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1930-1939
- British Coat of Arms at Rockefeller Center, New York
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The view is of the British Coat of Arms hung above an entryway at Rockefeller Center in New York City. digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc40671/ - Dress
- Dress of printed nylon with metallic embroidery. The fabric is a printed nylon with abstract floral designs in browns, yellows, and oranges on a cream ground, with areas of metallic embroidered leaf forms over the whole of the dress. The formal dress is full-length, with a slight train. Sleeveless, it has wide straps and a shallow rounded neckline, which deepens into a V in back. The natural or low waist has seaming below below the bust to create a band of horizontal ruching just above the waist. The skirt has wide, deep scalloping around the edges. On the back of the dress is a bow of the same material, set just above the lower back. From the hips around to the back are added panels of the same fabric forming tiers of ruffles, and two long panels are attached below the ruffles to hang down back. Closure along left side, alternating snaps and hooks-and-eyes. The dress is unlined, although the back ruffle panels are lined in a dark mahogany brown/red silk. Sewn in ribbon with hand-written notation: "72 20 499 29-327/979" (faded) digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc30001/
- Empire State Building
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The view is of people on the observation deck at the eighty-fifth floor and detail of the exterior facade. digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc40685/ - Empire State Building
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The view is raking skyward along one of the building's four facades. digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc40682/ - Empire State Building
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The view is of the building at some distance with the lower levels obscured by other building in the area. digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc40681/ - Empire State Building
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The view is raking skyward and shows the spire, transmission lines and antennae. digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc40684/ - Empire State Building
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The view is of the uppermost portion of the skyscraper including the spire. The Art Deco details are visible as well at the base of the spire. digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc40683/ - Evening Sandals
- Pair of heeled sandals. Uppers made of black peau du soi silk crepe over leather. Edged in gold kid leather. Vamp formed of three bands, each with applied central black silk circular piece with attached gilt metal neoclassical head. Shoes buckle at side with oval gilt metal buckles set with rhinestones. 2 5/8" Boulevard-style heel. For late afternoon or evening wear. Inscribed in each shoe: "Sp14630 / 58545" Labels: In right shoe: "DELMAN / New York - Chicago - London - Paris"; In left shoe: "BERGDORF / GOODMAN". digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc30027/
- Gloves
- Pair of ladies' gloves. The "hands" are of pale brown with white fabric, possibly a silk/cotton blend. Seamed on inside, they have 3 darts on back of each hand done with dark brown stitching. At wrist on each side is a v-shaped extension which joins to the "cuff", which is of light brown cotton with yellow tones. The scalloped edges of the "cuff" and semi-circular sections on the back of each are piped in dark brown fabric. The "cuffs" are styled as a wrap dress, with an overlap at back of wrist. The overlap has a single cylindrical button of black plastic designed to appear carved with three notches in the side revealing pale green/yellow below and at ends. Manufacturer's tag inside gloves: "Kayser, 52 * Reg / Made in Germany / 6"; Stamped in lining by tag: "Kayser 52". The gloves are accompanied by the original paper care tag: "WASH / GLOVES / ON HANDS / Use almost cool / water and a pure / mild soap. We re- / commend PALM- / OLIVE BEADS. Do / not rub. After wash- / ing take gloves off / rinse thoroughly in / cold water. Pull / lengthwise wrap / and squeeze in / towel. Then stretch / into shape and / leave to dry / KAYSER / The Name on every pair / Made in Germany / Trade Marks / Rege Krussig." digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc38131/
- Golden Gate Bridge
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The view is from the bridge and cars as well as pedestrians are shown. One of the vertical towers is clearly shown as are the many suspension cables running the length of the bridge. digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc40768/ - Golden Gate Bridge
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The view is perpendicular to the length of the bridge and is but a detail of the cables and one of the towers. Beyond the bridge, in the background, the city of San Francisco is seen. digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc40769/ - Golden Gate Bridge
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The view is of the length of the bridge. digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc40766/ - Golden Gate Bridge
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The view is of the length of the bridge. Details of one end are clearly visible. digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc40767/ - Golden Gate Bridge
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The view is of one of the lights running along the roadway of the suspension bridge. digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc40772/ - Golden Gate Bridge
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The view is of the pedestrian walkway and two of the lights running alongside the railing. digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc40771/ - Golden Gate Bridge
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The view is of one of the lamps that lights the pedestrian walkway along the length of the bridge. digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc40770/ - Hat
- Hat of brown felt. Hat has a high, cylindrical crown, slightly "crumpled", with an asymmetrical brown felt brim that extends out and curls upwards. Highest point of brim is at front of the hat. Round crown, above mid-point, is hatband of dark brown grosgrain ribbon embellished with branching forms of beading, sequins, and metal leaves. This band meets at back and has extending segments cut at angles hanging from the back of the hat. Dark brown grosgrain ribbon hatband inside crown, with thin elastic cord fastened on either side to act as chinstrap to secure hat to wearer's head. The crown of the hat is composed of two sections of felt with the band of grosgrain ribbon between them. From inside of hat the back of the ribbon and the stitching of the beading is visible. Sewn into the inner ribbon band is designer's label: "Hattie Carnegie / Inc / Original / Expressly for / Neiman-Marcus" digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc39205/
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- Hat of green felt. Designed as a modified cloche, the had is formed of a deep, domed crown of green felt with a rolled edge at back that extends to become a high, curved brim in front. The front extension is crowned by a feathered ornament formed as a stylized bird looking downwards. The "bird" has tan and dark feathers for the tail, green feathers for neck and breast, and a black plastic(?) beak. Around the base of the crown is a band of dark gray/bronze colored net, which extends at front and sides to become a veil. Around inside of crown is dark brown/black grosgrain ribbon band. Sewn to inner ribbon band is maker's label: "Hattie Carnegie / Inc / Custom Made" digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc30118/
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- Raised beret-style hat of creme felt. Stiffened body of hat has a sienna/orange-brown grosgrain ribbon bow at top of crown, with tails of bow extending to sides, along front to edge, and trailing off of the back of the hat. The hat is surmounted by a light-brown plume of ostrich feathers. Inside of brim lined with black grosgrain ribbon. There is a thin black elastic strap to go around the back of the head to secure the hat. Label sewn to inside band: "Walter Florell / 29 East 53rd New York". digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc30043/
- Hat
- Hat of camel-colored cashmere felt. The crown is roughly cone-shaped, swelling at center and flattened at an angle at the top. Near the bottom of the crown is a band of black grosgrain ribbon, below which the hat swells out to become the asymmetrical brim. At center back is black grosgrain ribbon bow, to which is attached trailing golden tan/brown ostrich plumes. Inside crown is hatband of black grosgrain ribbon. Sewn onto the inner ribbon is designer's label: "Walter Florell / 29 East 53rd New York". digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc30104/
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- Hat of black felt. "Pancake" style hat with low, domed crown of black felt slightly "puffed out" at top. Around base of crown is tied ribbon made of white Birdseye pique, with self bow at each side. Hat has wide circular black felt brim, set slightly off-center to back around crown. Inner black grosgrain ribbon hatband. Black felt back strap lined with black grosgrain ribbon secure hat to wearer's head. Labels: Retailer's label on inside band: "Carson Pirie Scott & Co. / Chicago" Additional label sewn partly behind retailer's label: "57 31" digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc114885/
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- Hat of green felt. Based in part on a "Eugenie-style" hat, the domed crown is of Kelly green felt surrounded by an asymmetrical cut brim which is rolled up at one side. Rolled brim is hand-sewn to crown, and narrows to point in back. Affixed at cut/roll is spray of vari-colored pheasant feathers. Hat is unlined, with Kelly green grosgrain ribbon inner hatband. Sewn to the inner hatband are two small simulated tortoise shell combs to secure hat to wearer's head. Maker's label sewn inside at hatband: "Estelle Peters / 50 E. 56th St. N.Y.". digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc114819/
- Pumps
- Pair of green suede pumps. Vamp of shoe with 5 bands of green satin ribbon running across the vamp and throat. The throat has V-cut sections on either side, with crossing bands of suede where the V intersects the ribbon. Lined in cream/grey kid leather. 2 1/2" high modified continental heels, covered in green suede. Stamped inside right shoe: " 'Charmant' / Fashions / A. Harris & Co. Dallas". Noted inside both shoes: "38 - 0 14465" digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc30091/
- Radio City Music Hall at Rockefeller Center
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The view is of the corner of the theater building with a partial view of a banner advertising the Lion King. Three roundels can be seen on the side of the building. digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc40677/ - Radio City Music Hall at Rockefeller Center
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The view is of the corner of the Radio City Music Hall with a large banner advertising the Lion King. digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc40676/ - Rockefeller Center
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The view is of tall buildings in New York City and depicts the view into a plaza area with many flags displayed. digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc40668/ - Rockefeller Center
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The view shows the sunken plaza area with the facade of a building and the decorative details at the top of the building. digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc40669/ - Rockefeller Center
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The view is into the plaza from an angled view. The green rooftops are visible. digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc40667/ - Rockefeller Center
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The depiction is of one of the entryways and its plaza with a large sculpture of a standing figure, Atlas, holding several orbs on a common pivotal point. digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc40657/ - Rockefeller Center
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A facade is depicted with the plaza and the panels of Art Deco designs above an entryway. digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc40658/ - Rockefeller Center
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The carved design above an entryway depicts the winged god Mercury and is painted gold. digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc40672/ - Rockefeller Center
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The view is of the exterior of a building and its decoration at the top edge. digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc40670/ - Rockefeller Center
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The view is of a door with ten incised images, five on each side, depicting various industries and above the door an elaborate relief carving. digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc40678/ - Rockefeller Center
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The door sculpted in relief depicts Paris and New York above the figures of Poetry, Beauty and Elegance. digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc40674/ - Rockefeller Center
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One facade is shown with its large gold relief decoration and the additional sculpted piece above the door. At the top of the building also seen is etched into the surface of the facade more decoration in the Art Deco style. digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc40673/ - Rockefeller Center, RCA Building, Wall Relief detail
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The low relief decoration depicts four men of different nationalities. The colors are green, gold and a deep rose pink. digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc40664/ - Rockefeller Center, RCA Building, Wall Relief detail
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The detail of the decorative panel depicts a lion and an African man in profile. The designs are angular and boldly colored with pink, blue and gold with pierced stone gives the appearance of a black background. digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc40666/ - Rockefeller Center, RCA Building, Wall Relief detail
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The low relief depicts the silhouette of a ship on stylized waves with stars in the sky. The colors are black, yellow and green. digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc40663/ - Rockefeller Center, RCA Building, Wall Relief detail
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The close view of the decorative panel shows a stylized eagle and a native wearing headdress. The colors are bold and the lines are angular. digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc40665/ - Rockefeller Center, RCA Building, Wall Relief detail
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The view is of a decorative panel installed above one of the entries. The style is Art Deco and the colors are pink, yellow and blue. The carved stone is in low relief and the figures depict industriousness. digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc40662/ - Rockefeller Center, RCA Building, Wall Relief detail
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The view is of a decorative set of panels installed above an entryway. The view here is a close detail of the relief carving and the colors. digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc40661/ - Rockefeller Center, RCA Building, Wall Relief, Progress
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A horse, Pegasus, an eagle and a woman are depicted in this wall decoration above one of the doors. digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc40656/ - Rockefeller Center, RCA Building, Wall Reliefs
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This detail view of the decorative relief panels depicts strength, industry and internationalism. They are Art Deco in style and boldly polychromatic in golds, pinks, black, white and blue. digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc40660/ - Rockefeller Center, RCA Building, Wall Reliefs
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The set of decorative relief designs on the exterior facade of the office building symbolize internationalism, industry and progress. digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc40659/ - Rockefeller Center, Wall Relief, Dancers
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The wall relief depicts dancers and a guiding force or choreographer. digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc40655/ - Skimmer
- Skimmer hat of straw and silk. The skimmer, or boater style hat has a low woven straw crown with flat top. Around the crown is a matching woven straw ribbon edged in brown silk, with a bow at back. The wide, flat brim is of woven straw, covered with brown silk matching the trimming of the band on the crown. The silk covering is quilted in a pattern of concentric bands with running wavy lines. The crown and underside of the brim are unlined, with a black grosgrain ribbon inner hatband at base of crown. Extending from the inner hatband are two panels of brown silk, forming a chin-strap with black cord knot fastener. A small "F" is stitched to inner hatband to indicate the front of the hat. Maker's label sewn to inner hatband: "Paris / Maynor Hats / New York". digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc39165/