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The Town Guard

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A line of a dozen men, in a variety of dress, wield rifles while in the background a thirteenth man receives advice from a woman.
Date: 1900
Creator: Dixon, Clive
Object Type: Artwork
System: The UNT Digital Library

Dress

Day dress ensemble: A) Bodice of ivory crinkled cotton gauze with a tiny floral print in vertical stripes and waves. High standing band collar with lace yoke and matching cotton ruffle around shoulders; trimmed with two rows of thin dark brown ribbon. Long sleeves are gathered in armhole and are completely covered in pin tucks which open and flare out at wrists; wrists trimmed in two narrow rows of dark brown velvet ribbon. Button closure at left side shoulder and under armseye; string tie of self at waist. Unlined. B) Skirt of matching fabric in full, A-line silhouette. Slightly trained with two rows of self ruffle at hem. Center back opening. Unlined.
Date: 1900
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Dress

A) Fitted bodice of black silk covered in black silk netting. Intricate black jet beading and black sequin design around high standing collar and yoke. Long sleeves with matching net ruffle cuffs trimmed with three rows of black silk ribbon; black Alençon lace trim at wrist above ruffled cuff. Bodice front is loosely fitted and trimmed with three vertical rows of black silk ribbon at each side; back of bodice is trimmed with two vertical rows of black silk ribbon at each side. Center back hook & eye closure. Outer bodice is boned and has brown polished cotton lining; inner bodice of brown polished cotton. B) Skirt of black silk netting. Full length. Dress is trimmed two vertical rows of gathered black silk ribbon from waist to ruffle and has five Alençon black lace appliques on front. Twelve-inch ruffle at hemline is trimmed with four rows of black silk ribbon and has rows of gathered matching ribbon at top of ruffle and along bottom of hem. Center back opening with hook & eye on waistband.
Date: 1906
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Child's apron

Child's apron of tan calico cotton in floral print. A-line style. Rounded neckline; long sleeves. Center back closure of five buttons. Unlined.
Date: 1907
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library
Envelope for Pictorial Pattern #5631 (open access)

Envelope for Pictorial Pattern #5631

Pictorial pattern 5631 to make a misses' dress with "cowboy collar," front closure, one-piece construction, natural waistline, and ankle length, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1907/1915
Creator: Pictorial Review Pattern Company
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
Envelope for Pictorial Pattern #5453 (open access)

Envelope for Pictorial Pattern #5453

Pictorial pattern 5453 to make an empire-waisted nightgown with high neckline, short sleeves, and bust detail, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1907
Creator: Pictorial Review Pattern Company
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
Envelope for Pictorial Pattern #5369 (open access)

Envelope for Pictorial Pattern #5369

Pictorial pattern 5369 to make a misses' skirt with high waistline, darts and drape at waistline, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1907
Creator: Pictorial Review Pattern Company
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
Envelope for Pictorial Pattern #5616 (open access)

Envelope for Pictorial Pattern #5616

Pictorial pattern 5616 to make a ladies' dress with ankle length, bloused bodice, high natural waistline, and unlined construction, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1907/1915
Creator: Pictorial Review Pattern Company
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library

"Hillman" detachable collar

Man's detachable collar. Exterior layer of off-white, woven to create effect of narrow horizontal bands/stripes. Lining/inner layer of white cotton(?) Stamped on reverse: "Trade Ide Mark / Elite Quality" "897" "Hillman / Geo. P. Ide & Co. Inc. / U.S.A." "13 1/2"
Date: 1900/1919
Creator: George P. Ide & Co.
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

"Hillman" detachable collar

Man's detachable collar. Exterior layer of off-white, woven to create effect of narrow horizontal bands/stripes. Lining/inner layer of white cotton(?) Stamped on reverse: "Trade Ide Mark / Elite Quality" "899" "Hillman / Geo. P. Ide & Co. Inc. / U.S.A." "13 3/4"
Date: 1900/1919
Creator: George P. Ide & Co.
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

"Hillman" detachable collar

Man's detachable collar. Exterior layer of off-white, woven to create effect of narrow horizontal bands/stripes. Lining/inner layer of white cotton(?) Stamped on reverse: "Trade Ide Mark / Elite Quality" "897" "Hillman / Geo. P. Ide & Co. Inc. / U.S.A." "13 1/2"
Date: 1900/1919
Creator: George P. Ide & Co.
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Reversible collar

Man's detachable collar of white card stock(?) Stamped on reverse: ""Linene / Trade Mark" "ONC"; "Trade 'Sinene' Mark / Tasso Patented April 17, 1877 / Reversible Collar Co., Boston, Mass. USA" "15"
Date: 1900/1919
Creator: Reversible Collar Company
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Reversible collar

Man's detachable collar of white card stock(?). Stamped on reverse: ""Linene / Trade Mark" "O.N.C." "Trade 'Sinene' Mark / Tasso Patented April 17, 1877 / Reversible Collar Co., Boston, Mass. USA"; "15".
Date: 1900/1919
Creator: Reversible Collar Company
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

"Superior" detachable collar

Man's detachable collar. Exterior of red cotton with white stitching around edge. Inner part/lining of white cotton twill fabric. Stamped on reverse: "15" "Superior" "Frank & Co. / Makers / Nashville, Tenn."
Date: 1900/1919
Creator: Frank & Co.
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

"Millbrook" detachable collar

Man's detachable collar of white (silk?) fabric. Exterior side with vertical woven damask stripes and textures. Stamped on inside: "Use no starch / snug-fit tie loop / pat. apl'd. for." "Millbrook / Geo. P. Ide & Co. / U.S.A."; "16 / 8485"
Date: 1900/1919
Creator: George P. Ide & Co.
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

"Millbrook" detachable collar

Man's detachable collar of white silk(?). Exterior with vertical damask stripes/textures. Stamped on inside: "Use no starch / Snug-fit tie loop / Pat. Apl'd. for." "Millbrook / Geo. P. Ide. & Co. / U.S.A." "16 / 8485"
Date: 1900/1919
Creator: George P. Ide & Co.
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Plaid detachable collar

Man's detachable collar. Exterior of plaid design in blues and white and black with white stitching around edge. Inner part/lining of white cotton twill fabric. Stamped on reverse: "15" "Superior" "Frank & Co. / Makers / Nashville, Tenn."
Date: 1900/1919
Creator: Frank & Co.
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

"De Luxe" detachable collar

Man's detachable dress collar. Exterior layer of off-white/"champagne", damask-style weaving creating narrow vertical stripes alternating with wider "textured" stripes. Lining/inner layer of off-white linen(?) Stamped on reverse: "De Luxe / Cluett, Peabody & Co., Inc. / U.S.A." "1118" "Merrimac / Launder Soft" "14"
Date: 1900/1919
Creator: Cluett, Peabody, & Co.
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

"De Luxe" detachable collar

Man's detachable collar. Exterior layer of off-white/"champagne", damask-style weaving creating narrow vertical stripes alternating with wider "textured" stripes. Lining/inner layer of off-white linen(?) Stamped on reverse: "De Luxe / Cluett, Peabody & Co., Inc. / U.S.A." "2108" "Merrimac / Launder Soft" "14"
Date: 1900/1919
Creator: Cluett, Peabody, & Co.
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

"De Luxe" detachable collar

Man's detachable collar. Exterior layer of off-white/"champagne", damask-style weaving creating narrow vertical stripes alternating with wider "textured" stripes. Lining/inner layer of off-white linen(?) Stamped on reverse: "De Luxe / Cluett, Peabody & Co., Inc. / U.S.A." "1118" "Merrimac / Launder Soft" "14" Stamped on inside: "1108 / 4 DL177 3541"
Date: 1900/1919
Creator: Cluett, Peabody, & Co.
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

"Interlaken" detachable collar

Man's detachable collar of off-white linen. Exterior layer of damask weave with narrow vertical satin-finish stripes and wider "textured" stripes. Stamped on reverse: "Launder soft / No starch" "Interlaken / Geo. P. Ide & Co. / U.S.A." "14 / 3710"
Date: 1900/1919
Creator: George P. Ide & Co.
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Detachable collar

Man's detachable collar. Exterior layer of off-white, woven to create effect of narrow vertical bands/stripes with wider plain stripes between. Lining/inner layer of white cotton(?). Stamped on reverse: "Trade Ide Mark / Geo. P. Ide & Co. / U.S.A." "Arlington / 1650" "14"
Date: 1900/1919
Creator: George P. Ide & Co.
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Detachable collar

Man's detachable collar of tiny black and white gingham check with magenta plaid stripe. Inner part/lining of white linen(?) fabric. Stamped on reverse: "15" "Superior" "Frank & Co. / Makers / Nashville, Tenn."
Date: 1900/1919
Creator: Frank & Co.
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Detachable collar

Man's detachable collar. Exterior layer of off-white plain weave fabric. Lining/inner layer of white cotton(?) Stamped on reverse: "Trade Ide Mark / Special Quality" "3038" "Idecraft / Geo. P. Ide & Co. Inc. / U.S.A." "16 1/2"
Date: 1900/1919
Creator: George P. Ide & Co.
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library