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Speculation by Al Buell

Description: Page from Esquire magazine featuring illustrations of women and descriptive text. On the first page, a kneeling blonde woman thoughtfully brushes her hair in front of a floor mirror with a peach in the foreground. On the facing page, a woman with black hair kneels to cut and style her long hair in front of a mirror following a magazine's instructions.
Date: October 1946
Creator: Buell, Al & Utz, Thornton
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Antique furniture and other items]

Description: Photograph of a white vanity, with a gold mirror propped on top of it. A small white chair with a green and beige floral print on the cushion is placed in front of it. In the seat is a ceramic lantern. Two lit lamps are on each end of the white dresser. A framed photograph of a woman wearing a white dress with a pink sash is next to the mirror. On the right side of the photograph, other objects can be seen, including one decorated with white flowers with a price tag hanging from it.
Date: November 11, 2004
Creator: Castillo, José L.
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Photograph of a girl smiling in a mirror]

Description: Photograph of a young girl smiling into a mirror. She is wearing a peacoat and her curly hair is pulled back. Through the mirror various things can be seen including three framed illustrations, a chair, and a doorway. The walls are lined in wainscoting that is painted a darker color than the wall. At the bottom of the photograph are flares of white which could be from incorrect processing of the photo film.
Date: [1939..1989]
Creator: Clark, Joe
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Photograph of a young girl looking into a mirror]

Description: Photograph of a young girl standing on a bench, looking into a mirror. The young girl's curly hair is pulled back with a clip and she is wearing a peacoat, ankle high socks, and lace-up shoes. Through the mirror, she is looking at the camera. On the other side of the bench is another person sitting. Through the mirror, several things can be seen including a chair and a closed door. Dark wainscoting lines the bottom of the walls as a contrast to the light paint on the walls
Date: [1939..1989]
Creator: Clark, Joe
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Photograph of a young girl next to a mirror]

Description: Photograph of a young girl standing next to a wall mounted mirror. The front part of her curly hair is pulled back by a clip and she is wearing a peacoat that is buttoned up except for one that has come undone. In the background through the mirror is the silhouette of another person sitting in a chair next to a door. Lining the bottom edge of the mirror is some wainscoting.
Date: [1939..1989]
Creator: Clark, Joe
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Photograph of a young girl smiling at her reflection]

Description: Photograph of a young girl smiling at herself in a mirror. She has her hand held up to her mouth. Her hair is pulled back from her face with a clip. She is wearing a mostly buttoned up peacoat. In the background through the mirror is another person sitting in a chair next to a door. Along the bottom edge of the mirror is wainscoting.
Date: [1939..1989]
Creator: Clark, Joe
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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The Effects of Mirror Confrontation on Body Image Ratings

Description: There are conflicting data in the literature regarding the effects of mirror exposure on subjective body-image evaluation. Much of the objective self-awareness research by Duval and Wicklund concluded that the presence of a mirror leads people to evaluate themselves negatively, while other studies have reported contrary findings. The primary purpose of this study was to determine the effects of mirror confrontation on individuals' body image ratings. Subjects were 88 childless, female universit… more
Date: August 1995
Creator: Dell'Era, Maria Elena
Partner: UNT Libraries

[Two women posing with a mirror]

Description: Photograph of two women standing shoulder to shoulder in a thrift store or clothing store and standing in front of an ornate mirror. The two women are posing stoically as they are having their portrait taken inside the shop.
Date: 197X
Creator: Doherty, Richard
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Hall of Mirrors]

Description: Photograph of the Hall of Mirrors in the Palace of Versailles in Versailles, France. The hall is visible in the foreground. A group of people is visible at the far end of the hall.
Date: unknown
Creator: Gough, Ray
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

[Hall of Mirrors]

Description: Photograph of the Hall of Mirror in the Palace of Versailles in Versailles, France. The hall is visible in the foreground filled with people. The people have their backs turned to the camera.
Date: unknown
Creator: Gough, Ray
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

[Actor applying makeup]

Description: Photograph of a student putting on stage makeup before a performance of Antigone. He has a long stemmed brush in his hand and is applying wrinkles. There are papers attached to the mirror that are a guide for the makeup.
Date: November 7, 2007
Creator: Ha, Khai
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Actor applying stage makeup]

Description: Photograph of a student putting on stage makeup before a performance of Antigone. He has a sponge in his hand and is applying pale makeup to his neck. His face is detailed with wrinkles and dark makeup on his cheeks and at his temples. Other mirrors are reflected behind him.
Date: November 7, 2007
Creator: Ha, Khai
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Actors in front of dressing room mirrors]

Description: Photograph of two student actors before a performance of Antigone. They are in the dressing room sitting in front of mirrors and their reflections are visible. There are papers set up between the mirror sections that detail the makeup needed for the scenes. There are also pictures of the actors on the mirrors.
Date: November 7, 2007
Creator: Ha, Khai
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Makeup artist coloring actor's hair]

Description: Photograph of a makeup artist coloring an actor's hair gray before a performance of Antigone. They are in the dressing room sitting in front of mirrors and their reflections are visible. There are papers set up on the mirror sections that detail the makeup needed for the scenes.
Date: November 7, 2007
Creator: Ha, Khai
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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