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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:

Ivory Silk Underlay for Dress, circa 1890

 Item — Box B148.01.0001: Series B148.01 [Barcode: U186020736443]
Identifier: B148.01.0001
Abstract An ivory silk dress used as an underlay for the ivory and black dress. The dress is sleeveless with a V-cut neck and a fitted bodice. The bodice is off-white silk lined with a natural (not bleached or dyed) colored cotton. The skirt is a butter cream colored silk and lined in a light weight muslin. The skirt has two large eleven inch rows of rouching (pleats that are attached at both ends), which add fullness to an overdress. Additionally, there is one small ruffle at the bottom. The fitted...
Dates: circa 1890
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / B148, Frances Wisebart Jacobs Clothing and Papers / Material Culture

Jean Louis Fashion Show 1968, 1968

 File
Identifier: M123.03.0076.0010
Abstract

This folder contains photographs and invitations from the 1968 fashion show including the Fall and Winter collection of jean Louis. Invitation reads, " The Fashion Show Committee of the central City Opera House Association invites you at attend the showing of the 1968 Fall and Winter Collection of Jean Louis. Wednesday, August 14, 1968. Central City Opera House at 2:15 p.m. to Benefit the Central City Opera House Association."

Dates: 1968
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

Jo Copeland Fashion Show 1958, 1958

 File
Identifier: M123.03.0076.0008
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, "The fashion show committee of the Central City Oprea House Association invites you to meet Mr. Harvey Berin of HarveyBerin, Inc. who will present his 1959 Fall and Winter Collection Wednesday, August 19th, 1959 Central City Opera House Luncheon, Teller House, 12:30. $5.50 per person including reserved fashion...
Dates: 1958
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

Leather Case, circa 1910

 Item
Identifier: B173.01.0007.00001
Abstract

A brown leather case with two silver clasps at top to form a closed compartment that opens in two sections. The shape indicates that it was an eyeglass case. Originally belonged to Robert Lazar Miller.

Dates: circa 1910
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / B173, Irene Miller Stein Family Objects, Artwork, and Other Material / Material Culture / Box 7

Letter from Hampstead Garden Suburb Care Committee for Refugee Children, circa 1939

 Item
Identifier: B333.01.0001.0001.00009
Abstract Undated letter addressed to Dr. Max Loewenstein from the "Hampstead Garden Suburb Care Committee for Refugee Children, associated with, The World Movement for the Care of Children from Germany. (British inter-aid Committee)." This letter informs the Loewensteins that they can send clothing to Heinrich Loewenstein [Henry Lowenstein] in packages weighing less than 10 kilos to an address included in the letter through the British Post. The letter is signed by the secretary of the...
Dates: circa 1939
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / B333, Lowenstein Family Papers and Art / Pre-War and Kindertransport / Box 1 / Pre-War and Kindertransport

Lime Green Lace Caplet, circa 1934

 Item
Identifier: B178.02.0001.00004
Abstract

A lime green lace caplet. Accompanied a formal length overlay dress (B178.02.0001.00003) of the same material. The lime green lace caplet has two layers of lace in a fan-shaped half circle with a 2 inch collar. Originally belonged to Sara Isaacson Ettenson.

Dates: circa 1934
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / B178, Ettenson Family Clothing and Hats / Ettenson Clothing / Box 1

Lime Green Lace Dress, circa 1934

 Item
Identifier: B178.02.0001.00003
Abstract

A formal length lime green lace overlay dress. The dress is sleeveless and has a high neck. The gown has seven gores (triangular shaped gussets, or additions, of material intended to flare the skirt of the garment). The front has 15 ball-shaped lime green faille covered buttons and 15 green faille loops for attachments. Originally belonged to Sara Isaacson Ettenson.

Dates: circa 1934
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / B178, Ettenson Family Clothing and Hats / Ettenson Clothing / Box 1

Man's Satin Smoking Jacket, circa 1930

 Item
Identifier: B178.02.0004.00001
Abstract A man's dressing gown of gray, black and red silk in a jacquard weave. The ends of the red satin sash have gray and red satin braids with hanging tassels. The cuffed sleeves of the jacket have red lining. The right front has one pocket and three red silk covered buttons. The left front has two pockets and three button holes. There is a red satin lining around the neckline and a solid black acetate lining in the rest of the jacket. The manufacturer's label reads: ''Gano Downs Co. DENVER''....
Dates: circa 1930
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / B178, Ettenson Family Clothing and Hats / Ettenson Clothing / Box 4

Marjorie Hornbein with Flora Anfenger's Corset, between 1990-2000

 Item
Identifier: B063.08.0064.00036
Abstract

Marjorie Hornbein holding Flora Anfenger Hornbein's corset around herself.

Dates: between 1990-2000
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / B063, Beck Archives Photograph Collection / Individuals / Box 64

Masonic Apron, circa 1919

 Item
Identifier: B173.01.0005.00001
Abstract

A Freemason's apron made of off-white kid leather with a cotton lining. An unevenly set strip of leather serves as the tie. Under the triangle flap on back, there is a Masonic Icon and the words: ''Presented by Denver Lodge No. 5; A.F. & A.M.; Denver, Col.; To brother Azriel Stein at his initiation; initiated Nov. 17, 1919; Passed; Raised.'' Masons (Freemasons) are members of a major fraternal organization. Originally belonged to Azriel Stein.

Dates: circa 1919
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / B173, Irene Miller Stein Family Objects, Artwork, and Other Material / Material Culture / Box 5

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