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Tommy and Dobbin

Description: Set of 11 wooden blocks, hand-painted, which make up the bodies of Tommy the soldier and his horse Dobbin. Contained in wooden box with sliding lid, lid with colored illustration of the blocks and title; underside of lid with colored illustration showing 5 different ways the blocks can be arranged to make Tommy & Dobbin in different poses. Affixed to inside bottom of case is a second colored illustration showing 6 more poses.
Date: [1890..1900]
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

Telephone, National Telephone Service

Description: The late nineteenth century telephone has an open body revealing the bells underneath. The body is black and decorated with some gold designs. There is a rotary handle and two uprights to cradle the earpiece.
Access: Restricted to UNT Community Members. Login required if off-campus.
Date: 1890
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Bed Jacket

Description: Bed jacket of black openwork. Hip length-jacket is formed of vertical panels of black braid open work net overlaid/appliquéd with black braid in scrolls and arabesques, the whole is lined/backed with black silk. The panels are constructed to create princess seamed segments for shape/fit. Elbow-length sleeves, V-neckline at front with two hook & eye closures on center front. Neckline and upper part of opening trimmed with off-white eyelet lace ruffle. Two black braided circular button-like … more
Date: 1890/1899
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design
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[Receipt, May 1, 1890]

Description: Receipt for groceries purchased by Mrs. Redway. The receipt details that sugar, coffee, soap, and crackers were purchased on May 1, 1890 for $1.36.
Date: May 1, 1890
Creator: Hanlon, A.
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Pier under construction]

Description: Photograph of a pier under construction. The wooden beams of the pier can be seen as well as wooden construction platforms. Ships can be seen on the water in the background.
Date: [1890..1920]
Creator: Williams, Byrd M. (Moore), Jr.
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[House on Denton Street]

Description: Photograph of Byrd Williams Senior's home in Gainesville on Denton Street. The house has two stories, a balcony, and a large number of windows.
Date: 1890
Creator: Williams, Byrd M. (Byrd Moore), Jr.
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Pier under construction, 2]

Description: Photograph of a pier under construction. The wooden beams of the pier can be seen as well as wooden construction platforms. Construction material and equipment can be seen in the background.
Date: [1890..1920]
Creator: Williams, Byrd M. (Moore), Jr.
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[A drawbridge]

Description: Photograph of a drawbridge over a body of water. A pile of rocks and dirt is visible in the foreground. The bridge is being drawn to make a pathway for a watercraft.
Date: [1890..1910]
Creator: Williams, Byrd Moore, Jr.
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Hazy mountainside]

Description: Photograph of a hazy mountainside landscape. Two trees can be seen in the foreground, one of which is bare. Shrubs and trees cover the mountain. Another mountain is slightly visible through the haze.
Date: [1890..1930]
Creator: Williams, Byrd M. (Byrd Moore), Jr. & Williams, Byrd M. (Byrd Moore), IV, 1951-
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[House on Denton Street]

Description: Photograph of Byrd Williams Senior's home in Gainesville on Denton Street. The house has two stories, a balcony, and a large number of windows.
Date: 1890
Creator: Williams, Byrd M. (Byrd Moore), Jr.
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Five Men and a Wagon]

Description: Photograph of five men all wearing hats and work clothes. They stand in front of a wagon holding hay and pulled by a mule. The wagon is in front of a barn and a house.
Date: [1890..1900]
Creator: Williams, Byrd M. (Byrd Moore), Sr.
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

Jealousy

Description: No Description Available.
Access: Restricted to UNT Community Members. Login required if off-campus.
Date: 1890
Creator: Munch, Edvard, 1863-1944
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Capelet

Description: Capelet of black silk satin. The short cape is trimmed along hem with 3-1/2" band of pleated organza and band of jet beads. Standing neckline trimmed in pleated organza. Center front opening with closure of five hook & eyes, with bow of black silk satin moire with trailing ends attached to right side of opening at throat. Shoulder yoke bordered in tightly gathered narrow band of black organza. Bright purple moire silk lining.
Date: 1890/1899
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design
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Speech delivered by President Chilton

Description: Manuscript speech written by President Chilton and delivered to commemorate the opening of the Texas State Normal College and Teachers Training Institute in Denton, Texas. Page 2 of the speech is missing.
Date: September 16, 1890
Creator: Chilton, Joshua Crittenden
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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