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Skirt Suit

Description: Skirt suit of navy blue wool twill consisting of: A) Hip-length jacket with full length tailored sleeves. Collarless neckline which raises 3/4". Single breasted with 3 tortoise buttons and slim bound button holes. Bib-shaped yoke insert with two almost vertical faux pocket flaps. Mid-arm design seams comes to inner top of lower hacking pocket flaps. Hacking pockets have vertical and slim bound buttons holes with one tortoise button for right flap and one turquoise button for left flap. Back i… more
Date: 1945/1949
Creator: Adrian, 1903-1959
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Hat

Description: Hat of navy blue silk faille. Small brimless hat, formed with a very low domed crown. Lined in off-white organza(?), with deep edge of the faille extending up into the underside of the crown. With two small plastic combs to help secure it to wearer's head. No labels.
Date: 1945
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Hat

Description: Hat of dark pink/mauve velvet. The low, domed crown is covered with large overlapping "petal" shapes of velvet arranged like scales, and has a large velvet rose/flower form at front of the same velvet petals. Lined in black fabric, and with black grosgrain ribbon inner hatband. Retailer's label sewn to inner hatband: "Sanger Bros / Dallas Texas"; and origin/size label: "New York / Creation / 22"
Date: 1945
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Hat

Description: Dark orange velvet hat. The shaped crown is roughly square with low peak at top center, constructed of four triangular panels, creating slight "corners" at sides. No brim. Lined in black satin. Accompanied by two hatpins, the heads covered with matching velvet. Designer's label inside: "Original / Roberta Bernays"
Date: 1945
Creator: Bernays, Roberta
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Petticoat

Description: Petticoat of maroon taffeta with two tiers of 1-3/4" black horsehair braid. One inch waistband. Center back opening closed with hook & eyes. Two curved panels at hips are gathered at the hem. Unlined, with 3-1/2" band of black stiffened net at interior hem line. Combined designer/retailer label on inside seam: "Neiman-Marcus Dallas / Traina-Norell"
Date: 1945/1949
Creator: Norell, Norman, 1900-1972
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Hat

Description: Beret of ochre colored velour. Top stitched rim and circular crown. Gray grosgrain headband; lined in tan faille. New York Creations / Consumer Protection label.
Date: 1945/1955
Creator: New York Creations
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Shirt

Description: Men's Hawaiian shirt of rayon in faded blues and greens with Japanese pagoda and Mount Fuji motifs. Center front button closure; collared. Patch pocket at left breast. Label: Aloha, hand-screened originals
Date: 1945/1949
Creator: Aloha
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Fur coat

Description: Coat of leopard fur. Hip-length, long sleeves. Trimmed in black leather. Two front pockets. Center front closure of six black leather covered buttons with additional hook and loops. Notched collar. Fully lined in black satin with name embroidered on right side: "Anne Steakley". Retailer's label at center back inside neckline: "Neiman-Marcus"
Date: 1945/1970
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Shirt

Description: Emerald green shirt with red holly and blue berries. Button-down, short sleeved, waist length, convertible collar. Label: Aloha, hand-screened originals
Date: 1945/1949
Creator: Aloha
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design
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Envelope for Vogue Pattern #6352

Description: Vogue pattern 6352 to make a one-piece dress with front button closure, draped neckline, natural waist, and flared skirt. including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1945/1946
Creator: Vogue Pattern
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design
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Envelope for Vogue Pattern #6296

Description: Vogue pattern 6296 to make a blouse with long set-in sleeves, tucked front opening, side front seams, and french cuffs, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1945/1949
Creator: Vogue Pattern
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design
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Envelope for Butterick Pattern #3481

Description: Butterick pattern 3481 to make a one-piece dress with draped wrap skirt and tie at natural waist, front button closure, cap or set-in sleeves, and v-neckline, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1945
Creator: Butterick Company
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design
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Envelope for Butterick Pattern #3436

Description: Butterick pattern 3436 to make a dress with yoke and bow neckline, front button closure, short set-in sleeves, and short full collar set into pointed waistband, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1945
Creator: Butterick Company
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design
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Envelope for Hollywood Pattern #1726

Description: Hollywood pattern 1726 to make a dress with flared skirt, set-in and gathered sleeves, and high neckline, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1945/1946
Creator: Hollywood Pattern Company
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design
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Envelope for Hollywood Pattern #1972

Description: Hollywood pattern 1972 to make a dress with front yoke, notched collar, front button closure, patch pockets, and set-in long or short sleeves, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1945/1946
Creator: Hollywood Pattern Company
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design
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Envelope for Hollywood Pattern #1761

Description: Hollywood pattern 1761 to make a two-piece dress with flared skirt, long sleeves, front button closure, and no collar, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1945/1946
Creator: Hollywood Pattern Company
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design
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Envelope for Simplicity Pattern #1469

Description: Simplicity pattern 1469 to make a one-piece daytime or evening dress with sweetheart neckline, flared peplum, and short or long skirt, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1945
Creator: Simplicity Pattern Company
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design
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Envelope for McCall's Pattern #1192

Description: McCall's pattern 1192 to make a blouse with extended shoulders, back neckline closure, and suggested sequin or embroidery trim throughout, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1945
Creator: McCall's Pattern Company
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design
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Envelope for Advance Pattern #4077

Description: Advance pattern 4077 to make a dress with darted skirt, extended shoulders, long or short set-in sleeves, and various necklines, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1945/1948
Creator: Advance Pattern Company
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design
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Envelope for Vogue Pattern #6337

Description: Vogue pattern 6337 to make a blouse with front button closure with ruffle trim and set-in sleeves of varying lengths, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1945
Creator: Vogue Pattern
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design
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Envelope for McCall's Pattern #6250

Description: McCall's pattern 6250 to make a dress with front button opening, convertible collar, gathered skirt, and natural waistline, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1945/1946
Creator: McCall's Pattern Company
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design
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