Latest content added for UNT Digital Library Collection: Texas Fashion Collectionhttps://digital.library.unt.edu/explore/collections/TXFC/browse/?sort=added_d&fq=str_location_country:France&display=list&fq=untl_decade:1940-19492023-12-14T12:35:53-06:00UNT LibrariesThis is a custom feed for browsing UNT Digital Library Collection: Texas Fashion CollectionGingham dress2023-12-14T12:35:53-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2203366/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2203366/"><img alt="Gingham dress" title="Gingham dress" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2203366/small/"/></a></p><p>Day dress of black and white gingham. Collarless. Shot batwing sleeves. Skirt cut with peg top at sides and gathered in back with set in fan shaped fullness. Black button trim at front yoke and at zippered closing at hip in back.</p>Tartan coat ensemble2023-07-05T10:41:41-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2136210/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2136210/"><img alt="Tartan coat ensemble" title="Tartan coat ensemble" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2136210/small/"/></a></p><p>Tartan plaid dress with black wool overcoat trimmed in green and red tartan plaid.
A) Coat of heavy black wool with plaid piping, double breasted with angled rows of black round plastic buttons, notched collar trimmed with piping, square patch pockets at natural waist trimmed in piping, a-line, knee-length, fully lined. Designer's label inside back collar of coat: "Norman Hartnell / Paris Londres" Sewn to designer's label is small label: "Made in France"
B) Shirtwaist-style dress of red plaid with dark green and white plaid pattern, pointed collar, center front button placket with black round plastic buttons from neckline to natural waist, rounded patch pockets at slight angle at chest, long set-in sleeves with narrow cuffs, insert at natural waist, full a-line bias skirt, side zipper.</p>Alligator pumps2023-02-10T06:09:20-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2048805/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2048805/"><img alt="Alligator pumps" title="Alligator pumps" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2048805/small/"/></a></p><p>Green-brown or olive alligator pump with button at side. Spike heel, pointed toe.
Measurements:
L: 25 cm
W: 7.4 cm
H: 14 cm
Heel: 8 cm, (3 in.)
Markings: Right- "Balmain / Paris Mexico"</p>Alligator Pumps2023-02-10T06:09:19-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2048804/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2048804/"><img alt="Alligator Pumps" title="Alligator Pumps" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2048804/small/"/></a></p><p>Light brown alligator pump with button at side, spike heel, pointed toe.
Measurements:
L: 25 cm
W: 7.2 cm
H: 14 cm
Heel: 8 cm, (3 in.)
markings: Right- "Balmain / Paris Mexico"</p>Silk pumps2023-02-10T06:09:13-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2048790/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2048790/"><img alt="Silk pumps" title="Silk pumps" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2048790/small/"/></a></p><p>Pumps of ivory silk satin with oval rhinestone embellishment on vamp; 1 3/4" chunky heel; off-white leather interior. Size 7 AA
Markings: L- "Saks-Fifth Avenue" R- "Designed by / Roger Vivier / Paris"</p>Satin slip2022-12-05T07:59:31-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2017555/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2017555/"><img alt="Satin slip" title="Satin slip" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2017555/small/"/></a></p><p>Slip of peach silk satin, off-white floral lace, and chiffon; bodice is constructed with lace insets and trim, chiffon insets and panels of self-satin; spaghetti straps; bias cut; lace at hem and between panels at hem; below knee-length.</p>Satin slip2022-10-29T06:09:21-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2015571/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2015571/"><img alt="Satin slip" title="Satin slip" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2015571/small/"/></a></p><p>Slip of off-white silk satin with pink floral lace insets at top edge and hemline; V-shape insets at center-front bodice of powder blue and off-white satin; empire waist; off-white self-insets above lace at hemline; V-neckline with spaghetti straps; knee-length.</p>Beaded blouse2022-05-25T19:39:41-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1933676/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1933676/"><img alt="Beaded blouse" title="Beaded blouse" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1933676/small/"/></a></p><p>Beaded evening blouse with sequins, beads, red rings and gold studs covering fabric throughout and accenting the geometric design of fabric pattern. Short sleeves. Buttons of circular-shaped motifs from self fabric down front with button loops of self.
Designer label: Kargére / 39,Champs-Elysées / Paris / 535, Madison Avenue / New-York
Label: Made in France</p>Ankle boots2022-05-25T19:39:39-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1933669/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1933669/"><img alt="Ankle boots" title="Ankle boots" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1933669/small/"/></a></p><p>Ankle boots of brown lizard skin. Narrow, squared toe; stacked, set-under heel. Heel trimmed with wrapped strap that buckles at outside of boot.
Measurements:
L: 25cm
W: 7cm
H: 15cm
Heel: 6.5cm (2 1/2 in.)</p>Evening purse2022-05-25T19:39:38-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1933666/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1933666/"><img alt="Evening purse" title="Evening purse" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1933666/small/"/></a></p><p>Purse to cocktail dress ensemble of satin brocade.
D) Evening bag of green silk taffeta in pouch style. Single wrist loop handle of self trimmed with large matching bow at front. Zipper closure with matching silk pull tab. Lined in green faille; two patch pockets within.
No labels.</p>Suit jacket2021-11-01T21:38:38-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1854648/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1854648/"><img alt="Suit jacket" title="Suit jacket" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1854648/small/"/></a></p><p>Cropped jacket of mauve wool. The short, unfitted jacket gives the appearance of a modified bolero with slightly cut-away front. Short, rounded shawl collar is faced with black wool crepe with radiating ridges. Long two-piece sleeves with three non-functional self-covered buttons. Center front opening with three large circular self-covered buttons and bound buttonholes. Four double welt slash pockets of black wool crepe: two non-functional small ones at upper left and right breast, and two larger functional ones lower. Lined at front in black wool crepe and at back in black silk crepe.
Designer's label: Robert Piguet / Paris
Smaller label: Made in France</p>Feathered hat2021-06-16T11:26:28-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1813550/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1813550/"><img alt="Feathered hat" title="Feathered hat" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1813550/small/"/></a></p><p>Turban style hat of sienna taffeta striped with velvet over a crown of black velvet. Pheasant quills as trim on front. Lined in black with brown grosgrain ribbon headband. Elastic band for securing hat to wearer's head.
Designer's label: "à Paris / Maud et Nano / 107 Faubourg St. Honoré"
Tag attached to designer's label: "Made in France"</p>Floral pillbox hat2021-06-16T11:25:58-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1813530/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1813530/"><img alt="Floral pillbox hat" title="Floral pillbox hat" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1813530/small/"/></a></p><p>Pillbox crown hat of pink straw completely covered with pink netting. Hatband of hot pink velvet ribbon; two pink and one white silk flowers with leaves and stems around crown; narrow brim. Hatpin with taupe/brown teardrop shaped head. Headband of dark pink velvet; lined in pink net.
Designer's label: Schiaparelli / Paris</p>Leather gloves2021-05-21T05:59:38-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1803649/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1803649/"><img alt="Leather gloves" title="Leather gloves" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1803649/small/"/></a></p><p>Pair of gloves of kid leather; cream-white; pull-on; just below the elbow length; lined with fabric.
Attached tag lists France as country of origin, but there are no labels on gloves.</p>Kidskin gloves2021-05-21T05:59:31-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1803646/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1803646/"><img alt="Kidskin gloves" title="Kidskin gloves" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1803646/small/"/></a></p><p>Gloves of white French kidskin. Plain; pull-on; elbow length. Slight staining on gloves.
Size / Manufacturer Label: 7 3/4; French Kidskin; Neiman-Marcus; Made in France
Right glove has the letters SMl written along the seam.</p>Kidskin gloves2021-05-21T05:57:38-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1803593/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1803593/"><img alt="Kidskin gloves" title="Kidskin gloves" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1803593/small/"/></a></p><p>Pair of gloves of French kidskin; tan; elbow length.
Size/Manufacturer Label: 7 / French Kidskin
Manufacturer Label: Made in France
Length: 38cm; Width: 12cm</p>Gloves2020-08-27T17:13:08-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1706578/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1706578/"><img alt="Gloves" title="Gloves" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1706578/small/"/></a></p><p>Pair of gloves of leather; tan; elbow length; 3 tucks on top of hand; 4" opening; 3 button closure.
Designer Label: Made in France / Harry
Size Label: 5 3/4
Retail Label: Made in France Exclusively for Neiman Marcus
Length: 40cm; Width: 9.5cm</p>Gloves2020-08-27T17:13:08-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1706652/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1706652/"><img alt="Gloves" title="Gloves" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1706652/small/"/></a></p><p>Pair of gloves of white cotton; pull-on; wrist length; 2 bows on back.
Designer Label: Christian Dior / Sea Island / 100% lavable [Fr - En: washable]
Retailer Label: Neiman Marcus / 100% Cotton / Made in France
Size Label: 7 1/2
Length: 20cm; Width: 12cm</p>Gloves2020-08-27T17:13:08-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1706647/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1706647/"><img alt="Gloves" title="Gloves" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1706647/small/"/></a></p><p>Pair of gloves of grey chamois. Elbow length; 1 stitch at wrist and one stitch at elbow, brings into gather.
Retailer Stamp: Neiman-Marcus / Made in France
Size Stamp: 7
Designer Stamp: Made in France / Christian Dior
Handwritten on inside of glove: M-2205-4
Length: 39cm; Width: 12.5cm</p>Hat and Hatbox2020-05-31T20:30:58-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1639181/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1639181/"><img alt="Hat and Hatbox" title="Hat and Hatbox" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1639181/small/"/></a></p><p>Hat of green net almost completely overlaid with artificial flowers in pinks, white, and deep purple.</p>Boater hat2020-05-19T08:40:16-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1638528/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1638528/"><img alt="Boater hat" title="Boater hat" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1638528/small/"/></a></p><p>Boater hat of loosely woven natural straw with navy netting and beige veil covering crown. Pink velvet and silk flowers with yellow center and leaves as trim at center front. Lined in yellow net with gold tulle and metallic gold rickrack headband. Combs at sides for securing hat to head.</p>Calotte Hat2020-05-19T08:40:16-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1638543/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1638543/"><img alt="Calotte Hat" title="Calotte Hat" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1638543/small/"/></a></p><p>Calotte style hat of royal blue satin with scalloped edge.</p>Cape2020-04-28T16:45:39-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1637595/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1637595/"><img alt="Cape" title="Cape" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1637595/small/"/></a></p><p>Cape of black, gray, and off-white wool tweed with 5" collar. Single button closure at collar (button missing). 8.5" x 13" panels on front either side next to 12" arm slits with 1 self-covered button each. Lined in dark gray silk. Knee-length.
Designer's label: "Balenciaga / 10, Avenue George V. Paris"</p>Day ensemble2020-04-28T16:45:39-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1637297/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1637297/"><img alt="Day ensemble" title="Day ensemble" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1637297/small/"/></a></p><p>Daytime ensemble of brown silk faille:
A) Dress. Below-knee length. Dress has princess seaming to create fitted bodice, with wide, overlapped V-neckline. Bodice has boned under structure. 3/4" shoulder straps and straight skirt. 1" belt of self fabric from front darts to center back; closes with hook & loops. Center back zipper with hook & eye. Unlined.
B) Cropped jacket with pleated in front and back to a 3" waistband. Closure of three openwork, brass buttons, 1/2" wide, and bound buttonholes. Long sleeves with 1-1/2" cuffs and one matching button and bound buttonhole per sleeve. Band collar has 10" tie ends and L-shaped lapel. Unlined.
Designer's label: "Christian Dior Original / Made in U.S.A. / Christian Dior - New York Inc."
Retailer's label: "Harzfeld's / Kansas City"</p>Evening skirt2020-04-28T16:45:39-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1637371/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1637371/"><img alt="Evening skirt" title="Evening skirt" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1637371/small/"/></a></p><p>Evening skirt of black satin. Full length; A-line. Center back opening shows evidence of having a removed zipper; 1" webbed waistband of self has two large hook & eyes. Unlined.</p>Dress2020-04-28T16:45:39-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1637328/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1637328/"><img alt="Dress" title="Dress" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1637328/small/"/></a></p><p>Cocktail dress black wool. Sleeveless with scoop neck. Dropped waist with gathered skirt. Left side zipper. Skirt is lined and has double underskirts of black silk with frayed ends.</p>Skirt ensemble2020-04-28T16:45:39-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1637462/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1637462/"><img alt="Skirt ensemble" title="Skirt ensemble" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1637462/small/"/></a></p><p>Two-piece suit of black silk.</p>Barrel-line jacket2020-04-24T06:03:11-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1637013/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1637013/"><img alt="Barrel-line jacket" title="Barrel-line jacket" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1637013/small/"/></a></p><p>Barrel-line jacket of tan wool. Hip length with long sleeves, two angled slit pockets at hips. Center front opening with three circular self-covered buttons and bound buttonholes. Notched shawl collar. Lower front cut away diagonally. Flaps at upper breast on either side simulating pocket flaps, nonfunctional. Lined in black silk.
Designer's Label: "Balenciaga / 10, Avenue George V. Paris"
Written on inside right hem in ink: "DAM (?) 1019"</p>Day dress2020-04-24T06:03:11-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1636856/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1636856/"><img alt="Day dress" title="Day dress" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1636856/small/"/></a></p><p>Day dress of brown silk damask in fine diamond pattern.
A) Dress in wrap-around style. Asymmetric neckline with wide, shawl collar on the left. Street length. Opening buttons on bodice at left with 4 circular, brown buttons and bound buttonholes, hook & eye at natural waist and two snaps where skirt attaches to peplum. Peplum is asymmetric and longer on left. Long dolman sleeves with underarm gussets and folded back cuffs.
B) Belt of black leather. Rectangular self-covered buckle.
Stamped on reverse: "12"</p>Dinner ensemble2020-04-24T06:03:11-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1637042/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1637042/"><img alt="Dinner ensemble" title="Dinner ensemble" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1637042/small/"/></a></p><p>Three-piece dinner ensemble of black taffeta.</p>Ensemble2020-04-24T06:03:11-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1637064/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1637064/"><img alt="Ensemble" title="Ensemble" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1637064/small/"/></a></p><p>Skirt ensemble.</p>Oxford shoes2020-04-15T14:36:36-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1634401/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1634401/"><img alt="Oxford shoes" title="Oxford shoes" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1634401/small/"/></a></p><p>Ladies brown stamped leather lace-up oxford shoes. Low knock-on heel, rounded toe cap. Round cord laces.
Designer stamp: "Christian Dior / New York/Paris "</p>Blouse2015-12-21T10:25:28-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc795237/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc795237/"><img alt="Blouse" title="Blouse" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc795237/small/"/></a></p><p>Blouse of navy blue wool. Wide, boat neckline with inner wide white pique lining which folds over dark plum(?) facing of wool collar, to become shawl collar. Double breasted, with three pair of circular black buttons and single hook-and-eye at waist. Sleeveless, with slight "cap" effect caused by wide shoulders darting, and deep diagonal line of sides. Raised waist and flaring peplum. Unlined. Inner structure augmented with satin ribbons sewn to help hold structure of bodice.
Designer's label at inside lower left seam: "Renée Collard / Paris"
Retailer's label overlapping lower edge of designer's label: "Janga / 98 Faubg St Honoré Paris"</p>Evening Gown2015-12-21T10:25:28-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc795322/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc795322/"><img alt="Evening Gown" title="Evening Gown" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc795322/small/"/></a></p><p>Evening gown of black crepe with maroon sequin trim. Full-length. Bodice of thin net covered with swirling pattern of magenta purple sequins. Rounded neckline. Short sleeves with shoulder pads. Empire waist has set-in waistband with added butterfly-shaped panel below set-in panel on front. Flared skirt, bias-cut. Left side opening (closure missing); bodice has center front opening with 5 snaps and hook & eye at neckline. Unlined.
Designer's label at inside waist: "Balenciaga / 10 Avenue George V Paris"
"Made in Paris" label sewn below designer's label.</p>Ensemble - Blouse, Skirt, Belt, Purse2015-03-16T14:32:52-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc501316/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc501316/"><img alt="Ensemble - Blouse, Skirt, Belt, Purse" title="Ensemble - Blouse, Skirt, Belt, Purse" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc501316/small/"/></a></p><p>Cocktail or dinner dress ensemble of pale blue/green satin brocade with design of acanthus and thistle/leaf in dark green and golden yellow, consisting of:
A) Blouse. Short sleeves with 2" rolled cuffs and shawl collar. Center front opening has 4 self-covered buttons above waist, and 6 hook-and-loops below waist on peplum for securing into skirt. Fitted seaming and pleats centered on waist. Unlined.
Label inside top at left side seam: "Made in France / Christian Dior / Paris" and stamped on label: "05456"
B) Skirt of matching brocade. The mid-length skirt is double box pleated from narrow waistband. Center back zipper with hook-and-eyes at waistband. Unlined.
C) Petticoat of ivory moiré satin. Mid-length, with narrow waistband. Center back zipper with hook-and-eye at waistband.
E) Belt of green silk-covered ivory leather with rectangular silk-covered buckle. (not in photographs)
D) Purse of green silk.</p>Suit - Jacket and Skirt2015-03-16T14:32:52-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc501366/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc501366/"><img alt="Suit - Jacket and Skirt" title="Suit - Jacket and Skirt" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc501366/small/"/></a></p><p>Suit (jacket and skirt) of dark brown wool consisting of:
Jacket. Single breasted with notched lapel. The center front opening is slightly angled from top left to lower right and has three circular, dark brown, plastic buttons and tailored buttonholes. Long, set-in sleeves have three nonfunctional, smaller, matching buttons with tailored buttonholes at hem. Torso tapers to fitted, natural waist and flares to hips. Vertical, double welt, very shallow side pockets. Lapel, center front opening and hem of sleeves trimmed in thin, black piping. Princess seaming. Lightly padded shoulders. Lined in black silk jacquard with repeated "Jean Dessés" pattern.
Skirt. Street length; slightly A-lined. Designed to appear as a wrapped skirt with diagonal opening from left hip to right side hem with five nonfunctional buttons matching jacket, and tailored buttonholes. At center front, from knee height to left side hem, is simulated opening backed by same fabric. Opening has black piping matching jacket. Left side zipper with two hook & eyes on narrow waistband. Lined in black silk, with exception of front panel.</p>Suit - Jacket and Skirt2015-03-16T14:32:52-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc501360/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc501360/"><img alt="Suit - Jacket and Skirt" title="Suit - Jacket and Skirt" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc501360/small/"/></a></p><p>Suit of taupe wool consisting of:
A) Jacket. Single breasted with closure of two large, plastic, textured taupe colored buttons and bound buttonholes. Notched collar and long, set-in sleeves. Two pleated plackets at sides of waistline with bound openings create loops for belt. Lined in matching silk jacquard of "Christian Dior" pattern.
Designer's label at inside left opening: "Christian Dior-New York, Inc."
Evidence of removed label at center back neckline.
B) Skirt. Slightly A-lined with left side zipper and hook & eye. 1" waistband. Lined in rust colored silk crepe.
C) Self-covered belt with rectangular buckle. 1-1/2" wide.
Stamped on reverse: "16 Christian Dior / New York, Inc"</p>Hat2014-09-26T09:40:06-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc402554/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc402554/"><img alt="Hat" title="Hat" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc402554/small/"/></a></p><p>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"</p>Coat Dress2014-04-18T05:08:10-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc283699/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc283699/"><img alt="Coat Dress" title="Coat Dress" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc283699/small/"/></a></p><p>Coat dress of navy silk faille with padded hips. Notched collar; single button closure. Long sleeves with vertical pleat across back shoulder to each sleeve hem. Lower mid-length skirt. Two crescent shaped pieces of fabric at hips with faux pocket detail gives the appearance of a separate jacket.
Designer's label on inner right waist side seam: "Christian Dior/ New York/ Original"
Tag above designer's label: "Fall 1949"
Retailer's label on back of neck: "Neiman-Marcus/ Dallas"
Belt of matching navy leather.
Stamped on back of belt: "10 Christian Dior / New York"</p>Hat2014-03-07T07:40:23-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc277119/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc277119/"><img alt="Hat" title="Hat" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc277119/small/"/></a></p><p>Hat of brown felt in modified beret-style. Crown is draped with a band of pearls as trim on right side. Unlined with black grosgrain ribbon inner headband.
Maker's label: "Haute Mode / Michèle / Paris"</p>Hat2012-11-05T12:51:51-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc114860/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc114860/"><img alt="Hat" title="Hat" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc114860/small/"/></a></p><p>Peaked Dutch-type bonnet of rough black straw with two bands of embroidered organdy and lace across forehead.</p>Calotte Hat2012-11-05T12:51:51-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc114958/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc114958/"><img alt="Calotte Hat" title="Calotte Hat" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc114958/small/"/></a></p><p>Calotte style hat of navy blue wool felt. Right side extends with a strip of felt curling downward then upward to a point trimmed with a strand of pears, gold leaves, and blue/green bugle beads. Unlined with a blue grosgrain hatband.
Designer's label on inside hatband: "Ginette Robert / de Paris"</p>Turban2012-11-05T12:51:51-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc114786/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc114786/"><img alt="Turban" title="Turban" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc114786/small/"/></a></p><p>Turban style hat of black and pink striped satin with stuffed stand up pleated pouf in front. Lined in black net with black grosgrain ribbon inner headband.
Designer's label: "Lilly Daché Paris / 78 East 58th St. New York"</p>Hat2012-11-05T12:51:51-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc114986/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc114986/"><img alt="Hat" title="Hat" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc114986/small/"/></a></p><p>Hat in turban style of black jersey. Soft folds tie at back. Headband of self.
Designer's label on inside headband: "Paulette"
Tag at base of designer's label: "Made in France"</p>Hat2012-11-05T12:51:51-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc114946/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc114946/"><img alt="Hat" title="Hat" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc114946/small/"/></a></p><p>Hat in modified renaissance style of black crochet net. Flat, circular crown of net gathered under crown from temples draping to shoulder length. Inside hatband of black grosgrain.
Designer's label on inside hatband: " Lilly Dache Paris 78 East 58th St. New York"</p>Hat2012-11-05T12:51:51-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc114881/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc114881/"><img alt="Hat" title="Hat" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc114881/small/"/></a></p><p>Afternoon hat of crushed and draped velvet. Brim of dark purple, crown of wine. Purple brim extends to point at side. Self cording trim. Elastic band for securing hat to wearer's head. Lined in wine colored silk.
Designer's label on inside hatband: "Marguerite & Leonie / 4 . Rue des Carucines"
Label attached below designer's label: "Made in France"</p>Hat2012-11-05T12:51:51-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc114857/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc114857/"><img alt="Hat" title="Hat" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc114857/small/"/></a></p><p>Hat of dark brown felt. Wired, rolled brim with one black and one light brown pom pom as trim. Hat has two wired triangular shaped extensions at left and right rim for securing hat to head as well as elastic band.
Designer's label on inside hat band: "Madame Suzy / 5, Rue de la Paix / Paris"</p>Calotte Hat2012-11-05T12:51:51-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc114855/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc114855/"><img alt="Calotte Hat" title="Calotte Hat" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc114855/small/"/></a></p><p>Calotte style hat of black velvet and felt. Rim of velvet bows surrounding pointed cap supported by scalloped brim. Elastic band for securing hat to wearer's head.
Designer's label: "Madame Suzy / 5, Rue de la Paix / Paris"
Label below designer's label: "Made in France"</p>Hat2012-07-02T22:15:28-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc87092/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc87092/"><img alt="Hat" title="Hat" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc87092/small/"/></a></p><p>Hat of tan fur felt.</p>Hat2012-07-02T22:15:28-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc87091/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc87091/"><img alt="Hat" title="Hat" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc87091/small/"/></a></p><p>Hat of light brown felt and black voile. The domed crown is of light brown felt, curving slightly and extending outwards at front. Mounted at front is a large leaf-shape of fine black voile with black thread veining and wired edge. The leaf from is sculptural, with the wired edge curved and bent. At side of leaf is a spray of yellow feathers and black ribbon. Hat is unlined, with inner light brown grosgrain ribbon hatband.
Designer's label (stating reproduction: "Reproduction Autorisee de / Janette Colombier / 4 Avenue Matignon / Paris"
Maker's label: "Fifth Avenue / G Howard Hodge / New York"
Maker's label for felt body: "Gaby / Made / In / Czechoslovakia"</p>