Denver Public Library Western History/Genealogy Digital Collections

- Head stall
- From Colorado Historical Society notes: "Head stall (bridle) for horse. This belonged to Chipeta. Loomed beadwork sewn on cotton cloth, designs range from simple floral (green and red alternating flowers on nose cross-piece) to more intricate leaf...
- Bridles--1875-1915.; Indians of North America--Arts & crafts--1875-1915.; Ute Indians--Arts & crafts--1875-1915.; Chipeta--Associated objects.
- [between 1875 and 1915]
- Ute Indians
- An unidentified, Native American man poses for a studio bust portrait wearing a ceremonial headdress adorned by a beaded band and small horns. He has a hoop earring in each ear and his long braids are wrapped in fur. He wears a buckskin shirt with...
- Indians of North America--Portraits--1910-1940.; Ute Indians--1910-1940.; Indians of North America--Clothing & dress--1910-1940.
- [between 1915 and 1937?]
- Ute Indians
- An unidentified, Native American man poses for a side-angle, studio bust portrait. He wears a feather headdress adorned by a thin beaded band and small horns. A small, beaded circle with a star on it adorns each horn. The man wears a buckskin shirt...
- Indians of North America--Portraits--1910-1940.; Ute Indians--1910-1940.; Indians of North America--Clothing & dress--1910-1940.
- [between 1915 and 1937?]
- The Style Shop - decorated car
- Women, teenage girls, and a man pose in Rifle (Garfield County), Colorado, in an automobile wrapped in bunting and pennants: "The Style Shop - Mrs. Linder." Costume includes wide hats, fur, lace, tassels, feathers, and ruffles.
- The Style Shop (Rifle, Colo.)--People--1900-1920.; Rifle (Colo.)--1900-1920.; Automobiles--Colorado--Rifle--1900-1920.; Floats (Parades)--Colorado--Rifle--1900-1920.; Girls--Colorado--Rifle--1900-1920.; Teenagers--Colorado--Rifle--1900-1920.;...
- [between 1900 and 1920?]
- The Style Shop - decorated car
- Women, teenage girls, and a man pose in Rifle (Garfield County), Colorado, in an automobile wrapped in bunting and pennants: "The Style Shop - Mrs. Linder." Costume includes wide hats, fur, lace, tassels, feathers, and ruffles.
- The Style Shop (Rifle, Colo.)--People--1900-1920.; Rifle (Colo.)--1900-1920.; Automobiles--Colorado--Rifle--1900-1920.; Floats (Parades)--Colorado--Rifle--1900-1920.; Girls--Colorado--Rifle--1900-1920.; Teenagers--Colorado--Rifle--1900-1920.;...
- [between 1900 and 1920?]
- Toddler
- Studio portrait of a child in a pillbox turban hat, lace collar, and woven belt with knot clasp and tassels.
- Children--1890-1900.; Clothing & dress--1890-1900.
- 1890
- Well dressed woman
- Studio portrait of a woman in a tiara, earrings, sash with tassels, and cameo. She holds a book with an embossed cover.
- Clothing & dress--1890-1900.; Women--1890-1900.
- 1890
- Elegant couple
- Studio portrait of a man and woman; she wears a puff shoulder satin blouse with applique and a collar with tassels.
- Clothing & dress--1890-1900.; Men--1890-1900.; Spouses--1890-1900.; Women--1890-1900.
- 1890
- Brothers
- Studio portrait of boys; one sits on a settee with tassels. One wears knee pants, the toddler wears a dress with embroidery.
- Boys--1890-1900.; Brothers--1890-1900.
- 1890
- Portrait of a baby
- Studio portrait of a baby who poses on an upholstered chair decorated with tassels. The child wears a light colored dress with lace at the hemline, neckline, and cuffs.
- Infants--1890-1900.
- 1891
- Portrait of a child
- Studio portrait of a child who poses on an upholstered chair decorated with tassels. The girl wears a striped dress and hat made of relatively course material. Her hands rest in her lap.
- Girls--1890-1900.
- 1890
- Beckwith guest house room
- Interior view of a room in the Beckwith residence in (probably) Westcliffe (Custer County), Colorado; decor includes a carved Chinese table, a hookah (water smoking pipe), a Moorish commode, Native American rugs, draperies, cushions, a beaded lamp,...
- Indians of North America--Arts & crafts--1890-1910.; Westcliffe (Colo.)--1890-1910.; Interiors--Colorado--Westcliffe--1890-1910.; Rooms & spaces--Colorado--Westcliffe--1890-1910.
- [between 1899 and 1903?]
- Portrait of a girl
- Studio portraits (one inverted) of a girl in a polka-dot dress with puffed sleeves and a plaid bow tied around her neck. The girl smiles and poses on a pillow with tassels.
- Children--1890-1900.; Girls--1890-1900.
- 1891 July 1
- Portrait of children
- Studio portrait of two girls and a boy on a faux carved stone prop in front of a lace fabric backdrop. The girls wear identical hairstyles with bangs and long hair pulled back, necklaces, lace dresses with v-necks, high yokes and capped sleeves....
- Boys--1890-1910.; Children--1890-1910.; Girls--1890-1910.
- [between 1890 and 1905?]
- Antonio Gonzales family
- Studio portrait of the Antonio Gonzales family. Shows a Hispanic man seated in a chair, in a sack coat, a partly buttoned vest, striped pants and leather boots. A young man stands and wears a plaid sack coat and vest, a watch chain and a tie. A...
- Gonzales, Antonio, resident, southern Colorado--Family.; Families--1890-1910.; Girls--1890-1910.
- 1891 July 28
- Charles S. Stobie
- Studio portrait of Charles S. Stobie, Indian scout and western artist. He kneels in front of a painted backdrop and artificial rock. He holds and aims a rifle. He wears a brimmed hat, a shirt, bandanna, and striped pants. He has a cartridge belt...
- Artists--American.; Clothing & dress.; Military scouts.; Rifles.; Stobie, Charles S., 1845-1931.
- [1869?]
- Charles S. Stobie
- Studio portrait of Charles S. Stobie, Indian scout and western artist. He stands in front of a painted backdrop and artificial rock. He holds a rifle by its barrel, and wears a shirt with a buttoned bib, a bandanna, striped pants and leather...
- Artists--American--1860-1870.; Military scouts.; Rifles.; Stobie, Charles S., 1845-1931.
- [1869?]
- Charles S. Stobie
- Studio portrait of Charles S. Stobie, Indian scout and western artist. He stands in front of a painted backdrop and artificial rock. He hold a rifle and leans over (as though tracking) to inspect some artificial grass. He wears a round hat, a...
- Artists--American--1860-1870.; Military scouts.; Rifles.; Stobie, Charles S., 1845-1931.
- [1869?]
- Idaho Springs living room at Christmas
- Interior view of the living room of an unidentified house in Idaho Springs (Clear Creek County), Colorado. A Christmas tree located in front of a fireplace is decorated with hand-blown glass ornaments, tassels, and strings of glass beads. Presents...
- Idaho Springs (Colo.)--1900-1910.; Christmas decorations.; Christmas presents.; Christmas trees.; Interiors.
- [1901?]
- Charles S. Stobie
- Studio portrait of Charles S. Stobie, Indian scout and western artist. He kneels in front of a painted backdrop and artificial rock. He holds a rifle and looks at the camera. He wears a brimmed hat, a shirt, bandanna, and striped pants. He has a...
- Artists--American--1860-1870.; Military scouts.; Rifles.; Stobie, Charles S., 1845-1931.
- [1869?]
- 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]
- Woman wearing gypsy outfit
- Portrait of a girl in Denver, Colorado; costume includes a vest with applique and tassels.
- Denver (Colo.)--1900-1920.; Clothing & dress--Colorado--Denver--1900-1920.; Girls--Colorado--Denver--1900-1920.
- [between 1904 and 1915?]
- Pouch
- A front view of a pouch (Native American Apache) possibly made of animal hide. It has fringe, tassels and tin jinglers.
- Apache Indians--Arts & crafts--1890-1910.; Indians of North America--Arts & crafts--1890-1910.; Pouches--1890-1910.
- [between 1890 and 1910]
- Pouch
- A back view of a pouch (Native American Apache) possibly made of animal hide. It has fringe, tassels and tin jinglers.
- Apache Indians--Arts & crafts--1890-1910.; Indians of North America--Arts & crafts--1890-1910.; Pouches--1890-1910.
- [between 1890 and 1910]
- Shirt
- Native American (Sioux) man's fringed buckskin shirt with red, green, blue and white beadwork; human hair tassels; dyed red porcupine quill.
- Dakota Indians--Clothing & dress--1870-1890.; Indians of North America--Clothing & dress--1870-1890.; Shirts, Men's--1870-1890.
- [between 1870 and 1890]
- Woman
- Studio portrait of a woman. She wears a dress decorated with embroidery and tassels.
- Women--1890-1910.
- [between 1890 and 1910?]
- Amusement park - Lakeside
- Women and girls smile and pose (one eats a banana) at Lakeside Amusement Park, in Denver, Colorado; costume includes tassels, lace, a locket, and a hat with taffeta and flowers.
- Denver (Colo.)--1900-1920.; Lakeside Amusement Park (Denver, Colo.)--1900-1920.; Amusement parks--Colorado--Denver--1900-1920.; Eating & drinking--Colorado--Denver--1900-1920.; Girls--Colorado--Denver--1900-1920.;...
- [between 1904 and 1920?]
- Girl
- Studio portrait of a girl. She poses on a chair with tassels and wears a dress decorated with embroidery.
- Girls--1890-1910.
- [between 1890 and 1910?]
- Girl
- Studio portrait of a girl. She poses on a chair with tassels and wears a dress decorated with embroidery.
- Girls--1890-1910.
- [between 1890 and 1910?]
- Girl
- Studio portrait of a girl. She poses on a chair with tassels and wears necklaces and a dress trimmed with lace.
- Girls--1910-1920.
- [between 1910 and 1920?]
- Girl and baby
- Studio portrait of a girl and baby. The baby sits in a chair with tassels. The girl wears a dress trimmed with lace.
- Girls--1890-1910.; Infants--1890-1910.
- [between 1890 and 1910?]
- Baby boy
- Studio portrait of a baby boy. He poses on a chair with tassels. A woman sits nearby.
- Boys--1890-1910.; Infants--1890-1910.
- [between 1890 and 1910?]
- Boy and girl
- Studio portrait of a boy and girl. The girl sits on a chair with tassels and wears a dress. The boy wears a scarf around his neck.
- Boys--1890-1910.; Girls--1890-1910.
- [between 1890 and 1910?]
- Portrait of a baby
- Studio portrait of a baby. The baby wears a white, full-length embroidered gown and sits on an upholstered chair with tassels. His mothers arm and shoulder are shown.
- Infants--1890-1900.
- [between 1890 and 1900?]
- Utes, group of chil[dren]
- Studio portrait of Native American (Ute) children, probably near Ignacio (La Plata County), Colorado. Boys wear wrapped braids, earrings, leather pants, beaded moccasins, and chokers or necklaces with medallions. A boy wears a bone breastplate, a...
- Indians of North America--Children--Colorado--La Plata County--1880-1900.; Ute Indians--Children--Colorado--La Plata County--1880-1900.; La Plata County (Colo.)--1880-1900.; Boys--Colorado--La Plata County--1880-1900.; Girls--Colorado--La Plata...
- [between 1880 and 1900?]
- Ute children
- Studio portrait of Native American (Ute) children. The boys wear wrapped braids, earrings, leather pants, beaded moccasins, and chokers or necklaces with medallions. A boy wears a bone breastplate, a long-sleeved shirt with a serpentine pattern,...
- Indians of North America--Children--1890-1900.; Ute Indians--1890-1900.; Boys--1890-1900.; Girls--1890-1900.
- 1899
- Street parade
- The Knights of Pythias ride their horses in a parade down Main Third (3rd) Street, Ouray, Ouray County, Colorado. They wear uniforms with long belted coats, white gloves, and helmets with long tassels.
- Knights of Pythias--Colorado--Ouray--1880-1900.; Ouray (Colo.)--1880-1900.; Fraternal organizations--Colorado--Ouray--1880-1900.; Parades & processions--Colorado--Ouray--1880-1900.; Streets--Colorado--Ouray--1880-1900.
- [between 1880 and 1900]
- Ouray Teamsters and Packers Union
- Ouray Teamsters and Packers Union pose with their Fourth (4th) of July (Independence Day) float in front of the Munn Brothers Assay Office, Second (2nd) Avenue, Ouray, Ouray County, Colorado. The float consists of an eight-horse team hitched to a...
- Ouray Teamsters' and Packers Union (Ouray, Colo.)--1900-1910.; Ouray (Colo.)--1900-1910.; Carts & wagons--Colorado--Ouray--1900-1910.; Festive decorations--Colorado--Ouray--1900-1910.; Floats (Parades)--Colorado--Ouray--1900-1910.; Fourth of July...
- 1906 July 4
- Street parade
- The Knights of Pythias, wearing uniforms with long belted coats, white gloves, and helmets with long tassels, line up in front of G. P. Gutshall Lumber Company in Ouray, Ouray County, Colorado Spectators stand at the edge of the street.
- G. P. Gutshall Lumber Company (Ouray, Colo.)--1880-1890.; Knights of Pythias--Colorado--Ouray--1880-1890.; Ouray (Colo.)--1880-1900.; Fraternal organizations--Colorado--Ouray--1880-1890.; Lumberyards--Colorado--Ouray--1880-1890.; Parades &...
- [between 1880 and 1900]
- Street parade
- The Knights of Pythias pose in a line on a dirt street in Ouray, Ouray County, Colorado. They wear uniforms with long belted coats, white gloves, and helmets with long tassels.
- Knights of Pythias--Colorado--Ouray--1880-1890.; Ouray (Colo.)--1880-1900.; Fraternal organizations--Colorado--Ouray--1880-1890.; Parades & processions--Colorado--Ouray--1880-1900.
- [between 1880 and 1900]
- The Old Homestead, Cripple Creek, parlor
- Interior view of refurbished parlor of the Old Homestead, 353 (or 367) Myers Avenue, Cripple Creek, Colorado; prominent "parlor" or "sporting" house of red-light district that operated for twenty years and later became a residence until it reopened...
- Old Homestead (Cripple Creek, Colo.)--1960-1970.; Cripple Creek (Colo.)--1960-1970.; Brothels--Colorado--Cripple Creek--1960-1970.; Galleries & museums--Colorado--Cripple Creek--1960-1970.; Interiors.; Parlors--Colorado--Cripple Creek--1960-1970.
- [between 1960 and 1970?]
- View from parlor into dance hall, the Homestead
- Interior view from refurbished parlor into dance hall, the Old Homestead, 353 (or 367) Myers Avenue, Cripple Creek, Colorado; prominent "parlor or sporting" house of red-light district operating for nearly twenty years and later becoming a...
- Old Homestead (Cripple Creek, Colo.)--1960-1970.; Cripple Creek (Colo.)--1960-1970.; Brothels--Colorado--Cripple Creek--1960-1970.; Galleries & museums--Colorado--Cripple Creek--1960-1970.; Interiors.; Parlors--Colorado--Cripple Creek--1960-1970.
- [between 1960 and 1970]
- Salida sitting room
- Salida, Chaffee County, Colorado, this marble corner fireplace is topped with a taxidermied eagle, busts on pedestals, a Greek vase, a plaster camel and lion, and a beer stein. Rope, tassels and fringe are mixed with photographs of Native...
- Salida (Colo.)--1890-1900.; Fireplaces--Colorado--Salida--1890-1900.; Interiors--Colorado--Salida--1890-1900.; Mantels--Colorado--Salida--1890-1900.; Taxidermy--Colorado--Salida--1890-1900.
- [between 1890 and 1900?]
- Nevada City
- View of a gravestone and stone plot foundation, in the Nevadaville, (Nevada City) cemetery, Gilpin County, Colorado, features: a carved rectangular stone with a curtain, tassels, a wreath, and a relief of a scroll. The inscribed epitaph on the...
- Nevadaville (Colo.)--1930-1970.; Cemeteries--Colorado--Nevadaville--1930-1970.; Tombs & sepulchral monuments--Colorado--Nevadaville--1930- 1970.
- [between 1933 and 1970]
- The inevitable "parlor" where girls entertained in elegant splendor
- Interior view of refurbished parlor of the Old Homestead, 353 (or 367) Myers Avenue, Cripple Creek, Colorado; prominent "parlor or sporting" house of red-light district that operated until 1916 and later became a residence until reopened in 1950's...
- Old Homestead (Cripple Creek, Colo.)--1960-1970.; Cripple Creek (Colo.)--1960-1970.; Brothels--Colorado--Cripple Creek--1960-1970.; Galleries & museums--Colorado--Cripple Creek--1960-1970.; Interiors.; Parlors--Colorado--Cripple Creek--1960-1970.
- 1969 September 16
- Gilpin County, Colo.
- A gravestone in a Gilpin County, Colorado, cemetery depicts a curtain, tassels, cross, and reads: "Maud. Dau. of ?? & M. A. Smith. Died ??, Aged ??."
- Smith, Maud--Tomb.; Gilpin County (Colo.)--1930-1970.; Cemeteries--Colorado--Gilpin County--1930-1970.; Tombs & sepulchral monuments--Colorado--Gilpin County--1930-1970.
- [between 1933 and 1969]
- Greeley Oct. 19-20, 1942
- An obelisk gravestone in Greeley, Weld County, Colorado, has carvings of rope, tassels, foliage, and flowers.
- Greeley (Colo.)--1940-1950.; Cemeteries--Colorado--Greeley--1940-1950.; Tombs & sepulchral monuments--Colorado--Greeley--1940-1950.
- 1942
- Greeley Oct. 19-20, 1942
- An obelisk gravestone in the Greeley, Weld County, Colorado, cemetery depicts rope, tassels, foliage, a Masonic symbol, and flowers. Inscription reads: "John Arthur, Died Apr. 16, 1878, Aged 48 Years."
- Arthur, John, d. 1878--Tomb.; Greeley (Colo.)--1940-1950.; Cemeteries--Colorado--Greeley--1940-1950.; Tombs & sepulchral monuments--Colorado--Greeley--1940-1950.
- 1942
- Junior Order A. O. U. W.
- View of a Flower (Sunflower) Carnival parade entry, Colorado Springs, El Paso County, Colorado; shows Black men in silver helmets and aprons holding the reins of horses with white covers and a float covered with fabric, flowers and tassels. Three...
- Ancient Order of United Workmen--1890-1910.; Colorado Springs (Colo.)--1890-1910.; African Americans--Colorado--Colorado Springs--1890-1910.; Floats (Parades)--Colorado--Colorado Springs--1890-1910.; Fraternal organizations--Colorado--Colorado...
- [between 1893 and 1906?]
- El Jebel Shriner
- An El Jebel Shriner poses in costume in Denver, Colorado. He wears a Fez, harem pants, cummberbund, sash with tassels, and jacket with applique.
- Ancient Arabic Order of the Nobles of the Mystic Shrine for North America--People--1900-1930.; Denver (Colo.)--1900-1930.; Clothing & dress--Colorado--Denver--1900-1930.; Fraternal organizations--Colorado--Denver--1900-1930.
- [between 1900 and 1930?]