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[Boston Store - Denton - 1942]

Description: Photograph of the Boston Store in Denton taken in 1942. There are two male individuals in suits attending two female individuals with shoes. In the background, a sign displays the words "Shoe Department Florsheim Shoes."
Date: 1942
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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[Magazine: El Detective Internacional]

Description: A magazine titled "El Detective Internacional." An image of a man in uniform is printed on the magazine's cover and has handwriting across its bottom right corner. The pages of the magazine contain columns of text printed under headings of varying sizes and fonts as well as photographs of men in suits and women in dresses.
Date: March 15, 1942
Creator: Parlee, Lorena, 1945-2006
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

Straw hat

Description: Hat of natural-colored straw. The domed crown is of patterned woven straw, forming a lace effect. Hatband is a wide band of light brown grosgrain ribbon with a bow and trailing ends. The wide brim, of matching straw, curves upwards. Unlined; headband of light brown grosgrain ribbon. No labels or tags in the hat.
Date: 1942
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design
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Envelope for Vogue Pattern #9444

Description: Vogue pattern 9444 to make a short or long coat with convertible collar, double-breasted front button closure, and long set-in sleeves, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1942/1943
Creator: Vogue Pattern
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design
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[Esquire Magazine Varga Girl Illustration: V Mail for a Solider]

Description: A spread from Esquire magazine featuring an illustration of a blonde Varga Girl posing holding a pencil and letter paper paired with a two stanza verse "V Mail for a Solider" by Phil Stack. On the following side of the spread is a reproduction offset lithograph print of men's fashion illustrations by William Pachner accompanied by descriptive text.
Date: February 1942
Creator: Vargas, Alberto; Stack, Phil & Pachner, William
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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[Hurrell Photograph: Betty Grable]

Description: A page from the August edition of Esquire magazine 1942. The front features a print of a color Hurrell photograph of actress Betty Grable [1916-1973]. The backside features a printed reproduction of the Declaration of Independence framed by columns and a painting depicting the continental congress by William Pachner.
Date: August 1942
Creator: Hurrell, George & Pachner, William
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

Scarf

Description: Scarf of silk in collage of fashion plates of women's hats from different time periods (dates noted on individual plates). Kelly green background with white border. Measures 34"x35"
Date: 1942/1952
Creator: Cadwallader, Brooke
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Headband

Description: Headband of black felt. The hat is designed to fit across the top of the head, coming to a rounded point on left side, and with an enlarged circular end on the left which sits higher on the head. The headband is "peaked" along the length, adding height to wearer. Designer's label: Marcelle Rousseau / Dallas
Date: 1942/1948
Creator: Rosseau, Marcelle
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Child's Dress

Description: Child's dress of blue cotton batiste with white embroidery. Short, puffed sleeves with rolled cuff and white embroidered scalloped edges. Rounded neckline with white embroidered scalloped edges. Small pin tuck pleats at front shoulders; center front is embellished with embroidery in scroll and floral motif. Center front opening of six white buttons (one missing) and barred buttonholes.
Date: 1942
Creator: Alesta, Bertie
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Lounging pajamas

Description: Oriental influenced lounging pajamas in gold colored satin brocade. (a) Jacket is kimono styled with quilted fabric trim at long sleeve end. shoulder seam. neck and front opening and inset pockets at front. Fitted bodice with loose sleeves. Mandarin collar. Front closure with 2 frogs. (b) Pants are of same fabric with loose legs and yoke at waist. Waistband with back zipper closure.
Date: 1942/1946
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design
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[Hurrell Photograph: Janet Blair]

Description: A front and back spread from the December edition of Esquire Magazine 1942. This spread features a color reproduction of a Hurrell photograph of singer and Columbia Studios actress Janet Blair [1921-2007] followed on the reverse by a Santa Varga Girl paired with the verse "Miss Santa Claus" by Phil Stack.
Date: December 1942
Creator: Hurrell, George; Vargas, Alberto & Stack, Phil
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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[Esquire Magazine Varga Girl Illustration: Beauts and Saddles]

Description: A spread from Esquire magazine featuring an illustration of a blonde Varga Girl styled to a western theme paired with the verse "Beauts and Saddles" by Phil Stack. On the following side of the spread is a reproduction offset lithograph print of men's fashion illustrations by William Pachner accompanied by descriptive text.
Date: November 1942
Creator: Vargas, Alberto; Stack, Phil & Pachner, William
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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[Hurrell Photograph: Peggy Diggins]

Description: A front and back spread from the April edition of Esquire Magazine 1942. This spread features a color reproduction of a Hurrell photograph of 1930s actress Peggy Diggins [1921-1957] followed on the reverse by men's fashion illustrations by William Pachner accompanied by descriptive text.
Date: April 1942
Creator: Hurrell, George & Pachner, William
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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[Esquire Magazine Varga Girl Illustration: Song for a Guitar ]

Description: A spread from Esquire magazine featuring an illustration of a blonde Varga Girl poses with a guitar paired with a two stanza verse "Song for a Guitar" by Phil Stack. On the following side of the spread is a reproduction offset lithograph print of men's fashion illustrations by William Pachner featuring the color freedom blue accompanied by descriptive text.
Date: October 1942
Creator: Vargas, Alberto; Stack, Phil & Pachner, William
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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[Hurrell Photograph: Rita Hayworth]

Description: A spread from the November edition of Esquire magazine 1942. The front features a printed reproduction of a color Hurrell photograph of Columbia studios actress Rita Hayworth [1918-1987] followed by men's fashion illustrations featuring shoes and socks by William Pachner accompanied by descriptive text.
Date: November 1942
Creator: Hurrell, George & Pachner, William
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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[Hurrell Photograph: Billie Seward]

Description: A front and back spread from the February edition of Esquire Magazine 1942. This spread features a color reproduction of a Hurrell photograph of 1930s actress Billie Seward [1912-1982] followed on the reverse by men's fashion illustrations by William Pachner accompanied by descriptive text.
Date: February 1942
Creator: Hurrell, George & Pachner, William
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Esquire Magazine Varga Girl Illustration: Reveille]

Description: A spread from Esquire magazine featuring an illustration of a blonde hula dancer Varga Girl paired with the verse Reveille by Phil Stack. The next image is a spread of illustrations by Pachner with descriptive text detailing men and women's winter sports and recreation fashion. This clipping came from the February edition of Esquire Magazine 1942.
Date: February 1942
Creator: Vargas, Alberto; Stack, Phil & Pachner, [William]
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

Tots-Toggery paper doll booklet

Description: Tots-Toggery by Queen Holden paper doll booklet. This booklet has sustained ink and page damage with discoloration around the binding thread. Pages include various outfits paired with descriptive text on assembly.
Date: 1942
Creator: Holden, Queen
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

Novelty print dress

Description: A) Brown rayon crepe dress with printed motifs of corsages made of WWII War Savings Bond Stamps. Pleated front; center front opening with brown plastic buttons from neckline to hem; half-sleeves. B) Belt of self-covered fabric; white leather back.
Date: 1942
Creator: Crystal, David
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Wool jacket

Description: Woman's jacket of merlot purple wool with asymmetrical, paisley-shaped curved inset over right shoulder. Fitted; princess seams; long sleeves. Center front closure with three buttons and bound buttonholes. Two double welt pockets at hips with an asymmetrical, paisley-shaped inset over left pocket. Deep V-shaped insert at center back. Lined in garnet red crepe; shoulder pads. Designer's label: Adrian / Original
Date: 1942/1948
Creator: Adrian, 1903-1959
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Hooded raincoat

Description: A) Raincoat of iridescent brown "elkskin". Street length. Full-length sleeves w/buttons at cuffs. CF opening with 4 large brown circular buttons. Angled slit pockets at sides. Unlined, back of fabric showing a dark royal blue-ish face. Designer's label at inside right flap: "A Main Street / Original / of / Cohama / Iridescent / Elkskin / Acetate Rayon and Cotton" B) Detachable hood of same, which buttons to jacket.
Date: 1942
Creator: Mainstreet
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Evening Sandal

Description: Pair of green crepe* open-toed slingbacks with a silver elastic at the back and a small silver platform. Fabric crosses at the vamp and has 2 rhinestone studded circlets for added detail.The modified continental heal is covered in the same green fabric. Writing inside is illegible.
Date: 1942
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design
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