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The Mystery of the Chalumeau and Its Historical Significance as Revealed Through Selected Works for Chalumeau or Early Clarinet by Antonio Vivaldi: A Lecture

Description: Factual evidence concerning the ancestry of the clarinet has been a perpetual topic of debate among musicologists and organologists. Scholars have widely agreed that the clarinet, first documented in 1710, emerged from the baroque invention of the chalumeau (invented circa 1690), which in itself was an improvement upon the recorder. Considering the chalumeau's short lifespan as the predominant single reed instrument in the early eighteenth century, the chalumeau inspired a monumental amount of … more
Date: May 2016
Creator: Braun, Lindsay Taylor
Partner: UNT Libraries
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Election in Italy

Description: This report discusses the results of the Italian Parliamentary election on March 4, 2018 which ended with no party gaining a majority making a coalition necessary. Populist parties gained a significant number of seats and implications of their rise to power for Italy, the EU, NATO, and the U.S. are discussed.
Date: March 8, 2018
Creator: Belkin, Paul
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

Print pocket square

Description: Pocket square of gray silk in red and blue foulard paisley motif with 1" border in red, blue and gold paisley. Rolled hem. Maker's tag: 100% Silk / Made in / Italy / by / Isaco / RN 59495 Measures 12.5" x 12.5"
Date: 1970/1999
Creator: Isaco International Corp.
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Leather loafers

Description: Pair of men's brown leather loafers. Trimmed with brass tone square chain across tongue with "Ferragamo" stamped on center link. Sole lining stamped: "Salvatore / Ferragamo / Florence / Made in Italy" Side stamped: "UR38597 D 13"
Date: 1970/2010
Creator: Salvatore Ferragamo
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Shoes

Description: Pump of beige suede with brown leather and stud detail Measurements: Length 22.5cm Width 7.2cm Height 9.5cm Heel 5.5cm. / 2 1/8in Markings: "Rosina Ferragamo Schiavone"
Date: 1964
Creator: Schiavone, Rosina Ferragamo
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Leather sandals

Description: Pair of woman's sandals of pink and silver metallic leather, white leather, and black patent leather. Insole/sole of silver leather with pink leather inner section. Across instep is narrow band of pink, white, and black leather segments set with a single square black faceted gem mounted in silver colored metal. A second matching strap extends from insole, curves across instep, threads through a similar band, then continues around back of heel and back down to reattach to insole on same side it … more
Date: 2009
Creator: Rodo
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design
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[News Clip: Papal mass]

Description: Video footage from the KXAS-TV television station in Fort Worth, Texas, covering a news story.
Date: December 24, 1997, 10:00 p.m.
Duration: 53 seconds
Creator: KXAS-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

Beach hat

Description: Beach hat of blue/green straw hat. 6" cylindrical crown. 6 1/2" brim. A light blue sheer nylon scarf at crown ties at neck. Headband of aqua blue grosgrain; unlined. Label in hat: Made in Italy
Date: 1960/1969
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Evening shoes

Description: Shoes. Heels of black velvet with stiletto metal heel, with attached metal ring ornamented with rhinestones; open shank; bracelet-style ankle strap with rhinestones; hook closure; pointed tip; bottom has stenciled leaf design. Left and Right shoe: "Marino Fabiani / Made in Italy"
Date: 1995/2005
Creator: Fabiani, Marino
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Logo belt

Description: Belt of gold-colored metal. Heavy double-link chain with 7 "GG" openwork plaques and a single "G" spring clasp. Marks: Gucci / Italy Measurements: 38" long.
Date: 1970/1979
Creator: Gucci
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Bracelet: World War II Souvenir (Italy)

Description: Aluminum bracelet formed as 1 large and six small oval plaques joined by flattened links. Large plaque with engraved images of eagles framing a view of the bay of Naples, inscribed "NAPLES". Other links with engraved views of various locations in Italy and one with a view of a camel and a palm tree labeled "AFRICA". One link with date 1944.
Date: 1944
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

Jacket

Description: Coat or jacket of light brown cashmere with red-brown leather accents. Long dolman kimono sleeves with very open armscyes and leather from elbow to wrist, shallow funnel neckline with leather insert at back neckline, center front opening, angled single welt pockets with leather trim at hips, slit from empire waist to hem at center back, unlined. Label: Agnona, Made in Italy
Date: 2005/2015
Creator: Agnona
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Leather handbag

Description: a)Handbag of metallic leather with black, gold, yellow, and green florentine design; one handle with closure, fasteners, and inner frame trim of metallic gold and two inner rouched pockets. Width: 8" Height: 6", without handle Height: 8 1/4", with handle Depth: 1 3/4" Stamp inside reads: "MADE IN ITALY" b) Wallet of black fabric c)Mirror of glass material
Date: 1950/1955
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Leather handbag

Description: Handbag of white leather with brass trim and plastic tortoiseshell handle (broken) on opening flap. Hidden snap closure; accordion bottom; double handle. Three interior compartments. Lined in white leatherette with zippered pocket on back face and slip pocket on front face; pockets lined in white faille. Stamped: Made in Italy / Expressly for / Fashion / Imports Measurements: 28cm L, 19.5 L (w/o handles), 4cm W
Date: 1960/1969
Creator: Fashion Imports
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Quilted leather handbag

Description: Handbag of white leather in windowpane patchwork, machine quilting design. Double handle. Spring snap closure of metallic gold with beaded chain pulls on front and back opening. Interior of white leather with slip pocket on one side and zipper pocket on opposing side; zipper pocket lined in satin. Includes double-sided oval mirror; measures 2 7/8" x 2 3/8" Retailer label: Made in Italy / for / Neiman-Marcus Measurements: Width: 10 3/4" Height: 7 3/4" without handle Height: 11 1/4" with handle … more
Date: 1955/1969
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Handbag

Description: Purse of smooth black cotton sateen in structured rectangular shape. Accordion pleated bottom; inverted rectangular frame. Brass plunger button closure; single short strap of matching fabric. Gray leather lining with black fabric trim; three pockets. Oval shaped mirror backed in gray leather. Designer stamp: Nettie Rosenstein Stamp on interior: Made in Florence / -Italy- Measurements: 20cm L, 17.5cm H, 5.5cm W
Date: 1955/1975
Creator: Rosenstein, Nettie
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Leather bag

Description: Handbag of tan crackle-design suede decorated with black, red, pink, blue, light blue, and metallic silver shiny plastic studs in the shape of a butterfly. Double bracelet style, paddled circular handles with brass circular studs. Thick lace stitching on either side seam; bottom has hard elliptical shape so handbag stands up; zipper closure. Lined in off-white jacquard with "Le Silla" design; zipper pocket. Designer label: Le Silla / Made in Italy Measurements: Width: 9 1/2" Height: 9 1/2" with… more
Date: 1990/1999
Creator: Le Silla
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Handbag

Description: Clutch handbag of brown reptile skin piped in brown leather with brown leather inverted frame. Tuck-able shoulder strap of brown leather. Flip clip closure of brass with 2 1/4" arched release covered in matching reptile skin trimmed in brass. Interior lined in black leather with one zippered pocket. Stored in Gucci dust bag of white cotton flannel. Designer's plate: Barbara / Bolan / Made in Italy Measurements: 22cm L, 16cm H (without strap), 5cm W
Date: 1970/1979
Creator: Bolan, Barbara
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Skirt suit

Description: Skirt suit of black wool. A) Jacket. Turndown collar with five gold tone buttons center front. Two mock pockets with gold tone buckles. Bracelet length sleeves with inserted tab trim. Label: "Knits by Thayer / Made in Italy" Content: "Wool 100% - Size 10 / Made in Italy" Attached paper tag: Knits by Thayer for Virginia Graham B) Skirt. Knee-length, side zipper, slightly gathered at waist. Unlined.
Date: 1965/1969
Creator: Thayer
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Sandals

Description: Women's beige leather sandal with heel with designer's marks on each sole. Beige and white leather insole with beige leather making a "piping" around entire shoe with 4 very thin beige leather straps, interwoven at toe line and 2 other very thin beige leather straps that combine into 1 strap that attach to another very thing beige leather strap by a small gold buckle. Designer's label: Martini Osvaldo made in Italy Measurements: Length: 24 1/2 cm Width: 8 cm Height: 9 cm Heel: 8 cm / 3 in.
Date: 1970/1979
Creator: Osvaldo, Martini
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Mod shoes

Description: Pair of woman's shoes of dull yellow/beige patent leather. Designed with square toes, the shoes have a large black patent leather bow across vamp, with oval brass buckle. The 2" high heels taper slightly to base, and are covered in black patent leather. Stamped inside each shoe: "Magli / Bologna / Made in Italy" Stamped inside shoe: "Z 293 78" Stamped on sole: "Made in Italy"; "7 / 1/2 / M" Measurements: L: 24 cm. W: 7 cm. H: 11 cm. Heel: 5 cm, 2 inches
Date: 1965/1975
Creator: Bruno Magli
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Shoes

Description: Pair of pumps of textured tan suede. The shoes are designed with a rounded toe, the uppers of a textured suede with the appearance of ostrich. Around edge of upper is thin stitched edge of golden tan leather. Stacked brown heel tapers to base. Stamped inside: "Amalfi / by / Rangoni / Made in Italy"; "Campi" Measurements: Length: 25 cm Width: 7.5cm Height: 11.5cm Heel: 6.5cm (2 1/2") high on axis w/cap
Date: 1970/1979
Creator: Rangoni
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Leather shoes

Description: Pair of shoes of polished beige leather. Designed in a modified Oxford style, the shoes have a rounded toe, and rows of decorative holes punched across vamp and around edge of upper, between brown stitching. A strap crosses at ankle to secure shoes to wearer's foot. High stacked heel of dark brown tapers slightly to base. Partly illegible stamp on underside of shoe, includes "Made in Italy". Measurements: Length: 22 cm. Width: 7 cm. Height: 14 cm. Heel: 9 cm.
Date: 1955/1975
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design
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