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Boots

Description: Pair of lady's boots or "High Button Shoes" of tan calf leather and tan cloth (canvas?). The shoes, designed with pointed toes, close along center front with laces, 19 holes high. Lower section of shoes are of tan leather, embellished with tiny holes along stitching lines and in scrolling motifs at toe-boxes. Upper parts of shoes are of heavy tan fabric, likely canvas. High heels styled as a modified boulevard or Louis heel, with rounded sides and back, flaring to base, and with curved front se… more
Date: 1900/1909
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

High button boots

Description: Pair of lady's boots or "High Button Shoes" of light blue leather and yellow suede. The lower section of the shoes, designed with pointed toes, are of pale blue polished leather. The upper sections, of yellow suede, close along sides with small mother of pearl(?) buttons, 12 buttons high. Medium/high heels styled as a modified boulevard or Louis heel, with rounded sides and back, flaring to base, and with curved front section. Thin silver-colored metal edge/band just above cap of heel. Sole of … more
Date: 1900/1909
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Beaded handbag

Description: Chatelaine bag of faceted jet beads in circular pattern. Ornate silver figural frame and circular ornate twist tab closure; plain on back. Fabric back and lining. Looped fringe of self. Large linked metal chain and hook in ornate figure of a woman (Athena?). No labels or markings. Measurements: 14 cm in diameter
Date: 1900/1919
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Mesh purse

Description: Purse of German or French silver mesh with scalloped fringe. Ornate silver frame in pentagon shape with blue cabochons at hinged ball twist closure; linked chain handle. Initialed "E. E." on inside of frame at closure. Measurements: 15.5 cm across base of frame; 17 cm from bottom of frame to bottom center, excluding fringe.
Date: 1900/1919
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Leather boots

Description: Ladies lace-up boots of black leather with whole vamp and pointed toe. Medium high tapered stacked heel; round cord laces. Light broguing. Stamp on sole: "McElroy-Sloan / Vassar / Shoe Co."
Date: 1900/1909
Creator: McElroy-Sloan Shoe Company
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Crochet purse

Description: Purse of dark red crocheted cotton in rectangular shape with flap closure. Pattern is filet crochet and double crochet stripes; crocheted ring attached by chain crochet strings. Five crocheted egg-shaped bobbles attached by chain-crocheted strings. Measurements: Width 2 1/4" x Height 4"
Date: 1905/1915
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Alligator handbag

Description: Handbag of brown alligator with two feet attached to front face; stiffened ridge along center and smooth sides. Single contoured handle with brass fasteners. Inverted rectangular frame. Closure consists of two slides at ends with center slide and pull tab. Leather lined with inner accessory pocket. No labels.
Date: 1905/1935
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Satin shoes

Description: Pair of white satin ladies' shoes. Styled with pointed-toes, the white satin upper has tabs that extend across the instep to form closure. Medium/high heels styled as a modified boulevard or Louis heel, with rounded sides and back, flaring to base, and with curved front section. Back and sides of heel covered in matching leather. Lined in white leather. Natural brown leather sole. Retailer's stamp inside: "Sanger Bros. / Dallas & Waco." Maker's code stamped inside: "35 - 2 36463" Stamped on … more
Date: 1900/1905
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Canvas shoes

Description: Woman's white canvas pumps. Designed with slightly pointed toes and a rounded edge at the vamp; single strap across the instep secured with a circular glass button with steel shank (button missing on right shoe). Canvas-covered heel shaped as a modified Cuban heel, rounded at sides and back, curved at front, and tapering slightly to base. Sole of leather, originally white/pale, worn to brown. No designer's or retailer's labels. Stamped inside of each: "455 .199 59 [star] / D8083 82566" Measure… more
Date: 1909/1919
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Evening shoes

Description: Evening shoes of red silk satin. Designed with a rounded toe and three straps across vamp which lace with red silk cord (disintegrated). Toe box with floral embroidery in red with decorative twisted fabric band across top. Edges of upper and straps edged off-white leather(?); self-covered 2" modified Louis heel. Mostly illegible stamp inside. Measurements: Length 27cm. Width 7cm. Height 12cm. Heel 5cm, 2in.
Date: 1907/1917
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Reticule purse

Description: Reticule of brown silk covered with multicolored glass beads in floral design with matching ball and fringe tassel as trim. Closure of brown crochet with dark brown twisted cord drawstring. Lined in brown silk with one slip pocket and rose ribbon border. Measurements: 23 cm from top of bag to center point at bottom of bag; 13.5 cm across middle of bag; 7cm tassel.
Date: 1900/1909
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Alligator handbag

Description: Handbag of brown alligator skin with circular design of stiffened ridges on the center front face. Inverted rectangular frame. Contoured handle now missing. Brass fixtures with slide-lock opening and pull tab. Lining of leather with large slip pocket. No labels. Measurements: Width: 12 1/4" Height:6 1/2" Depth: 2 1/4"
Date: 1904
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Crochet purse

Description: Purse of hand-crocheted ivory silk with carved ivory or bone frame. Scalloped edges. Snap closures at outside edges of frame. Double silk cord string handle. Ivory white satin lining, slip pocket. No labels. Measurements: Length of ivory frame 17.5 cm; purse is 16.5 cm from base of frame to bottom and 23.5 cm across widest part.
Date: 1900/1909
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Reticule purse

Description: Drawstring reticule of clear and multi-colored beads in a floral pattern. Ball tassel of self; crocheted top with twisted drawstring; lined in white cotton. No labels. Measurements: 12 cm across top; 19 cm in length from top of crochet to point of bag, excluding tassel.
Date: 1907
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Beaded reticule

Description: Drawstring reticule of gunmetal faceted beads and bugle beads in oblong shape. Black lining comes up over top. Tassel of self with ball and looped fringe on bottom. Black cord drawstring with black rings. No labels. Measurements: 21 cm from top to bottom point, excluding fringe. 12 cm across top.
Date: 1900/1909
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Alligator handbag

Description: Handbag of brown alligator with "stiffened spine" ridges on center front. Single contoured handle with brass fasteners; slide closure and pull tab of brass. Lined in tan leather with slip pocket. No labels. Measurements: Width: 9 3/4" Height: 5 1/4" without handle Height: 8 1/4" with handle Depth: 1 1/2"
Date: 1900
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Tam O'Shanter purse

Description: Tam-O-Shanter style purse of faceted jet black beads with ornate circular gold colored closure. Top has open filigree work along sides with lid in rose and leave motif; mirror inside of lid. Flip clasp closure. Ball and fringe tassel of black beads on bottom. Linked chain handle. Lined in rose colored silk. Measurements: 8 cm diameter of top; 20 cm from top to bottom of bag, excluding tassel.
Date: 1905/1915
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Chatelaine-inspired purse

Description: Chatelaine purse of olive green chamois with front side covered with silver beads. Semicircular metal frame in floral design; trim of looped silver beads. Chain handle with larger ring at center; flip closure. Clasp stamped "PAT.JUL.2.01" Measures 13 cm in diameter.
Date: 1900/1910
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Mosquetaire-style hat

Description: Mousquetaire inspired hat of black straw. The hat has a broad, oval shaped brim of woven black straw with an upturned outer edge trimmed in black velvet. Low, domed crown is trimmed with a band of black ostrich feathers around the base of the crown and one large ostrich feather plume attached to base of crown which extends out and over the back of the brim. Headband of black net with black velvet covered wire frame. Lined in black satin. Designer label: "Mme Georgette / 11 Rue Scribe / Paris" … more
Date: 1900/1909
Creator: Mme. Georgette
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design
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