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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:

Students - Dorm PJ Party, bulk: between 1965-1995

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0090.0004.00001
Abstract

Two students pose for a picture in the University of Denver Student Dorm PJ Party, in Denver, Colorado.

Dates: Majority of material found within between 1965-1995

Students in front of Margery Reed Hall, between 1970-1979

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0129.0011.00001
Abstract

Seven students posing for a photograph with the Margery Reed statue in front of the Margery Reed building on the University of Denver campus in Denver, Colorado.

Dates: between 1970-1979

Students - Picnic, circa 1985

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0132.0002.00001
Abstract

A student holding a plate of food at a buffet at the student picnic at the University of Denver in Denver, Colorado.

Dates: circa 1985

Students Playing Bridge, 1954

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0129.0005.00006
Abstract

Students playing bridge on the lawn behind the Student Union on the University of Denver campus in Denver, Colorado.

Dates: 1954

Students - Tintype, 1885 July

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0096.0035.00001
Abstract

Two students posing for a portrait photograph for the University of Denver in Denver, Colorado.

Dates: 1885 July

Subseries: Clothing and Accessories

 Sub-Series
Identifier: B458.01.01
Abstract

This sub-series contains the clothing items from both Bert Byron and Dolly Grey. Grey's clothing items include her furt coat and matching muff, two pairs of gloves, a pearl collar, and fur collars. Byron's clothing items include a black three piece suit and a black cape.

Dates: 1908-1920

Tan Velveteen Dress, circa 1927

 Item
Identifier: B178.02.0006.00002
Abstract A tan velveteen formal length dress hand-stitched together. This view shows the front of the dress. There are layers of gold sequins and gold beads in a curved/arched design. The front neck velvet drape has a round velvet covered weight that hangs on the inside of the gown to keep the drape in place. The dress has a plunging back. The underdress is a peach colored rayon shift with thin straps. The overdress is attached to the underdress at the waist. Originally belonged to Sara Isaacson...
Dates: circa 1927

Textiles, 1990-1993

 Series
Identifier: D038.03
Scope and Contents

This series contains t-shirts.

Dates: 1990-1993

The May Company/David May, 1952-1979

 File
Identifier: B112.03.0001.0010
Abstract

File contains a history/biography by M.A. student Byron Bronstein on ''The Gladiator of Low Prices: the Saga of David May in Early Colorado'' from Spring 1979. File also contains a "Special Edition of the Mayfare" entitled "The May Co. Celebrates Sevelty-Five Years of Progress. 1877 - 1952".

The May Company was founded by David May in 1877.

Dates: 1952-1979

Turtle Lapel Pin, between 1950-1960

 Item
Identifier: B107.01.0003.00006
Abstract

Turtle shaped lapel pin with rhinestone inset to form the shell. Originally belonged to Anna F. Ginsberg Hayutin.

Dates: between 1950-1960