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Hat

Description: Hat of white straw. The low, domed crown is of finely woven white straw, encircled around the base with a wide band of red velvet ribbon, trimmed with gold braid along top edge. At the back, left side, the ribbon has an extended trailing end. At the front, the gold braid runs down the velvet ribbon in two strands, and crosses the brim to attach to a red velvet heart shape which is embellished with borders of pearls and braid, and a central heart shape made of gold bullion braid. The brim of… more
Date: 1947
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Cloche Hat

Description: Cloche-style hat of tan straw cloth with pear green velvet ribbon around crown and bows on back. Unlined with pear green grosgrain inner hatband. Retailer's label on inside hatband: "Millinery Salon / Pfeifers / of Arkansas"
Date: 1947
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Sling-Back Pumps

Description: Pair of sling-back pumps of black calf leather. Shoes have a narrow platform and are open toe. Rounded throat on vamp, which is decorated with applied oval detailing in 3 layers. Center layer of black grosgrain, upper and lower layers of black leather. Oval cut-out in center of detail. Ankle-strap fastens with small rectangular black metal buckles. 3" black-lacquered French set-under heel similar to a spike form. Handwritten in side of each shoe: "6 1/2 B / r28514 / 1510-6BF" Stamped inside bo… more
Date: 1947/1949
Creator: Palter DeLiso Inc.
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Calotte Hat

Description: Calotte style of off white felt with two bands that over-cross twice. Narrow upturned brim. Crown is covered in brown net which goes under hat bands to become veil in front. Hatpins with triangular heads of matching felt attach veil to hat. Spray of brown coque feathers as trim on right. Red grosgrain ribbon inner hatband. Hatpin with white pearl head attached to designer's label on inside hatband. Unlined. Stamp on inside crown illegible. Designer's label on inside hatband: "Chandra"
Date: 1947
Creator: Chanda, Michael Roy
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Dress

Description: Evening dress of silk crepe for summer. The full-length dress has an A-line skirt of cocoa brown silk crepe and attached belt with pendant strap at front left. The bodice is of cream silk crepe printed with a "trompe l'oeil" ribbon motif below the rounded neckline. Darts at sides. Long, bat-wing style tapered sleeves. Center-back snap closure. Unlined. Designer's label: "Adrian / Original"
Date: 1947
Creator: Adrian, 1903-1959
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Ensemble - Cape Coat and Dress

Description: Two-piece wool tweed cape/coat street ensemble. a) Cape coat of wool tweed in three shades of plum. Long, single-breasted coat with cape attached at shoulders. Four button closure with alternating bound buttonholes and supplemented with two hook & eyes. Two small double welt pockets on yoke and two larger double welt pockets at waistline. Coat dress portion is tailored at waistline with 3/4 length sleeves. Small turndown collar. Lined in rust brown colored silk faille. Designer's label at insid… more
Date: 1947
Creator: Adrian, 1903-1959
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Skirt Suit

Description: Skirt suit of black silk faille. The two-piece skirt consists of a jacket and skirt. The jacket is of mid-hip length, with shawl collar, long sleeves, and center-front opening which secures with three circular buttons covered with black faille and embroidered with a stylized "M" or Scorpio symbol. At upper front collarbone area are two applied strips of black faille which form "tabs", and there are similar sewn-in patches of same. Front hip pocket, and another "tab" on other hip. The skirt i… more
Date: 1947
Creator: Adrian, 1903-1959
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Skirt Suit

Description: Navy daytime tailored two-piece suit in British Samek wool. a) Suit jacket of navy British Samek wool. Center front opening with three circular, blue plastic buttons; welted buttonholes button suit jacket. Padded shoulders. Two patch pockets. Notched collar with squared shoulder yoke with matching button attached to square insert. Lined in eggplant crepe. Designer's label at inside back neckline: "Adrian / in / British Samek Material" Tag above designer's label: "A. Herod, Sr." b) Slim straigh… more
Date: 1947
Creator: Adrian, 1903-1959
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Skirt Suit

Description: Woman's suit of brown wool gabardine. a) Single breasted, jacket with rectangle motif carried throughout. Convertible collar with 3" points, and one under collar stop 2" from CF as shoulder yoke extends in a 2" wide rectangle parallel to collar edge. Shoulder yoke also extends to self-face the jacket, creating a 1"x 3" rectangle on the underside of the first bound button hold and button. There are 4 brown buttons with three narrow bound button holes, the second button falling at bottom of recta… more
Date: 1947/1948
Creator: Adrian, 1903-1959
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Skirt Suit

Description: Woman's skirt suit of grey-black twill wool with blue and creme yellow pinstripe. a) Jacket has flat pointed collar with a rectangular insert yoke panel trimmed with four teal, olive and brown mottled plastic buttons. Center front opening with three same buttons and bound button holes. Bodice has 3 faux pocket flaps on right, increasing in size like a step pyramid. Long, one-piece set in sleeves sleeves with two elbow darts on both arms. Right arm has two rectangular, decorative fabric panels o… more
Date: 1947/1948
Creator: Adrian, 1903-1959
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Skirt Suit

Description: Skirt suit of black English gabardine. a) Jacket with parallel rows of scalloped seam details which angle from the center front neck and shoulders to the side seam to meet the back scalloped seams. Convertible collar. Long, two-piece sleeves with scallop seam detail from wrist to shoulder; underarm shaped with dart. Center front opening with three self covered buttons with bound buttonholes. Lined in black textured silk. Designer's label at inside, right front buttonhole extension: "Adrian / Or… more
Date: 1947
Creator: Adrian, 1903-1959
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Oxford shoes

Description: Ladies brown stamped leather lace-up oxford shoes. Low knock-on heel, rounded toe cap. Round cord laces. Designer stamp: "Christian Dior / New York/Paris "
Date: 1947/1957
Creator: Dior, Christian
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Barrel-line jacket

Description: Barrel-line jacket of tan wool. Hip length with long sleeves, two angled slit pockets at hips. Center front opening with three circular self-covered buttons and bound buttonholes. Notched shawl collar. Lower front cut away diagonally. Flaps at upper breast on either side simulating pocket flaps, nonfunctional. Lined in black silk. Designer's Label: "Balenciaga / 10, Avenue George V. Paris" Written on inside right hem in ink: "DAM (?) 1019"
Date: 1947
Creator: Balenciaga, Cristobal, 1895-1972
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Day ensemble

Description: Daytime ensemble of brown silk faille: A) Dress. Below-knee length. Dress has princess seaming to create fitted bodice, with wide, overlapped V-neckline. Bodice has boned under structure. 3/4" shoulder straps and straight skirt. 1" belt of self fabric from front darts to center back; closes with hook & loops. Center back zipper with hook & eye. Unlined. B) Cropped jacket with pleated in front and back to a 3" waistband. Closure of three openwork, brass buttons, 1/2" wide, and bound buttonhole… more
Date: 1947/1957
Creator: Dior, Christian
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Convertible dress

Description: Sundress of magenta chambray cotton. Bodice is boned with halter top style straps and two tucks at center front. Two triangular panels at sides of waist with arm slits drape over shoulders to form a cape. Below knee length. Center back zipper closure. Designer Label: "designed by / Carolyn Schnurer / for you" Retailer Label: "Berger's Casual Shop / Buffalo"
Date: 1947
Creator: Schnurer, Carolyn
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design
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Envelope for McCall's Pattern #7155

Description: McCall's pattern 7155 to make a skirt suit with draped neckline, peplum, narrow skirt, and shoulder pads, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1947/1949
Creator: McCall's Pattern Company
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design
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Envelope for New York Pattern Company #582

Description: New York Pattern Company pattern 582 to make a blouse with a variety of collars and necklines, with gathered front shoulders dropping to form cap sleeves, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1947/1950
Creator: New York Pattern Company
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design
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Envelope for Simplicity Pattern #2161

Description: Simplicity pattern 2161 to make a house or work dress with front button opening, patch pockets, and various necklines including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1947
Creator: Simplicity Pattern Company
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design
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Envelope for Simplicity Pattern #2087

Description: Simplicity pattern 2087 to make a dress with bodice and sleeve cut in one piece and gathered, skirt gathered into waistband and released at sides, and high neckline, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1947
Creator: Simplicity Pattern Company
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design
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Envelope for Vogue Couturier Design Pattern #389

Description: Vogue Couturier Design pattern 389 to make a three-piece suit with fitted jacket-blouse, wide lapels, one-piece long sleeves, and silhouette reminiscent of "The New Look," including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1947/1949
Creator: Vogue Pattern
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Gloves

Description: Pair of gloves of white cotton; pull-on; wrist length; 2 bows on back. Designer Label: Christian Dior / Sea Island / 100% lavable [Fr - En: washable] Retailer Label: Neiman Marcus / 100% Cotton / Made in France Size Label: 7 1/2 Length: 20cm; Width: 12cm
Date: 1947/1955
Creator: Christian Dior (Firm)
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design
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