Historic Costumes and Textiles Collection
Founded in 1985 by retired human sciences professor Catherine Boyd, the collection is home to more than 1,000 garments, hats, accessories and pieces of footwear representing a range of historical periods and styles dating from the mid-1800s to the present.
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Hat
Brown straw hat with netting and bow details. Label- "Ramleigh Model. "Personal Artifacts; Clothing -- Headwear
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Hat
Beige and green velour hat with wire leaves and flower details. Label "Made in ___"Personal Artifacts; Clothing -- Headwear
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Hat
Cream colored felt hat with grosgrain ribbon and beaded leaf detail. Label- "Evelyn Varon Exclusive. " Size 22. "Imported Fur Genuine fur felt. "Personal Artifacts; Clothing -- Headwear
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Hat
Black straw hat with a large brim and a bow around the crown. Label in interior - "Norman Durand Original"Personal Artifacts; Clothing -- Headwear
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Hat
Cream colored felt hat with dark brown netting and a dark brown bow. Brown sequins on netting over the hat. No label. Personal Artifacts; Clothing -- Headwear
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Hat
Black velvet hat with two hat pins located at the back. Label - "Dolly Madison. " Size 22 1/2. Personal Artifacts; Clothing -- Headwear
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Hat
Off-white, green, and pink flower detailed dinner hat with netting. Personal Artifacts; Clothing -- Headwear
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Hat
Red straw hat with bowl shaped top and decorated around the hat with white and pink flowers and leaves. Personal Artifacts; Clothing -- Headwear
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Hat
Red velvet dinner hat. with bow detail located on the right side. Personal Artifacts; Clothing -- Headwear
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Hat
Man's black felt derby hat. with a black grosgrain ribbon around the crown of the hat. Star on top. Interior label - "The Good; Luck Clo. Co. Inc. " Size 7. "Herrin & Zeigler, ILL. "Personal Artifacts; Clothing -- Headwear
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Overalls
Pair of boy's blue denim overalls or short-alls. No size indicates, possibly 12 months. Metal zipper down front. Two pockets at front. Elastic band along upper back. Metal snap closures along interior of legs. Label - "Lang's Kwiki Harry Lang Creation"Personal Artifacts; Clothing -- Outerwear
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Pocket Square
Silk pocket square that has dark blue, light blue, brown, gold, red, gray, green, yellow, blacks squares with paisley print. Unclassifiable Artifacts; Need to Classify
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Pump
Gold leather closed toe pointy toe box pumps with two circular details on the top of throat. Label printed in gold on insole of (b)- "From the Sohri Collection. " Label printed in gold on insole of (a)- "Customized for Ray Ehinger. "Personal Artifacts; Clothing -- Footwear
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Pump
Ivory satin cover pump with topstitching and pointy toe box. Topstitching done along insertion of shoe. Label in both insoles- ""Holiday Fine Shoes. "" Label in (b) printed on insole at heel- "Custom Quality" with coat of arms including what seems to be a shoePersonal Artifacts; Clothing -- Footwear
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Purse
Small clutch gold, shiny, imitation leather purse with pearl clasp. Personal Artifacts; Personal Gear
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Purse
Clutch Purse, beige with black printed lace pattern. No label. Personal Artifacts; Personal Gear
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Purse
Black satin purse with rhinestone and sequin floral bead work. Personal Artifacts; Personal Gear
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Purse
Brown leather alligator purse with gold clasp. with a peach satin interior. Label BassPersonal Artifacts; Personal Gear
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Purse
Dark brown felt purse with two sided opening and a gold link closure. Personal Artifacts; Personal Gear
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Purse
Faux leopard fur purse with metal clasp and brown lining. Come with a small change purse. Personal Artifacts; Personal Gear
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Purse
Tan wicker purse, could be plastic with possible a faux wood finish, and a leather handle. Personal Artifacts; Personal Gear
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Runner, Table
A 47" x 17" cotton woven table runner with pink, maroon, yellow, green, and black embroidery colors with a floral design. Building Furnishings; Household Accessory
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Scarf
Brown scarf with teal blue flowers, white, rust, and tan; has scalloped edge. Personal Artifacts; Clothing -- Accessory
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Shoe
Bruno Magli black sling back leather sole and open toe heel. Made in Italy. Size 6AAAA. In wrong shoe box. Personal Artifacts; Clothing -- Footwear
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Shoe
Stuart Weitzman for Mr. Seymour tan synthetic snake skin with powder blue and brown additions sling back heel with bow. Size 6 AA. In original box. Personal Artifacts; Clothing -- Footwear
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Shoe
Brown pointed closed toe heels with embossed synthetic reptile printed leather. Man made. Green strip of fabric down middle of insole. Hardly visible label embossed on insoles of heel- "Genuine Alligator Lizard," "Leather Outsole," "Balance"Personal Artifacts; Clothing -- Footwear
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Shoe
Clear plastic and leather open toe evening slip-on heels. Insole is grey and the vamp is clear. Clear heel has carved out flower design. Plastic flower detail at throat. Elastic connects insoles to heel. Label glued onto both insoles- "Dolmode. "Personal Artifacts; Clothing -- Footwear
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Shoe
De Liso Debs heels in beige synthetic suede fiber with champagne leather trim. Size 6 AAAA. In original blue and white spotted shoe box. "Designed by Palter Deliso"Personal Artifacts; Clothing -- Footwear
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Shoe
Cream/light pink rounded closed toe pumps in a woven fabric. Throat is square. Sides of quarters are shallow to show more foot. Insole of (a) printed in gold- "Kay's. " Insole of (b) printed in gold- "Paradise Shoes. " Printed in dark blue ink on inside. Personal Artifacts; Clothing -- Footwear
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Shoe
De Liso Debs designed by Palter/Deliso multicolored flower print with glitter added heel with closed toe. Inside sole: "PAGEANT Cellulose Fibre. " Size 6AAA. In original shoe box. Personal Artifacts; Clothing -- Footwear
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Shoe
Palizzio. . . "very New York," the 21 black patent leather pump heel with side cut outs and small heels. Size 6AAA. In original show box. Personal Artifacts; Clothing -- Footwear
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Shoe
Red leather pointy closed toe heels with throat having dark navy blue ribbon weaved into cutouts with bow at center. Gold printed label on insole of (a)- "Customized for RAY EHINGER. " Gold printed label on insole of (b)- "Ray monde," "Original. "Personal Artifacts; Clothing -- Footwear
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Shoe
Palizzio. . . "very New York" Riminilast Stilettos from Goldsmith's in Memphis, TN black suede heel with cut outs on top of the foot. Not in original shoe box. Personal Artifacts; Clothing -- Footwear
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Shoe
Town & Country gold with silver embroidered flower patterned closed toe heel. Vinyl sock lining. Cellulose cushion innersole. Size 5. 5 AA/RRRA. Personal Artifacts; Clothing -- Footwear
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Shoe
De Liso Debs designed by Palter/Deliso nude/tan pointed closed toe heels with embossed trim and embossed pleats. Insole: "Cellulose fiber. " Size 6AAA. No original shoe box. In non-original box "La Belle"Personal Artifacts; Clothing -- Footwear
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Shoe
Black leather strapped heels with rounded closed toe box. Has gold accented clasps and gold circle connecting straps to toe box and vamp. Label printed in gold on insole of (a)- "Cosmo" Oval shape with what seems to be a lady in a dress inside oval. Personal Artifacts; Clothing -- Footwear
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Shoe
Salvtone Ferragamo Boutique brown embossed weave print flats. Made in Italy. Size 6AAAA. In original shoe box. Personal Artifacts; Clothing -- Footwear
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Shoe
Stuart Weitzman for Mr. Seymour tan, blue, and brown snake skin sling back heel with bow. Size 6S. In original box. Personal Artifacts; Clothing -- Footwear
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Tie, Bow
Gray and black striped and checkered skinny clip-on bow tie. Metal clip "Ormond NYC. "Personal Artifacts; Clothing -- Accessory
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Fabric
Peach silk charmeuse (a soft, lightweight, drapable fabric of silk or synthetic fibers, having a semilustrous satin face and dull back) fabric approximate 2 yards in length and 36" inches wideUnclassifiable Artifacts; Need to Classify
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Hat
Off-white and black hat with black beaded trim around the edges with a black tie attached. Personal Artifacts; Clothing -- Headwear
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Pillowcase
Pillowcase, baby boy's thin white cotton machine made thin lace on edge. Building FurnishingsBedding
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Apron
Apron : orange and white cotton gingham checked apron with white crocheted motifs on the front. Personal Artifacts; Clothing -- Outerwear
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Apron
Apron : White cotton apron with blue and yellow embroidery and blue and yellow plaid trim. Personal Artifacts; Clothing -- Outerwear
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Apron
Apron : white and pink cotton apron with colored flowers printed on the front and a scalloped edging and tulip shaped pocket. Personal Artifacts; Clothing -- Outerwear
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Apron
Apron : brown cotton apron with brown trim around apron and pockets. Two ties at top and waist. Egg yolk on front. Two front pockets. Two buttons in back. Personal Artifacts; Clothing -- Outerwear
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Blouse
Cream/off-white nylon tricot knit blouse; buttons from back, small mandarin collarPersonal Artifacts; Clothing -- Outerwear
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Comb
Plastic amber colored plastic celluloid rounded hair comb with 20 prongs. Decoration placed inside celluloid during manufacturing because surface is smooth. Front of comb has florals in white and red with metallic gold outlining and two metallic gold fans. Personal Artifacts; Adornment
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Compact
Gold circular metal compact with mirror. Exterior engraved decoration - geometric sunburst. Bottom is smooth. Interior engraving: "Elgin American Made in USA. "Personal Artifacts; Toilet Article
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Cover, Pillow
A 19. 5"x27" cream acetate pillowcase with red, pink, maroon embroidery. Building Furnishings; Bedding
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Doily
A white crochet doily that has a floral design in the center. It has a 26" diameter. Building Furnishings; Household Accessory
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Doily
A off-white cotton doily that has a 9" diameter and 28. 26" circurmference. It has a star design right in the center. Building FurnishingsHousehold Accessory
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Dress
Faint pink silk under and cream chiffon with front shearing. Personal Artifacts; Clothing -- Outerwear
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Dress
Woven beige cotton Feed-sack dress with red, blue, and purple flowers. Personal Artifacts; Clothing -- Outerwear
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Ensemble
Peach silk bra and panty set with beige lace trim. Personal Artifacts; Clothing -- Outerwear
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Gloves
Black leather gloves with decorative topstitching. Unclassifiable Artifacts; Need to Classify
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Gloves
Off-white leather gloves. Wrist length with button closure. Ribs on upper part. Quirk insert between thumb and pointer finer. Unclassifiable Artifacts; Need to Classify
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Gloves
Ivory kid leather gloves with decorative topstitching. Unclassifiable Artifacts; Need to Classify
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Gloves
White leather gloves with 3 topstitched pleat on the top of the hand. Unclassifiable Artifacts; Need to Classify
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Gloves
Brown/rust nylon gloves with elastic in wrist of gloves. Unclassifiable Artifacts; Need to Classify
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Gloves
Navy cotton elbow length gloves. Three button details along wrist. Unclassifiable Artifacts; Need to Classify
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Handkerchief
Woven cotton handkerchief with white, pink, black, yellow, and green floral embroidery and applique with scalloped edge. Personal Artifacts; Personal Gear
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Handkerchief
Woven cream nylon handkerchief with floral prints on each corner consisting of the colors purple, pink, and green. Personal Artifacts; Personal Gear
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Handkerchief
Cotton handkerchief with lavender, pink, green, and blue hand stitched embroidery and hem stitched around the edges. Personal Artifacts; Personal Gear
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Hat
Black straw hat with white straw around brim with tassel and netting details. Personal Artifacts; Clothing -- Headwear
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Hat
Black felt hat trimmed with a black scarf. 2 gold intertwined rings that attach scarf to hat. Label- "Christine Orginal," "Park Ave," "New York. "Personal Artifacts; Clothing -- Headwear
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Hat
Black velour hat with a black mesh veil with sequin details. Label stamped- "Monte Carlo," "Imported Velour," "Made in Italy"Personal Artifacts; Clothing -- Headwear
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Hat
Black velvet hat with black net veil detail. Label along interior rim - "Ranleigh," "Large. "Personal Artifacts; Clothing -- Headwear
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Hat
Brown/rose felt skull cap with brown and rose sequin details. Personal Artifacts; Clothing -- Headwear
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Hat
Black and nylon/velvet hat with topknot detailing and black netting with black discs and rhinestones. Label on interior - "Wilshire. "Personal Artifacts; Clothing -- Headwear
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Hat
Gold/Brown satin hat with double brim and gold/brown beaded band, Label- "Lemington" and "Marshall Fields and Co. "Personal Artifacts; Clothing -- Headwear
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Necklace
Three strand bronze bead necklace with metal clasps with all but one rhinestone missing. Necklace intertwines when worn. Personal Artifacts; Adornment
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Night Gown
Champagne rayon V-neck sleeveless night gown with lace around the neck and arms. Also comes with a small belt. Personal Artifacts; Clothing -- Outerwear
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Purse
Off-white alumesh purse, inside is navy blue. Some of the metal beads are fading and discolored. Personal Artifacts; Personal Gear
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Purse
Black faille purse with metal clasp and peach satin interior. Personal Artifacts; Personal Gear
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Shoe
Ted Saval cream satin sling back heel with leather sole and buckle at ankle. Size 5. 5. In original box. "Ted Saval Los Angeles" 6 MPersonal Artifacts; Clothing -- Footwear
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Shoe
White satin evening heeled shoes with silver thread embroidery all over. Has clusters of clear beading details with 3 pearls at throat. Label printed in gold on insoles of both- "De Liso Debs. " At heel of insole printed in gold is "Avenue. "Personal Artifacts; Clothing -- Footwear
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Shoe
Navy blue open toe heels made of twill weave fabric on the body of shoe. Black leather lining on the toe box opening and throat of shoe. Label printed in gold at outsole of (a) "Burger-Phillips,", "D. Milner Salon," " Birmingham, Ala. "Personal Artifacts; Clothing -- Footwear
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Shoe
Beige baby sneakers with original laces. Holes in a design on the top front of the shoes. Label Mrs. DaysPersonal Artifacts; Clothing -- Footwear
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Shoe
Spectator heels with cream body with black patent leather detailing at: toe caps, detail at across vamp at tongue, heel, and strap across top of foot. Gold clasp. Label on insole of (b)- "Fanfares. " Unreadable ink on both shoes at inside counter. Personal Artifacts; Clothing -- Footwear
