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Hat

Description: Hat of beige straw. The low, slightly domed crown is of woven medium beige straw. Around the crown is wrapped a wide horizontally pleated/ruched band of cream organza, secured at one side with a large "pin" wrapped in yellow grosgrain. From the pin hang two circular metal charms, each with rhinestone border and each with a relief depicting a woman in wide, standing, lace collar. The moderate width brim is of the same woven straw, set slightly off-center so that there is more brim at front and s… more
Date: 1950/1959
Creator: Alfreda Hats (New York, New York)
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Skirt Suit

Description: Two-piece gray faille moire wool and nylon suit. Jacket is long, with wide notched collar, is double breasted, has bound button holes, and buttons below waist. It has a sculptural double-breasted front panel, that maintains a vertical linear center front, rounded shape visually flanks stomach area. The skirt is straight; slightly below knee length.
Date: 1950
Creator: Balenciaga, Cristobal, 1895-1972
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Hat

Description: Hat of burgundy/brown plush/felt. High, domed crown with wide ribbed brownish hatband encircling crown, the top edge of the band with decorative stitching in thread that changes color as it progresses along the hat. Narrow brim turned up sharply, with similar brown band and stitching on facing. At back of hat is a flat bow of same ribbon and stitching, with vertical band that connects hatband with underside of brim. Unlined. Blue grosgrain ribbon hatband with rows of stitching. Designer's lab… more
Date: 1950/1970
Creator: Bury, Lee
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Hat

Description: Hat of coral and yellow, and brown silk and green plush. High, domed crown is wrapped in layered silk band of pieced coral, yellow, and brown. At back is band of green plush wrapped around silk and tied, with "tails". Narrow brim of green plush curves downwards. Unlined, with inner green grosgrain ribbon hatband. Designer's label inside: "Originals by / Lee Bury / of Dallas" With octagonal white hatbox.
Date: 1950/1970
Creator: Bury, Lee
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Wool hat

Description: Hat in modified calotte style of brown velour felt. Calotte-shaped crown with downward brim that varies in width from 3 inches center front to 3/4 inches in center back. One inch wide self hatband. Hatband and brim edge laced with light brown and beige angora yarn. Headband of brown grosgrain; unlined. Label: Originals by / Lee Bury / of Dallas
Date: 1950/1959
Creator: Bury, Lee
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Straw hat

Description: Hat of muted violet straw. Styled somewhat as a sailor hat, the 2 1/2" conical crown is flattened at top and has slightly sloping sides. Encircling the base of the crown is a 3/4" wide hatband of twisted muted cerise pink and purple velvet ribbons. At front of crown is a cluster of four velvet roses, two violet, two cerise with green leaves. Mounted above the roses is a violet velvet wrapped stand-up ornament with small bow at top, slightly to left of center front crown. The 4" wide flat brim h… more
Date: 1950/1959
Creator: Cahn, Bernie A.
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Bagonghi handbag

Description: Bagonghi style handbag of navy blue fabric decorated on the front and back in blue soprarizzo velvet pocket designs with white velvet belt buckles; front right “pocket” has gold-tone signature “R” in belt form. Rectangular inverted frame covered in fabric matching body of bag. Gold-tone plunger-style closure. Bound handle of matching fabric with gold-tone clips and chain links. Inner compartment of blue leather has zippered pocket and two patch pockets. One pocket contains plastic tortoiseshell… more
Date: 1950/1959
Creator: Camerino, Giuliana Coen
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

"Toga" ensemble

Description: Day ensemble. a) Cape of light brown wool. Openings at sides for arms, long strips of self at center front. Mostly unlined, except for near shoulders in navy and white polka-dotted silk. b) Blouse of black jersey with dotted silk scarf and cuffs. Long sleeves. Surplice construction with wrap secured at neckline with covered button. Side zipper closure. Unlined. c) Skirt of black jersey, mid-calf length, front center tacked to create small gather.
Date: 1950
Creator: Cashin, Bonnie
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Dress

Description: Impressionist dress of green, purple, blue print rayon; scoop neckline; sleeveless; horizontal tucks across bodice; straight knee-length skirt has tucks into waistline and box pleats on back; CB zipper. Two labels: Ceil Chapman label inside, back, near waist, and Neiman-Marcus store label back, at neck, near zipper.
Date: 1950/1955
Creator: Chapman, Ceil
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Gloves

Description: Pair of gloves of cream/beige cotton; pull-on; bevelled edges; wrist length. Length: 21cm; Width: 10cm Designer Label: Christian Dior / Sea Island / 100% lavable [FR-EN: washable] Retailer Label: Neiman Marcus / 100% cotton / Made in France Size Label: 7.5
Date: 1950/1959
Creator: Christian Dior (Firm)
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Gloves

Description: Pair of gloves of cotton; plain; white; pull-on; above wrist length; left and right sides of wrist are bevelled. Retailer Label: Neiman Marcus / 100% Cotton / Made in France Designer Label: Christian Dior / Sea Island / 100% lavable [Fr - En: 100% washable] Size Label: 7 1/2 Length: 24cm; Width: 12cm
Date: 1950/1959
Creator: Christian Dior (Firm)
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Box handbag

Description: Wooden box purse with white vinyl loop handles secured with brass/gold plated studs. Front of box with painted design of seven various colored birds on a branch. Titled in painting: "for the birds . . . ". Signed in painting: "ec / [copyright symbol]". Hinged lid painted with single bird on a branch. Interior of box with evidence of now missing oval mirror.
Date: 1950/1959
Creator: Collins, Enid
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Box handbag

Description: Box handbag of blond colored wood with hand-painted green turtle design accented with green teardrop beads and white flower beads. Two green starbursts painted in top corners of lid; titled "poki" at bottom right and "ec" designer initial and copyright symbol at bottom left. Brass hinged lid with gold ball flip clip closure; single white arched handle with gold tips. Interior top contains mirror; unfinished wood on interior. Designer's stamp inside reads: "Copyright / Enid Collins" Measuremen… more
Date: 1950/1959
Creator: Collins, Enid
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Flowerpot handbag

Description: Handbag of ivory leather covered in ivory and green woven fabric with front in flower basket motif in beads with painted green background and three brass bee details. Title "flower basket" at right side of handbag and designer initials "ec" and copyright symbol on left side. Beading in predominantly orange, green, yellow, and white. Back leather strap detail runs down center back with five gold studs; folds across top forming strap to turn lock closure. Double leather handles. Top and bottom of… more
Date: 1950/1959
Creator: Collins, Enid
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Hummingbird handbag

Description: Wooden box purse hand-painted on lid with a view of two hummingbirds in green, white, red, and black, feeding off of trumpet vine flowers in red/orange with green leaves; all outlined in black. Titled "Humdingers" and labeled "Bristow" with "ec" initials in lower left hand corner. Brass hinged lid with black leather strap and twist lock closure. Arched white vinyl handle with brass caps. Inside of box with mounted circular mirror. Inner label: "Enid Collins' / Original Box / Bag by / Collins / … more
Date: 1950/1959
Creator: Collins, Enid
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Bucket hat

Description: Bucket style hat of black panne velvet. High, cylindrical crown with 1" wide black velvet ribbon hatband and bow at right with spray of black feathers extending from bow. The brim extends down at a sharp angle. Unlined; black grosgrain ribbon headband. Designer's label: Styled by / Coralie Stamped inside crown: Fléchete / Body Made in France
Date: 1950/1955
Creator: Coralie
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Floral print dress

Description: 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"
Date: 1950
Creator: Cotillion Originals
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Leather gloves

Description: Pair of gloves of leather; light beige; wrist length. Designer Label: Daureine Reg. Made Expressly for Neiman-Marcus / Dallas / Washable Designer Label: Daureine Guibert Freres / "Haute Couture" Size Label: 6 1/2 / Demi Broad / French Cut
Date: 1950/1955
Creator: Daureine
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Light brown jacket

Description: Jacket of light brown wool tweed. Four buttons down center front, buttons at cuffs, two front pockets; appliqued fabric bars sewn between buttons at front. Lined in peach silk. Designer's label at inside right: "London Paris / Davidow / New York" Retailer's label inside at back collar: "Neiman-Marcus / Sports Shop". Patent label at inside right: "U.S. Patent No. / 2,318,295" Coat and Suit Industry National Recovery Board label at inside right: "315074".
Date: 1950
Creator: Davidow
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Heels

Description: Pair of ladies' red leather Mary Jane style pumps. Designed with rounded toes and closed by a low and thin Mary Jane strap and buckle just above the vamp. Sole of natural black leather with black wooden heel. Medium-height broad heel with a slight curve at the back, broadening to align with the heel seat and a slightly concave straight front, similar to a Cuban heel. Stamped on the shank inside left shoe in gilt: "Neiman-Marcus" Stamped on the shank inside right shoe in gilt: "Best shoes you … more
Date: 1950
Creator: Delman, Herman
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Cocktail Dress

Description: Cocktail dress of dark navy blue silk satin. Strapless with fitted bodice. Open pleats over bust with mock bow and attached 14'' wide stole lined with silk organza which drapes over right shoulder and down back. Straight skirt with small inverted pleats at each hip bone, 23 1/2'' long from waist. Center back 24'' zipper closing with hook and eye at top and waist line. French netting, boned bustier with black grosgrain ribbon and hook & eye closure on inside. Skirt is lined to hip front and back… more
Date: 1950
Creator: Dior, Christian
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Pillbox Hat

Description: Pillbox hat of cream satin. The slightly domed crown of the hat is of cream satin, inset within a thick ring of the same fabric which forms the sides of the crown. Applied to the sides of the crown are black velvet ribbon semi-bows which form "T" shapes, set alternately upright and inverted. The hat is lined in golden tan fabric, and has a white grosgrain ribbon inner hatband around the inside base of the crown. Maker's label sewn to inner hatband: "Christian Dior New York Inc.". Retailer's… more
Date: 1950
Creator: Dior, Christian
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Hat

Description: Pillbox hat of woven green ribbon-like paper. Low, slightly "dimpled"crown and formed of woven green paper ribbon in various widths. Lower edge is turned up and folded over. At back is a flat bow of same material. Unlined with pale green grosgrain ribbon headband. Attached at sides are small plastic combs to secure hat to wearer's head. Designer's label inside at back: "Sue Dooley / Dallas" Measurements: 16.5 cm. front to back; 15 cm. side to side; 6 cm. from top of crown to base.
Date: 1950/1959
Creator: Dooley, Sue
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Hat

Description: Pillbox hat of brown woven ribbon-like paper with a lustrous finish. The shallow cylindrical crown is slightly concave at top, and has a slightly undulating lower edge. Lined with a printed fabric with Asian-style scene of bamboo and birds. Headband of tan/beige grosgrain ribbon with gold rickrack. Attached at each side at inner edge is a small plastic comb to secure hat to wearer's head. Designer's label inside at back: "Sue Dooley / Dallas" Measurements: 18 cm. front to back; 16.5 cm. side t… more
Date: 1950/1959
Creator: Dooley, Sue
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design
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