Man's chauffeur's uniform greatcoat of black wool with black astrakhan (3 day old lamb) fur collar. The full-length overcoat is double-breasted, with long sleeves and a flap pocket at each hip. Torso lined in heavy brown muton. Maker's label inside pocket, part printed, part filled in by hand: "Lexington / National Tailoring Co., Inc / Better quality uniforms / 851 Lexington Ave., N.Y. / Name: John Forsythe / Date: 10/31/34 No.: 9622" NRA "Blue Eagle" label inside pocket Stamped on inner side of lining: "Taskinlamb"

close-up detail showing brushwork

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Skimmer hat of straw and silk. The skimmer, or boater style hat has a low woven straw crown with flat top. Around the crown is a matching woven straw ribbon edged in brown silk, with a bow at back. The wide, flat brim is of woven straw, covered with brown silk matching the trimming of the band on the crown. The silk covering is quilted in a pattern of concentric bands with running wavy lines. The crown and underside of the brim are unlined, with a black grosgrain ribbon inner hatband at base of crown. Extending from the inner hatband are two panels of brown silk, forming a chin-strap with black cord knot fastener. A small "F" is stitched to inner hatband to indicate the front of the hat. Maker's label sewn to inner hatband: "Paris / Maynor Hats / New York".

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The outdoor sculpture depicts two figures very different in scale. A seated male wraps his arms around his legs while a smaller figure stands in front with one outstretched arm holding the knee of the seated figure.

The rear view of the sculpture shows the back of the seated nude man. His hands appear to be wrapped around his neck. The figure sits on a pedestal.

The sculpture depicts a seated male winged figure and in front of him are two small figures with outstretched arms who appear to emerge from a split skull.

The sculpture depicts many figures, small and large. A large aged figure on hands and knees shelters several small standing figures. Other figures, in the larger scale, flank the head of the aged figure.

The head of the large figure on the right end of the sculpture is shown in this detail.

Painting entitled Housing Development.

The architectural relief depicts a man holding a set of calipers above the text, Wisdom and Knowledge Shall be the Stability of the Times. The Art Deco style is reflected in the angular body of the man as well as his long and geometric beard, the crown on his head and the cloud shapes behind the man.

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Dress of gold metallic silk. Sleeveless; full-length; the hem curves up gently in front; slim silhouette; high neckline in front which drops to the waist in back; a red velvet sash starts at the back shoulder and drops to the waist where it forms a bow and hangs down to the hem.

Square and floral printed green silk daytime dress; short-sleeved; triangle cutouts on collar

Evening dress of pink pearl-tone heavy silk crepe; draped; left side has a narrow shoulder strap; right side has the drape rolled and stitched onto the shoulder strap; full-length; the drape wraps around the hips of the dress and snaps onto the dress at the waistline; snaps closing the dress are hidden under drape; the right side of the hem flows up into the roll on the right shoulder. Label on front side seam: A Registered Original Design with Fashion Originators Guild Label above snaps: 370NM371/ muted pink full-length evening gown/ Neiman-Marcus/ Designer: unknown.

A) Evening dress of off white crepe. Shirring at bustline; fitted waist; shirring at front hip; sheer pleated chiffon at front and back. B) Cape of off white chiffon with white fur trim.

Jumper of knitted tan cotton yarn. Scoop neck. Empire elastic waist; Ribbon belt woven through waist line. 2 1/2" straps that tie at shoulders. Below-knee length. No label

Ceremonial Skirt of ochre-orange cotton with purple stripes and metallic thread. One piece of fabric sew into a floor-length tube, with tripes running horizontally. Textile created on a backstrap loom, design motifs hand embroidered with couched metallic threads, with decorative band of densely-embroidered geometric motifs at the bottom hem.

Man's Pantalones (Pants). Handwoven back strap loomed in cotton. White with purple stripes about 1/2" wide. Hand embroidered cotton design motifs at lower leg. Hand-stitched construction.

..Ski suit of grey-blue gaberdine wool. a) Jacket. Single breasted with notched lapel; waist length; fitted. Closure of three silver buttons and bound buttonholes. Side welt pockets with flaps and closure of smaller matching silver button. Long sleeves with half band and non-functioning matching silver button; extra matching button on back of sleeve as trim (right sleeve button missing). Lined with white cotton in Delft blue inspired print. b) Pants. Wide legs with knitted cuffs. High waisted; belt loops on waistband and adjustable tabs with buckles below waistband at sides. Left side closure of three silver buttons and matching button on waistband tab; bound buttonholes. Diagonal side welt pockets with narrow flaps and closure of smaller matching silver button and bound buttonhole. Waistband backed in white cotton in Delft blue print matching lining of jacket.