Latest content added for UNT Digital Library Collection: Texas Fashion Collectionhttps://digital.library.unt.edu/explore/collections/TXFC/browse/?sort=default&fq=untl_decade:1920-1929&fq=str_year:19202023-12-14T12:35:41-06:00UNT LibrariesThis is a custom feed for browsing UNT Digital Library Collection: Texas Fashion CollectionPurse2014-03-07T07:40:23-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc276979/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc276979/"><img alt="Purse" title="Purse" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc276979/small/"/></a></p><p>Clutch style purse of size 18 beads in paisley pattern in shades of pink, blue, peach, black and opal white. Wide brass lift lock closure includes 5 shapes of size 16 beads with repeating patterns. Lined in cream colored satin with two pockets. Finger loop of same on back side of purse at top.
Maker's label on inside of purse: "Made in France / Exclusively by / Florentine"</p>Handbag2010-12-20T11:16:33-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc30047/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc30047/"><img alt="Handbag" title="Handbag" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc30047/small/"/></a></p><p>Handbag. Rectangular silver art deco openwork frame set with tiny marcasites and circular cabochon black stones (onyx?). Bag is of black silk velvet. Handle of black silk velvet with two silver rings set with marcasites. Lined with dusty pink ribbed silk, and containing a small rectangular mirror.
Marked on frame: "MD" in a square; Diamond shaped mark with an M over a K; and an illegible shield-shaped punch.</p>Dress2010-12-20T11:16:33-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc30119/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc30119/"><img alt="Dress" title="Dress" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc30119/small/"/></a></p><p>Dress of navy wool gabardine in two parts. The main body of the tubular-shaped dress is full-length, sleeveless, with a round neckline. It has decorative bead-work at upper bust, on back at shoulders and down spine, in a line from right hip down to hem, and around hem. The bead-work includes lines of red and clear beads, spirals and "bursts" of clear and red beads, circular ornaments of red beads, and a roundel at front to bottom right at hem of a scene of a wine jug against a blue, clear and green background. The dress has an opening from left shoulder to waist which is secured with a line of hidden snaps, and is decorated with nine cloth and plastic circular non-functioning buttons arranged in groups of three. The dress is unlined. The dress has with it a detachable cropped camisole of white cotton with center front hook-and-eyes closure and white elastic waistband. The sleeves of the camisole are of navy wool gabardine, bell-shaped, and match the dress. They are decorated with the same style bead-work as the dress, including lines of red and clear beads running from shoulders to wrist, clear and red beaded spirals and "bursts", and roundels with designs in blue, red, and green. When worn, the camisole sleeves blend in with the dress and look like one garment.</p>Purse2014-03-07T07:40:23-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc277158/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc277158/"><img alt="Purse" title="Purse" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc277158/small/"/></a></p><p>Cosmetic case of silver in envelope shape with etching. Plunger opening. Gold interior of floral design with mirror and openings to hold makeup. Silver chain handle alternates between chain links and bars.</p>Opera Coat2015-05-06T16:58:37-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc503732/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc503732/"><img alt="Opera Coat" title="Opera Coat" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc503732/small/"/></a></p><p>Opera coat of black velour with ecru floss embroidery. Rows of embroidery are embellished with knots and outside edges of rows are knotted with 1-1/2" loops of embroidery floss. Opera coat is full length, with long sleeves and center front opening with no closure. Lined in black satin.
No labels in garment.</p>Chemise dress2023-12-14T12:35:08-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2203293/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2203293/"><img alt="Chemise dress" title="Chemise dress" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2203293/small/"/></a></p><p>Chemise dress of peach and beige mouselaine, "flapper" dress. Sleeveless. Rounded neckline. Heavily beaded in stylized scrolling floral/fan forms of rhinestones, white/moonstone bugle beads, clear seed beads, rhinestones, and metallic thread. 3 tiers of self ruffle alternating peach, beige, peach at lower skirt.</p>Chiffon gown2023-12-14T12:35:41-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2203346/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2203346/"><img alt="Chiffon gown" title="Chiffon gown" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2203346/small/"/></a></p><p>Teagown & slip.
A: Teagown of muted green chiffon with white and crystal beading. ; floating panel at back; use with tie at waist.
B: Underslip of pale green crepe de chine underslip.</p>Bandbag2020-04-24T06:03:11-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1636839/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1636839/"><img alt="Bandbag" title="Bandbag" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1636839/small/"/></a></p><p>a) Handbag of cobalt blue, black, red and multicolored beads in a scene with a man kneeling in front of a griffin with a decorative border. Rectangular, metal frame with leaf pattern and ornate openwork clasp at center-top; decorative 18" chain with links formed as blossoms; fully lined in dark pink silk crepe with two inner pockets.
Scene on bag is Assyrian.
Measurements: 8 3/4" from clasp to base; 6 1/2" wide at widest; chain extends 9 1/2" from frame to furthest point.
b) Powder puff of pale pink velour. Rectangular. 5 1/4" x 3 3/4".</p>Mesh Purse2020-05-31T20:30:58-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1638849/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1638849/"><img alt="Mesh Purse" title="Mesh Purse" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1638849/small/"/></a></p><p>Dresden style mesh purse of pink, beige, green, and brown in the printed design of a clown's face.</p>Garter Bra2020-05-31T20:30:58-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1639301/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1639301/"><img alt="Garter Bra" title="Garter Bra" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1639301/small/"/></a></p><p>Garter bra of pink organza.</p>Dress shirt2020-10-28T11:59:12-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1727901/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1727901/"><img alt="Dress shirt" title="Dress shirt" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1727901/small/"/></a></p><p>Man's English broadcloth cotton shirt with geometric brown/taupe print. Placket front with mother of pearl buttons. Long sleeves with larger buttons on cuffs and buttoned vents. Pin stripe on straight point collar requires separate printing for each collar.
Label: Made of / Kantex / Fabrics
Second label: Green Hood / Genuine / Imported English / Broadcloth / Will Not Fade</p>Cloche and Scarf Set2011-07-25T17:53:57-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc39142/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc39142/"><img alt="Cloche and Scarf Set" title="Cloche and Scarf Set" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc39142/small/"/></a></p><p>Cloche hat of embroidered pink linen. The slightly domed crown is made of pink linen with all-over tiny white embroidered polka-dots. The matching brim is turned up at front, sewn to crown, and descends at sides, turning downwards at back. At center back the brim is split, with a bow of the same fabric affixed at the split. The hat is lined with white silk.
There are no labels or tags in the hat.
The hat is accompanied by a necktie/scarf of the same fabric.
Original records indicate the set is probably French in origin.</p>Cloche2011-07-25T17:53:57-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc39099/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc39099/"><img alt="Cloche" title="Cloche" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc39099/small/"/></a></p><p>Cloche of straw, silk, chiffon, etc. The hat is styled with an irregular, deep crown which flares slightly at base to act as a residual brim. The surface of the hat is composed of bands of various materials and ornamentation, including narrow border bands of woven golden straw, bands of off-white chiffon which are sewn through to create rows of diagonal "puffs", similar bands of narrow threading, and a wide band of brown silk. The top of the crown is formed of a diamond shape of the brown silk bordered with the narrow threaded diagonal bands. Hat lined in black fabric, with embroidered logo and maker's label: "New York [Image of a lady in hat] Paris / Arle Hats / Inc."</p>Cloche2011-07-25T17:53:57-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc39139/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc39139/"><img alt="Cloche" title="Cloche" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc39139/small/"/></a></p><p>Cloche hat of tan linen. The off-the-face cloche has a high, domed crown embellished with white saddle stitching along seams. The brim is of the same material, folded up at front and descending down at sides and is turned down at back. At center back is a separation in the brim, with a small tan linen bow between the sections. The hat is unlined, with a brown grosgrain ribbon inner hatband inside the base of the crown.
Maker's label sewn to inner hatband: "Reproduction / Rose Descat / 22 Rue Royale / Paris";
Second label sewn to inner hatband: "Made in France"</p>Cloche2011-07-25T17:53:57-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc39063/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc39063/"><img alt="Cloche" title="Cloche" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc39063/small/"/></a></p><p>Cloche hat of olive green silk velvet. The domed crown is constructed in eight sections, and surrounded by a pleated band of the same materials. Around the base of the crown is a band of green and silver metallic woven fabric. At right side of hat are two wide pendant green velvet ribbons, and applied to the side above the ribbons are peach/pink and cream velvet blossoms with green cloth leaves. Flowers attach with straight pins. Hat is lined in black. No labels.</p>Cloche2011-07-25T17:53:57-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc39068/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc39068/"><img alt="Cloche" title="Cloche" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc39068/small/"/></a></p><p>Cloche hat of black silk velvet. The rigid crown has a flattened top, and sides formed of gathers of the velvet forming horizontal ridges. The brim is a soft, gathered and padded "ruffle" of the same velvet. The hat is lined in a black satin.
Sewn inside crown is retailer's label: "Neiman-Marcus Co. / Dallas New York".</p>Cloche2020-04-15T14:36:36-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1634158/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1634158/"><img alt="Cloche" title="Cloche" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1634158/small/"/></a></p><p>Cloche style hat covered in net with silver metallic thread embroidery. Swirls of midnight blue velvet at sides. Black velvet border. Lined in turquoise blue silk.</p>Cloche2011-07-25T17:53:57-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc39107/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc39107/"><img alt="Cloche" title="Cloche" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc39107/small/"/></a></p><p>Cloche hat of royal blue velvet and silver lace. The cylindrical crown is of royal blue velvet, slightly domed and slightly "crushed". The top panel of the crown is of silver lace over a dark fabric. Around the sides of the crown, nearer the top than the base, is a horizontal band of the same silver lace. The shallow brim is constructed of the royal blue velvet and overlaid with the silver lace, which extends beyond the edge of the velvet. The crown is lined in a cream/iridescent satin; most of the underside of the brim is lined with blue velvet.
Maker's label embroidered to center inner lining panel of crown: [pseudo coat of arms] "The Denver Dry Goods Co. / Paris New York / Denver", with small embroidered "FRONT" indicating the front of the hat.
Retailer's label sewn to inner side of crown: "Parisian / Abilene, Tex."</p>Cloche2011-07-25T17:53:57-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc39117/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc39117/"><img alt="Cloche" title="Cloche" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc39117/small/"/></a></p><p>Cloche style hat of beige crocheted straw. The rounded crown with tucks and folds is created of beige straw which has been crocheted. Around base of crown is band of dark brown piping. Shallow brim is turned up around sides and back, with wide edge band of brown satin with parallel rows of stitching. Front of brim has radiating ridges worked into straw. Hat is lined with dark beige satin.
Designer's label sewn into crown: "Budwig / Ltd."</p>Headpiece2011-07-25T17:53:57-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc39192/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc39192/"><img alt="Headpiece" title="Headpiece" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc39192/small/"/></a></p><p>Headpiece of moderately muted red orange velour. The covered wire bandeau is designed to be worn over head, encircling ears, and has about thirty velour loops accented with eight randomly tied dangling pendants. Each pendant consists of three silver-colored globular beads and three silver oval beads and one larger white opaque globular glass bead at the end of each pendant.
Donor stated that the piece had been worn by the Russian ballet dancer, Anna Pavlova.</p>Parure - Hat, Bracelets, Necklace, Belt2011-07-25T17:53:57-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc39138/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc39138/"><img alt="Parure - Hat, Bracelets, Necklace, Belt" title="Parure - Hat, Bracelets, Necklace, Belt" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc39138/small/"/></a></p><p>Parure made of natural, brown, and black woven/plaited straw, consisting of:
A) Hat. Styled as an oversized calotte (also spelled "calot") or small cloche. The domed crown is constructed of radiating segments of woven/plaited straw in bands of brown, natural/tan, and black. At the top of the crown is a circle of black straw. Slightly scalloped lower edge.
Designer's(?) label inside: "Marcelle Biot / 30 Rue de Valois / Paris" and 'Made in France"
Three matching bracelets:
B) Natural/tan straw bracelet, with a single band of brown straw and a single band of black straw. Black metal clasp.
C) Brown straw bracelet, with a single band of black straw and a single band of natural/tan straw. Black metal clasp.
D) Black straw bracelet, with single band of brown straw and a single band of natural/tan straw. Black metal clasp.
Each bracelet with label: "Made in France".
E) Matching necklace of bands of natural/tan straw and brown straw, with thin bands of black straw. Designed as a modified "bib" necklace, wider at center and narrowing to clasp ends. Black metal clasp.
F) Matching belt, with lengthwise bands of natural/tan straw and brown straw, with thin bands of black straw. Black straw "buttons" and loops.
"Made in France" label.</p>Afternoon Dress2015-12-21T10:25:28-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc795312/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc795312/"><img alt="Afternoon Dress" title="Afternoon Dress" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc795312/small/"/></a></p><p>Afternoon dress of dark green silk satin, crepe and chiffon. The tunic-style dress of dark green silk satin is street-length, with a drop waist. It has a slight standing collar at back which extends out in front to become long ties with a backing of dark maroon. Below the bow formed by the ties is V-shaped neckline. The full-length sleeves are dark green silk satin from shoulders to elbows and are translucent green crepe from elbows to cuffs. The main part of the gauze sections are embroidered with floral motifs in red, pink, and green/gold. The sleeves have two snaps at each cuff, which are trimmed with bands of pink crepe, maroon crepe, and dark green satin. On the front of the skirt are three wide, slightly overlapping tiers of fabric, split at center front, which start below the hips and end slightly above the hem.
The dress is unlined, and there are no tags or labels.</p>Hand-painted handkerchief2021-11-15T06:34:06-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1857346/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1857346/"><img alt="Hand-painted handkerchief" title="Hand-painted handkerchief" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1857346/small/"/></a></p><p>Ladies' handkerchief of cream-colored silk with hand-painted pink floral detail in right corner. Floral design accented with graduated sprays of dots with pink centers. Circular corner cutouts and scalloped corner at floral design. Edge of handkerchief and decoration outlined in gold glitter paint.
Measures 8.5" x 8.5"</p>Hand-painted handkerchief2021-11-15T06:34:10-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1857348/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1857348/"><img alt="Hand-painted handkerchief" title="Hand-painted handkerchief" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1857348/small/"/></a></p><p>Ladies' handkerchief of cream-colored silk with hand-painted detail in right corner of woman in a bathing suit with cape and concentric circle back design. Female figure outlined in silver glitter paint and crenelated edges of handkerchief outlined in multicolored glitter paint.
Measures 8.5" x 8.5"</p>Hand-painted handkerchief2021-11-15T06:34:31-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1857378/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1857378/"><img alt="Hand-painted handkerchief" title="Hand-painted handkerchief" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1857378/small/"/></a></p><p>Handkerchief of pale yellow silk hand-painted with red flowers in each corner with green leaf and stem. Cut out flower corners and scalloped edges. Edges and floral design bordered in gold paint.
Measures 9"x9"</p>Black petticoat2023-04-17T07:56:17-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2097675/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2097675/"><img alt="Black petticoat" title="Black petticoat" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2097675/small/"/></a></p><p>Black cotton organza long half slip petticoat.</p>Petticoat2023-04-17T07:56:09-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2097666/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2097666/"><img alt="Petticoat" title="Petticoat" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2097666/small/"/></a></p><p>Petticoat of black alpaca with a little ruffle and stitched detail at the hem. Elasticized waist.
Size medium</p>Purse2014-03-07T07:40:23-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc277055/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc277055/"><img alt="Purse" title="Purse" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc277055/small/"/></a></p><p>Handbag of glass beads of boldly colored shades of green, yellow, red, blue, pink and black in a somewhat stylized floral design. Bronze frame cast with floral forms and openwork, and set with navy blue and green cabochons. Roses on frame have remains of applied coloration. Suspension chain in rope form with spaced clusters of green and blue beads. Bag has looped and twisted fringe at bottom composed of green and black faceted beads. Pink satin lining, mostly deteriorated. Ball and socket filigree closure.</p>Envelope chemise2022-07-08T15:34:20-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1955535/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1955535/"><img alt="Envelope chemise" title="Envelope chemise" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1955535/small/"/></a></p><p>Step-in envelope chemise of white cotton batiste with lace edging and insert. Wide shoulder straps bordered in lace with center row of fagoting. Decoration of tucking, shirring, and embroidery at front neckline. Leg portion rounded at sides with button closure at crotch.</p>Filigree shoe buckles2022-08-14T19:59:14-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1983028/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1983028/"><img alt="Filigree shoe buckles" title="Filigree shoe buckles" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1983028/small/"/></a></p><p>Shoe buckles. Openwork floral filigree design.
Stamped: Made in France</p>Nightgown2022-07-08T15:34:32-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1955542/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1955542/"><img alt="Nightgown" title="Nightgown" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1955542/small/"/></a></p><p>Nightgown of off-white cotton with embroidery and tape-lace insets below wide, scoop neckline, and on short sleeves. Pin pleats down shoulder front; full-length; full A-line silhouette.</p>Day dress2022-01-12T13:57:13-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1873929/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1873929/"><img alt="Day dress" title="Day dress" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1873929/small/"/></a></p><p>Day dress of dark blue silk crepe with red silk accents. Knee length, long sleeves, loose shift silhouette, square neckline created with triangle-shaped insert at bustline, giving the impression of a center front opening lined on both sides with mother of pearl buttons. Red silk accents as faux tie at neckline, three inserts at wide cuffs of long sleeves, and as band at hemline. No labels or makers marks. Losses throughout.</p>Gloves2020-10-28T11:59:12-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1727873/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1727873/"><img alt="Gloves" title="Gloves" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1727873/small/"/></a></p><p>Pair of gloves of kid skin leather; off-white; below wrist length. Single snap fastenings at wrist. On back of each glove, running length-wise down hand are three embroidered bands of cream and black. Cuffs from wrist to end are lined with black silk heavily embroidered with a stylized motif of ovals etc. in blue, terracotta, yellow, and green chain stitching, with outlining in tiny silver beads. Remainder of glove is unlined.
Stamped inside glove are partial, illegible marks.
Metal parts of the snaps have what appear to be Chinese/Japanese characters stamped into them.
Length: 26.5cm; Width: 10.2cm</p>Gloves2020-08-27T17:13:08-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1706702/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1706702/"><img alt="Gloves" title="Gloves" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1706702/small/"/></a></p><p>Pair of gloves of light tan kid, with short flared cuff at wrist with alternating panels of salmon pink kid and light tan kid with salmon pink scrolled embroidery. Backs of hands with 3 vertical bands of chain-stitch embroidery in tan and pink/rust. Wrist with single snap clasp with mother of pearl (simulated?) cover.
Stamped inside each glove: "AY - 23967"
Measurements: 9 1/8” overall length fingertip to end of cuff. 4 1/16” at widest part of cuff.</p>Gloves2020-10-28T11:59:12-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1727923/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1727923/"><img alt="Gloves" title="Gloves" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1727923/small/"/></a></p><p>Pair of gloves of kid skin leather; off-white; just below wrist length; single snap fastenings at wrist. On back of each glove, running length-wise down hand are three embroidered bands, pink and blue chevrons in diamond formation on dark blue bands. Cuffs from wrist to end are lined with black silk heavily embroidered with floral motifs in blue, pinks, reds, whites, greens, etc. in chain-stitch. Remainder of glove is unlined.
Stamped inside glove: [Fr-En: Registered Design] / Paris" and "6" and part of other marks.
Metal parts of the snaps have what appear to be Chinese/Japanese characters stamped into them.
Length: 27cm; Width: 8cm</p>Gloves2020-08-27T17:13:08-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1706598/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1706598/"><img alt="Gloves" title="Gloves" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1706598/small/"/></a></p><p>Pair of gloves of leather; beige; shortie length (just below wrist); 4cm notch at wrist on palm; dark stitching detailing at cuff.
Handwritten inside glove: "CM53"
Length: 19cm; Width: 10.5cm</p>Shoe buckles2022-08-14T19:59:14-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1983029/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1983029/"><img alt="Shoe buckles" title="Shoe buckles" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1983029/small/"/></a></p><p>Pair of shoe buckles of tiny black and steel beads on black cloth backing. Floral inspired design of steel bead petals in black bead lattice with border of two rows of steel beads separated by a row of black beads.
No markings.</p>Reticule purse2022-02-02T12:31:47-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1898235/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1898235/"><img alt="Reticule purse" title="Reticule purse" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1898235/small/"/></a></p><p>Drawstring reticule of blue silk covered with strings of cobalt glass beads with five tiers of ultramarine bead loops. Beaded tassel at bottom consisting of sphere of ultramarine beads and tassel of cobalt blue bead loops. Opening of bag edged in purple silk and lined in blue silk. Opening with doubled blue cord through five small rings of blue painted wood(?).
Tag inside bag: Made in / Czecho Slovakia</p>Reticule purse2022-02-02T12:31:47-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1898229/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1898229/"><img alt="Reticule purse" title="Reticule purse" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1898229/small/"/></a></p><p>Drawstring reticule of dark brown glass beads on brown crochet. Trimmed with three tiers of looped, beaded fringe and looped, beaded tassel. Velvet ribbon drawstring with crocheted loops. Lined in brown cotton.
Measurements: 16 cm across top; 25.5 cm from top to bottom, excluding tassel.</p>Maille handbag2022-05-25T19:39:35-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1933646/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1933646/"><img alt="Maille handbag" title="Maille handbag" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1933646/small/"/></a></p><p>Clutch style handbag of black metal chainmail. Rectangular black enamel frame and ball twist closure. Attached chain with ring. Lining of black taffeta with one patch pocket.
No labels.
Measurements:
Width: 6 3/4"
Height: 3 1/4"
Depth: 1/2"</p>Mesh purse2022-07-08T15:34:36-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1955547/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1955547/"><img alt="Mesh purse" title="Mesh purse" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1955547/small/"/></a></p><p>Metal mesh purse with chatelaine-style clasp, of silver-toned metal with small pink floral print throughout. Art-deco inspired arched metal closure, with a small silver-toned chain. Metal mesh pouch with fringe of mesh at the bottom. No markings.</p>Evening Dress2020-05-31T20:30:58-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1638756/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1638756/"><img alt="Evening Dress" title="Evening Dress" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1638756/small/"/></a></p><p>Dress of dark chocolate brown velvet.</p>Apron2022-07-08T15:31:31-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1955352/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1955352/"><img alt="Apron" title="Apron" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1955352/small/"/></a></p><p>Apron of white cotton check, high round neckline, sleeveless, patch pocket at side hip, poncho-like construction to knee length at front and to natural waist at back, tie of self at natural waist.</p>Lounge robe2022-07-08T15:34:12-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1955524/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1955524/"><img alt="Lounge robe" title="Lounge robe" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1955524/small/"/></a></p><p>Robe or jacket of mid-calf length in creme silk with floral print in pink, yellow, red, orange, and black; Stand-up collar and cuffs in black silk; Single button closure at left shoulder.</p>Petticoat2022-07-08T15:34:13-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1955525/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1955525/"><img alt="Petticoat" title="Petticoat" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1955525/small/"/></a></p><p>Petticoat of cotton gauze with lace straps. 2 circular insets at top of bodice front. 6 button back closure. Princess line with lace
insets at seams giving a flared skirt. Flounces at hem inset with
lace.</p>Lingerie slip2022-12-05T07:59:19-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2017532/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2017532/"><img alt="Lingerie slip" title="Lingerie slip" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2017532/small/"/></a></p><p>Lingerie slip of beige silk with ecru, floral tulle lace trim at hem and top; 1/4" straps of beige chiffon; low V-back; deep-V inset of lace at center-front; knee-length. Size 12</p>Purse2022-06-20T11:40:21-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1944417/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1944417/"><img alt="Purse" title="Purse" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1944417/small/"/></a></p><p>Purse of cream velvet with design in pearls and gold beads accented with flowers designed in wheat shaped beads. Gold metal frame outlined in pearls. Snap closure accented with pull tab of four pearl pendant drop. Finger ring handle on back. Lined in cream colored silk with single slip pocket and enclosed double-sided mirror. No labels.
Measurements: 18 cm across widest part of purse; 11.5 cm in height.</p>Overblouse2022-07-08T15:32:54-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1955432/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1955432/"><img alt="Overblouse" title="Overblouse" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1955432/small/"/></a></p><p>Overblouse of white crochet lace edged with pink linen. Square neckline. Sleeveless. "Tabbard" style, open at sides. Center front and back vertical bands of pink linen with six decorative lace covered buttons on each panel. Fastens at upper left shoulder.
Note: Shoulder fastenings lacking - held together with safety pins.</p>Ostrich purse2022-05-25T19:39:36-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1933648/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1933648/"><img alt="Ostrich purse" title="Ostrich purse" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1933648/small/"/></a></p><p>a) Purse of brown ostrich leather with black leather topstitching on sides. Brass frame and flip clip closure with pull tab in intricate floral motif. Single handle has detached and is stored inside purse. Lined in brown leather with two patch pockets.
Frame stamped: Patented / Oct. 5, 1959 - May 15, 1917 / July 23, 1918
Measurements:
Width: 8"
Height: 6 1/2" without handle
Depth: 1"
b) Wallet/coin purse of brown ostrich leather with snap closure on flap.
Measurements: 3 1/2" x 2"</p>Petticoat2022-08-14T19:59:19-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1983037/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1983037/"><img alt="Petticoat" title="Petticoat" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1983037/small/"/></a></p><p>Petticoat of cotton batiste, full length, second tier at knee length, trimmed with lace, waistband of self, tucks at natural waistline.</p>