Negroes; Miscellaneous.

Walter P. Reuther Library, Archives of Labor and Urban Affairs, Wayne State University

Negroes; Miscellaneous.

Walter P. Reuther Library, Archives of Labor and Urban Affairs, Wayne State University

Negroes; Miscellaneous.

Walter P. Reuther Library, Archives of Labor and Urban Affairs, Wayne State University

Negroes; Miscellaneous.

Walter P. Reuther Library, Archives of Labor and Urban Affairs, Wayne State University

Negroes; Miscellaneous.

Walter P. Reuther Library, Archives of Labor and Urban Affairs, Wayne State University

Negroes; Miscellaneous.

Walter P. Reuther Library, Archives of Labor and Urban Affairs, Wayne State University

Negroes; Miscellaneous.

Walter P. Reuther Library, Archives of Labor and Urban Affairs, Wayne State University

Negroes; Miscellaneous.

Walter P. Reuther Library, Archives of Labor and Urban Affairs, Wayne State University

Negroes; Miscellaneous.

Walter P. Reuther Library, Archives of Labor and Urban Affairs, Wayne State University

Negroes; Miscellaneous.

Walter P. Reuther Library, Archives of Labor and Urban Affairs, Wayne State University

Trousers, about 1810-1820

Bonnet, 1825-1875

Nightcap, about 1865

According to the donor, the nightcap was made by Sarah Quigley for her wedding night about 1865. Unfortunately, after completing the nightcap, Sarah Quiqley discoverd that it was too small to wear.

Bonnet, about 1800

Dress, 1840-1855

According to the donor, this dress belonged to Geraldine McMaster Cole, who died near Cato, New York in 1860. It has a simple one piece back and a simple work sleeve. The sleeve is shirred at the seam but is straight rather than curved, indicating an 1840-1855 date. The bodice was probably originally pointed at the center front, and is now straight cut. At its current position, the waistline is quite short-waisted - might this have been used as a maternity dress, or in the late 1830s? The full s…

Frock Coat, about 1830-1850

Plain yet attractive frock coat, probably used for some special occassion in a rural community.

Trousers, about 1810-1830