Denver Public Library Western History/Genealogy Digital Collections

- Interior view of Paul T. Mayo's residence
- An interior view of a room in Paul T. Mayo's mountain residence. A large fur rug and a bear skin rug covers a stone floor. Some of the items in the room include couches, chairs, cabinet, lamps, french doors and a tapestry rug on rock ashlar walls.
- Mayo, Paul T.--Homes & haunts.; Houses--1910-1940.; Interiors--1910-1940.
- [between 1910 and 1940?]
- Navajo rug
- Close-up view of a Native American (Navajo) rug. The rug shows a Yei figure with a notched border. Each corner has fringed tassels.
- Indians of North America--Arts & crafts--1890-1910.; Navajo Indians--Arts & crafts--1890-1910.; Rugs--1890-1910.
- [between 1890 and 1908]
- Rio Grande style blanket and beater
- View of a hand-woven Rio Grande style blanket made at a WPA sponsored weaving project in San Luis (Costilla County), Colorado. Shows a multi colored striped blanket and two chain rug beaters with wooden handles.
- Hispanic Americans--Arts & crafts--1940-1950.; Mexican Americans--Arts & crafts--1940-1950.; Blankets.; Tools.; Blankets--Colorado--Pictorial works.; Hispanic Americans--Colorado--Pictorial works.; Mexican Americans--Colorado--Pictorial works.;...
- [between 1940 and 1950?]
- Denver Municipal Facts: Volume 3 Number 34, 1911 August 19
- Interior of Detroit Photographic Co's car
- Interior view of the Detroit Photographic Company railroad car, probably in Chicago (Cook County), Illinois. Men wear suits and sit behind a table covered by a woven rug. Photographic prints are on a table and hang on interior walls. The car has...
- Chicago and North Western Railway Company--1890-1900.; Detroit Photographic Co.--Facilities--1890-1900.; Chicago (Ill.)--1890-1900.; Bicycles & tricycles--Illinois--Chicago--1890-1900.; Interiors--Illinois--Chicago--1890-1900.;...
- [1898?]
- Library facing northwest [Frederick Warshauer residence].
- Interior view of the library in the Frederick Warshauer residence in Antonito, Conejos County, Colorado, shows scenes depicting pastoral and mythological works framed by stylized laurel leaves and portraits of statesmen, writers, and scientists....
- Antonito (Colo.)--1910-1920.; Interiors.; Libraries (Rooms)--Colorado--Antonito--1910-1920.;Warshauer, Frederick B., 1859-1913--Homes and haunts.
- [between 1960 and 1980]
- Ute couple with daughter
- A Native American (probably Ute) man, woman, and girl stand on a woven rug and pose with a horse in front of a clapboard building with a porch with ornate brackets. The woman and girl wear shawls with fringe, a choker necklace or a long beaded...
- Indians of North America--1890-1910.; Ute Indians--1890-1910.; Families--1890-1910.; Horses--1890-1910.; Houses--1890-1910.
- [between 1890 and 1910?]
- Della Montenelli
- Studio portrait of an Italian American woman identified as Della Montenelli, an actress or opera singer. She poses and looks at an object, possibly a mirror, held in her raised hand. Della Montenelli has long, wavy hair and wears a lace and...
- Italian Americans--1890-1910.; Actresses--1890-1910.; Opera singers--1890-1910.; Women--1890-1910.; Montenelli, Della.
- [between 1890 and 1910?]
- Interior of home of ex-Governor Eaton, Greeley, Colo.
- Interior view of home of Governor Benjamin H. Eaton, Greeley, Colorado. Room has a fireplace with a clock and potted plants on the marble mantlepiece. Framed pictures are on the papered wall; a sampler over the door reads "Home Sweet Home." A...
- Eaton, Benjamin Harrison, 1833-1940--Homes & haunts.; Greeley (Colo.)--1900-1910.; Houses--Colorado--Greeley--1900-1910.; Interiors.
- 1902
- Baby on fur rug
- Studio portrait of a baby in a dress with lace on a fur rug.
- Infants--1890-1900.
- 1890
- Portrait of a baby on a fur rug
- Studio portrait of a baby who poses on a fur rug wearing only a diaper.
- Fur--1890-1900.; Infants--1890-1900.
- 1890
- Navajo rug
- Native American (Navajo) wool rug with a diamond pattern and dyed in red, brown, white, and gray.
- Navajo Indians--Arts & crafts--1890-1920.; Indians of North America--Arts & crafts--1890-1920.; Rugs--1890-1920.
- [between 1890 and 1920]
- Weaving prayer rug in deserted kiva or cave in the rock Moki Indians, Walpi Pueblo
- Interior view of a kiva, possibly the snake kiva, at Walpi Pueblo, First Mesa, Arizona; two unidentified Native American (Hopi) men sit in the kiva; one man sits on a wooden crate at a wooden loom and weaves a dark blanket or rug while another...
- Hopi Indians--Arizona--Walpi--1890-1900.; Indians of North America--Arts & crafts--Arizona--Walpi--1890-1900.; Hopi Indian Reservation (Ariz.)--1890-1900.; Walpi (Ariz.)--1890-1900.; Interiors--Arizona--Walpi--1890-1900.;...
- 1899
- Rug showroom
- Interior of a rug store, probably in Denver, Colorado. Shows Oriental rugs displayed on the walls, floor, racks, and folded on shelves.
- Denver (Colo.)--1910-1920.; Home furnishings stores--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.; Rugs--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.
- [between 1910 and 1920?]
- Photograph showing texture of a good quality Navajo rug woven from old-type Navajo wool
- Close-up view of a Native American (Navajo) rug, woven with Navajo wool.
- Indians of North America--Arts & crafts--1930-1950.; Navajo Indians--Arts & crafts--1930-1950.; Navajo textile fabrics--1930-1950.; Rugs--1930-1950.
- [between 1930 and 1950]
- Type: Pictorial bird rug Weaver: Annie Mae Whiskers
- Close-up view of a Native American (Navajo) rug that depicts birds on a tree.
- Indians of North America--Arts & crafts--1960-1970.; Navajo Indians--Arts & crafts--1960-1970.; Navajo textile fabrics--1960-1970.; Pictorial rugs--1960-1970.; Rugs--1960-1970.; Whiskers, Annie Marie--Associated objects.
- 1968 July 15
- Spinning wool into yarn to be used in Navajo Indian rug weaving
- Native American (Navajo) women spin wool near a loom in Arizona. A rug hangs behind her.
- Indians of North America--Arizona--1890-1910.; Navajo Indians--Arizona--1890-1910.; Navajo textile fabrics--Arizona--1890-1910.; Navajo women weavers--Arizona--1890-1910.; Rugs--Arizona--1890-1910.; Spinning--Arizona--1890-1910.;...
- [between 1910 and 1930]
- Bobby and Gloria Herrera
- Toddlers Bobby and Gloria Herrera pose in bathing suits on their front porch at 1121 Lawrence Street in the Auraria neighborhood, Denver, Colorado. They stand on a woven rug with American Indian designs.
- Mexican Americans--Colorado--1940-1950.; Hispanic Americans--Colorado--1940-1950.; Auraria (Denver, Colo.)--1940-1950.; Denver (Colo.)--1940-1950.; Boys.; Girls.; Infants.; Herrera, Bobby--Pictorial works.; Herrera, Gloria--Pictorial works.;...
- [1947]
- Rio Grande style weaving Jerga.
- View of a Rio Grande style weaving known as a jerga woven around 1885 by Francisco Antonio Gallegos in Arroyo Seco (Taos County), New Mexico. The striped rug has a central seam where two narrow weavings are sewn together.
- Hispanic Americans--Arts & crafts--1880-1890.; Mexican Americans--Arts & crafts--1880-1890.; Rugs.; Textiles.; Gallegos, Francisco Antonio--Associated objects--Pictorial works.; Rugs--New Mexico--Arroyo Seco--Pictorial works.; Textile fabrics--New...
- [between 1980 and 1990?]
- L.C. Phipps residence, Denver, Colorado, boy's room, 2nd floor
- A telephone sits on a desk in the boy's room at the Lawrence Cowle Phipps house in the Belcaro Neighborhood of Denver, Colorado. A couch, upholstered chairs, and tables are arranged in this sitting room. An oriental rug covers the floor and wood...
- Phipps, Lawrence Cowle, 1862-1958--Homes & haunts.; Belcaro (Denver, Colo.)--1930-1940.; Denver (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Living rooms--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Telephones--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.
- 1933 October
- L.C. Phipps residence, Denver, Colorado, Mrs. Phipps' bedroom
- A telephone sits on the bedside table in Mrs. Phipps' bedroom in the home of Lawrence Cowle Phipps in the Belcaro Neighborhood of Denver, Colorado. The bed is covered with a lace cover and pillows. Portraits, possibly of family members, hang on the...
- Phipps, Lawrence Cowle, 1862-1958--Homes & haunts.; Belcaro (Denver, Colo.)--1930-1940.; Denver (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Bedrooms--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Telephones--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.
- 1933 October
- L.C. Phipps residence, Denver, Colorado, ladies retiring room, 1st floor
- A telephone sits on a table in a women's rest room on the first floor of the home of Lawrence Cowle Phipps in the Belcaro Neighborhood of Denver, Colorado. Hand towels hang near a marble sink. Brushes and cosmetic boxes sit on a table under a...
- Phipps, Lawrence Cowle, 1862-1958--Homes & haunts.; Belcaro (Denver, Colo.)--1930-1940.; Denver (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Bathrooms--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Telephones--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.
- 1933 October
- L.C. Phipps residence, Denver, Colorado, Mrs. Phipps' sitting room, 2nd floor
- A telephone sits on a desk in Mrs. Phipps' sitting room in the Lawrence Cowle Phipps home in the Belcaro Neighborhood of Denver, Colorado. The room is decorated with heavy drapes, a couch, upholstered chairs, built-in book shelves, and crystal...
- Phipps, Lawrence Cowle, 1862-1958--Homes & haunts.; Belcaro (Denver, Colo.)--1930-1940.; Denver (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Living rooms--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Telephones--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.
- 1933 October
- Publicity advertising illustration, living room, 1756 Grape St., McCarthy house
- A telephone sits on an ornate table with books and magazines in the living room of Isabelle McCarthy at 1756 Grape Street in the South Park Hill Neighborhood of Denver, Colorado. Tattled doilies decorate an upholstered chair. A framed photograph of...
- McCarthy, Isabelle--Homes & haunts.; Denver (Colo.)--1940-1950.; South Park Hill (Denver, Colo.)--1940-1950.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1940-1950.; Living rooms--Colorado--Denver--1940-1950.; Telephones--Colorado--Denver--1940-1950.
- 1940 February 1
- Publicity advertising illustration, bedroom, 1756 Grape, McCarthy house
- A telephone sits on a bed side table in a bedroom in the home of Isabelle McCarthy at 1756 Grape Street in the South Park Hill Neighborhood of Denver, Colorado. A chenille bedspread covers the double bed. Sheers and tapestry drapes cover the window...
- McCarthy, Isabelle--Homes & haunts.; Denver (Colo.)--1940-1950.; South Park Hill (Denver, Colo.)--1940-1950.; Bedrooms--Colorado--Denver--1940-1950.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1940-1950.; Interiors--Denver--Colorado--1940-1950.;...
- 1940 February 1
- Portrait of a girl
- Studio portrait of a girl who poses on a fur rug. She wears a light colored dress, dark vest and bow at her neck. Her slightly tilted head rests on one hand.
- Girls--1890-1900.
- 1890
- Portrait of a girl
- Studio portrait of a girl who poses on a fur rug. She wears a light colored dress, dark vest, bow at her neck and rests her cheek in one hand.
- Girls--1890-1900.
- 1890
- Portrait of a man
- Studio portrait of a man who poses in a suit, bow tie, and with his arm resting on an upholstered chair. A fur rug is on the seat of the chair.
- Men--Colorado--1890-1900.
- 1890
- Portrait of a baby
- Studio portrait of a baby who poses on a fur rug. The child wears a light colored dress and vest.
- Infants--1890-1900.
- 1890
- Portrait of twin babies
- Studio portrait of two babies who lay on a fur rug. The babies wear light colored gowns.
- Infants--1890-1900.; Twins--1890-1900.
- 1890
- Portrait of a girl
- A young girl poses for a studio portrait on a fur rug. She wears a light colored dress with lace at the collar, cuffs, and hem. She wears a pair of knit gauntlet gloves.
- Girls--Colorado--1890-1900.
- 1890
- Woman and children
- Studio portrait of a woman and toddlers on a fur rug and brocade settee.
- Boys--1890-1900.; Children & adults--1890-1900.; Mothers & children--1890-1900.; Women--1890-1900.
- 1890
- Man in tails
- Studio portrait of a teenager in a tuxedo. A bust sculpture of a Roman soldier is on a brocade rug.
- Men--1890-1900.; Teenagers--1890-1900.
- 1890
- Denver-New York toll line, opening of booths in A. B. clubroom used in opening demonstration
- Interior view of an area identified as the A. B. clubroom possibly in the Mountain States Telephone and Telegraph Company building in Denver, Colorado. Wooden telephone booths line one wall. Signs over the booths read: "Omaha Direct," "Chicago...
- Mountain States Telephone and Telegraph Company--Facilities--1910-1920.; Interiors--Colorado--1910-1920.; Telephone booths--Colorado--1910-1920.; Telephone companies--Colorado--1910-1920.
- 1911, May 8
- Two young girls
- Outdoor portrait of two children in Denver, Colorado. They pose near a brick wall with a rug backdrop.
- Denver (Colo.)--1900-1920.; Families--Colorado--Denver--1900-1920.; Girls--Colorado--Denver--1900-1920.
- [between 1904 and 1915?]
- Exchange interior, operator's rest room
- Women read and knit in the lounge room for operators at the Mountain States Telephone and Telegraph Company exchange building in Colorado Springs (Teller County), Colorado. The room is decorated with oak mission style furniture. Magazines and an...
- Mountain States Telephone and Telegraph Company--People--1910-1920.; Colorado Springs (Colo.)--1910-1920.; Interiors--Colorado--Colorado Springs--1910-1920.; Lounges--Colorado--Colorado Springs--1910-1920.; Telephone companies--Colorado--Colorado...
- 1914
- Operator's sick room - 1421 Champa
- Interior view of an infirmary at the Colorado Telephone Company exchange in Denver, Colorado; decor includes a pitcher and bowl for washing, a wicker rocking chair, an Oriental rug, and pillows with ruffles.
- Colorado Telephone Company--Facilities--1900-1910.; Denver (Colo.)--1900-1910.; Infirmaries--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.
- 1906
- Portrait of a baby
- Portrait of a baby who poses on a fur rug. The child wears a light colored dress with lace at the hemline, neckline, and cuffs.
- Fur--1890-1900.; Infants--1890-1900.
- 1891
- Portrait of a woman
- Full length studio portrait of a woman who poses near an ornate backdrop and rests her hand on a fur rug that is draped over a chair. She wears a fitted bodice with pleats, and a bow at her neck. Her hair is pulled back and her short curly bangs...
- Studio props--1890-1900.; Women--1890-1900.
- 1891
- Portrait of a baby
- Studio portrait of a baby who poses on a tapestry rug. The child wears a light colored dress with crochet decoration.
- Infants--1890-1900.
- 1891
- Portrait of a woman
- Full length studio portrait of a woman who leans her arm on a chair draped with a fur rug. She wears a dress with puffy sleeves and a fitted bodice that buttons up the front. Beads surround the high collar. Her bangs are curled over her forehead.
- 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
- 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 woman
- Studio portrait of a woman who stands between two heavy drapes. She holds on to the fabric and rests her face on the edge of a tapestry. She wears a pleated skirt, loose bodice, and choker. Her hair is pulled back on top of her head. A fur rug...
- Women--1890-1900.
- 1890
- Portrait of a woman
- A woman poses for a studio portrait resting her hands on the back of a upholstered couch. She wears a fitted bodice embroidered with flowers and leaves. The shoulders of the dress are puffy and gathered by bows. A diploma or rolled document rest on...
- Women--1890-1900.
- 1890
- Bedroom interior
- Interior view of a bedroom, probably in Colorado. A woman, in a dress, holds a book and stares out the window. Items in the room include a bed with pillows and a blanket, rocking chairs, an ornate rug, patterned carpet, wall furnishings and a table...
- Bedrooms--Colorado--1890-1910.; Women--Colorado--1890-1910.
- [between 1890 and 1910?]
- Portrait of a baby
- Studio portrait of a baby who poses on a fur rug. The child wears a light colored dress with lace decoration. She holds a flower in her hand.
- Infants--1890-1900.
- 1890
- Portrait of a woman
- Full length studio portrait of a woman who is seated in an upholstered chair. She wears a dress with a fitted bodice that buttons up the front and is decorated with applique around the cuffs, collar, and both sides of the body. A bar pin holds her...
- Women--1890-1900.
- 1890
- Portrait of a baby
- Studio portrait of a baby who wears a light colored gown with eyelet lace at the hem. The child lies on a fur rug.
- Hides & skins--1890-1900.; Infants--1890-1900.
- 1891
- Portrait of a baby
- Studio portrait of a baby who wears a white gown with eyelet lace at the hem. The child reclines on a fur rug.
- Hides & skins--1890-1900.; Infants--1890-1900.
- 1891