Latest content added for UNT Digital Library Collection: Texas Fashion Collectionhttps://digital.library.unt.edu/explore/collections/TXFC/browse/?fq=str_year:1940&fq=str_location_country:United+States&display=brief&fq=untl_decade:1940-19492024-02-15T11:04:40-06:00UNT LibrariesThis is a custom feed for browsing UNT Digital Library Collection: Texas Fashion CollectionDraped dress2024-02-15T11:04:40-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2280597/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2280597/"><img alt="Draped dress" title="Draped dress" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2280597/small/"/></a></p><p>Two-tone lavender purple silk jersey floor length evening dress. Intricate cutting and draping of bodice with fabric at shoulders (one side lilac) gathered and crisscrossed through to natural waist to form sash ends, very long, that wrap around and tie. Skirt slightly gathered but hangs straight. Long slender sleeves and wide padded shoulders. Size 10</p>Skirt suit2023-12-14T12:37:46-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2203554/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2203554/"><img alt="Skirt suit" title="Skirt suit" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2203554/small/"/></a></p><p>Two-piece suit of tan, lightly striped, possibly synthetic material.
a) Jacket: Tailored shell with high rounded neckline. Square spread collar. Full-length set-in sleeves. The sleeves are constructed in one piece with darts at the elbows. Center front closure from the neck to hip line. Four bound buttonholes with corresponding brown tortoise shell buttons. Bound hip pockets with flaps. The jacket front is intricately pieced. Fully lined in light brown crepe.
Designer's label stitched along inside of right front opening: "Adrian / Original"
b) Skirt: Narrow knee-length skirt with knee-level kick pleat. The skirt is darted into a narrow waistband. Left side seam zipper closure from waist to hip line. Lapped closure with single hook&eye and hook&bar. Unlined with turned back hem.</p>Tweed suit2023-12-14T12:37:18-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2203512/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2203512/"><img alt="Tweed suit" title="Tweed suit" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2203512/small/"/></a></p><p>Day suit of red, green, yellow and brown wool plaid.
A) Jacket of plaid material, back sleeve, self covered buttons; lined.
Retailer Label: Titche-Goettinger / Dallas
B) Belt of self covered same plaid material; brown leather catch.</p>Day dress2023-12-14T12:35:51-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2203361/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2203361/"><img alt="Day dress" title="Day dress" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2203361/small/"/></a></p><p>Black rayon taffeta late day dress with fitted bodice and skirt of 5 tiers of knife pleats gradually widening from hips to hem where skirt becomes very full. Front opening to waist, self belt, long tapered sleeves. Small rounded white satin collar and large satin bow at high neckline. Dress may have had 6 tiers and been altered.
A: Dress
B: Belt
Size 10
PATTULLO-JO COPELAND</p>Evening dress2023-12-14T12:35:08-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2203290/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2203290/"><img alt="Evening dress" title="Evening dress" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2203290/small/"/></a></p><p>A) Evening dress of rose/pale pink/pale mauve crepe-back satin charmeuse. Inspired by Chinese Cheongsam-style garments, the dress is full-length, slim fitted, with slight standing collar fastened with hidden hook & loop. Sleeveless, the dress has front opening from throat to slightly below right shoulder, secured with three large rhinestone set circular brass(?) buttons. Very slightly raised waist with triangular "flap", open and hanging down from center front to right hip. From just below hip to center front at hem is secondary opening, with 7 buttons matching bodice. Hem slightly scalloped at front overlap corners, and at right side. Left side underarm zipper.
Combined designer's/retailer's label inside bodice: "Neiman-Marcus dallas / Maurice Rentner"
B) Tie belt of same fabric, 3/4" wide.</p>Slingback shoes2023-08-07T13:50:07-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2146363/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2146363/"><img alt="Slingback shoes" title="Slingback shoes" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2146363/small/"/></a></p><p>Black patent leather sling back pumps. Open toe. Vamp decorated with grosgrain and black sed beads in flat shape similar to bow.
Full label: "Palter De Liso Inc. / New York / Dover 18 / Size 6 1/2B"
L: 22 cm
W: 8 cm
H: 12 cm
Heel: 6.5 cm / 2.5 in.
Left Shoe: Palter DeLiso / Nover / 18 / Palter DeLiso Inc. / New York City
Right Shoe: Palter DeLiso / Nover / 18 / Palter DeLiso Inc. / New York City</p>Pumps2023-08-07T13:49:42-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2146333/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2146333/"><img alt="Pumps" title="Pumps" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2146333/small/"/></a></p><p>Opera pumps of black kid leather, squared toe, black grosgrain ribbon bow. Stitching and perforated decoration around throat and top line. Leather sole, French heel 2" high.
Delmanette by Delman N.Y. Paris. N.M.
L: 23 cm
W: 7.5 cm
H: 12 cm
Heel: 5 cm / 2 in.
Left Shoe: Neiman-Marcus Co. / Dallas
Right Shoe: Delmanette / Styled by Delman / New York-Paris</p>Beach clogs2023-08-07T13:49:29-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2146311/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2146311/"><img alt="Beach clogs" title="Beach clogs" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2146311/small/"/></a></p><p>Beach clogs. The sandals are designed with rounded toe, and have a blond wood sole through which are threaded straps/ties of tan and brown woven in a vine/leaf pattern. Moderate heel.</p>Leather mules2023-08-07T13:49:25-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2146305/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2146305/"><img alt="Leather mules" title="Leather mules" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2146305/small/"/></a></p><p>Mules of brown/oxblood suede. The shoes are designed with rounded, open toes. The toe-box/instep is formed of brown/oxblood suede with two diamond-shaped cut-outs across instep, with gold kidskin bands across narrow points between openings. The high French heels are covered with same suede.
Retailer's stamp inside right shoe: "Neiman-Marcus / Dallas"
Measurements:
Size 7 1/2
Length 24cm
Width 7.4cm
Height 7.5cm
Heel 7cm/2 5/8in (@axis)</p>Skirt suit2023-07-05T10:43:10-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2136289/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2136289/"><img alt="Skirt suit" title="Skirt suit" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2136289/small/"/></a></p><p>Suit of red wool twill.
A) Jacket has notched collar with very pointed collar and large round lapels, left collar point has a large bound buttonhole in it, double-breasted, closes with 2 bound buttonhole and covered buttons, 4 slanted bound pockets: left chest, right waist and both hips, front rounded at hem, back has pointed yoke, long sleeves without cuffs. Designer label: Signed by / Grace E. Curry / Chicago
B) Skirt is straight-line, kick pleat at hem, zipper at left hip.</p>Wool coat2023-05-29T10:38:11-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2114129/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2114129/"><img alt="Wool coat" title="Wool coat" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2114129/small/"/></a></p><p>Coat of light-weight bright green wool with two self-covered buttons. Collarless, but with tiny revere at neck closing. Slightly fitted at waist with slight flair at hips.
Size 10 or 12.
Sophie (label missing) Saks Fifth Avenue.</p>House dress2023-04-17T07:56:35-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2097697/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2097697/"><img alt="House dress" title="House dress" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2097697/small/"/></a></p><p>Sailor style at home dress of blue crepe with gold trim. Full length zipper center front. sash tie of same attached at side seams.</p>Cocktail dress2023-03-12T10:29:42-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2062111/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2062111/"><img alt="Cocktail dress" title="Cocktail dress" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2062111/small/"/></a></p><p>Cocktail dress of beige lace with a pleated satin midriff, beading done in sequins and seed pearls.
Label in left side beneath arm hole reads "Ursula/Beverly Hills"</p>Silk satin slip2022-10-29T06:09:29-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2015582/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2015582/"><img alt="Silk satin slip" title="Silk satin slip" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2015582/small/"/></a></p><p>Slip of pink silk satin with tiny open-work and embroidery in grape vine motif at bodice. Scalloped edging at front neckline; empire waistline with panel below bust; gathered at bust. Spaghetti straps; off-white lace trim at hem; two triangular panels at sides of hem; below knee-length.</p>Silk-like slip2022-10-29T06:09:24-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2015575/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2015575/"><img alt="Silk-like slip" title="Silk-like slip" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2015575/small/"/></a></p><p>Slip of pink shiny silk-like synthetic with off-white embroidered vines on front-bodice; V-neckline with adjustable spaghetti straps; fitted at waistline; scalloped hemline; below knee-length.</p>Petticoat2022-08-14T19:59:32-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1983059/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1983059/"><img alt="Petticoat" title="Petticoat" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1983059/small/"/></a></p><p>Petticoat of ecru colored crinoline net. Full-length. Narrow ecru linen tape waistband with hook-and eyes at back and along back center closure. Wide hem of same net. Inner layer from waist to about knees, with ruffles at sides and back forming slight bustle effect. Inner layer with hook-and-eye closures also.
No labels in garment.</p>Dress2022-06-06T13:17:13-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1939657/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1939657/"><img alt="Dress" title="Dress" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1939657/small/"/></a></p><p>Dress of black rayon crepe in an asymmetrical design with diagonal pink rayon crepe left side shoulder and sleeve. Pink diagonal line meets under left arm with hanging pink fabric accent. High V-neckline with black fabric draping at left. Mid length skirt with draped accent down left. Two black hanging ties at left side seam waist. Long, tapered sleeves. Center back zipper closure. Unlined; shoulder pads.
Designer label: Adrian / Original</p>Leather shoes2022-05-25T19:41:13-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1933923/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1933923/"><img alt="Leather shoes" title="Leather shoes" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1933923/small/"/></a></p><p>Shoes of black suede with soles of red leather. Continental heels; squared vamp.
Left shoe stamped: "Neiman-Marcus Co. / Dallas"
Right shoe stamped: "Design by / Evins"</p>Picture hat2021-07-15T21:14:22-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1825949/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1825949/"><img alt="Picture hat" title="Picture hat" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1825949/small/"/></a></p><p>Picture hat of natural straw. Wide brimmed with crown of black grosgrain ribbon and bow as trim. String from crown pulls edge of brim toward center; teardrop shaped orange glass hatpin. Lined in black net; black grosgrain ribbon headband.
Maker's label: Henry's / Originals / Dallas</p>Hat2021-06-16T11:27:25-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1813588/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1813588/"><img alt="Hat" title="Hat" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1813588/small/"/></a></p><p>Cloche-inspired hat of black felt with upturned brim of black Persian lamb wool. Brim is higher in front and tapering to back. Headband of wide, black grosgrain ribbon; unlined. Elastic band for securing hat to wearer's head.
Label on inside headband: "Blanche Richmond / Salon des Chapeaux / 711 Church St. / Evanston"</p>Beret2021-06-16T11:27:25-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1813587/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1813587/"><img alt="Beret" title="Beret" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1813587/small/"/></a></p><p>Beret of gold crochet covered in small silver disk-shaped beads. Unlined.
Retailer's label: Neiman-Marcus</p>Chou hat2021-06-16T11:27:24-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1813586/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1813586/"><img alt="Chou hat" title="Chou hat" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1813586/small/"/></a></p><p>Chou, casque-style hat of dark green wool felt studded with rhinestones. Trimmed with a green ostrich feather at crown which drapes to the left side. Oval shaped, crushed/draped high crown. Headband of green grosgrain ribbon; unlined.
Designer's label: G Howard Hodge / Seven-Eleven Fifth Avenue / New York</p>Novelty hat2021-06-16T11:27:24-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1813585/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1813585/"><img alt="Novelty hat" title="Novelty hat" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1813585/small/"/></a></p><p>Calotte style hat of light purple felt in teardrop shape. Decorated in bunches of purple and magenta felt grapes with leaves of green felt. Rose colored rolled felt tie bow at back. Hat covered in purple net with chenille balls. Black grosgrain headband; lined in purple. Elastic band for securing hat to head.
Designer's label: "Northridge Inc. / 1 W. 57th St. / New York"</p>Crochet hat2021-06-16T11:25:58-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1813532/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1813532/"><img alt="Crochet hat" title="Crochet hat" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1813532/small/"/></a></p><p>Hat of black crocheted yarn and faceted buttons. The hat is formed as an open crown crochet cap. At sides are large diamond-shaped areas which are covered with large black circular faceted buttons. Unlined.
Retailer's label inside: "Neiman-Marcus / Dallas"</p>Cocktail dress2021-05-21T18:46:18-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1803955/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1803955/"><img alt="Cocktail dress" title="Cocktail dress" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1803955/small/"/></a></p><p>A) Cocktail dress of black crepe. Black velvet sweetheart neckline with inserted tan fabric covered in black mousseline net. Calf length; elbow length sleeves. Pleated drape detail at front side hips. Center back zipper closure; unlined.
Designer label: Howard Greer / Beverly Hills
B) Self-covered belt. Rectangular buckle; backed in black leather.
Stamped: 14 Howard Greer / Style 839</p>Maternity jacket2021-05-21T06:07:50-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1803870/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1803870/"><img alt="Maternity jacket" title="Maternity jacket" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1803870/small/"/></a></p><p>Maternity coat/jacket of black velvet with hem border of black silk embroidered in scroll and foliage motif. Embroidery at top of border is cut out along the top edge. Long sleeves; notched lapel. Center front closure of self covered buttons with bound buttonholes. Lined in black cotton; shoulder pads.
Designer label: Page Boy / Dallas</p>Tulip-shaped gloves2021-05-21T06:04:38-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1803781/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1803781/"><img alt="Tulip-shaped gloves" title="Tulip-shaped gloves" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1803781/small/"/></a></p><p>Gloves of yellow sueded cotton with tulip flower like wrists. Hands have seams on outside; running stitch in same yellow; wrist is wide; opening is similar to tulip flower petals, like reaching into the flower petals from the top.
Label sewn inside right glove: "Gloves / Designed by / Lilly Dache". Stamped "6 1/2" inside right glove.</p>Boy's playsuit2021-02-11T03:34:13-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1755694/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1755694/"><img alt="Boy's playsuit" title="Boy's playsuit" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1755694/small/"/></a></p><p>Boy's one-piece playsuit of red cotton with blue, green, and white figures of boys riding scooters, wagons and tricycles. Patch pocket at right front. Elastic waistband at back. Shoulder straps button to front of bib. Bib lined in blue cotton and folds over top of bib to form tab trimmed with three white buttons.</p>Boy's coat2021-01-28T14:30:57-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1753745/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1753745/"><img alt="Boy's coat" title="Boy's coat" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1753745/small/"/></a></p><p>a) Little boy's coat of light blue wool with round collar and shell buttons. Belted across center-back; inverted pleat at lower half, center-back. Fully lined in pale green-blue synthetic.
b) Cap of light blue wool with short visor and short back flap; adjustable chin strap of self wool. Lined in self synthetic.</p>Child's dress2021-01-28T14:27:29-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1753648/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1753648/"><img alt="Child's dress" title="Child's dress" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1753648/small/"/></a></p><p>Little girl's float dress of purple cotton. Smocked yoke. Long sleeves are vented with snap closure and white cuffs. Peter Pan collar, cuffs and patch pockets of white cotton bound in matching purple. Center front placket closure of white cotton trimmed in purple embroidery with two pairs of small white buttons; closure under placket of snaps and hook & eyes. Unlined.</p>Girl's dress2021-01-28T14:27:28-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1753647/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1753647/"><img alt="Girl's dress" title="Girl's dress" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1753647/small/"/></a></p><p>Little girl's dress of off-white cotton muslin printed with dot ball and railroad track pattern. Long sleeves with ruffle at cuff. High rounded neckline trimmed with ruffle of self. Dropped waist with 4" ruffle at hem. Three rows of vertical box pleats down center front and two vertical rows down left and right sides of back. Center back button closure; buttons missing. Unlined.</p>Necktie2020-10-28T11:59:12-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1727931/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1727931/"><img alt="Necktie" title="Necktie" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1727931/small/"/></a></p><p>Necktie of off-white silk with grey diagonal embroidered stands with vertical off-white ribs in between; four in hand style; 1 1/2" at widest point. Lined in off-white silk with blue D'ore print. Labels: Dreyfuss & Son pure silk; Woven in Switzerland D'ore imported silk</p>Envelope for DuBarry Pattern #50702020-07-20T08:07:33-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1704081/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1704081/"><img alt="Envelope for DuBarry Pattern #5070" title="Envelope for DuBarry Pattern #5070" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1704081/small/"/></a></p><p>DuBarry pattern 5070 to make a dress with tucked shirtwaist-style bodice, short or long set-in sleeves, front button closure, peter pan or bow collar, and gore skirt, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.</p>Envelope for McCall's Pattern #50992020-07-20T08:07:33-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1704187/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1704187/"><img alt="Envelope for McCall's Pattern #5099" title="Envelope for McCall's Pattern #5099" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1704187/small/"/></a></p><p>McCall's pattern 5099 to make a one-piece dress with extended shoulders, surplice bodice, and gathered skirt, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.</p>Envelope for McCall Kaumagraph Transfer Pattern #7982020-07-20T08:07:33-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1703958/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1703958/"><img alt="Envelope for McCall Kaumagraph Transfer Pattern #798" title="Envelope for McCall Kaumagraph Transfer Pattern #798" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1703958/small/"/></a></p><p>Envelope for a McCall Kaumagraph Transfer pattern to make embroidery and appliqué floral designs on suggested items such as sheets and pillowcases; includes illustrations of finished pieces and information about stamping and embroidering the designs.</p>Envelope for McCall's Pattern #61532020-07-20T08:07:33-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1704044/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1704044/"><img alt="Envelope for McCall's Pattern #6153" title="Envelope for McCall's Pattern #6153" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1704044/small/"/></a></p><p>McCall's pattern 6153 to make a dress with a front button closure, variety of necklines, and gathered skirt, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.</p>Envelope for McCall's Pattern #60002020-07-20T08:07:33-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1704106/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1704106/"><img alt="Envelope for McCall's Pattern #6000" title="Envelope for McCall's Pattern #6000" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1704106/small/"/></a></p><p>McCall's pattern 6000 to make a dress with an overlapping neckline, shoulder pads, narrow skirt, and natural waistline, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.</p>Envelope for Butterick Pattern2020-07-20T08:07:33-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1704126/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1704126/"><img alt="Envelope for Butterick Pattern" title="Envelope for Butterick Pattern" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1704126/small/"/></a></p><p>Envelope for a Butterick pattern to make a shirtwaist dress with center front button closure, four-gore skirt, drawstring detail on below elbow length sleeve, and belt, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.</p>Envelope for Butterick Pattern #30512020-07-20T08:07:33-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1704146/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1704146/"><img alt="Envelope for Butterick Pattern #3051" title="Envelope for Butterick Pattern #3051" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1704146/small/"/></a></p><p>Butterick pattern 3051 to make blouses with various necklines and sleeve styles, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.</p>Envelope for McCall's Pattern #58892020-07-20T08:07:33-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1704154/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1704154/"><img alt="Envelope for McCall's Pattern #5889" title="Envelope for McCall's Pattern #5889" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1704154/small/"/></a></p><p>McCall's pattern 5889 for one-piece dress with shoulder pads, darts at shoulders, front button closure, and self belt, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.</p>Envelope for McCall Kaumagraph Transfer Pattern #9202020-07-20T08:07:33-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1704178/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1704178/"><img alt="Envelope for McCall Kaumagraph Transfer Pattern #920" title="Envelope for McCall Kaumagraph Transfer Pattern #920" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1704178/small/"/></a></p><p>Envelope for a McCall Kaumagraph Transfer pattern to embroider floral designs on suggested items such as sheets, pillowcases, infant wear, bibs, and lingerie; includes illustrations and information about stamping and embroidering the designs.</p>Envelope for Vogue Pattern #54242020-07-20T08:07:33-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1704205/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1704205/"><img alt="Envelope for Vogue Pattern #5424" title="Envelope for Vogue Pattern #5424" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1704205/small/"/></a></p><p>Envelope for a Vogue pattern to make a one-piece dress with V-shaped neckline, scalloped side front opening, slim skirt, and short or long sleeve options, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.</p>Hat2020-05-19T08:40:16-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1638481/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1638481/"><img alt="Hat" title="Hat" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1638481/small/"/></a></p><p>Renaissance inspired hat of navy blue felt with aureole and rolled halo brim gathered over wire. Unlined.</p>Panties2020-04-24T06:03:11-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1636854/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1636854/"><img alt="Panties" title="Panties" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1636854/small/"/></a></p><p>Panties (step-in slip) of off-white silk satin with insets of fine stitched, floral lace along sides of hemline; button closure at both sides.</p>Maternity ensemble2020-04-15T14:36:36-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1634151/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1634151/"><img alt="Maternity ensemble" title="Maternity ensemble" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1634151/small/"/></a></p><p>Maternity ensemble consisting of:
A) Jacket-style top of brown wool plaid with cream and light blue. Shawl collar, with squared front neckline. Center front double-breasted opening having two vertical rows of 5 domed self-covered buttons, and 2 hidden snaps at top. Long sleeves. Flaps at hips simulating pockets. Built-in shoulder pads. Unlined.
Designer's label at center back neckline: "[logo] Page Boy / Dallas"
B) Kangaroo style skirt of brown cotton(?)twill. Mid-calf-length, with slight A-line formed by darts around waistline. Thin waistband with ties at front for large rounded "scoop" opening, which has a single strap that extends up and loops around waist tie. Small slit at center-front hemline. Unlined.
No labels in skirt.</p>Banda2020-04-15T14:36:36-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1634209/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1634209/"><img alt="Banda" title="Banda" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1634209/small/"/></a></p><p>Man's Banda (Sash). Handwoven cotton on a backstrap loom, plain weave, red with jaspe (ikat) striping, loose knotting at the ends.</p>Sash2020-04-15T14:36:36-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1634289/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1634289/"><img alt="Sash" title="Sash" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1634289/small/"/></a></p><p>Wide sash of red-brown, ivory, and indigo blue cotton. Backstrap loomed cotton warp faced plain weave with warp ikat design with diamonds in the center and linear, repeating pattern on either side. Hand twisted and knotted fringe. Approx 11" wide.</p>Pants2020-04-15T14:36:36-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1634096/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1634096/"><img alt="Pants" title="Pants" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1634096/small/"/></a></p><p>Man's Pantalones (pants) of red, blue, green, orange, and white striped woven cotton. Textile created on back strap loom. All hand seamed. One selvedge and three hemmed ends.</p>Pumps2020-04-15T14:36:36-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1634222/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1634222/"><img alt="Pumps" title="Pumps" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1634222/small/"/></a></p><p>Ladies sling back pump of black patent leather. Buckle strap closure. Open toe; strapped vamp of four straps with knot on strap at throat.
Designer stamp on sole: "Hill and Dale"
Stamp on inside heel: "Continental Last"
Retailer stamp on inside arch: " A. Harris / & Co. / Dallas, Texas"
C) Original "Hill and Dale Shoes" box.</p>Chakra panel2020-04-15T14:36:36-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1634408/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1634408/"><img alt="Chakra panel" title="Chakra panel" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1634408/small/"/></a></p><p>Chakra (hanging panel for a shrine or altar in homes) with Kutch embroidery. Square panel with radial, square design balanced from center. Center panel is nine squares bordered in geometric embroidery, with each square containing nine mica mirrors attached with buttonhole stitches around edges. Center panel surrounded by border with linear pattern, then border with double helix pattern, then wider band with floral motifs with mica mirrors at center. Outside that band is another border of double helix pattern, a wider band of roundels with sun pattern and mica mirrors at center, and outside border of double helix. Back lined in undyed muslin, with many stitches showing through.</p>