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  • Heavy gold moire silk strapless evening dress from the 1950s

    Heavy gold moire silk strapless evening dress from the 1950s

    Heavy gold moire silk ottoman, strapless evening dress with heart-shaped neckline. The dress is a semi-princess line with the front cut in one piece. Fabric folded over hips to suggest panniers, and the skirt is pleated in the center back. Back zipper closure. The bodice is boned, and lined with black acetate. The gown's skirt has knee length black ninon underskirt-stiffened with a wide horsehair braid. Label: Julie Inc, Fisher Bldg. Detroit. Donor identifies it as a Norman Norell. It ha…

  • Blue Angora Beaded Cardigan

    Blue Angora Beaded Cardigan

    Blue angora cardigan with hand-beaded detail in center front, bodice is rayon lined, hook and eye closure. Barbara Lee Passport Collection. Circa 1950-1959.

  • Black Lace Dress

    Black Lace Dress

    Short black chiffon A-line fitted evening dress, with lace overlay. Scoop neck in front and back, scallops around neck and armhole, pleated panels create large V shapes or zig-zag on skirt; bottom of skirt is pleated. Smart Miss, circa 1950-1959.

  • 1950 salon showing in Philadelphia of two 1950 Packards and a bare chassis

    1950 salon showing in Philadelphia of two 1950 Packards and a bare chassis

    8x10 black and white Packard Co. file photograph of two 1950 Packards on display in a salon showing, both cars have dual white sidewall tires, center is a 4-door sedan, left is a sedan, right is a bar chassis. Inscribed on photo back: Philadelphia salon showing, September 29, 1950.

  • Deep red wool Women's suit has two pieces from the late 1940s to early 1950s

    Deep red wool Women's suit has two pieces from the late 1940s to early 1950s

    This deep red wool woman's suit has two pieces. The single-breasted jacket has five covered buttons down the front and a small shawl collar. The long, straight sleeves have turned-back cuffs. Draped peplum on the back and sides is caught up with self-cords tipped in brass. The collar is also caught up with brass tipped cords. The skirt of below-knee length is a slightly flared "A" line. Labels: Irene, Hudson's Woodward Shops, Detroit

  • Black and Hot Pink Dress

    Black and Hot Pink Dress

    Black and hot pink silk or acetate knee length dress, lined. Straight skirt, short sleeves, gathered scoop neck in front; v-neck in back with zipper closure. Abstract print, darts on skirt. Saks Fifth Avenue, circa 1950-1959.

  • Women's Hat with Flowers

    Women's Hat with Flowers

    Women’s puff hat, covered with white, yellow, and gold flowers and leaves. Lilly Dache, Circa 1950-1959.

  • 1950 salon showing in Philadelphia of three 1950 Packards and a bare chassis

    1950 salon showing in Philadelphia of three 1950 Packards and a bare chassis

    8x10 black and white Packard Co. file photograph of three 1950 Packards on display in a salon showing, all cars have dual white sidewall tires, two cars in center are 2-door sedans, right is a 4-door sedan, left is a bar chassis. Inscribed on photo back: Philadelphia salon showing, September 29, 1950.

  • Women's black and white wool tweed coat from the 1950s or 60s

    Women's black and white wool tweed coat from the 1950s or 60s

    Woman's black and white wool tweed coat with an all-in-one collar and lapels that turn into a single button closure coat. Red wool is used for the lining, and is the trim at the side front pleats. The coat has semi-raglan sleeves, and right and left inseam pockets. Labels: Pauline Trigere, and Margaret Rice, Grosse Pte, Mich.

  • Red Satin Dress

    Red Satin Dress

    Satin dress in read with taffeta lining, cap sleeves, fitted bodice, three-inch band with piping at neckline, v-neck in back. Dress has woven belt loops, padded hips with tucks, metal zipper, and Watteau pleats in the rear. Sakes Fifth Avenue, 1950-1959.

  • Cocktail dress from the 1950s

    Cocktail dress from the 1950s

    Woman's cocktail dress. White lace, one piece dress with slip. Dress is fitted to the body without waistline seams. Peter Pan collar, sleeveless, flared skirt. Center back zipper. Three wide bands of bias horsehair to maintain circle skirt effect. White taffeta slip has fitted bodice and full circle skirt. Narrow beige shoulder straps, padded bra, center back zipper, and one row of horsehair for maintaining circle skirt effect. Label: Ruth Joyce.

  • Herman Miller Zenaloy Chair

    Herman Miller Zenaloy Chair

    This zenaloy-plastic armshell chair, in the collection of The Henry Ford, is constructed by molding a thermosetting resin reinforced with gray glass fibers. The metal base is made of bent aluminum wire and is attached to the shell with rubber shock mounts. Embossed on the bottom with Herman Miller Logo and Patent Label. This particular chair is designed as a low-low chair, meaning it is the lowest and lightest of all molded plastic chairs according to a 1952 Herman Miller Trade Catalog. …

  • Wayne State University; Buildings; Libraries 2; Old Main Library

    Wayne State University; Buildings; Libraries 2; Old Main Library

    Circa 1950s. Interior image of man in room 260 Serials department. Originally Central High School, Old Main is WSU’s place of origin and a now university icon. Malcomson and Higginbothan Architects, 1896, the stately Romanesque Revival composition is softened considerably by the buff-colored brick.

  • Wayne State University; Buildings; Libraries 2; Old Main Library

    Wayne State University; Buildings; Libraries 2; Old Main Library

    Circa 1950s. Interior image of woman in room 266 catalog department. Originally Central High School, Old Main is WSU’s place of origin and a now university icon. Malcomson and Higginbothan Architects, 1896, the stately Romanesque Revival composition is softened considerably by the buff-colored brick.

  • Wayne State University; Buildings; Libraries 2; Old Main Library

    Wayne State University; Buildings; Libraries 2; Old Main Library

    Circa 1950s. Interior image of stacks for circulation desk room 214. Originally Central High School, Old Main is WSU’s place of origin and a now university icon. Malcomson and Higginbothan Architects, 1896, the stately Romanesque Revival composition is softened considerably by the buff-colored brick.

  • Wayne State University; Buildings; Libraries 2; Old Main Library

    Wayne State University; Buildings; Libraries 2; Old Main Library

    Circa 1950s. Interior image of circulation desk in northeast corridor. Originally Central High School, Old Main is WSU’s place of origin and a now university icon. Malcomson and Higginbothan Architects, 1896, the stately Romanesque Revival composition is softened considerably by the buff-colored brick.

  • Wayne State University; Buildings; Libraries 2; Old Main Library

    Wayne State University; Buildings; Libraries 2; Old Main Library

    Circa 1950s. Interior image of Order Department room 262. Originally Central High School, Old Main is WSU’s place of origin and a now university icon. Malcomson and Higginbothan Architects, 1896, the stately Romanesque Revival composition is softened considerably by the buff-colored brick.

  • Wayne State University; Buildings; Libraries 2; Old Main Library

    Wayne State University; Buildings; Libraries 2; Old Main Library

    Circa 1950s. Interior image of Catalog Department room 264. Originally Central High School, Old Main is WSU’s place of origin and a now university icon. Malcomson and Higginbothan Architects, 1896, the stately Romanesque Revival composition is softened considerably by the buff-colored brick.

  • Wayne State University; Buildings; Libraries 2; Old Main Library

    Wayne State University; Buildings; Libraries 2; Old Main Library

    Circa 1950s. Interior image of Library from balcony. Originally Central High School, Old Main is WSU’s place of origin and a now university icon. Malcomson and Higginbothan Architects, 1896, the stately Romanesque Revival composition is softened considerably by the buff-colored brick.

  • Wayne State University; Buildings; Libraries 2; Old Main Library

    Wayne State University; Buildings; Libraries 2; Old Main Library

    Circa 1950s. Interior image of Social Science Reading room , room 300. Originally Central High School, Old Main is WSU’s place of origin and a now university icon. Malcomson and Higginbothan Architects, 1896, the stately Romanesque Revival composition is softened considerably by the buff-colored brick.