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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 124 Collections and/or Records:

Purple Velvet Hat, circa 1956

 Item
Identifier: B107.01.0001.00002
Abstract

The hat features a circular center with petal shapes going outward. The entire outside of the hat is purple velvet that is wired at the edge and has been manipulated into a shape referred to as ''wired wings''. The inside has light blue taffeta over buckram and a light blue grosgrain ribbon hat band. The interior label reads: ''Kate Ferretti Denver''. From the top view, the hat is meant to resemble a daisy.

Dates: circa 1956

Rearing Horse Lapel Pin, between 1950-1960

 Item
Identifier: B107.01.0003.00004
Abstract

Lapel pin shaped like a rearing horse with rhinestones inset into the eyes, hooves, body and mane. Originally belonged to Anna F. Ginsberg Hayutin.

Dates: between 1950-1960

Samuel Winston Fashion Show 1961, 1961

 File
Identifier: M123.03.0076.0009
Abstract This folder contains news paper clippings, documents and invitations from the 1961 fashion show in Central City, Colorado featuring the fashion from designer Samuel Winston. Invitation reads, "The Fashion Show committee of the Central City Oprea House Association invites you to attend an exclusive presentation of the entire 1961. Fall and Winter Collection of Samuel Winston, Inc. Wednesday, August 16, 1961 Central City Opera House. Luncheon, tller House, 12:30. $6.50 per person including...
Dates: 1961

Second Clothing Ration Card, between 1940-1945

 Item
Identifier: B333.02.0001.0002.00021
Abstract

Clothing ration card issued to Marie Loewenstein. The front cover is filled out by hand with Marie's name and address. The rest of the covers explains the legalities of the ration book, the assessment for substances, and the value of the goods. The inside of the card lists types of clothing and what they are worth. Around the edge are ration tabs some with Roman numerals and some with valid from dates. Most of these tabs are missing.

Dates: between 1940-1945

Second Clothing Ration Card, between 1940-1945

 Item
Identifier: B333.02.0001.0002.00022
Abstract

Clothing ration card issued to Karin Steinberg. The front cover is filled out by hand with Karin's name and address. The rest of the covers explains the legalities of the ration book, the assessment for substances, and the value of the goods. The inside of the card lists types of clothing and what they are worth. Around the edge are ration tabs some with Roman numerals and some with valid from dates. Most of these tabs are missing.

Dates: between 1940-1945

Series One: Material Culture, 1908-1920

 Series
Identifier: B458.01
Abstract

This series includes Bert Byron and Dolly Grey's Jewelry, a Forehand and Wadsworth revolver, as well as clothing items from both Bert Byron and Dolly Grey.

Dates: 1908-1920

Shriner Fez, circa 1920

 Item
Identifier: B173.01.0006.00001
Abstract A burgundy wool felt hat with a black tassel. Metal coils spell ''El Jebel'' on the front. There is a gold sword under the letters and a crescent with a star under the sword. A gold colored metal King Tut head hangs from sword. There is a small plastic imitation garnet in the center of the star. Cotton burgundy fabric sewn inside the hat has a crest and printed in black ink: ''Appel-Zlzka; Denver, Colo''. The Shriners are a fraternal organization that raise money for the treatment of...
Dates: circa 1920

Silk Bed Jacket, circa1910

 Item
Identifier: B178.02.0001.00002
Abstract An eggshell colored silk embroidered bed jacket with a thin inner lining of silk georgette. This view shows the front of the jacket. Kimono style panels are hand-stitched together and form wide sleeves with cuffs. There are purple, pink, and white silk embroidered flowers and green leaves on the sleeves and back. There are also purple and white silk embroidered butterflies on top of the front panel on each shoulder and on the middle of the back panel. The inside back has a white label with...
Dates: circa1910

Silk Child's Dress With Roses, between 1923-1925

 Item
Identifier: B211.01.0001.00001
Abstract

A pink silk child's dress with off-white lace trim at sleeves and bottom hem. A modified chain stitch embroidery in off-white is at hem and then is repeated above the hem. There is sky blue cotton smocking at the chest in front and back and blue cotton flower embroidery on the front left and right There are eight pink silk roses attached by stitching above bottom hem and two bright pink silk ribbon bows at neck that hide two small metal snaps that close the garment at the neck.

Dates: between 1923-1925