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Wool ensemble

Description: Day suit. A) Jacket of green knit wool. Short, with long sleeves. B) Blouse of rust-orange knit. C) Tweed skirt, street-length. D) Caplet of material matching skirt, forms a hood.
Date: Autumn 1949
Creator: Henry a la Pensee
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Hat

Description: Hat of brown felt. The low, slightly domed crown is almost hidden by the upturned brim. At front facing of brim is large flat brown grosgrain ribbon bow. Around the base of the crown is affixed brown net veiling. The hat is unlined, with inner brown grosgrain ribbon hatband. Combined designer's/retailer's label inside: "Leslie James / Designed for Sakowitz / Houston" Manufacturer's style stamp inside crown: "Midi / Imported Velour Body / Made in France"
Date: 1949
Creator: James, Leslie
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Hat

Description: Lady's gray felt hat. Styled along the lines of a fedora, the gray felt crown is basically cylindrical with dished top and some shaping to provide a front "prow". Set at top edge of crown at back is a bow of matching gray felt ribbon. Around the base of the crown is a wide band of matching grosgrain ribbon as hatband. The shallow brim is set off-center, wider at front and sides than back. Brim curves down. Inside of hat is unlined, but has inner hatband of cream grosgrain ribbon. Maker's … more
Date: 1949
Creator: John B. Stetson Company
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Cocktail Ensemble - Bodice and Skirt

Description: Cocktail ensemble of mauve damask satin with woven pattern of small flowers consisting of: A) Bodice/top. Sleeveless, with 1" shoulder straps and 3" fold around neckline. Left side zipper opening from bottom to almost neckline. Unlined. B) Skirt, of matching fabric with scattered groups of "smoked"? sequins. Floor length, A-line, with wide, 3" waistband. Center back zipper. Unlined.
Date: 1949
Creator: Leibert, Dorine
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design
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Envelope for McCall's Pattern #7716

Description: McCall's pattern 7716 to make a blouse with gathered round yoke, front button closure, rounded collar, and long or short set-in sleeves, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1949
Creator: McCall's Pattern Company
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Hatlet

Description: Calotte of beaded hot pink satin. Brimless, the crown of the hat is shaped somewhat like a letter "K", the back of the K fitting across the head from ear to ear, while the arms extend to the back of the head. The whole is embellished with pink bugle beads, gray/green seed beads, and pink heart-shaped and teardrop shaped rhinestones. Lined in white and gold brocade in floral motif. Plastic comb affixed to center front inside edge to secure to wearer's head. Designer's label at center of inside … more
Date: 1949/1959
Creator: Mye, Edna
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Cocktail Dress

Description: A) Cocktail dress of blue silk satin. Sleeveless with spaghetti straps of same. Set-in waist which scallops at bottom hem and attaches to panels of full skirt. Tea length. Left side zipper with hook & eye. Skirt lined in black tulle. Combined retailer/designer label at inside left seam near hem: "Neiman-Marcus dallas / Traina-Norell" B) Belt of same with rectangular, self covered buckle. 1/2 inch wide.
Date: 1949
Creator: Norell, Norman, 1900-1972
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Dress

Description: A) Afternoon or tea/garden party dress of white organdy cotton with three rows of alençon lace separated by two rows of pin tucks. Natural waist gathers at attached cummerbund style belt/sash of pink satin. Full length; scooped, bound neckline. Short puffed sleeves are elasticized at the shoulders. Left side zipper closure. Bodice lined in ivory silk crepe; skirt unlined. Embroidered label at zipper: "Ann" B) Separate petticoat of matching organdy cotton lined in ivory silk crepe. Closure of t… more
Date: 1949
Creator: Norell, Norman, 1900-1972
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

D'Orsay Pumps

Description: Pair of brown suede D'Orsay Pumps. The shoes have brown suede rounded toe box and heel area, but are open at sides to the sole. Small inverted V cut at front creating "peep-toe" effect. On top of vamp is sewn on brown suede "tie" forming the effect of a bow. Brown suede ankle strap. Thick 3 1/2" high spike heel covered in brown suede. Marked inside heel of both shoes: "17061-1 / 6 S / 11310X"; Stamped on sole of both shoes: "Pandora / Footwear" The D'Orsay Pumps style of shoes is named af… more
Date: 1949
Creator: Pandora Footwear
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Dress

Description: Black wool crepe beaded cocktail dress. Short sleeved, straight skirt. Brown bugle beads and sequins hand-sewn all over. Brown taffeta sash.
Date: 1949
Creator: Rosenstein, Nettie
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design
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Envelope for Simplicity Pattern #2928

Description: Simplicity pattern 2928 to make a teen one-piece dress with tucks at waistline, gored skirt, and various necklines, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1949
Creator: Simplicity Pattern Company
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Embellished handbag

Description: Handbag in satchel inspired style of black wool with front of black velvet appliqué and multicolor beading atop needlepointed flowers in shades of pink. Handle of matching black wool; inverted frame. Brass flip clip closure. Lining of black faille with two pockets, one zippered. Four domed brass feet. Maker's label: Hand Decorated Original / by / Veldoré / of Houston, U.S.A. Measurements: 39cm L, 24cm H, 7cm W
Date: 1949
Creator: Veldore
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Hat

Description: Cloche style hat of navy blue felt with cream veil in back. Two white pompoms with gold base. Retailer's label on inside hatband: "Made to Order Hat / Bergdorf / Goodman / Fifth Ave. at 58th St."
Date: 1949
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Hat

Description: Pamela or halo style hat of tan ballibuntt straw with brim folded back. Narrow cream colored hatband and netting/veil with small daisies decorate brim. Lined. Retailer's label on inside hatband: "Made to Order Hat / Bergdorf / Goodman / Fifth Ave. at 58th St."
Date: 1949
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Hat

Description: Hat of navy felt with eight-pointed brim. Brim lined in white silk. Crown trimmed with navy felt band and grosgrain ribbon with bow in back. Veiled in front. Hatpin in back with head of same felt. Retailer's label inside hatband: "Made to Order Hat / Bergdorf / Goodman / Fifth Ave. at 58th St."
Date: 1949
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Hat

Description: Hat of dark beige and cream felt. Designed as a modified Breton hat, the low, domed crown of dark beige felt is encircled by a cream velvet tube through which are strung four large dark beige braided flower-head forms. The circular brim is turned up, forming a "wall" around the crown. The brim is overlaid with a narrow band of black lace net veiling, with scattered "fuzzies" on some of the intersections. The underside of the brim is lined in cream velvet. The crown is unlined, and there is … more
Date: 1949
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Hat

Description: Hat of navy felt. The low, domed crown is encircled at the base by a "rope" of cream velvet which forms a twisting form at front left. The rope has scattered white bugle beads throughout. The small brim is curved downwards, and is wider at front and sides than at back. The underside of the brim is lined in cream velvet, and the crown is unlined. The hat has an inner black grosgrain ribbon hatband. Label: "Made to order hat / Bergdorf / Goodman / Fifth Ave. at 58th St."
Date: 1949
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Straw calotte

Description: Calotte style hat of tan milan staw with small rolled brim around three sides. Trimmed with two tan pom pom clip-on style earrings with gold bases; one pom pom under brim, one above. Light brown veil; hatpin with straw head. Headband of tan grosgrain ribbon; unlined. Retailer's label: Made to Order Hat / Bergdorf / Goodman / Fifth Avenue at 58th St.
Date: 1949
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Wool suit

Description: Suit of golden brown wool. AA Jacket of golden brown wool. CF opening with two buttons low near hem; 3/4 sleeves; fully lined in green crepe. B) Skirt of same; mid-length; partly lined in green crepe; with front box pleat; side zipper. Two labels in jacket. Retailer label: "Bergdorf / Goodman / On the Plaza / New York", behind which is stitched a second label with hand-written notes on buyer, date, and style: "Mrs Rose L Lloyd, 6-1-49, 94329" Single label in skirt, same style of label as … more
Date: 1949
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design
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