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Date: 1885-
Michigan; Cities. Birmingham History Streets . Southfield and Maple 1885 the date
Walter P. Reuther Library, Archives of Labor and Urban Affairs, Wayne State University
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Michigan; Cities. Birmingham History Streets . Southfield and Maple 1885 the date
Walter P. Reuther Library, Archives of Labor and Urban Affairs, Wayne State University
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Scripps, Family . History Rushville, Ill Locking N. on Congress St. About 1885 .
Walter P. Reuther Library, Archives of Labor and Urban Affairs, Wayne State University
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Michigan; Cities. Birmingham History Streets . Southfield and Maple 1885 the date
Walter P. Reuther Library, Archives of Labor and Urban Affairs, Wayne State University
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Bonnet, 1885-1895
This shape of bonnet is referred to as a "Poke" bonnet. Poke bonnets were popular in the late 18th to mid 19th century and are characterized by a flat crown and deep, projecting brim only in the front.The wide silk ribbon was likely onlydecorative and not used as a closure. There are remnants of an elastic strap stitched in to the hat lining. This elastic strap was encased in fabric and would have been worn under the chin, securing the hat on the wearers head. It was likely worn for formal after…
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Boy's Suit and Blouse, 1885-1900
According to the source of purchase, this conventional young boy's black knicker suit belonged to the Linsley Simpson family of Northford, Connecticut. Such Fauntleroy suits became popular after the publication of Frances Hodgson Burnett's "Little Lord Fauntleroy" in 1886. It is not likely that this blouse originally accompanied it - the knickers have buttonholes in the waistband for attaching a blouse waist, and this blouse has no buttons.
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Two Piece Silk Taffeta Girl's Outfit, about 1892
Two-piece outfit consisting of pleated skirt and jumper-style bodice with long-sleeved, tucked white cambric chemisette. Skirt and bodice of silk taffeta, printed blue with brown spots. Bodice stand collar, fall collar, cuffs and hem trimmed with machine lace. Opens center-back with 22 mother-of-pearl buttons. Skirt stiffened with buckram lining. Machine-sewn except for hand-stitched hem. Dressmaker made. This fashionable young lady's bodice and skirt is notable for its exquisite construction an…
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Girl's Dress, about 1885
This is a typical young girl's dress from the early 1880's, when light chambray was a very popular fabic choice for summer wear.
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Almanack for 1885
1885 edition of "Almanack for 1885" written by Kate Greenaway.
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The Bairns' annual for 1885-6
The electronic version of this item was provided by the Wayne State University Library System and is freely accessible through the Wayne State University Libraries Digital Collections.
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Dame Wiggins of Lee and her seven wonderful cats:: a humorous tale
Description based on print version record.
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Marigold garden
Description based on print version record.
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Merrie England: travels, descriptions, tales and historical sketches
The electronic version of this item was provided by the Wayne State University Library System and is freely accessible through the Wayne State University Libraries Digital Collections.
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Gertrude's diary: and The cube
The electronic version of this item was provided by the Wayne State University Library System and is freely accessible through the Wayne State University Libraries Digital Collections.
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Hector's inheritance: or, The boys of Smith Institute
The electronic version of this item was provided by the Wayne State University Library System and is freely accessible through the Wayne State University Libraries Digital Collections.
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The everlasting A B C and primer
Cover title.