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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:

Black Velvet Hat, between 1951-1955

 Item
Identifier: B178.01.0002.00003
Abstract

A black velvet half-circle shaped hat. There are four black velvet ''leaves'' covered in black velvet. Each of the four ''leaves'' has braid trimming around their edges. Highly decorative tulle covers the hat from the center back and would cover the face to eye level. A large black velvet covered button is at the top center of the hat. The label inside states ''Miss Sally Victor New York.'' Originally belonged to Sara Isaacson Ettenson.

Dates: between 1951-1955

Black Velvet Hat, circa 1953

 Item
Identifier: B178.01.0003.00001
Abstract A soft brim wire framed black velvet hat. The center back has an additional piece of grosgrain ribbon rolled tightly and a small ornamental golden ball stitched into place on top of the roll of grosgrain. The lining of the hat is black taffeta and it has a black grosgrain ribbon hat band. The main interior label in front has: ''May D & F'' and the inside label in back reads: ''Union Made 129901 in USA 6.'' The second interior label in front reads: ''design by d. charles.'' Originally...
Dates: circa 1953

Black Velvet Hat with Bow, circa 1945

 Item
Identifier: B178.01.0002.00005
Abstract

A black velvet wire framed hat with open square tulle, from the center of the crown to the back, covering three-quarters of the hat. There is a long piece of velvet ribbon coming from center front of the hat. There is a black velvet bow mounted on stiffened felt on the back. The hat has a hatpin. Inside label readss: ''Reggi of Wilshire''. Originally belonged to Sara Isaacson Ettenson.

Dates: circa 1945

Black Velvet Hat with Flowers, circa 1948

 Item
Identifier: B178.01.0002.00002
Abstract

A black velvet wire framed hat with large black open square tulle to cover the face. Beneath two black velvet strips are eight half circle flower petals made from black velvet mounted on stiffened felt, then cut into shape. The hatpin has a black glass square on the end. A black band on the inside rim has a small white daisy in the center of the band. Inside the hat is blue tulle overlay. Originally belonged to Sara Isaacson Ettenson.

Dates: circa 1948

Blue Feather Hat, between 1959-1963

 Item
Identifier: B178.01.0002.00004
Abstract

A navy blue felt hat covered with navy blue feathers held in place by thin navy blue tulle. The front of the hat has a smaller weave blue tulle that would cover the entirety of the face down to the nose. The inside has navy grosgrain ribbon binding. The main inside label reads: ''Luci Puci'' and the second label gives the size as: ''22 1/2''. The inside is also stamped with: ''Made in Italy''. Originally belonged to Sara Isaacson Ettenson.

Dates: between 1959-1963

Blue Tulle Hat with Velvet Bow, circa 1960

 Item
Identifier: B199.05.0016.00001
Abstract

A round, midnight blue classic whimsy hat, made completely of heavy blue netting. A flat blue velvet 'X' bow is sewn to the crown of the hat with small velvet leaves and dots scattered across the rest of the hat, accented with blue square wooden beads. No label. The hat is 34 cm in diameter while the bow is 13 cm x 14 cm.

Dates: circa 1960

Bow Shaped Lapel Pin with Rhinestones, between 1920-1960

 Item
Identifier: B107.01.0003.00001
Abstract

A bow shaped lapel pin with a large blue simulated topaz in the center with a pink and crystal rhinestone inset. Originally belonged to Anna F. Ginsberg Hayutin.

Dates: between 1920-1960

Box 1, circa 1900-1905

 File — Box B106.01.0001: Series B106.01 [Barcode: U186020736223]
Identifier: B106.01.0001
Abstract

Contains Flora Anfenger Hornbein (maiden name Flora Anfenger)'s wedding dress and corset.

Dates: circa 1900-1905

Box 3: Shirts, 1990-1993

 File — Box D038.0003: Series D038.03 [Barcode: U186022650148]
Identifier: D038.03.0003
Abstract

This box contains (3) cotton tank tops promoting Colorado Dance Alliance. The tank tops are pink (1993), white, and black (May 1990).

Dates: 1990-1993

Box 4: Collars and Jewelry

 File — Box B458.01.01.0004: Series B458.01 [Barcode: U186023306271]
Identifier: B458.01.01.0004
Abstract

This box contains accessories of Dolly Grey and the jewelry of both Dolly Grey and Bert Byron. The accessories include four [4] collars and two [2] pairs of gloves. The jewelry includes a brass clasp, a rhinestone clasp, a tie clasp with the letter "B", a square gold pin with initials "B.B.", and a round clasp with initials "B.B."

Dates: 1908-1920