/4" wide at top with 1/2" long x 3/8" wide chain soldered to smaller chain. The 1/2" x 3/8" chain is not soldered consistantly. Sometimes it has been soldered where the link meets together and sometimes it is soldered on the end. That is with out a seam (continuous). Looks nicer without the link showing where it meets. |
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| 1936 | UNIM1988.11.220C | Necklace | None |
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| 1937 | UNIM1988.11.220D | Necklace | None |
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| 1938 | UNIM1988.11.220G | Necklace | None |
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| 1939 | UNIM1988.11.220H | Necklace | Rhinestone necklace with clear glass and sliver mounts. At the base of the necklace is a simple flowing design flowing into three tassels. |
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| 1940 | UNIM1988.11.220J | Necklace | None |
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| 1941 | UNIM1988.11.220K | Necklace | Pendant golden necklace. Pendant is a gold fleur-de-li set on a black triangle background and surrounded by red and gold triangles. The chain is made up of a dual link design with a simple hook clasp. |
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| 1942 | UNIM1988.11.220P | Necklace | None |
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| 1943 | UNIM1988.11.225 C | Earrings | Coiled metal leaf shapped costume earrings. |
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| 1944 | UNIM1988.11.225A | Earrings | Two clip on type earrings with silver half domes. |
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| 1945 | UNIM1988.11.225B | Earrings | Two clip on type earrings with silver half domes covered in vine etchings. |
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| 1946 | UNIM1988.11.225D | Earrings | Two leaf shapped clip on earrings. |
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| 1947 | UNIM1988.11.225E | Earrings | Two clip on type earrings with white plastic half domes. |
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| 1948 | UNIM1988.11.225G | Earrings | Two large clip on earrings with green and blue beads on the base and a large hanging blue-green bread at the bottom. |
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| 1949 | UNIM1988.11.225K | Earrings | Two large costume jewlery earrings with lime green beads held together with small metal tacks. |
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| 1950 | UNIM1988.11.225L | Earrings | Two clip on type earrings with plastic half domes with gold edging. |
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| 1951 | UNIM1988.11.227L | Brooch | Gold bee pin with green and turquoise accents. Green gemmed eyes and turquoise colored beads decorate the front of spring set wings. Pin setting runs along the center back of bee's body. |
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| 1952 | UNIM1988.11.228A | Cufflink | Round cuff links have gold metal edge holding mother of pearl center. Cuff links are the same on both sides of the cuffs. Sketch on catalog sheet. a&b. Color: WH |
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| 1953 | UNIM1988.11.228B | Cufflink | Round cuff links have gold metal edge holding mother of pearl center. Cuff links are the same on both sides of the cuffs. Sketch on catalog sheet. a&b. Color: WH |
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| 1954 | UNIM1988.11.232A | Comb | Large black rubber comb 8" L x 2 1/8" W. 38 teeth all spaced evenly 1/8" apart. Course. |
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| 1955 | UNIM1988.11.235 | Cloth Fragment | A-L. a. Black crepe 36" square. b. Black half-velvet half-crepe piece of fabric. Leaf design; the ones placed on the velvet are made out of crepe and the ones on the crepe are made out of velvet. c. Black velvet fabric scrap made out of multiple pieces of black velvet sewn together. Remnants of a hemline can be seen at one end. d. Piece of black, white, and gray cotton fabric. Black, gray, and white geometric design is printed on one side, while the other is solid white. e. Rectangular scrap of sheer white fabric with thin white stripes interwoven in more solid thread. f. Hot pink rectangular strip of fabric, sewn at edges. g. Scrap of yellowed netting. Small flowers and butterflies are embroidered on one side. Sketch on catalog sheet. |
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| 1956 | UNIM1988.11.237 | Lace Fragment | Black lace edging, 4" x 25". Sketch on catalog sheet. Color: BK |
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| 1957 | UNIM1988.11.238E | Needles | Six decorative crown topped pins. |
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| 1958 | UNIM1988.11.239A | Spool | Old wooden spool "J & P Coats" "Best Six Cord". 2" h x 1 1/4" diameter. Sketch on catalog sheet. |
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| 1959 | UNIM1988.11.239B | Spool | Wooden spool. |
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| 1960 | UNIM1988.11.239B1 | Accessories | Corset bones to give textile structure. Four small metal tipped ones and 5 larger ones. |
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| 1961 | UNIM1988.11.239B2 | Accessories | Two corset bucks (clasps) to keep garment closed. |
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| 1962 | UNIM1988.11.239C2 | Applique | 9 starburst appliques made out of steel. 8 complete and 1 partially finished. |
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| 1963 | UNIM1988.11.239D1 | Shirt Cuff | Man's white cotton shirt cuff size 16 -16.5. Paired with UNIM1988.11.239D2. |
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| 1964 | UNIM1988.11.239D2 | Shirt Cuff | Man's white cotton shirt cuff size 16 -16.5. Paired with UNIM1988.11.239D1. |
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| 1965 | UNIM1988.11.239E1 | Collar | Man's white collar. Sanforized Cotton stiff collar size 16.5 (Tab Collar Style) |
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| 1966 | UNIM1988.11.239E2 | Collar | Man's white collar. Sanforized Cotton stiff collar size 16.5 (Tab Collar Style) |
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| 1967 | UNIM1988.11.239E3 | Collar | Man's white collar. Sanforized Cotton stiff collar size 16.5 (Tab Collar Style) |
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| 1968 | UNIM1988.11.249 | Suit | Brown suit with blue fine stripes. Jacket has notched collar, 2 buttons 6/8" diameter for closure, brest pocket on left side, inside on right side, bound pockets on lower jacket on both sides with a flap which can be worn inside or outside of pocket. Trousers has welt pockets on both sides in back, one waist dart above each pocket, seam pockets on sides, no pleats or cuffs. Three buttons on lower edge of sleeve seam. Jacket is lined across shoulders & sleeves, 11 1/2" l center back flap, 2 piece sleeve, shoulder pads. Chest jacket 48", sleeve 38", pants 40" w, inseam 29". Sketch on catalog sheet. Color: BN, BL |
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| 1969 | UNIM1988.11.250 | Suit | Navy suit with light gray trim. # 253 could be second pair of trousers to suit. Leisure suit has notched collar, patch pockets, 2 piece sleeve has 4 buttons 9/16" diameter on lower outside seam. Light gray fabric on patch pockets forms a T. Light gray thread top stitching around collar and down front of jacket, breast, and patch pockets also around darts in front. Jacket lined across shoulders down front. Jacket lined across shoulders down front of pocket and sleeves in gray lining. Wide lapel shoulder pads. Two 12" open flap on back of jacket. Trousers are slightly belled to 22 1/2" at bottom. Bound back pockets. No front pleats. 4 belt loops 2" h x 3 1/2" l. Sketch on catalog sheet. Color: BL, GY |
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| 1970 | UNIM1988.11.251 | Jacket | Double knit woven fabric jacket. Notched collar, tab front 5 buttons 3/4" diameter for closure, 5" bottom side seam, slits, barrel one button cuffs, breast patch pockets with flap, two flat -felt seams down back of jacket 3" in from sleeve, back yoke. Lined in wine lining across shoulders. Top stitching in navy thread around collar, cuffs, pockets and front tab. Sketch on catalog sheet. Color: BL |
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| 1971 | UNIM1988.11.252 | Jacket | Wool jacket with shades of blue, plaid with god threat accent. Notch collar with wide lapel, shoulder pads, breast pocket and two pockets with flaps on lower front, two 7/8" button front closure, three 1/2" buttons on bottom outer seam of sleeve. Back open pleat 13" l center back. Two piece sleeve. Front of jacket, sleeves & shoulders across back is lined in lavendar lining. Stitches around collar, lapels, down front and around bottom of jacket. Sketch on catalog sheet. Color: BL, GD |
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| 1972 | UNIM1988.11.253 | Pants | Gray polyester (?) trousers. Same style as #250 and could be second pair of pants to the suit. Bell bottoms 22 1/2" at bottom, bound back pockets and has front pockets. 4 belt loops 2" h x 3 1/2" l. No front pleats. Sketch on catalog sheet. Color: GY |
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| 1973 | UNIM1988.11.256 | Spat | 8" high spats with 10 buttons closure on outside of leg, leather strap goes around shoe at arch area. 3/8" diameter shank black buttons. Sketch on catalog sheet. Color: BK |
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| 1974 | UNIM1988.11.258A | Necktie | Man's clip-on "wemlon" fabric tie. Fabric is blue with gold threaded throughout to create stripes. White plastic tab on back for attachment. Tag reads, "WEMBLEY© / WEMLON / FOR BLUE, BLACK, OR GREY SUIT." |
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| 1975 | UNIM1988.11.258B | Necktie | Man's clip-on necktie. Design features brown, red, orange, and gray diagonal stripes with various patterns interstitched (brown has axes, red and orange have flowers, gray has a chevron). Metal clip on back for attachment. Tag reads, "Wembley® / FOR BROWN, OLIVE, OR BLACK SUIT." |
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| 1976 | UNIM1988.11.259A | Necktie | Glossy green and blue necktie. Changes color when moved. 55" long, 4" wide. Sketch on catalog sheet. a-n. Color: BL, PK, GR |
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| 1977 | UNIM1988.11.259B | Necktie | Man's brown tie with darker brown embroidery creating "squares" all over. Embroidered red motifs (a "C"-shaped swirl with two lines running vertically through it; a white dot is between the ends of the "C") with dark brown background 13 inches apart. 100% Dacron Polyester. |
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| 1978 | UNIM1988.11.259C | Necktie | Man's thin black tie. Tag reads, "GET TO KNOW / Gildners / YOU CAN DEPEND ON A GILDNER STORE." Gildners brand. |
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| 1979 | UNIM1988.11.259D | Necktie | Man's acetate-rayon mix tie. Black with small embroidered swirl design (also in black) 11'' from bottom of tie. Very narrow. Tags read, "PENNEY'S / TOWNCRAFT," and "65% ACETATE / 35% RAYON / WPL 10480." |
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| 1980 | UNIM1988.11.259E | Necktie | Man's plain black knit fabric tie. Wembley brand. Cut straight across; no point at ends. |
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| 1981 | UNIM1988.11.259F | Necktie | Man's narrow deep brown tie with small gold and green argyle design 9 1/2 inches from tip end. 65% acetate 35% rayon mix. |
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| 1982 | UNIM1988.11.259G | Necktie | Man's brown "wemlon" fabric necktie with interwoven pattern; pattern is small ovals running diagonally down the length of the tie. Tag reads, "Wemlon." Wembley brand. |
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| 1983 | UNIM1988.11.259I | Necktie | Man's cocoa brown tie with geometric design of the same color interwoven diagonally. Tags read, "Bragg," and "Palace Clothiers / Waterloo, Cedar Falls, IA." |
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| 1984 | UNIM1988.11.259J | Necktie | Man's plain rust red-colored tie. Pilled texture. |
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| 1985 | UNIM1988.11.259M | Necktie | Man's plain wine-colored tie. Textured. Tag reads, "Towncraft - J.C. Penney." |
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| 1986 | UNIM1988.11.259N | Necktie | Man's polyester necktie. White with diagonal stripes of the same color woven in. Tag reads, "Don Loper of California / 100% Polyester." |
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| 1987 | UNIM1988.11.259O | Necktie | Man's navy blue and light blue (woven alternately) wool necktie. Fringe on ends; one side is navy blue and the other is light blue. Tags read, "Indian Hand Loomed," "Mesa Verde Co." "All wool." |
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| 1988 | UNIM1988.11.26 | Dress | Style-Gored 4 in back, 3 in front. Stand up collar and small yoke front and back with lace around edge. Princess style front with outside of side gather to waist. Back has a second part to the yoke a total of 6" long center back. Back placket 25" long closure using hook and eyes. Long set in sleeves with tucks 1" apart all down the sleeve. End of sleeve in pointed on top at wrist. Floor length skirt has lace over seams of front gores. Has 2 1/2" machine hem. Sketch on catalog sheet. Color: WH, BL |
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| 1989 | UNIM1988.11.260AB | Necktie | Man's necktie with diagonally striped design. Stripes are pea green, light blue, blue, and white and vary in width. Tag reads, "Sears The Men's Store." |
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| 1990 | UNIM1988.11.260AC | Necktie | Man's necktie with thin diagonal stripe design. Stripes are red, white, blue, and navy blue. Tag reads, "Wembley / For blue, black, or grey suit." |
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| 1991 | UNIM1988.11.260C | Necktie | Man's "wemlon" fabric necktie. Design features green, gold, and reddish-orange diagonal stripes on a darker tan background. Tag reads, "Wemlon by Wembley / 100% Polyester / Washable / For Brown, Olive, or Black Suit." |
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| 1992 | UNIM1988.11.260E | Necktie | Man's "wemlon" fabric necktie featuring diagonally striped design in bluish-brown, gold, and blue. Wembley brand. Meant to be worn with blue, black, or gray suit. |
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| 1993 | UNIM1988.11.260F | Necktie | Man's "wemlon" fabric necktie featuring brown, yellow, and white diagonal stripes that vary in width. Wembley brand. Meant to be worn with a brown, olive, or black suit. |
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| 1994 | UNIM1988.11.260G | Necktie | Man's polyester necktie. Green with thin, diagonal white stripes. Tag reads, "John Frederics / 100% polyester." |
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| 1995 | UNIM1988.11.260M | Necktie | Man's polyester necktie. Design is dark brown, brown, tan, and golden brown diagonal stripes of varying widths. Tag reads, "100% Polyester / Superba Focus / Washable Kodel." |
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| 1996 | UNIM1988.11.260N | Necktie | Man's "wemlon" fabric necktie with deep brown, brown, and tan diagonal stripes. Stripes are very faint. Tags read, "Wemlon Wembley," and "For Brown, Olive, or Black Suit." |
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| 1997 | UNIM1988.11.260R | Necktie | Man's rayon-silk mix necktie. Tan with blue, brown, and diagonal bronze stripes. The bronze stripes are much thinner than the blue and brown stripes. Tag reads, "Gildner's / 83% Rayon 17% Silk." |
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| 1998 | UNIM1988.11.260T | Necktie | Man's silk necktie. Stripes are dark brown, light brown, yellow, and black. diagonal, and vary in width. Tag reads, "St. Clair - Krieger Co. / Marshalltown, Iowa / by Damon." Price label still attached - $3.00. |
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| 1999 | UNIM1988.11.260V | Necktie | Man's polyester necktie with rust, brown, and tan diagonal stripes. Stripes vary in width. Tag on back reads, "John Frederics / 100% Polyester / Younkers Men's Store." |
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| 2000 | UNIM1988.11.260W | Necktie | Man's orange necktie with dark brown, rust, and tan stripes and an embroidered brown circular pattern. Tag reads, "Beau Brummell." |
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