Latest content added for UNT Digital Library Collection: Texas Fashion Collectionhttps://digital.library.unt.edu/explore/collections/TXFC/browse/?start=0&fq=untl_decade:1950-1959&display=brief2024-03-09T07:18:51-06:00UNT LibrariesThis is a custom feed for browsing UNT Digital Library Collection: Texas Fashion CollectionNeiman Marcus Collection Scrapbook: Volume 4, 1956-19592024-03-09T07:18:51-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2293040/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2293040/"><img alt="Neiman Marcus Collection Scrapbook: Volume 4, 1956-1959" title="Neiman Marcus Collection Scrapbook: Volume 4, 1956-1959" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2293040/small/"/></a></p><p>Album containing catalog entries for items in the Texas Fashion Collection including a photograph of the item and text describing information known about the designer and manufacture date, provenance, and physical descriptions of the items.</p>Neiman Marcus Collection Scrapbook: Volume 3, 1953-19562024-03-09T07:18:50-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2293039/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2293039/"><img alt="Neiman Marcus Collection Scrapbook: Volume 3, 1953-1956" title="Neiman Marcus Collection Scrapbook: Volume 3, 1953-1956" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2293039/small/"/></a></p><p>Album containing catalog entries for items in the Texas Fashion Collection including a photograph of the item and text describing information known about the designer and manufacture date, provenance, and physical descriptions of the items.</p>Black jacket2024-03-09T07:18:04-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2292991/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2292991/"><img alt="Black jacket" title="Black jacket" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2292991/small/"/></a></p><p>Jacket of black wool with notch collar; long sleeves slits at cuff; back waisted yoke with gather piping and bow
Designer Label: Betty Rose</p>Day dress2024-03-09T07:17:19-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2292949/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2292949/"><img alt="Day dress" title="Day dress" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2292949/small/"/></a></p><p>Dress of navy blue silk. Street length, with side revers collar & 3/4 length dolman sleeves. Two patch pockets, 6 3/4 inch x 7 3/4 inch, at front hips. Center front closure with six 3/4" circular black plastic navy blue buttons, with piped button holes. Front opening ends with 17 inch center seam under last button, extending to hemline. Bodice back has yoke center back seam. Unlined.
Combined designer's/retailer's label: Neiman-Marcus Dallas / Traina-Norell</p>Dress2024-03-09T07:17:17-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2292948/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2292948/"><img alt="Dress" title="Dress" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2292948/small/"/></a></p><p>Dress of rusty black/brown fabric with dense field of black tubular beads. Full-length. Boat neckline. Sleeveless. Center back zipper. Lined in same brown with black lining at the skirt. Designer label at back bottom.
Labels:
Designer's: "Larry / Aldrich / New York"
ILGWU union label "700882"
Size: "8"</p>Dress2024-03-09T07:17:15-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2292946/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2292946/"><img alt="Dress" title="Dress" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2292946/small/"/></a></p><p>Cocktail dress of black synthetic(?) knit. Knee length. Bodice/yoke of black silk chiffon with cap sleeves. Sleeves and bottom of bodice trimmed in black satin; bodice has faux closure at center front with large satin covered button with satin rose center and bound buttonhole. Princess seams. Center back zipper with hook & eye; chiffon bodice is open with hook & loop at neckline trimmed with a small bow of self. Unlined.
Designer's label at back neckline to left of zipper: "Pattullo - Jo Copeland"</p>Full-skirted dress2024-03-09T07:17:15-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2292947/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2292947/"><img alt="Full-skirted dress" title="Full-skirted dress" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2292947/small/"/></a></p><p>Coat dress of black silk taffeta with off-white fuzzy woven-in polka dots. Calf-length(? - depends on petticoats), with a small modified "Peter Pan" turn-down collar, which has attached front bias bands to tie into bow at front of collar. 3/4-length set-in sleeves. Center front opening with 16 black circular plastic buttons, hidden snaps at waist and throat, and hook-and-eye at waist. Full, flaring skirt with 13 gores. Unlined.
Combined Designer's/Retailer's label: "Neiman-Marcus Dallas / Traina-Norell"
Black silk taffeta jacquard-woven with supplemental pile design in the weft.
B) Belt of matching fabric, backed with black leather. Narrow, with rectangular buckle covered in same fabric.
Stamped on reverse: "30+"</p>Silk dress2024-03-09T07:17:08-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2292938/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2292938/"><img alt="Silk dress" title="Silk dress" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2292938/small/"/></a></p><p>Dress of black silk dress with dolman sleeves. Six fabric covered button closure down front of dress.
Designer/retailer label at center front seam: "Irene/ Exclusively for / Neiman-Marcus / Dallas"</p>Painted separates2024-03-09T07:17:08-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2292939/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2292939/"><img alt="Painted separates" title="Painted separates" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2292939/small/"/></a></p><p>a) 8 paneled skirt of black, red and green. Hand painted; strips emroidered; applique with 8 bells attached to green free hanging ribbon.
b) scarf or tie blouse</p>Day dress2024-03-09T07:17:01-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2292931/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2292931/"><img alt="Day dress" title="Day dress" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2292931/small/"/></a></p><p>Dress in two pieces.
A: Overblouse, sleeveless, waist length shell in heavy ottoman crinkle cloth of heavy weight. Sleeveless. Center back full-length zipper. Small slits in sides to allow attached belt of dress to thread through and tie.
Label at inside back: "Neimette Couture / Neiman-Marcus"
B: Skirt of same fabric with attached underbodice.
Union label.</p>Print dress2024-03-09T07:17:00-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2292929/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2292929/"><img alt="Print dress" title="Print dress" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2292929/small/"/></a></p><p>Grey cocktail dress with blue and black floral print covering it. Two pieces.
a) mid length cocktail dress with blue and black floral print covering it. Scoop boat neck. Pleated front. Affixed bow tie at waist. Zipper closure on middle back. Lined in black. Price tag attached to left side (no store indicated).
b) shawl of same fabric and print. Bright blue lining to match blue floral in print. Roughly 1 foot wide.</p>Skirt ensemble2024-03-09T07:16:53-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2292924/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2292924/"><img alt="Skirt ensemble" title="Skirt ensemble" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2292924/small/"/></a></p><p>Cocktail suit of navy blue satin.
A) Waist-length jacket with peplum formed of folded turned-up hem of jacket. Stand-up collar, full-length sleeves with turned-back cuffs and zipper closings at wrist. Center front opening of 12 buttons, in groups of 4, with bound button-holes. Removable shoulder-pads at top of shoulders filled with beads/pellets.
B) Straight, street-length skirt. Center-back zipper opening with snap at waistband. Fully lined.</p>Dress and jacket ensemble2024-03-09T07:16:51-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2292921/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2292921/"><img alt="Dress and jacket ensemble" title="Dress and jacket ensemble" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2292921/small/"/></a></p><p>Ensemble of a dark grey wool mohair consisting of:
A) Jacket in boxed style. Single breasted with three large, circular, horn buttons and bound buttonholes; notched collar. Bracelet length, set-in sleeves. Lined in dark gray silk.
Designer's label at inside center back neckline: "Made in France / Boutique / Christian Dior / Paris " and stamped on label: "10118"
B) Dress. Sleeveless, with shallow, wide rounded neckline. Natural waist with an A-line over skirt and with under skirt of dark gray silk and 7" hemline of matching wool creating a tiered or multi-layer look. Center back zipper with hook & eye. Skirt lined in dark gray silk and bodice lined in black organza with black grosgrain ribbon petersham and black silk noil support structure.</p>Wool ensemble2024-03-09T07:16:51-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2292922/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2292922/"><img alt="Wool ensemble" title="Wool ensemble" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2292922/small/"/></a></p><p>Ensemble of chartreuse green open-weave wool.
(a) Jacket of chartreuse open-weave wool. Rounded neckline with center front closure of 6 circular green wood grain plastic buttons. Waist length with 3/4 length sleeves. Lined in self.
(b) Dress of chartreuse open-weave wool. Sleeveless with rounded neckline. Closure on dress consists of snaps across left shoulder with left side zipper and line of snaps running along left pocket opening and across waist to zipper. Vertical slit pockets are lined in sheer organza. Unlined.
(c) Sash of dark coral red-pink silk with darker polka dots.
(d) Separate under slip/lining of chartreuse silk with left side zipper.</p>Fuchsia silk ensemble2024-03-09T07:16:51-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2292923/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2292923/"><img alt="Fuchsia silk ensemble" title="Fuchsia silk ensemble" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2292923/small/"/></a></p><p>Evening ensemble of fuschia /pink silk shantung.
A) Jacket. Hip length or slightly longer. Shawl collar. 3/4 sleeves. CF opening with no closures. Slit pockets at sides.
Designer's label at right side near hem: "Christian Dior Original / Made in U.S.A. / Christian Dior-New York Inc / trade mark"
Retailer's label at cb neckline: "Neiman-Marcus"
Union label at right armpit.
B) Dress. Knee-length. Bodice part of thin fuchsia "lining" material, with rounded neckline and sleeveless. Skirt of heavy silk shantung. "Belt" just at hips with two self bows at front. CB zipper zipper from neckline to waistband, with snaps at waistband within pleat. Inner floating skirt of thin voile? backed with heavy cream stiffener.
Designer's label in inner skirt: "Christian Dior-New York Inc."
Retailer's label in inner skirt: "Neiman-Marcus".
C) Vest/bodice. Heavy fuchsia silk shantung. Sleeveless, rounded neckline, cb zipper and hook&eye.
Size label: "12"</p>Patterned suit2024-03-09T07:16:49-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2292920/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2292920/"><img alt="Patterned suit" title="Patterned suit" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2292920/small/"/></a></p><p>Suit of black and grey fine wool in a very fine, subtle pattern of tiny lighter gray squares, giving the impression of piqué.
A) Jacket with 2-1/4" notched collar. Three large black plastic buttons and loop with small self-covered button at asymmetrical closure. Slightly fitted. Long sleeves with 3-1/2" slits at wrist; 3-3/4" slit at back. Lined in black silk crepe; padded shoulders.
Designer's label: "Irene"
B) Wrap-around skirt with 2 1/4" waistband; sewn together at left hand side at waistband. Knee length. Left side zipper closure with 3 hook & eyes on the waistband. Lined in black crepe.</p>Floral taffeta dress2024-03-09T07:16:47-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2292918/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2292918/"><img alt="Floral taffeta dress" title="Floral taffeta dress" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2292918/small/"/></a></p><p>a) Dress of black, orange and yellow floral print taffeta; sleeveless with balloon type skirt. b) Matching bolero jacket. Lined in black silk.</p>Cocktail dress2024-03-09T07:16:47-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2292919/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2292919/"><img alt="Cocktail dress" title="Cocktail dress" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2292919/small/"/></a></p><p>Cocktail dress of purple and magenta floral brocade. Knee length to mid-calf. Strapless, upper bodice compose of finely pleated purple, grey, and red satin in a cross over pattern over the brocade. Princess seams and drop waist. Pencil skirt, tapering slightly to hem. Over skirt, of same material gathered at waist and running from front side seams across back, leaving front panel opened. Center back 24 inch zipper closure with hook and eye at top. Lined in magenta fabric.
Designer Label: "A Vian original"</p>Sheath dress2024-03-09T07:16:44-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2292913/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2292913/"><img alt="Sheath dress" title="Sheath dress" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2292913/small/"/></a></p><p>Dress of black knit; sheath style. Bracelet length or 3/4 length sleeves, crew neck. Princess seaming. Below knee length. Center back zipper. Unlined.
Combined designer/retailer label on right inside seam: "Norman Norell for Neiman-Marcus.</p>Street ensemble2024-03-09T07:16:44-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2292914/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2292914/"><img alt="Street ensemble" title="Street ensemble" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2292914/small/"/></a></p><p>Street ensemble of wool and jersey.
A) Jacket of medium-gray wool. Long raglan sleeves, with turned-back cuffs revealing the lining material. Center front opening with line of 5 gray pearl buttons. Notched collar outlined with flannel, which reveals lining material. Two welt pockets, one on each side of front opening. Jacket is fully lined in black and white woven jersey.
Designer's label at right inside side seam: "Vera Maxwell / Original"
B) Blouse of the same black and white woven jersey used as jacket lining. Wrap style, with long ties which wrap around waist and tie at front. Long sleeves. Inner edges finished with light gray ribbon band.
C)Skirt of same fabric as blouse. Street-length skirt gathers into the heavy band at waist. Treated to appear pleated.</p>Lounge ensemble2024-03-09T07:16:44-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2292916/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2292916/"><img alt="Lounge ensemble" title="Lounge ensemble" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2292916/small/"/></a></p><p>Green and purple silk lounge ensemble.
A: Top of lime green silk; spaghetti straps; thick band at waist; side zipper.
B: Pants of purple silk with silver, red, and green pattern; center back zipper.</p>Silk dress2024-03-09T07:16:43-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2292912/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2292912/"><img alt="Silk dress" title="Silk dress" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2292912/small/"/></a></p><p>Strapless cocktail or evening dress of blue silk brocade with a Chinese-style design of floral/foliate motifs. Full-length, sheath-style dress with heavy "flounce" of pleated fabric attached at waist on left side. Self bow across back, with smaller flounce descending from that. Fitted bodice with horizontal pleats/gathers. Zipper at center back with bow fastening over it. Fully lined in blue/green fabrics.
Designer Label: A Vian Original
Size 8</p>Day dress2024-03-09T07:16:39-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2292908/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2292908/"><img alt="Day dress" title="Day dress" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2292908/small/"/></a></p><p>Day dress of heavy black silk crepe. Mid-calf length. Rounded neckline, the upper bodice formed as a wide circular panel that becomes shoulders. "Waistline" of skirt starts across at armpits, and hangs down with 4 gore full bias skirt. Center back opening with three 1" circular self-covered buttons and bound buttonholes. Unlined
Combined Designer's / Retailer's label at inside seam of skirt near hem: "Neiman-Marcus dallas / Traina-Norell"
B) Tie belt of self attached to dress. 1-1/2" wide with pointed ends</p>Cocktail dress2024-03-09T07:16:39-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2292910/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2292910/"><img alt="Cocktail dress" title="Cocktail dress" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2292910/small/"/></a></p><p>Cocktail dress of black silk taffeta with black trim. Low V-neck front and back, elbow length sleeves. Extremely narrow foundation skirt in "Hobble Skirt" style, with pleated overskirt caught up underneath. The front is decorated with cord decoration, the back is plain.
No label found, attrib from Donor's description.</p>Faille dress2024-03-09T07:16:39-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2292911/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2292911/"><img alt="Faille dress" title="Faille dress" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2292911/small/"/></a></p><p>Dark red silk faille afternoon dress, princess lines - fuller in back. Natural waist line. Fly front zipper opening but covered at waist with intricately cut huge self bow that fastens at side creating the look of a wrap front closure. V-neck, small collar, 3/4 sleeves.
Designer's label sewn in bodice: "Hattie Carnegie"; retailer's label sewn in skirt: "Swanson / Inc / Kansas City".</p>Sportswear separates2024-03-09T07:16:31-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2292898/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2292898/"><img alt="Sportswear separates" title="Sportswear separates" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2292898/small/"/></a></p><p>Three pieces.
a) Heavy wool wine red colored jacket. Collar lined with navy blue velvet. Two large black button closures on front of jacket. Two deep pockets on front with no closure. Fabric label right side: Made in France by Lesur Paris. Neiman Marcus label center collar.
b) light wool navy blue dress. Long sleeves. Matching large black buttons on right and left hip. Pockets with no closures at hip. Decorative seams along waist. Zipper closure in back center. Neiman Marcus label in left side seam.
c) Matching navy blue belt with matching velvet on ends. Light wool navy blue fabric lined over belting. Doesn't lay flat.</p>Day dress2024-03-09T07:16:31-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2292899/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2292899/"><img alt="Day dress" title="Day dress" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2292899/small/"/></a></p><p>Ensemble
Jacket - black with thin white lines to form check pattern. Elbow length.
"Ike Clark / Dallas"
Dress - solid black, knee-length, short sleeves, pockets, buttons nearby.
Belt - black fabric with black plastic buckle.
Scarf - white translucent fabric</p>Cocktail dress2024-03-09T07:16:31-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2292904/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2292904/"><img alt="Cocktail dress" title="Cocktail dress" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2292904/small/"/></a></p><p>Cocktail dress of black silk brocade with a wide portrait collar and plunging V'ed back neckline; short kimono sleeves cut with wedge shaped gussets; centerback opening secured with five tailored buttonholes and five covered shank buttons supplemented with two hook&eyes at the point of the back neckline; hook&eyes are disguised with a drooping looped bow; horizontal empire seam at bust level with draped fullness over the bust; semi-full, bell shaped, knee-length skirt with deep, turned, bound hem; skirt is darted through the waist, boned inner bodice/bustier of matching black silk brocade; centerback zipper closure with a black silk faille placket secured at the top and bottom with hook&eyes; inner bodice is lined in black silk crepe chiffon; black grosgrain waist stay secured with a single hook&eye; attached, gored, knee-length, black horsehair petticoat with black silk lining. Label located inside right sideseam of bodice lining.</p>Evening coat2024-02-15T11:06:31-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2280683/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2280683/"><img alt="Evening coat" title="Evening coat" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2280683/small/"/></a></p><p>Evening swing coat of green silk satin, oversized shawl collar extending beyond the shoulder line, open front, voluminous elbow-length sleeves, knee length, trapeze or swing silhouette, fully lined in light brown. Label: Miss Rita, California, Junior Petites</p>Leopard print bathing suit2024-02-15T11:05:50-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2280653/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2280653/"><img alt="Leopard print bathing suit" title="Leopard print bathing suit" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2280653/small/"/></a></p><p>Swimsuit of beige, brown, and black animal print nylon; one-piece; partial black lining.</p>Silk cocktail dress2024-02-15T11:05:38-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2280641/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2280641/"><img alt="Silk cocktail dress" title="Silk cocktail dress" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2280641/small/"/></a></p><p>Cocktail dress of black silk crepe with black velvet detail. Deep rounded neckline, shirred sleeves and on bodice forming a cummerbund effect. Full calf-length circular skirt with heavy crinoline lining. Black velvet bands at collar, with bows on shoulders, and running from waist to hem of skirt. Zipper closure at side.</p>Skirt suit2024-02-15T11:05:14-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2280623/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2280623/"><img alt="Skirt suit" title="Skirt suit" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2280623/small/"/></a></p><p>Skirt suit.
A) Jacket of black boucle wool. Long, set-in sleeves with hem edged in black satin. Turn-back collar, black satin revers. Four front patch pockets with flaps trimmed in black satin and one circular black satin-covered button on each pocket. Lined in black silk satin.
Combined designer's/retailer's label at inside back collar: "Neiman-Marcus Dallas / Traina-Norell"
B) Blouse of black satin. Piped around jewel neckline and sleeveless armholes. 2" waistband ties at left side. Zipper closure from hem partway up left side. Center back opening with 2 hook & loops. Unlined. Six elastic loops around hem to attach to skirt. No labels in blouse.
C) Skirt of black boucle wool. Mid-length; 4 gored with two zippers at waist creating a "front flap" which also secures with two tabs at waistband, each tab secured with two hook-and-eyes. Four buttons at waistband which secure to loops on hem of blouse. Lined in black silk. No labels found in skirt.</p>Patio dress2024-02-15T11:05:03-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2280616/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2280616/"><img alt="Patio dress" title="Patio dress" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2280616/small/"/></a></p><p>"Squaw" ensemble or patio dress of brown cotton, light brown and gold rick-rack, and gold and dark tan brocade ribbon.
A) Blouse, waist-length, with wide "V" neckline edged in 9 bands of gold brocade ribbon and rick-racks. elbow-length sleeves with similar edeging at cuffs.
Designer's label at center back neckline: "Jeanette's / Originals / Albuquerque, N.M."
B) Matching skirt, heavily pleated with narrow pleats to waistband. Waistband and skirt of horizontal bands of brocade ribbon and rick-rack.</p>Silk dress2024-02-15T11:04:49-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2280604/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2280604/"><img alt="Silk dress" title="Silk dress" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2280604/small/"/></a></p><p>Blue taffeta cocktail dress, scoop neck, sleeveless, belted street length with front self fabric detail
A: Dress
B: Belt</p>Floral ensemble2024-02-15T11:04:29-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2280594/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2280594/"><img alt="Floral ensemble" title="Floral ensemble" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2280594/small/"/></a></p><p>Day dress of rose floral print silk shantung with dropped waist and gathered skirt. Cherry printed trim at neckline, sleeves, and dropped waistline. Cherry trim at dropped waist ties in bow. Bateau neckline. Short kimono style sleeves in yolk. Center back buttoned closure with five self fabric covered round buttons. Dropped skirt lined in cream silk. Size 12.
Combined retailer and designer label: "Neiman-Marcus Dallas / Traina Norell".</p>Striped dress2024-02-15T11:04:29-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2280595/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2280595/"><img alt="Striped dress" title="Striped dress" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2280595/small/"/></a></p><p>Dress in shirtwaist style of black and white vertical striped velvet with black patent leather belt (missing). Long, set-in sleeves with zippered ends. Large, Puritan collar and cuffs of white, stiffened organdy. Calf length. Center front opening with eight 3/4" circular, black plastic buttons with bound buttonholes and snap at neckline. Bow of self at collar. Unlined.
Combined designer/retailer label on left inside seam near hem: "Neiman-Marcus Dallas / Traina-Norell"</p>Dress ensemble2024-01-04T20:46:46-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2221052/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2221052/"><img alt="Dress ensemble" title="Dress ensemble" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2221052/small/"/></a></p><p>Ensemble of bright brown tweed and floral printed silk: a) Dress of bright brown tweed with wide, round neckline and empire waistline; sleeveless; full-length; left-front and right-front darts; straight skirt wraps over to left; lined in pale orange synthetic. b) Jacket of bright brown tweed with notched collar and double breasted closure; 4 large, black buttons encircled with braided cord; long sleeves; princess seams; lined in brown, black, and ivory floral printed silk satin. c) Shirt of brown, black, and ivory floral printed silk satin with leaves; wide round collar; princess seams; ivory self-covered buttons down front and one at each 2in cuff on long sleeves; backed with a transparent white fabric. d) Tie-belt of black leather; .25 in width and 59 in length.</p>Linen print dress2024-01-04T20:46:30-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2221040/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2221040/"><img alt="Linen print dress" title="Linen print dress" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2221040/small/"/></a></p><p>Dress of off-white linen and red applique lace; knee length; falling band collar of red applique lace; 2 bust darts; 10 plastic pearl buttons down center front; short sleeves; seam at waist; partially attached belt of self fabric; 2 oversized patch pockets of red applique lace; lace has an acorn and leaf motif; metal zipper center back.
Designer's label at base of zipper near hem: "Samuel Winston / By Roxane"</p>Shift dress2024-01-04T20:46:28-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2221038/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2221038/"><img alt="Shift dress" title="Shift dress" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2221038/small/"/></a></p><p>Dress of green silk. Knee-length, short sleeves, cf opening with 7 small circular buttons. At upper bust on each side of opening are decorative flaps - the top one a square flap with pointed lower edge, with button at center, attached to a rectangular "under" flap. Unlined.
Designer's label at inside back neckline: "Edward / Barry, inc. / by Miller-Randazzo"</p>Blouse2024-01-04T20:46:22-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2221033/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2221033/"><img alt="Blouse" title="Blouse" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2221033/small/"/></a></p><p>Blouse of pale pink synthetic; button down CB; cap sleeves. Pintucks running vertically at front</p>Day dress2024-01-04T20:46:13-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2221029/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2221029/"><img alt="Day dress" title="Day dress" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2221029/small/"/></a></p><p>A) Dress of pink linen embroidered with white fish; bodice has 1 1/2" straps; sweetheart neckline; straight skirt pleated at wasitline; below knee-length baack zipper; lined in pink synthetic taffeta.
B) Belt of same-fabric</p>Peach nightgown and bed jacket2024-01-04T20:46:09-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2221025/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2221025/"><img alt="Peach nightgown and bed jacket" title="Peach nightgown and bed jacket" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2221025/small/"/></a></p><p>Boudoir/Negligee Ensemble.
A) Nightgown of peach nylon/rayon blend. Full-length, sleeveless, edged at sleeves and hem with narrow band of lace. Deep V neckline in front, shallower one in back, edged with band of quilting. Near base of front V is ribbon rosette. From base of V down in front is set of partially sewn down pleats, released after ca. 2 1/2". Wide, full skirt.
Designer's label: "Christian Dior"
Combined union, content, and care label.
B) Bed Jacket of peach and white wool/angora. Cropped jacket with vestigial sleeves, edged at neckline, cf opening, armholes, and hem with off-white marabou feathers. Lined in pink rayon/nylon blend satin.
Designer's label: "Christian Dior / Paris - Lingerie - New York"
Combined union, content, and care label.</p>Lace dress2024-01-04T20:46:07-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2221023/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2221023/"><img alt="Lace dress" title="Lace dress" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2221023/small/"/></a></p><p>Cocktail dress of muted pink silk organza over a layer of beige taffeta with ivory Schiffli lace embroidery in a floral motif. Bodice is strapless with horizontal pleating below bust and top portion is trimmed with self-embroidered lace and lattice, and has scalloped, embroidered trim at neckline; boning within. Full, wide skirt is gathered into waistline and falls to below knee-length. Layers of stiffened tulle support the wide silhouette; bottom of skirt is embellished with self-embroidered lace and lattice with vined flowers trailing up to the mid-skirt. Hem has scalloped, embroidered trim. Left side zipper closure.
Designer Label: Cotillion Formals</p>Novelty skirt2024-01-04T20:46:04-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2221020/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2221020/"><img alt="Novelty skirt" title="Novelty skirt" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2221020/small/"/></a></p><p>Novelty skirt of cotton with painted donkeys, baskets, teapots; brown, green, and yellow sequins. Apron style waistband</p>Dress with tulle skirt2024-01-04T20:46:04-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2221021/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2221021/"><img alt="Dress with tulle skirt" title="Dress with tulle skirt" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2221021/small/"/></a></p><p>Evening dress of tulle; white; floor length; strapless; waist at top of hip; cording at top of bodice and between bodice and skirt; diagonal and vertical gathering on bodice; skirt waist is gathered; 1/4" rhinestones on left bust and right hip; baby blue bow at right hip; 3 layers of tulle; yellow lining; 6 strips of boning in bodice; lapped zipper CB; hook and eye at top and waist CB over zipper.
Designer Label: Clifton Wilhite</p>Wool skirt ensemble2024-01-04T20:46:00-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2221019/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2221019/"><img alt="Wool skirt ensemble" title="Wool skirt ensemble" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2221019/small/"/></a></p><p>2 piece suit of blue. white. and black knit wool
(a) Cardigan jacket; no fastenings. long sleeves. hip length
(b) Straight skirt. below knee</p>Blouse with applique2024-01-04T20:45:57-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2221016/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2221016/"><img alt="Blouse with applique" title="Blouse with applique" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2221016/small/"/></a></p><p>Blouse of light brown nylon with multiple tucks and satin applique in floral motif; Short sleeves, round neck; Buttons CB.</p>Shirtwaist dress2024-01-04T20:45:55-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2221014/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2221014/"><img alt="Shirtwaist dress" title="Shirtwaist dress" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2221014/small/"/></a></p><p>A) Dress of red, pink and grey floral print taffeta; Shirtwaist style; 3/4 sleeves.
B) Belt of black patent leather.</p>Day suit2024-01-04T20:45:40-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2221005/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2221005/"><img alt="Day suit" title="Day suit" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2221005/small/"/></a></p><p>Day suit of yellow wool flannel.
A) Jacket has pointed collar, 5 covered buttons; jacket pockets.
Label: "Vera's Original"
B) Skirt has kick pleat and side zipper; long length.</p>Silk blouse2024-01-04T20:45:33-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2220998/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2220998/"><img alt="Silk blouse" title="Silk blouse" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2220998/small/"/></a></p><p>Blouse of red and orange horizontal stripe silk; sleeveless; buttondown CF.
Maker's label at inside back collar: "Pure Silk / Hand Woven in Siam / Thai Silk Co. Ltd."
Size label behind maker's label: "10"</p>