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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 122 Collections and/or Records:

Box 407: Flower Girl Dresses

 File — Box M123.0407: Series M123.09 [Barcode: U186024471728]
Identifier: M123.09.0407
Abstract

This box contains (2) CCOHA flower girl dress that were not accompanied with any dates or donors. Dress one is an ivory dress with a floral overlay and a large bow on the back. Dress two is a white dress with cap sleeves, a blue flower overlay, and a blue sash. Dress three is stained and no longer white.

Dates: 1932-2015
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / M123, Central City Opera House Association Records / Flower Girls

Brown Felt Hat with Silk Ribbon and Bow, circa 1950

 Item
Identifier: B107.01.0001.00004
Abstract

A caramel brown felt sailor hat with a circular wire brim. On the outside of the brim, there is a brown velvet ribbon, and the front has a small brown velvet bow. The inside of the hat is stamped with a white crest with a lion; inside and around the crest reads: ''fur felt body by Mallory''. Inside the brim is brown grosgrain ribbon with a label affixed reading: ''Kate Ferretti Denver''.

Dates: circa 1950
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / B107, Anna Ginsberg Hayutin Textiles and Other Material / Personal Accessories / Box 1

Brown Leather Folding Wallet, circa 1910

 Item
Identifier: B173.01.0007.00002
Abstract

A center-folding man's wallet with internal coin compartment and a silver frame and clasp. There is a narrow compartment for cards. Additionally, there is a pocket with a gusset (opening fold) and a flap to close this compartment. Originally belonged to Robert Lazar Miller.

Dates: circa 1910
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / B173, Irene Miller Stein Family Objects, Artwork, and Other Material / Material Culture / Box 7

Burgundy Velvet Hat, circa 1960

 Item
Identifier: B178.01.0003.00002
Abstract

A woman's rust colored velvet pillbox style hat. The outside of the hat is gathered velvet in long strips which are woven around the first layer of velvet. The top is a separate piece of gathered velvet. Originally belonged to Sara Isaacson Ettenson.

Dates: circa 1960
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / B178, Ettenson Family Clothing and Hats / Ettenson Hats / Box 3

Buttercream Colored Taffeta Bodice, circa 1885

 Item — Box B148.01.0007: Series B148.01 [Barcode: U186020736508]
Identifier: B148.01.0007
Abstract A two-piece taffeta skirt and bodice. The bodice is made from buttercream colored taffeta matching the skirt. However, the sleeves are made from a like colored fabric, but not of the same jacquard (woven print). The bodice is slightly V-necked and closes front-center. Two layers of lace (matches the lace used in the skirt) trim the neck, the cuffs, the bottom of the bodice and the gussets on the sleeves. The center back bodice has four metal hoops for attaching the skirt and four finished...
Dates: circa 1885
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / B148, Frances Wisebart Jacobs Clothing and Papers / Material Culture

Buttercream Colored Taffeta Skirt, circa 1885

 Item — Box B148.01.0002: Series B148.01 [Barcode: U186023259149]
Identifier: B148.01.0002
Abstract A two-piece taffeta skirt and bodice. Skirt consisting of a buttercream colored taffeta overskirt with underskirt. The jacquard print has vertical stripes of left and right facing flowers with stems that run the length of the fabric. The lower edge of the overskirt has tabs that come to points. The tabs are trimmed with buttercream colored piping and lined with taffeta that matches the skirt. The purpose of the tabs is to add weight to the points and made them less likely to flip or flutter....
Dates: circa 1885
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / B148, Frances Wisebart Jacobs Clothing and Papers / Material Culture

Cat Lapel Pin, between 1950-1960

 Item
Identifier: B107.01.0003.00002
Abstract

A cat shaped lapel pin with a circular mother-of-pearl body and pearl eyes. Originally belonged to Anna F. Ginsberg Hayutin.

Dates: between 1950-1960
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / B107, Anna Ginsberg Hayutin Textiles and Other Material / Personal Accessories / Box 3

Central City Material & Photos of Material

 File
Identifier: M123.03.0076.0013
Abstract

This folder contains photographs of Central City Material and photos of material.

Dates: 1950-1969
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / M123, Central City Opera House Association Records / Photographs / Box 76: Productions and Events, Elixir of Love-Central City Material

Change Purse, circa 1910

 Item
Identifier: B173.01.0007.00003
Abstract

A coin purse for a man or a woman made from scored black leather with silver clasp at top. Originally belonged to Robert Lazar Miller.

Dates: circa 1910
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / B173, Irene Miller Stein Family Objects, Artwork, and Other Material / Material Culture / Box 7

Child's Pink Silk Slip, between 1923-1925

 Item
Identifier: B211.01.0001.00002
Abstract

A child's pink silk slip with white lace trim at sleeves and neck. Originally worn by Norma Peterman.

Dates: between 1923-1925
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / B211, Norma Peterman Material Culture and Papers / Clothing / Box 1

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