Denver Public Library Western History/Genealogy Digital Collections

- Three women - evening attire
- Well-dressed women pose in costume consisting of sleeveless, low hemmed dresses, brocade or beaded fabric, bead necklaces, and feather trim. Caned chairs, chintz drapes, and a sideboard comprise interior decor, Denver, Colorado.
- Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.; Women--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.
- [between 1920 and 1930?]
- Shrine in Manitou
- View of a religious shrine in Manitou Springs, Colorado; shows an arch, garlands of dried flowers, an altar with roses, calla lilies, and carnations. Brocade cloth covers the altar; fabric drapes the wall, a Bible is on the pulpit. A collection...
- Manitou Springs (Colo.)--1900-1910.; Churches--Colorado--Manitou Springs--1900-1910.; Shrines--Colorado--Manitou Springs--1900-1910.
- [between 1900 and 1910?]
- Interior / parlor
- Interior presentation view of a residence in (probably) Denver, Colorado; shows chairs with brocade upholstery, fringe, and tassels. A fireplace door has a bas-relief horse; lace curtains, a china plate, ceiling lamp, and ingrain carpet complete...
- Denver (Colo.)--1880-1900.; Chairs--1880-1900.; Houses--Colorado--Denver--1880-1900.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1880-1900.; Rooms & spaces--Colorado--Denver--1880-1900.
- [between 1885 and 1893]
- Interior of Samuel Rose's residence
- Interior presentation view of the Samuel Rose residence in Denver, Colorado; shows a carved wood fireplace mantle, a clock, a brocade love seat, a corner chair, framed art, lamps, stencil ornaments, beaded curtains with tassels, ingrain carpet,...
- Denver (Colo.)--1880-1900.; Houses--Colorado--Denver--1880-1900.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1880-1900.; Mantels--Colorado--Denver--1880-1900.; Rooms & spaces--Colorado--Denver--1880-1900.; Seating furniture--Colorado--Denver--1880-1900.; Rose,...
- [between 1885 and 1893]
- 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?]
- 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?]
- C.A. Finding residence
- Interior view of the Finding residence in Breckenridge, Colorado, includes a full bookcase in the background with china plates, frames, and a pitcher atop it. A delicate, upright table next to it is made of machine parts and has a coverlet and...
- Finding, C. A.--Homes & haunts--1890-1900.; Breckenridge (Colo.)--1890-1900.; Fireplaces--Colorado--Breckenridge--1890-1900.; Interiors--1890-1900.
- [between 1890 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?]
- Group portrait - Overland Park
- Well-dressed men and women pose at Overland Park in Denver, Colorado; costume includes bodices, paisley and brocade fabrics, and feathered capote hats. George Dunner holds a bowler hat.
- Denver (Colo.)--1890-1900.; Overland Park (Denver, Colo.)--1890-1900.; Clothing & dress--Colorado--Denver--1890-1900.; Parks--Colorado--Denver--1890-1900.; Women--Colorado--Denver--1890-1900.; Dunner, George.
- [between 1890 and 1900?]
- Reception room 12th & Alta - John J. Humphreys architect
- Interior view of an ornate parlor in Denver, Colorado; decor includes a marble fireplace, andirons, entablature, niches, mirrors, urns, lamps, framed art, plaster molding, sculpture, a chair, a settee, brocade upholstery, and ingrain carpet.
- Denver (Colo.)--1890-1910.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1890-1910.; Parlors--Colorado--Denver--1890-1910.
- [between 1890 and 1900?]
- Interior of stone residence of Wilbur S. Raymond showing one corner of parlor
- Interior view of the Wilbur S. Raymond residence, in Denver, Colorado; decor includes brocade fabric (upholstery, curtains), marble, carved wood, a fireplace, sculpture, ingrain carpet, stenciling, a ceiling lamp, a pedestal with a snake base,...
- Denver (Colo.)--1890-1910.; Furniture--Colorado--Denver--1890-1910.; Interior decoration--1890-1910.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1890-1910.; Rooms & spaces--Colorado--Denver--1890-1910.; Screens--Colorado--Denver--1890-1910.; Raymond, Wilbur...
- [between 1890 and 1910?]
- View of NE corner of back parlor
- Interior view of the Wilbur S. Raymond residence, in Denver, Colorado; decor includes brocade fabric upholstery, lace curtains, tassles, ingrain carpet, lamps, china, cushions, and a rocking chair.
- Denver (Colo.)--1890-1910.; Chairs--Colorado--Denver--1890-1910.; Interior decoration--1890-1910.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1890-1910.; Rooms & spaces--Colorado--Denver--1890-1910.; Tables--Colorado--Denver--1890-1910.; Raymond, Wilbur...
- [between 1890 and 1910?]
- 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?]
- 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?]
- 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?]
- 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?]
- Stairway from mezzanine
- Interior view of the Denver Theater lobby in Denver, Colorado; shows stairs, carpet, brocade drapes, and a crystal chandelier.
- Denver Theater (Denver, Colo.)--1920-1930.; Denver (Colo.)--1920-1930.; Chandeliers--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.; Lobbies--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.; Motion picture theaters--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.; Stairways--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.
- 1927 November 18
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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 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; 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?]
- 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
- Mautchick, Utah
- A studio portrait (standing) of Mautchick, a young Native American chief (Muache Ute), a delegate to Washington, D.C. in 1873. He has martin fur wrapped braids, metal hoop earrings, a short beaded hair pipe breastplate, a woven and beaded tunic...
- Indians of North America--1860-1880.; Moache Indians--1860-1880.; Ute Indians--1860-1880.; Clothing & dress--1860-1880.; Tribal chiefs--1860-1880.; Mautchick.; Geological and Geographical Survey of the Territories (U.S.)
- [between 1869 and 1874.]
- 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]
- Press Club ball
- A man and woman pose in costume for a Denver Press Club ball in Denver, Colorado. Outfits have a Moorish motif with brocade and satin fabric, beads, a turban, feathers, and scarves.
- Denver Press Club--People--1910-1930.; Denver (Colo.)--1910-1930.; Clubs--Colorado--Denver--1910-1930.; Costumes--Colorado--Denver--1910-1930.; Men--Colorado--Denver--1910-1930.; Women--Colorado--Denver--1910-1930.
- [between 1915 and 1925?]
- Press Club ball
- A woman poses in costume for a Denver Press Club ball in Denver, Colorado. Her outfit has a Moorish motif with brocade fabric, a jeweled belt, bracelets, beads, a turban, feathers, and scarves.
- Denver Press Club--People--1910-1930.; Denver (Colo.)--1910-1930.; Clubs--Colorado--Denver--1910-1930.; Costumes--Colorado--Denver--1910-1930.; Women--Colorado--Denver--1910-1930.
- [between 1915 and 1925?]
- Press Club ball
- A man and woman pose in costume for a Denver Press Club ball in Denver, Colorado. Outfits have a Moorish motif with brocade fabric, a turban, scarves, and jodhpur.
- Denver Press Club--People--1910-1930.; Denver (Colo.)--1910-1930.; Clubs--Colorado--Denver--1910-1930.; Costumes--Colorado--Denver--1910-1930.; Men--Colorado--Denver--1910-1930.; Women--Colorado--Denver--1910-1930.
- [between 1915 and 1925?]
- Press Club Ball
- Men and a woman pose in costume by a throne for a Denver Press Club ball in Denver, Colorado. Outfits have a Moorish motif with brocade fabric, turbans, beads, feathers, sashes, earrings, and face paint.
- Denver Press Club--People--1910-1930.; Denver (Colo.)--1910-1930.; Clubs--Colorado--Denver--1910-1930.; Costumes--Colorado--Denver--1910-1930.; Men--Colorado--Denver--1910-1930.; Women--Colorado--Denver--1910-1930.
- [between 1915 and 1925?]
- Y. Tamai, Denver Buddhist priest
- Portrait of Y. Tamai, a Buddhist monk, in Denver, Colorado; he wears a brocade fabric robe with sunbursts, clouds, and a ship. He holds a striker over a singing bowl on a stand; a candle holder and a vase with flowers are on an altar.
- Japanese Americans--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Denver (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Buddhist monks--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Musical instruments--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Robes--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Tamai, Y.
- [1933?]
- Y. Tamai, Buddhist priest
- Portrait of Y. Tamai, a Buddhist monk, in Denver, Colorado; he wears a brocade robe with sunbursts and clouds.
- Japanese Americans--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Denver (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Buddhist monks--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Robes--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Tamai, Y.
- [1933?]
- Girl in plaid dress
- Studio portrait of a girl in a plaid dress, she stands by a table with a brocade cloth.
- Girls--1860-1880.
- [between 1860 and 1880?]
- 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?]
- Three wise men
- Men dressed as the Magi pose in Central City (Gilpin County), Colorado; men's "king" costumes include ermine, velvet, lace and brocade robes, sashes, and crowns. They are: (l to R) William Finley, B.I. Wells, and Perry Kline.
- Magi--Colorado--Central City--1870-1880.; Central City (Colo.)--1870-1880.; Costumes--Colorado--Central City--1870-1880.; Men--Colorado--Central City--1870-1880.; Finley, William.; Kline, Perry.; Wells, B. I.
- 1877
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- Edith M. Banta
- Studio portrait of Edith May Banta, a senior at Denver High School in Denver, Colorado. She wears a dark blouse with brocade lapels and a pleated inset. She wears a chain at her collar.
- Denver (Colo.)--1890-1900.; Students--Colorado--Denver--1890-1900.; Banta, Edith M. (Edith May); Denver High School--People--1890-1900.; Denver Public Schools--People--1890-1900.
- 1890
- Laura S. Cory
- Studio portrait of Laura Sophia Cory, a senior at Denver High School in Denver, Colorado. She wears a jacket with puff shoulders, wide brocade lapels, oversized buttons, a chain and brooch.
- Denver (Colo.)--1890-1900.; Students--Colorado--Denver--1890-1900.; Cory, Laura S. (Laura Sophia); Denver High School--People--1890-1900.; Denver Public Schools--People--1890-1900.
- 1890