Latest content added for UNT Digital Library Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts and Designhttps://digital.library.unt.edu/explore/partners/UNTCVA/browse/?sort=title&fq=untl_decade:1940-1949&fq=str_year:1941&fq=untl_collection:TXFC&fq=str_location_country:United+States2020-07-20T08:07:33-05:00UNT LibrariesThis is a custom feed for browsing UNT Digital Library Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts and DesignCalotte2012-11-05T12:51:51-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc114795/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc114795/"><img alt="Calotte" title="Calotte" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc114795/small/"/></a></p><p>Hat of beige netting. The hat is styled as a calotte (also spelled "calot"), with low, domed crown made of layers of beige net ruffles, with hemmed edges.
Designer's label inside: "Florence ... / Dallas".</p>Envelope for Butterick Pattern #17592020-07-20T08:07:33-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1704148/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1704148/"><img alt="Envelope for Butterick Pattern #1759" title="Envelope for Butterick Pattern #1759" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1704148/small/"/></a></p><p>Butterick pattern 1759 to make a coat with wide notched collar and pockets and dress with five-panel skirt, set-in sleeves, and high round neckline, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.</p>Envelope for Hollywood Pattern #6932020-07-20T08:07:33-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1704013/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1704013/"><img alt="Envelope for Hollywood Pattern #693" title="Envelope for Hollywood Pattern #693" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1704013/small/"/></a></p><p>Hollywood pattern 693 to make a one-piece dress with inverted pleated skirt, patch pockets, front button closure, and long or short sleeves, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back. Envelope includes photograph of "Jane Wyman, star of "Bad Men of Missouri," a Warner Bros. Production."</p>Envelope for Simplicity Pattern #37782020-07-20T08:07:33-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1704161/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1704161/"><img alt="Envelope for Simplicity Pattern #3778" title="Envelope for Simplicity Pattern #3778" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1704161/small/"/></a></p><p>Simplicity pattern 3778 to make a one-piece dress with square neckline, gathered set-in sleeves, side front button closure, and gently flared skirt, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.</p>Evening Gown2015-09-02T11:34:03-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc701363/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc701363/"><img alt="Evening Gown" title="Evening Gown" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc701363/small/"/></a></p><p>Evening gown of rose pink silk. Full-length, sleeveless, with sweetheart neckline and thin satin cord double-straps at each shoulder. Bodice with fan-shaped radiating seaming from center line outwards over each cup, but not meeting at center point - left side starting higher than right. Raised waist, into which skirt is gathered. From sides, towards front, and down along sides of front is "fin" of same fabric, which extends out, with slight "ruffle" effect to edge. Center back zipper closure. Part-lined in very pale peach/pink fabric (bust, upper abdomen, etc.
Retailer's label inside skirt at side seam, partly printed, partly hand-written: "Bergdorf-Goodman / Fifth Ave., New York / Mrs. R. Lloyd / Date: 10/13/41 No. 17313"</p>Evening Shoes2015-05-06T16:58:37-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc503814/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc503814/"><img alt="Evening Shoes" title="Evening Shoes" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc503814/small/"/></a></p><p>Pair of evening shoes of cream satin and gold leather trim. Designed as modified heeled sandals, the shoes have a rounded, open toe, and toe-box formed of four rounded "petals" of satin that rise up from the sides and join at top of toe-box. The "petals" are edged in gold leather, and have cut-outs between. Open sides, and straps around ankles and instep secured by small rectangular gold-colored buckles set with small rhinestones. Wide strap at back of heel. Satin covered heel is a modified boulevard heel, with rounded sides, slight waist, and curved front.
Designer's stamp, left and right shoe: "Nancy Haggerty / Shoes Inc / New York"
Handwritten in both shoes: "820X - Gold / 4 1/2 C / X6297"</p>Hat2012-11-05T12:51:51-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc114905/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc114905/"><img alt="Hat" title="Hat" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc114905/small/"/></a></p><p>Hat of blue felt with upturned brim covered in white straw. Large domed crown covered in blue net. Unlined.
Retailer's label on inside hatband: "Made to Order Hat / Bergdorf / Goodman / Fifth Ave. at 58th St."</p>D'Orsay Pumps2015-05-06T16:58:37-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc503738/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc503738/"><img alt="D'Orsay Pumps" title="D'Orsay Pumps" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc503738/small/"/></a></p><p>Evening pumps of black suede and rhinestones. Designed as D'Orsay pumps with rounded toes and cut-away sides. The toebox is of openwork with peep-toe, set with tiny multicolored rhinestones bordering the cut-outs. The sides of the heels similarly decorated. The ankle straps with small gilt metal rectangular buckles set with matching stones. Thick, modified Parisian heel covered with black suede.
Stamped in right shoe: "Frank Brothers / Footwear inc. / New York"
Stamped in left shoe: "Sophistecrat"</p>Skirt Suit2010-12-20T11:16:33-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc30048/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc30048/"><img alt="Skirt Suit" title="Skirt Suit" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc30048/small/"/></a></p><p>Two-piece suit of beige worsted wool gabardine of tropical weight. The jacket is medium-length and semi-fitted, with a roll collar having wide pointed revers. It has tuck-over wide padded shoulders and long, narrow sleeves. There are slight vertical gathers at waistline, starting at sides and running around back. The center front opening has three large plated metal buttons shaped as trumpet flowers. The jacket is lined in peach crepe. The matching skirt is mid-length, with a narrow waistband that laps over and secures with two hook-and-eye closures. Skirt has four inverted pleats beginning 41.5 cm below waistband and extending down 30 cm. to bottom of skirt, two at front, two at back. Side zipper closure, top of which is where waistband secures. Skirt is unlined, and has no labels.
There are three labels in the coat:
Designer's label at inside left: "Forstmann / 100% Virgin Wool / © F.W. Co."
Retailer's label at inside back collar: "Sanger's / Dallas"
Coat and Suit Industry National Recovery Board label inside right side at seam "135776".</p>Suit2015-02-05T21:59:29-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc499030/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc499030/"><img alt="Suit" title="Suit" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc499030/small/"/></a></p><p>Late day three-piece suit of black velvet.
a) Jacket in modified bolero style with squared bottom corners. Long sleeves with 5" wide cuffs of heavy, white, open cut lace. Lined in cream satin.
Combined designer/retailer label at center back neckline: "Neiman-Marcus Dallas / Traina-Norell"
b) Blouse of white linen. Sleeveless. Collar of 6-1/2" wide lace matching cuffs of jacket. Tie of black ribbed silk attaches to collar with hook & loops. Center front opening with 5 small, circular white pearl buttons and tailored buttonholes reinforced with a snap at the neckline and a hook & eye at the waistline. Half-inch pin tucked front.
c) Skirt of black velvet. Slight A-line with a 4" purple silk satin cummerbund waistband. Waistband is reinforced with boning and black grosgrain petersham. Center back zipper with hook & eye. Lined in black silk crepe.</p>