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Underslip

Description: Underslip of ivory cotton tulle with full, ruffled skirt and camisole top. White embroidered net underslip of two layers of net gathered below hip line with band of net. Rows of cording and bands of insertion. Fastened at natural waist to camisole top, altered at waist, ankle length. Trimmed with lace ribbon. Size 12
Date: 1918
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Walking Shoes

Description: Walking shoes of tan and black leather. The rounded toe and vamp are of black polished leather, the heel and sides of tan kid leather. A single strap across the instep fastens with two circular buttons out outer side of shoe. Decorative black stitching around edges and across strap on tan leather. Insole of light brown leather, and the insides of the sides are lined in tan leather. heavy low stacked heel. Sole of black leather with heavy applied rubber heel. Maker's label stamped in s… more
Date: 1918
Creator: Foot-Schulze & Co. (St. Paul, Minnesota, USA)
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Wedding slippers

Description: Pair of wedding slippers of ivory silk satin. Shoes have pointed toes and slight "rolled edge" stitched accent along top of shoe. 2" high modified Louis or cuban heel, flaring to base. Retailer's mark stamped on insole: "Thayer-McNeil Company / Boston" Handwritten inside shoe: "7054 / 4 1/2 aa / 20942" Length: 25 cm Width: 6.5 cm Height: 12 cm. Heel: 5 cm, 2 inches.
Date: 1918/1919
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Beaded purse

Description: Circular handbag of blue, red, brown, and orange glass beads in circular patterns; beaded fringe of self. Tortoise shell frame and plunger closure with plastic press button catch. Beaded silk ribbon carry strap. Scalloped sides and bottom. Burgundy silk lining (shattering). Rectangular mirror in snap closed cover enclosed in bag. Measurements: Approximately 22.5 cm across widest part of bag.
Date: 1919/1929
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Blue cotton purse

Description: Purse of midnight blue cotton velvet with pewter cathedral frame in filigree leaves/vine motif. Chain of pewter colored metal; flip closure matching frame with velvet pull tab. Gathered base with crochet ball and chenille tassel accent. Lining of yellow satin (deteriorated); built in change purse section on axel with ball twist closure and metal frame. No labels. Measurements: Width: 7 1/2" Height: 9", without handle Height: 17 1/2", with handle Depth: 2"
Date: 1919/1922
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Boots

Description: Pair of lady's boots of black leather. The "high button shoes" are designed with pointed toes, slightly rounded at tips. The boots lace up along the front with 18 holes. Lined at with black fabric. Modified Louis or boulevard heels, rounded at sides and back, flaring to base, and curved at front. Black leather soles. Embroidered logo inside: "[Part lion/part fish symbol] / Wichert / New York"
Date: 1919
Creator: Wichert
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Leather shoes

Description: Pair of pumps of black leather. The shoes are designed with pointed toe and plain leather upper. The 2" heel is of modified Louis style, covered with black leather and flaring at base. Retailer label: "Sanger Brothers / Dallas - Waco" Measurements: Length 24cm. Width 7cm. Height 13cm. Heel 5cm, 2in.
Date: 1919
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Afternoon Dress

Description: Afternoon dress of dark green silk satin, crepe and chiffon. The tunic-style dress of dark green silk satin is street-length, with a drop waist. It has a slight standing collar at back which extends out in front to become long ties with a backing of dark maroon. Below the bow formed by the ties is V-shaped neckline. The full-length sleeves are dark green silk satin from shoulders to elbows and are translucent green crepe from elbows to cuffs. The main part of the gauze sections are embroid… more
Date: 1920/1925
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Apron

Description: Apron of white cotton check, high round neckline, sleeveless, patch pocket at side hip, poncho-like construction to knee length at front and to natural waist at back, tie of self at natural waist.
Date: 1920/1970
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Bandbag

Description: a) Handbag of cobalt blue, black, red and multicolored beads in a scene with a man kneeling in front of a griffin with a decorative border. Rectangular, metal frame with leaf pattern and ornate openwork clasp at center-top; decorative 18" chain with links formed as blossoms; fully lined in dark pink silk crepe with two inner pockets. Scene on bag is Assyrian. Measurements: 8 3/4" from clasp to base; 6 1/2" wide at widest; chain extends 9 1/2" from frame to furthest point. b) Powder puff of … more
Date: 1920/1929
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Beaded dress

Description: Evening dress of salmon pink silk crepe. Sleeveless; ankle length; dropped waist. Bodice designed with U-shaped neckline and heavily beaded in rhinestones and seed beads in deep U-shaped breastplate design; over bodice with deep U-shaped neckline opens to reveal beading on lower layer and is bordered in rhinestones and seed beads matching under layer. Skirt is designed with overskirt trimmed in two rows of clear seed bead fringe. No labels.
Date: 1920/1929
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Beaded dress

Description: Beaded mauve silk chiffon dress with castellated hemline. Round neck, low dropped waistline, sleeveless. Tubular silhouette with skirt slightly gathered to bodice. Beaded with tiny crystal beads. Attached 3/4" wide beaded belt.
Date: 1920/1929
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Beaded handbag

Description: Beaded handbag in oversized rectangular shape. Rectangular gilt frame with twist closure set with green cabochons. Body of bag formed of red, silver, grey, and black beads in a mosaic/Turkish carpet pattern. Single chain handle attaches to purse at scrolled fixtures set on opposite sides of the frame. Bottom of bag with scalloped beaded fringe matching body of bag. Lined in pale peach satin with one pocket and attached small coin purse with ball twist closure. Sewn into lining is woven tag "Mad… more
Date: 1920/1929
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Beaded purse

Description: Handbag of multicolored (predominantly blue) beads in abstract design. Curved brass frame trimmed with mother of pearl, garnets, and aquamarine or topaz with scalloped bottom. Looped beaded fringe; double chain handle attached to two small lion chain supports; balled, plunger type closure. Blue silk lining with two interior pockets. Measurements: 18 cm from center of frame to bottom of fringe; 17 cm across base of purse.
Date: 1920/1929
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Beaded reticule

Description: Reticule style antique traded handbag of pale, opalescent blue beads with floral motif. Bottom is trimmed in looped fringe of self. Crocheted top edge. Chain handle which cinches closed. Unlined. Measurements: 23 cm from top of bag to bottom; 14 cm from across bottom of the bag.
Date: 1920/1970
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Bed jacket

Description: Bed jacket of lightweight silk of cream or off white with large-scale pink floral motif, styled like a poncho of a circle with stitching creating sleeves, lapels of white cotton with floral net lace trim, matching lace trim along bottom hem, hip length, unlined. Pink floral silk bed jacket with lace trim.
Date: 1920/1929
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Bed jacket

Description: Two-tone brown and tan silk acetate bed jacket. Hip-length. unstructured shell of mocha colored silk acetate. Standing band collar of tan silk acetate embroidered with beige. pink. orange and green floss circular disks. Five narrow tucks on either side of the collar falling across the front shoulder lines on a slight diagonal. Full-length. two-tone. set-in sleeves that gather into narrow cuffs. The lower portions of the sleeves are a contrasting tan silk acetate embroidered to match the collar.… more
Date: 1920/1929
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Bonnet

Description: Child's bonnet of peach colored, gathered silk crepe with tiny silk ribbons and flowers. Mint green silk velvet ribbon ties. Lined in white cotton gauze.
Date: 1920/1929
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Boots

Description: Ladies black satin modified Captain Kid style boot with leather fold-down cuff and cutout design to show off stockings. Medium high knock-on heel; closure of three buttons and straps.
Date: 1920/1929
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Brocade clutch

Description: Clutch style purse of light pink silk with brocade motif of rural Chinese scene in green, off-white, pink, and yellow. Finger handle on back. Flip bar closure of brass in leaf motif embellished with green, pink, blue, and purple colored stones. Inner lining of emerald green satin with three slip pockets and one item holder. Maker's label: Switkes / handbag Measurements: Width: 8" Height: 5 1/2" Depth: 1 1/8"
Date: 1920/1929
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design
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