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[Gilbert Cuellar Sr.'s Baptism - 1912]

Description: Print of photograph and a handwritten note of Gilbert Cuellar Sr.'s baptism in 1912 in Rosebud, Texas. A handwritten caption on the back of the print reads "Gilbert Cuellar". Gilbert Cuellar can be seen wearing a white christening gown and appears to be holding a small bouquet of flowers. Cuellar is propped up on top of a pedestal as he sits. The pedestal is covered in white fabrics, ribbons, and lace. The backdrop of the photograph is a garden scene with a picket fence. The handwritten note, w… more
Date: October 27, 1912
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

Linen afternoon dress

Description: Afternoon dress of ecru linen. One piece with waistline slightly higher than normal. "Magyar" type sleeves, Russian influence in off-center detailing, high square neck. Ankle length "plain, sensible corselet" skirt. Trimmed with soutache embroidery.
Date: 1912
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Cotton petticoat

Description: Petticoat of white cotton. Full-length, with plain waistband. Side opening with two buttons, both now missing. Thin horizontal band of applied lace with "running square" design near knee-height. At bottom is an 8" deep ruffle of fabric with eyelet lace, laid over the hem of the dress, with a band of the "running square" lace at upper edge. Scalloped hand embroidery.
Date: 1912
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design
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Catalog of North Texas State Normal College: July 1912

Description: Catalog for North Texas State College includes information about class offerings as well as general information about the school (academic calendar, list of officers and faculty, admissions and degree requirements, financial information, etc.).
Date: July 1912
Creator: North Texas State Normal College
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Building in Juarez, Mexico]

Description: Photograph of a bullfighting arena in Ciudad Juarez, Mexico. The building is round, and there are people visible in the foreground. The sign above the entrance reads "Plaza de Toros, C. Juarez"
Date: 1912~
Creator: Williams, Byrd M. (Byrd Moore), Jr.
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

Purse

Description: Purse of gunmetal mesh, suitable for afternoon use. Rectangular frame, plain polished gunmetal / steel frame with ball/snap closure and matching chain of elongated links. Body of purse formed of gunmetal / steel mesh, with linked chain latticework along bottom edge, terminating in small spheres. Inside of frame is engraved "Bessie H. Brown" and "Dallas Texas 4205 Swiss Avenue" Measurements: 26 cm. from top of clasp to bottom of fringe; 19.5 cm at widest part of bag.
Date: 1912
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

[People seated at a pier]

Description: Photograph of many individuals seated and standing around a pier, Galveston Dock, Texas, c. 1912. A horse-drawn buggy can be seen in the foreground, and there are many row and sail boats out on the water on the horizon. Handwriting on the back of the photograph reads, "Printed by Byrd IV."
Date: [1912..]
Creator: Williams, Byrd M. (Byrd Moore), Jr.
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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