The focus of the historical collection includes the following areas:
- Rural education in Iowa (1850 – 1955)
- UNI campus (1886 – present)
- Costumes, Midwest (clothing 1850 – present)
- Currency, international
The focus of the historical collection includes the following areas:
Cat. # | Name | Description | ||
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10101 | UNIM1991.12.2 | Scarf | Machine knitted. Pale orange with 9" border of narrow stripes of beige, taupe and orange at each end. Knitted design pattern through center section repeats every 3 1/2" Color: OR,TN,CR | |
10102 | UNIM1991.12.6 | Box | Hinged, lacquered box, with design of flowers, leaves and birds on top. Label shows Japan manufacturer. Has lock. Sketch on catalog sheet. Color: RD-BR | |
10103 | UNIM1991.5.0008 | Dress | Toddler's: 18 mos. - 2 yrs. Opens at center back with 3-button closure. Short bodice with narrow divided collar. Short bodice has tucks at center front. Gathers to fit bodice. 1 5/8" hem is nachine stitched. Opening at center back is bound. Long, set-in sleeves with 1' wide cuffs. Sketch on catalog sheet. Color: WH | |
10104 | UNIM1991.5.0010 | Romper | Wide midriff shaped yoke in front. Divided collar. Center back opening with 2 buttons. Kimono sleeves with narrow hem. Pants have 2 snaps. Yoke waistband with 4 buttonholes to join drop seat to bodice. Legs hemmed. Buttonholes hand-worked. Collar bound with white bias tape. Sketch on catalog sheet. Color: PR | |
10105 | UNIM1991.5.0015 | Romper | Front is cut all in one. Back is divided. Top has center back opening, with 4 snap closure. Extends below waist and has 4 large buttons, buttonholes and belt ends with button and buttonhole. Leg openings have 1 1/4' cuffs. Belts fasten at center front with button. Short kimono sleeves with 1 1/4' cuff. Sketch on catalog sheet. Color: BL | |
10106 | UNIM1991.5.3 | Dress | One-piece with waistline seam and straight skirt. V-neck bodice with decoration at right shoulder. Stitched "straps" 12" x 1" loop back over selves, Button to secure "loop" at end. Two tucks near neckline. 2 released darts each side of waist in back. Short set-in sleeve with 1" hem. Shoulder pads. Skirt has decoration at left front; waistline dart each side of back. Left side zipper. Sketch on catalog sheet. Color: GR-GY | |
10107 | UNIM1991.6.0002 | Pillow, throw | Oblong. Rows of ruffled crochet, multi-colored, sewn to cream colored background. Back is plain, also cream. Color: ML | |
10108 | UNIM1991.6.0003 | Pillow, throw | Square 9-patch patchwork pillow in star pattern. 4 1/2" blocks. Yellow center block; yellow & red star blocks, blue print corner and side center blocks. Back of pillow is plain yellow. Color: YL,BL,RD | |
10109 | UNIM1991.8.1 | Pillow, throw | Round pillow of random-shaped blocks consisting of various prints, patchwork front and back. Fabrics and colors not coordinated; not fully padded. Feather-stitching in different colors where patches join. Sketch on catalog sheet. Color: ML | |
10110 | UNIM1991.8.2 | Pillow, throw | Multi-colored rows of ruffled crochet, starting with a center row, and working around it 18 times. Center uses pink, green, purple, and pale orange, while the outer section features red, light blue, and yellow. Back is off-white muslin. Color: CR,ML | |
10111 | UNIM1991.8.3 | Pillow, throw | Nine blocks arranged in the "Ribbon Star" quilt pattern. Yellow center block bordered by 1 red triangle on each side which is then bordered by 2 yellow triangles; blue print corner and side blocks with floral, striped, and dot patterns. Color: YL,BL,RD | |
10112 | UNIM1991.9.0012 | Eyeglasses | Two parts. a. "Exotic' look glasses, silver frames & bows, dark lens & fancy trim of large "stars" and rhinestones at outer edges of frame & on bows. For fun wear, possibly for sun. b. Slip in case, 3 1/4' x 6 5/8". black, beige diagonally striped velvet. Open at one narrow end. Bound with brown grosgrain ribbon. Sketch on catalog sheet. Color: SL | |
10113 | UNIM1991.9.0015 | Pattern | Women's suit and dress patterns. a - k. a. 2-piece suit, McCall';s #7565, size 18, 50 cents, c. 1933. b. Dress, McCall #3092, size 38, 50 cents, c. 1938. c. Dress, Simplicity #3595, size 18, 15 cents, c. 1940. d. Dress, Simplicity #3459, size 18, 25 cents, c. 1940. e. Dress, Simplicity #3819, size 18, 25 cents, c. 1941. f. Dress, DuBarry #T546, size 36, 10 cents, c. 1940. g. Dress, ? #8267, size 36, 15 cents, c. 1940. h. Dress, Excella E4323, size 36, 25 cents, c. 1940. i. Dress, #209, size 36, c. 1937. j. Dress, Marian Martin, #9803, size 18, late 1940's. k. Two- piece maternity smock, Barbara Bell #1833, size 18, late 1930's. | |
10114 | UNIM1991.9.0016 | Pattern | Two blouse patterns. a. Excella, size 18, c. 1940. Unprinted. Sold for 25 cents. b. Pictorial Review #6701, size 42, printed. c. 1940. Sold for 25 cents. | |
10115 | UNIM1991.9.0017 | Pattern | Woman's blouse and shorts pattern, Pictorial Review #6785, size 18, printed. c. 1940. Sold @25 cents. | |
10116 | UNIM1991.9.0018 | Pattern | Coverall apron, #4591, size Medium. Not printed. c. 1940. Instructions are printed on envelope. | |
10117 | UNIM1991.9.0019 | Pattern | Six sleepwear patterns. a. Negligee, Simplicity #1470, size 38. Not printed. c. 1940. 15 cents. b. Housecoat, Simplicity #2879, Size 18. Not printed. 15 cents. c. Nightgown, Customode #8143. Not printed. Size 36. c. 1940. 25 cents. d. Nightgown, Pictorial Review #6884, size 36. Instructions printed on the envelope. late '30s. 25 cents. e. Lounging pajamas. Simplicity #2011, Size 36. Not printed. 15 cents. f. 2-pc. pajamas. Advance #1960, size 18. Not printed. c. 1940. 15 cents. | |
10118 | UNIM1991.9.0020 | Pattern | Six women's lingerie patterns. a. Slip, Excella #E4338. Size 18, late '30s. 15 cents. Not printed; instructions on envelope. b. Slip, Simplicity #2515, size 36. Not printed. Late '30s; 15 cents. c. Slip, Advance #4315, Size 40; not printed. c. 1940. 25 cents. d. Slip and panties; Advance #4045. Size 40. c. 1940. Not printed; 25 cents. e. Maternity slip. Butterick #8698, Size 20. Not printed. 25 cents. f. Chemise; DuBarry #D481, size 36, not printed. c. 1940, Ten cents. | |
10119 | UNIM1991.9.0021 | Pattern | Girl's. a. Slip and panties. Simplicity #4882, size 6. c. 1945. 15 cents. b. Coat. Simplicty #5148, size 3; printed. c. 1942. 35 cents. | |
10120 | UNIM1991.9.13 | Purse | Clutch style ( no handle or strap for carrying). Perforated 1" squares of vinyl laced together with 3/16" wide black gimp. Zipper closure across top. Interior lined with 2 slip-in pockets sewn to lined sides; zipper tab has gimp & square decoration. Design in center of each square arranged in alternating stripes of blue and white. Sketch on catalog sheet. Color: BK,WH | |
10121 | UNIM1991.9.14 | Magazine | "McCall's Quarterly", summer, 1927. Shows fashions; sold for 25 cents. Color: BK,WH | |
10122 | UNIM1992.11.0001 | Coat | Slightly flared style. Large, loose sleeves with 7 3/4' wide roll-back cuffs. Narrow collar widens at front and is pointed. One hook & eye at neckline. Vertical slot pockets. Lined with brown fabric ( rayon?). buttons on tips of collar. Sketch on catalog sheet. Color: BR | |
10123 | UNIM1992.11.0002 | Coat | Quite straight cut; shawl collar. Large button & loop near waist level. Wide, loose sleeves, hemmed. Slot pockets. Ties on inside with lining ties to loop on under flap of coat. Sketch on catalog sheet. Color: BR-BK,GY | |
10124 | UNIM1992.12.0001 | Neckpiece | Shaped like collar; curved to fit around neck. Meets at center front; large button on left (inside) with corded loop on right to fasten. Sketch on catalog sheet. Color: GY | |
10125 | UNIM1992.12.0022 | Stud | Five parts. a. 1/4" Wood post. Pr0bably at back of neck. b. 3/8" white plastic. Probably at back of neck. c. 1/2" gold plate. Top disk is hollow at center as though an ornament goes in there. d. 1/2"; gold plate. top is white enamel. e. 1/2"; Gold plate. Top is pearl disk. a-c are rigid posts; d. & e. are hinged. Sketch on catalog sheet. Color: WH,GD | |
10126 | UNIM1992.12.0027 | Collar | Three. to be worn with a sweater or jacket. Hook and eye fastener. a. - c. a. is slightly wider. Sketch on catalog sheet. Color: WH | |
10127 | UNIM1992.12.0028 | Collar | To be worn with sweater or jacket. Lining is quilted; gray-beige. Large hook & eye fastener. Color: BR | |
10128 | UNIM1992.12.0029 | Collar | Separate collar to be worn with sweater or jacket. Velvet, lined with white loosely woven fabric. Also has a double-layered facing that fits inside the garment with which it is worn.. Snap fastener. Sketch on catalog sheet. Color: BK | |
10129 | UNIM1992.12.15 | Bag, shoe | Twill weave in 1/2" checks. Rubberized inside. has side and bottom panels, so size can expand 14' zipper closure. About 15" strap handle fastened to bag with snap buttons. Brown handle and piping between front side panels and back. Rubberized inside. Color: BL,GR,BR | |
10130 | UNIM1992.12.16 | Fan | Fifteen inner sticks or blades; 2 outer sticks or guards. Held with 1/4" side satin ribbon @1 1/2" from top. Outer edges rounded; form scallops. Outer 3" of blades are pierced and carved. Below this, a delicate floral pattern has been painted. Outer edges have narrow striping (@ 1/8") in blue. Sketch on catalog sheet. Color: CR,ML | |
10131 | UNIM1992.12.18 | Iron, curling | When wooden handles (@ 3 1/4" long) are squeezed together, metal end opens @3/8" round stem and "casing" to grasp strands of hair to be curled. "Leaf" spring at base of handles. Color: BR | |
10132 | UNIM1992.12.19 | Tree, shoe | "Toe" is of block of wood, @ 2 3/8" x 1 5/8"; piece at heel is also a "bead" of wood, 1 1/8" x 7/8". Steel band between the wooden ends is 7 3/4" x 3/8"; slightly arched. Sketch on catalog sheet. Set of two, a and b. | |
10133 | UNIM1992.12.26 | Key | Two keys. Old style, as for bookcase, dresser, etc. a & c. 1 piece is 1" tall figure of a man. 1 piece is gold @ 1/2" looks like finial for a piece of jewelry. Color: BK | |
10134 | UNIM1992.12.34 | Letter Opener, Knife | Design of a dragon embossed in handle portion on both sides. On side illustrated, viney type designs are carried down into blade. Both sides of blade seem equally sharp. Sketch on catalog sheet. Letter Opener | |
10135 | UNIM1992.12.35 | Tool | Cake decorating set including a metal container with a plunger and five interchangeable tips with different shapes and sizes that can be used to make different types of decoration. Two screw-tops, one at the top and the other at the bottom, allow for the tips to be changed and frosting or other products to be inserted. Also included is a paper instruction sheet with information on instructions and techniques on how to use the product including images of what finished products may look like. | |
10136 | UNIM1992.12.36 | Tool | An envelope with 9 tools to be used to make and decorate various foods. 36a: tan paper envelope with yellow trim, black text describes contents as tools for decorating with whipped cream, meringue, mayonnaise, creamed cheese, and more, provides instructions for how to use included materials, and features two recipes that can be made using the included tools. There is a large black and white picture displaying what types of food and decorations are possible when using the product. numbers at the bottom indicate that the product cost 50 cents. 36b: brown plastic tool consisting of a single circle which is beveled out and a straight, thin cylinder coming out from the center. 36c: brown cone which is open on both ends, the widest point is a smooth circle and the tip consists of six spikes that are widely spaced. 36d: brown cone which is open on both ends, the widest point is a smooth circle and the tip consists of six spikes that are moderately spaced. 36e: brown cone which is open on both ends, the widest point is a smooth circle and the tip consists of seven spikes that are closely spaced. 36f: brown cone which is open and smooth at the base and has five small slits at the tip. 36g: brown cone which is open and smooth at the base and has a single, small hole at the tip. 36h: brown cone which is open and smooth at the bottom and the tip has been shaped into a large angled line which is wider at the top and thinner at the bottom. There is a small crack that goes from the widest point at the top until 3/4ths of the way down to the base. 36i: brown cone which is open and smooth at the bottom and the tip has been shaped into a small angled line which is wider at the top and thinner at the bottom. 36j: brown cone which is open and smooth at the bottom and the tip has been shaped into a small half-circle with eight small spikes. | |
10137 | UNIM1992.12.37 | Saccharometer | Glass instrument used to measure the density of sugar solutions at 60 F, most commonly used in the production of alcohol. At the very bottom is a bulb with a nib inside of which are several very small black ball bearings; above the bulb is a 13cm empty cylinder which tapers up to a very thin cylinder containing paper printed with the numbers used in measuring, this smaller cylinder is 12cm long. The paper contained within the thinner cylinder has both wide and small dash marks, numbers marking the wider dash marks start at the top at "0" and counts by twos up to "24" at the bottom of this thin area; There is a thin red line encircling the cylinder towards the top, it is marking the number "2"; "Balling's Saccharometer; Temp. 60° F." is printed along the side of the measuring marks. Object is contained in its original box which is brown and very visibly worn, there is water damage and discoloration in several places and the base has two pieces of masking tape being used to hold it together. This object has multiple parts, the saccharometer (12.37a), the box lid (12.37b), and the box base (12.37c). | |
10138 | UNIM1992.12.38 | Box | Cardboard box containing Mendets brand patches for graniteware, aluminum, hot water bags, and more. The box is made up of two parts, the sheath (38a) which is green with blue text describing the product and its uses, and the insert, a plain brown box. Inside the box are two identical pieces of paper (38c&d) which depict a woman in a dress surrounded by different objects that can be fixed with the product and text saying why Mendets is the best for fixing them on one side, and another woman using the product along with small diagrams and instructions on the steps needed to use the product on the other side. Next inside are several silver aluminum nuts and screws in varying sizes as well as cork "washers" and a single aluminum wrench, all of which are counted together as 38e for simplicity. | |
10139 | UNIM1992.13.0005 | Suit, gym | Knit top and shorts. top off-white, shorts navy. Sleeveless, V-neck finished with 3/4" binding. side seam bust darts; 1' hem. Sketch on catalog sheet. Shorts fitted, 1" waistband with elastic; 1' hems in legs. Color: BL,WH | |
10140 | UNIM1992.13.0006 | Suit, warm-up | Jacket and slacks. Jacket has zip front, extends into full roll collar. 5/8" hem; no darts to fit. Sketch on catalog sheet. Slacks, slim or tailored fit. 1" hem at waistband has elastic. 1 " hem in legs, double sewn. UNI. | |
10141 | UNIM1992.14.0003 | Purse | Semi-ciruclar, with two 10 1/2" bail handles of top-sewn leather. Zipper closure; lined with rust-colored satin. Snap coin purse sewn to one side; open pocket on other side for mirror and lipstick. Enameled ball tab on zipper; small leather decoration on front side. Sketch on catalog sheet. Color: BR | |
10142 | UNIM1992.14.4 | Tablecloth | Stair-stepped square shape, Hardanger cloth and embroidery. 7 3/4" plain center, surrounded by Kloster blocks. Other stitches include twisted bars, 8-point stars, satin-stitch & cut fabric threads and spiderweb filling stitch, eyelet holes, woven bars. Sketch on catalog sheet. Color: WH | |
10143 | UNIM1992.14.5 | Doily | Star-burst design, filet crochet. Diamond mesh joined to 2 3/4" linen center. darning stitch used for embroidering design in each of 12 points. Feather stitching around edge of linen center. Sketch on catalog sheet. Color: WH | |
10144 | UNIM1992.15.0003 | Gown, wedding | Dress and slip. One-piece dress is straight with slight flare in skirt. Bodice, princess lines accented with 3/4' wide lace; standup collar; curved yoke alternating rows of lace & fabric. Center back closure with buttons; hook & eyes in collar. Long set-in sleeves. Three groups of 4 very small tucks, 3 bands of insertion lace & matching edging at wrist. Skirt has wide lace waistband, tiny released pleats (vertical) below waist. Lace & tuck detail above narrow hem. Slip has eyelet "lace". Sketch on catalog sheet. Color: WH | |
10145 | UNIM1993.11.0003 | Gown, evening | Olive green chiffon empire bodice underlined with matching crepe. Lowered neckline, waist darts, center back zipper. Center back seam in skirt which is underlined with crepe; flares to 66' circumference at floor-length hem. Short, set-in sleeves. 40" wide chiffon panel gathered to center back of skirt. Finished with a large bow at waistline. Gold braid at wasitline & bottom of sleeves; chiffon panel and 4 1/2' x 10" chiffon bow. Sketch on catalog sheet. Color: GR | |
10146 | UNIM1993.11.0010 | Glove | Almost elbow-length dress gloves. Seams on inside except for top stitching on seams of 4 fingers, top edge. 1/4" elastic, 5" long with zig zag stitch, on sides of cuff. Color: RD | |
10147 | UNIM1993.11.9 | Scarf | Border @ 3 1/2" has 12 shields along each side, each a different heraldic design. Center area has diagonal cross lines jlining corners of shields. Hand-rolled hem. Sketch on catalog sheet. Color: WH,GD | |
10148 | UNIM1993.12.0001 | Blouse | Dressy blouse, sheath style, with lowered V-neck. Embroidered panels @ 2 5/8" set together with 1" wide bobbin lace. Center back opening is fastened with 6 snaps. Sketch on catalog sheet. Color: WH | |
10149 | UNIM1993.12.3 | Petticoat | Floor length, with 9" placket and 2 snaps; hook & eye at waist. Top portion 21 3/4" long, Flared muslin; 1" wide insertion lace; top portion continues as "lining" 13" more. Over this is a 13" long ruffle with 1 7/8" lace edging. Sketch on catalog sheet. Color: WH | |
10150 | UNIM1993.12.4 | Camisole | Lowered neckline, fitted with drawstring. Top portion gathers to 5/8" twill tape at waistline. 3 1/2" "tuck in" band below waist. Drawstrings at bottoms of sleeves, also. Filet crochet yoke with square neckline extends to form cap sleeves. 3 buttons, hook & eye. Sketch on catalog sheet. Color: WH | |
10151 | UNIM1993.16.0015 | Pants | Purple slacks. 2 5/8" wide waistband on front has 4 buttonholes and back has narrow facing and elastic. Placket on each side 4" long with one button at top of waist. Lengthened nearly 4" by inseam gathered to fit on added material for length. Wide legs. Sketch on catalog sheet. Color: PR | |
10152 | UNIM1993.16.0025 | Scarf, piano | Rectangular piece of khaki colored wool felt. Sides are whipped stitched. Ends are cut in 1" wide and 4" long fringe (14 total on each end). Along one long side there is flower cut-out decorative edging. Color: BG, BR | |
10153 | UNIM1993.16.10 | Dress | a. Cotton dress with green and white vertical stripes. Back neck darts, scoop neckline with 1 snap at top. 2" ruffle collar. Center front opening down to bottom of garment with 10 white plastic 3/4" diameter buttons and bound button holes. Patch pockets with stripe running horizontally 7 gore skirt. Cap sleeves with turn back cuff and one button on front side only. Waist darts, 1" dressmaker hem. Buttons resemble flower with six petals. Hook and eye at waist. Natural waist. Crocheted belt loop. b. 3/4" tie belt. Sketch on catalog sheet. Color: GN, WH | |
10154 | UNIM1993.18.0006 | Pattern | Three dress patterns and one man's shirt, vest & pants pattern. a. Vogue #7752, "Very Easy, Very Vogue". Misses 1-piece dress or tunic and pants. $1.50, size 12, bust 34, hip 36. b. Simplicity 8344. Misses jumper and mini-pant jumper. Misses size 12, bust 34. new sizing. c. Simplicity 9112 "Young Contemporary Fashion" Misses skirt in 2 lengths, blouse, scarf and sash. Size 12, bust 34, waist 25 1/2". d. Simplicity 5048, men's shirt, vest & pants. Size 34, chest 34", waist 28". | |
10155 | UNIM1993.20.1 | Purse | Envelope style; bengaline exterior with sateen lining. Lower section of front side gathers slifhtly to 2 1/2" wide "ylke". Medium sized snap fastner. Lined with black sateen; has a 3' x 7" flat pocket on back wall for mirror, etc. Color: BK | |
10156 | UNIM1994.10.19.0030 | Tablecloth | Pattern woven in. 15" above each end is a "band" with two gods? in black design, 5' tall. Fringed ends. Sketch on catalog sheet. Color: WH,BK | |
10157 | UNIM1994.10.19.25 | Tablecloth | Seven parts. a. 1/2' hems; mitered corners with hemstitching. Sketch on catalog sheet. b. - g. Napkins, same treatment as tablecloth. Sketch on catalog sheet. Color: WH | |
10158 | UNIM1994.10.19.28 | Tablecloth | Lots of cross-stitch embroidered designs. Key, birds design at hems. All corners similar; napkins b. - e. have key border, and design in only one corner. Sketch on catalog sheet. Color: WH,ML | |
10159 | UNIM1994.10.19.29 | Tablecloth | All corners embroidered in off white; stairstep, symmetrical shape. All edges finished in buttonhole stitch embroidery. Sketch on catalog sheet. Color: CR | |
10160 | UNIM1994.10.19.31 | Tablecloth | Each corner has cutwork floral design with gray embroidery and buttonhole stitched embrodered edges in alternating scallop and saw-tooth shape. Sketch on catalog sheet. Color: WH | |
10161 | UNIM1994.13.0064 | Comb | used to hold hair back, shaped top with course teeth, comb is bowed to conform to head shape Color: BR | |
10162 | UNIM1994.13.0065 | hairpin | large toroise shell hairpin with red rhinestone settings (12 stones) Color: BR, RD | |
10163 | UNIM1994.13.0086 | Dress | eyelet lace yoke front, plain back yoke lace edging all around center back placket closure (no buttons or snaps), dress gathers to yoke, long set in sleeves with elastic at wrist, lace at bottom, 3-inch hemstitched Color: WH | |
10164 | UNIM1994.13.0087 | Dress | Lace insert yoke front, plain yoke back, placket opening center back, no fasteners, long sleeves set in, gathered at bottom and lace at hem, skirt gathers to yoke, 3'' hemstitched at bottom Color: WH | |
10165 | UNIM1994.13.0093 | Dress | scalloped yoke front and back with lace edging, lace at round neckline, c.b. placket- no fasteners, skirt gathers to yoke, has pin-tucks and ruffle w/ lace adging at hem, long sleeves sewn to yoke, no shoulder seams, gathered at bottom with lace edging, lace inserts in yoke front and back Color: WH | |
10166 | UNIM1994.13.0101 | Bonnet | back has a circle with cording around it and 3 rows of hemstitching, cording is all around edges of bonnet, there is 3 rows of hemstitching on sides of bonnet and 3 rows on the front where bonnet turns back over head which is 2'' Color: TN | |
10167 | UNIM1994.13.0106 | Hat | 5 3/4'' deep seams to 8'' die, circle on top of crown Color: WH | |
10168 | UNIM1994.13.0130 | Ornament, Hair | there are 13 flowers in a row, longer flowers at center with smaller as it goes to ends gradually decreasing in size, barrette is bowed, back side has holding teeth and henged keeper to hold in place in hair, keeper slips into a hook to hold Color: BR | |
10169 | UNIM1994.13.0135 | Trim | egg shaped form covered with fine cording runs vertically around form, small cording attached to end. Color: BK | |
10170 | UNIM1994.13.0136 | Trim | has rounded top then tapers with a flat end, (ice cream cone shape), cording runs vertically on roam, small hole in top going through the bottom Color: BK | |
10171 | UNIM1994.13.0140 | Bead | Round diamond cut bead with hole in one end. Bead is flattened where hole is located on bead. Color: BK | |
10172 | UNIM1994.13.0141 | Bead | diamond cut glass beads. Used on the end of braid trim UNIM1994.13.0133. Color: BK | |
10173 | UNIM1994.13.0142 | Bead | Dome shaped diamond cut beads with hole going through bead just above flat back. Color: BK | |
10174 | UNIM1994.13.0143 | Bead | Smooth cylindrical shaped beads with hole through center. Color: BK | |
10175 | UNIM1994.13.0145 | Bead | Thin small wafer shaped glass beads with small hole in center. Color: BK | |
10176 | UNIM1994.13.0146 | Button | Two sets of frog style fastener with button. Used to close the front of a jacket. a&b. Color: BK | |
10177 | UNIM1994.13.0147 | Button | Cloth covered round button with course thread wound around on top of cloth (crochet?). In the center the thread is filled in with spokes going off to the edge of the button. Set of 9. Color: BG | |
10178 | UNIM1994.13.0148 | Button | Cylinder form slightly larger in diameter at center. Covered with black cording running vertical lines. Flat on back side. Set of 8. Color: BK | |
10179 | UNIM1994.13.0149 | Trim | Round corded trim used to hang down on lower edge of item of clothing. Cording wrapped into a ball with braid attached at end for hanging. Set of 4. Color: BK | |
10180 | UNIM1994.13.100 | Hat | Womans nightcap with small round elastic in casing at bottom followed with a 1 1/4'' ruffle around head | |
10181 | UNIM1994.13.104 | Pillowcase | cutwork leaf design circles in each corner, pillowcase has 3 buttons and buttonhole closure on back side on one side Color: WH | |
10182 | UNIM1994.13.105 | Pillowcase | pillow top is backed with wite cotton quilting material, green running stitch embroidery work Color: TN | |
10183 | UNIM1994.13.112 | Petticoat | White placket w/ 1 button on waistband at left side, pin-tucks, lace insert and a ruffle with hemstitch trim at the bottom of ruffle | |
10184 | UNIM1994.13.118 | Shirt | overhead, back lower than the front, no trim, shoulder straps are 1/2'' wide and continue around neck and armseyes, back lower than front, small scallop around neck and armseyes on top edge Color: WH | |
10185 | UNIM1994.13.127 | Purse | chain stitch at top (5 rows) single crochet down two and one half inches, one row of double crochet, followed by 1 1/2'' single crochet at bottom, a 4'' long string of clear seed beads is doubled and ends attached to bottom of pusre, drawstring closure extends 15'' of chain stitch Color: RD, CL | |
10186 | UNIM1994.13.128 | Net, Mosquito | neting lays over head and foot board and side rails of baby crib Color: WH | |
10187 | UNIM1994.13.20 | raincoat | A. knee length, 3 snap closure down center front, hood, long sleeves, very thin plastic folds up compactly. B. small plastic case. | |
10188 | UNIM1994.13.25 | Scarf | machine satin stitch embroidered floral design on one carmen takes up 1/4 of the scarf, done in white satin, hem is turned under 1'' and machine hemmed with 2 rows at scalloped stitching Color: WH | |
10189 | UNIM1994.13.33 | Scarf | machine hem all around 5'' long fringe tied on in four strands of yarn, trimmed with one pearl and one rhinestone side by side with 3 acrossed them two acrossed alternating with a total of nine rows, 5'' fringe (yarn) each end Color: BK | |
10190 | UNIM1994.13.36 | Handkerchief | White linen handkerchief with drawnwork and white floral embroidery in one corner, very small rolled hem; machine stitched. Color: WH | |
10191 | UNIM1994.13.40 | Handkerchief | Small white linen handkerchief with hemstitched with design in one corner; two flowers in lavender and gold w/ green leaves embroidered, gold and lavender embroidered dots form a square at corner. Dots of the same colors surround the design. Color: WH | |
10192 | UNIM1994.13.41 | Handkerchief | White cotton handkerchief with narrow satin stitch scalloped hem, satin stitch design all around sides makes a 1'' border Color: WH | |
10193 | UNIM1994.13.42 | Handkerchief | White cotton handkerchief. "Dorothy" is machine embroidered in cursive using pink thread at one corner, woven floral and ribbon bows border 1 1/4'' wide, plain in center Color: WH | |
10194 | UNIM1994.13.43 | Handkerchief | Small white cotton handkerchief with decorative border: 1/2'' lavender hand stitched hem, 3 rows of golden yellow and 2 rows of white drawnwork. Color: WH, PR | |
10195 | UNIM1994.13.53 | Purse | 10'' zipper closure at top has a button tied to the zipper pull, belt at top is only decoration, has a white vinyl lining without any pockets Color: BK | |
10196 | UNIM1994.13.54 | Purse | raised peddle flower at center on both sides, crocheted balls attached with chain stitch at both lower sides and bottom of v shaped bottom at center Color: RD | |
10197 | UNIM1994.13.55 | Billfold | tooled leather outside with mexican theme, inside has a mirror, zippered bill compartment, on one side, the other side has a coin compartment and a fold out picture holder Color: BR | |
10198 | UNIM1994.13.56 | Billfold | Bill compartment has a divider, three pockets for cards on each side, black rayon lining Color: BK | |
10199 | UNIM1994.13.57 | Purse | laced together with wine colored lacing snap closure on overlapping flap, leaf tooled design. a&b. Color: BR, RD, TN | |
10200 | UNIM1994.13.59 | Fan | 17 purple ribs gold trim top edge, then pink followed by red floral design on ivory background, some white accent markings Color: WH PR PK GD RD |