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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 206 Collections and/or Records:

Lime Green Lace Caplet, circa 1934

 Item
Identifier: B178.02.0001.00004
Abstract

A lime green lace caplet. Accompanied a formal length overlay dress (B178.02.0001.00003) of the same material. The lime green lace caplet has two layers of lace in a fan-shaped half circle with a 2 inch collar. Originally belonged to Sara Isaacson Ettenson.

Dates: circa 1934

Lime Green Lace Dress, circa 1934

 Item
Identifier: B178.02.0001.00003
Abstract

A formal length lime green lace overlay dress. The dress is sleeveless and has a high neck. The gown has seven gores (triangular shaped gussets, or additions, of material intended to flare the skirt of the garment). The front has 15 ball-shaped lime green faille covered buttons and 15 green faille loops for attachments. Originally belonged to Sara Isaacson Ettenson.

Dates: circa 1934

Man's Satin Smoking Jacket, circa 1930

 Item
Identifier: B178.02.0004.00001
Abstract A man's dressing gown of gray, black and red silk in a jacquard weave. The ends of the red satin sash have gray and red satin braids with hanging tassels. The cuffed sleeves of the jacket have red lining. The right front has one pocket and three red silk covered buttons. The left front has two pockets and three button holes. There is a red satin lining around the neckline and a solid black acetate lining in the rest of the jacket. The manufacturer's label reads: ''Gano Downs Co. DENVER''....
Dates: circa 1930

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

Masonic Apron, circa 1919

 Item
Identifier: B173.01.0005.00001
Abstract

A Freemason's apron made of off-white kid leather with a cotton lining. An unevenly set strip of leather serves as the tie. Under the triangle flap on back, there is a Masonic Icon and the words: ''Presented by Denver Lodge No. 5; A.F. & A.M.; Denver, Col.; To brother Azriel Stein at his initiation; initiated Nov. 17, 1919; Passed; Raised.'' Masons (Freemasons) are members of a major fraternal organization. Originally belonged to Azriel Stein.

Dates: circa 1919

May Company Advertisement, 1920

 Item
Identifier: B091.01.0001.0002.00003
Abstract May Company advertisement for a sale on hats. The advertisement has drawings of two men with hats and is advertising the sale of the hats for $3.85. There is ink on the reverse of the card because this is an example of an ''advertising blotter.'' David May immigrated to Colorado from Bavaria and started his first clothing store in Leadville in 1887. Later David May opened branches of his store in Irwin, Central City and Denver, Colorado. David May was an active supporter of National Jewish...
Dates: 1920

Native American Student Alliance Pow-wow, 1998 April

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0092.0007.00001.00002
Abstract

Five individuals dressed in traditional dress performing a ceremonial dance for the University of Denver's Native American Student Alliance Pow-wow on the University of Denver campus in Denver, Colorado in April 1998.

Dates: 1998 April

Native American Student Alliance Pow-wow, 1998 April

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0092.0007.00002.00002
Abstract

People wearing traditional dress perform a dance for the Native American Student Alliance Pow-wow outside of Sturm Hall on the University of Denver's campus in Denver, Colorado in April 1998.

Dates: 1998 April

Navy Blue Plastic Hat with Plaid Polyester Ribbon, circa 1960

 Item
Identifier: B107.01.0001.00001
Abstract

A navy blue circular plastic ''straw'' hat that was meant to be worn on the back of the crown of the head. Four plaid taffeta bows in blue, navy, red and yellow surround three-quarters of the brim. The inside of the hat has plum colored grosgrain ribbon and black plasticized ''horsehair'' for pinning the hat to the head. The interior label reads: ''Milgrim.''

Dates: circa 1960

Olive Green Velvet Hat, circa 1960

 Item
Identifier: B178.01.0003.00003
Abstract

An olive green velvet hat with a base consisting of two circular wire frames that overlap. Each circular wire frame is covered with olive green knit. The base is covered with multiple olive green velvet strips that are tied in the center making them bow shaped. Over the hat structure is a large square of open weave tulle in a matching green that forms a veil over the face. The label reads: ''Hollywood Denver''. Originally belonged to Sara Isaacson Ettenson.

Dates: circa 1960