Latest content added for UNT Digital Library Collection: Texas Fashion Collectionhttps://digital.library.unt.edu/explore/collections/TXFC/browse/?sort=added_a&fq=str_year:1918&fq=untl_decade:1910-1919&display=list2024-01-04T20:46:41-06:00UNT LibrariesThis is a custom feed for browsing UNT Digital Library Collection: Texas Fashion CollectionWalking Shoes2011-07-25T17:53:57-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc39003/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc39003/"><img alt="Walking Shoes" title="Walking Shoes" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc39003/small/"/></a></p><p>Walking shoes of tan and black leather. The rounded toe and vamp are of black polished leather, the heel and sides of tan kid leather. A single strap across the instep fastens with two circular buttons out outer side of shoe. Decorative black stitching around edges and across strap on tan leather. Insole of light brown leather, and the insides of the sides are lined in tan leather.
heavy low stacked heel. Sole of black leather with heavy applied rubber heel.
Maker's label stamped in silver on insole: "Foot Schulze & Co / St., Paul"
Stamped notation on lining: "455 29100"
Molded into bottom of heel: "WAUK LITE" and "8"</p>Hat2011-07-25T17:53:57-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc39105/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc39105/"><img alt="Hat" title="Hat" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc39105/small/"/></a></p><p>Hat of plum colored velvet. Designed as a modified cloche, the low domed crown consists of two layers, "puffed" out and shirred to create gathers and folds. Between the layers is a band of ribbon trim with purple/plum dyed ostrich plumes, which form a "fringe" around the hat. The lower "puff" acts as brim. Lined in black fabric.
There are no maker's, designer's, or retailer's labels or marks in the piece.</p>Boots2020-04-15T14:36:36-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1634111/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1634111/"><img alt="Boots" title="Boots" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1634111/small/"/></a></p><p>Ladies lace-up boots of brown leather. Whole vamp with lightly brogued pointed toe-cap; stacked heel. Replacement laces.
Stamped on interior: "350 32439N 66"</p>Patterned waistcoat2021-05-21T05:58:57-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1803629/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1803629/"><img alt="Patterned waistcoat" title="Patterned waistcoat" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1803629/small/"/></a></p><p>Fancy man's tailored waistcoat of with front of narrow black silk soutache cording stitched on white base to give raised ribbed effect. Single breasted with closure for three stud buttons; studs missing. Four welt pockets. Back of black/white checked silk. Lining of men's shirting in gray on white stripe.
Retailer's label on adjustable belt strap: BUDD / Madison Square West / New York</p>Crochet reticule2022-02-02T12:31:45-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1898219/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1898219/"><img alt="Crochet reticule" title="Crochet reticule" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1898219/small/"/></a></p><p>Drawstring reticule of ivory silk thread crochet with rose motif in center on front and back. Eleven acorn-shaped balls of self as trim on hem and four on drawstring. Single, long, twisted rope handle. Unlined. No labels.
Measurements:
43 cm including ball; 29 cm across widest part of purse</p>Underslip2022-07-08T15:31:49-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1955366/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1955366/"><img alt="Underslip" title="Underslip" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1955366/small/"/></a></p><p>Underslip of ivory cotton tulle with full, ruffled skirt and camisole top.
White embroidered net underslip of two layers of net gathered below hip line with band of net. Rows of cording and bands of insertion. Fastened at natural waist to camisole top, altered at waist, ankle length. Trimmed with lace ribbon.
Size 12</p>Leather shoes2022-07-08T15:31:49-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1955367/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1955367/"><img alt="Leather shoes" title="Leather shoes" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1955367/small/"/></a></p><p>Pair of woman's shoes of black leather and black suede. The black leather toe sections of the shoes are designed with gently rounded points. The back part of the shoes, and the single strap across the instep, are of black suede. Each of the straps secure with two circular iridescent black buttons. Shoes are lined in tan cloth inside toes, black leather insoles, and black fabric inside heels. Soles of black and tan leather. Medium heel of modified French style, with rounded sides and back, and slightly curving inner side.
Stamped in gilt on insole: "Bench / Volk's / Made".
Hand-written notation inside shoes: "6C / 18638 / 29"
L: 25 cm
W: 7.5 cm
H: 11 cm
Heel: 4cm / 1.5 in.</p>Dressing gown2022-08-14T19:58:59-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1982997/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1982997/"><img alt="Dressing gown" title="Dressing gown" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1982997/small/"/></a></p><p>Dressing gown of silk printed with geometric design of of light pink, light brown, off white, and black creating squares and diamonds, trimmed with wide bands of red silk at the center front opening and at sleeve cuffs, long set-in sleeves, open front, full length, unlined. Label: "Aco. N" in front of an eagle logo</p>Corset2022-10-29T06:09:36-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2015594/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2015594/"><img alt="Corset" title="Corset" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2015594/small/"/></a></p><p>(a) Corset of silk pink brocade with ruched ribbon details; elastic garter belts (b) original Bon Ton box
Information (from box): Average Figure Low Bust, 1079 (model #?) Pink Silk Broche, 30 (waist measurement?), Protected Tonge Perfected Front Lace, Non-Pinching O-I-C Clasp.
Written in pencil on box: K. H. S. Wedding Corsets--Oct 17, 1918.
Measurements: Waist: 30"</p>Brown moccasins2022-12-05T07:59:08-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2017505/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2017505/"><img alt="Brown moccasins" title="Brown moccasins" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2017505/small/"/></a></p><p>Moccasins of brown leather with pink and white beads on toe cap. Leather ties; child size (16cm), 8 stamped inside.</p>Leather booties2022-12-05T07:59:25-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2017544/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2017544/"><img alt="Leather booties" title="Leather booties" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2017544/small/"/></a></p><p>Booties of purple cordovan leather with brown pearlized button closure; buttons have silver inlay in center; 12 1/2cm length.</p>Brown leather baby booties2022-12-05T07:59:25-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2017543/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2017543/"><img alt="Brown leather baby booties" title="Brown leather baby booties" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2017543/small/"/></a></p><p>Baby booties of brown leather with brown button closure; 12cm length.</p>Wedding slippers2023-08-07T13:50:28-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2146390/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2146390/"><img alt="Wedding slippers" title="Wedding slippers" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2146390/small/"/></a></p><p>Pair of wedding slippers of ivory silk satin. Shoes have pointed toes and slight "rolled edge" stitched accent along top of shoe. 2" high modified Louis or cuban heel, flaring to base.
Retailer's mark stamped on insole: "Thayer-McNeil Company / Boston"
Handwritten inside shoe: "7054 / 4 1/2 aa / 20942"
Length: 25 cm
Width: 6.5 cm
Height: 12 cm.
Heel: 5 cm, 2 inches.</p>Beaded dress2024-01-04T20:46:41-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2221047/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2221047/"><img alt="Beaded dress" title="Beaded dress" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2221047/small/"/></a></p><p>Dress of ivory chiffon with drop waist and grey lined bead embellishment; skirt has a beaded panel overlay with chevron hem; dress is sleeveless and fabric is gathered and pleated at top shoulder seam; round neckline.</p>