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Portait of Sabino Gomez in Performance Costume
Photograph of Sabino Gomez in his circus costume, consisting of a matching vest and pants embroidered with flowers and vines. Sabino is resting his shoulder on a square pedestal with a bouquet of flowers resting on its top.
Petticoat
Long white/Ivory cotton tulle combination petticoat with narrow ruffled hem. V-necked, sleeveless. Long torso with gathered flounce starting below hips which dips slightly in back. Probably part of net dress ensemble. Size 10-12
Cotton half slip
White cotton half slip with floral and eyelet embroidery.
Detachable collar
Men's detachable white collar. Rounded tips; three button holes. Written initials: "L. R"
Detachable collar
Men's detachable collar of white linen. Three button holes; fold down. Stamped: "H&I Brand / Kingston / Henry Holmes & Son / 15 / Warranted Linen / Shrunk Four-Ply" ""Slip-Easy" Band"
Feather ruffle
Ruffle/scarf of black (ostrich?) feathers to give high collar effect. Black ribbon ties at ends.
Eyeglasses
Pince-nez eyeglasses of copper(?). Ring on right side for securing neck chain/string.
White cotton petticoat
Petticoat of white cotton. Full length, the narrow waistband secures with single hook-and-eye. Petticoat is gathered into waistband in fine pleats. Lower edge scalloped. Wide band at hem decorated with eyelet lace, white on white embroidery, and large cut-outs backed by fine white mesh.
Petticoat
White cotton combination petticoat. Tank-style camisole bodice with adjustable front neckline. Cotton tape drawstring. The rounded neckline and armholes are scallop cut and finished with satin-stitch secured cotton lace. The center front of the camisole bodice is embroidered with floral white work centered with a monogrammed "C". The bodice side seams are inset with crocheted cotton lace edged with feather-stitching. Center back opening with eleven tailored buttonholes. The buttons have been removed. The back opening is detailed with feather-stitching. Natural waist seam with inserted waistband panel of eyelet lace. The full camisole front gathers into the waistband. Narrow, ankle-length, three panel skirt with turned back hem edged in cotton machine-made lace. A 15" wide gathered flounce is applied 15" above the hem. The flounce is slightly gathered and joined to the skirt with eyelet lace insertion. The flounce is embellished with white work embroidered ovals of daisies. The flounce hem is scalloped with satin-stitch applied machine-made lace. The flounce is open at the left side seam.
Reticule purse
Reticule of brown silk covered with multicolored glass beads in floral design with matching ball and fringe tassel as trim. Closure of brown crochet with dark brown twisted cord drawstring. Lined in brown silk with one slip pocket and rose ribbon border. Measurements: 23 cm from top of bag to center point at bottom of bag; 13.5 cm across middle of bag; 7cm tassel.
Mourning veil
Two black silk mourning veils. Square. Hemstitched border. Drawn work on one veil.
Net gloves
Gloves of navy net; above wrist length.
Beaded reticule
Drawstring reticule of gunmetal faceted beads and bugle beads in oblong shape. Black lining comes up over top. Tassel of self with ball and looped fringe on bottom. Black cord drawstring with black rings. No labels. Measurements: 21 cm from top to bottom point, excluding fringe. 12 cm across top.
White linen petticoat
White linen petticoat with lace inserts and blue satin ribbons.
Canvas shoes
Woman's white canvas pumps. Designed with slightly pointed toes and a rounded edge at the vamp; single strap across the instep secured with a circular glass button with steel shank (button missing on right shoe). Canvas-covered heel shaped as a modified Cuban heel, rounded at sides and back, curved at front, and tapering slightly to base. Sole of leather, originally white/pale, worn to brown. No designer's or retailer's labels. Stamped inside of each: "455 .199 59 [star] / D8083 82566" Measurements: Length: 25 cm. Width: 8 cm. Height: 10 cm. Heel: 4 cm. (1 1/2") high on axis with cap.
Crochet purse
Purse of hand-crocheted ivory silk with carved ivory or bone frame. Scalloped edges. Snap closures at outside edges of frame. Double silk cord string handle. Ivory white satin lining, slip pocket. No labels. Measurements: Length of ivory frame 17.5 cm; purse is 16.5 cm from base of frame to bottom and 23.5 cm across widest part.
Crocheted handbag
Purse of olive green hand-knitted crochet. Unlined. Measurements: 23 cm from center of handle to bottom of bag; 17 cm across middle of bag.
Silk gloves
Gloves of black silk; black. Elbow length; 2 covered snaps.
Vest
Single-breasted vest of black serge with five basket weave covered buttons. Notched lapel; four welt pockets. Lined with cream, blue, and white striped cotton shirting pattern. Back of black cotton satin; adjustable waistband with buckle.
Leather boots
Pair of lady's boots of black leather and wool broadcloth. The "high button shoes" are designed with pointed toes gently rounded at tips. The lower part, including vamp, are of black leather. The upper part is of black wool broadcloth edged at scalloped top with black leather, and with black leather accent band running from heel partly up the back of the boot. The boots lace up along the front with 20 holes. Lined at top with reddish/orange fabric, the body of the shoe lined in white fabric. High heels are rounded at sides and back, flaring slightly to base, and curved at front. Black leather soles. Stamped notation inside: "3 1/2 B R251" L: 24 cm W: 7 cm H: 27 cm Heel: 6 cm / 2.5 in.
Leather boots
Ladies lace-up boots of black leather with whole vamp and pointed toe. Medium high tapered stacked heel; round cord laces. Light broguing. Stamp on sole: "McElroy-Sloan / Vassar / Shoe Co."
Leather boots
Pair of lady's boots or "High Button Shoes" of black calf leather. The shoes, designed with pointed toes, close along center front with laces, 19 holes high. High heels styled as a modified thick boulevard or Louis heel, with rounded sides and back, tapering slightly to base, and with curved front section. Sole of black leather. Stamped on lining: "355 31769" L: 25.5 cm W: 7.5 cm H: 26.5 cm Heel: 5 cm / 2 in.
Leather shoes
Ladies shoes of white kid leather with matching leather bow trim at throat. Low knock-on heel.
Leather shoes
Pair of shoes of white leather. Shoes have a pointed toe, and cut-back area on either side of vamp to create a shallow "tongue". At top of vamp is large decorative rectangular pewter buckle with openwork along sides. One buckle lacking. White leather covered 2 3/8" high modified Louis or cuban heel. Partly illegible numbers written inside shoe. L: 25.5 cm W: 7.5 cm H: 13 cm Heel: 6 cm / 2 3/8 in.
Leather shoes
Pair of lady's shoes of black leather. The shoes, designed as oxford style shoes with pointed toes, are of black leather which close along center front with laces, 6 holes high. High heels styled as a modified boulevard or Louis heel, with rounded sides and back, flaring to base, and with curved front section. Heels covered with matching leather. Sole of black leather. There are no marks or labels on the shoes. Measurements: Length: 27.5 cm Width: 10cm Height: 13cm Heel: 5.5cm (2 1/4") high on axis w/cap
Boots
Pair of lady's boots or "High Button Shoes" of tan calf leather and tan cloth (canvas?). The shoes, designed with pointed toes, close along center front with laces, 19 holes high. Lower section of shoes are of tan leather, embellished with tiny holes along stitching lines and in scrolling motifs at toe-boxes. Upper parts of shoes are of heavy tan fabric, likely canvas. High heels styled as a modified boulevard or Louis heel, with rounded sides and back, flaring to base, and with curved front section. Sole of tan leather. Stamped on lining: "16 0 21632X" L: 25 cm W: 7 cm H: 28.5 cm Heel: 6.5 cm / 2.5 in.
High button boots
Pair of lady's boots or "High Button Shoes" of light blue leather and yellow suede. The lower section of the shoes, designed with pointed toes, are of pale blue polished leather. The upper sections, of yellow suede, close along sides with small mother of pearl(?) buttons, 12 buttons high. Medium/high heels styled as a modified boulevard or Louis heel, with rounded sides and back, flaring to base, and with curved front section. Thin silver-colored metal edge/band just above cap of heel. Sole of tan leather. Handwritten inside: "242 / G3064" L: 23.5 cm W: 7cm H: 25.5 cm Heel: 6 cm / 2.25 in.
Lace-up boots
Ladies lace-up brogue design boots of fawn leather with suede inset upper. Stamped: "John Wanamaker / Philadelphia New York / Paris London"
Leather boots
High top boots of brown kid leather. Lace front; pointed toe; low stacked cuban heel; toe cap. L: 24.5 cm W: 7 cm H: 25 cm Heel: 4.5 cm / 2 in.
Leather boots
Pair of boots or "High Button Shoes" of black leather. The shoes, designed with rounded pointed toes, lace closed along center front with laces 16 holes high. The low, stacked heels are rounded at sides and back, and are curved at front. The sole is of black leather. Shoes are lined in black leather and off-white cloth. The base of the heel is of black rubber(?) with molded grips. Manufacturer's mark molded into heel: "[Image of a walking man] / Healthway / USA". Stamped into sole: "Combination / Last" Handwritten notation on lining: "4/1/6 18261* / 51|23" L: 25 cm W: 8 cm H: 21.5 cm Heel: 2 cm / 0.5 in.
[Payment receipt, April 5, 1909]
Payment receipt for Mrs. Loriette C. Redway which details that Mrs. Redway has made the final payment on a financial obligation. The final payment of $25.00 released Redway from financial obligation to the Pacific Municipal Co.
Plano de Vera Cruz.
Map shows early twentieth century street names, railroad lines and stations, buildings, and port configuration in Vera Cruz, Mexico. Scale [1:44,000].
Plano de Monterey.
Map shows early twentieth century Monterey, Mexico street names, railroad lines, and buildings. Includes legend to buildings. Relief shown by hachures. Scale [1:31,200].
[Probate document , February 15, 1909]
Notice that Emmet Patton, administrator of the estate of Bob Perryman has filed his final account for Perryman's estate and that the court fixes the first Monday of April 1909 for the hearing of objections.
[Receipt for taxes paid, April 1, 1909]
Receipt for taxes paid by Levi Perryman in Chaves County, New Mexico in 1909.
[Receipt for taxes paid, 1909]
Receipt for 1908 taxes paid in 1909 by Levi Perryman to Chaves County, New Mexico.
[Receipt for taxes paid, 1909]
Receipt for 1908 taxes that were paid in 1909 by Levi Perryman to Chaves County, New Mexico.
[Receipt for 1907 taxes, 1909]
Receipt for the 1907 taxes that were paid in 1909 by Levi Perryman to Chaves County, New Mexico.
[Cities of Montreal and Toronto, Canada]
Map shows the building locations for a number of businesses, public and religious institutions, schools, and military facilities; street names, cemeteries, parks, trains, harbor configuration, marshland, and ferries; bullseye circles on Toronto map at 1 and 3 mile radius. Relief shown by hachures. Scale not given.
[Letter to Claude D. White, October 3, 1909]
Letter to Claude White and family in which the author discusses the weather, crops, and tells the story of a wagon being driven through a wire fence and the damage that caused. The author mentions a trial that is coming up. Also discussed are the activities of neighbors, friends, and family.
[Letter from Iola White, 1909]
Letter from Iola White to Claude White and family in which she writes about the crops, the activities of family and friends, and an upcoming trial. The first two pages of the letter are missing.
[Receipt for taxes paid, June 28, 1909]
Receipt for taxes paid in the county of Douglas for the city and school district of Omaha, Nebraska in 1909.
[Envelope addressed to Mrs. Claude White]
Envelope addressed to Mrs. Claude D. White (Linnet Moore) in Omaha, Nebraska. It has postal stamps for 1909. The envelope has been used for taking notes and working out math problems.
[Sugar Land Stores]
Postcard, Sugar Land stores. Railroad tracks and train depot to the left of the photo. Train in background. Utility poles in center. Two men standing next to the second store.
[Nelle and Lee Turney Wedding Photographs]
Wedding photographs of Nelle and Lee Turney; Lee is wearing a nice suit and Nelle is wearing a dress with a high neck collar.
Travis County Deed Records: Deed Record 226
Recorded copies of Travis County deeds, conveyances, and other muniments of title affecting ownership to real estate from February 1909 to May 1909, including warranty deeds, gift deeds, partition deeds, guardian deeds, quitclaim deeds, royalty deeds, various types of affidavits, appointments and resignations of trustees, trust indentures, transfers of liens, conveyances of liens, assignments of liens, subordination of liens, various types of partial releases, leases, easements, contracts of sale, bills of sale, homestead designations, various types of agreements, powers of attorney, revocations of powers of attorney, restrictions, removals of disabilities (minor, coveture), certified copies of probate proceedings, certified copies of divorce decrees (when real property is divided), extensions, options, rental divisions, and amended restrictions. Specific information includes instrument number, kind of instrument, date and place of execution, names of parties involved, amounts of principal and interest (when applicable), description of property, signatures of parties, and notarization. Also includes recording certificate, showing date filed, date recorded, and signature of county clerk or deputy. Arranged chronologically by date recorded.
Travis County Deed Records: Deed Record 234
Recorded copies of Travis County deeds, conveyances, and other muniments of title affecting ownership to real estate from May 1909 to August 1909, including warranty deeds, gift deeds, partition deeds, guardian deeds, quitclaim deeds, royalty deeds, various types of affidavits, appointments and resignations of trustees, trust indentures, transfers of liens, conveyances of liens, assignments of liens, subordination of liens, various types of partial releases, leases, easements, contracts of sale, bills of sale, homestead designations, various types of agreements, powers of attorney, revocations of powers of attorney, restrictions, removals of disabilities (minor, coveture), certified copies of probate proceedings, certified copies of divorce decrees (when real property is divided), extensions, options, rental divisions, and amended restrictions. Specific information includes instrument number, kind of instrument, date and place of execution, names of parties involved, amounts of principal and interest (when applicable), description of property, signatures of parties, and notarization. Also includes recording certificate, showing date filed, date recorded, and signature of county clerk or deputy. Arranged chronologically by date recorded.
Travis County Deed Records: Deed Record 235
Recorded copies of Travis County deeds, conveyances, and other muniments of title affecting ownership to real estate from August 1909 to November 1909, including warranty deeds, gift deeds, partition deeds, guardian deeds, quitclaim deeds, royalty deeds, various types of affidavits, appointments and resignations of trustees, trust indentures, transfers of liens, conveyances of liens, assignments of liens, subordination of liens, various types of partial releases, leases, easements, contracts of sale, bills of sale, homestead designations, various types of agreements, powers of attorney, revocations of powers of attorney, restrictions, removals of disabilities (minor, coveture), certified copies of probate proceedings, certified copies of divorce decrees (when real property is divided), extensions, options, rental divisions, and amended restrictions. Specific information includes instrument number, kind of instrument, date and place of execution, names of parties involved, amounts of principal and interest (when applicable), description of property, signatures of parties, and notarization. Also includes recording certificate, showing date filed, date recorded, and signature of county clerk or deputy. Arranged chronologically by date recorded.
Handbag
Handbag. Rectangular frame of cast openwork brass floral designs with traces of gilding. Ball and snap closure and gilt brass suspension chain. Bag is of dark purple crocheted silk, with three different types of beading. Area at frame is plain all-over beading of purple/bronze iridescent cut beads. Below this, and at bottom of bag is fringe of looped beading. The main body of the bag has vertical stripes of beads arranged in horizontal rows. Lined with bright purple silk, trimmed in gold cording. Contains a small gold kid leather purse embossed with a stylized thorn pattern.
[St. Phillips Episcopal Church]
Photo of the St. Phillips Episcopal church, which was built c. 1870 on the corner of Crawford and Sycamore Streets in Palestine. It was moved across Sycamore Street about 1909, which is where it sits today.
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