Denver Public Library Western History/Genealogy Digital Collections

- Portrait of a woman
- Studio portrait of a woman who wears a fitted overcoat with a fur collar encircling her neck. The bodice of the coat is decorated with braided applique fasteners. She holds a wallet in her gloved hands. The front of her skirt is made from draped...
- Clothing & dress--1890-1900.; Women--1890-1900.
- 1890
- Portrait of a woman
- Studio portrait of a woman who rests her hand on an upholstered chair and poses near an ornate backdrop. She wears a fitted bodice that buttons up the front. The dress has puffy sleeves and is fastened at the neck with a pin. Two rows of gathers...
- Clothing & dress--1890-1900.; Women--1890-1900.
- 1891
- Portrait of a woman
- Studio portrait of a woman who wears a fitted bodice that buttons with large buttons near her abdomen. The fabric pulled to the side has a lapel. The dress has puffy sleeves and a high collar. Her short bangs are styled above her forehead.
- Dresses--1890-1900.; Women--1890-1900.
- 1891
- Portrait of a man and woman
- Full length studio portrait of a man and woman. The man wears a suit, neck tie, boutonniere and sits in an upholstered chair. He rests his foot on a cushion. The woman stands to the side of the chair. She wears a pleated skirt and laced bodice....
- Couples--1890-1900.; Women--1890-1900.
- 1890
- Portrait of a woman
- Studio portrait of a woman who poses near a rustic wooden fence. She rests her hand on the fence and wears a light colored dress with eyelet lace at the sleeves. A ribbon is tied around her waist and pulled at an angle over her chest. Flowers are...
- Clothing & dress--1890-1900.; Women--1890-1900.
- 1891
- Portrait of a woman
- Studio portrait of a woman, she leans her head and arms on a carved stone pillar and fence prop. Her dress has eyelet lace at the open sleeves and collar. Her hair is pulled back and her short bangs are styled above her forehead.
- Studio props--1890-1900.; Women--1890-1900.
- 1891
- Portrait of a woman
- Full length studio portrait of a woman who faces the side and rests her hands on a fur rug. She wears a dress with a small bustle and slightly puffy sleeves. Her hair is pulled back from her face and her short curly bangs are styled over her...
- Dresses--1890-1900.; Studio props--1890-1900.; Women--1890-1900.
- 1891
- Portrait of a mother and child
- Studio portrait of a woman and her daughter. The young girl rests her head on her mother's shoulder and she holds a doll in her arms. Her mother wears a plaid dress with slightly puffy sleeves and gathered at the neckline. Her hair is pulled back...
- Girls--1890-1900.; Mothers & children--1890-1900.; Women--1890-1900.
- 1890
- Portrait of a plump woman
- Studio portrait of a plump woman who poses with her hand resting on an upholstered chair. She wears a fitted bodice that buttons up the front and a lace scarf at her neck. She holds a hat with feathers and ribbons in one hand and rests the other on...
- Obesity--1890-1900.; Women--1890-1900.
- 1890
- Portrait of a woman
- Studio portrait of a woman who stands. She holds a pair of gloves in her hands and wears a dress with puffy sleeves and ornate applique decoration. A bar pin holds her collar together and she wears a hat with ostrich feathers.
- Clothing & dress--1890-1900.; Women--1890-1900.
- 1890
- Portrait of a woman
- Studio portrait of a woman who reads a letter. She poses near a carved stone pillar and rustic wooden bench. She wears an overcoat and hat with ostrich feathers. Her gloves rest on the pillar.
- Reading--1890-1900.; Studio props--1890-1900.; Women--1890-1900.
- 1890
- Portrait of a young woman
- Studio portrait of a young woman who wears a plaid dress decorated by woven cords. She wears a choker around her neck and a cross pin at her neck. Her hair is pulled back and gathered in a large bun at the back of her head. Her short bangs are...
- Clothing & dress--1890-1900.; Women--1890-1900.
- 1890
- Portrait of a family
- Studio portrait of a family who pose near an ornate backdrop and tapestry. Four of the women are seated and they hold books on their laps. One young woman stands and poses near the break in a tapestry curtain. A young man stands behind the group of...
- Families--1890-1900.; Women--1890-1900.
- [between 1891 and 1901?]
- Portrait of a woman
- Full length studio portrait of a woman who wears a dress with a skirt pleated in the center. Her fitted bodice buttons up the center and is pleated up the center panel. She wears a bow around her neck and a square pin holds her collar shut. She...
- Clothing & dress--1890-1900.; Women--1890-1900.
- 1891
- Portrait of a woman
- Full length studio portrait of a woman who wears a dark colored gown with a train, pleats, puffy sleeve cuffs and a low neckline. Her hair is pulled away from her face. The woman holds long stem flowers. An ornate backdrop is in the distance.
- Evening dresses--1890-1900.; Flowers--1890-1900.; Women--1890-1900.
- 1891
- Portrait of a wedding party
- Studio portrait of a wedding party. The bride wears a white dress with a high collar, a ruffled bosom, puffed sleeves, a belted waist with an a-line skirt, gloves and a veil affixed with flowers. The groom wears a three piece suit with a tie and a...
- Brides--1890-1900.; Grooms (Weddings)--1890-1900.; Spouses--1890-1900.; Wedding costume--1890-1900.; Women--1890-1900.
- 1891
- Portrait of a couple
- Studio portrait of a man and woman. The woman, with curled bangs, stands and wears a full skirt and fitted basque with tucked pleats, probably grosgrain panels, buttons and a bow at the neck. The man sits in a wicker chair with decorative spirals,...
- Couples--1890-1900.; Studio props--1890-1900.; Women--1890-1900.
- 1891 June 28?
- Interior room
- A man and a woman are seated in an unidentified interior room. The room is decorated with rugs, lace curtains on the windows, wood chairs and table, an upholstered chair, desk, a light fixture that hangs from the ceiling, paintings and photos on...
- Houses--1890-1900.; Interiors--1890-1900.; Women--1890-1900.
- [between 1890 and 1900]
- Man & woman in costume
- A woman and a man dressed in costume link arms as they pose for a photo in front of a wood house. He wears a baggy suit, pants and holds a hat in his hands. The woman wears a tattered full length dress, vest, white blouse and a hat.
- Houses--1890-1900.; Women--1890-1900.
- [between 1890 and 1910]
- Man & woman in costume
- A woman holds a screen door open as she turns to talk to a man. Both are dressed in costume. He wears a baggy suit, pants and holds a hat in his hands. The woman wears a tattered full length dress, vest, white blouse and a hat.
- Costumes--1890-1900.; Women--1890-1900.
- [between 1890 and 1910]
- Hispanic man and woman
- Studio portrait of a Hispanic man and woman. She wears a dress decorated with embroidery and buttons. He wears a suit.
- Hispanic Americans--1890-1900.; Men--1890-1900.; Women--1890-1900.
- [1897 May 10]
- Mrs. F.A. Falkenburg
- Studio portrait of probably Ida May Falkenburg, Supreme Guardian, Supreme Forest Woodman Circle and Grand Guardian Women of Woodcraft, women's auxiliaries of Woodmen of the World Life Insurance Society. She wears a high-collared dress, which is...
- Supreme Forest Woodmen Circle (U.S.)--People--1890-1900.; Women--1890-1900.; Falkenburg, Ida May, 1863-1906.
- 1890
- Portrait of a woman and girl
- Studio portrait of a woman, possibly E.A. Vickers, and her daughter. Both wear white summer dresses and pose near a stone fence. The young girl has short bangs and wears her hair straight and down. Her dress has lace flounces at the shoulder, and...
- Families--1890-1900.; Girls--1890-1900.; Women--1890-1900.
- [between 1890 and 1900?]
- Portrait of a man and woman
- Studio portrait of possibly W.H. Payton and a woman. The young man wears a striped suit and is seated in an upholstered chair. The woman stands near the chair and wears a tight fitting basque fastened with a row of closely set small buttons. The...
- Couples--1890-1900.; Men--1890-1900.; Women--1890-1900.
- [between 1890 and 1900?]
- Portrait of a woman
- Studio portrait of an old woman, possibly Mrs. M. James. She wears a black silk dress with slightly puffed sleeves and with a pleated front. Her hair is parted in the middle and pulled down and back.
- Aged persons--1890-1900.; Women--1890-1900.
- [between 1890 and 1900?]
- Portrait of a group
- Studio portrait of a group of people, possibly the John Corach family. One man wears a straw hat and dark wool suit, he sits in a chair and holds a baby on his lap. A woman in an ill fitting dress and decorated bonnet stands behind the chair with...
- Infants--1890-1900.; People--1890-1900.; Women--1890-1900.
- [between 1890 and 1900?]
- Denver & Rio Grande dining car
- Two women converse with one another outside of a dining car of the Denver & Rio Grande Western Railroad stopped at a depot, probably in Colorado. Passengers sit at the dining tables inside of the car.
- Railroad dining cars--1890-1900.; Women--1890-1900.
- [between 1895 and 1900?]
- Margaret "Molly" Tobin Brown
- Studio portrait of Margaret "Molly" Tobin Brown. She wears a dress with train, long jacket with high collar, and a hat elaborately decorated with flowers.
- Clothing & dress--1890-1900.; Women--1890-1900.; Brown, Margaret Tobin 1867-1932.
- [between 1890 and 1900?]
- Margaret "Molly" Tobin Brown
- Studio portrait of Margaret "Molly" Tobin Brown. She wears a ball gown and holds a bouquet of flowers. Her hair is decorated with feathers.
- Ball dresses--1890-1900.; Women--1890-1900.; Brown, Margaret Tobin 1867-1932.
- [1898]
- In the garden
- Miss Mathey tends her sweet peas in her garden. Her dark hair is covered with a bonnet, and she wears a long white dress with puffed sleeves and a bonnet. The slate tile roof of home is in the background.
- Sweet peas--1900-1910.; Clothing & dress--1890-1900.; Women--1890-1900.
- 1899
- Daughter of
- Studio portrait of a unidentified Native American Sioux woman seated in a chair wrapped with a woven blanket and wearing a plaid dress, moccasins, leggings, belt with silver disks (conchas,) hair pipe earrings and necklace.
- Dakota Indians--1890-1900.; Indians of North America--1890-1900.; Women--1890-1900.
- [1891]
- Portrait of a family
- Studio portrait (sitting and standing) of a family posed in front of a painted background. A man holds a baby, two boys hold hands, and a woman in a hat stands with her hand on her husbands shoulder.
- Boys--1890-1900.; Families--1890-1900.; Women--1890-1900.
- [between 1890 and 1915?]
- Woman weaver
- Native American (tribe unknown) possibly Northwest or Canadian, women and children in or in front of a tent with the front flaps open. One woman weaves a fiber mat on a board; another woman holds a child on her lap. Shows: wood structure,...
- Children--1890-1900.; Indians of North America--1890-1900.; Weaving--1890-1900.; Women--1890-1900.
- [between 1890 and 1900?]
- Miss Nadeen Piatt in her young days
- Studio portrait of Nadeen Piatt. She wears a sleeveless dress and a wide-brimmed hat elaborately decorated with feathers.
- Clothing & dress--1890-1900.; Women--1890-1900.; Piatt, Nadeen.
- [between 1890 and 1900?]
- Bartelda, Apache
- Profile studio portrait of Native American (Apache) Bartelda. She wears a coat and a turtleneck sweater. Her long hair hangs down her back.
- Apache Indians--1890-1900.; Indians of North America--1890-1900.; Women--1890-1900.; Bartelda.
- 1899
- Henry Wilson and wife, Mojave (Apache)
- Studio portrait of Native Americans (Yavapai) Henry Wilson and his wife. He wears a cloth turban, necklaces, a shirt, a vest with several pins and a ribbon, pants, boots, and leather gloves. She wears several necklaces and a wool blanket with...
- Indians of North America--1890-1900.; Yavapai Indians--1890-1900.; Women--1890-1900.; Wilson, Henry--Family.; Wilson, Henry.
- 1898
- Freckled Face -Arapahoe-
- Studio portrait (sitting) of Freckled Face, a Native American (Arapaho) woman. She wears a dress decorated with elk teeth, a hair pipe necklace and choker, and bead necklaces.
- Arapaho Indians--1890-1900.; Indians of North America--1890-1900.; Clothing & dress--1890-1900.; Women--1890-1900.; Freckled Face.
- 1898
- Amie Kiawan
- Studio portrait (standing) of Amie, a Native American (Kiowa) woman. She leans against a tree stump. She wears a fringed dress and a cloth belt from which pendants hang.
- Indians of North America--1890-1900.; Kiowa Indians--1890-1900.; Women--1890-1900.; Amie.
- [between 1890 and 1895]
- Tells Lies, Sioux
- Sitting studio portrait of a Native American (Sioux) woman, identified as Telling Lies. She wears a dress decorated with elk's teeth at the shoulders, a hair pipe necklace, choker, a bracelet, earrings, and braids.
- Dakota Indians--1890-1900.; Indians of North America--1890-1900.; Women--1890-1900.; Telling Lies.
- 1899
- Mrs. Lone Elk, Sioux
- Sitting studio portrait of a Native American (Sioux) woman, identified as Mrs. Lone Elk. She wears a blanket around her legs, a long hair pipe necklace, a dark shirt with elk tooth decoration, bracelets, and cross-shaped earrings.
- Dakota Indians--1890-1900.; Indians of North America--1890-1900.; Women--1890-1900.
- 1899
- Calls Her Name, Sioux
- Head and shoulders studio portrait of a Native American (Sioux) woman, identified as Calls Her Name. She wears an ornate hair pipe top, choker, earrings, and braids.
- Dakota Indians--1890-1900.; Indians of North America--1890-1900.; Women--1890-1900.; Calls Her Name.
- 1899
- Yellow Feather, Maricopa
- Head and shoulders studio portrait of Native American (Maricopa) woman, Yellow Feather. She holds a wide, woven basket on her head, cushioned by a cloth head ring. She wears a netted collar with a diamond pattern over a white, sleeveless shirt. Her...
- Indians of North America--1890-1900.; Maricopa Indians--Clothing & dress--1890-1900.; Baskets--1890-1900.; Women--1890-1900.
- 1899
- Whites pose as Native Americans
- Standing studio portrait of a white man and woman posing in Native American clothing. The man wears moccasins, fringed hide leggings and shirt, a full length headdress, a pouch, and a leather belt. He holds a bow and carries a knife and pistol in...
- Indians of North America--Performances & portrayals--1890-1900.; Clothing & dress--1890-1900.; Cradleboards--1890-1900.; Impersonation--1890-1900.; Women--1890-1900.
- [between 1890 and 1895]
- Lizzie Black Bird, Omaha
- Sitting studio portrait of a Native American (Omaha) woman identified as Lizzie Black Bird. She wears a dark skirt, a shirt, bracelets, beaded bandolier, bead necklaces, choker, earrings, and scarves.
- Indians of North America--1890-1900.; Omaha Indians--1890-1900.; Clothing & dress--1890-1900.; Women--1890-1900.; Black Bird, Lizzie.
- 1899
- Susan Frost, Omaha
- Sitting studio portrait of a Native American (Omaha) woman, identified as Susan Frost. She wears a dark, silk dress with decorative stitching, bead necklaces, scarves, earrings, and braids in her hair.
- Indians of North America--1890-1900.; Omaha Indians--1890-1900.; Clothing & dress--1890-1900.; Women--1890-1900.; Frost, Susan.
- 1899
- Ahahe, Wichita
- Sitting studio portrait of a Native American (Wichita) woman; in her lap she holds an infant in a cradleboard. The woman, identified as Ahahe, is wearing a blanket around her waist and a long sleeved shirt.
- Indians of North America--1890-1900.; Wichita Indians--1890-1900.; Cradleboards--1890-1900.; Infants--1890-1900.; Women--1890-1900.; Ahahe.
- 1898
- Yellow Feather, Maricopa
- Sitting studio portrait of a Native American (Maricopa) woman, identified as Yellow Feather. She wears a wrap around her waist, a shirt, and a decorative yoke. On her head she balances a basket of Maricopa manufacture.
- Indians of North America--1890-1900.; Maricopa Indians--1890-1900.; Baskets--1890-1900.; Women--1890-1900.; Yellow Feather.
- 1899
- Jicarilla woman, boy and men
- View of an unidentified Native American Jicarilla Apache woman, boy and men seated inside a tepee with pipes; dress includes beaded hair tubes and leggings, chokers, and necklaces.
- Indians of North America--1890-1900.; Jicarilla Indians--1890-1900.; Boys--1890-1900.; Interiors--1890-1900.; Tipis--1890-1900.; Women--1890-1900.
- 1898
- Apaches
- A group of Native American (Apache) men and women sit on and near a wooden porch, in either Arizona or New Mexico. Some of the women wear bonnets.
- Apache Indians--1890-1900.; Indians of North America--1890-1900.; Women--1890-1900.
- 1890
- Brushing Against and Little Squint Eyes San Carlos Apaches
- Studio portrait of Brushing Against and Little Squint Eyes, Native American (San Carlos Apache) women. They wear beaded necklaces and medal pendants.
- San Carlos Apache Tribe--1890-1900.; Apache Indians--1890-1900.; Indians of North America--1890-1900.; Jewelry--1890-1900.; Women--1890-1900.; Brushing Against.; Little Squint Eyes.
- 1898