Clothing and dress; Costume; Fashion; Fashion Plates; Fashion Illustrations
Four day dresses, two adult dresses with A-line, mid-calf length skirts, square necklines, sleeves 3/4 length or bishop, wide waistbands, one with ribbon sash and bow; ""misses"" knee length, A-line skirt, belt, long bishop sleeves, buttons from...
Clothing and dress; Costume; Fashion; Fashion Plates; Fashion Illustrations
Three day dresses, left with ""bowling pin"" ankle-length skirt, bodice with loose elbow length sleeves, bateau neckline, picture hat with flowers; center dress has ankle length skirt, 3/4 length jacket with wide lapels and cuffs, deep pockets,...
Clothing and dress; Costume; Fashion; Fashion Plates; Fashion Illustrations
Two day dresses. The left dress shows a wide lace collar over a chemise, 3/4 length sleeves trimmed in lace, and a full skirt with 3 flounces. The right dress shows a fitted jacket/bodice with a large basque that is elaborately trimmed in fringe...
Clothing and dress; Costume; Fashion; Fashion Plates; Fashion Illustrations
Two day dresses both with jewel necklines trimmed with lace, fitted bodices, 3/4 length pagoda sleeves with lace and ruffle edges, small waistlines, and full skirts. The right dress has a jacket style bodice, a plain skirt, and a matching bonnet....
Clothing and dress; Costume; Fashion; Fashion Plates; Fashion Illustrations
Two day dresses and a girl's dress. The day dresses both have full skirts and are worn with bonnets elaborately decorated with feathers, lace and ribbons. Left dress seen from back shows a fitted wrap with fringe on the upper portion and layered...
Clothing and dress; Costume; Fashion; Fashion Plates; Fashion Illustrations
Two day dresses. The left dress shows a seamed and decorated bodice coming to a point at the waist, overhanging the shoulders are wide strips of fabric, the pagoda sleeves are extremely wide and 3/4 length with a lace blouse underneath, a lace...
Clothing and dress; Costume; Fashion; Fashion Plates; Fashion Illustrations
Riding Wear, shows simpler dress for outdoor activities. The man is wearing a fitted, double breasted cutaway coat, contrasting trousers and a bow tie. The woman is wearing a simple dress with a fitted bodice, fold-over collar, bow tie, 3/4 length...
Clothing and dress; Costume; Fashion; Fashion Plates; Fashion Illustrations
A May Party, demonstrating differing dress standards for different generations. The dress on the far left shows a wide neckline with lace trim, a large shawl edged with ruffles; a full, flounced skirt; and a wide brimmed hat with lace hanging from...
Clothing and dress; Costume; Fashion; Fashion Plates; Fashion Illustrations
Three types of outdoor dresses all with long sleeves and full skirts. The riding habit on the left has a fitted bodice-jacket with a peplum extending down the back, long sleeves with lace trim on the shoulders, a contrasting ribbon around the...
Barker, Celestia Lee, 1846- ; Barker, William B ; Cookery, American -- Midwestern style ; Farm life -- Iowa ; Home economics ; Religious education -- Iowa ; Rural families ; Women in agriculture ; Women teachers -- Iowa ; Iowa -- History -- Civil...
The majority of entries were written during the Civil War and describe Lee's work on the family farm, attending religious services, visiting family throughout central Iowa, social activities, and her beaux. She also describes her training to be a...
In 1914, Warren H. Manning began work on the National Plan which culminated in a "National Plan study brief," printed in Landscape Architecture, July 1923. The full report was never published but provides interesting viewpoints on how state...
Welch, Adonijah Strong, 1821-1889; Iowa State University presidents; Presidents' papers; Speeches; Patriotism; Freedom; Education; Presidents -- Assassinations
Box 1, Folder 19: Welch discusses citizenship, patriotism, natinalism, President James A. Garfield's assassination, freedom of religion, and universal education.
