George William Joy- The Bayswater Omnibus
Creator: George William Joy
Date: 1895
Peach Nightgown with Lace
Creator: Fransha Fashions
peach dress/nightgown w/lace at neck and sleeves, front pocket Neglige of peach rayon twill with ivory lace
Grandaddy's Black Bathing Suit
Creator: Franklin Simon & Co.
Date: 1910-1919
Men's black wool bathing suit; scoop neck; sleeveless; fitted; jamaica length shorts; knitted stretch band at hem
Black Dress with Gold Metal Trim
Creator: Franklin Simon & Co.
black dress with gold metal trim on collar and cuffs, matching belt, sheer top and wool bottom; black rayon crepe, black rayon chiffon, clack metal snaps, large rectangle gold pieces applied as trim at high neck and sleeve cuffs; ankle length, sheer…
Franklin Simon Beaded Lace Dress
Creator: Franklin Simon & Co.
Date: 1912 (circa)
Dress of light tan silk and lace with rhinestones and beading; many layers; bodice has 8.75 inch wide tan lace pieces that are draped over each shoulder from the waist in front to the waist in the back; asymmetrical bodice overlay in front and back…
Red and White Print Ensemble
Creator: Evan Picone
red and white print ensemble; waffle weave red and white houndstooth print cotton, white cotton, red ribbed synthetic, white vinyl, white plastic buttons, brass buckle. A-Line. A. Jacket. Red and white print; tailored, princess seams, fitted at…
Red "1922" Gym Suit
Creator: Esther B. Weston
Date: 1920-1929
Red and white 1922 gym suit; white t-shirt style top (a) with red "1922" and pocket at chest; red trim at sleeves; red sailor collar and V-neck; red bloomers (b) with elastic waistband and elastic leg openings; knee length.; A: red and white "1992"…
Beige Vented Bucket Hat
Creator: Eric Javits Inc.
Date: 2016
This is a beige vented straw bucket hat. It was made in 2016 by Eric Javits. It is made of woven tan straw that has been machine sewn together. The crown is flat. The brim is wide and soft. The weaving in the straw is loose with vents. There is…
Black Go Go Rain Bucket Hat
Creator: Eric Javits Inc.
This is a black and clear bucket hat. It was part of the Go Go Rain Bucket Hat collection by Eric Javits. It has a flat crown made of black polyester and polyurethane. It has a wide brim made of clear PVC with a black polyester trim. The crown…
Red Straw Rumba Fedora
Creator: Eric Javits Inc.
This is a red straw fedora. It was part of Eric Javits' Rumba collection. It is made of red straw and red plastic netting. There are alternate bands of woven straw and plastic netting. These bands have been attached by machine sewing. The…
Red and Gold Cleopatra Hat
Creator: Eric Javits Inc.
Date: 1990s
This is a red and gold Cleopatra-style hat. The outside is made of a red and gold metallic fabric. This fabric is quilted in bands around the hat. When worn, the front sits high on the forehead with no brim while the back dips low to rest on the…
White Wide Brim Straw Hat
Creator: Eric Javits Inc.
This is a white wide brim straw hat made for women. The hat is made of white and tan straw. It has a wide off-white grosgrain hatband that ties in a large bow at the left side. The straw was woven. The hat lining is made of light blue cotton. …
Metallic Straw Lantern Hat
Creator: Eric Javits Inc.
Date: 1990s
This is a metallic straw lantern hat. The hat is made of tan straw accented with metallic thread in silver, gold, and black. The crown is flat and circular. The crown has been placed inside of the brim and machine sewn together. On the inside of…
Suede Touring Cap
Creator: Eric Javits Inc.
Date: 1990
Chartreuse suede touring cap/aviator. The cap has a lining made of black jersey. It is machine sewn. This is a soft aviator cap with ear flaps and a stiff bill. On the lining, there is a label that says, "This is a water-repellent fabrication." …
Wedding Photo of Karen Adams.
Creator: Emily O'Donnell
Date: 2012-07-14
A photograph of Karen Adams (VC Class of 2003) in her wedding dress, made by her sister from a 1780's pattern for their Bastille Day wedding.