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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:

Box 5, late 1940s-early 1950s

 File — Box B118.01.0005: Series B118.01 [Barcode: U186020741715]
Identifier: B118.01.0005
Scope and Contents

1) Dark Blue satin blend cap with "Steck" Embroidered in white across front. Patricia "Patti" Roseman Rettinberg attended Steck in the late 1940's-early 1950s and the cap belonged to her.

Dates: late 1940s-early 1950s

Box 5: Assuit shawl, c. 1920

 File — Box B458.01.01.0007: Series B458.01 [Barcode: U186023306166]
Identifier: B458.01.01.0005
Abstract

Box contains Dolly Grey's Assuit shawl. Assuit shawls are a textile marrying mesh with small strips of metal.

Dates: c. 1920

Box 6: Suit, Cape, Fur Coat

 File — Box B458.01.01.0006: Series B458.01 [Barcode: U186023306182]
Identifier: B458.01.01.0006
Abstract

Box contains Bert Byron's black three piece suit with matching cape and Dolly Grey's brown fur coat with matching muff.

Dates: 1908-1920

Box 12, 1900-1993

 File — Box B097.01.0012: Series B097.01 [Barcode: U186022111461]
Identifier: B097.01.0012
Abstract

(1) framed photo of Denver Street James Hotel, future site of first Fashion Bar store (c. 1900); (1) framed photo portrait of Jack Levy (c. 1970).

Dates: 1900-1993

Box 12 - Costumes, undated

 File — Box B094.06.0012: Series B094.06 [Barcode: U186023306425]
Identifier: B094.06.0012
Abstract

Box contains one [1] wooden and felt puppet, one [1] black costume cape, one [1] orange pumpkin costume, all of which were used in NCJW's traveling theater productions.

Dates: undated

Box 13, 1938-1993

 File — Box B097.0013: Series B097.01 [Barcode: U186020759302]
Identifier: B097.01.0013
Abstract

(1) framed photo of Fashion Bar store front; (1) bound ledger of cash receipts and disbursements; (1) framed photo of Levy hometown in Germany; Fashion Bar shopping center plan; (4) loose black and white photos of Levys; (1) stencil portrait of Hannah Levy.

Dates: 1938-1993

Box 36, circa 1950-2000

 File — Box B360.05.0036: Series B360.05 [Barcode: U186023258745]
Identifier: B360.05.0036
Abstract

Memorabilia box containing a T-Shirt, button and medal from 1993 "Celebrate!" convention; two notepads, button, foam visor and lapel pin with AMC logo; Shriners Hospital Bosten necktie, dark blue with reperating pattern of world surrounded by childdren holding hands; wooden gavel with metal palte engraved "AMC Guild"; and JCRS corporate seal in vinyl bag.

Dates: circa 1950-2000

Box 60: Clothing Accessories

 File — Box D096.0060: Series D096.01 [Barcode: U186020741634]
Identifier: D096.01.0060
Abstract

This box contains two belts, a pair of red women's flats (shoes), several large beltbuckles, decorated and/or colorful ladies hair bows, and a few men's ties and bolo ties.

Dates: 1850-2007

Box 69: Petticoats

 File — Box D096.0069: Series D096.01 [Barcode: U186023288978]
Identifier: D096.01.0069
Abstract

This box contains several petticoats for square dancing, most donated by Mrs. Vin Schaeffer of New Jersey.

Dates: 1850-2007

Box 91: Square Dance Costumes

 File — Box D096.0091: Series D096.01 [Barcode: U186023289291]
Identifier: D096.01.0091
Abstract

This box contains (1) tan t-shirt with blue and green square dancing figures on it, (1) blue and white overdress, (1) white peasant blouse in eyelet cotton, (1) dark blue apron, (1) navy skirt with green and black leaves embroidered, (1) green jacket with gold buttons and navy blue trimming.

Dates: 1850-2007