The library staff in this portrait taken in 1925. Charles H. Brown is the center man in the back row. On his right is Robert Orr, who succeeded Dr. Brown as director. Some of the other longtime staff members pictured are: Evelyn Wimersberger,...
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Two day dresses, large bustles without trains, left skirt has wide pleats, right gathered to drape over bustle, long sleeves, band collars, Right dress has contrasting stomacher, hat with tall crown, small brim, trimmed with dead bird. (published...
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Two afternoon dresses, bell shaped skirts with multiple ruffles at hem and small trains, sashes at waist with bow at side, high collars, right dress has bishop sleeves changing material partway down forearm to wide cuff; left dress has fitted...
Iowa State University; Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering Dept.; Combines (Agricultural machinery); Farmers; Crops; Harvesting; Agricultural wastes
Shown from the right rear, a self-propelled combine takes down crops in Washington County, Iowa, while simultaneously harvesting the grain in a cloud of dust.
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Two reception dresses, full skirts, left trimmed with lace, right with embroidery, bodices have wide round or v-shaped necklines, monobosom bodices with fitted waists, sleeves are large puffs or layers of lace from shoulder to elbow, elbow-length...
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Three day and two walking dresses all with small sloped bustles, narrow skirts trimmed with layers of ruffles or lace. Bodices on day dresses curve over hips with princess seams, buttons down center front, overall heavily trimmed, hats with flower...
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Two day dresses with cone shaped skirts, no added trim or ruffle, empire puff sleeves, left has princess seams on jacket style bodice, v-neck lapel over band collared blouse, right has animal neck wrap, both hats have wide flat brims, trimmed with...
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Two day ensembles, right has shirtwaists with full, elbow length sleeves, high collar, monobosom, full skirt with two ruffles at hem; left dress has high collar, bishop sleeves and pleated front, belted waist, full or bell shaped skirt, hair piled...
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Two day dresses, both with menswear inspired jackets, right jacket is cutaway style with single button and deep ""U"" neckline, full sleeves to wide cuffs; left is midthigh length with wide lapels, very full sleeves and fitted waist, both jackets...
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Two men's outfits both with frock coats, high collars (left has cravat, right has bowtie and jabot), top hats, canes, striped trousers, and pointed-toe shoes. Man on right has his knee-length frock coat open to reveal his double breasted waistcoat,...
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Two men's outfits, right has mid-thigh length frock coat, waistcoat, shirt, and plaid trousers. Left man has a tail coat, plaid waistcoat, ruffle trimmed shirt, and fitted trousers. Both men have top hats, high cravats, nipped in waists, canes, and...
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Two day dresses, sloping bustles, multiple ruffled overskirts gathered with large bows to form train, coat sleeves with wide cuffs, stand-up collars with lace, right dress has buttons and bows along an asymmetrical front closure, hair piled on...
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Two adolescent outfits and two girl's coats, outfits consist of ankle-length, full skirts that are pleated and jackets with bishop sleeves, right is hip length with pleats and attached belt, left cut-away with small peplum, small girl's coat knee...
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Two children's and two adult outfits; boy in Eton suit with short pants, soft hat; girl in military style dress with buttons to hem, four pockets, cape, and cap with brim; both adult dresses have full, ankle length skirts, left one with waist sash...
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Two dresses, right dress has lower neckline and exposed shoulders (for evening only); short, multi-layered sleeves, fitted bodice, yoked waist; and a full, floor length skirt, and an elaborate coiffure with ringlets, rolls and flowers. Left dress...
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Two day dresses, sloping bustles, multiple ruffled overskirts shaped to form train, right has basque bodice with decorative buttons in back over bustle and on cuffs, stand up lace collar. Left wearing long cape with embroidery and bobbles or lace...
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Two day dresses, right dress jumper style with square neckline over blouse with full sleeves and high collar, tie around neck, fitted waist, pleated skirt; left more decorative with braid trim down sides and front, v-neck over high collar inset,...
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Two day dresses, fitted skirts with bell flare at hem, jackets with coat sleeves, wide lapels and button closure over blouses, right shirtwaist has high men's style collar with tie and left has high band collar, hats have slightly curved brims and...
