Contributed by Maine Historical Society
Description
A young child's ocelot fur collar by L.H. Schlosberg Furriers, located in Portland’s Trelawney Building on Congress Street. The collar was reportedly purchased directly from its maker, seamstress Sarah J. (Spinney) Durant (1880-1972) who worked for Schlosberg Furs for many years. The successful Schlosberg Furs operated in Portland between 1894-1991.
The collar is lined in pink silk with a plastic rhinestone clasp.
About This Item
- Title: Child's ocelot fur collar, Portland, ca. 1952
- Creator: L.H. Schlosberg Furriers
- Creation Date: circa 1952
- Subject Date: circa 1952
- Location: Portland, Cumberland County, ME
- Media: fur, silk, plastic
- Local Code: 2019.156
- Collection: Costume collection
- Object Type: Physical Object
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Maine Historical Society485 Congress Street, Portland, ME 04101
(207) 774-1822 x230
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