Lace-up boots

Pair of boots or "High Button Shoes" of gray/silver lamé cloth. The shoes, designed with pointed toes rounded at the tips, lace closed along center front with laces 18 holes high. The high heels are rounded at sides and back, tapering to center and flaring back out at base, and are curved at front. They are covered with the lamé fabric on the back and sides. The sole is of tan and brown leather, as is the cap on the heel. Shoes are lined in off-white cloth. Hand-written notation on inside lining, partly illegible: "37 / .... / 911" Measurements: Length: 26 cm Width: 10cm Height: 26cm Heel: 5.5 cm (2") high on axis w/cap
Date: 1895/1905
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Leather shoes

Booties of black leather with black button closure; 11 1/2cm length.
Date: 1892/1902
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Off-white petticoat

Petticoat of off-white cotton with embroidered butterflies and scalloped lace trim at hem.
Date: 1891/1901
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Leather booties

Booties of brown leather with black wool upper with scalloped button closure; 12cm length.
Date: 1895/1905
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Brown hat

Wide brimmed brown crushed silk velvet hat with large matching brown velvet flower and orange velvet autumn leaves.
Date: 1890
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Off-white petticoat

Petticoat, off white cotton batiste with three bands of horizontal tucks and lace inserts.
Date: 1895/1905
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Folding fan

Folding fan with mother of pearl sticks and guards. The leaf is of black Chantilly lace backed with cream satin. A small bail loop at base of fan has an off-white silk tassel hanging from it.
Date: 1890
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Crocodile handbag

Handbag of brown crocodile with two feet attached to front face; stiffened ridge at center and smooth sides. Single contoured handle with brass fasteners. Inverted rectangular frame. Closure consists of two slides at ends with center slide and pull tab. Leather lined with inner accessory pocket. No labels.
Date: 1895/1905
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Dress Ensemble

Gray silk faille ensemble with green velvet accents.
Date: 1890/1899
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Cape

Capelet of black velvet with midnight blue(?) cord and soutache decoration.
Date: 1890/1899
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Day Dress

Day dress of printed off-white wool in purple violets and green leaf pattern.
Date: 1890/1899
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Wrapper

Wrapper or Mother Hubbard gown of cotton muslin printed in blue paisley pattern. Watteau pleats down center back; collared. Long sleeves are gathered at the wrist and have a 5" ruffle at the shoulder. Full length with pleat at hem. Two rows of gold and white braid on yoke. Ties at sides form half belt in back. Center front button closure. Also known as a Texas Prairie Gown. Stamped label at center back neckline: "The / Ideal / Wrapper / Manufactured by / Ideal Mfg. Co. / Tilton, N.H. / Size 38 5405 / Style / Price"
Date: 1895/1899
Creator: Ideal Manufacturing Company
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Dress

Dress of black silk matelassé. A) Fitted bodice of black silk matelassé with vestee of cream silk with lace appliqué trimmed in black and ivory braid in an Art Nouveau motif. High standing collar of lace appliqué matching vestee. Black velvet revers and trim at collar. Long sleeves with rolled back cuffs. Hook & eye closure at left of vestee. Vestee is lined in white polished cotton. Bodice is boned and lined in black polished cotton with center front hook & eye closure; 24" waist. B) Bustle-back skirt with slight train. Center back hook & eye closure. Unlined.
Date: 1897
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Mother Hubbard Dress

Dress in Mother Hubbard style of cotton muslin in printed paisley pattern in shades of pink.
Date: 1890
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Day Ensemble

Day ensemble of tan cotton batiste with woven cream stripes bordered in black. A: Fitted bodice. Yoke is covered in floral lace with black velvet trim; ruffled shoulders of self. Long, demi-gigot sleeves with 2-2/2" ruffle of self as cuffs. Center front hook & eye closure. Lined in mercerized cotton. B: Skirt of same fabric. Full-length with bustle back. Two rows of ruffles at hem; 22" waist. Hook & eye closure at center back on narrow waistband. Unlined.
Date: 1890
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Girl's Fancy Dress

Girl's fancy dress of beige silk satin with light green vertical stripes; satin ribbon flounces at hem, neckline, and sleeves. Large ruffle of net tulle with satin ribbon accents at the rounded neckline. Attached satin ribbon belt which forms three-looped bow in back. Short, puffed sleeves. Center back closure of hook & eyes. Slit pocket. Lined in cream colored organdy.
Date: 1897
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Girl's Dress

Girl's dress of calico in print of blue, green and gold flowers on red background. Square neckline trimmed in lace with three rows of narrow, black velvet ribbon. Elbow-length sleeves trimmed in matching lace and velvet ribbon. Full length, with dropped waist. Center front opening with five mother-of-pearl buttons and barred buttonholes; snap at bottom of opening. Bodice lined in muslin; sleeves and skirt unlined. Tag at center back neckline: "105"
Date: 1890/1899
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Capelet

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
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Cape

Ripple style waist-length cape of black wool felt with yoke of five rows of black satin ribbon and 6" middle tier of black lace. Ruffled stand-up collar of black silk gauze. Secures at center front neckline with two hook & eyes and ties of black satin ribbon. Unlined.
Date: 1897
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Child's Dress

Child's dress of navy blue calico with rose colored paisley print. Long sleeves with caps at shoulders. Empire waistline; full length. Standing collar trimmed with ivory lace. Center front opening with 6 circular brass, concave buttons with red painted centers decorated with silver circles and a star. Back panel in Watteau style and forms a small train. Upper part of dress lined in blue cotton with small white flowers.
Date: 1890/1899
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Shoes

Pair of heeled shoes of ivory kid leather. The shoes are designed with pointed toes, rounded at the tips. Vamp with beading decoration in white/crystal beads in patterns of scrolls, laurel, stars, etc. Modified Louis heel covered in same leather. Retailer's label: "Made / for / Kahn's / in / Dallas"
Date: 1890
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Wedding Slippers

Pair of wedding slippers of off-white kid leather. The shoes are designed with a slightly pointed toe, rounded at tip, with large off-white satin rosette at vamp. Modified Louis or Cuban heel. Size 3B
Date: 1893
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Bonnet

Child's sunbonnet of white cotton. Cotton streamer ties. Channel stitching and eyelet lace ruffle on stiffened visor/brim.
Date: 1898
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Bonnet

Child's sunbonnet of white cotton with eyelet brim, ruffles, apron. Rolled cording embellishment. Ties of self.
Date: 1898
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library