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A draw-string bag of brown and beige cotton and linen, with a plaid plaid pattern on the casing and a naturalistic pattern on the body.

Date: 1884

Brooks Brothers store opens on lower Broadway in 1874

Date: 1950-1959

A brocade quilted circle skirt, white background with navy and gold pattern, and a black velvet waistband, zipper closure with button on waistband. The inside has unlined cotton matting.

Date: 1930-1939

Bright orange silk taffeta full length dress with bottom ruffles; dress: bright orange silk taffeta; close fitting full length with flared bottom; full length, close fitting, inverted V-seam under bust with gathering at each breast, boat neckline in…

bright blue bathing suit w/red and white squares, neck ties criss cross; Blue cotton rope, blue patterned cotton synthetic knit blend with red and cream squares, plastic boning with cotton casingFitted silhouette--short, tight knitEmpire waist…

A cream crochet rectangular piece with a bowl of fruits/vegetables at the center surrounded by two chicken-like birds and flowers.

Creator: The Ladies' Home Journal

Date: 1906

Paper pattern and guide chart for a Ladies’ Tucked Shirtwaist found in the Ladies’ Home Journal in 1906.

Light blue-green satin and lace robe. It is a straight sleeve up to the elbow, and below it is gathered and opened. The lace insets are sewn with a machine chain stitch and the yoke is self lined.

Creator: Jaeger

Sea green wool lace knit robe. Floor length. Lace edging around next down to bottom on right side but only half way down left, lace tie closure high at waist. One tie comes from right armpit, other from left chest. 3/4 length loose sleeves. Stockinet…

Blue-gray loose fit, drop waist, cap sleeve, knee length dress with floral embroidery.; 1. Blue-gray silk chiffon, cream lace, blue, green, yellow, and coral cotton embroidery thread2. Loose fit, short cap sleeve, drop waist, knee length dress3.…

Dark Blue Velvet Full Length with metal clasps; dark blue velvet; full length dress; ruched puffed sleeves, cowl neck, metal clasps at back of neck, waistline marked, fuller skirt

Date: 1920-1929

Blue silk velvet; drop waist dress; V-neck; sleeveless; asymmetrical drop waist curving down to the right; large bow with one tail at left hip; fuller skirt, below knee; waist seam at back curves up to the left. ; Drop waist dress; v-neck;…

blue velvet coat w/ fur trim and matching blue muff

Date: 1920-1929

Navy blue 1920's cotton knit swimsuit with cream border at neck and arm openings; above-the-knee length; V-neck; sleeveless

Blue chiffon Sheer Dress with Beads and Draped Piece on side; blue silk chiffon, clear glass beads, blue silk; ankle length, straight down, loose-fit dress, loose elbow length sleeves, bead detailing on bodice, around neck, sleeves, hem, sides,…