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Women's clothing

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 67 Collections and/or Records:

Anfenger Family Diaries and Material Culture

 Collection
Identifier: B106
Abstract Louis Anfenger was typical of the young Jewish men who migrated to the Colorado Territory in the state's formative years. Born in Bavaria, Anfenger came to the United States in the 1850s and moved to Denver in 1870 to seek his fortune. He became a highly successful businessman in the area of real estate as well as a member of the Denver Chamber of Commerce and was later elected to the state legislature in the 1880s. He was a founder of Congregation Emanuel, Denver B'nai B'rith, and National...
Dates: Other: 1861-1989

Anna Ginsberg Hayutin Textiles and Other Material

 Collection
Identifier: B107
Abstract Anna Ginsberg was born in 1893 to East European Jewish immigrants who had settled in New York City. She completed high school in New York and moved to Denver, Colo., in 1910. In 1912 she married Morris Hayutin, and they had three children: Peryle, Irving, and Arthur. The collection contains household and personal items from the early to mid-20th century that belonged to Anna Hayutin. Most of the textiles in the collection were created by Anna Hayutin herself and include a large number of...
Dates: 1900-1960

Black Lace Dress, circa 1926

 Item
Identifier: B178.02.0005.00001
Abstract Tea-length black evening dress. This view shows the front of the dress. The dress has a black silk underlining and a cotton long-sleeved lace overdress. The dress has a high neckline. There is a black silk belt around the drop waistline with a black silk asymmetrical bow on the belt at the front left side below the waist. There is a lace asymmetrical bow on right shoulder. The garment was originally sleeveless; the synthetic lace sleeves were added later and are of a different lace than the...
Dates: circa 1926

Black Velvet Golves, between 1945-1950

 Item
Identifier: B173.01.0004.00003
Abstract

Black velvet gloves with black velvet covered buttons on cuffs. Originally belonged to Irene Stein.

Dates: between 1945-1950

Black Velvet Handbag, circa 1920

 Item
Identifier: B173.01.0004.00002
Abstract

A black velvet handbag with brass clasp and openings. There is a braided black silk cord attached to the brass clasp by two large copper O-rings to form a strap. A tassel hangs from the right side of handbag strap. The handbag is lined in heavy black silk. This view shows the front of the handbag. Originally belonged to Irene Stein.

Dates: circa 1920

Bly Curtis for Colorado Reflections

 Item
Identifier: couda-curtis
Abstract Bly Curtis, the first woman council member of the Boulder City Council, reflects on her memories of Boulder. Curtis discusses her time as a director of residence halls at the University of Colorado at Boulder for 30 years, reflecting on women's fashion and social life, the Great Depression, World War II, and military personnel on campus. Curtis reflects on her interest public health policy and her efforts on the Boulder City Council to establish a Health Department including restaurant...
Dates: Date Not Yet Determined

Box 1: Square Dance Costumes

 File — Box D096.0001: Series D096.01 [Barcode: U186024468610]
Identifier: D096.01.0001
Abstract

This box contains square dance costumes including: three (3) aprons, four (4) blouses, one (1) suspenders, one (1) bonnett, one (1) poncho, one (1) vest, two (2) handkerchiefs, one (1) scarf, one (1) embroidered skirt, and two (2) tights.

Dates: 1850-2007

Box 1 (Women's Suits), early 1940s

 File — Box B428.01.0001: Series B428.01 [Barcode: U186023293135]
Identifier: B428.01.0001
Abstract

Three hand tailored suits each with a button up suit jacket and an A-line midi length skirt. They were hand tailored by Philip Soloway as samples to use when selling his patterns to fashion houses. Suits were worn by Philip's daughter Muriel (Soloway) Arck.

Dates: early 1940s

Box 2: Square Dance Costumes

 File — Box D096.0002: Series D096.01 [Barcode: U186024468602]
Identifier: D096.01.0002
Abstract

This box contains square dance costumes including two (2) "Scrunchy" Multi-colored Skirts, two (2) white petticoats, one (1) Beige Pocketed skirt, one (1) Embroidered black skirt, one (1) Black fushia embroidered skirt, one (1) purpe plaid skirt, one (1) blue/red skirt w/ tulips

Dates: 1850-2007

Box 3: Square Dance Costumes

 File — Box D096.0003: Series D096.01 [Barcode: U186024468597]
Identifier: D096.01.0003
Abstract

This box contains square dance costumes including: four (4) scarves, one (1) poncho shawl thing, one (1) beaded two-piece skirt/shirt costume, one (1) red skirt, one (1) blue skirt, one (1) red skirt, one (1) black skirt, and one (1) blue and black skirt.

Dates: 1850-2007