Special Collections at the Henry Madden Library

Afternoon and Child's Dress

Dresses; Hats;

Unfitted afternoon dress known as a tea gown composed of soft flowing fabric, open in front and and decorated with cascading ruffles. The child is wearing a dress with decoration on the shoulders and

Carriage Dress

Bonnets; Dresses; Umbrellas; Fashion plates;

Purple day or carriage dress with Marie sleeves and decoration at hem Accessories include a bonnet and parasol with folding handle.

Cottage Dress

Dresses; Fashion Plates; Hats;

Day dress with decorative detailing at the hem and cuffs, an apron, and a brimmed hat with ribbons.

Couple in riding outfits

Dresses; Hats; Neckties; Trousers; Coats;

Green riding dress with demi-gigot sleeves. Blue double-breasted tailcoat with cravat and white trousers.

Day and Child's Dresses

Dresses; Hats; Umbrellas; Children's clothing & dress;

Dresses with fitted bodices, overskirts and full bustles. Child wears drop-waist dress with matching hat and parasol.

Day and Evening Dress

Dresses;

Dresses with full sleeves at the shoulders and bell shaped skirts.

Day and Wedding Dresses

Dresses; Wedding costume; Veils;

Dark green day dress with fitted bodice, pagoda sleeves, lace engageantes and worn with a snood. Wedding dress with full skirt and sleeves decorated with lace.

Day Coat

Hats; Coats; Umbrellas;

Fitted coat worn with hat decorated with ribbon and feathers.

Day Dress

Dresses; Hats;

Dress with s-shaped silhouette of high collar, puffed and gathered sleeves, and bell shaped skirt worn with matching hat with feathers..

Day Dress

Dresses; Hats;

Dress in the ""lingerie gown"" style with v-neck, full, pouched bodice, and skirt with fullness in back. Dress is decorated in lace with flounced sleeves. Worn with gloves and hat decorated with ost

Day Dress

Dresses;

Dress with high collar, fitted matching jacket and skirt, belted waist.

Day Dress

Dresses; Hats;

Dress with high collar, full bodice and skirt flat in front and full in back. Worn with hat decorated with ostrich feathers.

Day Dress

Dresses; Hats; Umbrellas; Gloves;

Dress with high collar, full bodice, puffed sleeves and flat-fronted skirt with fullness in back. Worn with hat decorated with flowers and ostrich feathers and parasol.

Day Dresses

Dresses; Hats;

Dress on left is Empire style with elevated waistline. Dress o right with fitted bodice, natural waistline and looser skirt. Both worn with large hats decorated with ostrich feathers.

Day Dresses

Dresses; Hats; Coats;

Dresses with tight fitting bodices, skirts with full bustles decorated with pleated ruffles, worn with jackets and hats.

Day Dresses

Dresses; Hats; Handbags; Fur garments;

Dresses with loose fitting bodices, fitted sleeves, full skirts and worn with hats.

Day Dresses

Dresses; Hats; Gloves;

Dresses with high collars, full, pouched bodices, full puffy sleeves gathered at the elbow, and skirt with fullness at the back. Worn with hats decorated with fruit, flowers and bow and gloves.

Day Dresses

Dresses; Hats;

Flounced dresses worn over a crinoline. Indoor caps decorated with lace, ribbons and flowers are worn.

Day Dresses

Dresses;

Day dresses with high necks, full sleeves, bell-shaped skirts.

Day Dresses

Dresses; Fans;

Dresses with full sleeves ending at the elbow and bell shaped skirts.