Women's Ensemble: Herbst
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Women's Ensemble: HerbstEntry/Object ID
1969.05.1789Description
Black Taffeta Jacket and Skirt. Material: textile. Size: Jacket 28" waist x 28" L. Skirt 27" waist x 40" L. (a) Description: black taffeta jacket with high, full collar. Gathered at waist into narrow midriff that releases into a gathered hip-length peplum. 4 button closure with belt that fastens to waist button. Long, shaped sleeves finished with wide cuffs. Jacket has a cream colored polished cotton lining and the shell has been underlined for warmth and body. (b) Matching skirt has soft released pleats.Context
Worn by Mrs. Elizabeth Bierman Herbst. 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. Goes with #1789 Skirt.Made/Created
Date made
circa 1905 - circa 1915Lexicon
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1789
1789.1