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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:

Grey and Byron Collection

 Collection
Identifier: B458
Abstract The Grey and Byron collection contains a variety of materials from the traveling Vaudeville pair, Dolly Grey and Bert Byron. Types of materials include clothing, accessories, jewelry, handgun, bullets, photographs, newspaper clippings, membership certificates, property documents, death certificates, scripts, poems, notes, short stories, sheet music, lyrics, general ledgers, pocket calendars, travel albums, and photo albums. Individuals included in this collection include Dolly Grey, Bert...
Dates: 1885 - 1964
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / Grey and Byron Collection

Hand-carved Ivory Fan, between 1937-1941

 Item
Identifier: B211.01.0002.0002.00001
Abstract A hand carved, ivory fan held together at the base with a copper D-shaped ring that has two mother-of-pearl circular studs at the outer edge of each side. Each of the interior fan supports are carved on one side. The fan fabric is white silk organza with white appliquéd lace on the top side of fabric. The lace appliqués are of flowers and bows and there are three painted floral scenes between the lace work. Within the painted and lace work floral patterns are silver sequins in differing...
Dates: between 1937-1941
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / B211, Norma Peterman Material Culture and Papers / Clothing / Box 2 / Folder 2

Hand-Embroidered Silk Handkerchief, between 1912-1920

 Item
Identifier: B107.01.0004.00001
Abstract

Purple and white pansies with green leaves embroidered on the entire border of a square silk chiffon handkerchief. A small flower design is embroidered throughout the center of the handkerchief.This handkerchief was 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 4

Handkerchief

 File
Identifier: D037.02.0007.0031
Abstract

File contains white, circular, handkerchief with embroidered cherries on it. Wrapped in original tissue paper.

Dates: 1900-1990
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / D037, Williamson Family Papers / Maxine (Lower) Williamson Materials / Box 7: Maxine (Lower) Williamson Misc. Correspondence, Photographs, and Accessories

Hat with Green Grapes, circa 1963

 Item
Identifier: B178.01.0002.00001
Abstract A pale yellow-green hat base covered with differently shaded small green grapes made of painted glass and green, brown and red velvet leaves. One green velvet ribbon tied in a bow is also attached to the brim. Two layers of green tulle are attached to the crown of the hat and additional tulle forms the veil. The hatpin has a green glass head. The lining is nylon with a pattern of yellow and brown roses and green leaves. The inside hatband is made from grosgrain ribbon in the same color as...
Dates: circa 1963
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / B178, Ettenson Family Clothing and Hats / Ettenson Hats / Box 2

Hattie Carnegie Fashion Show 1955, 1955

 File
Identifier: M123.03.0076.0006
Abstract

This folder contains news paper clippings, documents and invitations from the 1955 fashion show in Central City, Colorado featuring the fashion from designer Hattie Carnegie. Invitation reads, "Neusteters presents the complete collection of Hattie Carnegie Wednesday August 10, central City."

Dates: 1955
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / M123, Central City Opera House Association Records / Photographs / Box 76: Productions and Events, Elixir of Love-Central City Material

Howard Greer Fashion Show 1953-1954, 1953-1954

 File
Identifier: M123.03.0076.0005
Abstract

This folder contains news paper clippings, invitations and photographs from the 1953 fashion show in Central City, Colorado featuring the fashion from designed Howard Greer. Invitation reads, "Especially for the central City critique, Neusteters presents fabulous California Couturier Howard Greer with the premiere showing of his new fall and winter collection, August 12, 1953."

Dates: 1953-1954
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / M123, Central City Opera House Association Records / Photographs / Box 76: Productions and Events, Elixir of Love-Central City Material

Irene Fashion Show 1956, 1956

 File
Identifier: M123.03.0076.0007
Abstract

This folder contains news paper clippings, documents and invitations from the 1956 fashion show in Central City, Colorado featuring the fashion from designer Irene. Invitation reads, "Neusteters invites you to attend a private showing of the complete fall and winter collection of Irene, Thursday, August 16th at 2:15 p.m.Neusteters, Fourth Floor."

Dates: 1956
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / M123, Central City Opera House Association Records / Photographs / Box 76: Productions and Events, Elixir of Love-Central City Material

Ivory and Black Cotton Overlay for Dress, between 1909-1913

 Item — Box B148.01.0003: Series B148.01 [Barcode: U186020736477]
Identifier: B148.01.0003
Abstract The dress is made of ivory cotton and black organdy. The edges of the sleeves and collar have a thin black organdy lining. The bottom hem is black organdy. There is an eyelet pattern along the bodice and bottom of the dress. Eighty-three metal buttons covered by black organdy fabric are featured on the dress. Ten vertically laid buttons adorn the front part of the bodice and thirteen buttons are vertically laid below the waist to the bottom of the dress. Each side of the dress contains two...
Dates: between 1909-1913
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / B148, Frances Wisebart Jacobs Clothing and Papers / Material Culture

Ivory Fan With Fabric, between 1937-1941

 Item
Identifier: B211.01.0002.0002.00003
Abstract

An ivory fan with organdy painted fabric. The organdy is painted with gray/blue and white flowers and adorned with silver sequins. There is off-white trim at top and bottom of fabric.

Dates: between 1937-1941
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / B211, Norma Peterman Material Culture and Papers / Clothing / Box 2 / Folder 2

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