A down-filled cushion with an abstract flowing multi-colour floral design on beige linen (embroidery is satin stitch). The cushion has mauve piping on all four edges. This piece was handmade by Pearl Brewster Moore.
A down-filled cushion with an abstract flowing multi-colour floral design on beige linen (embroidery is satin stitch). The cushion has mauve piping on all four edges. This piece was handmade by Pearl Brewster Moore.
An electric table lamp with a vase-shaped base resting in a ring of wood. The base has a cream coloured crackle glaze. The white, possibly acetate, shade has a simple, flared shape (more recent - 1975?) and the bottom edge is finished with a braid trim.
An electric table lamp with a vase-shaped base resting in a ring of wood. The base has a cream coloured crackle glaze. The white, possibly acetate, shade has a simple, flared shape (more recent - 1975?) and the bottom edge is finished with a braid trim.
A costume jewelry tiara with an adjustable band. A filigree design along the front features scrolls and stars. The design is highlighted with stones of clear glass and pink glass. The three stars, one raised in the middle and two on either side of it, are decorated with inscribed scroll designs.…
A costume jewelry tiara with an adjustable band. A filigree design along the front features scrolls and stars. The design is highlighted with stones of clear glass and pink glass. The three stars, one raised in the middle and two on either side of it, are decorated with inscribed scroll designs. The two side stars have pink stones at their centre, and the middle star has six clear stones.
A large travelling case (a) of leather lined with satin. The lid secures with two latches that lock at the front. The leather carrying handle has a canvas cover which laces on. Inside the case there are several straps to hold implements and containers. The case contains: a hairbrush (b), a clot…
A large travelling case (a) of leather lined with satin. The lid secures with two latches that lock at the front. The leather carrying handle has a canvas cover which laces on. Inside the case there are several straps to hold implements and containers. The case contains: a hairbrush (b), a clothes brush (c), a shoe horn (d), a buttonhook (e), an oval bottle (f), two square bottles (g,h), and a key (i). All of the handles and bottle tops have orange stripes on a gold ground. All of the containers are marked “Germany”. The case is covered with a dark blue cloth cover made to fit, and this cover has an oval leather patch centred on the front with 'P.B.M.' in gold letters.
A pair of soft soled deerskin moccasins that tie with leather thongs at the ankle flap. Beadwork on the toe depicts two simple flowers and a border of beadwork following the line of the vamp.
A pair of soft soled deerskin moccasins that tie with leather thongs at the ankle flap. Beadwork on the toe depicts two simple flowers and a border of beadwork following the line of the vamp.
A pair of black leather riding boots, woman's size small, with tall shafts and a pull-on tab on the back of each one. The boots have low heels and a leather lining.
A pair of black leather riding boots, woman's size small, with tall shafts and a pull-on tab on the back of each one. The boots have low heels and a leather lining.
A pair of black leather lace up shoes with a pointed toe. There is a perforated pattern on the toe. The bottom is stamped “Made in Brazil” and “Genuine Leather Upper”
A pair of black leather lace up shoes with a pointed toe. There is a perforated pattern on the toe. The bottom is stamped “Made in Brazil” and “Genuine Leather Upper”
A headband woven on a bead loom with white beads forming a background with a pattern of green and orange diamonds. There is green and orange beaded trim along one edge. The band holds two feathers from a bald eagle(?) at the back.
A headband woven on a bead loom with white beads forming a background with a pattern of green and orange diamonds. There is green and orange beaded trim along one edge. The band holds two feathers from a bald eagle(?) at the back.
A completely beaded woman's vest with green fabric edging. The vest has front closure ties. The vest design is of four horizontal rows of stepped triangles in red and blue beads on a white background separated by horizontal bands formed by a series of small squares.
A completely beaded woman's vest with green fabric edging. The vest has front closure ties. The vest design is of four horizontal rows of stepped triangles in red and blue beads on a white background separated by horizontal bands formed by a series of small squares.