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Suede handbag

Description: Cutch style purse of black suede. Side bracelet handle of black plastic. Zipper closure with beaded chain pull trimmed with a silver bead. Lining of black synthetic with two slip pockets. No labels or marking. Measurements: Width: 9" Height: 6 3/4" without handle Depth: 1/8"
Date: 1930/1939
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Suede shoes

Description: Pumps of burgundy suede trimmed with swirls of tan snakeskin. Sculptural high heel; round toes with peekaboo toes; high vamp; leather soles. Measurements: Length 21cm Width 7.5cm Height 13.5cm Heel 7cm / 2.75in
Date: 1935/1939
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Summer cape

Description: Summer cape of white cotton pique. Shawl collar extends to hem. Two white silk frogs at neckline for front closure. About waist length. Unlined; padded shoulders.
Date: 1936
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Sunbonnet

Description: Sunbonnet of natural cotton printed with pattern of cowboy boots and lassos in mauve and dark blue.
Date: 1930/1939
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Tapestry purse

Description: Purse of black tapestry with multicolor floral design. Rectangular, gold metal frame in rose motif and plunger type closure. Double chain handle; rose colored silk lining. Small coin purse of light blue silk inside handbag with semicircular frame and twist ball closure. Measurements: 25 cm from top of clasp to bottom of bag; 21 cm across the widest part of the bag.
Date: 1930/1939
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Tea gown

Description: Tea gown of purple panne velvet with crepe midriff band and sash. Skirt flared in back with triangular gores, ending in small train. Neckline deep V and gathered under bust above midriff band. Padded shoulders, sleeves long and narrow at wrist, but wide at shoulder with folded effect for added interest. Skirt slashed in front. attached scarf Size 12 Retailer's label: "Neiman Marcus Co."
Date: 1938/1939
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Teagown

Description: Teagown of ivory silk velvet. Floor length with bias cut skirt and train. Long batwing sleeves are fitted at wrists and close with four self-covered buttons and loops. Center back closure of self-covered buttons and loops.
Date: 1934/1935
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Tooled leather purse

Description: Structured purse in oval shape of tan tooled leather with floral pattern. Double corded leather knotted handle (one end detached). Tab closure with turn-lock (detached). Lined in green; mirror sewn into lid; three-part patch pocket. No labels. Measurements: Width: 6 3/4" Height: 4 1/2" without handle Height: 8 1/2" with handle Depth: 7"
Date: 1930/1970
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Turban-inspired hat

Description: Turban inspired hat of burgundy velvet with standup pleated pouf in front. One hatpin wit small black head. Elastic strap for securing hat to head. Unlined.
Date: 1939
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Velvet clutch

Description: Clutch of black velvet with silver foil thread detailed design with flower in center. Rectangular shape; flap closure with hidden snap. Lined in black silk with two slip pockets. No labels. Measurements: 20cm x 12.5 cm
Date: 1935/1945
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Velvet evening dress

Description: Evening ress of white textured velvet; Idlewild ball gown; copied from a dress by Madeleine Vionnet; tiny silver beads around neckline and armholes; sleeveless; bias cut; wrap style bodice in front and back; empire waistline; flared skirt; full-length; low V neckline in front and back.
Date: 1934
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Wedding ensemble

Description: (a) Wedding dress of off-white lace; floor length; train; round neckline; eight pairs of snaps and one hook and eye at left side seam; Juliet sleeve; six sets of snaps at sleeve cuffs; fitted bodice; full skirt. (b) Slip of off-white silk satin; train; rounded neckline; thin straps. (c) Oversized bow of off-white silk; four loops; cinched at middle with green string. (d) Veil. Tulle, flowers. In very poor condition, replica would need to be made for display.
Date: 1930/1935
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Wedding shoes

Description: Slingback pumps of off-white silk. rounded toe; small heel; beige lace detail on toes. Decorative buckle on straps. Match wedding dress (2004.014.044). Left Shoe: 235 Volk / Dallas Right Shoe: 235 Volk/ Dallas Measurements: L: 21 cm W: 7 cm H: 9 cm Heel: 6.5 cm / 2.5 in.
Date: 1930/1935
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Western-style suit

Description: Man's western style "cowboy" cream color two piece suit of cotton twill with green and purple embroidery of flowers, scrolls and butterflies.
Date: 1936
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Whitework handkerchief

Description: Ladies' handkerchief. Square of pinkish off-white fabric. Decorated with pulled-thread work creating openwork lines radiating from corners and with small white work embroidered flowers and dots. No labels or signatures. Approx. 10 1/4" square.
Date: 1930/1965
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Wood and leather clogs

Description: Beach clogs of painted wood, and red and yellow leather. The thick wooden soles are painted in a marbled pattern of greens and yellows on red ground. The toe-box is formed of two wide crossed leather straps, one red, the other yellow, each affixed to the sole by large-headed nails/tacks. The heels have red silk cord which is threaded through hole passing through the sole and tied around wearer's ankles. The modified French heels are painted to match the rest of the soles. Measurements: Length … more
Date: 1938
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Wooden bead purse

Description: Handbag in octagonal shape of black wooden beads in cubed, cylindrical, and circular shapes. Single handle. Zipper closure with beaded chain and spherical silver bead decorative zipper pull. Lined in blue faille fabric with one slip pocket. Includes mirror backed in blue leather; measures 2 1/2" x 3". Label on inside pocket: Made in / Czechoslovakia Measurements: Width: 6 1/4" Height: 6 1/4" without handle Height: 9" with handle Depth: 1"
Date: 1930/1939
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Yachting ensemble

Description: Yachting costume of blue and white cotton; three pieces: a) Jacket of blue cotton with white lining, no closure. b) Blouse of white cotton with asymmetrical red stripe from left shoulder to right hip, v-neck, star and stripe accents on red stripe. c) Culottes of blue cotton. Street length. Flapped opening is trimmed with three nonfunctioning brass buttons on each side of flap with closure of hook & eyes and snaps. Button pinned to tag of gold, stamped with braiding and anchor motif.
Date: 1934/1935
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design
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