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Day suit

Description: Two-piece gray flannel daytime suit. A) Fitted jacket. Single breasted with closure of nine buttons; bound buttonholes. Two faux tri-flap pockets on the chest. long suit sleeves. Modified Peter Pan collar has points at shoulders. Front hemline has points matching collar. Lined in mauve crepe. Designer Label: Vera Maxwell / Original B) Skirt. Full length; A-lined.
Date: 1943
Creator: Maxwell, Vera
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design
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Envelope for Butterick Pattern #5335

Description: Butterick pattern 5335 to make a dress with yoke and bow neckline, lace inserts, pointed waistband, gathered skirt, and various sleeve options, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1943
Creator: Butterick Company
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design
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Envelope for McCall's Pattern #5094

Description: McCall's pattern 5094 to make a two-piece suit dress with front button closure, short or long set-in sleeves, gathered skirt, and gathering at center front, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1943
Creator: Butterick Company
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design
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Envelope for Simplicity Pattern #4201

Description: Simplicity pattern 4201 to make a dress with notched collar, front button closure, bodice pockets, and flared skirt, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1943
Creator: Simplicity Pattern Company
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design
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Envelope for Simplicity Pattern #4736

Description: Simplicity pattern 4736 to make a two-piece dress with fitted bodice, gathered dart seams, gored skirt, and notched or trimmed neckline, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1943
Creator: Simplicity Pattern Company
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design
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Envelope for Simplicity Pattern #4757

Description: Simplicity pattern 4757 to make a misses' and women's two-piece pajama set with pants, convertible collar, short or long sleeves, and patch pockets, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1943
Creator: Simplicity Pattern Company
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design
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Envelope for Vogue Pattern #5347

Description: Vogue pattern 5347 to make a one-piece dress with slim draped skirt, collarless bateau neckline, and long fitted or short sleeves, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1943/1947
Creator: Vogue Pattern
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design
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Envelope for Vogue Pattern #5349

Description: Vogue pattern 5349 to make a suit with narrow skirt, bolero jacket with set-in sleeves, set-in long sleeves, extended shoulders, and front button closure, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1943/1946
Creator: Vogue Pattern
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Flannel suit

Description: Tan flannel two-piece daytime suit. A) Tan fitted jacket. 7 buttons in front. Long sleeved. ~2 inch collar. Side pocket on left and right. Designer Label: Vera Maxwell / Original B) Knee length skirt of same material. Designer Label: Vera Maxwell
Date: 1943
Creator: Maxwell, Vera
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Gloves

Description: Glove of pale blue-gray cotton with green undertone. Hands have seams on outside; running stitch of same color; wrists widen and dip in V shape on thumb side; pinkie finger side of wrist features a large scalloped edge. Label sewn in right glove: "Gloves / Designed by / Lilly Dache", with "7" in a circle indicating size.
Date: 1943/1949
Creator: Daché, Lilly, 1898-1989
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Hat

Description: Hat of black felt with two bands of wide, wine red colored velvet ribbon off left and right sides meeting at center and extending off back of crown. Black coque feather trim at back. Retailer's label: "Northridge / Inc. / 1 W. 57th St. / New York"
Date: 1943
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Wool suit

Description: Three-piece suit consisting of green wool jacket, skirt and red striped jersey blouse. A) Jacket of green twill wool. Single breasted with notched collar in red twill wool on exterior of collar extending down interior of front opening. Three self covered buttons and bound buttonholes. Mock flap pockets at sides trimmed with matching self covered buttons and red undersides. Long, set in sleeves with split opening at cuff closed with single, self covered button and bound buttonhole and lined on u… more
Date: 1943/1945
Creator: Traina-Norell
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design
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