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:
Wedding Gown with Waist Drape, between 1915-1920
Item
Identifier: B249.01.0001.00001
Abstract
A wedding gown with a waist drape. The bodice has three layers: bottom layer consists of ornate copper threads on ivory satin fabric (originally part of another garment made approximately ten years earlier); the middle layer is silk, and the top layer is silk jacquard. From the waist down, there are two layers: bottom layer is a fine thin silk underlay and the top layer is an off-white silk jacquard overdress. There are capped chiffon sleeves and a cotton petersham waistband that also serves...
Dates:
between 1915-1920
White Cotton Bengaline Collar, between 1912-1920
Item
Identifier: B107.01.0006.00042
Abstract
White cotton Bengaline collar consisting of small circular cutwork. The edges have a scalloped finish using stem and satin stitches. Handmade by Anna F. Ginsberg Hayutin.
Dates:
between 1912-1920
White Cotton Bengaline Sleeve Cuff, between 1912-1920
Item
Identifier: B107.01.0006.00043
Abstract
White cotton Bengaline sleeve cuff consisting of small circular cutwork. The edges have a scalloped finish using stem and satin stitches. Handmade by Anna F. Ginsberg Hayutin.
Dates:
between 1912-1920
Woman's Black Compact Case, circa 1915
Item
Identifier: B173.01.0004.00001
Abstract
A woman's black faille make-up case with belt loop and square make-up compact. A triangular cutout in the center top of the case allows visibility of a rhinestone ornament on the make-up compact that fits inside. This view shows the front of the make-up case and the rhinestone ornament on the make-up compact. Originally belonged to Irene Stein.
Dates:
circa 1915