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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:

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

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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 B148.0003: 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

Ivory Silk Underlay for Dress, circa 1890

 Item — Box B148.0001: 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

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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

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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

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