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Wedding Portrait

Description: Copy negative of a wedding portrait of Sallie Parker Willis and Thomas Middlebrook Willis believed to be taken in Abilene, Texas. The photograph was either taken the day of the wedding or the day after. He is sitting in a chair on the right holding a hat, and she is standing behind him on the left holding her hat. They are in front of a studio background with columns. An official Texas historical marker was placed at Thomas Middlebrook Willis' grave in 2009 at the Masonic Cemetery of Abilene, T… more
Date: 1886
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Photograph of Sallie Parker and Thomas Middlebrook Willis]

Description: Photograph of Sallie Parker Willis and Thomas Middlebrook Willis. She stands behind a balustrade, wearing a polka dot dress and holding her hat in her left hand. He sits on the balustrade, and holds a bowler hat in his hand. The photograph has been ripped, and the bottom right corner is missing. There are several handwritten notes on the back.
Date: June 1886
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Invitation to the Wedding of Sallie Parker and Thomas Middlebrook Willis]

Description: Photograph of an invitation to the wedding of Sallie Ann Parker and Thomas Middlebrook Willis. A note in the top left corner reads "To Ma & Pa." The invitation reads: "Mr. & Mrs. R. H. Parker Request your presence at the marriage of their daughter, Sallie, to Thos. M. Willis, Wednesday Evening, June 16th, at 8:30 o'clock. First Presbyterian Church. Reception at 9 o'clock. At home. Abilene, Texas. 1886."
Date: June 16, 1886
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Letter from Gertrude Osterhout to Ora and Junia Roberts Osterhout, May 11, 1881]

Description: Letter from Gertrude Osterhout to Ora and Junia Roberts Osterhout. She wrote to update her sisters about her life at school. Gertrude talked briefly about some of the lessons she has, a wedding she attended, and the bad table manners of the other girls in her boarding house. She spoke of shoes she had purchased and girls that reminded her of her sisters.
Date: May 11, 1881
Creator: Osterhout, Gertrude
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: Rice University Woodson Research Center

[Letter from George E. Osterhout to Paul Osterhout, January 8, 1884]

Description: Letter from George E. Osterhout to Paul Osterhout regarding what he has been doing recently. George took part in a recreation of a Japanese wedding and went to see a play at the opera house. He ended the letter by telling Paul that he and another family member had settled their dispute over a barn.
Date: January 8, 1884
Creator: Osterhout, George E.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: Austin College

[Letter from John Jeremiah Osterhout to Paul Osterhout, November 22, 1885]

Description: Letter from John Jeremiah Osterhout to his brother, Paul Osterhout, updating him on events at home. John regretted not writing sooner and mentioned an expensive wedding that was being planned in Belton, Texas. He told Paul that he was well and that some of their mutual acquaintances had arrived in town.
Date: November 22, 1885
Creator: Osterhout, John Jeremiah
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: Austin College

[Letter from Charles B. Moore to Henry S. Moore, August 31, 1885]

Description: This is a letter from the Charles B. Moore Collection. It is written by Charles B. Moore to his brother Henry S. Moore. In his letter, Charles updates his brother on the happenings of his trip, who he has visited, and how he enjoys seeing old friends again. He details news about a trip that Betty Thornhill is making to Dallas and he states that she may be visiting him soon, if she is not already there. He notes that the family listened to a sermon by Brother Haynes. All the family attended this… more
Date: August 31, 1885
Creator: Moore, Charles B.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Letters from Matilda Dodd and Adelitia McGee to the Moore family and Alice McGee, December 28-30, 1889]

Description: This is a letter from the Charles B. Moore Collection. it is written by Matilda Dodd and Adelitia "Dinkie" McGee. In Matilda's first letter, dated December 28, 1889, she informs the Moore family and Alice of the happenings in Gallatin, Tennessee. The news includes: confirmation of the receipt of the Moore's letter, well-wishes for Florence's recovery, a dialogue about Christmas plans, community health updates, news about the mild winter weather and its affects on the community, a discussion abo… more
Date: 1889-12-28/1889-12-30
Creator: Dodd, Matilda & McGee, Adelitia
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Wedding Portrait of Dan McMillin Moody and Mollie Neely]

Description: Photograph of Dan McMillin Moody and Mollie Neely. Dan is seated on a log bench and Mollie is standing next to him wearing a two-piece bustle dress with off-centered buttons down the front of the bodice and a gathered skirt. "Uncle Dan and Aunt Molly Moodie" is written on the back and the accompanying material states this is Dan and Mollie Moody's wedding portrait.
Date: 1888
Creator: Swartz, D. H.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Private Collection of the Curtis Estate

[Photograph of John Ab Scogins and Mosie Buckner]

Description: Photograph of John Ab Scogins and Mosie Buckner, possibly a wedding portrait. Scogins is sitting with his legs crossed in front of him and Mosie is standing to his left with her hand resting on his shoulder. Mosie is wearing a two-piece dress with a neck bow and a corsage and is holding a small handbag.
Date: 1883~
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Private Collection of the Curtis Estate

[Photograph of Man and Woman]

Description: Photograph of a man and woman, possibly a wedding portrait. The man has a handlebar mustache and is sitting in a fringed chair. The woman is standing to his right and is wearing a dark dress with small buttons down the center front of the bodice and gloves.
Date: 1887~
Creator: Davenport
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Private Collection of the Curtis Estate

Wedding shoes

Description: Pair of plum purple satin pumps. The shoes are designed with a rounded toe, and plain uppers. The low heel is of a modified Louis or Cuban style, set in, and covered with matching fabric. Partly lined in white kidskin leather. Measurements: Length: 24 cm Width: 7.5cm Height: 10cm Heel: 4cm (1 1/2") high on axis w/cap
Date: 1881
Item Type: Refine your search to only Physical Object
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Wedding Slippers

Description: Pair of wedding slippers of ivory kid leather. The shoes are designed with rounded toes, and have a large matching bow with layered ends, and a large ruffle of same across vamp. Uppers are edged with satin ribbon. Modified Louis or Cuban heel, flaring at base.
Date: 1886~
Item Type: Refine your search to only Physical Object
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design
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