RS 21-7-9 Mary Barton Collection

RS 21/7/9
Mary Barton

Fashion Illustration Collection, 1776-1979 (bulk 1804-1935)

Special Collections Department
403 Parks Library
Iowa State University
Ames, IA 50011-2140

Descriptive summary
creator:	Barton, Mary
title:	Fashion Illustration Collection
dates:	1776-1979 (bulk 1804-1935)
extent:	15.75 linear ft. (15 document boxes, 12 oversize boxes, 1 map case folder)
collection number:	RS 21/7/9
repository:	University Archives, Special Collections Department, Iowa State University.

Administrative information
access:	Open for research
publication rights:	Consult Head, Special Collections Department
preferred citation:	Mary Barton Fashion Illustration Collection, RS 21/7/9, Special Collections Department, Iowa State University Library.

Biographical note

Mary Barton (1917-2003), an alumna (Class of 1942) from Ames, was a quilt historian who had gained a national reputation for being able to judge a quilt's age and origin by careful examination. She was inducted into the Quilter's Hall of Fame during the Sixth Continental Quilting Congress held September 29, 1984 in Arlington, Virginia. She was selected for the honor for her contributions "through her collecting, researching and sharing of information." In 1999, Barton’s "Heritage Quilt" was recognized as one the 20th Century's 100 Best American Quilts. Barton has donated quilts from her collection to the Living History Farms, Simpson College, the State Historical Society of Iowa, and the Farm House Museum at Iowa State University.

Collection description

The collection (1776-2003) contains plates of general fashion dating back to the 18th century and continuing through the 20th century. Additional categories within the files include accessories, baby and beach fashions, bridal fashions and portraits, children's and communion clothing, footwear, inaugural gowns, maid uniforms, masquerade costumes, men's fashion, millinery, mourning dresses, negligees and undergarments. There are also magazine issues relating to fashion as well as magazine articles discussing fashion of the Ancient, Medieval, Renaissance, and Modern periods.

Organization

The collection is arranged in chronological order, with Barton’s biographical information at the beginning of the collection.

Container list

Box	Folder	Title	Dates
1	1a	Biographical	1987-2003
13	34	Bridal Fashions- Historical Survey	1776-1942
1	1	Fashions	1798-1803
1	2	Fashions	1804-1805
1	3	Fashions	1806
1	4	Fashions	1807
1	5	Fashions	1808
1	6	Fashions	1809
1	7	Fashions	1810
1	8	Fashions	1811
1	9	Fashions	1812
1	10	Fashions	1813
1	11	Fashions	1814
1	12	Fashions	1815
1	13	Fashions	1816-1817
1	14	Fashions	1818
1	15	Fashions	1818
1	16	Mourning Dresses	1818
1	18	Ackermann’s Costume Plates: Women’s Fashions in England	1818-1828
1	17	Fashions	1819
2	1	Fashions	1820-1821
2	2	Fashions	1822
2	3	Fashions	1823
2	4	Fashions	1823
2	5	Fashions	1824
2	6	Fashions	1825
2	7	Fashions	1825-1826
2	28	Fashions	1826
2	8	Men’s Fashions	1826
2	9	Fashions	1827-1828
2	10	Bonnet, Hat and Caps	1828
13	26	Beach Fashions (1828, 1858, 1878, 1890, 1908, 1918, 1920, 1930)	1828-1930
2	11	Fashions	1829
2	12	Fashions	1829
2	13	Millinery	1829
2	14	Fashions	1830
2	16	Men’s Fashions	1830
2	17	Fashions	1830
2	18	Masquerade Costumes	1830
2	19	Men’s Fashions	1830
2	15	Fashions, Millinery and Bridal Fashions	1830-1840
2	20	Fashions	1831
2	21	Men’s Fashions	1831
2	22	Fashions	1832
2	23	Jewelry and Millinery	1832
2	24	Fashions	1833
2	25	Bridal Fashions	1833
2	26	Fashions	1834
2	27	Men’s and Women’s Fashions	1834
3	1	Fashions	1835
3	2	Fashions	1835
3	3	Men’s and Women’s Fashons	1835
3	4	Fashions	1836
3	5	Fashions	1836
3	6	Men’s Fashions	1836
3	7	Fashions	1837
3	8	Fashions	1837
3	9	Fashions	1837
3	10	Fashions	1837
3	11	Bridal Fashions	1837
3	12	Coiffures	1837
3	13	Men’s and Women’s Fashions	1837
3	14	Fashions	1838
3	15	Fashions	1838
3	16	Fashions	1838
3	17	Bridal Fashions	1838
3	18	Dresses and Bonnets	1838
3	19	Masquerade Costumes	1838
3	20	Men’s and Women’s Fashions	1838
3	21	Fashions	1839
3	22	Dresses and Head Dresses	1839
3	23	Men’s and Women’s Fashions	1839
3	24	Fashions	1840
3	25	Fashions	1840
3	26	Bridal Fashions	1840
3	27	Dresses, Coiffures, and Bonnets	1840
3	28	Dresses and Accessories (Hair)	1841
3	29	Dresses, Coiffures, and Bonnets	1841
3	30	Men’s and Women’s Fashions	1841
3	31	Women’s and Children’s Fashions	1841
3	32	Fashions	1842
3	33	Fashions	1842
3	34	Fashions	1842
3	35	Bridal Fashions	1842
3	36	Dresses, Coiffures, and Bonnets	1842
3	37	Graham’s: Lady’s and Gentleman’s Magazine	1842
3	38	Men’s and Women’s Fashions	1842
3	39	Fashions	1843
3	40	Dresses, Coiffures, and Bonnets	1843

The Ladies National Magazine

1843