Women; Department stores; Clothing and dress; Hats; Millinery; Household linens; United States--New York (State)--New York--Brooklyn
Text,"Beg to announce the opening of their Millinery Department of March 15th and 16th for the Spring season, with an unusual assortment of Paris models from all leading Modistes, including large, medium and small hats."
Paul is now in Paris after sailing across the English Channel into Oostend, Belgium. He writes this note on stationary from the Hotel Montana (still in existence). He describes the beautiful town of Oostend and plans to visit the Parisian...
Catalogue from the December 1926 exhibition of works by John Duncan Fergusson. Forward by Charles MacArthur. Title from cover. Includes 3 black and white plates. See Copy 2 for sale prices.
Catalogue from the December 1926 exhibition of works by John Duncan Fergusson. Forward by Charles MacArthur. Includes 3 black and white plates. Handwritten note on Page 1: "Catalogue given to WMAA by A. Kraushaar, 1952." Copy also includes sale...
Flowers; Stores, Retail; Dressmaking - Patterns; Women; Sewing machines; Clothing and dress; United States--New York (State)--New York--Brooklyn
Illustration of flowers surrounding text with black background. Verso side: text,"Important to Ladies. Side platting done by the latest improved machines, with and without space.."
Women; Department stores; Clothing and dress; Hats; Millinery; Household linens; United States--New York (State)--New York--Brooklyn
Illustration of portrait of woman facing left and wearing hat with feather plume. Verso side: text,"Beg to announce the opening of their Millinery Department of March 15th and 16th for the Spring season, with an unusual assortment of Paris models...
Women; Department stores; Hats; Clothing and dress; Flowers; Millinery; United States--New York (State)--New York--Brooklyn
Illustration of portrait of three woman talking together intently. Women are carrying fruit basket, flowers, holly and possibly grocery basket. Women are dressed differently. Two are wearing hats and one is wearing jacket with a fur trimmed hood.
Paul writes to his sister that he has seen their friend Bernie Abraham and everyone at the front is doing well. Paul describes his last night in Paris and being moved by the beauty of the exposition, the lights, and the Seine.
Jim discusses reading material with his brother. Gives Ring an update on the current politics of Spain. Discusses the Communists and the Radical Socialists, who are anti-fascist but seem not to be pro-Popular Front. He discusses the government of...
James relates the story of his tooth abscess. He concerned about the dental bill and is prepared to put up a fight if he is overcharged; he will visit the dentist for his twentieth follow-up. He discusses having a bout of eczema, which has cleared...
James writes to his mother explaining his new appearance: tan skin, shorter hair, slimmer. He will be sending this letter through Joe North of the Daily Worker who will send it air mail from Barcelona to Paris.
Telegraph to Jim's' mother asking her to cable Herbert Mathews at the Hotel Majestic in Barcelona if she hears where Jim is being held. Says that Delvayo will arrange an exchange repatriation. Tells her not to worry.
Missing in action; War casualties; Memorabilia; Photographs; Veterans' organizations; Veterans;
Copy of letter. Sheean discusses going through Jim's things after his death, destroying his papers, but keeping passport photos for himself, Walter Kerr, and Mrs. Lardner, for when she is ready. He has also doled about Jim's clothing and food to...
