Search Results

Chemise

Description: Chemise of white cotton with lace and embroidery on bodice, round neckline, sleeveless, natural waistline, tucking lace at lower skirt.
Date: 1910/1919
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Nightgown and cap

Description: Nightgown and nightcap of pink silk crepe and handmade pink crochet lace. Nightgown is full length, sleeveless, round gathered neckline with wide straps and yoke of open floral crochet lace from neckline to empire waist on front and back, trimmed with blue ribbon, wide tuck at bottom hemline. Nightcap in bonnet shape of very open crochet netting with floral crochet lace inserts framing the front and three-dimensional rosettes at bottom front sides, serving as weights for side.
Date: 1910/1920
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Shirtwaist

Description: Shirtwaist of ivory cotton net and lace. Wide falling collar; sleeveless; Center-front closure of hidden snaps. Hand made filet lace and hand corcheted Irish lace inserts and trim.
Date: 1910/1919
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Wool jacket

Description: Jacket with lavender pleated silk trim on cuffs, hem and collar; ribbed(banded) silk trim on armholes, cuffs and hem; chiffon ruffle trim on cuffs; sewn "sash" around front with silver beads and embroidery.
Date: 1910
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

High button shoes

Description: Pair of boots or "High Button Shoes" of black leather. The shoes, designed with pointed toes, lace closed along center front with laces 19 holes high. The modified Louis or cuban 2" high stacked heels are rounded at sides and back, and are curved at front. Stamped on lining: "370 4331 0a 66 / Friedman-Shelby / St. Louis" L: 27 cm W: 8 cm H: 26 cm Heel: 5 cm / 2 in.
Date: 1910/1919
Creator: Friedman-Shelby
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Leather boots

Description: Pair of boots or "High Button Shoes" of black leather. The shoes, designed with rounded toes, button closed along outer side, with 10 domed black glass buttons on each shoe. The "flap" they button into is scalloped along outer edge. The low, stacked heels are rounded at sides and back, and are curved at front. Stamped on lining: "F6202 E" L: 23 cm W: 7 cm H: 18 cm Heel: 2.5 cm / 1 in.
Date: 1910/1919
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Wedding slippers

Description: Wedding slippers of ivory silk. Shoes have somewhat pointed toes, and ivory silk rosette at top of vamp. 2" high heels, tapering slightly to base, rounded at sides and back, curved at front. Retailer's stamp inside: "Titche Goettinger Co. / Dallas Texas" Partly illegible handwritten numbers inside shoe. L: 22.5 cm W: 6.5 cm H: 12 cm Heel: 5 cm / 2 in.
Date: 1910
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Nightgown

Description: Nightgown of white cotton batiste, lapped v-neckline or surplice bodice with snap closure at reinforced waistband, lace inserts along bodice and with stripes around side of skirt suggesting handkerchief materials, calf length.
Date: 1910/1919
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Nightgown

Description: Shift-style nightgown of white cotton batiste, pink ribbon laced through whitework openings around wide, round neckline, short sleeves, ankle length, no markings.
Date: 1910/1919
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Silk shoes

Description: Pair of lady's shoes of black silk. The shoes, designed as modified D'Orsay pumps with pointed toes, are of black silk with cut-away areas at sides. Toe-box with opening at vamp and "T"-strap extending from vamp to connect with strap across instep that extends from heel area. Instep strap secures on outer side of shoe with circular button. Tear-drop shaped cut-outs on either side near heel. Lined in black silk. Medium high heels styled as a modified boulevard or Louis heel, with rounded sides a… more
Date: 1910/1925
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Wedding shoes

Description: Pair of wedding slippers of off-white/cream kid leather. Shoes have rounded toes, and three straps crossing vamp, each secured with small domed white glass buttons. Straps, vamp, and upper edges of shoes all edged with off-white silk stitching. Across vamp is small silk faille bow ornamented with white glass beads. Low 1 1/2" heel is a modified cuban or Louis heel, covered with white leather. "Volk's, Dallas, Texas" is stamped on inside. Partly illegible numbers stamped on inside. L: 24 cm … more
Date: 1910/1915
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Corset

Description: Corset of off-white cotton, hook closure at center front, with six garters and under bust support. Top edge trimmed in lace. Label: Nemo / Lastikops
Date: 1910/1919
Creator: Nemo
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Beret-style hat

Description: Beret-style hat of light purple silk velvet with rigid wire frame aperture and gathered "top knot" secured by a band of purple velvet ribbon. Unlined. No labels or tags. Measurements: Front to back, without padding: 22 cm. Side to side, without padding: 21 cm. Height, without padding: 6 cm. Aperture: oval, 12 x 9 cm.
Date: 1910
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Reticule

Description: Reticule of blue stain with purple ribbon drawstring closure. Velvet diamond on front with beadwork pattern of a basket of flowers. Six bead covered spheres dangle from bottom (two missing). Bottom of bag tapers to a triangular point at the bottom. Two missing bead covered spheres are inside the bag. Measurements: 25 cm from top of the bag to bottom; 17 cm across measured from right before the bag begins to taper.
Date: 1910/1919
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Mesh purse

Description: Purse of silver mesh in square shape with triangle mesh fringe and alternating dangles of teardrops and spheres. Square metal frame with etching on one side. Single handle of oval chain links. Ball twist closure. Interior of frame stamped "GERMAN SILVER" Measurements: 14 cm x 14 cm excluding frame and fringe.
Date: 1910/1919
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Velvet hat

Description: Hat of black velvet and satin. The crown is formed of stiffened circlet of black mesh overlaid with black velvet. The top of the crown is in two parts. The front is covered with black satin, pleated along edge to create fullness. The back of the top is of black velvet, full, and crushed, forming a surface somewhat like a beret. There is no brim, but at front the velvet crown flares out slightly giving the suggestion of a brim. Hat is lined in black satin which is in poor condition. No labels or… more
Date: 1910/1919
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Oxford shoes

Description: Ladies brown leather oxford style shoe. Button strap; pointed toe with brogue design. Stacked rubber heel. Stamped on sole: "McElroy / Special"
Date: 1910/1929
Creator: McElroy-Sloan Shoe Company
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Beaded purse

Description: Child's purse of dark green cotton with multicolored beads in floral pattern. Square shape; brass frame, ball twist closing and chain handle. Lined in black cotton. No labels. Measurements: 12.5 x 13.5 cm
Date: 1910/1919
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Metal handbag

Description: Handbag of brass, steel, gold and aqua metal micro beads with square gilt frame in floral motif. Plunger style closure with circular, laurel leaf pull. Straight fringe of self beading with looped ends. Chain link handle. Lined in light green taffeta with roses and vine trim. No labels or markings. Measurements: 12.5 cm x 14.5 cm, excluding fringe.
Date: 1910/1919
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Mesh handbag

Description: Handbag of silver mesh in rectangular shape with three faceted amethyst cabochons on filigree frame. Opposite side of frame is plain; single elongated chain handle. Ball twist clasp. No labels or markings. Measurements: 17 cm x 11.5 cm.
Date: 1910/1919
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design
Back to Top of Screen