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Clothing and dress

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Scope Note: Here are entered works on the utilitarian aspects of clothing, including works on how to dress. Works on clothing treated as an artistic object, as well as works on clothing created for the stage, screen, or special events, are entered under [Costume.]

Found in 6 Collections and/or Records:

Box 1, circa 1900-1905

 File — Box B106.01.0001: Series B106.01 [Barcode: U186020736223]
Identifier: B106.01.0001
Abstract

Contains Flora Anfenger Hornbein (maiden name Flora Anfenger)'s wedding dress and corset.

Dates: circa 1900-1905

Corset, circa 1900

 Item
Identifier: B106.01.0001.00002
Abstract

A single layer corset made from two pieces of cotton muslin and ten bones finished with twill tape to provide support for the corset frame. Satin ribbon and eyelet lace is stitched over the outside of the cotton muslin. This view shows the outside of the corset and the back lacing. Originally belonged to Flora Anfenger.

Dates: circa 1900

Flora Anfenger's Corset, between 1990-2000

 Item
Identifier: B063.08.0064.00034
Abstract

Corset belonging to Flora Anfenger Hornbein propped up on a chair.

Dates: between 1990-2000

Flora Anfenger's Corset and Bloomers, between 1990-2000

 Item
Identifier: B063.08.0064.00035
Abstract

Corset and bloomers belonging to Flora Anfenger Hornbein propped up on a chair.

Dates: between 1990-2000

Marjorie Hornbein with Flora Anfenger's Corset, between 1990-2000

 Item
Identifier: B063.08.0064.00036
Abstract

Marjorie Hornbein holding Flora Anfenger Hornbein's corset around herself.

Dates: between 1990-2000

Skirt Knickers, circa 1905

 Item
Identifier: B106.01.0004.00001
Abstract

Ivory cotton muslin skirt knickers with lace stitching two inches from the bottom of each leg and an ivory cotton drawstring around the waist. The garment is gathered at the knee for fullness under a skirt. A blue and white striped label ironed on inside back of garment states: ''90L92.'' Originally belonged to Flora Anfenger Hornbein.

Dates: circa 1905