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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:

Wedding Gown, between 1911-1914

 Item
Identifier: B124.01.0001.00001
Abstract The underdress is made from fine pink cotton and has three-quarter length sleeves covered in an ultra-fine silk chiffon. The lace overdress has lace appliqué leaves and flowers, (some have set rhinestones), as well as lace cutwork. A lace covered pinkwaist-cincher is in the center front. A long weighted tassel hangs from a multi-layered peach silk chiffon flower. Most of the lace floral and leaf design is toward the lower edge of the dress. An additional drape of more elaborate lace sweeps...
Dates: between 1911-1914
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / B124, Bessie Wedgle Wedding Dress / Material Culture / Box 1

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
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / B249, Sophie Peterman Wedding Dress / Wedding Dress / Box 1

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
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / B107, Anna Ginsberg Hayutin Textiles and Other Material / Personal Accessories / Box 6

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
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / B107, Anna Ginsberg Hayutin Textiles and Other Material / Personal Accessories / Box 6

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
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / B173, Irene Miller Stein Family Objects, Artwork, and Other Material / Material Culture / Box 4

Women's Week, September 1957

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0129.0005.00004
Abstract

Rosemary Steckel showcasing an outfit ona runway in the Women's Week fashion show for the University of Denver in Denver, Colorado.

Dates: September 1957
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / U201, University of Denver Historical Photograph Collection / Photographs, Subject Files / Box 129 / Students 1950-59

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