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Fur coat

Description: Coat of leopard skin. Street-length, with long sleeves. Center front opening with one hook and loop closure. Belt attaches to two jet bead buttons on right side. Notched lapel collar. Cuffs and hem of dark brown/black mink. Hem has long triangular darts of mink pointing up into body of coat. Fully lined in brown satin. No labels in garment.
Date: 1955/1965
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Maternity ensemble

Description: Maternity ensemble of bright royal blue silk faille: A) Top with scoop neckline and large tiered petals of self-fabric. Sleeveless with petals forming cap sleeves. A-line; falls to hips. Vertical double welt pockets at sides. Unlined. Designer's label at inside back collar: "Page Boy / Dallas" Tag at center back hemline: "Lot / Size 10" B) Kangaroo style straight skirt with U-opening at center-front which ties at waist sides and one from below to accommodate pregnancy. Two darts at back; fa… more
Date: 1955/1965
Creator: Page Boy Maternity
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Maternity dress

Description: Maternity dress of dark blue and brown hounds-tooth blend(?). Tea or street length; short sleeves; Peter Pan collar. Closure of three self-covered buttons at front yoke. No waist; front and back of dress with narrow pleats which fall from yoke; side panels are not pleated. At each side of bust is a bow of self. Unlined, with small bra strap/snaps. Designer's label: Page Boy / Dallas
Date: 1955/1975
Creator: Page Boy Maternity
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Maternity ensemble

Description: Maternity ensemble of powder blue tape lace in a filigree pattern over white rayon faille: A) Top is sleeveless with wide, scoop neckline and moat collar; buttons down front with self-fabric covered buttons; vertical bust darts from collar; A-line; measures 25inches from shoulder seam. B) Kangaroo skirt of self is straight and falls to below knee-length. Open U-shape at center-front with ties at sides, and one from below, to accommodate pregnant belly. Two darts at back; 2 inch slit at cen… more
Date: 1955/1965
Creator: Page Boy Maternity
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Girl's dress

Description: Girl's float dress of black velveteen. White linen collar on collar band with notch at center front. Dress gathers at square yoke. Long straight sleeves with cuff of white linen. Three decorative pocket flaps with button. Closure of three white round plastic buttons at center back of yoke; unlined.
Date: 1955
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Maternity blouse

Description: Maternity blouse of gray mélange wool jersey. Bateau neckline with detachable knitted collar in gold, gray and ivory. Center front opening of four self-covered buttons with bow of matching fabric at base of opening. Elbow-length sleeves with closure of two self-covered buttons. Angled welt pockets at sides. Lined in black cotton. Designer's label: Page Boy / Dallas Retailer's label: Marshall Field & Company / Maternity Shop
Date: 1955/1965
Creator: Page Boy Maternity
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Breton Hat

Description: Breton hat of blue fur felt. The domed crown is encircled by a wide band of blue grosgrain ribbon with large bow at back. The wide brim curves up and out around the crown, and is lined in the same fur. The crown is unlined, with a blue grosgrain ribbon inner hatband. Body manufacturer's stamp inside crown: "Imported Body / Milady / Made in the United Kingdom" Retailer's label inside: "Neiman-Marcus"
Date: 1955/1959
Creator: Milady
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Breton Hat

Description: Breton hat of deep red fur felt. The cylindrical crown is flattened at top, and is encircled at the base by a wide band of horizontally pleated peau de soie silk satin. The wide brim is curved out and up around the crown, and is lined/faced with same fur, while the part of the brim facing the crown is faced with deep red fabric. The crown is unlined, with an inner deep red grosgrain ribbon hatband. Designer's label inside: "Styled by / Coralie" Stamp inside crown of the maker of the felt bo… more
Date: 1955/1959
Creator: Coralie
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Hat

Description: Hat of light-colored straw. Domed crown is surmounted by small sphere of woven straw, and is canted back slightly. Around the base of the crown is a wide band of two layers of white grosgrain ribbon which have extending ends at side. The "snap brim" is slanted downwards at front, but turned up at sides and back. The hat is lined in a fine golden/yellow mesh, and has an inner white grosgrain ribbon hatband at base of crown. Maker's label sewn to inner hatband: "Emme Inc / New York" Retailer… more
Date: 1955/1959
Creator: Emme, Inc.
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Calotte

Description: Hat of very pale green felt and beading. The hat is styled as a calotte (also spelled "calot"), with slightly shaped crown embellished with scattered transparent gray beads, pearl beads, and rhinestones. Unlined. Inner hatband of black grosgrain ribbon. Label sewn to inner hatband: "Henrys / Dallas Henrys has been identified alternately as maker or retailer.
Date: 1955/1959
Creator: Henry's
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Hat

Description: Hat of natural straw. The low, domed crown is encircled by a green velvet ribbon, and enhanced with artificial flowers in yellow, coral, and peach. The oval brim is set off-center, and "waved at one side to creat an undulating effect. Unlined, with a pale green inner grosgrain ribbon hatband. Designer's label: "Henrys / Dallas"
Date: 1955/1959
Creator: Henry's
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Hat

Description: Hat of flowers. The low, domed crown of stiffened white net is covered with green fabric and completely covered in large artificial flowers in shades of pinks and reds, with scattered green vinyl leaves. The hat is lined in white lace, and has a double inner hatband of black and of a silvery gold metallic rickrack. Label inside: "Henrys / Dallas". Henrys has alternately been identified as a hat maker and as a retailer.
Date: 1955/1959
Creator: Henry's
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design
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Envelope for Simplicity Pattern #4960

Description: Simplicity pattern 4960 to make a one-piece tailored dress with front button closure, convertible collar, sleeve variations, and flared skirt, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1955
Creator: Simplicity Pattern Company
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design
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Envelope for Simplicity Pattern #1330

Description: Simplicity pattern 1330 to make a girl's jumper, blouse, and skirt, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1955
Creator: Simplicity Pattern Company
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design
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Envelope for McCall's Pattern #3504

Description: Envelope for a McCall's pattern to make a woman's or misses' dress for half sizes with surplus/wrapped neckline, full skirt and belt, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1955
Creator: McCall's Pattern Company
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design
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Envelope for McCall's Pattern #3168

Description: Envelope for a McCall's pattern to make a misses' skirt, waist size 24, with full A-line skirt and waist and pocket details, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1955
Creator: McCall's Pattern Company
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design
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Envelope for Simplicity Pattern #4961

Description: Simplicity pattern 4961 to make a one-piece dress and petticoat with kimono sleeves, gathered bodice, pleated skirt, and cuff detail, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1955
Creator: Simplicity Pattern Company
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design
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Envelope for Vogue Pattern #6159

Description: Vogue pattern 6159 to make a jacket, skirt, blouse, and pants, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1955/1965
Creator: Vogue Pattern
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design
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Envelope for Advance Pattern #8395

Description: Advance pattern to make a misses' and womens' shirtwaist dress, street length with short sleeves, center front button closure and contour belt including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1955/1959
Creator: Advance Pattern Co., Inc.
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Ensemble

Description: Ensemble. A) Coat of black silk. Rounded neckline. No collar. Single large circular button covered in self. Mid-length sleeves. Lined in large black on white floral print. Designer's label "Helena Barbiere / Original", located on edge of zipper inside, below waist. B) Dress made of the same material used as the lining of the coat. Mid-calf length. Sleeveless. Deep v-neckline in back. Attached self sash in front with two tiers of fabric at center back, covering closure. "Frances / Heffernan… more
Date: 1955
Creator: Barbieri, Helena, 1908-1997
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Coat

Description: Coat of black felted cashmere with blond mink fur collar and cuffs. Double breasted closure with six black braided buttons. Two side seam pockets. Mid-length. Lined with black silk crepe. Labels: National Recovery Board/Ladies Garment Workers/AFL-CIO label Fabric manufacturer's label: "Forstman" Maker's Label: "L and D / New York"
Date: 1955/1960
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design
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