Name/Title
Suit, Women'sEntry/Object ID
1.90.90 a,bDescription
Mauve silk shantung skirt/jacket ensemble. Material: textile, metal Size: 15" W. x 45" L. Skirt/Jacket ensemble. (a) Jacket. Description: mauve silk shantung, loosely tailored, hip length, 3/4 length sleeves with rolled back cuffs, right and left front patch pocket - rolled lapels - right lapel has small decorative detail insert - closure down front with four mauve fabric covered buttons; tagged: "Betty Brief". (b) Skirt. Description: mauve silk shantung, mid-calf length straight cut design, closure with side zipper and one button.Context
Bierman Collection: Bernie Bierman was a football coach at the University of Minnesota for the Golden Gophers. Bernie Bierman was the grandson of a Waseca County pioneer, Heinrich F. Bierman. In 1855, Heinrich made a claim in sections 13, in Wilton and 18 in Otisco where he lived until December 22, 1882, when he was accidentally killed by a fall from a wagon. His wife and five children lived in Waseca after his death. Luella and Marguerite Herbst are the granddaughters of Mr. and Mrs. Heinrich Bierman, and the daughters of Mr. and Mrs. Adolph Herbst. Mrs. Herbst was Elizabeth Bierman. They also donated items from Mr. and Mrs. D.E. Perrin. Mrs. Perrin was Emma Bierman.Collection
Bierman CollectionCataloged By
paulineMade/Created
Date made
circa 1920Time Period
20th CenturyLexicon
Legacy Lexicon
Object Name
Suit, Women'sClass
Clothing, OuterwearCategory
Personal ArtifactsCreate Date
June 25, 1990Update Date
November 21, 2024