Resource Type

Lace bonnet

Fachon bonnet of black lace with dark maroon velvet bows in front. Worn by older women.
Date: 1880
Creator: unknown
System: The UNT Digital Library

Sunbonnet

Sunbonnet of black cotton with lace trim; rows of machine quilting echo the rounded edge of the brim; self-fabric ruffle trims edge of brim; crown is sewn to brim in a flat seam on sides, and gathered on top; tail has a trim of floral pattern machine lace with no center back seam; chin ties and narrow hemmed.
Date: 1880/1899
Creator: unknown
System: The UNT Digital Library

Change purse

Change purse of tortoise shell with mother-of-pearl inlay. Oval shape; palm-size. Brass frame; hinged opening. Teal silk lining; four inner pockets, one with slide closure. In alligator box. Frame of interior closed pocket stamped "Revlie / S. G. O. C." (difficult to read). Measurements: 8.5 cm x 5.5 cm
Date: 1880/1929
Creator: unknown
System: The UNT Digital Library

Coin purse

Coin purse of bright violet/magenta velvet with brass frame and ball twist closure. Leather divided lining. Perhaps a child's purse. Measurements: 6 cm x 6.5 cm
Date: 1880
Creator: unknown
System: The UNT Digital Library

Day Dress

Day dress ensemble.
Date: 1880/1889
Creator: unknown
System: The UNT Digital Library

Boots

Ladies lace-up boots of black leather with stacked heels. Pointed toe with light broguing. Stamp on sole: "[illegible] / Made in Boston U.S.A."
Date: 1880/1910
Creator: unknown
System: The UNT Digital Library

Boots

Ladies lace-up boots of tan leather with Louis heel. Tag on heel: “1730”
Date: 1880/1910
Creator: unknown
System: The UNT Digital Library