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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:

Programs and Events, 1928 - 2023

 Series
Identifier: B094.06
Scope and Contents Series 6 consists of National Council of Jewish Women program and event materials, including invitations, fliers, brochures, and programs that provide information about NCJW activities, their dates and locations, and the ways in which they were promoted. Additional materials contained within this series include Denver Section calendars, a powerpoint slide deck produced by the Colorado Section, two national convention speeches, as well as scripts and costumes from the Denver Section's...
Dates: 1928 - 2023

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

Rilling Athletic Club, 1946

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0092.0031.00001
Abstract

Left to right: Josephine Lynch, Carlson, unknown, Ruth Drumm [illegible], Mrs. Gursuch, Mrs. Girault, Mrs. Nelzer, with arms hooked, dressed in different costumes in the University of Denver's gymnasium, for the Rilling Athletic Club.

Dates: 1946

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