Denver Public Library Western History/Genealogy Digital Collections

- Theatrical group
- Men and women in blackface pose in Rifle (Garfield County), Colorado; costume includes dresses of print or brocade fabrics, and hats with flowers. Some of the men are dressed as women. A man points at a cake.
- African Americans--Performances & portrayals--Colorado--Rifle--1900-1910.; Rifle (Colo.)--1900-1910.; Blackface entertainers--Colorado--Rifle--1900-1910.; Clothing & dress--Colorado--Rifle--1900-1910.; Cross dressing--Colorado--Rifle--1900-1910.
- [between 1900 and 1910?]
- Group in costume
- Men and women in blackface pose in Rifle (Garfield County), Colorado; costume includes dresses of print or brocade fabrics, and hats with flowers. Some of the men are dressed as women. A man points at a cake.
- African Americans--Performances & portrayals--Colorado--Rifle--1900-1910.; Rifle (Colo.)--1900-1910.; Blackface entertainers--Colorado--Rifle--1900-1910.; Clothing & dress--Colorado--Rifle--1900-1910.; Cross dressing--Colorado--Rifle--1900-1910.
- [between 1900 and 1910?]
- Elderly woman
- Studio portrait of an elderly woman in a brocade cape, chain jewelry, cameo, and a rose.
- Aged persons--1890-1900.; Clothing & dress--1890-1900.; Women--1890-1900.
- 1890
- El Jebel Shriners, Denver
- Portrait of Freemasons on steps of the Colorado State Capitol building, Denver, Colorado; shows men in turbans and brocade costumes, with a United States flag and an "El Jebel Temple" standard.
- Ancient Arabic Order of the Nobles of the Mystic Shrine for North America--People--1920-1930.; Denver (Colo.)--1920-1930.; Fraternal organizations--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.
- [1920?]
- El Jebel Shriners, Denver
- Portrait of Freemasons on steps of the Colorado State Capitol building, Denver, Colorado; shows men in turbans, capes, and brocade costumes.
- Ancient Arabic Order of the Nobles of the Mystic Shrine for North America--People--1920-1930.; Denver (Colo.)--1920-1930.; Fraternal organizations--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.
- [1920?]
- Front room - drawing room 1755 Grant owned by Dr. & Mrs. F. J. Bancroft
- Interior view of the Bancroft house in Denver, Colorado; decor includes chintz wallpaper, a hanging lamp, brocade upholstery, porcelain, crystal, framed art, silhouettes, vases, and a folding chair.
- Bancroft, F. J.--Homes & haunts.; Denver (Colo.)--1890-1900.; Drawing rooms--Colorado--Denver--1890-1900.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1890-1900.
- between 1890-1900
- Front room drawing room in rear 1755 Grant - owned by Dr. & Mrs. F. J. Bancroft - Denver
- Interior view of the F. J. Bancroft house in North Capitol Hill Denver, Colorado; decor includes chintz wallpaper, Empire chairs, hanging lamps, brocade drapes, framed art, and Oriental carpets.
- Bancroft, F. J.--Homes & haunts.; Denver (Colo.)--1890-1900.; North Capitol Hill (Denver, Colo.)--1890-1900.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1890-1900.; Living rooms--Colorado--Denver--1890-1900.
- between 1890-1895
- Female model
- A woman poses in a swimming suit, brocade cape, and cap. A telephone is on the interior wall.
- Bathing suits--1910-1930.; Women--1910-1930.
- [between 1910 and 1930?]
- The drawing room
- Interior view of the Mitchell Benedict residence (Lang & Pugh architects) in Denver, Colorado; decor includes coved ceilings, an open beam, Oriental rugs, a hanging lamp, furniture, framed art, and brocade curtains.
- Benedict, Mitchell, 1837-1906--Homes & haunts.; Capitol Hill (Denver, Colo.)--1890-1900.; Denver (Colo.)--1890-1900.; Drawing rooms--Colorado--Denver--1890-1900.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1890-1900.
- 1899
- 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
- Mrs. Mary Dusing
- Portrait of two women and a girl in Breckenridge, Colorado; costume includes brocade and print fabric, puffed sleeves, a pointed cape collar, lace, a flounce, and a belt with a heart shaped buckle. Behind them is a hewn log house, with its door...
- Breckenridge (Colo.)--1890-1900.; Girls--Colorado--Breckenridge--1890-1900.; Women--Colorado--Breckenridge--1890-1900.; Dusing, Mary.
- [between 1890 and 1895?]
- Ladies S.J.A. glee club 1897-1900 Breckenridge, Colo
- Members of the ladies' glee club in Breckenridge, Colorado, pose at the piano while Agnes Finding Miner plays the upright, sitting on a three legged stool. They wear high collared, puff sleeved blouses in various patterns and long gold chains, and...
- Breckenridge (Colo.)--1890-1900.; Guitars--1890-1900.; Pianos--1890-1900.; Singers--Colorado--Breckenridge--1890-1900.
- [between 1897-1900?]
- Bed Room
- Interior view of a bedroom at the Donald N. and Madaline Gilpin residence (Fisher & Fisher Architects, 1931) on Marland Road in the Broadmoor Neighborhood of Colorado Springs (El Paso County), Colorado. Decor includes a lacquer and brass vanity,...
- Broadmoor (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Colorado Springs (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Bedrooms--Colorado--Colorado Springs--1930-1940.; Fireplaces--Colorado--Colorado Springs--1930-1940.; Interiors--Colorado--Colorado Springs--1930-1940.;...
- [1932 or 1934?]
- Don Quixote, Boardman-Robinson painting
- Interior view of the library at the Donald N. and Madaline Gilpin residence (Fisher & Fisher Architects, 1931) on Marland Road in the Broadmoor Neighborhood of Colorado Springs (El Paso County), Colorado. Decor includes Spanish Colonial carved wood...
- Broadmoor (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Colorado Springs (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Fireplaces--Colorado--Colorado Springs--1930-1940.; Interiors--Colorado--Colorado Springs--1930-1940.; Libraries (Spaces)--Colorado--Colorado Springs--1930-1940.;...
- [1932 or 1934?]
- Lounge, Broadmoor, Colorado Springs
- Interior view of lounge area, Broadmoor Hotel, Colorado Springs (El Paso County) Colorado; shows brocade upholstered couch and chairs, tables, potted palms, fireplace with hood, chandeliers, wainscotting, and lamp with fringed shade.
- Broadmoor (Hotel : Colorado Springs, Colo.)--Facilities--1910-1920.; Colorado Springs (Colo.)--1910-1920.; Hotels--Colorado--Colorado Springs--1910-1920.; Interiors--Colorado--Colorado Springs--1910-1920.; Lounges--Colorado--Colorado...
- [between 1918 and 1920?]
- H. H. Woods presents Louis Mann in Friendly Enemies Co. Broadway Theatre Denver
- Broadway Theater actors and actresses pose by the entrance of the Brown Palace Hotel in Denver, Colorado; outfits include fur, brocade, topcoats, duster and bowler hats.
- Broadway Theater (Denver, Colo.)--People--1920-1930.; Denver (Colo.)--1920-1930.; Actors--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.
- 1920 April 21
- Byers, Mrs. William N.
- Portrait of Elizabeth Minerva Byers (Sumner), Denver artist and wife of William N. Byers, founder of the Rocky Mountain News. She wears lace and brocade, and sits by a potted rose.
- Byers, William Newton, 1831-1903--Family.; Spouses--1880-1890.; Byers, Elizabeth Minerva.
- [between 1880 and 1890?]
- Byers residence interior
- Interior view of the William N. Byers home in Denver, Colorado; decor includes stairs, a brocade fainting couch, a woven blanket, and a framed portrait of William Byers and his grandson.
- Byers, William Newton, 1831-1903--Homes & haunts.; Denver (Colo.)--1890-1900.; Couches--Colorado--Denver--1890-1900.; Houses--Colorado--Denver--1890-1900.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1890-1900.; Portrait photographs--Colorado--Denver--1890-1900.
- 1894 December
- Byers residence interior
- Interior view of the William N. Byers home in Denver, Colorado; decor includes stairs and a built-in couch with brocade pillows.
- Byers, William Newton, 1831-1903--Homes & haunts.; Denver (Colo.)--1890-1900.; Couches--Colorado--Denver--1890-1900.; Houses--Colorado--Denver--1890-1900.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1890-1900.; Stairways--Colorado--Denver--1890-1900.
- 1894 December
- Byers residence interior
- Interior view of the William N. Byers home in Denver, Colorado; decor includes a tea service, brocade chair, and lace coverlet.
- Byers, William Newton, 1831-1903--Homes & haunts.; Denver (Colo.)--1890-1900.; Houses--Colorado--Denver--1890-1900.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1890-1900.
- 1894 November
- Byers residence interior
- Interior view of the William N. Byers home in Denver, Colorado; decor includes brocade curtains, upholstered chairs, and an S-shaped love seat.
- Byers, William Newton, 1831-1903--Homes & haunts.; Denver (Colo.)--1890-1900.; Houses--Colorado--Denver--1890-1900.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1890-1900.
- 1894 December
- Byers residence interior
- Interior view of the William N. Byers home in Denver, Colorado; a woman poses by brocade curtains and a framed painting of flowers.
- Byers, William Newton, 1831-1903--Homes & haunts.; Denver (Colo.)--1890-1900.; Houses--Colorado--Denver--1890-1900.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1890-1900.; Women--Colorado--Denver--1890-1900.
- [between 1890 and 1900?]
- Tapuche, Utah
- Studio portrait (standing) of Tapuche a young Native American (Capote Ute) chief, son of the Ute chief Sobita. Tapuche was a delegate of his tribe at the treaty of 1873 in Washington, D.C. His hair is in braids, he wears a multi-strand choker with...
- Capote Indians--1860-1880.; Indians of North America--1860-1880.; Ute Indians--1860-1880.; Clothing & dress--1860-1880.; Tribal chiefs--1860-1880.; Tapuche.; Geological and Geographical Survey of the Territories (U.S.)
- [between 1869 and 1874]
- Two Denver society girls wearing their grandmothers' wedding dresses. These weddings took place in Central City
- Women pose in a Teller House doorway, in Central City, Gilpin County, Colorado. They wear long, sleeveless wedding dresses; one has a smocked organdy blouse, a sheer overskirt, flounces, and ruffled shoulders. The other has a brocade front, a...
- Central City (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Wedding costume--Colorado--Central City--1930-1940.; Women--Colorado--Central City--1930-1940.
- [between 1930 and 1940?]
- Central City home interior
- A dining room table in a Central City dining room has a white tablecloth with a brocade stripe criss-crossing it. A tea service and other silver pieces sit on a breakfront, which has a mirror and a marble top. In front of the lace curtained window...
- Central City (Colo.)--1930-1950.; Dining rooms--Colorado--Central City--1930-1950.; Interiors--1930-1950.
- [between 1930 and 1950]
- Woman and children
- Studio portrait of a woman, boys, and girls; outfits include brocade fabric.
- Children & adults--1890-1900.; Families--1890-1900.; Mothers & children--1890-1900.
- 1890
- Baby on fur rug
- Studio portrait of a baby in a brocade and embroidered dress.
- Clothing & dress--1890-1900.; Infants--1890-1900.
- 1890
- Young couple
- Studio portrait of a man and woman; she wears a bodice with brocade insets and puff shoulders, and he wears a suit and plaid bow tie.
- Clothing & dress--1890-1900.; Spouses--1890-1900.
- 1890
- Teenaged girl
- Studio portrait of young woman in a puff shoulder blouse of brocade and needleworked fabric. Chain jewelry and an upswept hair style complete her outfit.
- Clothing & dress--1890-1900.; Teenagers--1890-1900.; Women--1890-1900.
- 1890
- Woman with pearl choker
- Studio portrait (2/3 profile) of a woman in a brocade and embroidered jacket with earrings and gold chain jewelry.
- Clothing & dress--1890-1900.; Women--1890-1900.
- 1890
- Woman with pearl choker
- Studio portrait of a woman in a brocade and embroidered jacket with earrings and gold chain jewelry.
- Clothing & dress--1890-1900.; Women--1890-1900.
- 1890
- Portrait of a woman
- Studio portrait of a woman, possibly a bride, with curled hair parted in the middle, in a white dress with a full, loose bodice, long sleeves, a high collar and ruffles at the hem of a full skirt and train. Shows pleats on the upper sleeves and...
- Clothing & dress--1890-1910.; Women--1890-1910.
- between 1891 and 1901
- Group portrait
- Men and women pose in outfits including brocade fabric, suits, flowers, puff sleeved blouses, and paper Valentine hearts. Decor includes lace curtains and a framed portrait.
- Clothing & dress--1900-1910.; Couples--1900-1910.
- [between 1900 and 1910?]
- W. N. Bowman Co. Architects
- Interior view of lounge, Colburn Hotel, Denver, Colorado; shows wicker furniture (chairs, table and couch), piano, Oriental rugs, hanging lamps, and brocade window valences and curtains.
- Colburn Hotel (Denver, Colo.)--1920-1930.; Denver (Colo.)--1920-1930.; Hotels--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.; Lounges--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.
- [between 1925 and 1930?]
- Colorado Springs parlor
- Interior view of a Colorado Springs (El Paso County), Colorado home; decor includes brocade upholstery, marble columns, stencil borders, china vases, porcelain urns, a mirror, a buffet, and a chandelier.
- Colorado Springs (Colo.)--1870-1900.; Interiors--Colorado--Colorado Springs--1870-1900.; Parlors--Colorado--Colorado Springs--1870-1900.
- [between 1870 and 1900?]
- H. H. Cordes residence / library
- Interior view of the Herman H. Cordes residence in Denver, Colorado; decor includes stencil ornaments, bookshelves, a fireplace, framed paintings, brocade upholstery, a desk, and valences with tassles.
- Cordes, Herman H.--Homes & haunts--1890-1910.; Denver (Colo.)--1890-1910.; Houses--Colorado--Denver--1890-1910.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1890-1910.; Libraries (Rooms)--Colorado--Denver--1890-1910.
- [between 1890 and 1910?]
- Western History Subject Index
- Costume
- Harry M. Rhoads in woman's clothing
- Portrait of Harry M. Rhoads; costume includes fur, brocade fabric, sunglasses, and a wide brimmed hat.
- Cross dressing--1930-1940.; Rhoads, Harry Mellon, 1880 or 81-1975.
- [between 1930 and 1940?]
- Daniels & Fisher
- Interior view of the Daniels and Fisher store in Denver, Colorado; shows the "French Room," mannequins in lace and brocade gowns, mirrors and a plaster ceiling.
- Daniels and Fisher Stores Company--1900-1910.; Denver (Colo.)--1900-1910.; Department stores--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.; Lingerie--1900-1910.; Mannequins--1900-1910.; Merchandise...
- [1902?]
- Daniels & Fisher
- Interior view of the Daniels and Fisher store in Denver, Colorado; shows the "French Room," mannequins in lace and brocade gowns, mirrors and a doll.
- Daniels and Fisher Stores Company--1900-1910.; Denver (Colo.)--1900-1910.; Department stores--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.; Lingerie--1900-1910.; Mannequins--1900-1910.; Merchandise...
- [1902?]
- Daniels & Fisher
- Interior view of the Daniels and Fisher store in Denver, Colorado; shows women in brocade kimonos holding chrysanthemums and pouring tea. Lamps, a plant, and dishes are on a table.
- Daniels and Fisher Stores Company--People--1900-1910.; Denver (Colo.)--1900-1910.; Department stores--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.; Flowers--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.;...
- [1902?]
- N.W. Anders
- Studio bust portrait of Nannie Winettle Anders, a senior at Denver High School in Denver, Colorado. Her hair is upswept; she wears a brocade blouse and satin jacket.
- Denver (Colo.)--1880-1890.; Students--Colorado--Denver--1880-1890.; Anders, Nannie W. (Nannie Winettle); Denver High School--People--1880-1890.; Denver Public Schools--People--1880-1890.
- 1889
- Laura E. Bates
- Studio bust portrait of Laura Eva Bates, a senior at Denver High School in Denver, Colorado. Bates has curled bangs and her hair is styled up in a coronet twist. She wears drop earrings, and a lace or brocade shawl draped in a swag between her...
- Denver (Colo.)--1880-1890.; Students--Colorado--Denver--1880-1890.; Bates, Laura E. (Laura Eva); Denver High School--People--1880-1890.; Denver Public Schools--People--1880-1890.
- 1887
- M. Eggleston
- Studio portrait of Minnie Eggleston, a senior at Denver High School in Denver, Colorado. She wears a vest with wide lapels, sequins, and brocade. Her silk blouse has ruffles and puffed shoulders.
- Denver (Colo.)--1880-1890.; Students--Colorado--Denver--1880-1890.; Eggleston, Minnie.; Denver High School--People--1880-1890.; Denver Public Schools--People--1880-1890.
- 1889
- Cora E. Everett
- Studio bust portrait of Cora Elizabeth Everett, a senior at Denver High School in Denver, Colorado. Everett has curled bangs, and her hair is pulled back. She wears a pince nez with a chain, a dress with a brocade silk bodice and a lace collar.
- Denver (Colo.)--1880-1890.; Students--Colorado--Denver--1880-1890.; Everett, Cora E. (Cora Elizabeth); Denver High School--People--1880-1890.; Denver Public Schools--People--1880-1890.
- 1882
- J. Adele Gillette
- Studio bust portrait of Julia Adele Gillette, a senior at Denver High School in Denver, Colorado. Gillette wears her bangs curled and her hair pulled back. Her dress has a fitted bodice and a front closure with probably mother of pearl buttons, a...
- Denver (Colo.)--1880-1890.; Students--Colorado--Denver--1880-1890.; Gillette, J. Adele (Julia Adele); Denver High School--People--1880-1890.; Denver Public Schools--People--1880-1890.
- 1881
- Ellen S. Gove
- Studio portrait of Ellen Spofford Gove, a senior at Denver High School in Denver, Colorado. She wears a brocade bodice and brooch.
- Denver (Colo.)--1880-1890.; Students--Colorado--Denver--1880-1890.; Gove, Ellen S. (Ellen Spofford); Denver High School--People--1880-1890.; Denver Public Schools--People--1880-1890.
- 1889
- A. Gertrude Miller
- Studio bust portrait of Annie Gertrude Miller, a senior at Denver High School in Denver, Colorado. She has curly bangs and hair pulled back. Her dress, possibly brocade, has a front button enclosure with an asymmetrical ruffled lace panel. The...
- Denver (Colo.)--1880-1890.; Students--Colorado--Denver--1880-1890.; Miller, A. Gertrude (Annie Gertrude); Denver High School--People--1880-1890.; Denver Public Schools--People--1880-1890.
- 1883
- Lillian L. Pike
- Studio bust portrait of Lillian Lucretia Pike, a senior at Denver High School in Denver, Colorado. Pike has curled bangs and she wears spectacles. She wears a rounded lace or embroidery collar affixed with a bar pin, over a brocade dress.
- Denver (Colo.)--1880-1890.; Students--Colorado--Denver--1880-1890.; Pike, Lillian L. (Lillian Lucretia); Denver High School--People--1880-1890.; Denver Public Schools--People--1880-1890.
- 1886
- Jennie E. Shiland
- Studio bust portrait of Jennie Edwards Shiland, a senior at Denver High School in Denver, Colorado. Shiland's bangs are layered and curled, and her hair is pinned back. She wears a brocade or damask lappet pinned to the collar of her dress bodice,...
- Denver (Colo.)--1880-1890.; Students--Colorado--Denver--1880-1890.; Shiland, Jennie E. (Jennie Edwards); Denver High School--People--1880-1890.; Denver Public Schools--People--1880-1890.
- 1884