Latest content added for UNT Digital Library Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts and Designhttps://digital.library.unt.edu/explore/partners/UNTCVA/browse/?fq=str_location_country:United+States&fq=untl_collection:TXFC&display=grid&fq=untl_decade:1950-1959&start=242024-01-04T20:46:30-06:00UNT LibrariesThis is a custom feed for browsing UNT Digital Library Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts and DesignLinen 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>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>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>Ribbon jacket2024-01-04T20:45:24-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2220992/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2220992/"><img alt="Ribbon jacket" title="Ribbon jacket" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2220992/small/"/></a></p><p>Gold woven tricot ribbon jacket with chiffon lining.
Retailer Label: Made in France For / Neiman-Marcus
Designer Label: Laure-Hélène / Tricots de luxe . 105 Fs St Honoré-Paris
Other Label: Tricot Main</p>Trapunto skirt2024-01-04T20:45:14-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2220982/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2220982/"><img alt="Trapunto skirt" title="Trapunto skirt" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2220982/small/"/></a></p><p>Full white skirt with flower motif in pink, red and green sequins; quilted and appliqued; trapunto work.</p>Cotton blouse2024-01-04T20:45:13-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2220981/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2220981/"><img alt="Cotton blouse" title="Cotton blouse" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2220981/small/"/></a></p><p>Blouse of white cotton with pin tucks and buttons; Bow at neck.
Label: "Jami"</p>Skirt suit2024-01-04T20:45:12-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2220980/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2220980/"><img alt="Skirt suit" title="Skirt suit" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2220980/small/"/></a></p><p>A) Suit jacket of red shantung silk. Tailored with notched lapel. Center front closure of five enameled shank buttons with coat of arms design. Bracelet length set-in sleeves with 3" slit at wrist. Small welt pocket at left breast with two faux flap pockets at sides. Lined in ivory silk.
Designer's label at center back neckline: "Irene"
Retailer's label at right side opening: "Jean-Lee / Ardmore"
B) Skirt of ivory silk shantung in A-line style. Below knee length. Left side zipper with hook & eye on 1" waistband. Back panel lined in ivory silk above center back kick pleat.</p>Day dress2024-01-04T20:45:02-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2220973/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2220973/"><img alt="Day dress" title="Day dress" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2220973/small/"/></a></p><p>A) Day dress of cream and brown plaid cotton. Peter pan collar with brown bow tied at throat. Short raglan sleeves with under arm gussets; mock welt breast pockets. Center front closure with eight 1-1/8th inch buttons with bound buttonholes. Box pleat on back.
Designer's label: "Troy Petites / by / Hannah Troy"
Retailer Label: Bergdorf / Goodman / on the plaza / New York
B) Matching belt (missing).</p>Tailored suit2024-01-04T20:44:52-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2220965/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2220965/"><img alt="Tailored suit" title="Tailored suit" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2220965/small/"/></a></p><p>Navy blue suit.
A) Jacket triple smoked, single breasted, long sleeves with turn back cuffs; mother of pearl buttons.
Retailer Label: Neiman-Marcus / Dallas
Designer Label: Weathervane / Tailored by / handmacher / celanese * fabric of acetate rayon
B) Skirt is plain with no embellishment; full length.</p>Silk dress2024-01-04T20:44:52-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2220966/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2220966/"><img alt="Silk dress" title="Silk dress" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2220966/small/"/></a></p><p>Dress of green, gold and white silk fabric; v-neck; 3/4 in. sleeves; zipper down back
Retailer Label: Neiman-Marcus</p>Silk afternoon dress2024-01-04T20:44:51-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2220963/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2220963/"><img alt="Silk afternoon dress" title="Silk afternoon dress" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2220963/small/"/></a></p><p>a) Mauve peau de soie afternoon dress with belt. Rouched sleeves, asymmetrical hem.
b) belt of same-colored leather.</p>Evening gown2024-01-04T20:44:50-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2220962/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2220962/"><img alt="Evening gown" title="Evening gown" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2220962/small/"/></a></p><p>Black velvet evening gown with black lace at the top of the strapless bodice. Floor length.</p>Twill suit2024-01-04T20:44:39-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2220951/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2220951/"><img alt="Twill suit" title="Twill suit" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2220951/small/"/></a></p><p>Suit (jacket and skirt) of light brown tweed flecked with cream, yellow, green, red, orange, etc.
A) Jacket. Waist length. No collar. CF opening with 5 circular mottled brown plastic buttons. Long sleeves, each with single button at wrist. Two pockets at hips, smaller ones at upper bust. Lined in gray-mauve.
Tag in back of collar says, "Bergdorf Goodman/ On the Plaza/ New York"
Tag behind label, part printed part handwritten: "Bergdorf / Goodman / On The Plaza - New York / Mrs. R. Lloyd / Date: 10/15/53 No. 75290"
B) Skirt. Knee-length Slightly a-line. Fan pleat from hem on front(?). Left side zipper.
Tag in skirt: Same as undertag from jacket.</p>Tweed dress2024-01-04T20:44:25-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2220939/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2220939/"><img alt="Tweed dress" title="Tweed dress" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2220939/small/"/></a></p><p>Day dress of black and grey tweed. Tea-length; short sleeves. Two large black buttons in front above zipper.</p>Sailor-inspired dress2024-01-04T20:44:19-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2220933/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2220933/"><img alt="Sailor-inspired dress" title="Sailor-inspired dress" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2220933/small/"/></a></p><p>A) Daytime dress of oyster white linen designed as a "Sailor Dress". Straight silhouette and short sleeves. Blue "sailor collar" trimmed with two bands of white linen. Sleeves are likewise edged in a wide blue band with two white linen stripes. Red silk faille tie fastened with hook & eye closure in back. Street-length skirt has two patch pockets at front. Three darts at front sides and two at back sides. Zipper closure at left side. Unlined with petersham of oyster grosgrain ribbon with hook-and-eye closure.
Designer's label at bottom left side seam at hem: "Traina-Norell / New York"
B) Narrow navy blue belt backed in leather. Simulated patent leather (?) facing. Illegible marks on back.</p>Evening dress2024-01-04T20:44:09-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2220925/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2220925/"><img alt="Evening dress" title="Evening dress" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2220925/small/"/></a></p><p>Ballgown of pink silk satin. Strapless edged in a band of same. High waist. Very full balloon/bubble skirt, heavily gathered at waist. Wide vertical pleated panel attaches at waist and extends down and under front of skirt creating a slight pick up with bow at waist. Bodice is boned and lined in crepe silk. Inner panels of horsehair and hoop for support. Bodice has center back zipper which continues as inner skirt zipper and is concealed with a hook and eye and small bow at top. Skirt has snaps at center back.</p>Evening dress2024-01-04T20:44:07-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2220921/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2220921/"><img alt="Evening dress" title="Evening dress" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2220921/small/"/></a></p><p>Evening dress. Yellow silk chiffon long straight sheath evening dress with skirt forming small train & ending in gathers at top-center back of bodice, with applied yellow silk flowers.
Joint Retailer/Designer tag in side seam of skirt: "Neiman-Marcus / Nettie Rosenstein"</p>Tea-length dress2024-01-04T20:43:56-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2220914/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2220914/"><img alt="Tea-length dress" title="Tea-length dress" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2220914/small/"/></a></p><p>(A) - Dress of pink cotton chambray; white lace trim
(B) - Matching rope belt</p>Sportswear ensemble2024-01-04T20:43:56-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2220920/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2220920/"><img alt="Sportswear ensemble" title="Sportswear ensemble" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2220920/small/"/></a></p><p>Ensemble.
A) Top of blue knit. Square neckline, short sleeves. Center back zipper.
No labels in top.
B) Skirt of white straw, pale gray/blue velvet, and multi-colored brocade ribbon with pale blue ground. Street length, horizontally striped, alternating the various materials. Zipper. Attached velvet "tie" for waist. Lined
No labels.</p>Metalic jacket2024-01-04T20:43:56-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2220916/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2220916/"><img alt="Metalic jacket" title="Metalic jacket" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2220916/small/"/></a></p><p>Coat of metallic gold woven textile, hip length, standing collar, no closures, set in sleeve, dropped shoulder seam, three-quarter length sleeves, lined in black. Label: Fabiani Rome, Made exclusively in Italy for Neiman Marcus, handwritten label reading "Fabiani, $495, Fall 1951"</p>Sportswear ensemble2023-12-14T12:39:52-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2203695/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2203695/"><img alt="Sportswear ensemble" title="Sportswear ensemble" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2203695/small/"/></a></p><p>Sportswear ensemble of light orange.
A) Sundress of light orange linen/cotton plain weave. Bodice with princess seams and points at hem matching the seams. Shoulder straps have faux self-covered button closures. Below knee length. Center back zipper closure; skirt lined in white organdy.
Designer label: Adele Simpson
B) Cardigan sweater of light orange cashmere knit. Trimmed with light orange linen matching dress around neckline, opening and sleeve hems. Elbow length sleeves.
Closure of linen covered buttons.
Content tag: 100% Imported Cashmere</p>Floral dress2023-12-14T12:39:34-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2203669/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2203669/"><img alt="Floral dress" title="Floral dress" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2203669/small/"/></a></p><p>Cocktail dress of cream satin with pale blue/aqua and golden tan floral "velvet" flowers throughout the field. Below-knee length, square neckline, sleeveless. Left side zipper. Lined in cream. Back with scooped, squared neckline with flat bows of self on either side of neckline, with heavy gathering at center of dropped waist forming a bustle effect.
Retailer's label: "Neiman-Marcus"</p>Child's dress2023-12-14T12:39:04-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2203638/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2203638/"><img alt="Child's dress" title="Child's dress" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2203638/small/"/></a></p><p>Child's dress of black and white plaid or check cotton, peter pan collar, short set in sleeves, harness or suspenders of self buttoned to wide belt of red velvet, with collar and sleeves and straps trimmed in black piping, skirt gathered at waist with cartridge pleating, center back button closure, label at center back neckline "Neiman Marcus"</p>Children's dress2023-12-14T12:39:03-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2203637/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2203637/"><img alt="Children's dress" title="Children's dress" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2203637/small/"/></a></p><p>Children's wear dress of light pink cotton, bib of horizontal pin tucks at center front from neckline to waist, collar and short set-in sleeves and bib trimmed in white machine made bobbin lace, lace insert at center of bib, skirt gathered at natural waist, tea length, wide seam allowance at hem, center back button placket</p>Skirt ensemble2023-12-14T12:38:39-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2203617/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2203617/"><img alt="Skirt ensemble" title="Skirt ensemble" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2203617/small/"/></a></p><p>Dress suit ensemble:
a) Jacket of black and blue ribbed knit with notched collar and 2 welt breast pockets; princess seams; long sleeves; buttons down center-front; hits at hip; fully lined in black synthetic.
b) Skirt of self with three front panels with two reverse pleats from hem; A-line; 1 inch waistband with hook and eye, and side zip closure; unlined; 29 inches length.</p>Cocktail dress2023-12-14T12:38:01-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2203572/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2203572/"><img alt="Cocktail dress" title="Cocktail dress" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2203572/small/"/></a></p><p>Cocktail dress of light blue silk doupioni embroidered in flowers. Cocktail length. Scooped neckline with narrow collar. Short sleeves with narrow cuffs and gussets. Center front opening to hem with snap at neckline, 14 self-covered buttons and bound buttonholes and hook & loop at waist. Bodice is fitted with attached shirred self-fabric sash at waist. Full A-line skirt. Skirt is lined in cream organdy with grosgrain ribbon petersham.
Designer's label inside skirt at left front: "Mollie Parnis / New York"
Size tag under petersham at center back: "Lot / Sz. 16"</p>Skirt suit2023-12-14T12:37:22-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2203521/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2203521/"><img alt="Skirt suit" title="Skirt suit" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2203521/small/"/></a></p><p>Skirt suit of chocolate brown wool.
A) Jacket. Rounded notched collar. Five small self-covered buttons at center front with the first and last buttons of teardrop-shaped tiger eye; bound buttonholes. Side pockets at the hips wrap around to the back side seams. Long dolman sleeves with 3" rounded slits at hem; underarm gussets. 6" slit at back. Lined in olive brown silk.
Designer label at center back neckline: "Irene"
Retail label at right side opening:"Jean-Lee / Ardmore"
B) Skirt. Mid-calf length; slightly A-lined. Left side zipper closure with hook & eye and snap on 1 1/4" waistband. Darts at front. Unlined.</p>Skirt suit2023-12-14T12:37:21-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2203520/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2203520/"><img alt="Skirt suit" title="Skirt suit" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2203520/small/"/></a></p><p>Woman's two-piece black silk/wool blend skirt suit.
A) Fitted jacket. Elbow length set-in sleeves with rolled cuffs. Collarless neckline has rounded revers. Center front seven button closure; three are larger basalt cameos surrounded in gold separated by two pairs of self-covered buttons; bound buttonholes. Narrow double-welt pocket at left breast. Front hemline interest of rounded fabric under semicircular pockets. Lined in ivory silk.
Designer/retailer label at center back neckline: "Irene / Exclusively for / Neiman-Marcus / Dallas"
B) Skirt. Slightly A-lined; street length. Left side zipper with hook & eyes on 1" waistband. Unlined.</p>Floral print dress2023-12-14T12:37:18-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2203513/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2203513/"><img alt="Floral print dress" title="Floral print dress" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2203513/small/"/></a></p><p>Cocktail or evening dress of floral print rayon. Multiple straps at the top, loose neckline, pale rust red ribbon set on the each side (right/left) at waistline.
Designer's label at inside neckline: "Cotillion / Originals"
Retailer's label: "Lazarus / Roanoke"</p>Pastel sequined blouse2023-12-14T12:37:11-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2203506/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2203506/"><img alt="Pastel sequined blouse" title="Pastel sequined blouse" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2203506/small/"/></a></p><p>Silk chiffon blouse with printed design pattern of yellow, pinks, purples, blues, greens and black. Batwing sleeves; round neck; cuffs; embroidered with sequins and rhinestones.
Designer Label: Emilio Pucci / Firenze</p>Linen suit2023-12-14T12:36:54-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2203470/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2203470/"><img alt="Linen suit" title="Linen suit" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2203470/small/"/></a></p><p>Navy blue linen two-piece suit.
A) Navy blue linen jacket
B) Navy blue linen skirt</p>Wool dress2023-12-14T12:36:50-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2203466/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2203466/"><img alt="Wool dress" title="Wool dress" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2203466/small/"/></a></p><p>Sheath style dress of yellow wool jersey knit. Sleeveless with jewel neckline. Knee length. Dress has partial yoke which forms a curved V in the front and is straight across the back. Center back zipper with hook & loop. Large patch pockets at sides below waist. Lined in yellow silk.
Designer's label at left inside seam of lining: "Norman Norell / New York"
Retailer's label at right back shoulder: "Esther Wolf / Houston"</p>Gold-toe pumps2023-12-14T12:36:03-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2203379/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2203379/"><img alt="Gold-toe pumps" title="Gold-toe pumps" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2203379/small/"/></a></p><p>Spike heel pump of black suede with gold toe.
Measurements:
L: 24.5 cm
W: 7.5 cm
H: 14.5 cm
Heel: 7.5, (3 in.)
Markings: L- "Made in Italy / Expressly for / Neiman Marcus"
R- "Custom made in / por Italian / workshop / design by Evins"</p>Evening slingback pumps2023-12-14T12:36:01-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2203377/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2203377/"><img alt="Evening slingback pumps" title="Evening slingback pumps" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2203377/small/"/></a></p><p>Black silk evening sling back shoe with rhinestone straps and vamp detail.
Measurements:
L: 23.5 cm
W: 7.5 cm
H: 13 cm
Heel: 7.5 cm, (3 in.)
Left foot: "Rich's"
Right foot: "Paradox Last / L.Miller / Beautiful Shoes"</p>Day dress2023-12-14T12:35:59-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2203375/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2203375/"><img alt="Day dress" title="Day dress" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2203375/small/"/></a></p><p>A) Day dress of oatmeal colored slubbed silk with black polka dots. Dropped waist gathers at hip line; below knee length. Center front opening of six self-covered buttons with bound buttonholes supplemented with snaps and hook & eyes at waist. Short batwing sleeves. Bodice lined in oatmeal colored silk crepe. Skirt supported with netting and lined in cream colored organza.
Designer's label at left inside seam: "Galanos"
Retailer's label at right inside seam: "Neiman-Marcus"
b) Two-piece self-covered belt. Longer piece has self covered rectangular buckles at each end and smaller piece has 3 punch holes at each end. Belts at natural waist in large gap between buttons. Leather backing in natural color.
Back stamped: "Galanos"</p>Patterned dress2023-12-14T12:35:45-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2203356/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2203356/"><img alt="Patterned dress" title="Patterned dress" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2203356/small/"/></a></p><p>Dress of cream silk faille with printed red and green design of running roses.
A) Daytime shirtwaist dress of cream silk faille. Peter Pan collar with ties, short slightly puffed "baby doll" sleeve. Pleated bodice. Center front opening with 6 small circular domed buttons covered in cream fabric. Full A-line skirt, below-knee length, gathered/pleated at waistband. Entire dress with thin vertical printed bands of pink and green running roses. Inner skirt of heavy tulle/net with horizontal bands of horsehair stiffening. Size 12
Combined Retailer's / Designer's label inside inner skirt: "Neiman-Marcus Dallas / Traina Norell"
B) Belt of cream textured leather covered with matching fabric. Square belt buckle covered in cream fabric.
Belt stamped on reverse "28 1/2".</p>Sheath dress2023-12-14T12:35:41-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2203348/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2203348/"><img alt="Sheath dress" title="Sheath dress" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2203348/small/"/></a></p><p>Belted sheath dress
A) Daytime sheath-style dress of natural silk with bateau neckline. Sleeveless. Fly opening at center back neckline with two large abalone buttons with bound buttonholes reinforced with snaps. Two large patch pockets placed low on hips which wrap around side seams from front to back. Knee length. Fitting darts at bust. Lined in natural colored silk.
Combined retailer and designer label: "Neiman-Marcus Dallas / Traina-Norell"
B) Matching 4 inch wide belt of self fabric. False closure on front right trimmed with two large abalone buttons. Closure at front left with two matching buttons. Bound buttonholes.</p>Sheath dress2023-12-14T12:35:33-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2203334/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2203334/"><img alt="Sheath dress" title="Sheath dress" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2203334/small/"/></a></p><p>Day dress of white linen in sheath-style. Sleeveless with wide, rounded neckline. Closure at back neckline with two "caviar buttons," large domed buttons covered in small round white beads and bound buttonholes. Belt of self fabric is attached to dress and also trimmed with two "caviar buttons" and bound buttonholes. Lined in cream colored silk.
Combined retailer and designer label at side seam hem:"Neiman-Marcus Dallas / Traina-Norell".</p>Linen sundress2023-12-14T12:35:33-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2203332/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2203332/"><img alt="Linen sundress" title="Linen sundress" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2203332/small/"/></a></p><p>Sundress of brown linen in sheath style. Strapped shoulders. Street length. Center back closure with 8 circular brown plastic buttons and bound buttonholes.Two large patch pockets at sides below waist. Bodice lined in ivory silk.
Designer's label at inside left seam near hem: "Traina-Norell / New York"
B) Half belt of same fabric. Rounded, open ends of belt buttons onto front left and right sides of dress with two matching brown circular plastic buttons and bound buttonholes.</p>Day dress2023-12-14T12:35:33-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2203333/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2203333/"><img alt="Day dress" title="Day dress" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2203333/small/"/></a></p><p>Day dress of gray silk douppoini. Straight silhouette that falls loose in back. Elbow length set-in sleeves. Jewel neckline with placket that runs around neckline and down center front opening with 4 self covered buttons and bound buttonholes supplemented with a snap at the neckline. Street length. Back lined in gray silk.
b) Slide belt of white crushed leather with oval buckle covered in self. Belt fits into slits at side seams of dress so that back hangs loose and is belted across front.</p>Striped bathing suit2023-12-14T12:35:32-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2203329/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2203329/"><img alt="Striped bathing suit" title="Striped bathing suit" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2203329/small/"/></a></p><p>Dressmaker style bathing suit of satin cotton in pale blue and white stripes. Tannish lining. Straps attached by buttons. Left side zipper closure.</p>Wool trench coat2023-12-14T12:35:32-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2203330/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2203330/"><img alt="Wool trench coat" title="Wool trench coat" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2203330/small/"/></a></p><p>Trench coat of brown and white tweed wool.
A) Coat, street length, double breasted, with bracelet-length sleeves with wide turned-back cuffs. Secured at front with four large brown faux-tortoiseshell buttons in two pairs, and a fifth inner upper left collar point to secure label/placket. Slit pockets at hips. Lined in brown silk(?)
Combined Designer's / Retailer's label at center back inside collar: "Pietro / Neiman-Marcus" [on same line, Pietro in tall thin letters at center, Neiman-Marcus in shorter thick letters extending across.
Fabric maker's label at inside right side "Anglo Fabrics / 100%Wool" embroidered "over" a coat of arms design in damask with legend reading "Webster Dudley / Quality and Style".
B) Belt covered in matching wool tweed, with rectangular buckle covered in same fabric. Backed in dark brown leather.
Stamped on reverse: "10"</p>Leather shoes2023-12-14T12:35:29-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2203327/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2203327/"><img alt="Leather shoes" title="Leather shoes" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2203327/small/"/></a></p><p>Shoes of black leather, leather on vamp embossed in snakeskin texture with narrow strips of leather crossing top of vamp to created moderate pointed throat, slightly pointed toe box, straps creating slingback style with ankle strap, buckle closure, moderate narrow stacked heels
Markings: L- "Neiman Marcus" R- "Erica"</p>Red leather heels2023-12-14T12:35:27-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2203322/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2203322/"><img alt="Red leather heels" title="Red leather heels" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2203322/small/"/></a></p><p>Heels of dark red patent leather, very low pointed throat, long pointed toe box, stiletto heels.
Markings: L- Ellis Salloum / Department Store / Gulfport Missipppi / Aria"
R- "DeLiso Debs / Designed by Palter DeLiso"</p>Leather pumps2023-12-14T12:35:23-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2203313/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2203313/"><img alt="Leather pumps" title="Leather pumps" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2203313/small/"/></a></p><p>Pumps of white leather with perforated vap, pointed toe box, low rounded throat accented with square "buckle" detail of self, low stiletto heel.
Markings L&R: "Made in Italy for / Neiman Marcus"</p>Leather pumps2023-12-14T12:35:23-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2203314/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2203314/"><img alt="Leather pumps" title="Leather pumps" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2203314/small/"/></a></p><p>Pumps of black reptile leather or embossed cow leather with pointed toe, low round throat, and stiletto heel
Measurements:
L: 26.2 cm.
W: 8.2 cm.
H: 14.3 cm.
Heel: 7.8 cm, 3 inches
Markings: L- "Neiman-Marcus" R- "design by / Evins"</p>Leather pumps2023-12-14T12:35:23-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2203316/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2203316/"><img alt="Leather pumps" title="Leather pumps" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2203316/small/"/></a></p><p>Spike heel of black leather, pointed toe with angled stitching on vamp emphasizing a low pointed throat, moderate stiletto heel.
Measurements:
L: 24.5 com
W: 6.5 cm
H: 14 cm
Heel: 8.2 cm, (3 1/8 in.)
Markings: "Mario di Napoli / made in Italy" R- "Made in Italy Expressly for Neiman Marcus"</p>Evening heels2023-12-14T12:35:23-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2203317/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2203317/"><img alt="Evening heels" title="Evening heels" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2203317/small/"/></a></p><p>Evening shoes in impressionistic and geometric ikat pattern in purple tones with black accents, pointed toe box, moderate rounded throat, narrow straps of self creating slingback style, buckle closure, moderate stiletto heels, stamped "Christian Dior" and "Neiman Marcus"
Measurements:
L: 22.5 cm.
W: 7 cm.
H: 8.5 cm. not including strap
Heel; 7.5 cm, 3 inches</p>Evening ensemble2023-12-14T12:35:20-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2203310/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2203310/"><img alt="Evening ensemble" title="Evening ensemble" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2203310/small/"/></a></p><p>Dress and coat.
A) Dress of pink cotton with sequined bodice; strapless;
B) Coat of red cotton</p>Leather heel2023-12-14T12:35:18-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2203305/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2203305/"><img alt="Leather heel" title="Leather heel" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2203305/small/"/></a></p><p>Spike heel pump of black embossed alligator, pointed toe box, low rounded throat with slightly squared vamp, low stiletto heel
Measurements:
L: 24.5 cm
W: 7.5 cm
H: 13 cm
Heel: 7.3 cm, ( 2 15/16)
Markings: L-"Neiman-Marcus" R- "design by / Evins"</p>