Denver Public Library Western History/Genealogy Digital Collections

- Francisco Rivera and Benigna Rivera family
- Studio portrait of Hispanic American Francisco Rivera, his wife Benigna Córdova de Rivera and their children, a boy and three girls. Identification: Front row Adelina. Back row, left to right: Francisco, Tobias, Lucinda, Cidelia, and Benigna...
- Hispanic Americans--1880-1890.; Mexican Americans--1880-1890.; Children.; Spouses.; Women.; Rivera, Benigna Cordova de--Family--Pictorial works.; Rivera, Francisco--Family--Pictorial works.; Children--Colorado--Pictorial works.; Hispanic...
- ca. 1887
- Portrait of a man
- Studio portrait of a man, probably an actor, with wavy hair. He wears a silk or satin jacket with embroidered flowers, satin knickers, an embroidered, possibly velvet tunic with lace cuffs, stockings and slippers. The man poses with an arm extended...
- Actors--1890-1910.; Costumes--1890-1910.; Men--1890-1910.
- [between 1890 and 1905?]
- Portrait of a man
- Studio portrait of a man, probably an actor, with wavy hair. He wears a silk or satin jacket with embroidered flowers, satin knickers, an embroidered, possibly velvet tunic with lace cuffs, stockings and slippers. The man poses with an arm raised,...
- Actors--1890-1910.; Costumes--1890-1910.; Men--1890-1910.
- [between 1890 and 1905?]
- Los Angeles, Cal. children of Chinatown
- Chinese children pose outside a shop in Chinatown in Los Angeles, California. The boys wear hats with silk tassels on top, loose tunics, loose pants tied at the leg, stockings and embroidered slippers. The girls wear loose tunics, loose, decorated...
- Chinatown (Los Angeles, Calif.)--1890-1900.; Los Angeles (Calif.)--1890-1900.; Children.; Stores & shops.; Chinese.
- [1899]
- Crazy quilt
- Shows a quilt made from pieced silk patches and embroidered designs. The quilt has embroidered motifs of children, shoes, vase and scissors. The back is three green pieces machine sewn.
- Quilts--1890-1900.
- 1894
- Moccasins
- Shows a pair of Native American (Ute) men's moccasins. They are made of buckskin and have a rawhide sole, lacing and a thong. Embroidered on the top of the moccasins in red, white, orange, yellow blue, green, and light green translucent glass beads...
- Indians of North America--Clothing & dress--1880-1910.; Moccasins--1880-1910.; Ute Indians--Clothing & dress--1880-1910.
- [between 1880 and 1910]
- Two Chinese women
- In this reproduction of a cabinet card tacked to corkboard, two Chinese women in holiday dress pose on interior stairs. Both wear silk jackets with embroidered banding and medallions, silk trousers and embroidered slippers.
- Chinese Americans--Women--1900-1910.; Cabinet photographs--1900-1910.; Interiors--1900-1910.; Stairways--1900-1910.; Women--1900-1910.
- [between 1900 and 1905?]
- Frank G. Bloom residence, Trinidad, Colorado
- Interior view of a wash stand at the Frank G. Bloom residence, in Trinidad, Colorado. A semi-porcelain, floral patterned toilet set sits on a marble topped cabinet in front of a wall papered with a finely flowered print. A shaving mug has a brush...
- Bloom, Frank G.--Homes & haunts.; Trinidad (Colo.)--1960-1980.; Washstands--Colorado--Trinidad--1960-1980.; Interiors.
- [between 1960 and 1980?]
- Interior, Grace Episcopal Church, Georgetown, Colorado
- A view of the interior west end of Grace Episcopal Church, Georgetown, Colorado. The altar sits atop two steps and is covered with a white cloth on which "IHS" is embroidered. Two vessels sit on the altar, and two diagonal candelabras and a cross...
- Georgetown (Colo.)--1940-1950.; Altars--Colorado--Georgetown--1940-1950.; Episcopal churches--Colorado--Georgetown--1940-1950.; Interiors.; Grace Episcopal Church (Georgetown, Colo.)
- 1940?
- Louise
- Louise, a Native American Spokane woman wearing a floral skirt, abalone disks, beads, an embroidered bag, and two feathers in her hair poses with a man wearing leggings, breechcloth, an embroidered bag, and fur skin hat with feathers. Props include...
- Indians of North America--1900-1910.; Spokane Indians--Women--1900-1910.; Louise, Spokane Indian.
- [between 1900 and 1905?]
- William F. Cody with Sitting Bull, Dakota Chief, standing, Sitting Bull in Indian clothing with elaborate headdress, full length
- William Frederick Cody "Buffalo Bill" and Sitting Bull, Dakota Chief, full length standing studio portrait with painted backdrop; Cody wears hat, scarf tied at neck, embroidered shirt, pants tucked in thigh high boots and holds a rifle; Sitting...
- Dakota Indians--1880-1890.; Entertainers--1880-1890.; Indians of North America--1880-1890.; Buffalo Bill, 1846-1917.; Sitting Bull, 1834?-1890.
- [188-?]
- Mabel Wayne Hagerman
- Studio portrait of Mabel Wayne Hagerman, a senior at Denver High School in Denver, Colorado. Hagerman's wavy hair is pulled neatly back. She wears a dress with an embroidered flower pattern, puffed short sleeves, ruffled shoulder panels and a...
- Denver (Colo.)--1890-1900.; Students--Colorado--Denver--1890-1900.; Hagerman, Mabel Wayne.; Denver High School--People--1890-1900.; Denver Public Schools--People--1890-1900.
- 1897
- Trinity fourth annual oratorio concert : Mendelssohn's Elijah
- Program for a presentation of Mendelssohn's Elijah performed at Trinity Methodist Church in Denver, Colorado on March 9, 1905. Included in the program are several pictures of prominent performers, list of performers, a detailed listing of the...
- Mendelssohn-Bartholdy, Felix, 1809-1847. Elias; Trinity Methodist Church (Denver, Colo.). Choir--Performances.; Oratorios--Librettos.; Trinity United Methodist Church (Denver, Colo.)--1900-1910.; Trinity Methodist Episcopal Church (Denver,...
- 1905 March 9
- Gordon W. Lillie, in embroidered shirt and hat, bust
- Profile, head and shoulders, of Gordon W. Lillie, Pawnee Bill, wearing hat and embroidered shirt.
- Entertainers--1880-1890.; Pawnee Bill, 1860-1942.
- [188-?]
- Chief Joseph, Nez Perce, wearing embroidered band across chest
- Studio portrait (head and shoulders) of Chief Joseph, Native American Nez Perce, wearing embroidered shirt and band across chest.
- Indians of North America--Clothing & dress--1880-1890.; Joseph, Nez Percé Chief, 1840-1904.; Indians of North America--Portraits.; Nez Percé Indians.
- [188-?]
- Chief Joseph, Nez Perce, wearing embroidered shirt, bust
- Chief Joseph, Nez Perce, head and shoulders studio portrait; braided hair, short beaded necklace, embroidered shirt and sash.
- Indians of North America--Portraits--1880-1890.; Nez Percé Indians--1880-1890.; Indians of North America--Clothing & dress--1880-1890.; Joseph, Nez Percé Chief, 1840-1904.
- [188?]
- Chief Joseph, Nez Perce, wearing embroidered shirt, bust
- Studio portrait, head and shoulders, of Chief Joseph, Nez Perce, wearing embroidered shirt.
- Indians of North America--Portraits--1880-1890.; Indians of North America--Clothing & dress--1880-1890.; Joseph, Nez Percé Chief, 1840-1904.; Nez Percé Indians.
- [188-?]
- Chief Joseph, Nez Perce, wearing embroidered shirt, oval frame, bust
- Studio portrait, head and shoulders, of Chief Joseph, Nez Perce, wearing embroidered shirt, in oval frame.
- Indians of North America--Clothing & dress--1880-1890.; Joseph, Nez Percé Chief, 1840-1904.; Indians of North America--Portraits.; Nez Percé Indians.
- [188-?]
- Pedro y Rumalda Trujillo
- Studio portrait of Pedro and Rumalda Trujillo. Pedro wears a pinstriped suit and a print tie. His dark wavy hair is parted on the side. Rumalda wears a silk dress decorated with embroidered braid. She has a flower in her hair which is pulled back...
- Mexican Americans--1940-1950.; Hispanic Americans--1940-1950.; Trujillo, Pedro--Pictorial works.; Trujillo, Rumalda--Pictorial works.; Mexican Americans--Colorado--Pictorial works.; Hispanic Americans--Colorado--Pictorial works.;...
- [beween 1940 and 1945?]
- St. Cajetan's Holy Name Society
- Young men and teenagers pose on the steps of St. Cajetan's Catholic Church, 1190 9th (Ninth) Street in the Auraria neighborhood, Denver, Colorado. The unidentified men are members of a St. Cajetan's Mens Sodality, the "Holy Name Society." They...
- Holy Name Society--1930-1940.; St. Cajetan's Church (Denver, Colo.)--1930-1940.; Hispanic Americans--1930-1940.; Auraria (Denver, Colo.)--1930-1940.; Denver (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Banners.; Organizations.; Teenagers.; Holy Name Society--Pictorial...
- 1933
- Damiana Rivera de Barela
- Hispanic American Damiana Rivera de Barela, wife of Colorado State Senator Casimiro Barela, poses for a portrait in an embroidered cape trimmed in fur and a hat decorated with feathers, a bow and a veil. She wears a pin in the shape of a cross.
- Hispanic Americans--1890-1900.; Mexican Americans--1890-1900.; Capes (Clothing); Hats.; Women.; Barela, Damiana Rivera de--Pictorial works.; Cloaks--Pictorial works.; Hispanic Americans--Colorado--Pictorial works.; Mexican...
- ca. 1890
- Luis Canela and Boyd Polhamus
- Boyd Polhamus, rodeo announcer, poses with Luis Canela, the master of ceremonies for the Mexican Rodeo Extravaganza during the 100th anniversary of the National Western Stock Show in Denver, Colorado. Boyd wears a denim shirt, jeans and a cowboy...
- National Western Stock Show--2000-2010.; Hispanic Americans--2000-2010.; Masters of ceremonies--2000-2010.; Mexican Americans--2000-2010.; Rodeo announcers--2000-2010.; Denver (Colo.)--2000-2010.; Rodeos.; Canela, Luis--Pictorial works.; Polhamus,...
- [2006 January 1]
- Rosemary Rodriguez, Paul Lopez and Ramona Martinez
- Mexican Americans, Rosemary Rodriguez, Paul Lopez and Ramona Martinez pose at an event presented by the Gay and Lesbian Fund of Colorado, Denver, Colorado. All three have served as Denver City Council Representatives for District 3. Rosemary...
- Gay and Lesbian Fund of Colorado--2000-2010.; Hispanic Americans--2000-2010.; Mexican Americans--2000-2010.; Denver (Colo.)--2000-2010.; City council members--2000-2010.; Gay and Lesbian Fund of Colorado--Pictorial works.; City council...
- [2007?]
- Tony Garcia
- Portrait of Tony Garcia, the Executive Artistic Director of El Centro Su Teatro since 1989 and a member of Su Teatro since 1972. He holds a microphone and wears a shirt with two dark, embroidered panels. He has a trimmed beard and mustache.
- El Centro Su Teatro (Denver, Colo.)--People--2000-2010.; Hispanic Americans--2000-2010.; Denver (Colo.)--2000-2010.; Theatrical producers & directors--2000-2010.; Garcia, Tony--Pictorial works.; El Centro Su Teatro (Denver, Colo.)--Pictorial...
- [2006?]
- Policarpio Córdova family
- Group portrait of the Policarpio Córdova family from Trinidad (Las Animas County), Colorado. Front row left to right: Policarpio Córdova, Gumucinda Chacón, Isabel Córdova. Back row left to right: Rosa, Amadeo and Policarpio Córdova, Jr. ...
- Hispanic Americans--1900-1910.; Mexican Americans--1900-1910.; Families.; Córdova, Policarpio, 1857-1924--Family--Pictorial works.; Chacón, Gumucinda, 1884-1942--Family--Pictorial works.; Córdova family--Pictorial works.; Hispanic American...
- [between 1900 and 1910?]
- Julián Estevan Lobato
- Studio portrait of baby Julian Estevan Lobato from Hoehne (Las Animas County), Colorado. He wears a long baptismal gown embroidered with lace. He poses against colcha stitched coverlet.
- Hispanic Americans--1890-1900.; Mexican Americans--1890-1900.; Colchas.; Clothing & dress.; Infants.; Lobato, Julián Estevan, 1890-1965--Pictorial works.; Christening gowns--Pictorial works.; Hispanic Americans--Colorado--Pictorial works.;...
- [1890]
- Theatrical group
- Women and men pose on a stage in Rifle (Garfield County), Colorado; outfits include flowers, lace, ribbons, hats, and dresses with brocade, embroidered, or print fabric. One woman holds a paper heart that reads: "Matrimony;" a dog is in front. Some...
- Rifle (Colo.)--1900-1910.; Actors--Colorado--Rifle--1900-1910.; Clothing & dress--Colorado--Rifle--1900-1910.; Cross dressing--Colorado--Rifle--1900-1910.; Dogs--Colorado--Rifle--1900-1910.
- [between 1900 and 1910?]
- Rifle area parade
- Men wear embroidered coats and hats, hold spears and pose on horseback beside a car in probably a parade in Garfield County, Colorado. Girls and a man pose in a car decorated probably with crepe paper in the shape of a heart and polka dots. A moose...
- Garfield County (Colo.)--1910-1930.; Automobiles--Colorado--Garfield County--1910-1930.; Floats (Parades)--Colorado--Garfield County--1910-1930.; Horseback riding--Colorado--Garfield County--1910-1930.
- [between 1915 and 1925?]
- Portrait of a girl
- A young girl poses for a studio portrait with her hand resting on a carved stone prop. She wears a broad brimmed hat, light colored embroidered skirt, and light colored blouse with a ruffle at the neck.
- Girls--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
- Baby on fur rug
- Studio portrait of a baby in a brocade and embroidered dress.
- Clothing & dress--1890-1900.; Infants--1890-1900.
- 1890
- Elderly woman
- Studio portrait of an elderly woman with eye glasses, an embroidered lace collar, and a shawl with fringe.
- Aged persons--1890-1900.; Clothing & dress--1890-1900.; Women--1890-1900.
- 1890
- Baby in knit bonnet
- Studio portrait of an infant in an embroidered dress.
- Infants--1890-1900.
- 1890
- Baby on tussled settee
- Studio portrait of an infant on a settee, the baby wears an embroidered dress.
- Infants--1890-1900.
- 1890
- Portrait of a woman
- Full length studio portrait of a woman who poses in front of a set of heavy drapes. The woman holds a rolled diploma or document in her hands. Her skirt is pleated on one side. The bodice of the dress is decorated with embroidered flowers and...
- 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
- Portrait of a woman
- Studio portrait of a woman who wears an ornately embroidered bodice with floral and leaf designs. The sleeves of her dress are slightly puffy and gathered with bows. Her short curly bangs are coifed over her forehead.
- Women--1890-1900.
- 1890
- Portrait of a woman
- Studio portrait of a woman who poses with an embroidered shawl around her shoulders. She wears a choker around her neck and her thick hair is pulled back on her head. Her short, full bangs are styled above her forehead.
- Women--1890-1900.
- 1890
- Portrait of a woman
- Studio portrait of a woman who poses with an embroidered shawl over her shoulders. A choker is around her neck. He thick hair is pulled back from her face and her full, short bangs are styled over her forehead.
- Women--1890-1900.
- 1890
- Portrait of two women and a man
- Full length studio portrait of a man and two women. The man sits in an upholstered chair; he wears a suit with the jacket fastened at the top button and has a full beard and moustache that obscure his mouth. The women pose on either side of the...
- People--1890-1900.; Women--1890-1900.
- 1891
- Portrait of a woman
- Studio portrait of a woman whose hair is pushed into a wavy pompadour with a bun at the crown. She wears an embroidered blouse, high collar and eye glasses.
- Hairstyles--1890-1910.; Women--1890-1910.
- [between 1891 and 1901?]
- Portrait of a man and a woman
- A full length studio portrait of a couple, the man sits in a chair and the woman stands. An ornate backdrop is in the distance. The woman wears a dark colored dress with puffy sleeves and possibly a bustle, the arms of the dress have embroidered...
- Couples--1900-1910.
- 1901
- Portrait of a young woman
- Studio portrait of a young woman who wears a dress with puffy sleeves and a yoke embroidered with ruching. She wears earrings and has pulled her hair into a bun at the crown of her head.
- Women--1890-1910.
- [between 1891 and 1901?]
- Portrait of two women and a girl
- Full length studio portrait of two women and a young girl. The girl wears a light colored dress with an embroidered collar. The woman who sits in a chair wears a dark colored dress, ruffled bodice and parts her hair down the middle of her head. The...
- Adults & children--1890-1910.; Girls--1890-1910.; Women--1890-1910.
- 1901
- Portrait of a boy
- Full length studio portrait of a young boy who poses against a painted backdrop. The boy wears knickers, an embroidered middy style jacket, boots and a Civil War style hat. The boy has straight hair and bangs. He leans on prop rocks and stands on...
- Boys--1890-1910.; Clothing & dress--1890-1910.; Studio props--1890-1910.
- [between 1890 and 1905?]
- Portrait of a boy
- Studio portrait of a young boy who sits on a studio prop that resembles a wall against a painted backdrop. The boy wears an embroidered middy styled jacket, knickers, boots and a Civil War style hat. The boy has straight hair and bangs.
- Boys--1890-1910.; Clothing & dress--1890-1910.; Studio props--1890-1910.
- [between 1890 and 1905?]
- Portrait of a woman
- Studio portrait (bust) of a woman who wears a dark colored dress with puff sleeves and an embroidered neckline. She wears earrings and pulls her dark hair into a bun.
- Women--1890-1910.
- [between 1890 and 1905?]
- Portrait of a baby
- Studio bust portrait of a boy in a patterned or embroidered suit with gathered pleats, a ribbon tie, a bow and scalloped cuffs and collar. Shows a lace fabric backdrop.
- Boys--1890-1910.; Infants--1890-1910.
- [between 1890 and 1905?]
- Beckwith guest house room with an Oriental screen
- Interior view of the Beckwith residence in (probably) Westcliffe (Custer County), Colorado; decor includes an ornate rug and a vanity with oval mirrors. An embroidered silk screen with bamboo trim depicts egret birds, and is reflected in the glass.
- Westcliffe (Colo.)--1890-1910.; Interiors--Colorado--Westcliffe--1890-1910.; Mirrors--Colorado--Westcliffe--1890-1910.; Reflections--Colorado--Westcliffe--1890-1910.; Rooms & spaces--Colorado--Westcliffe--1890-1910.
- [between 1899 and 1903?]